SmackDown Results: August 2, 2013 - one more match

The 728th edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown came to you from the Toyota Center in Houston, TX. Rob Van Dam, Sheamus, Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Mark Henry, Christian, Damien Sandow, Dolph Ziggler, Kane, Curtis Axel. These are just some of the Superstars that World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio will have to choose from as SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero has given Del Rio the golden opportunity to hand-pick just one active member of the WWE roster to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against at SummerSlam and Del Rio would make the career-changing decision on SmackDown!

Quick Results
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* Cody Rhodes def. Jack Swagger via roll-up.

* Big E. Langston def. Sin Cara via Big Ending.

* CM Punk def. Fandango (with Summer Rae) via Anaconda Vise submission

* Divas Championship: 
AJ Lee (c) (with Layla) def. Kaitlyn via Black Widow submission

* #1 Contender’s Triple Threat Match: 
Christian def. Randy Orton & Rob Van Dam by rolling up Randy Orton to become the new #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam.

Detailed Results
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With the world awaiting his hand-picked selection to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against at SummerSlam, SmackDown kicks off with the man himself, World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. Del Rio tells the fans “thank you for nothing”, saying that they did not want him to be their champion, but he is the champion and there is “nothing” that they can do about it. Del Rio continues, saying “thank you” to someone with “vision”, SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero. Del Rio then tries to lead a “Vickie” chant, but the crowd boos the proposal. Del Rio then says that John Cena “wasted” his pick on Daniel Bryan and he only did that because Cena is “afraid” of Del Rio. The World Heavyweight Champion claims that he thought about defending the title against Brock Lesnar, but Brock already has a match against CM Punk at SummerSlam. Del Rio then says that he has the “loco idea” of giving a title match to Houston’s own Booker T, but, like the city of Houston, Booker is a “huge disappointment”. The champion then says that the man that he has selected to defend the World Heavyweight Title deserves the title match more than anyone else, saying that the man is “big, fast, and strong” and he is the “perfect opponent” and that is why he is going to give the man his first World Heavyweight Title shot ever, revealing his pick as none other than his personal ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez! This brings SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero to the ring and the boss does not look pleased with Del Rio’s pick, saying that she feels like the champion is trying to “disrespect” her. Vickie then calls Rodriguez a “little man-child” before Del Rio says that he is not trying to “disrespect” the GM and, if she does not like his pick, then he can pick someone else, proposing that he face The Brooklyn Brawler. Vickie is not amused, saying that she knew that Del Rio would make an “immature decision”, so she is taking the choice out of the champion’s hands and the #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam will be decided in a Triple Threat Match as WWE Championship Contract “Mr. Money-in-the-Bank” Randy Orton, “Captain Charisma” Christian, and “The Whole Damn Show” Rob Van Dam will go to war in the main event with the winner challenging Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam!

After tossing Damien Sandow’s Money-in-the-Bank briefcase into the Gulf of Mexico last week, the opening match of the night would see Cody Rhodes face Jack Swagger, with Zeb Colter in his corner. In the end, it was Cody Rhodes countering the gutwrench powerbomb of Jack Swagger into a roll-up, picking up the win.

Moments after his match against Jack Swagger, Cody Rhodes was being interviewed backstage, but the interview was cut short when Damien Sandow jumps Cody Rhodes, pummeling Rhodes and repeatedly slamming his head into an anvil case before Sandow is finally pulled off of his former tag team partner!

After AJ Lee cost him a victory on RAW, Big E. Langston would be looking to rebound as Langston would go one-on-one with Sin Cara. In the end, it was Sin Cara going for a springboard moonsault, but Big E. Langston catches Sin Cara in mid-air, dropping the high-flyer with the Big Ending en route to picking up the win.

After being interrupted by Fandango on last week’s SmackDown, “The Best in the World” CM Punk would go one-on-one with “The Lord of Dance” Fandango, with Summer Rae in his corner. In the end, it was CM Punk locking in the Anaconda Vise on Fandango, forcing “The Lord of Dance” to tap out to pick up the win.

The Divas Championship was up for grabs on SmackDown as Houston’s own Kaitlyn, with Layla in her corner, would challenge AJ Lee for the gold. During the match, the champion and challenger would find themselves on the outside of the ring, but when Kaitlyn goes for a right hand to AJ Lee, Layla steps in between the two! This gives AJ Lee the opportunity to blind-side the challenger, inevitably leading to AJ locking in the Black Widow on Kaitlyn, forcing Kaitlyn to tap out to pick up the win and successfully retain the Divas Title. After the match, Layla skips off hand-in-hand with AJ Lee.

Then it was time for the main event “The Whole Damn Show” Rob Van Dam, “Captain Charisma” Christian, and the WWE Championship Contract “Mr. Money-in-the-Bank” Randy Orton would square off in a Triple Threat Match with the winner becoming the #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Title with a title shot against champion Alberto Del Rio at SummerSlam. At the end of a grueling match, it was Randy Orton hitting the RKO on Rob Van Dam, but when Orton goes for the RKO on Christian, Christian counters with a backslide, surprising “The Viper” to pick up the win and become the new #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam! After the match, a disappointed Randy Orton offers his hand to Christian and the two former rivals shake hands in the ring before Orton exits. Rob Van Dam then gets to his feet as RVD also shakes the victor’s hand before leaving the ring, allowing Christian to enjoy his moment. Christian was then set to be interviewed about his victory, but Alberto Del Rio would jump Christian from behind, putting the #1 Contender down with a kick to the skull!

WWE Main Event Results: July 31, 2013

The 44th edition of WWE Main Event came to you from the Toyota Center in Houston, TX. In the main attraction of Main Event, former United States Champion R-Truth would square off with a former Intercontinental Champion in Wade Barrett.

Quick Results
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* Wade Barrett def. R-Truth via Bull Hammer Elbow.

* Jimmy & Jey Uso def. The Prime Time Players by Jimmy Uso pinning Titus O’Neil following the Superfly Splash.

* Mark Henry def. Drew McIntyre via World’s Strongest Slam.



Detailed Results
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Main Event kicks off with the featured attraction of the evening as R-Truth would go one-on-one with Wade Barrett. In the end, it was Wade Barrett blasting R-Truth with the Bull Hammer Elbow en route to picking up the win.

Jimmy & Jey Uso were in action on Main Event as the second-generation stars would face The Prime Time Players, Darren Young & Titus O’Neil, in tag team action. In the end, it was Jimmy Uso hitting the Superfly Splash on Titus O’Neil en route to picking up the win for himself and his twin brother.

Then it was time for the main event of Main Event as “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry would go one-on-one with one-third of 3MB, Drew McIntyre. Drew McIntyre would get a few good shots in on “The World’s Strongest Man”, but Mark Henry would catch McIntyre with the World’s Strongest Slam en route to picking up the win.

WWE Raw Results - July 29, 2013

Quick Results
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* 6-Man Tag: 
The Shield def. Mark Henry and Jimmy & Jey Uso by Dean Ambrose pinning Jimmy Uso following the Headlock Driver.

* Rob Van Dam def. Fandango (with Summer Rae) via intentional count-out.

* Non-Title: 
Kaitlyn def. AJ Lee via Spear.

* Dolph Ziggler def. Big E. Langston via DQ after AJ Lee interferes.

