NXT - September Week 2, Year 2

Match 1. Zack Ryder vs. Jack Swagger

Match 2. The Vaudevillains vs. The Ascension

Match 3. Paige vs. Cameron
Wow!

Match 4. Hideo Itami vs. Baron Corbin
Itami wrestled around Corbin early, but Baron landed a big back body drop and took control. Hideo sent Corbin to the outside and connected with a dive through the ropes. He then hit a full nelson suplex. After a couple of roll up attempts, Itami pulled one off and got the win.

Hideo would not let up. He kept the pressure on Corbin and it paid off.

Match 5. Randy Orton and Cesaro vs. Kevin Owens and Rusev
Will Owens cash in on Orton?  Cesaro landed a straightjacket powerbomb. He then hit Owens with the Neutralizer, but got a near fall. Owens kicked out of an RKO. Rusev caught Cesaro with a super kick off the ropes. Cesaro hit Owens with an uppercut, but Owens grabbed the ropes. Orton busted Rusev open with a DDT. Owens hit Orton with a package powerbomb to win.

Is that what we're going to see in a few weeks? Owens is building momentum.

Main Event. Daniel Bryan vs. Apollo Crews Samoa Joe

Samoa Joe attacked Crews and made his way to the ring. Bryan left the ring and they began fighting on the outside. In the ring, Joe hit his three modified German suplexes. Bryan came back with his kicks. Joe connected with a diving elbow through the ropes. He then hit 3 more Germans. After a Yes Lock attempt and diving elbow, Bryan won with a high angle back suplex.

After the match, these two kept fighting before Bryan threw Joe out of the ring.

These two are going to war. Bryan is not going to back down from Samoa Joe.

Recap: Another good week for NXT. Owens and Rusev are staking claims at an NXT title shot. Bryan took down the monster.

WWE - September Week 1, Year 2

Match 1. Neville vs. Big Show
This is a big miss-match. Tyler Breeze attacked Neville from behind, as if Big Show needed an advantage. Show then left the ring and beat down Neville some more. Neville came back as he hit a tornado DDT and some kicks. Show hit the Final Cut and WMD and won.

After the match, Breeze walked back and took a selfie with an unconscious Neville.

Neville doesn't lose anything in defeat because of the pre-match attack.

Match 2. The Dudleyz vs. The Usos
The Dudleyz were drafted from NXT to SmackDown. Big get for them. Jey hit a front suplex and Rikishi Driver. He later hit Bubba with a hip attack in the corner. The Usos then landed an assisted diving splash from the top. D-Von landed a diving headbutt and then all four men fought. D-Von hit a super fall away slam. The Dudleyz hit Jey with the 3D and won.

A great tag match. The Dudleyz pick up a big win in their first match on SmackDown.

Match 3. Kane vs. Booker T

Match 4. John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio
Del Rio was in control early. He hit a back suplex and double foot stomp. Cena made a comeback with a sit-out powerbomb and 5 Knuckle Shuffle. During the match, Brock Lesnar ran down and hit both men with a steal chair.

What?! The Beast is on SmackDown? This is insane. 

Match 5. Kevin Nash vs. Dean Ambrose

Main Event. CM Punk vs. Triple H

Anti-authority vs. The Industry leader. Punk hit a body slam and a double underhook back breaker. Trips landed a superplex. After a corner clothesline, H hit his spine buster and the Pedigree, which busted Punk open, but did not go for a pin. Punk came back and hit a tornado DDT through the post. He hit a piledriver and huge moonsault before winning with the GTS.

Wow. Trips busted Punk open, but he couldn't get the win. This could be the final fight for The Industry.

Heat

Match 1. The Usos vs. Gold and Stardust

Match 2. William Regal vs. Fandango

Match 3. Jack Swagger vs. Wade Barrett vs. Dallas Page

Recap: What a first week for SmackDown. The Dudleyz win their first match, Lesnar destroyed both Cena and Del Rio and CM Punk is putting together the coffin for The Industry.

NXT - September Week 1, Year 2

Match 1. William Regal vs. Cactus Jack vs. Jack Swagger

Match 2. Asuka vs. Paige

Match 3. Apollo Crews vs. Tye Dillinger
The Perfect 10 makes his NXT debut. Tye immediately left the ring and taunted Crews. Crews came back with a fall away slam. Tye hit a German suplex and neck breaker. Crews blocked Tye and landed a superplex. Crews then hit three powerbombs and a standing moonsault to win.

Dillinger looked good in his debut, but Crews was just too powerful.

