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Post by Planktung on Apr 21, 2015 23:06:16 GMT -5
Following the signature WWE intro, cameras cuts directly to the arena here in Topeka, Kansas as Chris Jericho was shown in the ring for a special edition of the Highlight Reel. Wasting no time, 'Y2J' introduced his guest, the WWE Champion, Bray Wyatt. The signature of The Wyatt Family hit before leading into "Broken Out in Love" as Wyatt slowly marched down to the ring, a wide grin visible on his face after blowing out his lantern. Wyatt stood across from Jericho as 'Y2J' stated that many people in the WWE Universe, as well as the locker room, have questioned the actions of Wyatt. "What I want to know is this, Bray. What do you have against Cody Rhodes to go as far as to beating him within inches of his life in front of his wife, Eden? Are you afraid that come Payback, Cody Rhodes could possibly defeat you and end your reign as WWE Champion?" Jericho asked, narrowly walking the line of danger. Prior to speaking, Wyatt stared at Jericho's hand, pointing out the tattoo of his wife's name on his ring finger. "I bet you love your family, don't you, Chris? You play the role of professional wrestler and rock star in front of the world, but behind closed doors, you're not 'breaking down the walls' in this ring or on the stage! You're reading bedtime stories to your children and kissing your wife goodnight. People like you and Cody Rhodes have made careers out of lying to the world while I, Bray Wyatt, live my life exactly how you see it! I'm not one person in front of the cameras and then a different being walking down the street! I am who I say I am! Cody Rhodes traded his cold, dark heart for the affection of a woman. He is weak! He is a coward! A liar, I say! And that is why when the clock strikes July 14th in nine days, he is going to fail and fall at my feet!" Wyatt put his head down as he let out a maniacal laugh, Jericho telling the WWE Champion that he needs to be careful with what he says. "My family has nothing to do with this, Bray. Just like Cody Rhodes' family has nothing to do with the WWE Championship." Bray cut Jericho off, saying that it's just like a family man to say something like that. "You're a veteran, Chris, but you've never been the lone soul at the top of the mountain. Think about where your career could have gone had you kept your eye on what is really important rather than the wedding band that has suffocated you," Wyatt said before Jericho finally snapped, striking the WWE Champion repeatedly! Jericho had the upper hand until The Wyatt Family's signature hit one more time, Erick Rowan and Luke Harper now standing in the ring. Jericho tried to defend himself, but the 3-on-1 odds were too much for him to overcome. After Harper delivered a Discus Clothesline to Jericho, Wyatt picked up the motionless body of 'Y2J' while holding his ring finger. "Free yourself, Chris," the WWE Champion said under his breath before delivering a Tombstone Piledriver! Still on his knees, Wyatt spread his arms out while laughing over the fallen Chris Jericho.
ALBERTO DEL RIO DEF. THE MIZ W/ DAMIEN SANDOW: A hot opening contest for Friday Night SmackDown as Alberto Del Rio, who was confirmed by Michael Cole to be participating in the United States Championship Battle Royal at Payback, took on another competitor who will be gunning for the gold, The Miz. During the match, it was clear that the WWE Universe was entertained by the antics of Damien Sandow as he mimicked every maneuver performed by The Miz. Ultimately, Del Rio was able to fight his way out of the Skull Crushing Finale and apply the Cross Armbreaker, the 'Awesome One' being forced to submit.
The WWE Universe popped as Alberto Del Rio stood to his feet after a successful performance against The Miz. Damien Sandow assisted Miz out of the ring while holding his arm just as the 'Awesome One' was. Del Rio then took a microphone, saying that the reason he was not at RAW this past Monday was because he was at Ricardo Rodriguez' side thanks to Rusev's attack. "Rusev! Lana! If you have a problem with Alberto Del Rio, you deal with him. You don't go and take it out on my friends like a coward. We're both going to be in the Battle Royal at Payback, but I'm not going to wait another nine days!
KOFI KINGSTON & ROB VAN DAM DEF. 3MB W/ HEATH SLATER: The playing field in the United States Championship Battle Royal at Payback continues to heat up as we learned this past Monday that Rob Van Dam will be entering the fray. With another participant, Kofi Kingston, by his side, the two went up against Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre, two men who are hoping to have their names thrown into the mix. After Kofi caught Heath Slater, who attempted to get involved, with Trouble in Paradise on the outside, Van Dam was able to deliver a Five Star Frog Splash to Mahal for the victory.
Rob Van Dam and Kofi Kingston celebrated their victory along with the rest of the WWE Universe, the duo picking up momentum heading into the United States Championship Battle Royal in nine nights at Payback. Can either Van Dam or Kingston outlast every other superstar and stand tall with the gold?
Backstage following the commercial break, Rob Van Dam and Kofi Kingston were shown in the backstage area after successful competing as a duo. The two wished each other luck in the Battle Royal at Payback before going their separate ways. Cameras continued to follow Kingston as he was surprisingly confronted by NXT superstar, Xavier Woods. Woods, who was sporting a suit and shades, told Kingston that with him being the most intellectually gifted man in all of WWE - "And I'll soon have the doctorate degree to back that up" - there's a plethora of words that he could use to describe Kingston's career. For now, however, he'll go with a simple one - "pathetic." "What'd you just say?!" Kingston asked as Woods backed away, saying that he and the entire world have been sick of seeing a man as talented as Kingston settle for second, third, fourth and every other place behind first. "Letting Rob Van Dam have all of the glory out there just now. And you had the nerve to wish him good luck at Payback? Guess what, Kofi? You're in the same match as him, vying for the same United States Championship! If you want to win next Sunday, take my advice and stop being such a pushover." Woods left the scene as Kingston glared at him angrily. Or was it a look of consideration on the part of Kofi Kingston?
At this time, the signature pyro of Kane was set off as he, Randy Orton and Batista, all three men representing The Committee, marched down to the ring. While they were doing so, a graphic was shown for the match that we learned of following RAW this past Monday. At Payback, Orton, Batista and Kane will take on the three members of The Uprising who have been out of action thanks to them, Dolph Ziggler and Wrestling Royalty. Kane spoke first, stating that Monday night was originally one for The Committee to remember. "With Derrick Bateman now out indefinitely, the entire Committee stepped up and did what we do better than anyone else - win. After Randy Orton and Dave Batista took care of CM Punk, Kaitlyn and I laid waste to those two English ingrates, Wade Barrett and Paige. However, a certain Chairman of the Board felt the need to rain on our parade by making a Six Man Tag Team match official for Payback." Batista was handed the microphone, saying that Dolph Ziggler, Ted DiBiase and Joe Hennig are finally ready to leave their couches and return to the ring in nine days. "For those of you who can't remember..... what am I saying? All you idiots don't remember anything. Just take a look at exactly why Dolph Ziggler and Wrestling Royalty haven't been seen in months." Footage of DiBiase and Hennig suffering shattered ankles back in April was shown, as well as the Triple Powerbomb that The Committee delivered to Ziggler off of the stage in May. Returning to the arena, Randy Orton grabbed the microphone and said that while they aren't exactly thrilled with having to compete against more Uprising members at Payback, the WWE Universe has no reason to be content either. "Wrestling Royalty have not competed since WrestleMania when they pulled off the upset of the century against Batista and myself. The last time you people saw either Ted DiBiase or Joe Hennig, they were both lying on the mat with their ankles in millions of pieces! The greatest WWE Tag Team Championship reign in history is nothing more than a stagnant memory thanks to us. As for Dolph Ziggler, I'd like to see if he is even able to walk after what The Committee did to him for having the audacity to reject an offer from Triple H. Punk, Barrett and Paige are already out of the picture. AJ Styles will do his part and eliminate Dean Ambrose once and for all, and the three of us will make sure that Dolph Ziggler and Wrestling Royalty's little return is very, very short-lived." Orton dropped the microphone as he, Batista and Kane left the ring, sending a message to the three men who will return at Payback to challenge them, Dolph Ziggler, Ted DiBiase and Joe Hennig.
Returning to the broadcast, a recap of the opening Highlight Reel segment between Chris Jericho and the WWE Champion, Bray Wyatt, was shown. It was then revealed that 'Y2J' will have his opportunity at revenge when he and Wyatt square off this Monday on RAW.
ADRIAN NEVILLE DEF. RYBACK VIA DISQUALIFICATION: Continuing to flaunt his new attitude, Ryback made his way down to the ring and not only once again declared victory in the United States Championship Battle Royal at Payback, but issued an open challenge to anyone who thinks that they're going to be the one victorious in nine days. The challenge was answered by Adrian Neville, whom 'The Big Guy' mocked due to his stature. After sliding out of a Powerbomb attempt, Neville rolled Ryback up and got the nearfall. When both men got to their feet, 'The Big Guy' delivered devastating Meathook Clothesline to the 'Man That Gravity Forgot.' He threw Neville into the corner and began stomping away on him, ignoring the official's five count.
Ryback continued his assault on the defenseless Adrian Neville until the theme music of Sheamus hit to a thunderous ovation. 'The Celtic Warrior' ran down to the ring, Ryback evading the scene. "Stupid!" Ryback yelled out towards Sheamus, who was focused on getting Neville the necessary medical attention rather than revenge against 'The Big Guy.'
Backstage in the locker room area, Kurt Angle was shown applying his right knee pad when the WWE Tag Team Champions, The Real Americans, walked into the room. "We mean no hostility, Kurt. On behalf of The Real Americans, I would just like to say that even if for one night only, it will be an honor to have an Olympic Gold Medalist be a part of this unit." Angle stared at Colter for a bit, uncertain of his sincerity. ".... Shelton, it's been a while," Angle said as he extended his hand to his former protege. "Jack, nice to meet you," he added as he greeted Swagger similarly. "Zeb, I'd be lying if I said that I'm absolutely looking forward to team with The Real Americans tonight. Now I know that your focus right now is on Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno, so I'm not concerned with how well we'll get along. It's just that..... you've spent almost a year now, Zeb, bashing the people of America because they don't fit your image of a perfect citizen. There isn't a such thing as a perfect American citizen. We all share the same nationality, but come from different backgrounds. No matter what, though, I'm always honored to represent the United States and its people, and I would hope that someday, you guys can compete with that same motive." Angle continued to prepare for tonight's main event as Colter, Swagger and Benjamin left the room, The Real Americans getting a reality check from the Olympic Gold Medalist.
At this time, a brief recap of Tyson Kidd and Natalya's confrontation from RAW this past Monday was shown. It was there that we learned Natalya will be accepting Kidd's challenge for an Intergender math at Payback. Michael Cole then read a tweet that was sent out by WWE Hall of Famer, Bret Hart. In it, 'The Hitman' announced to the WWE Universe that he will be at RAW this coming Monday and attempt to call off the match between Tyson Kidd and Natalya.
KAITLYN DEF. NAOMI: With neither Paige nor the Divas Champion, AJ Lee, present in the arena, The Committee's own Kaitlyn was given the chance to grab momentum for herself heading into the Triple Threat match in nine days at Payback. Naomi looked as if she was about to pull of a huge upset, getting Kaitlyn to her knees as she ran towards the ropes. Naomi spinrgboarded herself off the middle rope, but was caught with mid-air Spear! "What a freakin' Spear!" John Bradshaw Layfield shouted as Kaitlyn got the cover and the victory.
With the WWE Universe showering her with boos, Kaitlyn grabbed a microphone following a victorious outing against Naomi. "In nine days at Payback, AJ Lee and Paige think that they're going to put on another glorified backyard wrestling match for the Divas Championship. They've been trying and trying to instill fear in me over the past few weeks. Paige nearly slammed Brie Bella into thumbtacks, and AJ mauled Tamina with a barbed wire bat. Here's the thing, though. I don't need any of that crap to prove that I'm the best female athlete in the world today! All I need is what I just showed you people - my dominance in this ring! That alone puts me above Paige and AJ every single night and that includes Payback when I bring the Divas Championship home to The Committee!" Kaitlyn stormed out of the ring after making it clear that she intends to dominate Paige and AJ at Payback one week from Sunday and become the Divas Champion for the first time in her career.
Prior to the start of the Six Man Tag Team main event, a graphic was shown to reveal that this coming Monday on RAW, we will hear from AJ Styles, who will be live via satellite from WWE Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. After hearing what Ambrose had to say just a few nights ago, what is on the mind of Styles as we get closer to Payback?
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION SETH ROLLINS, ANTONIO CESARO & KASSIUS OHNO W/ PAUL HEYMAN DEF. KURT ANGLE & WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS THE REAL AMERICANS W/ ZEB COLTER: Perhaps a dream Six Man Tag Team match for the WWE Universe. Seth Rollins, Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno found themselves teaming up once again to take on the very-fitting trio of Kurt Angle and The Real Americans. The WWE Universe seemingly began to warm up to Jack Swagger and Shelton Benjamin, the two cementing babyface turns in this match. All hell broke loose towards the end as Swagger and Rollins, the two legal men, collided in the ring. Benjamin leaped off of the ring apron towards Ohno, but 'That Young Knockout Kid' dodged the Flying Clothesline as Cesaro caught him with an Uppercut! Ohno and Cesaro had little time to regroup as Angle ascended to the top turnbuckle, coming down with a Moonsault onto the duo! Back in the ring, Swagger got to his feet first, placing Rollins in position for the Gutwrench Powerbomb. The Intercontinental Champion, however, managed to slide out of Swagger's grasp, catching him with a Superkick to the back of his head! Swagger fell to the canvas as Rollins delivered a Curb Stomp to grab the win for his team.
The closing bell sounded as Seth Rollins was handed back the Intercontinental Championship, hurrying up the entrance ramp when he noticed Kurt Angle getting to his feet. Angle stood against the ropes as he stared a hole through Rollins, vowing to get not only the upper hand, but the Intercontinental Championship as well come Payback in nine days.
In the parking lot area, Committee members Randy Orton, Batista, Kane and Kaitlyn were shown leaving the arena when a limousine pulled up in front of them. "..... Can we help you?" Orton asked to the driver, who opened the back door as the Chairman himself, Vince McMahon, exited the vehicle! The Committee were frozen in place as Vince said that he just wanted to let the four of them know of a bit news. "The Board of Directors' investigation into The Committee is over. As soon as RAW goes live this Monday, I want you four, Derrick Bateman, Triple H and my daughter all present in the ring because it's finally time for the consequences to be paid." Vince stepped back into the limousine, driving away as Orton, Batista, Kane and Kaitlyn were all at a loss for words. Will this Monday's edition of RAW mark the end of The Committee?
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Post by Planktung on Apr 23, 2015 10:19:57 GMT -5
Finally, the WWE Universe will receive some answers. At Payback this Sunday, Roman Reigns appears for the first time since Spearing John Cena through the RAW stage when he is a guest on the always controversial Piper's Pit. What will we hear from the 'One Man Army' when he stands across the ring from the Hall of Fame 'Hot Rod'?
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Post by tg11 on Apr 23, 2015 13:35:20 GMT -5
- Starting off Smackdown with The Highlight Reel with Chris Jericho and his guest being the WWE Champion Bray Wyatt and anywhere Wyatt is or goes those 2 jackals Harper and Rowan of the Wyatt Family show up with him as this definitely can't be good for Jericho and I was proven right Jericho tries to get to the root of the problem that being Cody Rhodes and Wyatt turns it into mind games making things personal with Jericho before these 3 attack Jericho leaving him laying I just figured Cody would make the save for Jericho but he didn't which I found surprising but The Wyatts make a statement nonetheless here, I just hope Cody was watching this because that is what he is going to have to deal with in 9 nights at WWE Payback when he faces Bray Wyatt for the WWE Championship
- Del Rio beating The Miz another result that hasn't surprised me because Del Rio needs as much momentum as he can get especially if he is going to be facing off against Rusev so definitely another statement made here, love this ruthless aggressive streak of Del Rio it makes him actually look like more of a threat in the ring especially since he turned babyface not that long ago and now that he is in the WWE United States Championship Battle Royal right along with Rusev you can bet these 2 men will be in the Final Two with Rusev winning the Battle Royal to become WWE United States Champion to keep his undefeated streak alive
- Kofi Kingston and Rob Van Dam teaming up to beat 3MB is another match that I wasn't surprised about because Kofi and RVD certainly have more than enough going for them as a team so to see these 2 high flyers team up for the first time it was special but in 9 nights they are both going to be in the WWE United States Championship Battle Royal so friendship goes out the window
- Xavier Woods showing up backstage with Kofi, it is obvious Xavier is a heel but after what he tried to do here with Kofi after what he said to Kofi I can see Kofi turning heel but is Xavier also going to be in the Battle Royal?
- The Committee obviously seem ready for WWE Payback and honestly though how can you bet against Batista, Orton and the WWE Commissioner Kane? But with Ziggler and Wrestling Royalty DiBiase and Hennig there is no way these 3 lose in their returns on PPV
- Bray Wyatt the WWE Champion facing off against Y2J Chris Jericho on RAW this Monday now that is definitely a dream match a match that definitely should main event RAW and honestly this is a First Time Ever match in this diary with these 2 I could have easily have seen this match being a SummerSlam or WrestleMania worthy match at least but to give this match away on TV, I am surprised but I love it
- Adrian Neville beating Ryback by DQ I figured he would considering Neville surprisingly took it to Ryback the whole match and Ryback obviously wanted no part of Neville but just continues on with this attack on Neville until Sheamus makes the save I figured he would considering Sheamus and Ryback are engaged in a rivalry but also all 3 of these men will be in the WWE United States Championship Battle Royal any one of these men could win it
- Natalya's uncle WWE Hall of Famer Bret The Hitman Hart showing up on RAW on Monday to try to stop his niece Natalya from facing off against her soon to be ex husband Tyson Kidd I can only imagine what Nattie will have to say to Uncle Bret? But more importantly I can see Tyson blindsiding Bret attacking him just like he did Natalya's father Jim The Anvil Neidhart but I can only imagine who will make the save on Bret's behalf before things can get that far?
- Committee member Kaitlyn beating Naomi another match result that didn't surprise me considering as of late out of the 3 divas who will be in the Triple Threat Match for the WWE Divas Championship AJ Lee and Paige have been more dominant more threatening than Kaitlyn has been so you want to make Kaitlyn look strong nothing wrong with that even though Kaitlyn probably won't win at Payback either AJ retains her title or Paige wins back the WWE Divas Championship I am sure AJ and Paige will make a pact to make sure that Kaitlyn doesn't walk out with the title but then again AJ and Paige hate each other but they hate Kaitlyn a hell of a lot more
- Loved Angle backstage with the Real Americans, Angle reunited with his former Team Angle teammate/protege Shelton Benjamin and meeting Swagger because Swagger is a younger version of Kurt Angle when you think about it and Colter interacting with Angle it is obvious The Real Americans are turning babyface
- I can only imagine what AJ Styles has to say about his match at WWE Payback against Ambrose considering a lot is riding on their match a WWE contract as well as the Money in the Bank briefcase in a Ladder Match I am sure there will be a lot of high flying spots as well as Holy crapspots too
- And in the main event WWE Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman's clients Kassius Ohno and Antonio Cesaro teaming up against and beating the team of Kurt Angle and The Real Americans now that is a huge win not only for Rollins but for Ohno and Cesaro too because not only because of their matches at WWE Payback but also because of the momentum too
- Vince the Chairman to end Smackdown as Vince is face to face with Batista, Orton, Kane and Kaitlyn as he wants them as well as his daughter Stephanie and the COO Triple H all in attendance this Monday on RAW I can only imagine what Vince has in store for The Committee?
- Perhaps a Winner Takes All Match at Survivor Series a Traditional Survivor Series 5 on 5 Elimination Tag Team Match with Team Committee vs Team Uprising and the stipulation being that if Team Uprising loses and The Committee win they are all fired and if Team Committee loses and Team Uprising wins then Triple H and Stephanie lose their power The Committee is gone for good or you could do this match at SummerSlam either way it is bound to happen
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Post by tg11 on Apr 23, 2015 13:37:41 GMT -5
Roman Reigns on Piper's Pit with Hot Rod with the WWE Hall of Famer Rowdy Roddy Piper, I can't wait and considering it was Reigns who put Cena on the shelf Lord knows what he'll do to Piper
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Apr 24, 2015 7:29:35 GMT -5
THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE. Wait, that's not the Smackdown theme. You had Bray Wyatt say professional wrestler. That's like, a bad word. Again, you absolutely nail Bray and the whole segment was expertly executed. The good thing about an upcoming Battle Royal is that it gives you a lot of potential singles matches heading into it. Alberto Del Rio coming after Rusev tonight is interesting. I wonder where you got the idea for a Kofi Kingston/Rob Van Dam team. I've never seen anyone do that. Ever. Ooh, heel genius Xavier Woods is something I could get behind. Solid Committee promo. It's fun to type that word because of all of the double letters. As expected, Chris Jericho vs. Bray Wyatt is coming. Ryback stomping out Adrian Neville fit his new attitude. I think that a potential partnership, even if it isn't permanent, between Sheamus and Neville could work. Nice backstage promo and I love the mention of Kurt Angle and Shelton Benjamin's past. I can see Angle's reality check turning things around for a new, face version of the Real Americans. Bret Hart at Raw? I'm down. Kaitlyn tends to be a bit of a forgotten part of this program even though you've done a great job with her. I really like this win and especially the promo afterwards. Great main event and Seth Rollins pinning Jack Swagger was probably the best way to go. Ooh, Raw is shaping up to be good. I really wonder what's next for the Committee. The usual good stuff from you.
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Post by Jord on Apr 29, 2015 22:09:30 GMT -5
Forgive me for kind of falling away from this so my reply may be a bit off given that I've missed a few weeks worth of shows. Interesting call to open the show with the Highlight Reel but I like it. Nobody captures Wyatt's character quite like you. You nail it every single time. Stellar segment and I loved the entire family laying out Jericho. I'm glad to see you going down the route of Mizdow. A Rusev/Del Rio feud actually sounds pretty cool. I liked the pair attacking Ricardo on Raw so a win for Alberto over The Miz here was fine. 3MB! </3 I hope to God you're not gonna bring The New Day together. Xavier insulting Kofi to try and get in his head was interesting. I feel like Woods is vastly underrated. Fine in-ring segment with The Committee. I can't see Dolph, Hennig and DiBiase losing come Payback given that it will be Wrestling Royalty's big return. Adrian Neville losing to Ryback via DQ works as Neville still looks strong-ish for hanging in there in the first place. I liked the finish because it was in keeping wit Ryback's new attitude that you mentioned. The Real Americans and Kurt! I wonder if Swagger and Benjamin will end up branching away from Zeb. I'd be happy to see Kaitlyn winning the Diva's Championship come Payback. It'll be more refreshing than AJ or Paige. Absolutely stellar main event. Rollins getting the win over Swagger was the right call. The closing segment was fantastic. It was the right way to close the show and I'm really intrigued to see what Vince has in store for The Committee! Looking at the Payback card, it's shaping up great. I'm even intrested in the Kidd/Natalya match haha. Oh, and Piper's Pit is a cool addition! I'm glad that you're doing it at Payback as opposed to an episode of Raw.
