7/10 WWE Raw Report

Tonight's WWE RAW opens up with a look back at last night's Ambulance Match at the Great Balls of Fire pay-per-view. We cut to the RAW opening video.

- We're live from the Toyota Center in Houston with Michael Cole, Corey Graves and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T.

- We go right to the ring and JoJo introduces Big Cass. Out he comes with his new theme song.

Cass stands tall in the middle of the ring as fans boo. He smirks and asks, "how you doin?" for more boos. Cass says he is doing spectacular today. After what he did to Enzo Amore last night, he couldn't feel any better. Cass shows us still shots from the match on the big screen and brags about what he did to Enzo. We also see the backstage video of Enzo being helped backstage after the match. Cass says that was to put the locker room on notice, he's going straight to the top. He goes on and tells people not to hop on his bandwagon now. Cass says he is the future of WWE, telling his doubters that he will one day be the WWE Universal Champion and when he wins the title, he's going to hold the title high and shove it down everyone's throats. More boos from the crowd. Cass says he will be champion, he will main event WrestleMania, he will be on The Tonight Show, he will have his face plastered on posters & banners, and he will represent WWE to the fullest every day of his life because no one can touch him. Nobody is on his level, nobody can look him eye to eye. Nobody is bigger than Big Cass. The "what?!" chants start up as Cass goes on but Big Show's music interrupts and out he comes.

Cass waits in the middle of the ring as Show enters the ring. Fans chant for Big Show as they face off. Cass gets right in Show's face and talks some trash. Show delivers a headbutt and they go at it. Show takes Cass down and works him over with kicks & knees next. Fans continue chanting for Show. Cass escapes the ring and retreats as fans boo. Show's music hits as Cass backs up the ramp.

- Still to come, an update on Braun Strowman's status. Also, WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar will be here plus Elias Samson vs. Finn Balor. We go to commercial.

Elias Samson vs. Finn Balor

Back from the break and JoJo introduces Elias Samson. He's in the middle of the ring with a spotlight and his guitar. Elias introduces himself and asks who wants to walk with Elias. Fans boo him. Samson asks fans to keep their cell phones down and hold the applause until after he's done. He wrote this song for his opponent tonight. Samson starts singing about Balor and Houston until the music interrupts and out comes Finn Balor to a pop.

The bell rings and they lock up. Samson slams Balor and tells him to bring it. Balor fights back and takes Samson down with a headlock. Samson with an elbow to the face. Samson counters with a roll-up but Balor dropkicks him in the face. Samson takes it to the corner but Balor comes back with a kick to the head. Balor goes to the top for a Coup de Grace but Samson rolls to the floor for a breather as fans boo. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and Samson remains in control. Samson with a snap suplex and a 2 count. We see how Samson dropped a big knee on Balor during the commercial. Samson keeps Balor grounded now with a Full Nelson. Fans chant for Balor as he tries to rally. Balor with a 2 count. Samson grabs Balor and knees him before tossing him into the corner. Samson runs into boots in the corner. Balor drops Samson and makes a comeback with a dropkick. Balor with a chop in the corner and another. Balor runs into a boot next. Balor crotches Samson from the top and sends him to the floor. Balor charges and drops Samson on the floor. Balor goes for the kick from the apron but Samson catches the leg and drops Balor on his shoulder.

Samson comes back into the ring and focuses on the shoulder. Balor turns it around and stomps on Samson's mid-section. Balor decks Samson as he gets to his feet. Samson turns it around in the corner and beats Balor down as the referee warns him. Balor ends up with a close roll-up for a 2 count. Samson with another close 2 count. Samson continues focusing on the shoulder but Balor nails the overhead kick to the jaw. Balor with a Slingblade. Balor drops Samson with the corner dropkick and goes to the top for a Coup de Grace. He hits it and covers for the win.

Winner: Finn Balor

- After the match, Balor stands tall as we go to replays. Balor makes his exit and poses on the stage. The Hardys come out to congratulate him and pose with him on the stage. The Hardys limp to the stage as their music hits. We go to commercial.

- Back from the break and The Hardys are in the ring. Jeff Hardy talks about last night's 30-minute Iron Man Match loss and says the other teams are thinking they should probably classify themselves as "obsolete." This gets a "delete!" chant going. Matt Hardy takes the mic yet, makes a few "Broken" references and says they have only begun to make magic in the WWE Universe. The music interrupts and out comes Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson.

Anderson and Gallows rip on The Hardys and suggest they get out of the ring and practice their magic elsewhere. Gallows says they are Magic Killers and the ring belongs to them. Matt says neither of them are 100%, they're a little stitched up and bruised, and a little "broken" but if Gallows and Anderson thinks the ring belongs to them, they can fight and determine that right now. Gallows and Anderson head to the ring as the referee calls for the bell.

The Hardys vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson

Matt starts off with Anderson. Matt takes control and drops Anderson out of the corner with a shoulder. Jeff tags in for a bit of double teaming and a double back suplex. Gallows runs in but they double team him as well. Jeff nails Poetry In Motion, sending Gallows to the floor for a breather. Gallows and Anderson regroup as The Hardys stand tall in the ring. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and Gallows and Anderson have turned things around. Gallows works over Jeff. Anderson tags in and they hit a Boot of Doom for a 2 count as Matt breaks the pin. Jeff with a jawbreaker to Anderson. Matt gets the hot tag and unloads on Anderson as the "delete!" chants continue.