* Non-Title: 
Christian def. Alberto Del Rio via roll-up.

* Cody Rhodes def. Wade Barrett via Cross Rhodes.

* Daniel Bryan def. Kane via roll-up.

* Brie Bella (with Nikki Bella) def. Natalya via roll-up.

* Non-Title: 
Curtis Axel def. R-Truth via DQ after CM Punk interferes.

* Tables Match: 
Non-Title: 
John Cena def. Ryback.

Detailed Results
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Tonight's WWE RAW opens up with a look back at Daniel Bryan and John Cena from last week. We see highlights from the Gauntlet Match. 

We go to the ring and out comes Vince McMahon as Michael Cole welcomes us to RAW. Behind Vince is RAW General Manager Brad Maddox. Vince gives the mic to Maddox and he apologizes for his boneheaded decision to let John Cena choose his SummerSlam opponent. Vince reminds Maddox that he called Bryan a troll last week. Vince asks Maddox if he knows what a troll is. Vince says Maddox may be onto something. Vince goes on and asks Maddox how he really feels about Bryan. Bryan's music hits and out he comes. 

Bryan comes out and talks about respect. He tells Vince he's gave his company everything, every night but Vince hasn't gave him anything. Vince asks Bryan if he respects John Cena. Bryan respects Cena as a human being and as a champion. Bryan respects that Cena chose him for SummerSlam. Vince goes on and says Bryan can't beat Cena or Kane. Vince goes on and mocks Bryan's height, even taking a shot at Cena. Vince doesn't care about Cena or Bryan at SummerSlam and hopes he wins. Bryan says if Cena is lying to him, he will have hell to pay. Bryan says it doesn't matter what Vice thinks, it matters what the fans think. Bryan says the fans want a new champion at SummerSlam and his name is Daniel Bryan. The crowd pops. Bryan asks the fans if they want a new WWE Champion and they start chanting "yes" as Bryan joins in and his music hits. The music hits and out comes The Shield. 

The Shield vs. The Usos and Mark Henry 

WWE United States Champion Dean Ambrose and WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns pose together as we go to commercial. 

Back from the break and Mark Henry is out with The Usos. Henry dominates Rollins before he makes a tag to Reigns. They face off and go at it with Henry striking first. Henry beats Reigns into the corner and makes a tag to Jey Uso. They keep Reigns down in their corner. Jimmy Uso tags in for some double teaming. He drops a headbutt and covers Reigns for 2. Uso with a headlock now. Reigns backs Uso into the corner and Rollins tags in, beating him down. Ambrose tags in as they keep Uso in the corner. 

Uso finally gets a tag and goes at it with Ambrose. Jimmy Uso with a big flying shot and a scoop slam. He tags in Henry. Henry misses a big elbow drop. Ambrose kicks him and starts brawling. Rollins comes back in for some double teaming but Henry fights them off. Henry clotheslines Ambrose and Rollins out of the ring. Reigns comes in but Henry tosses him over the top. The Usos come in and dive out onto The Shield. The Usos and Henry stand tall as we go to commercial. 

Back from the break and Rollins goes at it with one of the Usos. Reigns comes in and breaks up a pin attempt. Reigns keeps Uso grounded now. Ambrose tags in and keeps the attack up on Uso. Uso finally fights out and hits a jawbreaker. Ambrose runs into the ring post as Uso moves. Henry finally tags in and unloads on Rollins. He knocks Reigns off the apron. Ambrose catches a big running powerslam. Another clothesline for Rollins. Reigns runs in and takes Henry out with a spear. One of the Usos take out Reigns. Jimmy Uso tags in and hits a Superfly splash on Ambrose for 2. A big Samoan Drop on Ambrose now. Uso goes to the top for another splash but Ambrose gets his knees up. Ambrose drops Uso for the win. 

Winners: The Shield 

After the match, Henry starts attacking The Shield and clears them from the ring. The Shield escapes through the crowd as Henry yells from the ring. 

We see a video from earlier today where Ryback pigged out at catering. He threatened one guy and shoved him into the wall. Ryback got in the man's face and intimidated him. Ryback slapped the guy around and slapped some food onto his face. Ryback puts the man through the table full of food and walks off. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and we get another video package for The Wyatt Family. 

Kane walks up on Brad Maddox backstage. Kane wants The Wyatts. Maddox says if Kane wants to send a message to The Wyatts, what better way than his match against Daniel Bryan tonight. 

Rob Van Dam vs. Fandango 

We go to the ring and out comes Rob Van Dam to a big pop. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and we see how Alberto Del Rio beat RVD on SmackDown. Out comes Fandango with Summer Rae. The fans chant for RVD as the match starts. Fandango with a headlock first. Fandango drops RVD but RVD comes back with a kick to the face and scissors takedown for a pin attempt. They end up on the floor and RVD hits a moonsault from the apron. Fandango brings it back in the ring and keeps RVD in a headlock. RVD fights out. Fandango ducks a kick and drops RVD with a kick of his own. 2 count for Fandango. 

RVD makes a comeback now. RVD nails Rolling Thunder and the catapult out of the corner. Fandango eats a spin kick and another kick from RVD. RVD goes up top but Fandango rolls out of the ring. Summer Rae argues with RVD while he's on the top. Fandango and Summer leave up the ramp and get counted out. 

Winner by Count Out: Rob Van Dam 

After the match, Fandango takes a mic from the stage and says his name before dancing away with Summer. 

AJ Lee and Big E Langston are backstage. AJ is dreading another spear from Kaitlyn. AJ says Big E lets it happen every time. She starts laughing and playing with her hair. AJ says Big E likes her and likes what she does in the ring. Big E rolls his eyes and AJ skips away as we go to commercial. 

Kaitlyn vs. AJ Lee 

Back from the break and out comes WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee with Big E Langston as Kaitlyn waits in the ring for this non-title match. AJ smacks Kaitlyn to start but Kaitlyn knocks her on the mat. AJ keeps control and hits a big knee to the head. A decent back and forth Divas match. Kaitlyn finally gets the win after a spear. 

Winner: Kaitlyn 

After the match, AJ throws a fit and in comes Big E to console her. Dolph Ziggler comes out and congratulates AJ on her loss. Dolph challenges Big E to match and he accepts. Back to commercial. 

Big E Langston vs. Dolph Ziggler 

Back from the break and they’re going at it. Langston runs over Ziggler and talks some trash. Ziggler starts to make a comeback but Big E overpowers him and lays Ziggler out. Big E runs the ropes and hits a big splash on the mat. Langston with a 2 count. Big E with a big bearhug now. Big E with a pair of backbreakers and another pin attempt. 

Big E continues to dominate Dolph and stop him from getting any offense going. Big E with a big shoulder thrust in the corner and more trash talking. Big E with more shoulders in the corner. He tries for another but Ziggler moves. Ziggler gets to his feet and fights back. Ziggler nails a dropkick. He goes on but Big E catches him in mid-air. Ziggler slides out. Big E charges but he ends up out on the floor. AJ comes in and jumps on Dolph's back for the disqualification. 

Winner by DQ: Dolph Ziggler 

After the bell, the referee tries to pull AJ from Dolph's back as she kicks and screams. Ziggler escapes the ring but AJ throws a fit. Big E comes back in and yells at her for interrupting the match. Ziggler runs back in and lays out Big E before taunting AJ some more. 