Match 4. Blake and Murphy vs. TM61
We saw TM61 during the tag tournament. Looks like they're getting another shot here. A win here could get them an offer. Shane caught Blake with a snap DDT. Nick then hit a tilt-a-whirl slam. Blake and Murphy took control of Shane for a bit. Miller caught Blake with a spinning sit-out sidewalk slam to win.

TM61 defeats a top team in NXT. They definitely belong here.

Match 5. Daniel Bryan vs. Sting
Big match here. Samoa Joe attacked Bryan from behind. Sting left the ring and clotheslined Bryan. They went into the ring and Bryan made his comeback. Bryan then hit his Yes Kicks and locked in the Yes Lock. Sting landed a spike piledriver and won.

After the match, Joe walked back out and stared down Bryan.

The pre-match attack did Bryan no favors.

Main Event. Edge vs. Finn Balor

Recap: There were some debuts this week. Dillinger is a good mid-card guy and TM61 will be contenders for a while.

The Mid-Year Draft Lottery Rules

This draft lottery will be unlike anything we've done before. Each brand will get five picks. How they use those picks is entirely up to their management. They have two choices. They can either select a Superstar from the opposing brand or someone from the free agent pool. The catch is that a member of that brand's roster will have to be released in order to make room for the new Superstar.

The free agent pool is rich with talent from all over the world. There are young stars, legends and rookies waiting to make a name for themselves. There are also hall of fame tag teams and talented women.

This will shake up my Universe mode in a big way. You will see the results in the upcoming weeks.

SUMMERSLAM, Year 2

Here we go. The beginning of a new era...

Match 1. Nikki Bella vs. Charlotte w/ Ric Flair - WWE Divas Championship
I believe this is the first time Flair is in his daughter's corner. Nikki hit Charlotte with a snap slam and falling knee. She countered a back suplex and hit the Bella Buster. Flair got up on the apron and for the distraction. Nikki hit the Rack Attack. Flair threw a chair into the ring. Charlotte hit Nikki with a fallaway slam onto the chair. Charlotte won after a heel kick and gutwrench slam.

Charlotte is champion again. She's going to be the top woman for a while.

Match 2. Finals - Enzo and Cass vs. The Wyatt Family
Harper hit a big boot and gator roll on Enzo. Cass suplexed Rowan with ease. He missed a boot and Rowan clotheslined him from behind. Harper caught Enzo with a sit-out powerbomb. Cass kicked out of the 3D. Moments later, the Wyatts connected with a second one and pinned Cass.

The Wyatts defeated Enzo and Cass and earned an NXT tag title match. Enzo and Cass had a good run.

Match 3. Neville vs. Tyler Breeze
Neville hit a full nelson suplex. Breeze came back with a heel kick and mounted punches. He continued with a suplex and the Supermodel Kick, but Neville kicked out. Neville caught Breeze as he was going for the Beauty Shot and slammed him down. Neville landed a dive through the ropes. Breeze connected with another super kick, but got a near fall. He busted him open with a Beauty Shot and won.

After the match, Breeze continued the attack and stomped on Neville some more.

Breeze pulled out everything he had. He showed a more vicious side to him. I like it.

Match 4. The Rock vs. Kurt Angle vs. Alberto Del Rio - WWE Championship
Rock and Angle double teamed Del Rio. Angle pulled out a sledgehammer and hit Rock multiple times. He then hit three German suplexes. Del Rio hit Rock with a jumping arm breaker. Angle landed three more Germans. Rock took out Angle and planted ADR with a DDT. Angle took Del Rio out with two Angle Slams. Rock sent Angle to the outside and hit Del Rio with the Rock Bottom to retain.

There were a lot of finishers. All three men had opportunities to win the title, but Rock had his eye on the prize.

Match 5. Tyson Kidd vs. Cesaro - NXT United States Championship
I could watch these two fight every night. They went back and forth early. Cesaro landed two snake eyes. Kidd hit a back breaker and locked in Code Blue. Cesaro kicked Kidd in the side of the head. He then swung Kidd eight times and got the win.

I feel like this match was just getting started, and then it ended. Cesaro wins back the US title.

Match 6. Samoa Joe vs. Daniel Bryan
Neither man got the upper hand as they wrestled back and forth. Joe caught Bryan with a one-arm slam. Bryan connected with his Yes Kicks. Joe hit a combination of strikes and a jumping knee. Bryan hit a double underhook slam and thought he got the three count. Joe easily escaped the Yes Lock and locked in the Coquina Clutch. Bryan escaped and locked the Yes Lock in again, but to no avail. Joe caught Bryan with a super Samoan drop to win.