Matt slams Anderson's face into the turnbuckles over and over for a pop. Matt with a clothesline in the corner. Anderson blocks the running bulldog. Matt nails the Side Effect and decks Gallows on the apron. Matt goes tot he second rope and drops an elbow on Anderson. Matt waits for the Twist of Fate but it's blocked. Anderson counters and Gallows kicks Matt in the back of the head while the referee isn't looking. Anderson follows up with a knee. They hit a Magic Killer and Gallows covers for the pin as Jeff jumps to break it up but is too late.

Winners: Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson

- After the match, Gallows and Anderson stand tall on the ramp as The Revival's music hits and out they come. Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder rush the ring and attack The Hardys. They take out Matt and hit a Shatter Machine on Jeff. The Revival stands tall as their music hits.

- Still to come, The Miz will present The Mizzies on MizTV. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz, Maryse, Curtis Axel and Bo are in the ring for a special edition of MizTV - The Mizzies. There's a podium with three awards. He says this is the only awards show wit credibility. Miz introduces the winner for the Mizzie for best supporting actor - it's a tie for Bo and Curtis, for their role in the Miztourage.

Dallas and Axel celebrate, taking the mic. A "you deserve it" chant starts. Bo thanks someone very special to him - The Miz, and says none of this would be possible without Miz. Miz changes his career and his life. Bo thanks Miz and wants to change the world with him. Axel thanks Miz for what he's done for them, for making him feel and look like a million bucks. Axel says because of Miz he will now make a million bucks. The next Mizzie is for the sexiest woman in WWE but Miz doesn't need an envelope. The Mizzie goes to Maryse. The next Mizzie goes to the most outstanding performer and the greatest man in WWE but of course it goes to... Dean Ambrose? Fans cheer but Miz says he's just kidding... the greatest man is The Miz. Miz says he was and always will be the greatest in WWE.

Miz goes on until the music hits and out comes Ambrose. He hits the ring and goes right for Miz, tackling him. Axel and Dallas join in and beat Ambrose down. Seth Rollins makes the save to a big pop. Rollins helps clear the ring as his music hits.

- Still to come, Rollins vs. Bray Wyatt in a Great Balls of Fire rematch. Also, an update on Braun Strowman and an appearance by The Beast.

- We see Sasha Banks and Bayley walking backstage. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and Seth Rollins meets Dean Ambrose backstage. Ambrose says he doesn't trust Rollins and that's all Rollins' fault. Ambrose wants Rollins to stay out of his business, saying the reunion isn't going to happen.

Bayley and Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax and Alexa Bliss

We go to the ring and Sasha Banks and Bayley are out first. Nia Jax is out next. RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss is out last.

Sasha starts off with Bliss. Sasha chases her into the ropes. Bliss comes back and in comes Jax. Sasha wants Bliss instead. All 4 Superstars get involved as the match breaks down before we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Bayley drops Bliss with a bulldog. Nia ends up coming back in but Bayley fights her, stunning her. Bayley keeps control and knocks Bliss off the apron as she approaches. Nia takes advantage and floors Bayley in the corner. Nia dominates Bayley now and talks some trash while taking her time. Bliss comes back in and keeps control of Bayley for a 2 count. Bliss takes Bayley to the corner and tags Nia back in. Bayley fights Nia but Nia headbutts her to the mat.

Nia ragdolls Bayley and tells the referee to ask her if she submits. Bayley fights out with elbows but Nia stops her from making the tag. Bliss tags in but misses a cheap shot to Sasha on the apron. Nia floors Bayley while the referee is distracted by Sasha. Bliss drops Sasha off the apron with a right hand. Bliss goes to the top and hits the Sparkle Splash but Sasha breaks the pin. Nia takes Sasha out, sending her to the floor. Nia goes after Sasha against the barrier but lands hard after Sasha moves. This leads to Bayley rolling up Bliss for the pin.

Winners: Sasha Banks and Bayley

- After the match, Sasha and Bayley head up the ramp laughing as we go to replays. Bliss and Nia stare them down.

- Still to come, an update on Braun Strowman's status. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and we get a new Shattered Dreams Production from Goldust. He quotes Reservoir Dogs and says R-Truth wasn't made for the spotlight. Truth tried to ruin his career last week but The Shattered Truth was a box office smash, the biggest hit of the summer. Goldust says it's only natural that he gives his audience what they want... an encore performance. Normally the sequel isn't as good as the first but there's nothing normal about Goldust. Goldust tells us to grab some popcorn, snuggle up with a loved one and enjoy part 2. The Golden Age is... back. He did not say when the encore will air.

- The announcers lead us to a look back at last night's Ambulance Match, which saw Braun Strowman defeat Roman Reigns. We also see the brutal post-match attack from Reigns. Cole says Kurt Angle will give an update on Braun later. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and we get the WWE 2K18 pre-order bonus trailer featuring WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle.

R-Truth vs. Goldust

We go to the ring and out comes R-Truth rapping. Goldust is out next.

The bell rings and Goldust starts off with a cheap shot. Truth turns it around but Goldust drops him on his head in the corner. Goldust drops a right hand and keeps Truth grounded. Goldust pets Truth a bit before hammering away with right hands. Goldust with chops in the corner now.

Truth fights back but Goldust punches him in the gut. Goldust with more offense and a pin attempt. Goldust keeps Truth down with a headlock now. Truth fights back but Goldust catches him in a spinebuster. Goldust with a 2 count as Truth grabs the bottom rope. Goldust mounts Truth in the corner and poses before unloading with right hands. Truth counters and powerbombs Goldust to the mat.