John Cena is backstage on the phone when Daniel Bryan walks in. Bryan asks if what Vince said earlier tonight was the truth. Cena rants about not believing a word Vince says. Bryan says Vince has always been honest with him, good or bad. Cena asks if Bryan is calling him a liar. They stare at each other and Cena walks off. Back to commercial. 

Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio 

Back from the break and out comes Christian to a nice reaction. The World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio is out next. Back and forth to start the match. Del Rio with a suplex and a 2 count. We take a commercial break and come back to Del Rio working on Christian's shoulder. during the break, Del Rio sent him info the steel steps on the floor. Del Rio with a big drop on the shoulder for a 2 count. 

Christian makes a comeback and hits a big tornado DDT from the top. Christian with a 2 count. They brawl and trade shots after more back and forth. Christian drops Del Rio and goes up for the missile dropkick. Another 2 count by Christian. Del Rio sends Christian into the corner. Christian comes back and rolls Del Rio up for 2. Del Rio with a clothesline and a bunch of headbutts. Del Rio with stomps. Del Rio with another body slam. More back and forth. Del Rio with a backbreaker for 2. Del Rio comes off the top but Christian moves. Del Rio dodges a spear and escapes the ring. Del Rio decks Christian and brings it back in for a 2 count. Christian blocks a cross armbreaker. Del Rio blocks Killswitch. Back and forth. Christian rolls Del Rio up for the non-title win. 

Winner: Christian 

Still to come, Ryback vs. Cena in a Tables Match. 

Wade Barrett vs. Cody Rhodes 

Back from the break and Wade Barrett waits in the ring. Out next comes Cody Rhodes to a decent reaction. 

Back and forth to start the match. Barrett takes Rhodes outside of the ring and works him over. Barrett brings him back in with more big offense for a 2 count. Barrett keeps control and poses on the turnbuckles. More big shots to beat Rhodes down to the mat. Barrett with a knee to the back and another 2 count. The end comes when Cody hits Cross Rhodes for the win. 

Winner: Cody Rhodes 

After the match, Damien Sandow comes out and damns Cody for throwing his briefcase in the Gulf of Mexico on SmackDown. Sandow says he's filed a complaint with WWE management. Sandow says he's done all this big stuff but all Cody has done is grow a mustache. Sandow says Cody comes from a family of clowns so maybe now, he will send him back to the circus where he belongs. 

Still to come, Kane vs. Bryan. Back to commercial. 

Back from the break and we see a recap of the opening segment with Vince and Daniel Bryan earlier. 

Kane vs. Daniel Bryan 

We go to the ring and out comes Daniel Bryan to a big pop. Kane is out next. They go at it to start the match. Kane takes Bryan to the corner and works him over. Bryan counters and runs the ropes but runs right into a big boot. Kane with more offense in the corner now. Kane keeps Bryan grounded on the mat. Bryan finally breaks loose and makes a comeback. They end up on the floor. Bryan runs the apron and hits a big knee to the face but both go down on the floor. Back to commercial. 

Back from the break and Bryan is back on the mat with Kane in control. Bryan comes back with a missile dropkick. Bryan with another pair of dropkicks in the corner. Bryan with a low dropkick int he corner and a 2 count on Kane. Kane comes back and hits the big clothesline from the top. Bryan goes for the Yes Lock but Kane fights him off. Bryan kicks Kane's leg out and he goes back down. Bryan with kicks to the chest now. Bryan ends up getting the quick pin on Kane after countering a chokeslam. 

Winner: Daniel Bryan 

As soon as Bryan's music hits, Kane grabs him and hits a big chokeslam. Bryan walks off. Kane goes to make his pyro explode but the lights go out and we see The Wyatt Family make their entrance. 

The lights come on and Kane is already on the outside grabbing Bray Wyatt. Erick Rowan and Luke Harper beat Kane down and bring him in the ring. He fights them off as Bray watches from the floor. A big boot drops Kane and they take back control of him. Bray enters the ring and they hold Kane for him. Bray grabs Kane, kisses him on the forehead and lays him out. Wyatt says he heard Kane likes to call himself the devil's favorite demon. Wyatt says Kane is no demon. Wyatt goes on and poses with his family. Back to commercial. 

Brie Bella vs. Natalya 

We see some Total Divas footage before the match starts. Natalya takes Brie to the ropes and then slams her to the mat. More offense from Natalya. Brie fights back in and works Natalya over. Brie keeps control and goes for another pin attempt. Natalya comes back and goes for the Sharpshooter. Nikki Bella comes out with a duck call, distracting Natalya with "quack quack" as Brie rolls her up and gets the win. 

Winner: Brie Bella 

Paul Heyman is backstage with Curtis Axel. Back to commercial. 

R-Truth vs. Curtis Axel 

Back from the break and R-Truth waits as WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel makes his way out with Paul Heyman. 

Heyman cuts a promo against R-Truth and brings up Brock Lesnar. Heyman says Lesnar will end the career of his former best friend CM Punk at SummerSlam. Heyman says it's The Best vs. The Beast. Heyman praises Axel for being a Paul Heyman Guy. Axel talks about his father and says he is already more perfect than perfect. Axel heads to the ring. The match starts and Axel beats Truth down. Truth nails a big kick to the jaw and a pair of clotheslines. Truth drops Axel on his face for a 2 count. 

Axel turns it around with a big shot to the back of the head. Fans chant for CM Punk as Axel works Truth over. Punk runs down and pulls Axel out of the ring, sending him into the fan barrier. Punk stares at Heyman and smiles. Punk chases Heyman to the barrier but Axel comes over. Punk fights him off and Heyman manages to escape. Punk clotheslines Axel over part of the barrier as Heyman runs off to the back. Punk stands on top of the announcers table as fans chant his name. 

We see Triple H and Stephanie McMahon walking backstage. Still to come, Cena vs. Ryback in a Tables Match. Back to commercial. 

Triple H is backstage with Vince McMahon, asking if he's through jerking Bryan around. Vince says he's using reverse psychology and deep down wants Bryan to become WWE Champion. Triple H says he can't even say it with a straight face. Vince says he just wants someone to beat Cena. Someone like Triple H but 20, maybe 23 years younger. Stephanie appears and says maybe Bryan just needs some help. Stephanie suggests Bryan get a corporate makeover. Vince says good luck with that one and walks off. Triple H says it's worth a shot. 

Tables Match: Ryback vs. John Cena 

Tables are out everywhere as WWE Champion John Cena makes his way out first. Ryback strikes first but Cena sends him out to the floor. Ryback misses a big shot with a table on the floor. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and Ryback hits a belly to belly suplex on Cena. They go to the floor and Ryback sends Cena into the steel steps. Ryback slides steps into the ring but Cena fights him on the floor and sends him hard into the apron. Ryback blocks a suplex on the floor and drops Cena with a suplex of his own. Ryback brings another table into the ring and throws Cena in after it. Cena drops Ryback and applies the STF. Ryback has to crawl all the way out of the ring to break the hold. Cena tosses a huge table out of the ring but Ryback rolls under the ring and avoids being hit. 