After the match, Joe slammed Bryan down one more time before leaving.

Joe wasn't happy with getting the win. He needed to send a message.

Main Event. Rusev vs. Randy Orton - NXT Championship
Will Orton end Rusev's reign as champion? Rusev countered a back suplex and heatbutted Orton. The two battled with a kendo stick. Orton got the upper hand and worked over Rusev. He then hit the RKO and got the win.

WOW! Orton is the new NXT champion. Rusev had a decent run, but probably not how he wanted to go out.

Recap: What a show! Rock retains, Orton is back on top and Cesaro defeated Kidd again. This is just the beginning.

WWE - August Week 4, Year 2

This is WWE's go-home to SummerSlam. Things are about to heat up.

Match 1. R-Truth vs. Adam Rose vs. Damien Sandow

Match 2. Dolph Ziggler vs. Kane
Kane landed a clothesline and back suplex. He then locked in a camel clutch. Ziggler sent Kane into the corner and hit a tornado DDT. Kane hit a side slam and a falling powerbomb. Ziggler got a near fall after his own back suplex. Kane caught Ziggler in mid-air and landed a chokeslam to win.

Kane's been on a bit of a roll in recent weeks. He'll be tough to stop.

Match 3. Charlotte vs. Brie Bella

Match 4. The Undertaker vs. Tyler Breeze
Wow. Who did Breeze piss off? Breeze went to the outside to catch his breath, but Taker was there. Breeze took Taker down with a neck breaker and heel kick. Taker fired back with some strikes and a chokeslam, but Breeze grabbed the rope. Taker leg droped Breeze across the apron. Breeze somehow kicked out of the Last Ride. After busting Breeze open, Taker hit another chokeslam to win.

Taker completely destroyed Breeze. Will he recover in time to face Neville?

Match 5. Sheamus vs. Batista

Main Event. Kurt Angle and The Rock vs. The Usos
Days before they face off, Angle and Rock team up. How long will it last? Rock and Angle were already arguing as they decided who started the match. Angle took care of both Usos in the first few minutes. Rock hit Jey with a superplex. He then locked Jimmy in the Sharpshooter. The Usos got some offense in, but Angle hit Jey with the Angle Slam. The match spilled to the outside. Jimmy kicked out of a Rock Bottom. He then won with the People's Elbow.

Looks like Angle and Rock worked well tonight. In 3 days, things will be a lot different.

Heat

Match 1. Curtis Axel vs. Wade Barrett

Match 2. The Usos vs. The Wyatt Family

Match 3. Christian vs. Fandango

Recap: Angle and Rock will clash at SummerSlam. Will Alberto Del Rio make his name known? 

NXT - August Week 4, Year 2

Match 1. Curtis Axel vs. Zack Ryder vs. Jack Swagger

Match 2. Round 3 - TM61 vs. The Wyatt Family
The Wyatts were just too powerful for the Australian team.

Match 3. Natalya vs. Alexa Bliss

Match 4. Tyson Kidd vs. Rusev
Rusev just ran over Kidd, but he came back with a dropkick. Rusev propped Kidd up on the top and hit a super Samoan drop. He later hit a release German suplex. He continued with one-arm slam and a falling headbutt. Kidd had Rusev on the outside and landed a diving moonsault from the top! A frustrated Kidd walked up the ramp and was counted out.

That was interesting. I guess Kidd had nothing left to dish out.

Match 5. Round 3 - Enzo and Cass vs. The Revival
The winners face the Wyatts at SummerSlam. Dawson was going after the head/neck area of his opponents. Enzo and Dash traded neck breakers. Enzo landed a dropkick and a flying cross body. Dash grabbed the rope as the ref counted, but the ref didn't see it and counted the three.

Wow. Another disputed finish. Enzo and Cass move to the finals.

Main Event. Samoa Joe vs. Bray Wyatt

Two similar competitors. They were suplexing each other. Bray blocked Joe and hit a diving dropkick. Joe hit a back suplex and locked in an arm bar. The match spilled to the outside as Joe drove Bray through the announce table. Bray came back with a slam and Sister Abigail, but got a two count. Joe hit the Chimera-plex with a bridge to win.

After the match, Daniel Bryan walked out and Joe immediately went after him. Officials ran out and separated the two.

Nice win for Joe. Bray almost had it. Bryan and Joe are going to war on Sunday.