Both Superstars are slow to get up. Fans try to rally for Truth. They get up and Truth blocks a right hand. Truth unloads on Goldust now. Goldust blocks the scissors kick and takes out Truth's knee. Goldust takes his time working Truth over, talking trash. Truth comes back into the ring and nails a heel kick to the face. Truth with the scissors kick for a close 2 count. Truth goes for a suplex but it's countered. Goldust goes for the knee and then launches Truth into the ring post. Goldust nails the Curtain Call for the pin.

Winner: Goldust

- After the match, Goldust stands tall as his music hits and we go to replays. Goldust stands over Truth as the referee checks on him.

- Still to come, The Beast is here. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and out comes RAW General Manager Kurt Angle to a pop as the "you suck!" chants start up.

Angle says Great Balls of Fire was a huge success and he can't wait until next year's event but like they usually do in WWE, things got out of hand. He says Braun Strowman refused treatment after the Ambulance Match fallout and he's not sure when Braun will be back but the show must go on. Angle introduces the WWE Universal Champion and out comes Brock Lesnar with Paul Heyman to another pop.

We see stills from Lesnar's win over Samoa Joe last night. Angle mentions Lesnar beating him for the WWE Title at WrestleMania years ago, admitting Lesnar probably took a few years off his career in that match. Angle is impressed at how Lesnar keeps getting better. He thought Joe would take the title from Lesnar but he was wrong. Angle congratulates Lesnar on the win. Heyman introduces the two. Angle says he thought Heyman and Lesnar would be interested in Angle's ideas on who would challenge Lesnar for the title at SummerSlam. Heyman and Lesnar aren't interested and they go to leave but the music interrupts and out comes Roman Reigns.

Reigns hits the ring. Angle informs Heyman that they aren't done with this conversation. Angle brings up Reigns' actions from last night, saying he went too far. Reigns asks if he's kidding, bringing up how Angle, Heyman and Lesnar were a part of the crazy Attitude Era. Angle says that was then and this was now. Reigns says Angle should thank him because he didn't know how to handle Braun and Brock is never around to handle him. Lesnar smiles and stares at Reigns. Angle is in between them. Reigns says he did Angle a favor and maybe he owes Reigns one - a match against Lesnar at SummerSlam. Heyman likes the idea. Lesnar takes the mic and says Reigns must be kidding. Lesnar says Reigns doesn't deserve s--t. Lesnar says right now is as close as Reigns will get to the title. Lesnar says again that Reigns doesn't deserve it. The music hits and out comes Samoa Joe.

Lesnar looks a bit surprised as Joe marches to the ring. Joe says they're all living in a fantasy land but he's going to drag them back down to reality. Lesnar says the reality is that he kicked Joe's ass last night. Joe says not to worry because sooner or later he will put Lesnar to sleep. Joe says Lesnar didn't beat him, he just escaped him, and Reigns has never beaten him. Heyman gets fired up and says Joe will never see Lesnar in a title match again. Things get heated and Angle gets in between Joe and Lesnar. Joe says Heyman knows deep down that Joe has Lesnar's number. Joe threatens Lesnar. Reigns disses Joe for losing last night. Joe says Reigns is real mouthy for a guy who got beat by Braun Strowman last night. Reigns says he's h ere but Braun isn't. Angle makes Joe vs. Reigns for next week with the winner facing Lesnar at SummerSlam. If they come to blows tonight, Angle nixes the match. Angle tells them to rest up and look forward to SummerSlam. The tension continues as Lesnar looks on. Joe leaves while Angle's music plays.

- We go back to the announcers but Graves receives a text message and has to go to the back. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and Angle meets Graves backstage. Angle asks if Graves got the same text message he just got. Angle is worried and says this could ruin him, he could lose his family over this. Angle hopes they support him when he's forced to go public next week. Angle says going public could also mean him saying goodbye next week. Graves says everyone loves Angle and he's confident everything will be fine.

Akira Tozawa and Cedric Alexander vs. Noam Dar and Neville

We go to the ring and out first comes Akira Tozawa and Titus O'Neil. Cedric Alexander is also out. Noam Dar is out next with Alicia Fox, followed by WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville.

The bell rings and Cedric starts off with Neville. Alicia and Titus argue at ringside. Cedric drops Dar with an elbow. Alicia ends up consoling Dar at ringside early on. Cedric comes over but Alicia helps Dar into the ring and distracts Cedric. Cedric goes back in and works over Dar before Tozawa tags in for some double teaming.

Neville comes in but Tozawa sends him flying. Tozawa with a kick and a standing senton. Tozawa gets the "Ah!" chant going but Neville turns it around and sends him into the corner. Dar comes in with cheap shots in the corner while the referee is distracted by Cedric coming in. We go to commercial with the heels in control.

Back from the break and Neville has control of Tozawa. Graves returns to the announce team and Cole asks him about the text message. Graves says it's Angle's personal business and Cole will find out when everyone else does. Tozawa ends up connecting with a big knee on Neville. Cedric reaches for the tag but Neville stops it. Tozawa finally gets the tag and Cedric comes in off the top, taking Neville down. Cedric unloads on Neville and goes back to the top. Dar runs interference but gets sent to the floor from the apron, allowing Neville to crotch Cedric on the top.

Neville climbs up for a superplex but Cedric fights him. Cedric crotches Neville now. Titus cheers on Tozawa and Cedric. Tozawa tags in while Neville is still crotched on the top. Tozawa kicks the rope, like Neville did to him at Great Balls of Fire. Cedric dives and takes out Dar on the floor. Tozawa goes to the top and hits the diving senton for the pin.