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Post by Planktung on May 5, 2015 14:30:32 GMT -5
After the signature WWE intro, cameras cut directly to the arena as we saw the entire Committee already in the ring. Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Randy Orton, Batista, Kane, Kaitlyn and Derrick Bateman, who was in an arm sling after undergoing successful surgery to repair a dislocated shoulder. The audience showered them all with boos until the entrance music of Vince McMahon hit to an enormous response. Out came the Chairman of the Board himself, who has bee leading an investigation into the actions of The Committee. The investigation is finally over, which is why Vince has decided to meet with all members of the stable here tonight. Vince took a microphone and stated that he wouldn't waste any time with getting to the outcome of his investigation. "After WrestleMania, I placed control of both RAW ad SmackDown into the hands of you, Triple H, because I believed that you had proven yourself as worthy of holding such responsibility. However, it would appear that I couldn't have made a bigger mistake," Vince stated to the dismay of Hunter, but the pleasure of the WWE Universe. "So here's the way that this will work. You each will face the proper consequences for everything that has happened to the likes of Dean Ambrose, Paige, her mother, CM Punk, the entire Uprising and even AJ Lee for that matter. Kane, you abandoned your reputation as the 'Devil's Favorite Demon' in exchange for a suit and the label 'WWE Commissioner.' Due to your actions in that role, you can say goodbye to any chance of ever being Commissioner again." Kane was irate as Orton and Batista held him back, leading to Vince handing their own punishment. "Tell me what this number means to you two gentlemen: 376. For 376 days, Wrestling Royalty held the WWE Tag Team Championships, and because you both couldn't defeat them at WrestleMania, you decided to take it upon yourselves to make sure that they were out of the picture. You went through all of that trouble for the Tag Team Titles and you lost them at King of the Ring. I'm sure that since then, you both have had plans on regaining them. However, that won't be happening because the Board of Directors are forbidding you two from ever challenging for the WWE Tag Team Championships ever again!" Orton and Batista were stunned as the crowd went wild. "You're not going to do anything?!?" yelled out Orton to Hunter, who remained silent as he knew that there was not actually anything he could do. Vince then turned his attention to Kaitlyn, saying that he and the rest of the Board discussed her fate. "I mean, you did plot with my daughter, Stephanie, to screw Paige out of the Divas Championship in England. Not only that, you assaulted Paige's mother. Do you have any idea what kind of trouble you could have put this company in because of that? Removing you from this Sunday's Triple Threat match for the Divas Championship was considered....." At that point, Kaitlyn was practically begging Vince to give her another chance. ".... Ultimately, I decided that I won't remove you myself, but someone else will have that opportunity. Tonight, you're going one-on-one with AJ Lee! And if you lose, you're out of Payback on Sunday." Another pop emerged as Kaitlyn couldn't believe the bombshell that was dropped on her! If she cannot defeat AJ tonight, she will lose her opportunity at the Divas Championship Sunday at Payback! Vince finally turned to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, staring at his daughter and son-in-law before stating that he's had to think very carefully about what their punishment should be. "Truthfully, my mind hasn't been made up yet, but I guarantee that by the end of this broadcast, the world will know of the fate for you two."
As Vince McMahon was preparing to leave the ring, he was stopped by Derrick Bateman, who took a microphone from ringside. "Seriously? You're just going to ignore me? I've lost practically everything that I have to my name, Vince. So just hand down whatever punishment you have for me already!" Vince stepped back into the ring as he confronted the injured Bateman, saying that there's no need to single him out like he did the rest of The Committee. "As far as I'm concerned, Derrick, karma punished you before I could. You're out of action with an injury. You lost your Money in the Bank briefcase. You proved to the entire world that you aren't the main event superstar that The Committee painted you out to be." Bateman would then lash out at Vince, specifically for the mention of him losing the Money in the Bank briefcase. "I understand that age is catching up to you, Vince, but you can't be that delusional! I am injured, but guess what? I had until WrestleMania to cash-in my briefcase! There's no doubt that I'll be back in this ring at 100% long before then! You threw away my chance to become the biggest superstar in WWE history!" Vince cut off the irate Bateman, saying that while it is true that the Money in the Bank briefcase is effective until WrestleMania, he preferred not to take any chances. "You say that you'll be cleared to compete by then, but I've seen the medical reports, Derrick. You could be out of action for up to one year. Hell, there's a chance that your career might be over. Then what? The Money in the Bank briefcase is rendered useless just like you right now." The audience reacted to Vince's words as Bateman's eyes widened, getting closer to Vince's face. "Useless?!? The only person who is 'useless' in this ring right now is you! I am the most talented athlete on this roster! I could make you more money than Hogan, Rock, Austin and Cena ever have combined! I'm the future of your company, Vince! Every second that I'm not in this ring, thousands upon thousands of dollars are being shredded like meaningless paper! So what are you going to do about that?!" yelled out Bateman, who Triple H carefully pulled away from Vince. "Now isn't the time, Derrick," Hunter told Bateman privately. "You want to know what I'll do about it? Here's my solution. Derrick Bateman...... YOU'RE FIRED!!!"
The reaction in the arena was deafening as Bateman dropped his microphone, not saying a single word while staring at Vince. Triple H approached his father-in-law, shocked and appalled by his decision. "You can't just fire him! What the hell is wrong with you?!?" Triple H shouted as Vince ignored him, leaving the ring. Bateman's eyes and mouth were still wide open as the WWE Universe sang him a sarcastic goodbye. Vince McMahon has just fired Derrick Bateman!
KURT ANGLE & WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS THE REAL AMERICANS W/ ZEB COLTER DEF. INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION SETH ROLLINS, ANTONIO CESARO & KASSIUS OHNO W/ PAUL HEYMAN: Not much time to cool down from the huge opening segment as a rematch from last Friday's edition of SmackDown took place to open the action portion of tonight's show. With the Intercontinental and WWE Tag Team Championships on the line this Sunday, both trios were desperate to pick up the momentum. After Seth Rollins delivered a Suicide Dive onto the Real Americans. Antonio Cesaro made a quick tag to Kassius Ohno. Ohno attempted to deliver a Roaring Elbow, but Kurt Angle dodged it and rushed towards Cesaro, knocking him off of the ring apron. Ohno charged towards Angle, but the Olympic Gold Medalist moved out of the way as 'That Young Knockout Kid' crashed sternum-first into the top turnbuckle. Angle capitalized and planted Ohno with an Angle Slam to get the victory for his team.
Kurt Angle rose to his feet as the announcement was made that he and The Real Americans were victorious in this SmackDown rematch. Shelton Benjamin, Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter jointed Angle in the ring, the four patriots celebrating their win. The Intercontinental Champion and 2013 King of the Ring, Seth Rollins, headed up the entrance ramp, he and Angle locking eyes as the stage is set for their championship battle this Sunday at Payback.
Following the commercial break, Derrick Bateman was shown being escorted out of the arena, being allowed to time to pack his belongings after being publicly fired by Vince McMahon. On his way out, he was approached by Renee Young, who asked if he had any parting words for the WWE Universe. It took more than a few seconds for Bateman to finally get the words out of his mouth, still in shock over the entire situation. "....... Old bastard took everything from me," Bateman said in reference to Vince McMahon. The former Mr. Money in the Bank walked through the exit, his career and life on a downward spiral in just a matter of days.
R-TRUTH VS. HEATH SLATER ENDS IN A NO CONTEST: One of many preview bouts tonight for the United States Championship Battle Royal that takes place this Sunday at Payback. Without 3MB at ringside, Heath Slater struggled heavily against R-Truth, who had the unanimous support of the WWE Universe. After both men took each other down with simultaneous Clotheslines, the audience reacted with surprise as the entrance music of Sir Kenneth Cameron hit. "Are you kidding me?! Sir Kenneth Cameron from NXT is here!" Michael Cole exclaimed as Kenneth marched down to the ring, William Regal following him. Kenneth, who was not expected to make his main roster debut until this Sunday, took Truth out with a Big Boot before throwing Slater shoulder-first into the ring post, the official throwing the match out of the window.
Many in the WWE Universe were getting their first glimpse at Sir Kenneth Cameron, who assaulted R-Truth before planting him with an Impaler DDT. William Regal took a microphone from ringside before joining Kenneth in the ring, telling the audience that they're witnessing history at this moment. "Ladies and gentlemen, never before has a man with such viciousness and ferocity graced the WWE. I look at Sir Kenneth Cameron and I see a man worthy of the title 'Villain.' Not only that, but he is more than ready for the United States Title that he will claim this Sunday at Payback. No longer is he just another young NXT hopeful. Sir Kenneth Cameron has arrived!" Regal threw the microphone down as he raised Kenneth's arm, the debuting superstar staking his claim for the United States Championship at Payback.
Returning to Monday Night RAW, the entrance music of Bret 'The Hitman' Hart blasted to a thunderous response from the WWE Universe. The WWE Hall of Famer quickly made his way down to the ring, returning to Monday Night RAW under rather unfortunate circumstances. "I'm not going to waste any more time than I need. There are two people backstage right now who are making huge mistakes and I'm here to put a stop to all of this. Tyson. Nattie. I'm asking the both of you to please come down here," Hart stated. Quickly thereafter, Tyson Kidd's theme song hit as the Baltimore audience responded with a resounding amount of boos. Kidd walked down to the ring, appearing to be very annoyed with Bret Hart's presence. "Tyson, I've known you since you were just a teenager. Everyone up in Calgary has treated you like family ever since the day we met you. But for some reason, you're trying to spit right back in our faces. Do the last 18 years of your life mean nothing anymore?" Kidd responded to Bret by saying that in all honesty, he wishes that he could just forget about his past allegiance with the Hart Family. "Being the last graduate of the Dungeon tainted my legacy before I could even step into this ring. Fact. I never needed you or your family because I am better than everyone in that mess. Fact! Did I love Nattie? Yes, but I have goals in this industry. Up until a few weeks ago when I humiliated her in this ring, I had not felt any bit of satisfaction with my WWE career. I want it all, Bret. I want to be WWE Champion. I want to headline WrestleMania. I want to go into the Hall of Fame and the only way I can do that is by getting rid of every shade of pink and black that there is to my image. FACT!" When Kidd put his microphone down, Bret stated that the only fact is that he's nothing more than an ungrateful punk. "You have nothing but disdain for the Harts. We all understand that, Tyson. There's no need for you and Nattie to wrestle each other at Payback. All I'm asking is that you call off the match and my family will be out of your hair forever." Tyson laughed to himself, telling Bret that it isn't that simple. "I'm not going to call off the match. That thought has never even crossed my mind because this is the moment I've been waiting for. To humiliate your entire family in front of the whole world." Tyson Kidd would then leave the ring, not giving 'The Hitman' what he wanted. The disappointed Bret turned towards the time keeper's area, trying to hand back his microphone. Suddenly, Kidd ran back into the ring and attacked Bret from behind! Kidd stomped away on the Hall of Famer before pulling him into the center of the ring. "Come on, Tyson! There's no need for this!" shouted Michael Cole on commentary as Kidd locked Bret Hart in his own submission maneuver, the Sharpshooter! Kidd had the hold cinched in until Natalya ran down to the ring, going after her ex-husband! Natalya repeatedly struck Kidd in his head and neck area before he raised his fist in the air, acting as if he was going to strike her. This caused Natalya to flinch and fall back onto the canvas, staring endlessly at Tyson. "I'm holding back tonight, but I'll do it on Sunday," Tyson Kidd said to Natalya before leaving the ring. The emotionally traumatized Natalya tended to her uncle as Kidd walked up the entrance ramp, perhaps one of the most despicable superstars in WWE today.
KAITLYN DEF. DIVAS CHAMPION AJ LEE IN A NON-TITLE MATCH: The stakes in this bout were as high as possible without the Divas Championship being on the line. If AJ Lee were to come out victorious, then Kaitlyn would be removed this Sunday's title bout at Payback, leaving it as a singles match between AJ and Uprising member, Paige. With the 'Anti-Diva' not present in the arena this evening, AJ and Kaitlyn presumably had nothing to worry about in terms of outside involvement. That was until Kaitlyn distracted the official by forging an ankle injury. AJ was then pulled out of the ring by an unknown woman whose face was covered by a ski mask. The mysterious figure threw AJ face-first into the steel ring post before rolling her back into the ring. She left through the audience, the commentators puzzled over her identity. Back in the ring, AJ slowly stirred to her feet as Kaitlyn charged into her with a Spear for the win.
Boos rained from the WWE Universe as Kaitlyn stood to her feet after being victorious in a must-win situation for her. However, it did not come without controversy as a mysterious masked woman aided her by attacking AJ Lee. A replay of the interference was shown, the commentators just as puzzled as everyone else. "Who was that woman? Was she acting on her own against AJ? Was this orchestrated by The Committee?" Numerous questions could be asked regarding the situation, but we did get an answer as to whether or not Kaitlyn will be in the Divas Championship match this Sunday at Payback. The 'Hybrid Diva' grabbed the Divas Title from ringside, placing one foot on AJ's shoulder while raising it high in the air.
Returning to Monday Night RAW, a quick recap of a sit-down interview Adrian Neville, conducted by Byron Saxton, was shown. When asked for what it felt like to transition from life in the UK to the WWE, Neville stated that while he misses his family and friends back home, he knows that this is the career path he was meant to take. "Did I have my uncertainties about making the move? Absolutely, but I can say that coming to America to compete for WWE has been the best decision of my life." Saxton then asked about his experience in NXT, which Neville said that he wouldn't trade for anything. "I learned a lot in the year that I spent in NXT. Everyone down there has something extraordinary to offer to the main roster. Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Tyler Breeze, The Alpha Wolves, Finn Balor. The list goes on and on and I can't wait until the day when they're all up here with me." Lastly, the 'Man That Gravity Forgot' was asked about competing in this Sunday's United States Championship Battle Royal at Payback. "This is the biggest opportunity of my career. Just a little over a month into my time here on the main roster and I have a chance to become United States Champion. I know that I'm not considered a favorite, but believe me. There is no way I'm leaving Payback this Sunday without the United States Title," said Neville with confidence.
ALBERTO DEL RIO DEF. FANDANGO: Irate over the fact that he is still unable to get his hands on Rusev, Alberto Del Rio took out his frustrations on another newly confirmed participant for this Sunday's United States Championship Battle Royal, Fandango. Perhaps to the surprise of the WWE, Fandango managed to provide the 'Mexican Aristocrat' with a competitive match up. After Fandango failed to connect with a diving Leg Drop, Del Rio caught him with an Enziguri, followed by the Cross Armbreaker to pick up the submission victory.
Despite the closing bell being sounded, Alberto Del Rio kept the Cross Armbreaker locked in on Fandango, refusing to let go as he was still enraged over the fact that he will not be able to get his hands on Rusev until this Sunday at Payback. Suddenly, the entrance music of the 'Super Athlete' hit as Del Rio released the hold on Fandango, turning his attention towards the stage. However, Rusev did not make his presence known. Instead, Lana marched down to the ring on her own, grabbing a microphone and confronting Del Rio. The 'Ravishing Russian' stated that while Rusev would have loved to crush Alberto here tonight, he is occupied in Russia, working with Vladimir Putin to prepare a celebration for when he brings the United States Championship over to the greatest nation in the world. "Rusev will dominate the competition this Sunday, and that includes you, Alberto. You want the 'Super Athlete' in this ring? Be careful what you wish for," said Lana before the Russian flag was dropped from the ceiling. As Lana was about to leave the ring, Del Rio grabbed her arm, which the audience responded to with loud cheers. "Let go of me!" shouted Lana as she tried to break free. "I could easily do to you what Rusev did to my best friend, Ricardo, but I'm not going to stoop to his level. Instead, I'll just throw that perro's carcass out of this ring at Payback and become the new United States Champion! What I will do, though, is this." Del Rio finally let go of Lana, but the placed both of his hands on the bottom of the Russian flag, pulling and allowing the flag to drop to the canvas. Lana looked on in horror before quickly picking the flag off of the mat, Del Rio laughing to himself before leaving. We know that Del Rio and Rusev will finally wage war as part of the Battle Royal this Sunday, but can either man claim the United States Championship?
A graphic was shown to remind the WWE Universe that on the Payback Kickoff Show this Sunday, Roman Reigns makes his return to break his silence regarding why he attacked John Cena on two separate occasions. The 'One Man Army' will do so as a guest on the most controversial talk show in WWE history, Piper's Pit!
WWE CHAMPION BRAY WYATT W/ THE WYATT FAMILY DEF. CHRIS JERICHO IN A NON-TITLE MATCH: The second hour main event of the evening was made as a result of what transpired last Friday night on SmackDown when Bray Wyatt was a guest on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel. Jericho was on the verge of victory when he delivered the Codebreaker to the WWE Champion, but Wyatt was able to roll outside and land in the arms of his Family. Jericho would then climbed onto the top rope, leaping off and onto the entire Wyatt Family! Wyatt rolled back into the ring as 'Y2J' attempted to hit a Lionsault, but the 'Eater of Worlds' moved out of harm's way. Jericho rushed towards Wyatt, but was caught and planted with Sister Abigail! Wyatt covered Jericho with the hook of both legs to get the win.
Another victory for Bray Wyatt as the WWE Champion continues to look dominant on his way to a title defense this Sunday at Payback. Wyatt stood to his feet, not reclaiming his title as he instead picked Chris Jericho back up to his feet. Wyatt placed 'Y2J' in position for the Tombstone Piledriver, but before he could deliver it, the roof nearly came off of the arena as Cody Rhodes ran down to the ring! Bray Wyatt immediately high-tailed out of the ring as the number one contender for the WWE Title ran towards the barricade. Wyatt uncharacteristically ran from Rhodes, who decided to unleash his rage on The Wyatt Family. The 'Prince of Pro Wrestling' took a steel chair, running towards Erick Rowan and Luke Harper near the entrance ramp. He struck both men in their backs with the chair before Harper fell to the floor, Rhodes continuing to unload with chair shots. "The only thing that's on Cody's mind right now is revenge for what happened last week, and if he can't have Bray Wyatt until Sunday, he'll destroy The Wyatt Family!" Jerry Lawler said before Rhodes tossed the broken chair to the side, having obliterated it. He looked underneath the ring, bringing out another chair before running up the entrance ramp and hitting Erick Rowan with repeated shots. With every strike from the chair, Rowan came closer to the edge of the stage. One final chair shot to the side caused Rowan to fall off the stage and onto the equipment below! Cody Rhodes stared down at Rowan's motionless body, the chair still in his hands as officials tried to calm him. Cody Rhodes single-handedly took down The Wyatt Family six days before he gets his hands on Bray Wyatt with the WWE Championship on the line!
THE MIZ & BIG E LANGSTON W/ DAMIEN SANDOW DEF. ROB VAN DAM & KOFI KINGSTON: Four participants in this Sunday's United States Championship Battle Royal at Payback, though one has to wonder if it will really be "every man for himself" when it comes to The Awesome Entourage. Throughout the match, the WWE Universe seemed focused on Damien Sandow, who mimicked every maneuver performed by The Miz in an entertaining manner. When Kofi Kingston and Rob Van Dam were picking up the momentum, Xavier Woods made his way out to the stage, Kingston taking his eyes off of the match and focusing on the man who had some pretty harsh words for him last Friday on SmackDown. Miz capitalized on Kingston's distraction by delivering the Skull Crushing Finale to Van Dam for the victory.
The Miz rose to his feet as he was joined by Big E Langston and Damien Sandow, the Awesome Entourage trio standing tall. Kofi Kingston assisted Rob Van Dam out of the ring, knowing that him allowing Xavier Woods to distract him was the difference maker in this bout. While the Battle Royal this Sunday is every man for himself, will that be the case for the Awesome Entourage? Can The Miz use the assistance of Big E and Sandow to once again become United States Champion?
At this time, we were joined via satellite by AJ Styles, who was speaking from WWE Headquarters in Stanford, much like Dean Ambrose last week. Michael Cole thanked Styles for his time before presenting his first question. "The one question that the WWE Universe has had since King of the Ring nearly one month ago. Why? Why would you side yourself with Triple H and The Committee?" AJ Styles stated that for years, fans have asked him when he would step into a WWE ring. "Who wouldn't want to compete in front of millions of viewers worldwide every week? The thing is that I'm not some no-named wrestler who you can sign to a contract and mold into whatever the WWE machine wants me to be. You put AJ Styles in front of WWE cameras and he's going to instantly be a main eventer. He'll make more money in his first match than anyone else does in a year! Triple H was the first man in this company to recognize what I bring to the table and was willing to do whatever it took to get my name on his roster. At the same time, Hunter wanted to see just how loyal I can be to his brand. That's why when the opportunity came for me to make sure that Dean Ambrose didn't win the King of the Ring tournament, I pulled the trigger without an ounce of hesitation. I had nothing against Ambrose. It was just business on my part. Then, right when Triple H was going to present me with the most lucrative contract offering in WWE history, that damn psychopath drove a freakin' car through my house! And how does the WWE Universe react? They celebrate! They go on social media and praise Dean Ambrose like he's some sort of hero! He's nothing but a criminal! And while the world is talking about Ambrose, nobody seems to care about me! How is my family doing? Where are we living? What if my wife and kids had been in that room that Ambrose crashed into?! Nobody is asking these kind of questions because the WWE Universe is filled with heartless, insensitive jackasses!" Styles was cut off by John Bradshaw Layfield, giving him time to cool down from his heated rant. "You've got Dean Ambrose this Sunday at Payback in a Ladder match. Not only is a WWE contract on the line, but so is the Money in the Bank briefcase. What are your thoughts on your very first WWE match having so much at stake?" asked Bradshaw. Styles stated that while everything is on the line on Sunday, he doesn't feel pressure. "Everywhere I have wrestled, I have been THE man. Championships upon championships. Countless main events. I am the best pro wrestler in the world today. Not only am I going to prove that at Payback, but I'm going to give Dean Ambrose exactly what he deserves. The beating of a lifetime that will keep him out of the WWE for exactly that long. And once I have that Money in the Bank briefcase in my possession, who knows when I'll cash-in. Maybe, just maybe, I'll make history and become WWE or World Heavyweight Champion on my very first night in the company. I think I've answered every question I need, so if you don't m....... what hell is this?!" asked Styles, who became very cautious as he stood up from his chair. The camera panned out to reveal CM Punk, Wade Barrett and Paige in the room. The three Uprising members, who were barred from the arena in Baltimore, confronted Styles as Punk said that it's been a while for the two of them. "I would've been fine with never seeing you again, Styles. I'd love nothing more than to beat you senselessly right here and right now, but you know what? I'll leave that to Dean Ambrose on Sunday." Barrett then told Styles that while they're just meeting for the first time, he shares the same feelings as Punk. "You want to come to the WWE? That's fine, but by aligning yourself with The Committee, you made enemies out of all of us. If, and that's a huge if, you beat Ambrose on Sunday, you're not leaving that arena on your own two feet because the entire Uprising will be right there, ready to beat you down." After receiving Barrett's warning, Styles turned to Paige, assuming that she would have something to say as well. "...... You know what happened to the last person named 'AJ' who crossed my path? Go ask her yourself. The scars on her body might have healed, but not the memories," Paige told Styles. "You're on the wrong side of the war, Styles. See you Sunday," Punk said before leaving with Barrett and Paige. AJ Styles heard The Uprising's message loud and clear. Win or lose this Sunday against Dean Ambrose, he's still a marked man.