Recap: Enzo/Cass vs. The Wyatt Family in the tournament finals. Who will challenge NXT champion Rusev at SummerSlam?

WWE - August Week 3, Year 2

The biggest party of the summer is just 2 weeks away.

Match 1. The Shield vs. The New Day
Dean and Xavier started the match. Dean was able to break free and tag in Reigns. Big E slammed Reigns down. He then tossed Rollins around. Kofi hit Rollins with the Boom Drop. Rollins came back with the roll through heel kick and the Curb Stomp, but Woods broke up the pin and chaos ensued. The ref could not regain control and threw the match out.

That was a disappointing finish to an otherwise good match.

Match 2. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H
This is a big test for both men. Michaels was tossing H all over the ring early. Michaels left the ring and took apart the announce table. After a back suplex, he placed H on the table and landed a huge moonsault from the top rope! H apparently didn't feel a thing as he landed a high knee seconds later. HBK hit the Sweet Chin Music and won.

Wow. I was thinking that Trips would pull out the win. I can't believe Michaels went to that level.

Match 3. Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio

Match 4. Neville vs. Tyler Breeze
Breeze finally gets a win against Neville.

Match 5. Ultimate Warrior vs. Kevin Nash

Main Event. The Rock vs. Kurt Angle

Rock was out-wrestling Angle. He took him down with a dragon screw and suplex. Angle came back with 3 German suplexes. He then hit an overhead belly-to-belly and a back breaker. Rock locked in the Sharpshooter. After a minute on the outside, Rock connected with the Rock Bottom and won.

The champ defeated his challenger. Will this throw off Angle's confidence?

Heat

Match 1. The Usos vs. The Nation

Match 2. R-Truth vs. Wade Barrett

Match 3. Dallas Page vs. Shane McMahon

Recap: The Shield and New Day couldn't control themselves. Michaels put his former friend through a table and Rock proved why he is the champ. Good week for some.

NXT - August Week 3, Year 2

SummerSlam is two weeks away. There are big things coming in the horizon.

Match 1. Apollo Crews vs. Braun Strowman vs. Cesaro
This is going to be a test of strength. Cesaro hit Crews with a springboard uppercut. Crews somehow lifted Braun and hit him with a piledriver. Cesaro caught Strowman with a lifting uppercut. Crews hit Cesaro with a spine buster. Crews pulled out a bat, but Braun kicked it away. Strowman locked both men in a bear hug. He later powerbombed Cesaro and pinned Crews after a side flapjack.

Great triple threat match. Strowman defeated two top stars.

Match 2. Round 2 - The Club vs. The Wyatt Family
The winners face TM61. The Wyatts wore Gallows down on the outside. Harper hit Anderson with a couple of back suplexes. Anderson drove Rowan face-first into the turnbuckle. He later hit a German suplex and face buster. They Wyatts then hit Anderson with the 3D to advance.

Once Anderson came in, the Wyatts had this match won.

Match 3. Natalya vs. Alexa Bliss
Bliss targeted the head of Nattie with multiple kicks. Nattie hit a delayed suplex. Bliss connected with a super back suplex. Alexa caught Nattie with a falling boot to the face. She then finished up with the Sparkle Splash.

Another good win for Bliss as she continues her way up the rankings.

Match 4. Tyson Kidd and Bo Dallas vs. X-Pac and Billy Gunn

Match 5. Sami Zayn vs. Baron Corbin

Main Event. Daniel Bryan vs. Samoa Joe

Recap: The Wyatt Family was impressive this week. They could make a push for all of the gold.

WWE - August Week 2, Year 2

Match 1. Booker T vs. Rikishi

Match 2. Adam Rose vs. Damien Sandow

Match 3. Tyler Breeze vs. Neville
Neville sent Breeze to the outside and landed some kicks. He then hit an uncharacteristic cutter. Breeze took him down with a hurricanrana and began his turn on offense. Neville hit a reverse hurricanrana, planting Breeze on his head. Breeze pulled out a baseball bat and hit Neville, causing the disqualification.

Breeze was looking to maim Neville. What a vicious shot with the bat. Neville gets the win, however.

Match 4. Ryback and Mark Henry vs. The Nation
Ryback and Henry lose again...

Match 5. CM Punk vs. Kane
The match was underway for about 10 seconds before Kane sent Punk flying over the top. He later hit two knee smashes and a back suplex. Punk made a comeback with a the running knee/bulldog and the GTS and got the win.

Kane was in control for most of the match. Punk targeted the head and knocked him out with the GTS.