Winners: Cedric Alexander and Akira Tozawa

- After the match, the winners stand tall in the ring as we go to replays.

- Still to come, Rollins vs. Wyatt. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and we see what happened during MizTV earlier. Charly Caruso is backstage with Seth Rollins, asking if he should have been focusing on tonight's main event instead of helping Dean Ambrose. Rollins says he didn't go out to help Ambrose, he went out to shut up The Miz. Rollins says despite what happened at Great Balls of Fire with the thumb to the eye, Wyatt is still a fraud, still a coward and tonight, Rollins will prove that he's just another guy that can't hang with Rollins. We cut backstage to Wyatt now. He cuts a promo on Rollins and says he's everywhere, Rollins' fate is his to toy with. Wyatt promises that Rollins will never deny him again. For Rollins' sins he will burn. Wyatt says he's here. He blows out the lantern and heads to the ring.

Seth Rollins vs. Bray Wyatt

We go to the ring and out comes Bray Wyatt for the main event. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and Cole hypes Joe vs. Reigns plus Kurt Angle's big reveal on next week's RAW. Wyatt waits in the ring as his music wraps up. Seth Rollins is out next for this Great Balls of Fire rematch.

The bell rings and they size each other up. Wyatt takes it to the corner and poses, showing off and wasting time. They lock up again and Rollins takes it to the corner before backing off as the referee counts. Rollins blocks a cheap shot and unloads into the corner with strikes. Wyatt turns it around and works over Rollins in the corner as the referee warns him now. Wyatt charges but Rollins superkicks him to the mat for a 2 count. Rollins chases Wyatt back in but Wyatt collides with him in mid-air. Wyatt laughs and covers for a 2 count.

Rollins blocks a Sister Abigail attempt and they end up on the floor again after a suicide dive attempt. Rollins brings it back into the ring and keeps control, trying to break Wyatt's fingers. Rollins puts the boot to Wyatt's head now. They go back to the floor and Rollins slams Wyatt's fingers into the steel steps. The referee counts and Rollins brings Wyatt back into the ring. Rollins springboards in but Wyatt catches him in mid-air with the Uranage. Wyatt sends Rollins back to the floor as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Wyatt has Rollins grounded to the mat. Fans try to rally for Rollins. Rollins tries to fight back but Wyatt knees him. Rollins with a dropkick. Wyatt rocks Rollins and whips him hard into the corner. Wyatt with a running splash for a 2 count. Fans chant for Rollins as Wyatt works him over in the corner. Rollins fights out but Wyatt kicks him and drops him with a stiff DDT for another pin attempt.

Rollins tries to fight out of another hold now. Wyatt takes him to the top for a superplex. They come to the mat and Rollins ends up dropping Wyatt with an enziguri. Wyatt gets up and they trade shots but Rollins unloads and kicks Wyatt. Rollins stomps on the bad hand and nails a Slingblade. Wyatt rolls to the floor for a breather but Rollins nails a suicide dive, sending Wyatt into the barrier. Rollins springboards into the ring and nails Wyatt for a close 2 count. Rollins keeps control and boots Wyatt. Rollins with a Blockbuster for another close 2 count. Fans chant "this is awesome" now.

Rollins goes back to the top but Wyatt knocks him down. Rollins brings Wyatt off the top and nails a Falcon Arrow for another close 2 count. Rollins blocks Sister Abigail and rolls Wyatt up for 2. Rollins with a kick. Wyatt headbutts Rollins in the same eye that was hit with a cheap shot last night. Wyatt nails Sister Abigail and covers for the pin.

Winner: Bray Wyatt

- After the match, Wyatt stands tall until his graphic flashes. The lights come back on and Wyatt has left the ring. Rollins is laying in the middle of the ring. We see The Miz, Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas coming through the crowd. They surround Rollins in the ring and he strikes first but they beat him down 3-on-1. Dean Ambrose runs down with a steel chair and clears the ring. Ambrose unloads on Miz with the steel chair. Miz is pulled to safety as the crowd pops for Ambrose. Rollins recovers in the corner while Ambrose stands tall as his music hits. The Miztourage looks on from ringside and stares Ambrose down.

- We go backstage to Kurt Angle on the phone. He's telling someone he understands. He invites someone to come to RAW next week so they can do this together. He's proud of this person and hopes they feel the same way about him. Angle invites them to come to RAW next week so they can tell the whole world together. Whatever happens, happens. Angle tells the person on the other end that he loves them and hangs up. RAW goes off the air.

Paige comments on Alberto El Patron incident at Orlando airport

WWE star Paige issued tweets on Monday afternoon giving her side of the story after news broke on Monday that her fiancé and current GFW Unified Champion Alberto El Patron was being investigated by Orlando police for alleged domestic violence.

Paige claims she received bad family news at the Orlando airport, began crying and that a fan tried to take a photo. She stated the woman threw a drink at Patron (real name Jose Rodriguez) and that they were the ones who called the police.

The official statement by the Orlando police described the incident on Sunday as being “domestic violence battery” and that the investigation was still underway.

PAIGE

✔ @RealPaigeWWE

WE got the cops involved. I'm crying cuz I found out bad fam news & a lady tries take a pic. She gets angry throws a drink on @PrideOfMexico

Please leave us alone. That's it.