SHEAMUS DEF. RYBACK: At last, the rivalry between Sheamus and Ryback came to a head as the two juggernauts battled it out in the main event of Monday Night RAW. With both superstars competing for the United States Championship this Sunday at Payback, a victory was an absolute necessity. After Ryback planted Sheamus with a sitout Spinebuster, the 'Big Guy' rose to his feet and backed against a corner, arrogantly laughing to himself. "Say goodnight, stupid!" yelled out Ryback as he waited patiently for the 'Celtic Warrior' to stir to his feet. Ryback attempted to deliver the Meathook Clothesline, but as he was in motion, Sheamus caught him by surprise with a Brogue Kick! Sheamus immediately covered Ryback, picking up the huge win.
A huge pop emerged from the WWE Universe as Sheamus slowly stirred to his feet after a hard-hitting battle against Ryback. The 'Celtic Warrior' stood tall in victory, but while he has managed to defeat Ryback, he needs to keep in mind that the 'Big Guy' will be looking for revenge this Sunday in the United States Championship Battle Royal. Can either Sheamus or Ryback claim the gold?
Returning from the commercial break, the commentary trio quickly ran down the card for this Sunday's Payback Pay-Per-View event. Thirty minutes prior on the Kickoff Show, Roman Reigns breaks his silence when he appears on Piper's Pit. A plethora of WWE superstars compete in an Over the Top Rope Battle Royal for the vacant United States Championship. The Real Americans put the WWE Tag Team Championships on the line against Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno. Kurt Angle challenges Seth Rollins for the Intercontinental Championship. AJ Lee, Paige and Kaitlyn battle it out an all-out war for the Divas Championship. Wrestling Royalty and Dolph Ziggler make their in-ring returns to take on Randy Orton, Batista and Kane of The Committee. Ex-husband and wife settle their differences in the ring with Natalya takes on Tyson Kidd. Both a WWE contract and the Money in the Bank briefcase hang in the balance in a Ladder match between Dean Ambrose and AJ Styles. And finally, the WWE Championship is up for grabs in one of the most personal rivalries in recent memory. Bray Wyatt defends the gold against Cody Rhodes. Payback is live this Sunday, only on Pay-Per-View.
The entrance music of Vince McMahon hit as the time had finally arrived for Triple H and Stephanie McMahon to face the consequences for the actions of The Committee. The Chairman of the Board wasted no time as he marched down to the ring, calling out his son-in-law and daughter. After a few seconds of silence, "King of Kings" hit as the two Committee leaders stepped out onto the stage, the expressions on their faces telling the entire story. They know what they've done. They know how many people their actions have affected both professionally and personally. Once the couple were in the ring, Vine stated that to say he's been disappointed with their method of running RAW and SmackDown would be an understatement. "I put all of my trust into the two of you, and what did you do? You fired Dean Ambrose unjustifiably. Orchestrated Randy Orton and Batista's attack on Wrestling Royalty, forcing them to vacate the titles. Put Dolph Ziggler on the shelf. Throw CM Punk and Wade Barrett out of every arena they're in. Assault Paige's mother and attempt to derail her own career. This gang-style war between The Committee and The Uprising isn't something that I'm in favor of, but I completely understand why they all needed to band together. The Committee, on the other hand, has been nothing more than a device to make sure that you two remained in charge. What you seemed to forget, however, is that you don't have the final word. I do, and even though you two are family, I know that I have to do what, as you put it, is 'best for business." The audience cheered wildly as they knew that Triple H and Stephanie McMahon were about to hear the same two words that Derrick Bateman did earlier tonight. "Triple H.... Stephanie McMahon....... YOU'RE-"
Before Vince could complete his sentence, Kane's pyro blasted from the stage as the former Commissioner's entrance music hit. For the first time in three months, Kane was not sporting a suit. The 'Demon' Kane was back in full effect, dressed in his normal ring attire. He made his way down to the ring, stepping over the top rope and confronting Vince McMahon. The Chairman and the 'Demon' stared off as Triple H and Stephanie McMahon left the ring, presumably allowing Kane to do whatever he deemed necessary to Vince. Kane took a few steps towards the Chairman, causing him to back against the ropes. Suddenly, Vince was grabbed from both ankles by Randy Orton and Batista, who pulled him out of the ring. Orton and Batista began stomping away on him, Kaitlyn and Derrick Bateman also walking out through the audience, everyone unsure how the latter managed to get back into the arena after being fired. "The Committee is attacking the Chairman of this company!" Michael Cole said on commentary. After Orton and Batista completed their assault, Vince tried to get up to his feet, only for Kaitlyn to deliver a hard kick to the ribs! Vince could be heard gasping for air as Orton and Batista brought him up to his feet, Bateman looking underneath the ring. The fired superstar brought out a lead pipe, staring endlessly at Vince. "I had it all. You took everything away from! You son of a bitch!" Bateman shouted before cracking Vince in the skull with the pipe! Kaitlyn would then begin to take apart the announce table as the commentators pleaded with the stable to stop their assault. "Triple H and Stephanie practically allowed this to happen and now they're taking advantage of Mr. McMahon, knowing that The Uprising isn't here to stop them!" Jerry Lawler said as Orton and Batista placed Vince on Kane's shoulders, the trio delivering a Triple Powerbomb through the announce table! Vince was motionless on top of the table remains as The Committee finally backed away from the scene, the medical staff quickly tending to the Chairman. Orton, Batista, Kane, Kaitlyn and Bateman all left up the entrance ramp together, knowing exactly what they had done. In their minds, however, they had nothing left to lose. Almost everything had been pried away from The Committee. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon were about to be fired. This was their last resort to save themselves, even if just for a short period of time. The final shot of the night was Vince being placed on a stretcher as Hunter and Stephanie came out to the stage to join The Committee, perhaps for the final time.
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- Huge consequences for the Committee, Kane is no longer the WWE Commissioner, Batista & Orton are no longer in contention for the WWE Tag Team Championships as they will never be allowed to challenge for them again and Bateman what more could this man lose? He gets fired publicly fired by the Chairman Vince McMahon especially after losing his Money in the Bank briefcase and then getting injured having to surrender it and then to get fired wow what a way to take charge Vince, gotta love Vince he is retaking control, so glad The Committee are finally getting what's coming to them but I wonder what kind of consequences will Vince's son-in-law Triple H the COO and Stephanie McMahon Vince's daughter will receive courtesy of The Chairman? Kaitlyn if she loses her match tonight she is out of the Payback Triple Threat Match for the WWE Divas Championship this Sunday, wow another great call from Vince
- Kurt Angle and WWE Tag Team Champions The Real Americans w/Zeb Colter all teaming up again to face the team of WWE Intercontinental Champion & King of the Ring 2013 winner Seth Rollins & Paul Heyman Guys Cesaro & Ohno in a 6-Man Tag Team Match a rematch from this past Smackdown with the face team going over this time with Angle, Swagger and Benjamin beating Rollins, Cesaro and Ohno think about how much momentum this gives Angle considering he needs as much momentum as possible considering he is facing Rollins the WWE Intercontinental Champion at Payback this Sunday with Rollins' title being on the line, but also think about how much momentum this gives the WWE Tag Team Champions Swagger & Benjamin considering they have to defend their titles against Cesaro & Ohno, Paul Heyman's clients, either way this was a good rematch to kick off RAW
- Bateman has lost everything, I wonder what he is going to do now? Or just what he is going to do about this?
- R-Truth & Heath Slater their match ending in a No Contest because of the debuting Sir Kenneth Cameron of NXT, Sir Kenneth is here along with his manager/valet/mentor William Regal as Cameron cleans house taking out both R-Truth and Heath Slater, what a way to make your debut what a way to make an impact on your first night on the main roster, and to think we all know what this man is capable of just how dangerous he can be especially if you have watched NXT he is not only as tough and as vicious as they come but now that he is here, he will be in the WWE United States Championship Battle Royal this Sunday at Payback he has got to be considered a darkhorse in that match and with Regal's guidance too just think of the possibilities
- Tyson Kidd can he sink any lower? To attack a WWE Hall of Famer like The Hitman Bret Hart, his wife Natalya well his soon to be ex wife Natalya's uncle Bret like that and lock Bret in his own move The Sharpshooter like that, not only was a sign of cowardice but just a heinous attack and Natalya trying to stop Tyson but to no avail, it seems that this match between Tyson Kidd and Natalya this Sunday at Payback has not only become personal but now it has more or less become all about a family feud turned bitter
- Neville sure seems confident about winning that Battle Royal to become WWE United States Champion, how could he not be? But then again we all know he is not considered a favorite but he can definitely be considered a darkhorse in the match
- Kaitlyn in a must-win match for her, she wins beating the WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee all be it under controversial circumstances because AJ had the match won and she would have won had it not been for that mysterious masked woman attacking AJ Lee the WWE Divas Champion and Kaitlyn taking full advantage of the situation using it to secure the victory, yes who was that masked woman who was helping Kaitlyn or who helped Kaitlyn? That masked woman I have my theories as to who it could possibly be, my predictions on who it could be? Tamina Snuka or it could be a returning Eve Torres or it could be a returning Kelly Kelly or a returning Beth Phoenix or it could be a debuting Charlotte Flair, Nature Boy Ric Flair's daughter who helped Kaitlyn here
- Del Rio beating Fandango, this wasn't even a match this was more or less domination on Del Rio's part, because it was like he was fuelled by rage and running on emotions here given that he saw Rusev in this match all he can think about is Rusev and just what he and Lana did to his pal to his buddy Ricardo Rodriguez Del Rio's former ring announcer, love this vicious side of Del Rio this aggressive side full of rage full of emotion, loving this bad ass babyface turn of Del Rio's but at the same time he refused to let go of the Cross Armbreaker on Fandango until Rusev's music started to play and then instead of Rusev we get Lana and just when the Russian flag is about to come down from off the rafters, Del Rio sees this and he grabs the Russian flag pulling it down off to the canvas, I wonder if Russians everywhere will take offense to that? I wonder if Del Rio will be fined because of what he did? But Del Rio and Rusev both will be in the WWE United States Championship Battle Royal and one of if not both of these men are favorites in the Battle Royal
- Reigns this Sunday at Payback on Piper's Pit as a guest on Piper's show, Lord knows how that is going to take place or Lord knows what's going to happen I can just see it now, Reigns spearing the hell out of Piper or attacking him somehow with someone making the save for Piper but who will it be though?
- WWE Champion Bray Wyatt beating Chris Jericho, First Time Ever Match, seeing the present go up against the future with Jericho being the present and Wyatt being the future and the future surpassing the present with Wyatt coming out on top in this match he is the WWE Champion for a reason, I mean this main event was not only so back and forth but in the end the right man went over because this match not only gives Wyatt momentum heading into this Sunday when he has to defend his WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes but this match pretty much elevates Wyatt's stock as a main eventer but just when Wyatt and his family of Harper & Rowan are about to attack Jericho, here comes Cody Rhodes making the save steel chair and all with Wyatt hightailing it out of there, I have never seen him run so fast but with Cody Rhodes laying out both Harper and Rowan with that steel chair totally destroying the chair in the process, this Sunday Cody will be able to get his hands on Wyatt because this match is not just about the WWE Championship it is also personal too
- The Miz & Big E. beating the team of RVD & Kofi, well all 4 of these men will be in the WWE United States Championship Battle Royal but to see the heel team go over here it makes sense because of Xavier Woods' presence being here in this match distracting Kofi while RVD gets beat, with Miz & Big E. taking full advantage, I wonder if Xavier if he will also be in the WWE United States Championship Battle Royal?
- I wonder if it will end up being a 20-Man Over The Top Rope Battle Royal for the WWE United States Championship? In that case then I can see other superstars in the match such as R-Truth, Heath Slater, Fandango, Sin Cara, Zack Ryder and 5 more superstars Lord knows who to make it 20 men in that ring
- AJ Styles' interview definitely says a lot, I mean he has a lot riding on his match this Sunday at WWE Payback when he has to face Ambrose in a Ladder Match where the winner not only gets a WWE contract but also the Money in the Bank briefcase will also be up for grabs in this match, so much high stakes in this match and what happens to the loser in this match? The loser I guess stays fired but then seeing AJ Styles face to face with The Uprising, seeing Styles in the same ring as CM Punk, Wade Barrett and Paige I am surprised they didn't beat the holy hell out of him right then and there
- And Sheamus beating Ryback, it seems Sheamus has now gotten his revenge on Ryback considering Ryback all he has done practically at every turn is embarrass Sheamus but Sheamus getting some retribution beating Ryback, well these men will also be in the WWE United States Championship Battle Royal and both of these men have to be considered favorites in that Battle Royal to become WWE United States Champion
- But still the closing segment of RAW with Vince about to give his son-in-law Triple H and his daughter Stephanie what they deserve but wait Kane shows up, not as Corporate Kane but as Masked Kane, as the Kane of old in his old ring gear mask and all, Devil's Favorite Demon and Vince is definitely in trouble now that's for sure, but oh wait Batista and Orton are both here now and so is Kaitlyn and now the fired Derrick Bateman shows up, I thought that he was fired but he is back now and The Committee the whole lot of them attack Vince, like will somebody stop this heinous attack from happening? He is the Chairman of this company damn it, like where is The Uprising? Why didn't they come out to make the save for Vince? Or why didn't any of those superstars in the back come out to make the save for Vince like damn it he's your boss like somebody help him damn it, Triple H & Stephanie watching this happen and not doing a damn thing about it, yes they wanted Vince out of the way and here is hoping the Board of Directors the WWE Board of Directors takes action against all of The Committee considering they just attacked The Chairman of this company and that Triple Powerbomb on Vince through the announce table, this has just made The Committee even more hated they will be targeted by superstars in the back that's for sure
- Triple H and Stephanie they do not have power anymore even though Vince was about to fire them that doesn't mean that the WWE Board of Directors can't fire them or oust them completely from power because they can and Batista, Orton, Kane, Kaitlyn and Bateman all could lose their jobs so what was this attack really hoping to accomplish? It accomplishes nothing or it doesn't really change anything because they will all still be fired anyway
- Here is hoping Vince's wife, Stephanie's mother Linda McMahon she takes control of WWE again considering what just happened to her husband Vince and here is hoping she lets her daughter Stephanie and her son-in-law Triple H have it, here is hoping Linda fires their asses or Vince's son Shane McMahon Stephanie's older brother and Triple H's brother-in-law makes his triumphant return to WWE and he makes his return to confront his sister and his brother-in-law considering what just happened to his father
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Post by The Kevstaaa on May 8, 2015 8:20:00 GMT -5
Time to finally read and reply to Raw. Fun opening segment as we see the heels getting their comeuppance. Big potential consequence for Kaitlyn. I knew about the Derrick Batemen firing, but didn't know about how he spoke to Vince. Great stuff but I hope to see him return and prove everyone wrong. Rematches from Smackdown? What is this, real life WWE? Still though, really good six man tag as all six guys are extremely talented. Poor Bateman. Great job bringing in Kenneth Cameron. Man, your roster is loaded af. Only you can have a PPV with no John Cena, Daniel Bryan, CM Punk or Wade Barrett and still have it be loaded. Perfect segment with Bret Hart. Tyson Kidd came off as a total dick and this is what drove Natalya to strike him for the first time I believe. Who the hell is in the mask? Dammit, another new person? Kaitlyn winning was for the best though since I'm loving the idea of a Triple Threat. I even kind of wanted it for WrestleMania earlier this year. Good interview with Adrian Neville. I'm glad Alberto Del Rio didn't attack Lana. He is a face after all, and we have a good amount of intergender violence going on. I see you decided to put Piper's Pit on the Kickoff Show. Bray Wyatt over Chris Jericho was fine. Cody Rhodes' rage was well displayed, though I'm not sure about Bray running. More battle royal hype works. I wonder where you got the idea for Kofi Kingston and RVD as a team. Did I make this joke before? i'm getting deja vu. AJ Styles comes off as kind of justified in what he says about Dean Ambrose. I liked the involvement of Paige, Punk and Barrett. Gets them on the show. Paige's "AJ" line was best. Sheamus/Ryback main eventing is really good, I've liked their small rivalry. Sheamus winning is for the best. Big ending to the show as the violence in this diary is always a treat. I wonder what the fallout from this will be. I know you weren't proud of this show, but I really enjoyed it.
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Post by Planktung on May 11, 2015 6:36:49 GMT -5
Kicking off NXT tonight was the NXT Champion, Tyler Breeze, who was not happy to say the least with the news that he must defend his title in a Championship Scramble match at NXT TakeOver: Revision. Breeze ranted about his four opponents, citing them all as 'uggos' and stating that he should not have to be subjected to a Championship Scramble match. 'Prince Pretty' was interrupted by the NXT General Manager, Brad Maddox, who informed him that along with Revision, he needs to possibly look ahead to another event - SummerSlam. "I mentioned a while back that NXT will be represented at SummerSlam. Tonight, I'm announcing that right now on the WWE App, the NXT Universe can cast their votes for who they want to see compete in the big stage. The five participants in the Championship Scramble match are all eligible. The two men who receive the most votes will face off at SummerSlam!" Maddox said before noting that he will be at Payback this Sunday to announce the results. THE VAUDEVILLIANS DEF. JASON JORDAN AND TYE DILLINGER: The debut of a new tag team here in NXT by the name of 'The Vaudevillians.' Together, Aiden English and Simon Gotch were able to run through Jason Jordan and Tye Dillinger to pick up a win and leave a lasting impression on the NXT tag team division. THE MASTER LOCK CHALLENGE: We were now joined by the trio of Michael Bennett, Maria Kanellis and Chris Masters, the latter making a shocking return to WWE last week as a member of the NXT roster. Bennett briefly explained that he and Masters met through mutual friends in the wrestling industry and knew that when he needed someone to help him make a statement to Enzo Amore and Colin Cassidy, 'The Masterpiece' was the only person he could count on. Masters then re-introduced the Master Lock Challenge, offering a large sum of cash to anyone who would dare to try to break free from his patented Master Lock. Rather than calling out a fan in attendance, Masters set his sights on NXT commentator, Jason Alberts. Alberts made his way down to the ring, telling Masters that he is retired from all active competition. "I'm just a commentator now, and if you don't mind, I'd like to go back to doing my job," Alberts stated before Bennett struck him in the back of his knee. Alberts fell onto the mat as Masters applied the Master Lock, forcing Alberts into unconsciousness. At this time, a video package was shown for Bayley, who will be challenging Sasha Banks at NXT TakeOver: Revision for the NXT Women's Championship. Pictures from Bayley's childhood were shown as she explained that being a professional wrestler has been the only thing that she's ever truly wanted. "I've had more people tell me that I can't live my dream than I'd like to admit. I show my fun side to the NXT Universe because I'm all about having fun! But, I have heard a lot of things about me that hurt." Bayley then said that beating Sasha Banks at Revision would be the happiest moment of her life. "And I think that's what's really important. Just being happy! Giving the world one giant hug and showing that if you believe in something so much, you can accomplish it." SIR KENNETH CAMERON W/ WILLIAM REGAL DEF. COREY GRAVES IN A NO DISQUALIFICATIONS MATCH: Sir Kenneth Cameron's final match on the NXT brand as he is set to make his WWE debut this Sunday at Payback. After a long and enduring battle, Corey Graves would bring a table into the ring, setting it up with the intention of Suplexing Kenneth through it. Instead, Kenneth would deliver a Powerbomb to Graves through the table, covering him for the win. William Regal joined his protege in the ring as the two say goodbye to NXT and venture onto the main WWE roster. Can Sir Kenneth Cameron become the United States Champion on Sunday?
Kicking off SmackDown was the arrival of the Intercontinental Champion, Seth Rollins, who was set to take part in Pick Your Poison matches here tonight with Kurt Angle on the opposite end. When Rollins was settled in the ring, Angle appeared on the titantron and revealed that when looking for an opponent for Rollins, he decided to search through the Intercontinental Champion's old stomping ground, NXT. For Rollins' opponent, Angle selected a former NXT Champion, Adam Cole. INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION SETH ROLLINS DEF. ADAM COLE IN A PICK YOUR POISON MATCH: A huge opportunity for NXT superstar, Adam Cole, as he took on the Intercontinental Champion on the final edition of SmackDown before Payback this Sunday. While Cole showed that he's ready to hang with top tier WWE talent, it was a Curb Stomp from Rollins that ultimately put the young upstart away. At this time, an edition of Miz TV was held, featuring several of the participants in this Sunday's United States Championship Battle Royal, though Chris Jericho, Alberto Del Rio and Rusev were noticeably missing. Miz briefly mentioned that while Jake Carter was out and about filling in for him as a stand in, he discovered a passion for the movie industry and chose to pursue a career as a full time actor. "Go far, Jake. You have my support and you'll always be a member of The Awesome Entourage!" Miz stated, meaning that Carter will no longer be competing at Payback. Miz berated all of his guests, claiming that it is a guarantee that he will be leaving Payback as the new United States Champion. Sheamus had something to say about that, telling Miz that the only thing he'll be leaving Payback with is a crooked nose courtesy of a Brogue Kick. Ryback, Adrian Neville and the rest of the guests would butt in, leading to a massive brawl that Sheamus come out on top after throwing The Miz over the top rope. A graphic was shown to reveal that this Sunday during the Payback Kickoff Show, Renee Young will be joined at the Kickoff Panel by Booker T, Big Show and NXT superstar, Sami Zayn. NAOMI DEF. NIKKI BELLA W/ BRIE BELLA: Two of the Total Divas castmates battled it out here, being given the opportunity to shine with women such as AJ Lee, Paige and Kaitlyn all absent. Naomi managed to get the victory after connecting with the Rear End, but following the match, she was attacked by the same masked woman from RAW who targeted AJ. She took Naomi out with a DDT onto the floor before leaving through the audience, the identity and agenda of this woman both still unknown. KURT ANGLE DEF. TYSON KIDD VIA DISQUALIFICATION: Seth Rollins' handpicked opponent for Kurt Angle turned out to be one of the most loathed superstars on the current roster, Tyson Kidd. The bout between Angle and Kidd was given an unusually massive amount of time, reaching nearly 25 minutes worth of action. After Angle successfully hit Kidd with a Moonsault, Seth Rollins would come running down to the ring, assaulting Angle and causing the disqualification finish. Rollins hit Angle with a Curb Stomp as he stood tall with the Intercontinental Championship, a possible sign of what's to come at Payback in two days. Alberto Del Rio made his way down to the ring at this time, apologizing for his actions towards the Russian flag on RAW this past Monday. "I easily could have refused to apologize after Rusev failed do to the same with what he did to Mexico's flag, but as I said on Monday, I'm not going to stoop to his level. I am deeply sorry for what happened on RAW, but I won't be sorry for what I do to Rusev this Sunday at Payback. And in the process, I will become the new United States Champion!" Del Rio exited the ring, oozing confidence as he heads into Payback on Sunday for both revenge and championship gold. ANTONIO CESARO AND KASSIUS OHNO W/ PAUL HEYMAN DEF. LOS MATADORES W/ EL TORITO: Heading into a WWE Tag Team Championship match against The Real Americans on Sunday, Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno managed to gain even more momentum by defeating Los Matadores following the Crown of Thorns onto Diego. CODY RHODES DEF. LUKE HARPER: An interesting twist was implemented into this match to make sure that order was kept. If Cody Rhodes had gotten himself disqualified, he would lose his WWE Championship against Bray Wyatt in 48 hours at Payback. Rhodes, however, managed to keep his composure, putting on a stellar match against Luke Harper of The Wyatt Family. Ultimately, it would take two Disaster Kicks and Cross Rhodes to keep Harper down, but Rhodes managed to do so successfully. Once the match was over, all of the rage inside of Rhodes overtook him once again as he grabbed a steel chair from ringside, repeatedly striking Harper with it like he did on RAW. When officials stopped him Rhodes took a microphone and stood on the announce table, stating that Bray Wyatt made his match more personal than it had any business being. This isn't just about the WWE Championship any more. When you attack a man's family, you're asking for a world of hell and that's exactly what he'll bring to Payback this Sunday.