Ryback nails a big spear on the floor and Cena goes down. Ryback drops Cena with a big steps shot to the head. Cena fights Ryback off but he comes back. Ryback tries to put Cena through a table that's acting as a bridge between the apron and the fan barrier. Cena blocks it and goes for an Attitude Adjustment but Ryback blocks that. Ryback tries to toss Cena into the table but he lands on his feet. Ryback breaks the table with steel steps. Cena grabs steps and they have a standoff with steel steps. They throw steel steps at each other but the steps collide in mid-air. Both return to the ring and go at it. Cena slams Ryback on the steps and hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Ryback ends up blocking a move and dropping Cena. Ryback props a table up in the corner and waits for Cena to get up. Ryback nails the Meathook clothesline. Cena gets up in front of the table in the corner as Ryback waits. Cena moves and grabs Ryback, sending him through the table with an Attitude Adjustment for the win. 

Winner: John Cena 

After the match, Daniel Bryan comes out chanting "yes" and grabs the WWE Title belt. He brings it into Cena but hesitates before handing it over. Cena goes to grab it but Bryan jerks the belt back. Bryan says the belt is going to be his and the fans chant "yes." Cena snatches the belt from Bryan's hands and they have words. Bryan gets a "yes" chant going as Cena stares at him. RAW goes off the air with Bryan chanting in Cena's face. 

WWE Main Event Results: July 24, 2013

Quick Results
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* Sheamus def. Jack Swagger via Brogue Kick.

* Sin Cara def. Drew McIntyre (with Heath Slater & Jinder Mahal) via hurrincanrana facebuster.

* Damien Sandow def. Justin Gabriel via full-nelson slam.

Detailed Results
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Theme song starts us off this week. Bray Wyatt and RVD have been added to it. Sheamus’ music hits for the opening match of the night! Josh Mathews and The Miz talk about the bruise Sheamus received during one of the ladder matches at MITB. Swagger enters with Zeb Colter, no Cesaro. Colter asks “Where am I?”. He then asks if he’s in America or Mexico, as they are in Texas. Sheamus should be ashamed of himself for sneaking across the border. 

Sheamus vs. Jack Swagger 

Lock up, Swagger goes after the bruised leg. Lock up again, headlock take down to Jack. Swagger repeats the move onto Sheamus. Swagger punches the leg to get out of a head submission. Swagger wraps Sheamus up in the ropes. They each take turns beating up the other in the corner. Swagger continues to focus on the thigh. They trade big punches, clothesline from Sheamus, pin and kickout. Swagger avoids going into the turnbuckle and unloads with punches. Sheamus slams him to the mat for a two. Colter gets on the steps, while Swagger throws Sheamus to the outside. Jack tackles the leg, and throws Sheamus into the steps. 

Commercials 

After the break, Sheamus and Swagger are trading punches in the ring. Jack applies a hold onto the left leg. Sheamus kicks and punches Swagger off of him. Jack puts him on the turnbuckle upside-down and attacks with kicks. Swagger Bomb connects for a nearfall. Jack goes to the turnbuckle and does a We the People stance. Sheamus attacks him, puts Jack on his shoulders and falls backwards. Punches are thrown, Irish Hammers, followed by the Irish Curse backbreaker for a two. Sheamus limps on the apron to the turnbuckle, but delivers a shoulderblock over the ropes for another two. 

Sheamus goes for Texas Cloverleaf, but Swagger gets out. Jack tries for gut-wrench, Sheamus powers out and flips Swagger over the ropes to the outside. Sheamus hits the ten forearms to the chest, and back into the ring. Swagger slams Sheamus to the mat for a two. Jack tries for the Patriot Lock, Sheamus kicks him away. Swagger locks it in, Sheamus crawls to the ropes. Jack drags Sheamus’ legs in between the post, Sheamus kicks him away. Once Swagger gets back in the ring, Sheamus connects with the Brouge Kick for the three. 

Winner: Sheamus – by pinfall (15:12) 

Mathews and Miz talk about CM Punk being betrayed by Paul Heyman and then brutally attacked by Brock Lesnar a couple weeks ago on Raw. 

Raw Rebound: Punk wants Lesnar at SummerSlam. Via satellite, Heyman accepts the challenge. “The Best” CM Punk will face “The Beast” Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam! 

Mr. MITB Damien Sandow will be on later in the show. 

Commercials 

Sin Cara is on his way out for the next match. Instead of the big jacket, he’s wearing a small one with a hood. He’s facing Drew McIntyre of 3MB. 

Sin Cara vs. Drew McIntyre 

Cara ducks a punch, and hits a couple kicks. Drew catches Cara, outs him on the turnbuckle. Sin Cara goes for a crossbody, turned into a couple of armdrags. Sin Cara did a back flip and landed on his stomach. On the apron, Sin Cara kicks Drew, but Slater throws Cara down outside, allowing McIntyre some time. Drew slams Cara into the apron. In the ring, Drew kicks Sin Cara, but then is countered with a couple kicks. Flying elbow connects, and then an armdrag and hurricanrana that sends McIntyre out. Cara flips out onto 3MB who catches Sin Cara and throws him back into the ring. Cara nails a hurricanrana for the win. 

Winner: Sin Cara – by pinfall (3:47) 

Commercials 

The Miz will be the host of this year’s SummerSlam. 

Raw Rebound: Cena and Bryan had a contract signing for their match at SummerSlam. Maddox puts Bryan into multiple matches. Bryan beats Swagger by submission. After a great match, Bryan knocks off Cesaro with a roll-up. Then Daniel is put up against Ryback. Bryan wins by DQ as Ryback sends him through a table. Cena makes the save, and attacks Ryback. Cena challenges Ryback to a tables match. Maddox tells Mr. McMahon that the main event is set for next week. Vince asks about Bryan. Daniel will face Kane. 

Cena faces Ryback in a tables match, Bryan faces Kane next Monday on Raw. 

Sandow enters with the blue briefcase and a mic. It is his duty to free us from these false idols. We don’t know what it’s like to win a MITB ladder match, or anything at that. Sandow’s facing Justin Gabriel after the commercial break. 

Commercials 

On SmackDown, World Champion Alberto Del Rio will go one-on-one with Rob Van Dam! 

Damien Sandow vs. Justin Gabriel 

Lock up, Sandow pulls Gabriel’s hair. Sandow locks in a hold on Justin’s arm, and is sent into the ropes. Gabriel trips Sandow, pin. Backslide on Damien, kickout. Sandow with punches and then headbutts in the corner. Sandow kicks Gabriel down, and applies a headlock. Sandow is rolled-up. Sandow pins Justin, kickout. Another headlock applied on Justin. Clothesline from the turnbuckle connects onto Sandow. Gabriel goes for 450, Sandow hits the ropes to make him fall. 

Commercials 

Sandow kicks Justin, followed by knee drops for a two. Abdominal stretch applied by Damien. Gabriel switches it into one of his own. Justin with punches, but is then hit with a knee. Elbow of Disdain connects from Sandow. Damien wraps his legs around Gabriel. Justin gets out, but can’t escape punches. Gabriel flips Sandow to the outside. Justin dropkicks Sandow from the ropes for a nearfall. Gabriel connects with an elbow drop, which allows Gabriel to connect with the moonsault. Sandow slams Gabriel down for a nearfall. Gabriel with a roll-up, but Sandow kicks out. Damien connects with his new finisher for the victory. 

Winner: Damien Sandow – by pinfall (11:29) 

Mathews and Miz sign out by reminding us to catch Del Rio vs. RVD on SmackDown! 