Main Event. Kurt Angle vs. Alberto Del Rio

The No. 1 contender and the former champ. The Rock walked down and took a seat next to the announcers. ADR overpowered Angle early, shoving him into the corner. He then hit an overhead belly-to-belly. Angle shook off the kicks and connected with 3 German suplexes. Angle threw ADR into the corner and went after The Rock. Del Rio attacked Angle from behind. After escaping the Angle Lock, Del Rio planted Angle on his head and got the win.

Angle seemed distracted with Rock at ringside. Del Rio is still due a rematch.

Heat

Match 1. X-Pac vs. Fandango

Match 2. The Usos vs. Gold and Stardust

Match 3. Damien Sandow vs. Wade Barrett

Recap: Big week for Alberto Del Rio. With SummerSlam just weeks away, he is making his claim for another title shot.

NXT - August Week 2, Year 2

Match 1. Curtis Axel vs. Fandago vs. X-Pac vs. Zack Ryder

Match 2. Natalya vs. Alexa Bliss

Match 3. Paige vs. Summer Rae

Match 4. Round 2 - TM61 vs. Gargano and Ciampa
This could be the match of the tournament. Shane caught Ciampa with three consecutive suplexes. Ciampa came back with a flipping guillotine over the top rope. Mikey almost pulled Gargano's shoulder out of its socket. Shane caught Tommaso with a spin slam and a standing moonsault. Mikey then lifted Ciampa for a spin-out powerbomb to win.

This team is impressive. They work quick and make it hurt.

Match 5. Brock Lesnar vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
Can the ring support these two? Bam Bam landed three headbutts and a power slam. Lesnar fought back and locked in an arm bar. He then hit a back suplex. Bam Bam landed a back superplex and a diving splash. Lesnar kicked out of a diving elbow and hit an F5, but got a near fall. Bam Bam hit a second diving headbutt and won.

Wow. Bam Bam got a big, big win. Is he in line for an NXT title shot?

Main Event. Daniel Bryan vs. Samoa Joe

Bryan landed a couple of neck breakers. He countered a slam and connected with his Yes Kicks. Bryan hit a sunset flip from the second rope and then DDT'd Joe on the apron. Bryan brought Joe back into the ring and hit the running knee to win.

After the match, Bryan went for a handshake, but Joe brushed it off and walked away.

If I lost like that, I'd be pissed too. This was too one-sided for me. Hopefully Joe can come back next week.

Recap: TM61 is very impressive. They will face either the Wyatts or The Club. Bam Bam got a career-making win over Lesnar.

WWE - August Week 1, Year 2

The highway to SummerSlam begins this week.

Match 1. Kane vs. Jericho vs. The Miz vs. Ziggler
The winner could be in line for an IC title shot. Kane took out Miz, but Miz battled Kane on the ramp. Jericho got a near fall after a northern lights suplex. He then locked in the Walls, but Kane broke it up. Miz DDT'd Ziggler on the apron. Miz landed a diving elbow and almost won with his feet on the ropes. Kane chokeslammed Ziggler and got the win.

I was interested to see if Kane would use the weapon. A nice win for the Big, Red Machine.

Match 2. Ryback and Mark Henry vs. The Nation

Match 3. Neville vs. Tyler Breeze
With Bulldog out, Neville looks to revive his singles career. Neville sent Breeze to the outside, but Tyler fought back. Breeze hit a bulldog and hurricanrana. After a dropkick to the head, Neville landed a perfect moonsault. He then won with the Red Arrow.

His single run is getting off to a nice start.

Match 4. Kevin Nash vs. Sheamus vs. JBL

Match 5. Warrior vs. Rikishi

Main Event. The Rock vs. Kurt Angle

Angle's on the rise, especially after defeating John Cena. Two big names facing off. Rock landed an overhead belly-to-belly. Angle focused on the left leg. He then hit the three German suplexes. He continued with a side slam and the Angle Lock. Rock tried his hand at a submission and locked Angle in the Sharpshooter. Angle threw Rock into the steps. Rock came back with the Rock Bottom, but got a near fall. After more suplexes, Angle hit the Angle Slam and won.

Angle pinned the champ. His incredible run continues. Title shot coming soon?

Heat

Match 1. Alicia Fox vs. Cameron

Match 2. Round 2 - The Revival vs. Kaz and Daniels
Before the match, The Dudleyz attacked Kaz and Daniels. I guess this is payback from them stealing the win in round 1... 

Match 3. Fandango vs. Curtis Axel vs. JBL

Recap: Wow. The Dudleyz could not let the loss go. Angle pins the champ and is likely the new No. 1 contender. No Shield or Triple H this week.