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Post by Planktung on May 11, 2015 6:37:13 GMT -5
Following the airing of the signature WWE intro, cameras showed thousands upon thousands of WWE Universe members filing into the Wells Fargo Center as Payback is only minutes away! Renee Young welcomed everyone to the Payback Kickoff Show, featuring a very special panel of expert analysts. Booker T, Big Show and NXT superstar, Sami Zayn. "Before we get to the predictions, I've got to ask you, Sami. Here tonight, NXT General Manager Brad Maddox will reveal the results of the poll asking the WWE Universe which two NXT stars they want to see compete one-on-one at SummerSlam. How are you feeling about that?" Renee asked to the smiling Zayn. "Well, it's not exactly about what I think. It's about what they, the WWE Universe, think. Who did you guys vote for?" Zayn asked the fans behind him, all cheering and beginning an "Ole!" chant. Moving onto the discussion pertaining to Payback, a graphic was shown for the Ladder match pitting Dean Ambrose against AJ Styles. Not only is a WWE contract hanging in the balance, but also the Money in the Bank briefcase that was stripped from the now-fired Derrick Bateman upon suffering an injury. A shot of the briefcase hanging was shown before Booker said that he's had the pleasure of seeing AJ Styles compete before and he's without a doubt one of the world's greatest talents who has never been signed to a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment. "Maybe tonight is the night that all changes and we see AJ Styles added to the roster, but as far as what I want to see goes, I'm pulling for Dean Ambrose in this one!" Booker said. Big Show then stated that while he's gone to war against Ambrose before, Styles is a whole new entity for WWE. "I've seen and heard many great things regarding Styles, but let's be honest. You put a ladder in the hands of Dean Ambrose and he's going to maim somebody. Even if we were to see The Committee get involved, my money is on Ambrose." Lastly, Sami Zayn said that he's in an interesting position compared to the rest of the WWE roster. "I've never been in the ring against Dean Ambrose, but I have met AJ Styles before in between those ropes and there are very few out there better than him. Maybe the ladder stipulation benefits Ambrose, but Styles isn't afraid to use one as a weapon or even jump off of one. I don't want to say that I think AJ Styles wins this match due to his agenda with The Committee, but I have to go with my gut feeling and that's what it says." After checking in with Tom Philips in the Social Media Lounge, the Payback Kickoff Panel brought up the discussion of the very personal Intergender match between Tyson Kidd and Natalya. Footage of Kidd's attack on WWE Hall of Famer, Bret Hart, was briefly shown before Sami Zayn said that almost one year ago, he had his very first match as part of NXT at a live event and his opponent that night was Tyson Kidd. "He's perhaps the most underrated talents on the roster, but also one of the biggest egomaniacs. To actually challenge your ex-wife to a match on Pay-Per-View for the whole world to see? I think that says a lot about Tyson's character." Big Show recalled his matches against Kidd earlier in the year and believes that he has a lot of heart, no pun intended, but as Zayn alluded to, his ego gets in the way of all of that. "I believe in miracles and I really hope that we see Nattie pull one out tonight and get the win." Booker T gave his two cents, saying that being someone who knows The Hart Family personally, it pains him to have to see them go through all of this. "Let's all be real here. Tyson Kidd is going to win, but I hope that it's quick, painless and something that we never have to see again." "How do you know that Tyson Kidd is going to win? We've seen bigger upsets before in the WWE," Big Show responded. Booker and Show continued their debate, Zayn listening in while keeping himself from butting in. Renee Young would then send things over to the commentary trio of Michael Cole, Jerry 'The King' Lawler and John Bradshaw Layfield as we get set for a very special edition of Piper's Pit!
The WWE Universe went wild for the arrival of WWE Hall of Famer, 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper, as he was set to hold a special edition of his legendary and controversial talk show, Piper's Pit. After greeting the sold out audience in the Wells Fargo Center, Piper said that for weeks now, the world has been wanting to ask Roman Reigns one simple question - "Why?" "Well I'm here tonight to get the answers that everyone has been looking for, myself included. Without further ado, introducing to Piper's Pit, Roman Reigns!" A mixed response emerged as Reigns made his way out through the curtain, making his first appearance since Monday Night RAW last month when he Speared John Cena through the LED stage. The 'One Man Army' stepped into the ring, taking a seat before pushing the hair out of his face to see Piper. "Firs thing's first, Roman. I'm not a John Cena fan," stated the 'Hot Rod' to a bit of a pop. "However, none of us knew that you aren't either. So explain to the world right now why you screwed Cena out of the WWE Championship and put him on the shelf." Roman remained silent for a bit before standing up and approaching Piper. "Old man, don't test my patience. I'm answering this question because I want to. Not because you or anyone else asked me to. Look at me. I've got every tool necessary to become the biggest thing that the WWE has ever seen. The size. The strength. The look. The ability. The it factor. Take one look at Roman Reigns and it's crystal clear that I bring something extra special to the table. But with my God-given gifts came the stigma that I might be the next John Cena. Don't even try to make the comparisons. I'm not John Cena. I'm better than he's ever dreamed of being. I don't walk around here, kissing ass and making sure that the people like me. Not just that, but I've been told for the past year that once John Cena's time comes to an end, that's when I'll shine. Hell no. I'm not taking a backseat for anyone. John Cena's position as the face of the WWE has been on thin ice ever since I stepped foot into this company. I'm not waiting for my opportunity, so when I saw the opening at King of the Ring to show Cena my true colors, I pulled the trigger and Speared his ass right out of his kicks. What I did on RAW the next night was the exclamation. Roman Reigns isn't the future. He's the present and you all better believe that!" Reigns threw the microphone onto the canvas before attempting to leave, but was stopped by Roddy Piper. "Roman! I didn't say that you could leave this ring! I've still got some questions and I'm gonna get the answers to them!" he shouted. Reigns slowly turned around, walking towards Piper and snatching his microphone out of his hand. "I told you not to test me. You think that just because this is your show, you own this ring? Nah ah. You're in Roman Reigns' ring, old man. So why don't you leave instead?" Reigns commanded. Piper, however, stood his ground, removing his leather jacket as the audience went wild for him. Reigns and Piper continued to exchange words before the 'One Man Army' caught the Hall of Famer with a cheap shot! Piper fell onto the mat as Reigns backed into a corner, preparing to deliver a Spear. "I can't let this happen," Jerry Lawler said on commentary before leaving the announce table to step into the ring. Lawler attempted to plead with Reigns to stop, but ended up being the one to take the Spear instead! Reigns looked down at Piper and Lawler before leaving the ring to a resounding amount of boos.
A promo was shown for the WWE Network, launching tomorrow night following Monday Night RAW! Get access to all Pay-Per-View events, archived shows and exclusive content for just $9.99! Returning to the Payback Kickoff Show, officials were shown assisting Roddy Piper and Jerry Lawler to the backstage area after both were assaulted by Roman Reigns just moments ago. "Roman Reigns' new attitude can take him places, but sooner than later, someone is going to give him what he's got coming to him. You can't disrespect two Hall of Famers like that. Not in this industry," Big Show stated. With the attention back on the Kickoff Panel, Renee Young noted that there's only a few minutes left before Payback goes live on Pay-Per-View. "In tonight's main event, the WWE Championship will be on the line in a match that surely won't be for the faint of heart. Bray Wyatt defends against Cody Rhodes." The video package for the match was shown, "Sleepwalking" by Bring Me the Horizon playing in the background. Returning to the panel of experts, Booker T stated that Bray Wyatt has crossed the line ever since he foot stepped foot into the WWE ring, so his actions towards Cody Rhodes and his wife, Eden, aren't shocking. "They're still inexcusable, though. If I were Cody Rhodes heading into tonight, I know that my mind wouldn't be focused on the WWE Title. I'd be out there to give Bray Wyatt a beating! I'm gonna say Cody Rhodes becomes the new WWE Champion tonight," Booker said. Sami Zayn followed that up by saying that you have to factor in the possibility of Rhodes getting himself disqualified. "Do we honestly believe that Rhodes will comply with any of the referee's orders? I think that's what we'll see take place tonight. Wyatt retains, but he certainly won't look like a winner." Lastly, Big Show said that as Booker alluded to, Cody Rhodes' head may not be in the right place for this match. "That's the difference maker in all of this. Bray Wyatt is a master at manipulating someone and he'll do that to Cody tonight to keep the WWE Title." Renee thanked Booker, Show and Zayn for providing input on Payback, which is live next on Pay-Per-View!
WWE PAYBACK - JULY 14TH, 2013 - WELLS FARGO CENTER IN PHILADELPHIA, PA
"Dean Ambrose isn't the A+ player that everyone makes him out to be. He's just not what is best for business," said a voice over from Triple H to kick off the opening video package. The video then transitioned to Ambrose's journey to the Finals of the King of the Ring tournament, where a victory would earn him his contract back, as well as a title opportunity at SummerSlam. However, it was involvement from another unsigned competitor, AJ Styles, that cost the 'Lunatic Fringe' his hopes and dreams. Styles was revealed to be in cahoots with The Committee and targeted Ambrose in exchange for a WWE contract. Before he could sign the dotted line, however, Ambrose would literally crash a car into his house, attacking him before driving away with his contract. The stage would be set for a Ladder match with said contract hanging in the balance, but the recent news of Derrick Bateman's injury raised the stakes. The Money in the Bank briefcase will now also be up for grabs. The video faded to black before showing footage from Cody Rhodes and Eden's wedding, only to be interrupted by the signature of The Wyatt Family. The rivalry between Wyatt and Rhodes up to this point was highlighted, focusing primarily on the night where the WWE Championship delivered his "Tale of Two Lovers." The Wyatt Family would tie Eden to a rocking chair before Wyatt laid Rhodes out with a Tombstone Piledriver onto the stage right in front of her. Rhodes struck back on both RAW and SmackDown this past week, showing that he is out for blood tonight along with the WWE Championship. "And now, WWE presents.... Payback!" A massive fireworks display was shot off in the Wells Fargo Center as cameras hovered over the sold out audience 15,000 WWE Universe members! The commentary duo of Michael Cole and John Bradshaw Layfield welcomed everyone to Payback, briefly noting Jerry Lawler's absence due to what took place on the Payback Kickoff show. Tonight, chaos is sure to ensue when Bray Wyatt defends the WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes! A WWE contract and the Money in the Bank briefcase hang in the balance when Dean Ambrose and AJ Styles collide! All that and much more tonight here in Philadelphia for WWE Payback!
Two months ago at Extreme Rules, history was made when a Divas bout concluded a Pay-Per-View event. Tonight, another first would occur as the women of World Wrestling Entertainment kicked things off! The signature scream at the start of "Stars in the Night" hit as the audience erupted for the arrival of Paige. The 'Anti-Diva,' who sported The Uprising's logo on the back of her jacket, marched down to the ring, knowing that if The Committee can somehow remain in power, this could be her final opportunity to reclaim the Divas Championship that was stolen from her in England. Kaitlyn's entrance followed, the WWE Universe not being as kind to her. "Kaitlyn was involved in The Committee's heinous attack on Mr. McMahon last Monday on RAW. Winning the Divas Title here tonight could be the one thing that can save her career," Bradshaw stated as Kaitlyn stood across the ring from Paige. Lastly, AJ Lee made her entrance, skipping around the ring for a bit before suddenly stopping. She grabbed Kaitlyn's feet from underneath the bottom rope, pulling her out to ringside! The defending Divas Champion fired away with strikes onto Kaitlyn as the two went at it until Paige interrupted with a Suicide Dive through the second rope! AJ fell over the announce table as Paige threw Kaitlyn into the ring, the bell sounding for the match to officially begin. The 'Anti-Diva' hit Kaitlyn with numerous headbutts before attempting to apply the PTO. "Paige can end this already!" Michael Cole said. Paige had trouble locking in the hold, which gave AJ Lee the opening to slide into the ring and connect with the Shining Wizard! AJ got the cover on Paige, but it was broken up by Kaitlyn. She tried to throw AJ out of the ring, but the Divas Champion turned the tables and delivered a Dropkick to the Committee member. Kaitlyn fell to the outside as Paige rolled AJ up, only managing to get a two count out of it. AJ kicked Paige in the side of the head, slamming her face repeatedly into the canvas. She would then proceed to skip in circles around Paige, cheers and boos being heard from the crowd. AJ soon stopped to climb onto the top turnbuckle, looking for a Moonsault. Paige, however, jumped to her feet and pushed AJ off. The Divas Champion crashed onto the floor as Paige intended on connecting with a second Suicide Dive. As she was leaping through the ropes, Kaitlyn struck with her with a huge elbow! The 'Hybrid-Diva' grabbed AJ and threw her into the barricade before rolling back into the ring. Kaitlyn began to size Paige up for a Spear, but failed to connect and crashed into the ring post. Paige brought Kaitlyn back into the center of the ring, placing her in position for RamPaige. Kaitlyn, however, managed to fight out of it, pushing Paige into the ropes and delivering a Lariat on the rebound. Kaitlyn placed Paige on the top rope, looking for a big Superplex. During the set up, AJ slid back into the ring and grabbed Kaitlyn in a Powerbomb position, the three Divas taking part in a Tower of Doom spot! "These three ladies are tearing the roof off of the building and will do whatever it takes to become Divas Champion!" JBL stated as the WWE Universe showed their appreciation for this bout. AJ was the first to get to her feet, covering Kaitlyn for a two count. She scrambled to get the cover on Paige, but was met with the same result. AJ let out a massive scream, pulling on her hair before backing into the ropes. She didn't care whether it was Paige or Kaitlyn who got to their feet first. She just wanted to apply the Black Widow onto someone and get the submission win. Kaitlyn was the first up, so AJ targeted her. The 'Hybrid-Diva' managed to counter the Black Widow attempt and place AJ on her shoulders for a Gut Buster, but Paige caught her with a Superkick. Kaitlyn slid out of the ring as Paige got a hold of AJ, delivering the Paige Turner! She got the cover, but right before official could make the three count, the same masked woman from RAW last Monday ran out through the audience and pulled the referee's leg. Paige stared at the masked woman, who placed her hand on the bottom of her masked. She would then remove the disguise to reveal herself as Sofia Cortez! "Are you kidding me?! That's Sofia Cortez! The woman who we last saw a year ago in NXT having a series of matches against Paige!" Cole said, trying to put the pieces together to make sense out of her involvement. Paige immediately rushed out of the ring and ran towards Sofia, but Kaitlyn caught her with a Spear! The back of Paige's head crashed against the floor as Kaitlyn quickly tossed her back into the ring, getting the cover for the win and the title! KAITLYN IS THE NEW DIVAS CHAMPION!
The WWE Universe watched in shock as the announcement was made that Kaitlyn has captured the Divas Championship. Sofia Cortez, who was revealed to have been the woman underneath the mask from RAW, grabbed the title and handed it to Kaitlyn, raising her arm in victory. The question still remains why Sofia would make her return here tonight after being out of action for nearly a year, last being seen in NXT. "What a way for The Committee to kick things off here at Payback. Sofia Cortez, for whatever reason, played a pivotal role in the outcome, but nonetheless, Kaitlyn is your new Divas Champion!" John Bradshaw Layfield stated as Kaitlyn and Sofia walked up the entrance ramp together, the new champion raising the title high in rhe air. Backstage, Cody Rhodes was shown sitting in the locker room area as the number one contender for the WWE Championship sat in silence while staring at a wall. There's no telling what could have been going through the mind of the man who has had his family personally attacked by the WWE Champion, Bray Wyatt. Suddenly, Kurt Angle walked into the room, pulling up a chair and taking a seat next to Rhodes. "Look, Cody. We've never seen eye-to-eye on anything before and likely never will. You tried to end my career almost a year ago and I haven't been the same ever since. That being said, nobody deserves to go through the hell that Bray Wyatt has put you and your family through. So what I want to see tonight is the Cody Rhodes who gave me two Piledrivers at Survivor Series. The Cody Rhodes who was a sick, vicious son of a bitch that was willing to do anything and everything possible to win. You say that getting married vanished your 'dark side?' Well dig deep within you and find it. Take out Bray Wyatt tonight and become WWE Champion." Angle stood up from his chair and exited the room as Rhodes remained silent in a daze.
With one championship already changing hands here tonight, could Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno continue the trend against the red hot Real Americans? The bell sounded as Antonio Cesaro and Jack Swagger started things off, the two power houses locking up. Cesaro pushed Swagger into a corner, hitting him with repeated Uppercuts before making the tag to Ohno. 'That Young Knockout Kid' ran the ropes and hit Swagger with a Yakuza Kick, covering him for the two count. Ohno stomped on Swagger's shoulder, trying to hinder his strength for the remainder of the bout. Ohno tagged Cesaro back in, who ran the ropes and hit a foot stomp onto Swagger's lower back. Swagger was able to kick out again, causing Cesaro to attempt a Superplex. Swagger, however, retaliated with several headbutts, knocking the 'Swiss Superman' off of the ropes. Swagger leaped through the air and hit Cesaro with a shoulder tackle, further hurting himself in the process. Swagger, however, finally had the opening to make the tag to Shelton Benjamin. 'The Gold Standard of America' hit Cesaro with a springboard Crossbody, covering him for the two count. Benjamin attempted to deliver a Superkick, but Cesaro dodged it. He would then launch Benjamin into the air for the Swiss Death Uppercut, but one half of the Real Americans was able to counter it into a DDT. After Cesaro kicked out of the pin attempt, Benjamin brought Cesaro closer to the corner. He was looking to connect with a Tornado DDT, but Cesaro used his strength to keep Benjamin afloat, this time successfully hitting the Uppercut! Cesaro made the tag to Ohno, who began preparing to deliver the Roaring Elbow. During the attempt, Benjamin was able to catch him with the Superkick! Benjamin would rush over to make the tag to Jack Swagger. The two-time All American hit Ohno with numerous Clotheslines before hitting a Splash out of the corner. Cesaro broke up the pin attempt, causing Benjamin to jump back into the ring and go after him. Cesaro brought Swagger into the center of the ring, intending on completing a Cesaro Swing. Before he could begin the rotations, Benjamin connected with a Superkick! Cesaro rolled out of the ring as Benjamin ran the ropes and launched himself over the top rope. Cesaro, however, was able to move out of harm's way as Benjamin crashed hard onto the floor! Back in the ring, Swagger was looking to plant Ohno with the Gutwrench Powerbomb, but Cesaro charged at him and delivered an Uppercut to the back of his head. Swagger was out cold, allowing the Paul Heyman duo to deliver their finishing maneuver, the Crown of Thorns! Ohno covered Swagger, securing the championships for Cesaro and himself! ANTONIO CESARO AND KASSIUS OHNO ARE THE NEW WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!
"We have new champions!" Michael Cole stated as Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno rose to their feet, Paul Heyman rushing over to ringside to retrieve the WWE Tag Team Titles. He handed them over to his two clients, who celebrated with the championships after managing to cut the reign of The Real Americans short. "Congratulations to Kassius Ohno on his first main roster championship win, but the thought of Antonio Cesaro walking around here with a title makes me sick!" John Bradshaw Layfield stated, still not over what occurred months ago with his God's Gifts stable. Tonight, Cesaro and Ohno managed to silence their critics who believed they were on the verge of a split and are the new WWE Tag Team Champions! A promo was shown for Total Divas, the new series on the E! Network beginning two weeks from tonight!
The second of three Committee/Uprising match ups here tonight. Kane, Randy Orton and Batista all headed down to the ring to a chorus of boos, the three Committee members uncertain about their future in the company after what they did to Vince McMahon last Monday on RAW. They stood in the ring as their entrance music stopped, waiting for the arrival of the three Uprising members who had not been seen in months. The entrance music of Dolph Ziggler hit to a thunderous response. The 'Show Off' walked out to the stage, showing his face for the first time since Orton, Batista and Kane delivered a Triple Powerbomb to him off of the stage. Ziggler stared endlessly at his adversaries before being joined by Wrestling Royalty. Joe Hennig and Ted DiBiase stepped into the arena, ready to get revenge against the two men whose bitterness resulted in the end of their WWE Tag Team Championship reign at 377 days. Ziggler, Hennig and DiBiase all ran into the ring, not wasting any time to begin this battle! Ziggler hit Kane with a Clothesline over the top rope as Orton and Batista were sent out by Wrestling Royalty. "They're back and they showed up for a fight!" John Bradshaw Layfield said as the sold out audience went wild for the Uprising trio. Kane, Orton and Batista regrouped as the latter was chosen to start things out. Batista and DiBiase squared off as 'The Animal' was shoved into a corner. DiBiase delivered repeated foot stomps as the official pulled him away, reminding DiBiase that he needs to keep his composure. Batista took advantage of DiBiase's rage, connecting with a massive Clothesline. He placed DiBiase into a corner, repeatedly thrusting his shoulder into his mid-section. Batista backed away and charged towards DiBiase, but one-half of the longest WWE Tag Team Champions in history managed to get a foot up. DiBiase hit Batista with a Lariat to the back of the head, tagging in Hennig to allow his partner the opportunity for revenge. Hennig stepped onto the second rope and came down onto Batista with an elbow smash, covering him for the two count. As Hennig was attempting to deliver a Neckbreaker, Batista retaliated with an elbow to the back of his neck. 'The Animal' pushed Hennig into a corner before he made the tag to Kane. The 'Big Red Monster' ran into Hennig with a corner Clothesline, following that up with a Sidewalk Slam. After Hennig kicked out, Kane ran the ropes and attempted a Leg Drop, but failed to connect with it. Hennig quickly made the tag to Ziggler, who came running in and firing away with multiple Dropkicks to Kane. The former Commissioner backed into a corner as Orton made the tag. After 'The Viper' missed a Clothesline, Ziggler hit him with a huge Superkick! He got the cover, but Orton somehow managed to kick out in time. Ziggler would proceed to strike Orton repeatedly, causing Batista to try to get involved. Wrestling Royalty came to the aid of their fellow Uprising member, Kane also interjecting himself into the mix. Hennig, DiBiase, Batista and Kane brawled to the outside as Orton and Ziggler got to their feet. The two exchanged blows as the WWE Universe participated in a "Yeah!" and "Boo!" chant trade-off. Ziggler dodged one of the strikes and attempted the Zig Zag, but Orton held onto the ropes. Ziggler fell back as Orton was able to deliver the RKO! 'The Viper' covered Ziggler as DiBiase tried to break up the pin, but was too late. THE COMMITTEE DEFEATS THE UPRISING!Much of the audience seemed surprised by the result as Randy Orton slid out of the ring, Wrestling Royalty checking on Dolph Ziggler in the ring. Kane and Batista joined Orton on the ramp as the three Committee members stood tall in victory, spoiling the returns of Ziggler, Hennig and DiBiase. "The Committee is two-for-two here tonight at Payback!" said John Bradshaw Layfield as the three of them left to the backstage area. If tonight is their final night on the roster, they sent a huge message to The Uprising with this victory.