WWE Raw Results - July 22, 2013

Quick Results
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* Non-Title: 
Alberto Del Rio def. Sheamus via roll-up.

* Christian def. Titus O’Neil (with Darren Young) via Killswitch.

* Dolph Ziggler def. Darren Young via Zig Zag.

* Cody Rhodes def. Fandango (with Damien Sandow) via Cross Rhodes.

* Rob Van Dam def. Wade Barrett via Five-Star Frog Splash.

* Gauntlet Match #1: 
Daniel Bryan def. Jack Swagger via Yes Lock submission

* Gauntlet Match #2: 
Daniel Bryan def. Antonio Cesaro (with Zeb Colter & Jack Swagger) via roll-up.

* Gauntlet Match #3: 
Daniel Bryan def. Ryback via DQ after Ryback puts Daniel Bryan through a table.

Detailed Results
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Tonight's WWE RAW kicks off with a look at the problems between CM Punk and Paul Heyman, plus Brock Lesnar's return last week. We get a look at John Cena choosing Daniel Bryan as his SummerSlam opponent. The Road to SummerSlam begins tonight. 

We're live from the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas. The drum roll starts up and the lights come on as General Manager Brad Maddox waits in the ring. Maddox talks about his decision to let Cena pick his opponent last week. There will be an official contract signing tonight. The ring is already set up for a contract signing as WWE Champion John Cena comes out to a mixed reaction. 

Cena takes a seat and lets Maddox speak. They talk about why Cena chose Bryan and Bryan's music hits. Here he comes to a bigger pop than Cena. Bryan goes to speak but the fans start chanting his name. Maddox asks if Bryan thinks he's earned or deserves a title shot. Cena says he chose Bryan because sometimes the people in charge are afraid to see talent even when the beard is staring them in the face. Cena names Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero as people who proved ability and passion make a WWE Champion, not just size and strength. A chant for Eddie breaks out. Cena says Bryan has earned and deserves this title shot. Cena says he picked Bryan to compete. Cena says he will not be handing Bryan the title. Cena signs the contract and says he's going to SummerSlam to defend the WWE Title. Cena calls Bryan the best competition right now but he will prove that even the best isn't enough. Some boos for Cena. Bryan chants start up again. Bryan signs the contract. Bryan goes to speak but Maddox interrupts him and announces the match. Bryan yells at Maddox for interrupting him. Bryan says he's proved he deserves this. Maddox questions that. Maddox is putting Bryan into multiple matches tonight. Maddox doesn't think Bryan will prove himself worthy tonight. Maddox chants no but the fans chant yes. The announcers hype the match. 

Still to come, Mark Henry will fire back at The Shield. Also tonight, Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio. We go to commercial. 

Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio 

Back from the break and out first comes Sheamus. World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio is out next for this non-title match. 

They go at it and Del Rio starts kicking the huge bruise on Sheamus' leg. Sheamus comes back with a neckbreaker for a 2 count. Del Rio uses the ropes to choke Sheamus. Del Rio with more offense in the corner. Sheamus comes back and drops Del Rio for a 2 count. Del Rio takes out the leg again. Kick to the head by Del Rio. Del Rio with stomps now. Del Rio with a submission on the ropes. Sheamus drops him to the floor with a huge right hand. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and Del Rio with a 2 count. During the break, Sheamus got thrown into the steel steps. Del Rio keeps working on the leg now. Sheamus hits a big powerslam out of nowhere. We see Damien Sandow backstage watching with his briefcase. Del Rio and Sheamus go at it now. Sheamus unloads in the corner. More offense from Sheamus and a 2 count. Del Rio with more kicks to the leg. Del Rio hits a backstabber for 2. Sheamus comes back an hits the forearms on the apron. Del Rio counters and comes back in but gets caught by the Irish Curse backbreaker for a 2 count. Sheamus goes to the top but Del Rio hits an enziguri for a close 2 count. Sheamus hits the rolling senton. Sheamus misses a Brogue Kick and Del Rio goes back to his leg. Sheamus blocks the cross armbreaker. He goes for White Noise but his leg gives out. Del Rio rolls through and gets the pin. 

Winner: Alberto Del Rio 

Still to come, MizTV with the cast of Total Divas. Plus, we will get an update on CM Punk. Back to commercial. 

We see footage of Vickie Guerrero being named SmackDown General Manager. Renee Young is backstage with Booker T and Teddy Long. Booker respects Vince McMahon's decision but says he was shocked by the whole situation. Teddy interrupts and says he looked over SmackDown and took abuse for 3 whole months while Booker sat at home with his feet up. Teddy isn't happy about Vickie having security remove him from the building last week. Booker threatens to throw Teddy out this week. Teddy says if he wasn't going to be named GM, maybe Vince made the right decision. Teddy walks off. 

Still to come, Daniel Bryan will face 3 mystery opponents. 

Christian vs. Titus O'Neil 

We go to the ring and out first comes Christian before taking a commercial break. 

Back from the break and out comes Titus O'Neil with Darren Young. Titus strikes first and slams Christian. Back and forth. Titus sends Christian to the floor and Young gets some cheap shots in. Titus brings it back in and keeps working Christian over for a 2 count. Titus blows his whistle as he stomp away in the corner. Christian comes back with a missile dropkick and more offense. Christian with the flying elbow from the ropes. Titus blocks Killswitch but Christian hits Young on the apron. Christian turns around distracted and Titus runs over him for a close 2 count. Christian counters a finisher and hits Killswitch for the win. 

Winner: Christian 

We get a look back at SmackDown where Ryback beat up on Chris Jericho. Ryback is backstage with Josh Mathews right now. Ryback talks about being against average people. He says people like Mathews need to be intimidated by him and if they're not, he will prove to them why they should be. Ryback plays up the bully role. We go back to commercial. 

Back from the break and out comes Mark Henry. We see the attack from The Shield last week. Henry says he's a proud Texas, born and raised. The crowd pops. Henry says he's not proud of what happened last week. Henry calls out The Shield. Here comes Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose through the crowd. 

They hit the ring and beat Henry down. He fights them off but they get him down in the corner as the fans boo. The music hits and out come The Usos for the save. Henry gets back up and they clean house. The Shield retreats through the crowd as Henry stands tall with The Usos. 

Daniel Bryan is backstage warming up when John Cena walks in. Cena wonders if someone is making the decisions for Maddox. Bryan says he will be fine by his own. Cena just wants Bryan to make it to SummerSlam in one piece. They go on and Bryan storms off. Back to commercial. 

Darren Young vs. Dolph Ziggler 

Back from the break and Darren Young waits in the ring as Dolph Ziggler makes his way out. 

They go at it. Ziggler shows off early and then dropkicks Young for a 2 count. Ziggler gets caught up in the corner and falls on his head. Young with a big clothesline and a 2 count. Ziggler fights out of a hold and sends Young flying into the ring post by his shoulder. Ziggler with a pair of clotheslines for a 2 count. Young ends up with Ziggler on his shoulders. Young slams Ziggler hard on his face for a 2 count. Young runs his mouth and Ziggler nails a Zig Zag for the win. 