NXT - August Week 1, Year 2

NXT has come to terms with the release of Ricky Steamboat, Jake Roberts and Randy Savage.

Match 1. Round 1 - New Age Outlaws vs. The Bullet Club
Two dynamic teams here. Gallows landed a pump handle slam and a big powerbomb. Road Dogg landed a delayed suplex. Anderson hit his own suplex and heel kick. Gallows pinned Dogg, but he grabbed the ropes and the ref saw it this time. The Club hit the Magic Killer Anderson connected with the Shining Wizard and got the win.

Nice win from Gallows and Anderson. They will face The Wyatts in Round 2.

Match 2. Braun Strowman vs. Fandango

Match 3. Natalya vs. Alexa Bliss
I believe this is Bliss' first match. Natty came out with a front suplex and slam early. Bliss came back with a tornado DDT and dropkick. She then sent Natty to the outside and landed a big springboard splash. After Eat Defeat and a monkey flip, Alexa won with the Sparkle Splash.

Impressive win from the newcomer. Bliss handled the veteran with ease.

Match 4. Round 2 - Enzo and Cass vs. Lucha Dragons
The second round of the tournament kicks off.

Match 5. Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton

Main Event. Daniel Bryan vs. Samoa Joe

Joe had Bryan in an arm lock and then slammed him down. After another arm bar, Joe sent Bryan to the outside. Bryan countered and tossed Joe into the steel steps. He later hit a back suplex and his running forearm. Joe kicked out and hit the Muscle Buster, but Bryan kicked out. Bryan locked in the Yes Lock, but couldn't make Joe tap. Joe landed the Cimera-plex. Bryan hit a springboard leg drop and the Yes kicks. He hit a super front suplex. He later landed a back suplex and won.

Joe took a lot of damage to the back of the head and that final suplex did him in. Great match.

Recap: The first round is complete and we already have a second-round match in the books. Bliss picks up a nice win and Bryan is on the road to regaining the NXT title.

WWE VENGEANCE, Year 2

There is a lot of revenge to be dished out tonight.

Match 1. Alicia Fox vs. Nikki Bella - WWE Divas Championship
Nikki landed a power slam and snap suplex. Fox hit a big boot and a sit-out reverse face buster. Nikki got a near fall after the Bella Buster. Fox landed a rolling leg drop and kicked out of a second Bella Buster. After kicking out of a back suplex, Nikki hit a Rack Attack. She won with a discus elbow.

Nikki had to hit her finish multiple times in order to pin the champ. She's back on top.

Match 2. Booker T vs. Ryback - WWE Intercontinental Championship
Ryback caught him with a spine buster. Booker came back with a shuffle side kick and back breaker. He connected with the scissors kick, but got a near fall. Booker hit the spine buster. He connected with the clothesline, but Booker reached the ropes. Booker kicked out of a Shell Shock. Ryback no-sold a spine buster. Booker retained after a second scissors kick.

Match 3. CM Punk vs. Mark Henry
Henry overpowered Punk early. Punk landed a tornado hangman over the top, but missed a springboard elbow. Punk was able to come back and hit the running knee/bulldog combo. Henry did kick out of the GTS. Henry sent Punk to the outside. Punk hit a second GTS, but got a near fall. Punk then locked in a dragon sleeper to win.

Henry couldn't get much going. Punk takes down the World's Strongest Man.

Match 4. The New Day vs. The United Kingdom - WWE Tag Team Championship
Big E stomped and clotheslined Bulldog. He caught Neville with a super fall away slam. New Day double teamed Bulldog. Big E landed the big splash, but Neville broke up the pin. He then hit the Big Ending and got the win.

Bulldog was carried away, holding his side. Maybe broken ribs?

A quick, easy win for The New Day. What is next for the United Kingdom?

Match 5. John Cena vs. Kurt Angle
Angle pushed Cena into the corner and quickly went for the leg. Angle then sent him to the outside. He then hit three German suplexes. Cena got a near fall after the 5 Knuckle Shuffle. He hit the AA, but Angle kicked out again. Angle hit three more Germans and an Angle Slam, but got a two count. He hit a second finisher, but Cena kicked out. Cena kicked out of another 3 more Germans. This man is superhuman. Angle kicked out of a second AA. Angle won after a third Angle Slam.

After the match, Cena pointed to Angle as if to say he wasn't done with him.

This match was amazing. Neither man wanted to give up. Angle pulled out one last finishing move.