Backstage, Josh Mathews was shown standing by with the NXT General Manager, Brad Maddox. Maddox stepped into the picture as Mathews asked if he had the results of the fan poll regarding NXT's match at SummerSlam. "As a matter of fact, I do. First off, I would like to thank everyone who went onto the WWE App to cast their vote. It was a close race for all five men, but I'm pleased to announce that the NXT Universe has spoken. At SummerSlam, Sami Zayn will go one-on-one with the man who cost him the NXT Championship, Kevin Owens!" The audience roared with excitement for the official announcement from Maddox. In NXT's first match on Pay-Per-View, Sami Zayn meets Kevin Owens at SummerSlam! Cutting to the panel of experts from the Payback Kickoff Show, Renee Young re-introduced Booker T, Big Show and Sami Zayn to the viewers at home. "Sami, we just heard the official announcement from Brad Maddox. Not only will you be competing at SummerSlam, but you're finally going to get Kevin Owens in a one-on-one match!" Renee said as Zayn had a glowing smile. "This was the best case scenario for me. Just to be voted onto SummerSlam by the fans means the world to me, but as you put it, Renee, I'm finally going to get Kevin Owens in that ring and I cannot wait for it." The panel then discussed the events that we have seen thus far tonight, including two new champions being crowned. Kaitlyn captured the Divas Championship, and Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno will be leaving Philadelphia with the WWE Tag Team Titles. "Kaitlyn is the new Divas Champion, but it came as a result of involvement from the masked woman who we now know as Sofia Cortez. A bit of a fun fact, actually. I was doing an autograph signing at the NXT live event where Sofia last wrestled. It was in a match against Paige where she suffered an injury that kept her out of action for a year. I think that could explain what he agenda against Paige is, but it doesn't justify why she's aligned herself with Kaitlyn and The Committee," was the input provided by the Big Show. Zayn then said that seeing Ohno and Cesaro become Tag Team Champions left a bit of a sour taste in his mouth. "I don't mean to come off as bitter, but when I think of Cesaro and Ohno, I think of the two men who I competed against in NXT and never managed to defeat. Nonetheless, congratulations to them. However, I don't believe it'll be long before we see a team dethrone them." Lastly, Booker mentioned the Six Man Tag that we just occurred, which saw The Uprising fall to The Committee. "Shocking is all that I can say. Dolph Ziggler and Wrestling Royalty returned here tonight to fight and that's what they did, but just couldn't get the win. Now, it's up to AJ Styles to become Mr. Money in the Bank and complete the trifecta for The Committee." Sending things back over to the announce team, a graphic was shown for the match that the world never believed would become a reality. We were taken to a video package with "Face Down" by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus playing. Highlights of Tyson Kidd and Natalya's relationship over the years was shown. After WrestleMania, we saw a change of attitude in Kidd that became an issue for he and Natalya's marriage. Kidd would eventually apologize to Natalya and even offered to renew their wedding vows live on Monday Night RAW. It was at the ceremony where Kidd showed his true colors, berating his now ex-wife in front of the entire WWE Universe. Not only did Kidd assault Natalya's father, Jim Neidhart, but he also challenged her to a match at Payback. Natalya would ultimately accept Kidd's challenge, which prompted Bret Hart to make an appearance this past Monday on RAW and attempt to call the match off. Not only did his attempt fail, but Tyson Kidd shocked the world by attacking his trainer. "I'm holding back tonight, but I'll do it on Sunday" were the words from Kidd when he teased also attacking Natalya. A marriage torn apart by one person's ego has come to this. Ex-husband and wife collide at Payback.
The hostility from the WWE Universe towards Tyson Kidd was unreal as he made his way down to the ring with his wedding ring in his hands, throwing it onto the floor as he stood on the second turnbuckle. Kidd waited in the ring as Natalya made her entrance, looking incredibly focused for what is the biggest and most personal match of her career. When the bell sounded, Natalya immediately went for a slap, but Kidd was able to grab her arm. She tried to succeed with the other hand, but was unable to. Kidd backed her into a corner, going for a strike that he missed. Natalya was out of the corner as she charged into Kidd with a forearm to the side of his head. She fired away with repeated strikes, the crowd going wild for her. Kidd pushed his ex-wife away, running towards her with a Clothesline. Kidd grabbed Natalya's legs and went for a Sharpshooter, but she was able to counter it into a small package roll up. Kidd was able to kick out just before three, the stunned expression on his face telling the entire story. Natalya attempted a Roundhouse Kick, but Kidd grabbed her leg in time. He tossed her out to ringside, exiting out to the ring apron. When Natalya got to her feet, Kidd ran on the apron and hit his ex-wife with a huge kick to the face! He had a wide smile on his face, satisfied with the punishing that he was inflicting on the person who he blames for his career shortcomings. Kidd rolled Natalya back into the ring, covering her for the two count. The commentators questioned Natalya kicking out, believing that the beating will only get worse from here on out. Kidd brought Natalya up to her feet, delivering a Tiger Driver in the center of the ring. He got the cover, but once again, Natalya managed to kick out. Kidd became even more frustrated, but at the same time, he was glad that he would have the opportunity to punish his ex-wife even more. Kidd would take things a step further as he took Natalya up to the top rope, looking for another Tiger Driver. This time, it would come from the top rope. Natalya, however, managed to break free from Kidd's grip, hitting him with at least a dozen forearms. With Kidd dazed momentarily, Natalya delivered a Hurricanrana from the top rope! Kidd was laid out as Natalya crawled towards him, getting the cover for the near fall. "Come on, Natalya!" Cole said on commentary as the WWE Universe collectively shared his hopes. Natalya grabbed Kidd's legs, teasing the Sharpshooter. Kidd, however, kicked her away, getting to his feet and hitting a Spinning Heel Kick. Natalya was back on the canvas as Kidd stomped on her leg, trying to prevent her from gaining the strength to get back up. He stepped out onto the ring apron, looking to connect with a springboard Elbow Drop. Natalya, however, was able to move out of harm's way in time. Kidd slowly stirred to his feet as Natalya got a hold of him, actually managing to lift him up and plant him on his head with a Brainbuster! Natalya got another cover, but just like every other time before, Kidd was able to kick out. The daughter of 'The Anvil' decided to take a page out of her ex-husband's book, trying to springboard off of the top rope. While Natalya was in mid-air, Kidd delivered a Dropkick! Natalya crashed onto the mat as Kidd grabbed her legs and applied the Sharpshooter. Natalya tried valiantly to reach the ropes, but when she came within just inches of getting the rope break, Kidd pulled her back into the center of the ring. There was no alternative for Natalya but to submit. TYSON KIDD DEFEATS NATALYA!
Despite the bell being sounded to conclude the match, Tyson Kidd refused to release the Sharpshooter that he had cinched in on Natalya. "You've proven your point, Tyson! That's enough!" Michael Cole said as several officials were forced to enter the ring and pull Kidd away. They managed to do so, but Kidd actually attempted to re-apply the hold onto his ex-wife, who was holding her legs while crying. Not only due to the physical pain, but the emotional trauma caused by the man she once loved and his desire to hurt her. Kidd walked up the entrance ramp while smiling, not giving a single care for the condition of Natalya. A promo was shown for SummerSlam, featuring one of the official theme songs for the event, "The City" by The 1975. SummerSlam will be presented live on August 18th on both Pay-Per-View and the WWE Network. In a huge bit of news, it was also announced that for the first time ever, the Biggest Part of the Summer will be a four hour event!
Two of wrestling's top athletes in the world today squaring off for the Intercontinental Championship. With the 2013 King of the Ring winner, Seth Rollins, heading into SummerSlam to challenge Daniel Bryan for the World Heavyweight Championship, he was desperate to pick up one of the biggest victories of his career against Kurt Angle. The bell sounded as Rollins backed against the ropes, trying to force the official to keep Angle back. Rollins would try to catch Angle off guard, but the Olympic Gold Medalist side-stepped Rollins' charge and planted him with a German Suplex. Angle kept his arms locked around Rollins' waist, connecting with a second German. During the third attempt, Rollins was able to land on his feet. Avada Kedavra was on his mind, but Angle managed to catch his foot. He then attempted to apply the Ankle Lock, but before it could be fully cinched in, Rollins was able to scurry away and out of the ring. The defending Intercontinental Champion smashed his hands onto the announce table, showing his frustrations with the fact that he was being out wrestled by Angle. Rollins stepped back into the ring, challenging Angle to a test of strength. Rollins would instead kick Angle in the shin, striking him repeatedly in the upper back area. The Intercontinental Champion threw Angle into a corner, hitting him with a few repeated closed fist shots. He would then back away, proceeding to mock Daniel Bryan's "Yes!" gesture. When Rollins charged towards Angle, he was hit with a Clothesline from the challenger! "We've already seen two titles change hands here tonight. Is Angle about to become the Intercontinental Champion?" was the question raised John Bradshaw Layfield as Angle began to catch some steam. He attempted to deliver an Angle Slam, but Rollins slid out of his grasp and delivered a Superkick! Rollins got the cover, but Angle managed to kick out in time! Rollins began to measure Angle for the Curb Stomp, wanting nothing more than to finish the Olympic Gold Medalist off right there and then. As Rollins attempted his finishing maneuver, Angle countered it by grabbing his leg and applying the Ankle Lock! "We're gonna have a new champion!" Bradshaw proclaimed as Rollins screamed in agony. He was not even able to move towards the ropes as Angle kept stance in the center of the ring. The 2013 King of the Ring winner appeared to be on the verge of submitting, but before that could happen, the entrance music of Brock Lesnar hit! All 15,000 WWE fans in attendance stood up and turned their attention towards the same, Angle releasing the Ankle Lock as he was prepared to go after Lesnar. While the 'Beast Incarnate' did not show up, Paul Heyman instead made his way out to the stage. Angle stared at Heyman, shouting for Lesnar. During that, Rollins would creep up behind Angle and roll him up, only getting a two count. Before Angle could get to his feet, Rollins ran the ropes and delivered the Curb Stomp, covering Angle to get the victory. SETH ROLLINS RETAINS THE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP!
The Philadelphia audience seemed split on the result as Seth Rollins was handed back the Intercontinental Championship, raising it high in the air as he stood on the second turnbuckle. On the stage, Paul Heyman could be seen laughing to himself, knowing that it was his distraction with Brock Lesnar's entrance music that ultimately cost Kurt Angle this bout. Heyman left to the backstage as Rollins continued to gloat about his win to the entire world. "Look at the names that Seth Rollins has defeated up to this point. Chris Jericho. Sheamus. Cody Rhodes. Dean Ambrose and now, Kurt Angle. Rollins is more than ready to become World Heavyweight Champion at SummerSlam!" John Bradshaw Layfield stated as Rollins headed up the entrance ramp, breathing a sight of relief as his hopes of becoming a double champion on August 18th remain intact. A promo was shown for NXT TakeOver: Revision, headlined by a Championship Scramble match for the NXT Championship. Tyler Breeze defends the gold against Sami Zayn, Evan Bourne, Adam Cole and Kevin Owens. Revision is live, August 27th, only on the WWE Network! Returning to Payback, Jerry 'The King' Lawler was shown rejoining the announce table, having missed much of the show after transpired on the Kickoff Show with Roman Reigns. When asked by Michael Cole how he was doing, Lawler stated that he was fine, but hoes that sooner than later, someone gives Roman Reigns what he deserves. "Shifting gears, ladies and gentlemen, it is now time to determine the newest member of the WWE roster, as well as the brand new holder of the Money in the Bank briefcase," Cole said as a graphic was shown for the upcoming Ladder match, garnering a huge response from the WWE Universe. A video package aired that initially focused on Dean Ambrose's journey to the Finals of the King of the Ring tournament last month. Had Ambrose won the tournament, he would have not only earned his contract with WWE back, but a championship opportunity at SummerSlam as well. Just when Ambrose was about to become King, he was attacked by a man who has yet to even sign a WWE contract, AJ Styles. This allowed Seth Rollins to get the victory, crushing Ambrose's dreams. Two weeks later, Triple H paid a visit to AJ Styles at his home in Gainesville, presenting the 'Phenomenal One' with a contract. Before he could sign it, the unthinkable happened. Dean Ambrose drove a car - literally - into Styles' home, attacking him and driving away with the contract. Vince McMahon would announce that if Styles wanted to become a member of the WWE roster, he would have to earn it at Payback against Ambrose in a Ladder match. With a contract already on the line, the stakes would soon be raised when the news of Derrick Bateman's injury surfaced. Now also hanging in the balance will be the Money in the Bank briefcase. Everything is on the line in this match. Whoever wins will practically guarantee themselves a future reign as WWE or World Heavyweight Champion, while the loser will have appeared for the final time in front of the WWE Universe.
With no music to play him out, AJ Styles was the first to make his entrance, having to do so through the audience as he was not allowed in the backstage area. Styles, who sported a hooded leather jacket, paid no attention to anyone in the crowd, whether they were booing or cheering him. He hopped over the barricade, looking up at the Money in the Bank briefcase that holds both the WWE and Money in the Bank contract that he is seeking. Styles stood in the ring as the crowd soon came unglued for Dean Ambrose. Much like Styles, the 'Lunatic Fringe' had to make an unceremonious entrance from the stands since he is not currently a WWE superstar neither. Ambrose had a kendo stick in a holster that he wore like a backpack, pulling it out as he stood inches away from the barricade. Styles stepped out of the ring as Ambrose hopped over the barricade, the two exchanging blows. Ambrose dropped the kendo stick as Styles struck away on him, attempting to whip him into the ring post. Ambrose, however, countered the attempt and sent Styles face-first into the post. The 'Lunatic Fringe' picked the kendo stick up off of the floor, spinning it around while waiting for Styles to get to his feet. Ambrose swung the kendo stick, catching Styles in the rib area. He delivered a few more shots before Styles rolled into the ring, Ambrose going after him. Styles, however, caught Ambrose with a low blow, retrieving the kendo stick for himself. Still holding his side, Styles struck Ambrose in the shoulder with the stick, getting him down onto the canvas before unloading with strikes to the back. Styles exited the ring momentarily to grab a ladder, but he took too long to do so as Ambrose got back to his feet, leaping through the ropes with a Suicide Dive! The dive affected both Styles and Ambrose as they came into contact with the ladder. Ambrose got to his feet first, placing the ladder in the ring before picking Styles up. Ambrose tried to slam Styles' head onto the steel steps, but the 'Phenomenal One' prevented it before slamming Ambrose's head instead. Styles re-entered the ring, setting the ladder up before beginning to scale it. Ambrose would climb the other side, the two trading shots at the top. Styles had his hand on the briefcase, but Ambrose would hit him with a plethora of headbutts before pushing him off. Ambrose seemingly had the match won, but that was until The Committee made their way out to the stage. Randy Orton, Batista and Kane watched Ambrose, who stopped long enough for Styles to bring him off of the Ladder with a Powerbomb. AJ Styles now had the opening that he needed to claim the briefcase for himself, but as he was climbing the ladder, he noticed The Uprising appearing in the audience. CM Punk, Wade Barrett, Dolph Ziggler and Wrestling Royalty. The Committee began to walk down ringside, but stopped themselves since they knew that getting into it with The Uprising would only result in another massive brawl. As long as either side didn't try to get involved, it would remain solely a one-on-one match. Ambrose re-emerged with the kendo stick in his hands, level Styles with it repeatedly until he dropped from the ladder. Ambrose took the ladder and positioned it in a corner with wicked intentions. He whipped Styles into the ladder, but the 'Phenomenal One' managed to jump onto the ladder. He noticed Ambrose running towards him, performing a back flip over the 'Lunatic Fringe.' Styles would then charge at Ambrose, who dropped him with a Back Body Drop onto the ladder! Styles writhed in pain as Ambrose placed the ladder onto the mat, rolling Styles' battered body onto it. Ambrose headed out to ringside and grabbed another ladder, sliding it into the ring. He also looked underneath the ring, bringing a steel chair into play. After Ambrose set the new ladder on top of AJ Styles, he proceeded to bash it repeatedly with the chair. Ambrose threw the chair down as he ran the ropes, dropping both legs onto the ladder that was still on top of Styles. Despite hurting himself in the process, Ambrose moved the ladders out of the way and set the chair up. "This isn't a Tables, Ladders and Chairs match!" John Bradshaw Layfield stated on commentary. Nonetheless, Ambrose seated Styles into the chair, looking to connect with a Boma Ye. Styles, however, grabbed Ambrose's knee before he could connect with the strike. He placed Ambrose in position for Bloody Sunday, delivering it onto the seat of the chair! Ambrose's body practically obliterated the chair as Styles threw him out to ringside. The 'Phenomenal One' stared at the five Uprising members in the audience, unsure if they would try to get involved at any point. Styles placed Ambrose on the surface of the announce table before rolling back into the ring. He then springboarded off of the top rope, but he was coming down in mid-air, Ambrose moved out of harm's way. This caused Styles to crash onto the announce table, which did not break. "AJ Styles might have broken a rib!" Jerry Lawler exclaimed as Styles held his torso while gasping for air. Ambrose would step onto the announce table, leaping off of it and onto Styles with a forearm. The 'Lunatic Fringe' placed Styles on the table, intending to fulfill what he failed to. Ambrose looked underneath the ring once again, this time bringing out a ladder that was much larger than any of the others that had come into play up to that point. Ambrose set it up as he climbed all the way to the top, the Philadelphia audience going wild. Ambrose stood at the top of the ladder as he stared down at Styles, pointing a gun gesture at him. "Oh my God!" Michael Cole shouted as Ambrose leaped off of the ladder with an Elbow Drop to Styles through the table! Chants of "Holy sh*t!" and "ECW!" filled the atmosphere as the replay of Ambrose's death defying Elbow Drop was shown three times. Ambrose scurried to his feet, holding his arm as he attempted to climb the ladder. AJ Styles was still motionless as Ambrose came closer to retrieving the briefcase. Suddenly, Orton, Batista and Kane ran down to the ring to stop Ambrose, even though they knew what that would cause in the process. After knocking Ambrose off of the ladder and assaulting him for a few seconds, Punk, Barrett, Ziggler and Wrestling Royalty all charged into the ring! The numbers advantage of The Uprising paid dividends in this situation as they were able to take out The Committee, brawling all the way to the backstage area. Back in the ring, Styles began to work his way towards the ladder, refusing any medical attention out of desperation not to let this opportunity slip away. Before attempting to climb the ladder, he grabbed Ambrose from the canvas and was looking to deliver one more Bloody Sunday. Ambrose, however, fought out of it, kicking Styles in the leg. With the 'Phenomenal One' on the mat, Ambrose hit him with the Boma Ye to the face! Ambrose slowly crawled towards the ladder, scaling it with the WWE Universe ready to lose its collective mind. However, the celebration was halted before it could begin as Triple H emerged from the audience, pushing the ladder over! Ambrose fell onto the ropes, but was brought back up to his feet for the Pedigree! "You've gotta be kidding me! Dammit, Hunter!" Cole said with great displeasure as 'The Game' assisted Styles up to his feet, holding the ladder in place for him. Styles began to slowly climb the ladder, looking around him to make sure that there were no Uprising members there to spoil the moment. Realizing that he was in the clear, Styles looked up at the briefcase with a smile almost as golden as the case itself. He unhooked the briefcase and pulled it down, giving himself a spot on the WWE roster and a guaranteed title opportunity. AJ STYLES DEFEATS DEAN AMBROSE!
A reaction of mostly boos could be heard as AJ Styles clutched the Money in the Bank briefcase to his chest. Triple H backed into a corner as he applauded Styles, satisfied with the fact that it would be his handpicked "Future of the WWE" leaving Payback with a contract and not Dean Ambrose. "This isn't right. AJ Styles is now on the WWE roster and had a guaranteed title shot waiting for him at any point over the next year, and Dean Ambrose..... his career is officially over. There are no more second chances. This was it. Ambrose's final opportunity and Triple H once again robbed him," Michael Cole, not holding back with letting his true feelings out. Hunter and Styles walked up the entrance ramp as Ambrose was shown lying motionless in the ring, having not moved an inch since receiving the Pedigree that spelled the end for his dreams. "Kaitlyn is the new Divas Champion. Randy Orton, Batista and Kane got the job done in Six Man Tag Team action, and now, AJ Styles is the new Mr. Money in the Bank," John Bradshaw Layfield stated, noting that the entire Committee came out victorious here tonight. Hunter raised Styles' arm, who held the briefcase with his other. At any time over the next year, we could see the crowning of AJ Styles as WWE or World Heavyweight Champion, and he has no one to thank but Triple H.
Backstage, Cody Rhodes was shown still in the locker room area, appearing to have not moved form where we last saw him earlier in the night. Byron Saxton would walk into the room, asking Rhodes if he could have just a moment of his time. "We're getting closer and closer to the much anticipated WWE Championship between yourself and Bray Wyatt. Can you give any insight to the WWE Universe about where your mind is heading into this match?" Rhodes would remain silent, not giving Byron an answer. Byron looked as if he was considering asking another question, but realized that the 'Prince of Pro Wrestling' would likely not answer anything. He proceeded to leave the room, leaving Rhodes in the stoic state. Returning to the Wells Fargo Center, the United States Championship was shown placed on the announce table as it was time to crown a new champion in an over-the-top rope Battle Royal. In the ring already were R-Truth, 3MB, Fandango and Kofi Kingston. Rob Van Dam was in the middle of his entrance, the Philadelphia audience giving a warm reception to the ECW original. Out next was Sir Kenneth Cameron, who would be making his official WWE debut here in this match. "Not a popular pick, but I think I'm going with Kenneth Cameron in this one. William Regal did wonders for this man in NXT and I believe we'll see that continue here," John Bradshaw Layfield predicted. "Quiet on the set! Can we please have quiet on the set?!" was heard as the audience jeered for the arrival of the Awesome Entourage. The Miz, Damien Sandow and Big E Langston all marched down to the ring, the big question being whether or not Sandow and Big E are only in this bout to ensure that Miz leaves with the gold. Fireworks blasted from the stage, signalling the entrance of Chris Jericho. 'Y2J' received perhaps one of the loudest ovations of the night, the WWE Universe backing him as he has the chance to capture the one title that has alluded him for his entire career. The field was nearly complete as Sheamus was out next, followed by the man who defeated him last Monday on RAW, Ryback. The two behemoths glared at each other from across the ring, waiting for the bout to officially. Adrian Neville made his way down to the ring next, the former NXT superstar having the chance to capture his first title in WWE. After Neville was settled in the ring, a familiar entrance theme hit as the audience came unglued "Oh my!" Michael Cole yelled out as the 'Man Beat' Rhyno appeared on the stage! Rhyno, who was very well acquainted with the Philly audience, ran down to the ring as the reaction was deafening for his surprise appearance here at Payback. The cheers immediately turned to boos as Rusev made his entrance next, waving the Russian flag as he vowed to take the United States Championship with him to his home country. The last superstar to join the fray was Alberto Del Rio, who wasted no time rushing into the ring and going right after Rusev!