Winner: Dolph Ziggler 

After the match, Big E Langston runs down and interrupts Dolph's celebration with a sneak attack. AJ Lee is right behind him. Ziggler ducks a shot and goes at it with Big E, sending him to the floor. Big E runs back in but Ziggler runs out of the ring and taunts them from the ramp. 

Cole and the announcers show us how to install the WWE App. Still to come, an update on CM Punk and MizTV with the cast of Total Divas. Back to commercial. 

Back from the break and The Miz is in the ring for MizTV with The Bella Twins, Natalya, Cameron, Naomi, Eva Marie and Jo Jo Offerman. We get some preview clips for Total Divas. 

Miz introduces the Divas and turns things over to Jerry Lawler, letting him emcee MizTV. Lawler knows the other Divas but introduces himself to Jo Jo and Eva Marie. Eva doesn't shake his hand and says she doesn't like how Lawler is looking at her. She introduces herself and says she's here to make a name. Eva slaps Lawler. Lawler hands things back over to Miz and he plugs the debut episode next Sunday night. 

Still to come, who will Daniel Bryan face? Back to commercial. 

Back from the break and Brad Maddox is on the phone when Triple H walks in. Triple H says Maddox doesn't think Daniel Bryan is big enough or championship material. He says it sounds like someone put words in Brad's mouth and references Vince McMahon. Triple H says he believes Bryan may be the future of WWE. Triple H talks some more and leaves. Stephanie McMahon appears. She has an idea but doesn't share it just yet. She walks off and Maddox looks worried. 

We get a video package for The Wyatt Family. 

Fandango vs. Cody Rhodes 

We go to the ring and out comes Fandango with Summer Rae. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and Damien Sandow is out for commentary. Here comes Cody Rhodes next. Cody gets the win after a good back and forth match. Sandow got on the apron with the briefcase but Cody took he and Fandango out with a Disaster Kick. 

Winner: Cody Rhodes 

Back from a break and out comes CM Punk. He talks about the attack from Brock Lesnar last week. Punk talks about how big of a monster Lesnar is and mentions his UFC days. Punk declares that he is not afraid of Brock Lesnar. He is not afraid of Paul Heyman's monster. Punk wants to talk about Heyman now. He says Heyman made the wrong decision and he's going to make him pay for it now. Punk isn't going to stop until Lesnar is gone. He says this is his ring. Punk promises to get his hands on Heyman and make him pay. Punk wants Lesnar at SummerSlam - The Best vs. The Beast. Heyman comes on the big screen and repeats the tagline. He likes it. Heyman goes on and rips the Texas fans. He's live via satellite and apparently has Brock off to the side with him. Heyman talks about what kind of shape Brock is in and says Punk is beat up. Heyman says if Punk wants a fight, he's got it. Heyman accepts the challenge. Heyman praises Lesnar some more. Fans chant for Punk to end the segment. 

Rob Van Dam is walking backstage as we go to commercial. 

Rob Van Dam vs. Wade Barrett 

Back from the break and Wade Barrett waits as Rob Van Dam makes his way out. Good back and forth match. RVD hits rolling Thunder and then the moonsault for a close 2 count. Barrett sends RVD into the corner and hits a big mule kick. RVD counters with a heel kick in the corner. RVD with the second rope kick now. RVD goes to the top and nails the Five Star Frogsplash for the win. 

Winner: Rob Van Dam 

Daniel Bryan is walking backstage as we go to commercial. 

Gauntlet Match: Daniel Bryan vs. Jack Swagger 

We go to the ring and out first comes Daniel Bryan. Out next comes his first opponent, Jack Swagger. Swagger has Antonio Cesaro and Zeb Colter with him. Colter rips Texas and the Daniel Bryan fans. Swagger and Bryan start the match now. 

Swagger takes control early on. Swagger wastes time after a shoulder block. Swagger stomps away and hits knees to the gut in the corner. Swagger keeps control. Bryan tries to come back with a suicide dive but Swagger stops him with a big right hand. Swagger nails a Swagger Bomb but wastes more time. Bryan locks in the Yes Lock and Swagger taps out. 

Winner: Daniel Bryan 

Gauntlet Match: Daniel Bryan vs. Antonio Cesaro 

Cesaro enters the ring as we go to commercial. 

Back from the break and Cesaro is in control of Bryan. Cesaro works him over and applies a submission. Bryan whips Cesaro's leg and takes him down. Another leg whip by Bryan. Bryan locks in the surfboard submission on Cesaro now. Cesaro nails a big suplex and mounts Bryan with forearm shots. Cesaro drops an elbow for another 2 count. Cesaro with another headlock, taking Bryan to the mat. 

Bryan finally fights out and takes Cesaro off his feet. Bryan with kicks to the chest now. Cesaro ducks a kick to the head and applies another headlock. Bryan breaks it and nails the running dropkick in the corner. Bryan with the big dropkick low in the corner for a 2 count. Bryan continues but Cesaro nails an uppercut in mid-air for a 2 count. We go to commercial. 

Back from the break and Bryan rolls Cesaro up for a 2 count. Cesaro drops Bryan again for another pin attempt. Cesaro with the big gutwrench slam for another 2 count. Bryan comes back with rights and a headbutt. Cesaro scoops Bryan and drops him on his head for 2. Cesaro runs into a knee. Bryan with a big back suplex and a kick to the head for 2. Fans chant "this is awesome" as both try to get to their feet. Bryan goes to the top but Cesaro knocks him down and jumps with an uppercut. Cesaro climbs up for a superplex but Bryan fights him off and to the mat. Cesaro climbs back up but Bryan slips out and pushes Cesaro down on the top. Bryan turns Cesaro upside down in the corner and kicks away. Bryan with another dropkick. Bryan goes for a back superplex but Cesaro counters in mid-air and falls on top of Bryan for 2. They get up and trade uppercuts now. Cesaro unloads with a bunch of uppercuts and a clothesline for a close 2 count. Cesaro goes for the Neutralizer but Bryan counters and back drops Cesaro. More back and forth. Bryan ties up Cesaro's leg and unloads with forearm shots. Cesaro gets dumped out by Swagger. Bryan takes them both out with a suicide dive. Bryan brings it back in. Bryan counters an uppercut in mid-air and rolls Cesaro up for the win. 

Winner: Daniel Bryan 

We see Alex Riley and Brad Maddox backstage watching Bryan celebrate. Maddox has a third opponent for Bryan but we go to commercial. 

Gauntlet Match: Daniel Bryan vs. Ryback 

Back from the break and out comes Daniel Bryan's final opponent, Ryback. Bryan unloads but Ryback cuts him off and beats him down. Ryback controls the match and taunts Bryan in the corner before tossing him across the ring. Ryback beats Bryan around and taunts him. Ryback stands on Bryan and mocks his "yes!" chant. Ryback whips Bryan hard into the corner and the fans chant "you can't wrestle" at him. Ryback with a suplex and a 2 count. Ryback with a headlock now. Bryan fights out but Ryback hits a Thesz Press. Bryan turns it into a half crab. Ryback makes it to the ropes and breaks the hold. 