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Alberto el Patron Under Investigation For Domestic Violence Battery

According to PWinsider.com, there were reports yesterday that Global Force Wrestling Champion Alberto El Patron was seen being detained by police in the airport. PWinsider reached out to the police and got the following statement from them…

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“There was an incident at Orlando International Airport at about 3 p.m. Sunday involving Jose Rodriguez (DOB 5/25/1977) The reported incident was a domestic violence battery, and it is still under investigation. No arrests have been made as of this time, but the case remains open. That is all the information we have for release at this time.”
TMZ Sports has also picked up the story, noting that Patron “allegedly roughed up a female companion” in the altercation. He has not been arrested, and would not name who the alleged female victim was. He is in a relationship with WWE performer Paige, and some witness reports place her at the airport that day, but there is no conformation that she is the alleged victim.
More on the story as it develops…


UPDATED: Global Force Wrestling has sent out the following statement (to prowrestlingsheet.com) regarding the incident…
“Global Force Wrestling takes all legal situations very seriously and is looking into this matter. GFW is a privately-held company and will thoroughly investigate this incident and fully cooperate with law enforcement.”

Opinionated View- El Patron has had several issues outside the ring and part of the reason I didn't want him to join Global Force in the first place was I was worried something like this would come up. 

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WWE Great Balls of Fire Review

WWE Great Balls of Fire Report

Opening video package on tonight’s big matches set to the classic Great Balls of Fire song.
Commentary welcomes us to the show, then the lights go out and fireflies pop up for the opening match.

Bray Wyatt vs. Seth Rollins in the first of two Grudge Matches

Rollins out to a real good reaction from Dallas. We are introduced to the German and Spanish announce teams before the bell. Chai wrestling early until Rollins with a Victim Kick, which Bray laughs at. Bray does the lean back in the corner that surprises Rollins, but then Rollins sends Wyatt outside, but Bray with a big right hand to stop a Rollins dive. Rollins comes back with a Buckle Flatliner, but Wyatt avoids the Rain Trigger. They fight on the apron until Wyatt sends Rollins face-first off the steps. Wyatt sends Rollins hard into the barricade and begins to take control. Back in, Wyatt gets 2. Wyatt works over Rollins. They fight on the turnbuckles until Wyatt hits a superplex for 2. We see replay of the superplex and how Rollins’ leg landed awkwardly. Wyatt continues to work over Rollins. Back to the apron where Wyatt SPIKES Rollins with an apron DDT!! Back in, Wyatt with a close 2. Rollins fights back and sends Wyatt outside. Back in, both block suplex’ attempts until Rollins with a dropkick. Rollins then takes out Wyatt outside with a tope suicida. Back in, Rollins with a springboard clothesline for 2. Running forearm and the Slingblade by Rollins, followed by the Blockbuster for 2. Wyatt goes for Sister Abigail, but Rollins counters with an enziguri. Wyatt then comes back with his Wind-Up Lariat, but then Rollins responds with the Falcon Arrow for a close 2. Wyatt then comes back with a Draping Gutbuster and the Standing Urnangi for a couple close nearfalls. Wyatt sets again for Sister Abigail, then slaps Rollins and yells at him to “fight me!” Rollins unloads with shots on Wyatt, who goes to the knee. Wyatt rolls outside and pokes Rollins in the eye as the ref tried to pull Rollins back. Sister Abigail gets Wyatt the win.

Winner: Bray Wyatt

Hardys promo with Charly Caruso backstage about their Tag Title Iron Man Match with Sheamus and Cesaro later tonight.
Video package on the Enzo-Big Cass match.

Enzo Amore vs. Big Cass in the second of two Grudge Matches

Damn good reaction for Enzo in Dallas. Enzo does his usual intro, then cuts a promo about how in the same arena he and Cass debuted on the main roster, they now will face each other. Cass comes out to new music. Enzo takes the fight to Cass early, but Cass mows him down. Cass unloads on Enzo in the corner. Cass with a half nelson neck vise, then slams Enzo down. Fallaway slam by Cass, then he taunts the crowd. Avalanche in the corner by Cass, but Enzo slumps down to avoid another. Enzo fights back, but to no avail. Cass with a series of back clubs as Enzo is draped across the top rope. Crowd tries to will on Enzo as Cass continues the attack. Cass then gorilla presses Enzo and tosses him all the way to the floor! Referee is near his 10 count as Enzo just barely gets back in. Cass can’t believe it. Cass then hits the running big boot for the win.

Winner: Big Cass

Promo on the Kurt Angle WWE 24 special airing tomorrow night.

Sheamus and Cesaro defend the RAW Tag Team Championships against The Hardy Boyz in a 30-Minute Iron Man Match