As soon as the bell sounded, chaos ensued in the ring, but the focus was momentarily placed on Alberto Del Rio and Rusev. The 'Mexican Aristocrat' was hoisted onto Rusev's shoulder, but he valiantly attempted to fight out of it. Del Rio and Rusev would both back against the ropes, simultaneously falling out! Alberto Del Rio and Rusev are eliminated! A sense of shock came over the WWE Universe as two of the favorites to win this Battle Royal were the first to be eliminated. The eliminations, however, did not stop Del Rio and Rusev from battling it out as the two brawled all the way to the backstage area, their rivalry far from over. Back in the ring, 3MB chose to target Rhyno, delivering a beating to the returning 'Man Beast.' Rob Van Dam and Kofi Kingston, however, would team up to take out Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre. Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre are eliminated! Slater was seemingly cornered by Van Dan and Kingston, but chose to back down. When he turned around, he was drilled with a Gore! Rhyno picked Slater up, throwing him over with ease. Heath Slater is eliminated! The "ECW!" chants were thunderous as Rhyno and Van Dam came face-to-face, the two ECW originals smiling before being hit with a Clothesline from Ryback. "Stupid!" shouted 'The Big Guy' to the audience as he brought Rhyno to his feet, attempting to throw him out. Sheamus threw Fandango over the top rope, but he remained on the ring apron. Not for long, though, as Sheamus hit him with a Brogue Kick for the elimination. Fandango is eliminated! Eleven superstars remained at that point, the commentators noting that Damien Sandow and Big E Langston were simply guarding The Miz in a corner. Adrian Neville tried to go after the 'Awesome One,' but Big E ran into him like an oncoming train. He continued to work over Neville for a bit before Sheamus went after him. Big E backed against the ropes, momentarily stunned by Sheamus' heavy strikes. Rhyno would then charge into him, sending him over and out of the ring. Big E Langston is eliminated! The Miz would then approach Rhyno, slapping the 'Man Beast' as he asked what was wrong with him. "I am a movie star! You do NOT treat a member of my Entourage like that!" Miz yelled out. Rhyno, however, was not interested in hearing what Miz had to say as he hoisted him up in a Gorilla Press position, throwing out of the ring. However, Miz was caught by Big E, prevented his elimination. That was until Damien Sandow, fulfilling his duties as a stunt double, launched himself over the top rope, crashing onto Miz and Big E. The Miz and Damien Sandow are eliminated! Eight superstars left in the fray here. R-Truth had the better of Ryback during an exchange, getting him in position for an Axe Kick. Ryback moved out of harm's way, planing Truth with a Spinebuster. 'The Big Guy' would pick Truth up off of the canvas, throwing him to ringside. R-Truth is eliminated! Ryback would then be struck from behind by Kofi Kingston and Rob Van Dam, both trying to kick him off of the ring apron. As they were doing so, Kingston suddenly grabbed Van Dam and tossed him over! Rob Van Dam is eliminated! The Philadelphia audience showered Kingston with boos as he uncharacteristically betrayed a friend in Rob Van Dam. Kingston would turn around and be hit with a Big Boot from Sir Kenneth Cameron, who threw him over and out. Kofi Kingston is eliminated! Six superstars were left in the match now. Jericho, Sheamus, Ryback, Neville, Kenneth and Rhyno. The 'Celtic Warrior' would attempt to catch Kenneth with a Brogue Kick, but the protege of William Regal was able to pull the top rope down and send the former WWE Champion out! Sheamus is eliminated! After taking Sheamus out, Kenneth would target Neville, the two resuming their rivalry from NXT a number of weeks back. 2001 flashbacks occurred as Jericho and Rhyno went at it, the latter being thrown over the top rope. Rhyno remained on the ring apron and until a springboard Dropkick from Jericho sent him crashing to the floor. Rhyno is eliminated! Jericho, Neville, Ryback and Kenneth. One of those four superstars would be leaving Payback with the United States Championship. Neville would be caught in mid-air with a Codebreaker from Jericho, his championship hopes now looking to be in danger. However, Ryback would grab 'Y2J' and get the elimination by throwing him over and out! Chris Jericho is eliminated! Rather than going after each other, Ryback and Sir Kenneth Cameron seemingly agreed to form an alliance and eliminate Adrian Neville. 'The Man That Gravity Forgot' would not go down without a fight, hitting Ryback and Kenneth with everything that he had. After receiving a Spinebuster from Ryback, Neville crawled towards the ropes as Kenneth patiently waited for his opportunity to strike. When Kenneth charged towards him, Neville moved out of the way and sent him crashing to the floor! Sir Kenneth Cameron is eliminated! Two superstars remained in Adrian Neville and Ryback! When Neville turned around, however, he was drilled with a Meathook Clothesline! Ryback stood to his feet, laughing to himself. "Finish it!" Ryback shouted as he lifted Neville over his head, looking to throw him out and capture the title. Neville, however, fought out of Ryback's grip, catching him with a Hurricanrana that sent 'The Big Guy' over the top rope! Ryback is eliminated! ADRIAN NEVILLE IS THE NEW UNITED STATES CHAMPION!
The WWE Universe went wild as the announcement was made that Adrian Neville has captured the United States Championship. Ryback was livid at ringside, 'The Big Guy' allowing his arrogance to be his downfall in this match. The exhausted Neville was handed the United States Championship as he stared at it for a good while before raising it in the air. After only being a part of the main roster for a little under two months, Adrian Neville has made history by joining Seth Rollins, Paige and Kassius Ohno as NXT 'graduates' to capture WWE gold! After congratulating Adrian Neville on becoming the brand new United States Championship, Michael Cole noted that it is now time for our main event. One of the most personal WWE Championship rivalries in recent memory reaches its boiling point. A video package shown with "Sleepwalking" by Bring Me the Horizon playing in the background. Over the past year, the entity known as Bray Wyatt has haunted the WWE landscape. After burying The Undertaker alive at Extreme Rules, Wyatt set his sights on the WWE Title, successfully defeating John Cena at King of the Ring for the gold. Cody Rhodes would emerge as the new number one contender for the title, but Bray Wyatt took interest in the recent change of attitude in the 'Prince of Pro Wrestling.' Wyatt would make Rhodes' wife, Eden, a target of his, tying her to his rocking chair two weeks ago on RAW. "...... You did this" were the words from Wyatt to Eden when he delivered a Piledriver to Cody Rhodes onto the stage right in front of her. Rhodes retaliated on both RAW and SmackDown this past week, taking the fight to Erick Rowan and Luke Harper, eliminating them from the equation. What will happen when Rhodes and Wyatt finally collide for the WWE Championship?
Cody Rhodes was the first to make his entrance, simply walking down to the ring. No entrance hood. No antics. Rhodes was focused on one thing only - revenge. John Bradshaw Layfield pointed out that Rhodes had Eden's name written on his wrist tape, showing who he's fighting for in this match. "Philadelphia..... I'm here!" said Wyatt on the titantron, a variation of The Wyatt Family's intro as Erick Rowan and Luke Harper will not be at his side tonight. Wyatt slowly made his way down to ringside, staring endlessly at Rhodes as he knew that he had gotten what he wanted out of this situation. The 'monster' within him has been unleashed. Wyatt took a seat in his rocking and chair and blew out the lantern, only for the 'Prince of Pro Wrestling' to rush towards him immediately! Rhodes Clotheslined Wyatt out of the chair, striking him repeatedly before throwing him into the steel ring post. Rhodes would then threw Wyatt into the ring, officially beginning this match. Rhodes continued to fire away with repeated shots as Wyatt could be seen trying to cover up his face. Rhodes brought Wyatt up to his feet, placing him against the ropes and delivering even more hard strikes. Rhodes Clotheslined Wyatt over the top rope before climbing onto the top turnbuckle, coming down with a Moonsault onto the WWE Champion! Rhodes quickly got to his feet as he rolled in and out of the ring to break the official's count. Rhodes went back after Wyatt, but was pulled into the steel steps! Rhodes' forehead collided with the edge of the steps, creating a gash. When the ringside doctor attempted to check on Rhodes' condition, Wyatt scared him away. "Let the venom of my adversary surface for the world to see!" he shouted before rolling Rhodes into the ring. Wyatt targeted the gash, only expanding it. With every strike, Wyatt would wipe Rhodes' blood onto his shirt, laughing in his face. He then brought Rhodes up to his feet, putting his bloody face on display in front of the camera. "Look at him! Look at what you did!" Wyatt screamed out, presumably talking to Eden. Rhodes tried to crawl towards the ropes, his blood staining the canvas. "I haven't seen anything like this since I wrestled Eddie Guerrero in the Staples Center nearly a decade ago," said John Bradshaw Layfield, trying to give the viewers at home an idea of just how much blood Rhodes must have lost by that point. Rhode was able to get himself into a corner, but Wyatt charged into him with a Splash. Rhodes fell forward onto Wyatt, a portion of his white pants now stained with red. "Cody can't even stand. The official is going to have to do something," Jerry Lawler said under his breath, showing concern for Rhodes' health. Wyatt danced around with Rhodes' bloodied carcass for a few seconds before planting him with Sister Abigail. Wyatt got the cover on Rhodes, but miraculously, the challenger kicked out! The sold out audience went wild as Wyatt's eyes were widened, staring in disbelief at Rhodes. "You dare defy me!?!" Wyatt yelled out as he picked Rhodes up, attempting another Sister Abigail. This time, Rhodes slid out of it and placed Wyatt in position for Cross Rhodes, successfully hitting it! "How in the hell did Cody Rhodes find the strength to hit Cross Rhodes?!?" was the question raised by Cole. Rhodes started crawling towards Wyatt with the WWE Universe supporting him 100%. Everyone in Philly wanted nothing more than to see a new WWE Champion be crowned. Rhodes draped his arm over Wyatt, but was not able to get the win. Rhodes rolled onto his back, perhaps using all of his remaining strength to hit that Cross Rhodes. He was able to crawl towards the ropes, but not before Wyatt could get to his feet. The 'Eater of Worlds' listed Rhodes upside down, planting him with the Tombstone. Wyatt got the cover, but right before the official could count to three, Rhodes rolled over almost lifelessly. "Just stay down, Cody. Please," Lawler pleaded, knowing that it would only get worse from there. Wyatt picked Rhodes up off of the canvas and delivered a second Tombstone, but that wasn't enough. The WWE Champion hit a third one, following by another one! At that point, Rhodes' arms would just hang when he was in position for the Tombstone. Before Wyatt could deliver the fifth one, the official finally brought the match a stop. BRAY WYATT RETAINS THE WWE CHAMPIONSHIP VIA REFEREE STOPPAGE
"Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of the match........ and STILL WWE Champion, Bray Wyatt," Justin Roberts said unceremoniously as he, too, was concerned for Cody Rhodes. The official pleaded with Wyatt to put Rhodes down, but despite getting the victory, the 'Eater of Worlds' proceeded with the fifth Tombstone Piledriver! Wyatt stood to his feet as he was handed the WWE Title, holding it while staring down at Rhodes' motionless body. Much of the canvas had been stained with Rhodes' blood, making the squared circle look as if it was a crime scene. Wyatt left the ring as he took a seat in his rocking chair, watching the medical staff tend to Rhodes and attempt to stop the blood from pouring from his forehead. All Wyatt did at that point was laugh. Laugh at the fact that he not only retained the WWE Championship, but he may have just ended Cody Rhodes' career.
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Post by Planktung on May 11, 2015 6:38:18 GMT -5
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Post by The Kevstaaa on May 11, 2015 7:51:31 GMT -5
NXT and Smackdown "quick results." You wouldn't know quick results if they bit you on the ass. I won't reply much on those but I did like Adam Cole getting a chance on Smackdown and the Master Lock challenge with Jason Alberts was cool. I love that Payback poster. Again, the Kickoff Show is far too detailed for my liking but maybe that's just me. The Roman Reigns promo was very well written. I love that you used the "next John Cena" stigma to build the heel turn. Any segment that ends with Jerry Lawler getting taken out is good to me. Oh, you went with a Divas opener? The opener is usually the second most important match so I dig that. Excellent write up with tons of spots. I should have predicted Kaitlyn because of the masked Diva. Sofia Cortez coming back to tear it up in your sick Divas division is perfect. She honestly fits right in. Kaitlyn as champion is different and I greatly appreciate that. I also liked how you kept up another great Divas match but didn't go overboard on violence, which is important. Cool stuff between Kurt Angle and Cody Rhodes. After a 376 day reign with Wrestling Royalty the Tag Team Titles have kind of been hot shot around eh? Hopefully the Kings of Wrestling can bring some stability. Not a year or anything but a decent reign. JBL still being pissed about God's Gifts is great. Back to the surprising results. I thought for sure that the Uprising would get some revenge here. Interested in where this goes. Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens at SummerSlam. OHMAHGOODNESS! The intergender stuff is obviously not something that will happen in real life but it was fine here. Hard to picture though. Tyson Kidd winning gets him a ton of heat. I'm now 1-3 in predictions. Seth Rollins' fantastic run as Intercontinental Champion continues, which is great. A win over Angle on PPV is still huge and he has TONS of momentum heading into SummerSlam. Hell, he may just win. The touch of neither guy getting a real entrance was great. Tons of spots in the Ladder match here. Hectic ending with an Attitude Era feel and AJ Styles won. I still see Dean Ambrose getting a job soon but AJ needed a way in. Great stuff. I was right! Adrian Neville won the United States Title! I liked that you mentioned the other successful NXT alums. Sir Kenneth Cameron getting a good showing was big too. The way you write Bray Wyatt made this match amazing. The mid-match dialogue was tremendous. Great storytelling here and the ref stoppage ending was great. Another standout Pay-Per-View from you. You've taken this to an unrealistic place but I'm very cool with that since it makes this different.
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Post by tg11 on May 11, 2015 10:49:24 GMT -5
- Love the panel here for WWE Payback with Big Show, Booker T, Renee Young and NXT upstart Sami Zayn, quite an impressive panel if I do say so myself as they give their predictions for tonight but I wonder if we are in for any surprises tonight here at WWE Payback?
- Loving this new attitude of Roman Reigns here especially on Piper's Pit and Reigns not only disrespecting Piper but also attacking Piper too and Jerry Lawler King getting involved to try to help Piper a lot of good that did, Lawler gets laid out too by Reigns, this just solidifies Reigns' heel turn it pretty much makes him one of your top heels in this diary in terms of heel heat but the comparisons of Cena and Reigns are there but perhaps Reigns proving that he very well could be better than Cena is or ever was but I am sure Cena was watching this somewhere and if he was, I can see Cena returning by SummerSlam to face Reigns
- Kaitlyn becomes the new WWE Divas Champion she beats AJ Lee and Paige in the Triple Threat but Kaitlyn didn't do it alone she had help yet again, the masked woman strikes again but then the masked woman takes off her mask to reveal herself, it is Sofia Cortez from NXT, what is she doing here? Better yet why would Sofia align herself with Kaitlyn or The Committee in general? Kaitlyn would not even be champion if it wasn't for her but AJ does have her rematch clause I mean she is the champion after all but The Committee is off to a winning start I just hope they fall sooner rather than later
- Angle and Rhodes backstage former rivals who had quite the rivalry are face to face, if that was Angle giving Rhodes a pep talk before Rhodes' WWE Championship match against Bray Wyatt in tonight's main event, then I wonder if Angle managed to get through to Rhodes?
- Paul Heyman Guys Paul Heyman's clients Cesaro and Ohno become the new WWE Tag Team Champions beating The Real Americans of Swagger & Benjamin Colter's boys, this match was so back and forth all the way throughout but it was inevitable that Cesaro and Ohno would become champions and after all the dissension between these 2, I would say they more or less have bounced back
- Kane, Batista and Orton ruining the returns of Ziggler, DiBiase and Hennig by beating them I was hoping just hoping that The Uprising would beat The Committee here because I am sick of seeing them run roughshod over the WWE and I was hoping just hoping for a miracle here because no one I think expected The Committee to win this match but if they think this is over they can think again
- I am sick I am literally sick to my stomach because of Tyson Kidd beating Natalya here, his now ex wife here in this Intergender Grudge Match because I don't tolerate or condone such violence like this but I was hoping that Natalya would beat Kidd here but this win just makes Tyson Kidd even more of a heel it makes him even more hated and I just hope someone someone beats the holy hell out of him and soon
- Seth Rollins the 2013 King of the Ring winner and #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship retains his WWE Intercontinental Championship against another first ballot WWE future Hall of Famer in Kurt Angle, now look at the list of names Rollins has beaten such as Jericho, Ambrose, Sheamus and Cody Rhodes and after what he did to WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels I will say this Rollins looks like he could be the next World Heavyweight Champion and after he has restored prestige to the WWE Intercontinental Championship and he has been champion for how long now? Can Rollins make history and become a double champion at SummerSlam? Angle losing because he was distracted by Lesnar's music hitting and instead of Lesnar he gets Heyman, I see Angle/Lesnar at SummerSlam for sure
- Again The Committee runs roughshod over the WWE here tonight at Payback AJ Styles becomes the new Mr. Money in the Bank and wins himself a WWE contract in the process AJ is now a part of the active roster and he has a briefcase which guarantees him a WWE Championship or World Heavyweight Championship match any time between now and WrestleMania 30 he has until Mania to cash in but AJ with him as a Committee member and as Mr. Money in the Bank it is pretty much a given that Styles will bring home gold to The Committee but which champion will he cash in on? Triple H costs Ambrose his career again and Ambrose is still fired still out of the WWE but I can see Ambrose making Triple H's life a living hell now as retaliation but I just want to see the WWE Board of Directors fire Triple H as COO and fire Stephanie as well, it would be justice in my book as far as I'm concerned and I hope the Board strips Kaitlyn of her title too especially after what happened to Vince and I hope the Board suspends Batista, Kane and Orton for what they did to Vince too
- AJ if he were to cash in on WWE Champion Bray Wyatt he would be signing his own death warrant but also if AJ were to cash in on Bryan or Rollins then I could see him even fail at that
- Neville becoming the new WWE United States Champion by winning the Battle Royal for the vacant WWE United States Championship, Neville in an upset he did the impossible here as far as I'm concerned because no one including myself thought that he could do it but he managed to last eliminating Ryback to get the job done, this makes Neville now a marked man especially now that he has that title
- And in the main event Bray Wyatt more or less proving that he has become as dangerous as he has ever been perhaps the most maniacal most diabolical evil superstar in the WWE not only beating Rhodes but destroying Cody Rhodes this was not just a fight or a battle this was a war the blood the carnage, the referee stoppage here not one not two not three not four but 5 Tombstone Piledrivers Wyatt delivered to Rhodes no doubt Rhodes is injured no doubt Wyatt has put Rhodes on the shelf, Rhodes his career could very well be over, and if AJ Styles were smart he would not cash in on Bray because look at what he just did
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Post by ✖ AJ on May 15, 2015 19:51:59 GMT -5
Alright, Payback is a Ryan. I MEAN BITCH. Same thing. Top kek. Anyway, that poster - as I dunno if I mentioned it before or not - is ace. That Veronica Vaughn is one piece of ACE. Anyway, on to the show and off with the shenanigans... for now. Solid Kickoff program and I dig the Roman Reigns heel explanation saying he isn't John Cena, it works well. I think their inevitable match up at Summerslam should be good and should have Reigns walk out the winner, even if he doesn't top the feud at the end. Once again, you go hard with the Divas and uniquely have them open things up here. I'm surprised by Kaitlyn winning to some extent, but AJ Lee and Paige are a bit higher than the belt at this point. Sofia Cortez is Ivelisse right? Right. Fine stuff with her being in the mix, I suppose, adds something different to this long feud. Dug the prep speech from Angle to Rhodes... next up we have Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno win the WWE Tag Team Championships. I had them as champions for 231 days... you gonna top that? Not a big fan of back-to-back tag matches going on with The Committee vs The Uprising coming up immediately afterward, but I'm good with The Committee winning this one as I see The Uprising getting a big win down the road at either Summerslam or Survivor Series. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn at Summerslam? Schwing. Big ups for them, even if it may be something that should be saved for way, way down the line as a potential top level PPV match, but it could also be something to look back on down the line. We'll see. Tyson Kidd vs Natalya... would never happen. Not like this, at least, but it was what it was and it was certainly interesting. Kidd being a bitch and making his 'ex-wife' tap out was sweet... I don't know how far he will go, but we'll see what happens. Next up, we have a big rub match for Seth Rollins as he manages to defeat a veteran and legend in Kurt Angle, certainly making him look very strong heading in to his World Heavyweight Championship mmatch agaisnt Daniel Bryan at Summerslam. Hey! Jerry Lawler is back! (Boo, says a lot of people, boo). AJ Styles beats Dean Ambrose. I'm shocked, really. Even with the involvement of Triple H, The Committee I just didn't expect Styles to win based off of the MITB being involved, but I understand why he did. Oh snap, Rhyno is back and he is in the United States Championship battle royal! Rightfully, though, we see the newcomer Adrian Neville win the belt and he gets a nice nod by eliminating somebody like Ryback at the end. DA BIG GUY! Some good mixtures of stuff in the battle royal as well to keep a flow of things, such as Del Rio and Rusev... finally, the personal main event that you did a good job making a credible pay-per-view main event, even if in a B-PPV like Payback and I'm glad that Bray Wyatt got the victory. While the regular person would feel bad for Cody, I don't want him to cap off with a title victory... Wyatt is the top heel and needs it. A srong pay-per-view, even with some decisions I wasn't too keen on... weird to think of this being in 2013 of all things, by the way. Not too in love with the new WWE logo being debuted but eff it, it's no big deal. As always, intrigued by the follow up to everything.
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Post by Planktung on May 16, 2015 3:33:04 GMT -5
Today, July 15th, World Wrestling Entertainment launched the WWE Network in the United States. Touted heavily by the organization up to this point, the Network allows subscribers access to all live Pay-Per-View events, archived shows from WWE, WCW and ECW, and original content not available anywhere else. During an encore presentation of last night's Payback event, the feed was interrupted during Dean Ambrose and AJ Styles' Ladder match. After a few seconds, the static screen would turn to a live broadcast from the home of Derrick Bateman.