Ryback keeps control and hits a big splash for 2. Ryback runs into a knee to the jaw. Bryan with a pair of dropkicks in the corner. Ryback blocks a third with a big clothesline for 2. Ryback grabs a table from under the ring and sets it up on the outside. Bryan nails a suicide dive, sending Ryback face first into the announce table. They come back in and Bryan hits kicks. Ryback catches him on his shoulders but Bryan rolls up for 2. Bryan goes for the Yes Lock but Ryback tosses him by his hair. Bryan unloads and nails a big missile dropkick for 2. Bryan with the Yes Lock again. Ryback finally makes it to the ropes and breaks the hold. Bryan leaps off the apron but Ryback catches him and powerbombs him on the floor. Ryback powerbombs Bryan through the table on the floor and the referee calls the match. 

Winner by DQ: Daniel Bryan 

After the match, Ryback grabs Bryan for more but John Cena runs out for the save. Cena cleans house of Ryback and sends him up the ramp. Cena checks on Bryan and challenges Ryback to a Tables Match next week. Vince McMahon walks in on Brad Maddox backstage. Maddox brags about next week's main event. Vince asks what about Daniel Bryan. Vince and Maddox decide to have Bryan face Kane next week. RAW goes off the air with Bryan celebrating. 

WWE SmackDown Results: July 19, 2013

Five nights after Money-in-the-Bank, the 726th edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown came to you from the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, RI. After his shocking betrayal of CM Punk at Money-in-the-Bank as well as his orchestrated destruction of CM Punk at the hands of Brock Lesnar on RAW, Paul Heyman will be put in the hot seat when Heyman joins The Miz on Miz TV! After a banner night at Money-in-the-Bank where he became the Money-in-the-Bank contract holder for a guaranteed WWE Title shot, “Mr. Money-in-the-Bank” would be in action on SmackDown as Randy Orton would go one-on-one with World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio in a non-title match. Also, in his final match before an extended departure from the WWE to tour with his band, Fozzy, six-time World Champion Chris Jericho would go one-on-one with the man he beat twice last week, Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel, with the Intercontinental Title on the line!

Quick Results
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* Dolph Ziggler def. Jack Swagger (with Zeb Colter & Antonio Cesaro) via Zig Zag

* Daniel Bryan def. Wade Barrett via Yes Lock submission

* Intercontinental Championship: 
Curtis Axel (c) (with Paul Heyman) def. Chris Jericho via Axel Cutter to retain

* Rob Van Dam def. Darren Young (with Titus O’Neil) via Five-Star Frog Splash

* Non-Title: 
Randy Orton def. Alberto Del Rio via RKO

Detailed Results
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SmackDown kicks off with SmackDown Senior Advisor Theodore Long, who says that, as everyone saw on RAW last week, there is a new General Manager of RAW in Brad Maddox. Long then reveals that WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon will be on SmackDown tonight to give Theodore Long a job performance evaluation similar to the one Vickie Guerrero got on RAW last week that ultimately resulted in Vickie getting fired! Long then asks the fans if they think that he has been doing a good job and if they think he should be named the new permanent General Manager of SmackDown! However, Theodore Long’s mood completely changes when the actual SmackDown General Manager makes his return as 2013 WWE Hall of Famer Booker T surprises everyone, returning after a two-month hiatus where he rehabbed a torn triceps muscle! Booker says that Theodore Long has been doing a hell of a job filling in for him during his absence, but now he is back and he is ready to get back to his GM duties. WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon then comes out with a smile on his face, making his way to the ring, telling Booker T and Theodore Long that he is out there to let them know that only “one person” can be in charge of SmackDown. The Chairman first asks Theodore Long what kind of match he had in mind for the main event of SmackDown and Long reveals that he was planning on having Curtis Axel defend the Intercontinental Title against Chris Jericho! Mr. McMahon then poses the same question to Booker T, who says that he intends to have World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio face “Mr. Money-in-the-Bank” Randy Orton in a non-title match.

The impromptu evaluation is then interrupted by RAW General Manager Brad Maddox, who scrambles out to the ring, telling Mr. McMahon that he should be named the General Manager of SmackDown, as well! Maddox claims that he was going to make the exact same matches that Booker T and Theodore Long just came up with before revealing that, tonight, Rob Van Dam will return to SmackDown! Then it was time for the WWE Chairman to make his decision and, instead of Booker T, Theodore Long, or Brad Maddox, Mr. McMahon announces that the new General Manager of SmackDown is none other than the recently fired Managing Supervisor of RAW, Vickie Guerrero! With Booker T, Theodore Long, & Brad Maddox all standing in the ring in disbelief, Vickie Guerrero makes her way to the ring, pulling no punches, telling the fans that she “hates” each and every one of them! The new SmackDown GM then says that there is nothing that anyone can do about her being in charge as the permanent General Manager of SmackDown!
After twice being cost a match by his now ex-girlfriend AJ Lee, Dolph Ziggler would try to get back on track as “The Show-Off” would go one-on-one with “The Real American” Jack Swagger, with Zeb Colter & Antonio Cesaro in his corner. During the match, Antonio Cesaro would get involved on the outside of the ring, hitting Dolph Ziggler with his signature uppercut. Suspicious of Antonio Cesaro’s involvement, the referee ejects both Zeb Colter & Antonio Cesaro from ringside! In the end, it was Dolph Ziggler hitting the Zig Zag on Jack Swagger en route to picking up the win. After the match, Dolph Ziggler reminds everyone that he dumped AJ Lee on RAW this past Monday, saying that he is “sorry” that he did not break it off with her a lot sooner! Backstage, this sends AJ Lee into a psychotic rage as the Divas Champion screams, tossing chairs and refusing to be calmed down by Big E. Langston, slapping Langston before finally letting Langston calm her down with a hug. Langston nearly takes it one step further as he looks to go in for a kiss on AJ, but instead, Langston kisses AJ on the forehead and walks away.

After successfully defending the WWE Tag Team Titles against Jimmy & Jey Uso on Money-in-the-Bank Kickoff, WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns would face Jimmy & Jey Uso in a non-title rematch on SmackDown. Before the match can begin, Jimmy & Jey Uso rush the ring, sparking a brawl between the two teams, but United States Champion Dean Ambrose rushes out to aid his Shield cohorts as The Shield begins a three-on-two beat down of Jimmy & Jey Uso. However, Mark Henry makes his way to the ring with payback in mind as “The World’s Strongest Man” takes it to The Shield, but when the numbers game catches up with Mark Henry, Jimmy & Jey Uso come to the aid of Mark Henry, helping the big man rid the ring of The Shield!

The new #1 Contender for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam was in action on SmackDown as Daniel Bryan would go one-on-one with Wade Barrett. In the end, it was Daniel Bryan locking in the Yes Lock on Wade Barrett, forcing Barrett to tap out to pick up the win.

Backstage, RAW General Manager Brad Maddox confronts his former boss and the new General Manager of SmackDown, Vickie Guerrero, offering to put their issues behind them. Vickie responds to the proposal with a jaw-breaking slap to the face of the RAW GM!