Big reaction for the Hardys in Dallas. Sheamus and Matt start. Cesaro distracts Matt, Sheamus with the Brogue Kick to get a quick first fall.
Sheamus and Cesaro go up 1-0 via pinfall.
Jeff and Cesaro go back and forth until Cesaro takes control. Sheamus in and works over Jeff. Jeff fights back, Matt tags in. Matt clotheslines Sheamus outside. Matt sends Sheamus repeatedly off the apron to “DELETE” chants. Back in, Matt with a DDT for 2. Jeff in, Hardys with the Spin Cycle for 2. Sheamus sends Jeff outside, then has the ref distracted so Cesaro can send Jeff into the barricade. Cesaro in, double sledge for 2. Sheamus in, knee drop for 2. Champions continue to work over Jeff as Cesaro mocks Matt. Powerslam by Sheamus for 2. Cesaro in, double clothesline by the champions for another 2. Cesaro knocks Matt off the apron, Jeff takes Cesaro down, but now can’t tag in Matt. Double team Samoan Drop by the champions to go up 2.
Sheamus and Cesaro go up 2-0 via pinfall.
Jeff avoids Sheamus as he goes shoulder-first into the ringpost. Matt and Cesaro in as Matt repeatedly sends Cesaro’s head off all three turnbuckles. Running bulldog gets 2. Second rope elbow by Matt for 2. Jeff in, Hardys hit Poetry in Motion on Cesaro, Side Effect by Matt, Twist by Fate by Jeff to make it 2-1.
The Hardy Boyz make it 2-1 in favor of Sheamus and Cesaro by pinfall.
Jeff with a sit-out gourdbuster to Cesaro for 2. Sheamus in, uppercut to Jeff. Jeff hits the back mule kick, followed by the slingshot dropkick in the corner for a close 2. Halfway through as Matt tags in as the Hardys take control with a double suplex on Sheamus, but Cesaro breaks up the pin. Champs sent outside as Jeff springs off Matt’s back to wipe out the champs with a flip dive! They fight outside, then Cesaro sends Matt off the ringpost as Sheamus was sent back in. Referee counts out Matt to allow the champs to go up 3-1.
Sheamus and Cesaro go up 3-1 via count-out.
Champions now take control again, this time working over Matt. Sheamus hits the Beats of the Bodhiran as Cesaro tells him to take his time. Matt sent outside as the champions are very pleased. Running uppercut by Cesaro to Matt against the barricade with 10 minutes left. Double suplex by the champions for 2. Sheamus continues to wear down Matt. Matt comes back with the Side Effect for a close 2. Cesaro in and knocks Jeff off the apron. Sharpshooter locked in on Matt, but Jeff breaks it up. Sheamus pulls Jeff off the apron to prevent a tag. Running corner uppercut by Cesaro, then more uppercuts to Matt. Matt tags in Jeff, who stacks up Cesaro while Matt had him in a backslide to make it 3-2.
The Hardy Boyz make it 3-2 via pinfall.
Whisper in the Wind by Jeff on Cesaro for 2. Champs go for their double team again, but Matt stops it. Jeff rolls up Sheamus for 2. Inverted atomic drop, split leg drop, basement dropkick by Jeff for 2. Matt in, Tornado DDT to Sheamus with five minutes left for a close 2. Cesaro stops the Twist of Fate, then Sheamus blocks it and sends Matt into the corner. They fight up top, but Matt blocks a back superplex and knocks Sheamus off. Matt with a Moonsault with four minutes left, but Cesaro breaks up the pin. Matt and Sheamus fight up top, Matt with a Super Twist of Fate to tie things up at 3.
The Hardy Boyz ties things up at 3-3 via pinfall.
Referee checks on Sheamus as Jeff heads up top with two minutes left. Cesaro pulls Sheamus outside, but Jeff wipes them out off the top! Back in, The Hardys hit Event Omega on Sheamus, but Cesaro breaks up the pin again! One minute left as Sheamus counters the Twist of Fate with a roll-up for 2. Matt with a Twist of Fate, Jeff tags in, Swanton on Sheamus, but Cesaro blind tagged in beforehand and pins Jeff on the way down to go up 4-3!
Sheamus and Cesaro go up 4-3 via pinfall.
10 seconds left as Cesaro tries to run away, Jeff hits him with the Twist of Fate, but the time runs out before the ref can count 3.

Winners and STILL RAW Tag Team Champions: Sheamus and Cesaro (4 falls to 3)

Sheamus and Cesaro celberate their title retention as a doctor tends to Matt, who was cut open on the head towards the end.




Video package on the Alexa Bliss-Sasha Banks RAW Women’s Title Match.

Alexa Bliss defends the RAW Women’s Championship against Sasha Banks

All the remaining foreign language announce teams are introduced prior to the match. Pre-match intros for this one. Bigger reaction in Dallas for Bliss. Intense back and forth early. Dropkick by Sasha sends Bliss outside to regroup. Back in, Sasha with a lucha armdrag and Shotgun Knees in the corner for 2. Sasha pulls down Bliss by the arm, as Bliss’s arm is hanging in a disgusting manner. Referee checks on her, but it was a ruse as Bliss nails Sasha and POPS THE ARM BACK IN! Backstabber by Sasha into the Bank Statement, but Bliss quickly gets to the ropes and rolls outside. Bliss goes to leave, but Sasha stops her. Bliss then sweeps out Sasha’s leg and Sasha slams back-first across the apron! Bliss takes over, hitting Insult to Injury for 2. Bliss works over the injured back with a longbow backbreaker. Sasha comes back with a roll-up for 2. Sasha fights back, but Bliss pulls the hair into a backbreaker, then unloads with shots before getting 2. Sasha comes back with a buckle snap suplex, both women down. Both hit each other with forearms at the same time while maintaining wrist control. Sasha makes a comeback, hitting a big kick and a back suplex. Running knee by Sasha for 2. Bliss comes back with Code Bliss outta the corner for a close 2. Bliss throws a temper tantrum, upset that Sasha kicked out. Bliss goes for Twisted Bliss, but Sasha gets the knees up! Bank Statement locked in, Bliss tries to crawl to the ropes and is somehow able to reach them, but Sasha holds on right until the count of 5. Bliss hot-shots Sasha across the bottom rope, then trash talks her. Sasha sends Bliss into the barricade. Bliss keeps moving away from Sasha, then nails her with a slap. Referee keeps counting and Bliss allows herself to e counted out.