"What a big day it is for the WWE and all of its fans, huh? The WWE Network is finally available in the United States and for just $9.99, you basically get the history of not just the WWE, but sports entertainment as whole right at your fingertips. You can also go back and relive some of my glorious moments. Most notably WrestleMania XXIX. In the middle of MetLife Stadium, I climbed a ladder and retrieved the coveted Money in the Bank briefcase. I held that damn thing to my chest and was not going to let it go until the moment where I chose to hand it over in exchange for either the WWE or World Heavyweight Championship. Months later, it was taken from me. And it wasn't just the briefcase that was ripped out of my hands. Vincent Kennedy McMahon abused his powers as the Chairman of the Board and fired me unjustifiably! Need I remind you all that I had until WrestleMania XXX to cash-in? Why should a short-term injury affect that!? What did I do to deserve any of this!? Speak my mind!? Tell the truth! Because that's all that I did! And how did you people react? You cheered and celebrated as if I was some criminal who was apprehended! I got a bit of assistance getting back into the building later on in the night and made sure that Vince heard my response loud and clear. In the week that's passed, I learned that it wasn't just the WWE, its fan base and The Uprising who were out to get me. Has anyone in The Committee extended a hand out to me? No. Not a single phone call, e-mail or anything from any of them. I was forced to watch all of them stand tall at Payback while I sit here at home with a dislocated elbow and a shattered dream. Moving onto today, you're all probably wondering how you're even listening to me right now. Being a very rich man, I have friends with some of the highest IQ scores in the world. With that level of intelligence comes the ability to, say, hack into the WWE Network and allow me to speak my mind for a few minutes. I think I've said all that I need to for right now, but this won't be the only time that I interrupt your little $9.99 feed. Maybe it'll be tomorrow, the next day, next week, next month. You never know when you're going to see me rise back into relevance again, but trust me, you will. Until next time, my name is Derrick Bateman and the WWE, The Committee, The Uprising, all of you watching and especially Vince McMahon can go to hell."
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Post by tg11 on May 16, 2015 7:25:22 GMT -5
It seems Bateman he is coming off here as an anti-authority babyface type considering he is going after everyone here in this message he is putting out, he is going after the Chairman for firing him, The Uprising and also going after the very group that he was apart of that being The Committee because let's face it The Committee cast him aside the moment he went down with his injury and then he was fired, did Triple H, Stephanie, Orton, Batista, Kane, AJ Styles or even Kaitlyn do anything to reach out to him? No they all turned their backs on him just like how Vince did just like how everyone in the WWE turned their backs on Bateman and now that Bateman is all alone, I wonder if this is how Bateman makes his return to WWE? I wonder if Vince decides to rehire Bateman and bring him back or if it ends up being Linda McMahon or even Shane McMahon who decides to bring him back?
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Post by Planktung on May 19, 2015 21:23:12 GMT -5
Following the signature WWE intro, a video package was shown to recap the events from last night's Payback even on Pay-Per-View. Three brand new champions were crowned on what was a night that the WWE Universe will not forget any time soon. Kaitlyn managed to defeat Paige and AJ Lee to capture the Divas Championship. Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno became the new WWE Tag Team Champions, and Adrian Neville outlasted nearly two dozen other competitors to claim the vacant United States Championship. With assistance from Triple H, AJ Styles came out on top against Dean Ambrose to earn a WWE contract as well as the Money in the Bank briefcase. And in the main event, Bray Wyatt delivered a beating to Cody Rhodes like we've never seen before. The images shown from the match had to be masked in black and white due to the gruesome scene. Ultimately, the official would be forced to step in and stop the bout after Rhodes was the recipient of five Tombstone Piledrivers. Bray Wyatt still stands tall as the WWE Champion. What is to come in the fallout of Payback as we head towards SummerSlam?
Cutting to the arena in Brooklyn, New York, the entrance music of Triple H hit as the COO made his way out to a massively negative response from the WWE Universe. Hunter, who was on the verge of being fired last Monday night by Mr. McMahon, smiled heavily as he stated that Payback went exactly according to plan. "A clean sweep for the greatest group of individuals in WWE history, The Committee! For those who didn't tune in last night, you can do so right now on the WWE Network for just $9.99. Doesn't that sound fantastic? Come on, just say it with me. Nine! Ninety! Nine!" said 'The Game,' reminding everyone that the WWE Network launched today in the United States. "But just to show the WWE Universe what went down twenty-four hours ago, here's a visual representation. It wasn't AJ Lee who walked out of Payback with the Divas Championship, and it fortunately was not Paige, either. Ladies and gentlemen, The Committee gives to you the brand new Divas Champion, Kaitlyn!" After Hunter's introduction, Kaitlyn would make her way out to the stage, but without her was the woman who aided her in the Triple Threat match, Sofia Cortez. Nonetheless, Kaitlyn walked down to the ring and shook Triple H's hand before 'The Game' brought out the next group of victorious Committee members - the trio of Randy Orton, Batista and Kane. The three of them were out next, gloating about their win over the returning Dolph Ziggler and Wrestling Royalty. "Last, but certainly not least, it is my pleasure to inform everyone that Dean Ambrose is STILL without a WWE contract. The newest member of the roster and brand new holder of the Money in the Bank briefcase. MY handpicked future face of the WWE, give it up for AJ Styles!" Styles' very first WWE theme song, "Demi-Gods," would hit as the 'Phenomenal One' made his way out to the stage with the Money in the Bank briefcase in his hands. As Styles arrogantly walked towards the ring, Michael Cole mentioned on commentary that Styles is set to make his in-ring RAW debut tonight against a member of The Uprising, CM Punk. Styles hugged Triple H, taking the microphone for a minute to thank 'The Game' for welcoming him into the WWE and The Committee with open arms. "The WWE Universe is about to find out what the rest of the world has known over over a decade and that is that I, AJ Styles, am the greatest professional wrestler on the face of this planet! And if my God-given abilities aren't enough to prove that, maybe this will do the trick," Styles said before holding up the Money in the Bank briefcase for everyone to see. He handed the microphone back over to Triple H, who said that after what happened last week, no one expected to see The Committee united as one here tonight. "But that's exactly what you're all getting. And trust me. This will be the sight for a long, long time to come because I will be in a position of power until the day that I die! And there isn't a damn thing that anyone can-" said Hunter before the entrance music of Vince McMahon hit! The audience erupted as it seemed that the Chairman of the Board would hand down the verdict that he intended on last week. While Vince was not present in the arena due to his injuries sustained at the hands of The Committee, he did appear on the titantron from WWE Headquarters in Stamford. Vince told Hunter that before he gets down to business, he wants to congratulate The Committee on coming out of Payback victorious. "I've got my fair share of words for each individual in that ring, but the fact of the matter is that they got the job done last night. However, that was last night. We need to look ahead to the future, and if it weren't Randy Orton, Batista, Kane, Kaitlyn and Derrick Bateman, you wouldn't even have a job at the moment, Triple H. I very well could finish what I started last week and fire you right now...... but I'm not going to," Vince stated, only confusing the WWE Universe. While Triple H was all smiles, Vince rephrased his wording. "I will not fire you, but I'm going to give a select group of superstars the chance to do so. Right now, I would like for all members of The Uprising to join you all in the ring."
More cheers could be heard as CM Punk, Wade Barrett, Dolph Ziggler, Ted DiBiase and Joe Hennig all marched down to the ring, The Committee and Uprising coming face-to-face. Vince McMahon stated that after discussing a few things with The Uprising, he and the stable came to resolution regarding their future. "Last week, I personally fired Derrick Bateman in the middle of that and as long as I'm breathing, he will never step foot in this company again. But with his termination came an opening on the roster and I'm pleased to reveal the man who will be filling that vacancy. Ladies and gentlemen, the newest member of the WWE roster...... Dean Ambrose!" The roof nearly came off of the Barclays Center as Ambrose made his way out onto the stage, Triple H and the rest of The Committee livid as they believed that after last night, he was finally out of their lives for good. "Thee 'Lunatic Fringe' is back!" Michael Cole said as Ambrose stepped into the ring, joining his Uprising brethrens while standing across from Hunter. After welcoming Ambrose back onto the roster, Vince said that this battle between The Uprising and Committee has gone on long enough. "I'm sick of all of this. Superstars being thrown out of the building every week. Matches ending in complete chaos. It's all going to end and I'll make sure of it. At SummerSlam, there's going to be one match that settles everything. The biggest WarGames match of all time! The Committee vs. The Uprising! Six against six! If Uprising wins, Triple H will officially be removed as the COO of WWE! But if The Committee wins...... I will personally hand over the position of Chairman to him. Either way, this ends in Los Angeles." The stakes have never been any higher than they will be in the WarGames match on August 18th. Ambrose, Punk, Barrett, Ziggler and Wrestling Royalty left the ring as Triple H asked Vince how he could make a six-versus-six match up when there are only five Committee members. "You're right, Hunter. After what happened to me last week, I have every right throw to you and the rest of your unit into WarGames short one man, but I'm going to be fair about this. You have until the end of the night to find yourself a sixth member. If you can't, then we're going to have a Handicap WarGames match." The pressure is now on for The Committee to find one more superstar who will be willing to go to war with them against The Uprising at SummerSlam.
Returning to Monday Night RAW, a recap of the opening segment was shown as we learned numerous bits of breaking news from the WWE Chairman, Vince McMahon. Because of Derrick Bateman's firing and the actions of The Committee last Monday, Dean Ambrose has been personally reinstated by Mr. McMahon. Along with that, we now know that the rivalry between The Committee and The Uprising will come to an end at SummerSlam in the biggest WarGames match of all-time. Dean Ambrose, CM Punk, Wade Barrett, Dolph Ziggler and Wrestling Royalty will take on Triple H, AJ Styles, Randy Orton, Batista, Kane and a sixth member who The Committee must choose by the end of the evening. Also, during the commercial break, we learned that the originally scheduled main event between Punk and Styles will now be a Six Man Tag Team match. Punk, Barrett and Ambrose collide with Styles, Orton and Batista!
UNITED STATES CHAMPION ADRIAN NEVILLE DEF. THE MIZ W/ THE AWESOME ENTOURAGE IN A NON-TITLE MATCH: Last night at Payback, the highly anticipated Battle Royal saw Adrian Neville come out on top as the new United States Champion. Tonight, the 'Man That Gravity Forgot' went up against The Miz, who has been very vocal regarding his disdain for Neville. After the new champion leaped off the top rope onto Big E Langston and Damien Sandow, he stepped back into the ring apron, catching the charging Miz with a swift kick. Neville ascended to the top rope, connecting with the Red Arrow to get the victory.
Cheers emerged as Adrian Neville rose to his feet, reclaiming the United States Championship from the official. As Neville celebrated a hard fought victory, Byron Saxton would step into the ring and get a quick word with the new champion. "Byron, I've competed all over the world and have been fortunate enough to have the career that many athletes dream of. Last night was without a doubt my greatest accomplishment yet. Outlasting over a dozen other superstars to become the brand new United States Cha-" Neville was not allowed to finish speaking as Ryback ran down to the ring, running through the 'Man That Gravity Forgot' with a Meathook Clothesline! 'The Big Guy' picked up the United States Championship, holding it high while standing over the man who eliminated him in the Battle Royal last night.
Returning to Monday Night RAW, a recap of Piper's Pit from the Payback Kickoff Show aired, featuring Roman Reigns' spear to Jerry 'The King' Lawler. Returning to the live feed, Michael Cole mentioned to Lawler that earlier today on Twitter, Reigns issued a challenge to him for a match here tonight on RAW. Lawler stated that he was aware of Reigns' challenge, and while it may not be the wisest decision, he accepts the challenge of the 'One Man Army.' Lawler left the announce table to get prepared, John Bradshaw Layfield stating that 'The King' may have just called his last match if he really intends on taking on Roman Reigns tonight.
WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS ANTONIO CESARO & KASSIUS OHNO W/ PAUL HEYMAN DEF. LOS MATADORES W/ EL TORITO IN A NON-TITLE MATCH: New WWE Tag Team Champions were crowned at Payback when Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno bested Jack Swagger and Shelton Benjamin, The Real Americans. Tonight, the new champions battled Los Matadores in a rematch from SmackDown, once again putting them after hitting Fernando with the Crown of Thorns.
While Justin Roberts was announcing Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno as the victors, Paul Heyman snatched the microphone from him and gave his own announcement. "Ladies and gentlemen, the winners of this match.... your reigning! Defending! WWE Tag Team Champions! 'The King of Swing' Antonio Cesaro and 'That Young Knockout Kid' Kassius Ohno!" Paul Heyman stepped into the ring and raised the arms of his two clients, though there would be little time to celebrate as The Real Americans will be invoking their rematch clause this coming Friday on SmackDown!
In the backstage area, Wrestling Royalty were shown watching a television monitor, breaking away from The Uprising momentarily to get a glimpse of the new WWE Tag Team Champions. Renee Young approached the duo, asking for their thoughts on everything that transpired both at Payback and earlier in the night regarding The Uprising and Committee. Ted DiBiase said that he and Joe Hennig can't change anything about the past. They can only look towards the future where at SummerSlam, Triple H and the rest of The Committee will get everything that they have coming to them. "We never lost the WWE Tag Team Titles. The Committee took them from us and left us on the shelf in the process. But now, we're back. And after The Uprising is victorious at SummerSlam, Ted and I have our sights set on one thing - getting back what is ours, the WWE Tag Team Championships. We don't care which two men have the titles. Cesaro and Ohno. The Real Americans. Hell, anything can happen in the WWE. For all we know, Hideo Itami and Finn Balor could be the champions by that point. Whoever it is, we're coming after them," Hennig said.
Following the commercial break, Paul Heyman was shown in the locker room area along with Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno, congratulating the new WWE Tag Team Champions on their victory moments ago. "Now, you two have The Real Americans on SmackDown in a Payback rematch. No issues at all, right?" Heyman asked as Cesaro and Ohno seemed both confident and arrogant about their first title defense. Triple H would soon interrupt the discussion, shaking hands with all three men. "Fantastic job you've done with these two superstars, Heyman. I've been impressed with Cesaro and Ohno. So much to the point where The Committee and I would be honored to have one of you two on our team for SummerSlam. Maybe, Heyman, this offer can be extended to Brock Lesnar as well," Triple H said. "As the agent of these two gentlemen and Brock Lesnar, I appreciate The Committee's offer, Hunter. However, this is a situation that we would prefer to stay out. My clients and I will not go anywhere near the WarGames match, so proceed with your search for a sixth member," Heyman said, rejecting the COO's offer.
The entrance music of Seth Rollins hit as the Intercontinental Champion made his way down to the ring, Brooklyn showering the 2013 King of the Ring winner. Once in the ring, Rollins took a microphone and stated that this time last week, the entire world was doubting his ability to defeat Kurt Angle at Payback. "And what happened? Once again, I proved the entire WWE Universe wrong! No one thought I could out-wrestle one of the greatest of all-time, but I did! No one believed that I was going to win King of the Ring, but guess what? I did. Now, it's the same story with a different setting and opponent. At SummerSlam in five weeks, I finally get my World Heavyweight Championship match against Daniel Bryan. The same Daniel Bryan who I put on the shelf when I Curb Stomped his brains onto that announce table! Bryan tried to be the hero and avenge his mentor, Shawn Michaels, but nobody, NOBODY, gets the better of me. At SummerSlam, I'm going to beat Bryan with the greatest of ease and become a double champion." Before Rollins could continue, he was cut off by the theme song of the World Heavyweight Champion himself, Daniel Bryan. "Yes! Yes! Yes!" shouted the audience as Bryan made his way down to the ring for the first time since he was the victim of an attack by Seth Rollins on SmackDown a number of weeks ago. Bryan met Rollins in the ring, saying that he, for one, didn't doubt his ability to defeat Kurt Angle last night. "Seth, you and I have known each other for years. I know for a fact that you're one of the best in the industry today. It's your attitude that brings you down. The thought of someone such as yourself being the World Heavyweight Champion makes me, everyone in that locker room and the WWE Universe sick to our stomachs, so it's my job to make sure that doesn't happen at SummerSlam." Rollins laughed to himself, telling Bryan, "There you go once again, Daniel. Trying to come to the rescue of everyone. What is it that Triple H has always said? 'Best for business?' That's what me being the World Heavyweight and Intercontinental Champion is." Bryan told Rollins that it's interesting he brings up the fact that he can become a double champion. "If you beat me at SummerSlam, you're going to walk around here with two championships. If I win, you're still going to have the Intercontinental Championship. Does that seem, I don't know, fair to any of you guys?" Bryan asked. The fans in the Barclays Center responded with thunderous "No!" chants. "You see, Seth, maybe I want that opportunity to hold both the World Heavyweight and Intercontinental Titles, but I can't. Unless..... you were to put the Intercontinental Championship on the line at SummerSlam and we make our match Title for Title!" A huge pop emerged as Rollins looked around at his surroundings, trying to quiet the fans down. "No, Bryan! The opportunity to become a double champion at SummerSlam is mine! Not yours! This match will be for the World Heavyweight Championship and ONLY that!" As Rollins was attempting to leave the ring, Vince McMahon appeared on the titantron once again, stating that while he is currently focused on the ongoing situation between The Uprising and The Committee, he couldn't help but overhear Daniel Bryan's suggestion. "Title for Title at SummerSlam...... winner takes home the World Heavyweight and Intercontinental Championships......? I like it! However, I think we also need to ask what the WWE Universe thinks. Does everyone want to see both championships be up for grabs in the Staples Center?" Vince asked, which the crowd answered back with "Yes!" chants. Vince finalized the decision, confirming that Bryan and Rollins' championships will be on the line at SummerSlam! Title for Title on August 18th!
ALBERTO DEL RIO DEF. RUSEV W/ LANA VIA DISQUALIFICATION: Finally. The animosity between Rusev and Alberto Del Rio has been building up for weeks and the two would at last have the opportunity to compete in a one-on-one match up. The two superstars competed in a Pay-Per-View quality match, Del Rio coming close on more than on occasion to handing the 'Super Athlete' his first pinfall defeat. With Rusev back against a corner, Del Rio delivered three Enziguris, all of which were needed to bring him to the canvas. Del Rio began to call for the Cross Armbreaker when Lana stepped into the ring, removing one of her heels and clocking the 'Mexican Aristocrat' in the back of the head with it! Del Rio instantly fell to the canvas as the official called for the bell.
The announcement was made that Alberto Del Rio was the winner via disqualification, the audience booing heavily at the result. Rusev got to his feet, waiting for Del Rio to do the same before connecting with a huge Superkick. Del Rio was then placed in the Accolade, Lana shouting in his face. "You FAIL, Alberto! You fail your country! You fail these people!" Lana yelled out before Rusev finally released the submission hold. Rusev and Lana stood tall over Del Rio with the Russian flag hanging behind them.
Returning from the commercial break, Rusev and Lana were shown walking down a corridor, having just decimated Alberto Del Rio and left him laying in the center of the ring. The two were suddenly approached by Triple H, who praised their work and stated that he's been a fan of Rusev's ever since he stepped onto the scene in WWE. "Rusev, you're an unstoppable force. The kind of monster that The Committee would be proud to have fight alongside us at SummerSlam," Hunter said, offering the 'Super Athlete' a spot on his WarGames team. Lana spoke on Rusev's behalf, saying that it is flattering for a man such as himself to sing the praises of a true hero of the Russian Federation. "However, Rusev has an allegiance already. He fights side-by-side with the entire land of Mother Russia, including Vladimir Putin. Our nation would not take kindly to fighting for the cause of someone who cannot even control his own show." Lana and Rusev left the scene, Triple H still without a sixth member for Team Committee.
SIR KENNETH CAMERON W/ WILLIAM REGAL DEF. ROB VAN DAM: The in-ring RAW debut at former NXT superstar, Sir Kenneth Cameron. Kenneth competed in the United States Championship Battle Royal last night, lasting until the final three in an outstanding showing. Van Dam, however, was eliminated early on by Kofi Kingston, who shocked the world with his actions. Kingston was not in attendance here tonight, leaving the WWE Universe to wonder if Xavier Woods' words managed to influence him. Van Dam was able to remain focused, but it was an Impaler DDT from Kenneth that gained him the victory.
William Regal stepped into the ring and raised the arm of his protege, Sir Kenneth Cameron picking up a huge victory over Rob Van Dam in his first match on RAW. "Look at the talent that we've seen come on from NXT. Seth Rollins, Paige, Kassius Ohno, Adrian Neville. Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens are squaring off at SummerSlam. The future is bright and if you ask me, Sir Kenneth Cameron could be leading the charge!" John Bradshaw Layfield stated.
Backstage, Kurt Angle was shown walking down to the ring. The Olympic Gold Medalist addresses the WWE Universe, next!
A promo was shown for this Wednesday's edition of NXT. With their SummerSlam match now official, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens will sign the contract for the highly anticipated encounter. Plus, the remaining three superstars in the Revision Championship Scramble match do battle in a Triple Threat match. Tyler Breeze, Adam Cole and Evan Bourne battle it out! WWE NXT, this Wednesday night on ION Television.
Returning to RAW in Brooklyn, New York, Kurt Angle made his way out to a massive ovation. Wrestling's only Olympic Gold Medalist, who failed to capture the Intercontinental Championship last night at Payback, stepped into the ring and said that ever since returning home to the WWE one year ago, he's had to hear the same thing time and time again. "You're too old. You're washed up. You're a shell of your old self. And so far.... I feel like I've proven those people right. I couldn't become World Heavyweight Champion at Survivor Series last year. I failed again at WrestleMania, and with that loss, I was fully prepared to pack my bags and go home for good. Then, Brock Lesnar decided to ensure my retirement. That attack made me realize that I've still got something left in the tank for Lesnar and will not call it a career until I've gotten my hands on him! With that being said, I know that Paul Heyman is sitting somewhere backstage right now. I'm not asking for you, Paul, right now. I'm demanding that you come out here and we have ourselves a little talk." Seconds later, Paul Heyman made his way down to the ring, not intimidated by the words of Angle. "Mr. Angle, because I never got the chance to explain myself yesterday at Payback, I will go ahead and do so now. What I proved 24 hours ago is that you are afraid of my client. The most dominant athlete in the history of this great sport. The 'Beast Incarnate,' Brock Lesnar! You claim that you want Brock Lesnar in the middle of this ring, but we all know what would happen, Angle. You would be destroyed! Ripped apart limb from limb! You wouldn't have the opportunity to retire under your own power. Instead, you would be confined to a hospital bed for the rest of your because bad things happen when you cross paths with Brock Lesnar." Angle responded to Heyman by saying that as much as he would like to believe Brock is invincible, he knows that isn't the case. "I've beaten Brock Lesnar before. Not only that, but I'm one of the only competitors in history to ever make him tap out. As a matter of fact, that took place ten years ago at SummerSlam in 2003. Brock and I left our marks in this ring that year. Not just SummerSlam, but WrestleMania XIX as well. A one hour Iron Man match on SmackDown. All of which can be viewed on the WWE Network for just $9.99, might I add," said Angle, a portion of the crowd laughing at his brief Network promotion. "It's been nearly a full decade since Brock Lesnar and I competed against each other in a WWE ring, so why not commemorate that? I want your 'Beast' one-on-one at SummerSlam." With the audience approving of the challenge, Heyman told Angle that being the representative of Brock, he has the power to grant Angle that match on the spot. "But my client fights for a prize. What does he have to prove by stepping into this ring against you, Kurt? He's beaten you before, and you've managed to pull off miraculous victories over him. If this match at SummerSlam is going to happen, we want something in return...... and I think you know what it is, Mr. Angle." The Olympic Gold Medalist looked down for a bit, letting out a huge breath as he did indeed know what it was that Heyman wanted. "You know what, Paul? You're right. I made a promise to myself and the world months ago and I know that it's only fair if I stick to it. Give me Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam...... and that will be the final match of my career. No going back on my word this time." Heyman laughed to himself, thanking Angle for 'doing the right thing.' "My client, Brock Lesnar, and I will see you at SummerSlam." Paul Heyman left the ring as Angle seemed to have no regrets with his decision. At SummerSlam, Angle competes in the final match of his career against Brock Lesnar!