With The Miz in the ring, it was then time for Miz TV as “The Awesome One” welcomes everyone to Miz TV, saying that his guest cost CM Punk the Money-in-the-Bank All-Stars Ladder Match, as well as orchestrated Brock Lesnar’s destruction of CM Punk on RAW, introducing his guest, Paul Heyman. Heyman makes his way to the ring, joining The Miz, who says that, since Heyman never tells the truth, he has nothing to say to Paul Heyman. The Miz then gives the floor to Paul Heyman, telling him to say whatever he wants. Heyman thanks The Miz, saying that he is merely an “advocate”, but his client, Brock Lesnar, is a “merciless emissary of suffering” with his sights set on CM Punk. Heyman continues, saying that Brock has no conscious, claiming that he still has “love” in his heart for CM Punk. Heyman then warns Punk to “stay down” and “leave the WWE”, telling Punk that, if Punk ever shows his face in the WWE again, Lesnar will take Punk’s actions as a “spiteful act of provocation”, vowing that Punk will be “dealt with” by Brock Lesnar if Punk does not heed his warning. The Miz then says that he is “revolted” by Heyman’s face, his tone of voice, his frame of mind, and he is revolted by the fact that Heyman swore on his children and still lied! Disgusted with his guest, The Miz walks off of his own show, but Heyman halts in the entranceway with the introduction of the man who defeated The Miz to retain the Intercontinental Title at Money-in-the-Bank, Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel, who locks eyes with The Miz as the two pass as Curtis Axel makes his way to the ring to defend his title.

After beating the Intercontinental Champion twice last week, the most decorated Intercontinental Champion of all-time, Chris Jericho, would challenge Curtis Axel, with Paul Heyman in his corner, for the Intercontinental Championship on SmackDown. After coming within an eyelash of winning an unheard-of tenth Intercontinental Championship, a timely distraction from Paul Heyman would allow Curtis Axel to take advantage of the match, hitting the Axel Cutter on Jericho en route to picking up the win to successfully retain the Intercontinental Title. With Chris Jericho helpless in the ring, Ryback marches to the ring, toying with the six-time World Champion, but Jericho would do his best to combat Ryback. However, Ryback would end Jericho’s momentum with a huge Meat Hook Clothesline before dropping Y2J in the center of the ring with Shell Shocked, delivering a punt to the gut of Jericho before finally leaving the ring!

Five nights after betraying his best friend, Cody Rhodes, at Money-in-the-Bank to win the Money-in-the-Bank contract for a guaranteed World Heavyweight Title shot, “Mr. Money-in-the-Bank” Damien Sandow appears on SmackDown. Sandow states that the Money-in-the-Bank Ladder Match is every man for himself and, despite what the world thinks, he did not screw Cody Rhodes. After showing footage of Cody Rhodes attacking him on RAW, Damien Sandow says that he is not going to react the way that the fans would. Sandow continues, saying that both he and Cody Rhodes and “civilized” and they are still “best friends”! Damien Sandow then invites Cody Rhodes to the ring so that they can put the whole situation behind them. Rhodes makes his way to the ring, asking for the microphone, but Sandow refuses, saying that Rhodes does not need to explain and that he “forgives” Rhodes! Sandow continues, saying that he forgives Rhodes for what he did to him on RAW and he forgives Rhodes for everything, saying that he is offering Rhodes a “metaphorical olive branch”, saying that Rhodes can be the “protector of the case”, which would see the second-generation star more or less babysit the Money-in-the-Bank briefcase until Sandow is ready to cash in! However, Sandow makes the mistake of letting Rhodes hold the briefcase as Rhodes uses the briefcase to pop Sandow in the skull with the briefcase, getting a few shots in on Sandow before “Mr. Money-in-the-Bank” is able to escape as Rhodes tosses the Money-in-the-Bank briefcase at the staging area.

Appearing on SmackDown for the first time in more than eight years, “The Whole Damn Show” would return to SmackDown as Rob Van Dam went one-on-one with one-half of The Prime Time Players, Darren Young, with Titus O’Neil in his corner. After knocking Titus O’Neil off of the ring apron, it was Rob Van Dam hitting the Five-Star Frog Splash on Darren Young en route to picking up the win.

Backstage, the unemployed Theodore Long confronts the new General Manager of SmackDown, Vickie Guerrero, saying that they have been mortal enemies for several years, but it is time to let bygones be bygones, saying that everyone has room to “work together”. However, when Theodore Long asks if she really means it, Vickie gives Long a “hell no”, calling for security to escort Theodore Long out of the building! As security escorts Long out of the arena, Vickie screams at Long that the only way he will ever be on her show again is if he buys a ticket!

Then it was time for the main event as, five nights after surviving the Money-in-the-Bank All-Stars Ladder Match to secure the Money-in-the-Bank contract for a guaranteed WWE Title match, “Mr. Money-in-the-Bank” Randy Orton would go one-on-one with World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio in a non-title match. At the end of a hard-fought match, it was Randy Orton rolling out of the cross armbreaker, hitting Alberto Del Rio with the RKO en route to pinning the World Heavyweight Champion for the win.

Main Event Results: July 17, 2013

The 42nd edition of WWE Main Event came to you from the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, RI. Still feeling the effects from their respective Money-in-the-Bank Ladder Matches, a first time ever match would take place on Main Event as “Captain Charisma” Christian would go one-on-one with “The Dancing Enigma” Fandango.

Quick Results
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* Christian def. Fandango via roll-up

* Layla & Natalya def. Aksana & Alicia Fox by Layla pinning Aksana following a kick to the head

* Heath Slater (with Jinder Mahal & Drew McIntyre) and Justin Gabriel fight to a No Contest after The Wyatt Family appears

Detailed Results
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Main Event kicks off with the featured attraction of the night as “Captain Charisma” Christian went one-on-one with “The Dancing Enigma” Fandango, with Summer Rae in his corner, for the first time ever. In the end, it was the wily veteran Christian catching Fandango with a roll-up to pick up the win.

The Divas were in action on Main Event as Natalya & Layla faced Aksana & Alicia Fox in tag team action. In the end, it was Layla hitting Aksana with a kick to the head en route to picking up the win for herself and Natalya.

The main event of Main Event would see the front man of 3MB, Heath Slater, with Jinder Mahal & Drew McIntyre in his corner, facing his former tag team partner, Justin Gabriel. However, in the middle of the contest, The Wyatt Family would make an unexpected appearance as Bray Wyatt would lead Erick Rowan & Luke Harper to the ring, sitting in his rocking chair at the bottom of the ramp. When the lights come back on in the arena, Rowan & Harper have entered the ring and, after Heath Slater shoves Justin Gabriel into the center of the ring to save himself, the annihilation begins as the two towering Wyatts beat Justin Gabriel down with haymaker punches and kicks. Rowan & Harper then slide to the outside, surrounding Jinder Mahal & Drew McIntyre and, while Jinder & McIntyre try their best to fight off the Wyatts, Harper would slam Drew McIntyre’s skull into the steel ring steps while Rowan claws at the face of Jinder Mahal before both men are rolled into the ring alongside Justin Gabriel. The Wyatts then turn their attention to Heath Slater who, due to Bray Wyatt’s presence, is unable to make his escape. Bray stands up and dares Slater to attack, but Luke Harper & Erick Rowan jump Slater, rolling Slater into the ring. With the entire Wyatt Family in the ring, Erick Rowan squashes Justin Gabriel with a big splash in the corner before smashing Gabriel with repeated headbutts. Bray Wyatt then gets his hands dirty, laying Heath Slater out with his snap neckbreaker before Luke Harper & Erick Rowan pile their victims up like a stack of firewood. Bray Wyatt then screams “fear not the army of wolves led by the sheep, fear the army of sheep led by the wolf” before saying “come on home” and concluding with an eerie message for Kane, telling their initial victim to “follow the buzzards”!