Winner: Sasha Banks by count out (Alexa Bliss retains the RAW Women’s Championship)

Sasha attacks Bliss after and sends her into the mini-tron. Bliss then sends Sasha off the announce table. They go on the table, but Sasha knocks Alexa off, then wipes her out with Meteora from off the announce table! Sasha stands tall over Bliss as the ref checks on her.


We see the finish of the Cruiserweight Title match from the Kick-Off Show, then footage after of Tozawa asking Titus to work on getting him a rematch with Neville.

The Miz w/Maryse and the Miztourage defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Dean Ambrose

Ambrose goes right after Miz and the Miztourage early. Crossbody and right hands by Ambrose, then Axel distracts Ambrose, allowing Miz to nail AMbrose from behind to take control. Miz knocks down Ambrose for 2. Miz continues to work over Ambrose. Ambrose avoids the running boot and rolls up Miz for 2. Miz cuts him off, then avoids Dirty Deeds, but Ambrose with a swinging neckbreaker. Ambrose makes a comeback, Super Butterfly Suplex gets a close 2. Miz goes to the leg of Ambrose, then hits a dropkick to it. Miz puts Ambrose in the Tree of Woe and hits a series of running dropkicks to the knee, Ambrose comes back with a big clothesline. Miz blocks Dirty Deeds and locks Ambrose in the Figure Four. Ambrose is able to reach the ropes. Ambrose can barely stand up, then Miz hits the It Kicks on Ambrose, mocking Daniel Bryan, but Ambrose avoids the head kick and Miz is sent into the corner. Lunatic Elbow by Ambrose gets 2. Maryse gets on the apron as Ambrose avoids the Skull Crushing Finale. Miztourage stops the Lunatic Lariat, but Ambrose takes them out outside with the Luantic Elbow, but landed on his injured leg. Back in, Miz catches Ambrose off the top, but Ambrose hits Dirty Deds, then Maryse puts Miz’s foot on the ropes to stop the 3 count! Ambrose with a tope suicida to take out Miz, then sends Axl in the ring. Dallas nails Ambrose from behind, Skull Crushing Finale by the Miz to retain the title.

Winner and STILL WWE Intercontinental Champion: The Miz

Video package on the Roman Reigns-Braun Strowman rivalry.

Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman in an Ambulance Match

The ambulance is backed into the arena before the match. Braun gets a real good reaction, while Roman gets mega boos from Dallas. Braun mows down Reigns early. Braun with a series of avalanches to Reigns in the corner. Braun continues to lay in heavy shots to Reigns. Reigns comes back by sending Braun shoulder-first into the ringpost. Braun sends Reigns into the ringpost, then into the steps. Braun grabs the steps and nails Reigns with them multiple times. Reigns avoids another shot and sends Braun into the ringpost. Reigns fights back, but Braun won’t go down and then he faceplants Reigns. Reigns slips out of the Running Powerslam, but Braun stops the Spear with a Big Boot, then hits the Running Powerslam. Braun drags Reigns outside, then lifts him up and begins walking to the ambulance. Reigns slips off and gets back in. Reigns then muscles up Braun and hits a Samoan Drop. Braun then goes shoulder-first into the ringpost again. Reigns hits the Drive-By to Braun’s injured elbow and begins working it over. Reigns grabs a chair and slams it into the injured elbow while it was against the ringpost multiple times. Another chairsot, but this time it didn’t faze Braun. Braun absorbs more shots and tells Reigns to bring it, then uses the chair to whip Reigns into the barricade multiple times as Reigns can’t believe it. Braun throws Reigns up the rampway toards the ambulance. Braun sends Reigns off the mini-tron screen, then chaes off the announcers and clears the announce table. Braun goes for a powerbomb, but Reigns slips out and fights back. Braun then throws Reigns face-first off the side of the ambulance! Braun opens up the ambulance doors and goes to throw Reigns in, but Reigns sends Braun off the ambulance door. Braun goes to drive Reigns into the ambulance, but Reigns stops him. Superman Punch by Reigns, but Braun fights back. Another Superman Punch by Reigns, then goes to put Braun in, but Braun nails him with a backboard to the ribs, then across the back. Another shot with the backboard by Braun, then he tosses out the stretcher from the ambulance. Braun throws Reigns across the rampway, but Reigns av oids a charfe and Braun goes into the mini-tron screen. Braun goes for the Running Powerslam, but Reigns slips out and sends Braun through the LED Wall!!! Braun starts to stir from out of the rubble as Reigns can’t believe it. Reigns goes to drag Braun to the ambuance, but Braun sends him off the rampway and to the floor. Reigns comes back by nailing Braun with a light, then goes for the Spear, but Braun avoids it and Reigns goes flying into the ambulance!!! Braun shuts the doors to win the match!! WOW1!

Winner: Braun Strowman

Afterwards, Reigns gets out and Spears Braun!!! Reigns then nails Braun repeatedly with the ambulance door, then puts him in the ambulance. Reigns tosses out the driver and drives off to the parking garage. Reigns then backs the ambulance, sending it careening into an 18-wheeler, smashing the back of the ambulance!! Reigns stumbles out of the ambulance as GM Kurt Angle, WWE agents and medics attend to the ambulance, trying to pry open the ambulance doors.


Heath Slater and Curt Hawkins come out for an impromptu match while the crowd wants Lesnar. They are also showing shots of a fire truck and another ambulance arriving.

Heath Slater def. Curt Hawkins

Back to the parking garge as a firetruck arrives. They uses the jaws of life to get Braun out of the ambulance. They go to put Braun on the gurney, but he refuses medicial help and somehow is able to walk away, telling everyone to leave him alone. Braun is shown all cut up on his head and arms. We see multiple replays of the crash.
Video package on the main event.