Match 6. Last Man Standing - Seth Rollins vs. Triple H
This is it. Trips was slamming Rollins early. Seth took the match to the outside. After a lot of back and forth, Rollins pulled out a chair and hit H. He then hit a super kick and elbow dropped Trips through the announce table! H got up at the count of 8. came back and busted Rollins open with a knee smash. He then hit the spine buster and Pedigree. Rollins got up at 9. Rollins hit the Buckle Bomb and Pedigree to win.

Good luck to the main event. Rollins defeats Triple H. Both men are going to need stitches.

Main Event. Alberto Del Rio vs. The Rock - WWE World Championship
This is a good first test for Del Rio. Rock gets a rare title opportunity. Del Rio worked over his left arm. Rock sent ADR shoulder-first into the steel post. He later hit a Samoan drop and a nice fisherman suplex. He then locked in the Sharpshooter. Rock got a close call with a roll up. Rock shook off a kick to the head and hit the Rock Bottom, but Del Rio kicked out. He immediately followed it up with a second one and won.

Wow. The Rock is once again the WWE champion. Finally.... I was not expecting that ending.

Recap: This was not a good night for The Industry. Is it on its way down? The Rock is back on top.

WWE - July Week 4, Year 2

This is the go-home show to Vengeance. Anything can happen.

Match 1. Charlotte vs. Brie Bella

Match 2. Ryback vs. Dallas Page

Match 3. CM Punk vs. Kane
Punk quickly took Kane down, but Kane came back with a power slam. Punk was stomping on Kane when Henry's music hit. Punk got distracted, but recovered with a back suplex, He later hit the running knee and bulldog combo. He then hit the GTS and won.

After the match, Henry appeared and the two needed to be separated again.

Luckily, Punk had a good head on his shoulders to not get distracted.

Match 4. Rikishi vs. Christian

Match 5. Triple H w/ Ric Flair vs. Dean Ambrose w/ Roman Reigns
This is a tough warm-up match for H. He landed a clothesline and running knee on the outside. Ambrose countered a back suplex, but H came back with a spine buster. He then toyed with Dean for a bit. After a second spine buster, he hit Reigns with the Pedigree. He then busted Ambrose open with one. Dean somehow made a comeback. He kicked out of another Pedigree and powerbombed H. He hit Dirty Deeds, but H kicked out. Trips landed a running high knee and won.

Oh my God! What a bloody match. Triple H wanted to send a message to Rollins. Message received.

Main Event. John Cena vs. Kurt Angle

As Cena was walking to the ring, Angle attacked him from behind with a chair. Angle continued the attack and the match never got started.

I thought Triple H knew how to send a message. Angle went right to the source.

Heat

Match 1. Apollo Crews vs. X-Pac

Match 2. Round 1 - TM-61 vs. The Hype Bros

Mojo Rawley makes his debut as well as TM-61. This could go either way.

Match 3. Tyler Breeze vs. Wade Barrett vs. Vader

Recap: Only one Round 1 match remains. Kurt Angle and Triple H were vicious this week. Vengeance is upon us.

NXT - July Week 4, Year 2

Match 1. Brian Pillman vs. Billy Gunn vs. Shane McMahon

Match 2. Round 1 - Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas vs. The Revival

Match 3. Round 1 - The Dudleyz vs. Bad Influence
Daniels took Bubba down with an STO and a spine buster. He then hit a diving leg drop. D-Von came in and hit a back suplex and gutwrench slam. The Dudleyz then had their way with Kazarian. They landed an assisted DDT. Daniels came back and hit a second-rope back breaker and chokeslam. D-Von grabbed the rope, but the ref didn't see it and counted the 3.

Oh man. The ref blew this call. The Dudleyz should not be eliminated. Bad Influence moves on.

Match 4. Tyson Kidd vs. Hideo Itami
Hideo landed multiple kicks to the back and head. He landed a back suplex, but Kidd moved out of the way of a double foot stomp. He did hit a hesitation dropkick. Itami landed a sit-out superplex. Kidd kicked out of a flurry of strikes. Itami followed it up with the GTS and won.

Very impressive win for Itami. He may be in line for a US title shot by pinning the champ.

Match 5. Round 1 - Beer Money vs. Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano
WOW! Gargano quickly sent Roode to the outside. Roode recovered and got the better of Ciampa. Storm turned Ciampa inside out with a clothesline. Gargano planted Storm with a DDT. Roode got a near fall after a spine buster and Roode Bomb. Roode kicked out of a buckle bomb/heel kick combo. Ciampa then hit a powerbomb into a back stabber to win.