ROMAN REIGNS DEF. JERRY 'THE KING' LAWLER: This match came to be as a result of what transpired last night on the Payback Kickoff Show when Roman Reigns was a guest on Piper's Pit. There was not much of a contest here as Roman Reigns dominated Jerry 'The King' Lawler for the entire match, eventually finishing him off with a Spear.
Boos emerged as Roman Reigns rose to his feet, refusing to have his arm raised. The 'One Man Army' picked Jerry Lawler off of the canvas, throwing him out to ringside. In an uncomfortable sight, Reigns dragged Lawler up to the stage, where he threw him into the LED set up. Reigns backed away, setting up 'The King' for a Spear. "Oh my goodness," said Michael Cole, knowing that this could end terribly for his broadcast colleauge. Suddenly, the entrance music of John Cena hit! Reigns immediately turned his attention to the curtain, walking towards it as Cena emerged from the backstage area! "John Cena is here! The man who Roman Reigns tried to take out last month!" John Bradshaw Layfield yelled out as Cena and Reigns traded blows on the stage. Cena was able to get the upper hand, throwing Reigns face-first into the WWE logo! Cena continued to fire away with strikes onto Reigns until numerous officials hit the scene to separate the two superstars.
After the commercial break, Michael Cole and John Bradshaw Layfield briefly ran down the events that just took place. Before Roman Reigns could inflict serious damage to Jerry Lawler, John Cena made his return and immediately went after Reigns. The two superstars had to be separated by officials, but it's inevitable that they will cross paths again in the future as Cena will not rest until he gets revenge against the 'One Man Army.'
Black and white images from last night's WWE Championship match were shown, where Bray Wyatt decimated Cody Rhodes and literally left him lying in a pool of his own blood. "It was one of the most difficult things I've ever had to watch. Once Cody got that gash on his forehead, it was all Bray Wyatt and now, we're not even sure when or if we'll ever see Cody Rhodes again," Bradshaw stated before the signature of The Wyatt Family hit. Bray Wyatt was shown sitting in a room by himself, the WWE Championship in his lap. "What did I say? Love is infectious. Passion is venom..... but even then, those things don't kill you....... I do. Hahaha. Black and white is the only vision that they'll allow you see the carnage, but in color, you see everything. And the color that Cody Rhodes last saw was nothing but red. The memory lives through the stains of blood that I cast upon the surface! The son of the industry is gone now. You people watched Cody Rhodes grow up from a weak boy into an even weaker man and it was at my hand that he faded away! Cody has passed on into the same place that The Undertaker did..... the suffering. It could have been different, though. Cody and Undertaker could still be here with all of us today. All that they had to do was look up at the sky and follow the buzzards!" Wyatt laughed to himself before the signature hit one more time.
Cutting back to the arena, Chris Jericho made his entrance to a thunderous ovation as 'Y2J' was set to host another edition of the Highlight Reel. After welcoming the WWE Universe, Jericho stated that his guest tonight is one of the most despised superstars active today. "I'm not going to say any more because whatever is on my mind, I'll say to his face. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Tyson Kidd!" Kidd's theme song hit as he walked down to the ring, using his Beat headphones to drawn out the boos from the Brooklyn crowd. Once in the ring, Kidd took a seat, but refused to shake Jericho's hand. "Go ahead, Chris. Say whatever it is that's on your mind. No, seriously. I'm very interested in this," Kidd said, trying to turn the tables on the host. "Fine. Tyson, what you've done over the last number of weeks has actually made me ashamed to say that you were once my friend. A fellow Canadian. Someone who took a very similar path into the WWE that I did. You spent years making a name for yourself all over the world, and then you finally get your big break here....... and you throw away all of the people who meant so much to you as if they were useless garbage. You colleagues. Your mentor. For God's sake, Tyson, you beat your ex-wife on Pay-Per-View last night. I don't know how else to put it, but...... you're a sorry excuse for a human being," Jericho said without any hesitance. "I'm a sorry excuse? That really means a lot coming from the guy who poked fun at Dean Malenko's father, punched Shawn Michaels' wife and tried to blind him," Kidd stated as a response. "I'm not trying to make myself seem like an angel here. I know that I've done some despicable things in my career, but I never did them to the people I claimed to love and hold dear to my heart. You, on the other hand, just don't give a damn about anyone other than myself," said 'Y2J.' Tyson Kidd would then question why Jericho even brought him onto this show. "Because if you're just going to ridicule me and make disparaging remarks, then I could just get on a plane, go home and feed my cats." "I called you onto my show, Tyson, because I believe that someone needs to put you in your place. Don't pick a fight with Natalya or Bret Hart. Pick a fight with me!" The crowd roared in support of Jericho as Kidd stood up from his chair, leaving the ring. He stopped halfway up the entrance ramp and turned back to Jericho. "You want a match against me, Jericho? Fine. I'll see you next week." Just like that, we have a huge bout set for next Monday night. Chris Jericho goes one-on-one with Tyson Kidd!
Returning to the broadcast, Tyson Kidd was shown walking towards the locker room area, having just accepted the challenge of Chris Jericho on the Highlight Reel. Kidd was approached by the trio of AJ Styles, Randy Orton and Batista. The new Mr. Money in the Bank greeted Kidd, saying that it's a pleasure to finally meet him. "Big fan of yours, Tyson, as I know you are of me. Don't listen to whatever Chris Jericho or anyone else has to say about you. You're a top tier talent in this industry and deserve to be treated as such. Which is why we in The Committee want to offer you the sixth and final spot on our team for WarGames at SummerSlam," Styles said. "Tyson Kidd and The Committee in WarGames? That does sound pretty cool.... fact! But you know another fact, guys? After years of being treated with no respect around here, I'm finally getting the recognition I deserve. I shrugged off the dead weight that was my ex-wife. I don't need to carry anyone else. Thanks for the offer, though. We should tape trade sometime," Kidd said to Styles before leaving the picture. The Committee were left annoyed after once again having their offer for a sixth member turned down.
DIVAS CHAMPION KAITLYN DEF. NAOMI IN A NON-TITLE MATCH: With the assistance of the masked woman who was revealed as Sofia Cortez, Kaitlyn managed to defeat AJ Lee and Paige to capture the Divas Championship. Kicking off her first reign with the title, the 'Hybrid-Diva' managed to overcome Naomi after hitting her with a huge mid-air Spear after Naomi bounced off of the middle turnbuckle.
The closing bell sounded as Kaitlyn stood victoriously, retrieving the Divas Championship from ringside. "Kaitlyn knows that had it not been for Sofia Cortez, who is conveniently not here tonight, she wouldn't have the Divas Title," Michael Cole stated as Kaitlyn celebrated her win to the dismay of the WWE Universe. Suddenly, the entrance music of AJ Lee hit as she skipped out onto the stage, clapping her hands before beginning to speak. "Oh, my dear bestie! I just wanted to come out here and congratulate you on becoming the Divas Champion at Payback! I'm so, SO proud of the fact that you managed to beat me...... except you didn't. Let me remind you of this, Kaitlyn. You pinned Paige last night. You still have yet to beat me and prove yourself as the true Divas Champion," AJ said as Kaitlyn demanded a microphone. "AJ, throughout all of the years that you and I were best friends, I never did quite learn if you're just arrogant or stupid. It's true that I didn't pin you last night, but I did last week. Hell, I beat you at King of the Ring. You haven't gotten the better of me at any point recently. You've got a rematch clause, so I imagine that you'll be using it." AJ responded to Kaitlyn by saying that she catches onto things much more well than she thought. "You're absolutely right. I do have a rematch clause that I intend on using next week. However, I looked through my contract earlier and noticed that I also have the power to choose a stipulation......" Kaitlyn became much more cautious at that point, having an idea as to what AJ was about to say. "No..... AJ, even you know better than that," Kaitlyn said in a crackling voice. AJ Lee continued to smile, raising the microphone closer to her mouth.
"....... Last...... Diva........ Standing!"
Kaitlyn dropped her microphone as she was left stunned while the entire audience came unglued. "Oh my God....." Michael Cole uttered as AJ waved at Kaitlyn before skipping to the backstage area. It's going to happen. Next week on RAW, AJ challenges Kaitlyn for the Divas Championship in Last Diva Standing II!
A graphic was shown for the Six Man Tag Team main event, pitting Dean Ambrose, CM Punk and Wade Barrett against Randy Orton, Batista and AJ Styles. That match is next, live on RAW!
Returning to RAW, a graphic was shown to confirm the bit of news that we just heard about. Next week, Kaitlyn will defend the Divas Championship against AJ Lee in the second ever Last Diva Standing match. "If you've never seen the first Last Diva Standing match from Extreme Rules, go watch it on the WWE Network. It was without a doubt the most unbelievable match in history, and next week, we're getting the sequel that we never thought would happen," John Bradshaw Layfield said. Just how far will AJ and Kaitlyn go to come out victorious as the Divas Champion?
DEAN AMBROSE, CM PUNK & WADE BARRETT VS. AJ STYLES, RANDY ORTON & BATISTA ENDED IN A NO CONTEST: Half of the competitors in the WarGames match at SummerSlam battled it out here in our main event. Dean Ambrose, who was personally reinstated by Vince McMahon, started things out against AJ Styles, immediately picking up where they left off at Payback. Towards the end of the match, CM Punk made the hot tag to Ambrose, who came in swinging against all three Committee members. After hitting a Suicide Dive onto Batista, Ambrose slid back into the ring and began measuring Styles for the Boma Ye. However, Kane would head down to the ring, going after the 'Lunatic Fringe.' Wrestling Royalty and Dolph Ziggler would soon get involved to even things up, which is where all hell broke loose and the match went out the window.
No decisive winner was determined as all members of The Committee and The Uprising went at it in a preview of what is to come at SummerSlam. When the dust settled, Dean Ambrose was able to connect with the Boma Ye onto Kane. The 'Lunatic Fringe' stood tall until Triple H attacked him from behind, striking the back of his knee. Hunter would roll his sleeves up, placing Ambrose in position for the Pedigree. Ambrose, however, fought out of it and hit 'The Game' with the Jawbreaker Lariat! Ambrose rose back up to his feet, looking for the chance to hit his nemesis with the Boma Ye knee strike. That was not to be, however, as the signature of The Wyatt Family hit. When the lights came back on, the WWE Champion Bray Wyatt was holding Ambrose in position for the Tombstone! "Oh my God, it's Bray Wyatt" Michael Cole shouted as the 'Eater of Worlds' planted Ambrose onto the top of his head! Wyatt stood to his feet, picking the WWE Title up from the canvas as he locked eyes with Triple H. Wyatt and Hunter came face-to-face, neither man forgetting their battles from earlier in the year. The rest of The Committee would step into the ring, not caring for the fact that all Uprising members were down and out. Styles, Orton, Batista, Kane and the entire world were wondering the same thing at that point - was Triple H so desperate to remain in power that he would be willing to make a deal with someone like Bray Wyatt, who attacked his family just months ago? We soon got our answer as Hunter extended his hand out, all Committee members shocked. Bray Wyatt let out a diabolical before accepting Triple H's handshake. "The deal with the devil has been made. Bray Wyatt is the sixth member of Team Committee," Cole said on commentary. The picture is now complete. The biggest WarGames match in history takes place at SummerSlam, and the WWE Champion, Bray Wyatt, will fight alongside The Committee!
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Post by Planktung on May 19, 2015 22:52:47 GMT -5
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Post by tg11 on May 20, 2015 6:23:27 GMT -5
- Starting off RAW with The Committee my God the group who make me sick more than anyone ever has, God and seeing the Payback PPV last night seeing them have a clean sweep of everything the way they have been running roughshod around here it just makes me sick so much so that I hope that their reign of terror ends sooner rather than later especially given Payback last night Ambrose is still fired mainly because of Triple H helping AJ Styles to win in the Ladder Match against Ambrose with not only a WWE contract on the line but also the Money in the Bank briefcase also being on the line, Orton, Batista and Kane beating Wrestling Royalty and Kaitlyn becoming the new WWE Divas Champion in the Triple Threat beating AJ and Paige all be it she had help from Sofia Cortez but still I am glad Vince is here, Vince he was taken out by The Committee last week on RAW but instead of being at RAW Vince shows up via satellite, I have to admit that is very smart on Vince's part showing up via satellite instead of doing it in person considering what happened to him but I was so sure he was going to fire Triple H the COO of this company but he doesn't but instead Vince reinstates Dean Ambrose into WWE, Ambrose now has a contract and there is nothing The Committee can do about it but Vince making a match for SummerSlam, Team Committee vs Team Uprising, 6 on 6 War Games Match, stipulations are as follows if Team Committee wins, Vince has to hand over the reigns of Chairman to his son-in-law Triple H but if Team Uprising wins Triple H is no longer the COO of WWE I am happy about that stipulation but this just ups the stakes for SummerSlam because Uprising have their 6 superstars they have Punk, Barrett, Wrestling Royalty DiBiase & Hennig, Ziggler and Ambrose but who does Team Committee have? They have Styles, Batista, Orton, Kane, and the COO himself Triple H but who will be their 6th member? I mean Bateman was fired from WWE personally by Vince so who will they get to join Team Committee
- So glad AJ Styles is using his Demi Gods theme, such a badass theme song for AJ Styles to have as his WWE theme
- AJ Styles is the new handpicked future of the WWE, it seems The Committee have replaced Bateman that fast I mean Bateman was a blip on the radar nothing more than a superstar who was expendable to The Committee cast aside in favor of Styles
- Main event of Punk vs Styles being changed into a 6 Man Tag with Styles teaming up with his Committee teammates Orton and Batista to face the team of Punk, Barrett and Ambrose I think is a great idea
- The new WWE United States Champion Neville beating The Miz, just goes to show us that Neville is a fighting champion or that he will become a fighting champion I mean in his first match as champion he beats The Miz a former WWE Champion a former Money in the Bank Ladder Match winner in your diary and a man who at one time was WWE United States Champion but then seeing Ryback attack Neville post-match it seems The Big Guy is not done with Neville at all not by a long shot as Ryback attacks the man who eliminated him last night in the WWE United States Championship Battle Royal last but Ryback getting his much needed revenge but I can only wonder what happens next? Ryback vs Neville for the WWE United States Championship at SummerSlam perhaps?
- Lawler is an idiot, why would you take this match with Reigns knowing what he is capable of? Lawler has no idea that Reigns is simply put just a Samoan badass, wrestling is in his blood 2nd generation superstar the son of WWE Hall of Famer one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions Sika of The Wild Samoans but still Roman after what he did to Cena Lawler would be wise enough not to get in the ring with Reigns
- WWE Tag Team Champions Paul Heyman Guys Cesaro & Ohno beating Los Matadores, I mean Heyman I have to give credit where credit is due because I honestly thought that this team would fall apart or that they would disintegrate with one of them turning on the other one given their tension but they managed to get the job done and win the WWE Tag Team Championships last night at Payback beating Swagger & Benjamin The Real Americans but I wonder what is next for Heyman's camp?
- Triple H's first offer goes to either Cesaro & or Ohno to be the 6th member for Team Committee and what did Heyman & his guys do? They declined because I bet you they hate Triple H a lot more than anyone else so why should they trust him?
- SummerSlam main event for the World Heavyweight Championship with Bryan defending his title against WWE Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins, having even more riding on this, the winner not only gets the World Heavyweight Championship but they also win the WWE Intercontinental Championship in a Winner Takes All, this means the complexion of this match just changed a whole lot
- Del Rio beating Rusev all be it by DQ, not only protects Rusev in terms of his undefeated streak it also protects Del Rio too in this feud especially for this match to end in a DQ and then the attack with Rusev putting Del Rio in the Accolade I think it is safe to say that this feud between Rusev and Del Rio is far from over and I can see it perhaps culminating into a match for SummerSlam, Del Rio vs Rusev at SummerSlam The Biggest Party of the Summer, it is pretty much inevitable at this point
- Wrestling Royalty DiBiase & Hennig want their WWE Tag Team Championships back I can't say as I blame them because they never really lost the titles and not to mention Batista & Orton put them on the shelf and they had to relinquish their titles but now that they are back they don't care which team they have to go through to get their titles back, I admire that I respect that but I wonder who the champions will be by the time DiBiase & Hennig do get their match for the titles?
- Rusev and Lana turning down Triple H's offer for Rusev being the 6th member for Team Committee, loved seeing Rusev turn down Triple H and The Committee but Triple H is still without a 6th member for his team at SummerSlam
- Sir Kenneth in his first match on RAW with his mentor/valet William Regal at ringside beats RVD a former WWE and ECW Champion a future first ballot WWE Hall of Famer and Kenneth beats him with ease pretty much and after last night at WWE Payback in the WWE United States Championship Battle Royal and Kenneth having such a great showing I wonder if the future is indeed now? If Sir Kenneth is indeed the future then I wonder what is next for him?
- Angle vs Lesnar at SummerSlam 2013, 10 years later, considering 10 years ago a full decade ago SummerSlam 2003 it was Angle vs Lesnar and now 10 years later to the day fast forward 10 years later it is Angle vs Lesnar SummerSlam rematch with the added stipulation that this is Angle's last match ever, his final match in a WWE ring, either way perfect way for Angle to go out especially against The Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar, both of these men legends in their own right, Lesnar a former WWE Champion the youngest ever in history a former NCAA Heavyweight Champion a former Royal Rumble Match winner former King of the Ring a former UFC Heavyweight Champion a box office draw going up against Angle a former WWE and World Heavyweight Champion a former King of the Ring you name it Angle has done it and for them to go up against each other at SummerSlam no less, this will be the match that steals the show either way Angle is a future first ballot WWE Hall of Famer after this match concludes, I see Angle perhaps even headlining his own Hall of Fame class
- Roman Reigns beating Lawler I mean was this match ever in doubt? I mean honestly, Jerry Lawler is retired he is already a WWE Hall of Famer and putting him in the line of fire like that especially against a guy like Reigns knowing what Lawler has been through recently, I can't say that I'm surprised but this puts Reigns even more over as a heel but then seeing Cena return like this even after a month when he was taken out by Reigns and put on the shelf, Cena is back and makes a beeline for Reigns, security having to get involved, Cena vs Reigns at SummerSlam is pretty much inevitable now at this point
- WWE Champion Bray Wyatt is happy he is proud of himself that he took out Cody Rhodes he could have ended Cody Rhodes' career last night at WWE Payback, I mean not 1 not 2 not 3 not 4 but 5 Tombstone Piledrivers being dumped on his head on his neck like that 5 times, Cody Rhodes may have a broken neck and who knows how long Cody Rhodes will be out for? Cody Rhodes will probably be out for months probably even up to a whole year of action that Cody Rhodes could miss but still their match last night definitely was a classic to say the least but I wonder what's next for Bray Wyatt now? Who will Bray Wyatt have to defend his WWE Championship against?
- Chris Jericho vs Tyson Kidd next week on RAW, I can't wait, Jericho he too has history with Natalya's family The Hart Family, Jericho he was also trained in The Hart Family Dungeon so Jericho he has massive respect not only for Natalya but for her Uncle Bret and the rest of her family so you can bet Jericho he is taking what Tyson did to Natalya and to Bret really seriously but Kidd he obviously is proud of himself for what he did to Natalya last night at WWE Payback beating up on a woman, here is hoping Jericho teaches Kidd a thing or 2 about respect
- Triple H reaching out to Tyson Kidd to join Team Committee as its 6th member, Tyson turning Triple H down, I would have thought that Kidd would have jumped at the chance to join Team Committee but he is only concerned with one thing himself because not only is Tyson so arrogant but he is self centered too can't say I expect anything more or less out of him
- Kaitlyn the new WWE Divas Champion beating Naomi, The Committee's handpicked future as far as the divas division is concerned wins her match without help, I would have thought that Sofia Cortez she would have shown up yet again to protect Kaitlyn's ass to give her another assist as far as winning a match goes because if it wasn't for Sofia Kaitlyn she would not even be WWE Divas Champion right now at all period but so glad that AJ Lee shows up to invoke her rematch clause against Kaitlyn because Paige was pinned in the Triple Threat last night and not AJ, and AJ she was the champion so she is entitled to her rematch clause I just figured that AJ she would have invoked her rematch clause at SummerSlam but instead she does it next week for RAW, but in not just any match but Last Diva Standing, there has only been 1 Last Diva Standing Match in WWE history and that was when AJ Lee faced Paige for that very WWE Divas Championship that Kaitlyn now currently has and if there was brutality in that match think about the kind of match Kaitlyn and AJ could have
- Main event, The Committee of AJ Styles, Orton and Batista facing off against The Uprising of Punk, Barrett and Ambrose ending in a No Contest because of an unexpected guest showing up in this match, The Wyatt Family signature hitting and the WWE Champion Bray Wyatt is in the ring, Wyatt hitting Ambrose with a Tombstone Piledriver and then Wyatt face to face with the man who he terrorized earlier this year that being the COO Triple H, Wyatt and Triple H had quite the rivalry earlier this year and former rivals face to face, what is going to happen? Is Wyatt going to join Team Committee as its 6th member or is he simply just here to make an impact and take out The Committee as well? Triple H and Wyatt shaking hands I never ever thought that I would see the day that these 2 could co-exist but Bray Wyatt the WWE Champion is the 6th and final member for Team Committee for SummerSlam, Triple H is that desperate to stay in power that he would literally trust someone like Bray Wyatt, who is to say Wyatt wouldn't double-cross Triple H if given the opportunity?
- Now the SummerSlam main event is as follows:
Team Committee (Triple H, Styles, Batista, Orton, Kane and WWE Champion Bray Wyatt) vs Team Uprising (CM Punk, Ambrose, DiBiase, Hennig, Barrett and Ziggler) I am hoping praying to God that Team Uprising wins at WWE SummerSlam and that Triple H loses his job as WWE's COO and Triple H is no longer the COO of WWE anymore
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