Both of these teams need to join NXT now. What a finish. Ciampa is very impressive.

Main Event. Edge vs. Randy Orton

Recap: Two great tag matches. The Beer Money vs. Ciampa/Gargano match was amazing. There's a bright future with both teams. 

WWE - July Week 3, Year 2

Match 1. The Shield vs. Batista, Kevin Nash and Alberto Del Rio
What a weird team to face The Shield. Nash hit Ambrose with a big boot. Nash worked over Reigns, too. Big Dave took out Rollins with a spine buster. Reigns caught Del Rio with the Superman punch and spear, but got a near fall. Batista hit Ambrose with a spear. Rollins hit Batista with a super kick and Nash with the Skywalker. Nash kicked out of the Pedigree. The match broke down and all six men fought. Batista blocked the Superman punch and hit the Batista Bomb to get the win.

After the match, Triple H's music hit. He's back! He grabbed a mic and said, "Rollins, at Vengeance, I destroy what I made" and walked away. Rollins turned around and received a spear from Batista.

Wow. That's how you open a show. Triple H's return shakes the core of SmackDown.

Match 2. Xavier Woods vs. Damien Sandow

Match 3. Adam Rose vs. R-Truth

Match 4. Vader vs. Warrior vs. Kane vs. Big Show
This is a big man's match. Show sent Kane to the outside and then DDT'd him onto a chair. Kane landed a few chair shots and went after Warrior. Vader and Warrior battled in the corner. Kane hit Show with a side slam. They went to the ouside as Kane landed a chokeslam and won.

A quick 4-way. Kane manhandled the other three "monsters."

Match 5. CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho
This should be fun. After some moments wrestling around, Punk landed a quick sit-out powerbomb. Jericho came back with a powerbomb and a diving elbow. Punk connected with the running knee and bulldog. He then hit a super German suplex. He hit his own diving elbow and a tornado DDT through the turnpost. Jericho tossed Punk up and hit the Codebreaker, but got a near fall. Punk won after a second diving elbow.

After the match, Mark Henry appeared. He and Punk almost came to blows, but officials broke them up.

Jericho almost stole one with the Codebreaker. Punk sent a message to Henry.

Main Event. John Cena vs. Kurt Angle

Cena attacked Angle before the match in revenge.

Heat.

Match 1. Wade Barrett vs. Rick Rude

Match 2. The Usos vs. Wyatt Family
This is not part of the tournament.

Match 3. Fandango vs. Jack Swagger

Recap: This week was highlighted by the return of Triple H. Is he ready for Seth Rollins and The Shield or is it Game Over?

NXT - July Week 3, Year 2

Four tag matches will take place tonight, three of which are a part of the Tag Team Classic.

Match 1. Apollo Crews vs. Wade Barrett
Barrett landed a tilt-a-whirl slam. Crews came back with a Death Valley driver. He then hit three powerbombs. After a near fall, Crews connected with a spine buster and back suplex. He continued with a senton over the top. Barrett tossed Crews into the steps. After a sit-out powerbomb, Barrett won with the Bull Hammer.

Fun match. Barrett is making a case to be in the title picture.

Match 2. Round 1 - Enzo and Cass vs. Blake and Murphy
Enzo and Cass get their win back and advance to round two. 

Match 3. Round 1 - Lucha Dragons vs. The Vaudevillains
Dragons with an impressive win to move into the second round.

Match 4. Round 1 - The Ascension vs. The Wyatt Family

The match of forgotten tag teams. Harper took down Konnor and landed some punches. He then hit Viktor with a German suplex. The Wyatts hit a double back body drop. The Ascension wore down Harper. The Wyatts came back and hit Viktor with the 3D and won.

Even after a long absence, the Wyatts are still good.

Match 5. Edge vs. Randy Orton

Main Event. Stone Cold and Finn Balor vs. Kevin Owens and Brock Lesnar

Austin caught Owens with a spine buster at the opening bell. Owens hit a German suplex and tagged in Lesnar. He hit a big powerbomb and gutwrench. Balor came in and worked over Lesnar. Owens came in and hit Balor with a back suplex and release German. Owens and Lesnar tossed Austin around like a sack of potatoes. All four men brawled in the ring. After a cannonball splash, Owens hit Austin with the pop-up powerbomb and won.

Lesnar and Owens worked surprisingly well as a team. If it continues...watch out.

Recap: A good start to the tag tournament. Lesnar and Owens are suplex machines.