Brock Lesnar w/Paul Heyman defends the WWE Universal Championship against Samoa Joe in the main event

Pre-match intros for this one. Both men get real big reactions in Dallas. Joe attacks Brock during Heyman’s intro before the bell and unloads on Brock, sending him into the barricade, then slamming him through the announce table!!!! Heyman is in shock as Brock tries to get up. Brock stumbles to his feet and slowly gets back in. Brock smiles and says he’s ready. Bell sounds and Joe hits the running elbow/enziguri combo in the corner. Joe with knees, then Brock responds with knees of his own. Joe drives Brock into the corner and unloads with short jabs. Joe takes Brock down, but Brock quickly drives Joe into the corner. Joe with a headbutt, then goes for the Coquina Clutch, but Brock sends Joe off the turnbuckles to get free. Brock with a German, Suplex #1! Another German, Suplex #2! Third German, Suplex #3! Heyman has calmed down at ringside. Brock fires up , but Joe holds onto the ropes to block nother suplex. Joe with a low blow that the ref did not see. Joe hits the Urnangi for a close 2. Joe goes back to the Coquina Clutch, but Brock is fighting it. Joe gets it locked in, but Brock counters out with a side slam. Brock goes shoulder-first into the ringpost, but quickly comes back with another German, Suplex #4! Another German, Suplex #5! Another German, Suplex #6! Joe slips out of the F-5, Coquina Clutch locked back in11 Brock tries to get free, but Joe goes to scissor his legs around Brock. Brock begins to fade as his face is turning purple. Brock lifts Joe up to counter and hits the F-5 to retain the title. WOW!!

Winner and STILL WWE Universal Champion: Brock Lesnar

Brock smiles and walks to the back with Heyman as Joe stares him down from the ring after to close the show.

AJ Styles becomes new United States Champion at MSG live event

A surprising title change went down on Friday night when AJ Styles defeated Kevin Owens to become the new WWE United States Champion.
It all went down at a Smackdown live event in New York City at Madison Square Garden. News of the title change immediately showed up on Twitter

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Austin Aries released from WWE, statement issued on Friday

 WWE has come to terms on the release of Austin Aries effective July 7, 2017.
WWE issued the following statement.

“WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar Austin Aries. WWE wishes Aries the best in all of his future endeavors.”

No information about the release is known at this time.


Opinionated View- Outside of saying Its a great day on Twitter Aries hasn't issued any comment and well I don't like to be read to much into anything from Twitter unless it's point blank 

I'm mixed on this. WWE was wasting Aries in the CW division and really fucked up his feud with Nevillie with tons of bad lazy booking. Of course part of that was injures taking him out before and than after his title feud. I just hope he's in a good place mentally. As I remember years ago prior to his return to TNA people were saying "He's so sick of this business."

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Women’s Rumble Match Being Discussed

The WON reports that there have been early talks in WWE about the possibility of a Women’s rumble match at the Royal Rumble in January. Another idea being discussed is a summer tag team tournament on the WWE Network for next year, similar to the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.


Opinionated View- There were reports of women's rumble a while back as well. And I stand by what I said than ITS GOING TO SUCK! WWE does not have enough talented women to pull it off. Want proof first and second women's MITB. 

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Spoilers For Thursday’s Impact Taping

Xplosion
Tyrus defeated Mahabali Shera

ADVERTISING

Dezmond Xavier defeated Braxton Sutter
Drago defeated Idris Abraham
Laurel Van Ness defeated Ava Storie
– LVN and Sienna attacked after the match, but Allie ran out and made the save with a kendo stick

Andrew Everett & Octagoncito defeated Davey Richards & Demus 3:16

Impact
LAX (Homicide, Santana & Ortiz) defeated Alberto Del Rio, Dos Caras & El Hijo De Dos Caras
– Low Ki came out and joined LAX, and his interference led to the win for LAX. Alberto ended up getting helped to the back.
Grado, Braxton Sutter & Suicide defeated KM, Fallah Bahh & Mario Bokara
– Grado pinned KM. He called Laurel Van Ness to the ring, and she came down with Joseph Park. Grado said last week they got interrupted, but he wants an answer this time. Grado proposes to her again, but Kongo Kong comes out and destroys him, but LVN stops Kong from hitting a top rope splash.
EC3 comes out and talks about how he’s the “grandest champion of all time” but he’s talking to the title itself the whole time. He says (to the belt) that they can get out of here and leaves through the crowd.
Sienna comes out and says she has a mystery opponent at Destination X, but she’s not leaving the ring until she finds out who it is, and calls Karen Jarrett to the ring. Karen says she doesn’t like Sienna and never has, but her opponent is always ready to go, and it’s Gail Kim. Gail comes out and says she not only plans on beating Sienna, but she will take the Knockouts Championship with her into retirement, and then they brawl.

Fantasma & Marufuji defeated Laredo Kid & Garza Jr
Kongo Kong defeated Grado & Joseph Park
– Kongo tries to splash Grado again but LVN stops him. Kongo goes to slam her but Tyrus comes out and stops it, and they have a staredown as LVN pulls Kongo away
Street Fight
LAX defeated Veterans Of War
– LAX won after help from the rest of the group. A kendo stick was said to fly in the crowd and hit a girl in the head, but she was fine after being checked on.
Super X Cup (Semifinals)
Taiji Ishimori defeated ACH
Lashley, Trevor Lee, & Low Ki defeated Alberto El Patron, Sonjay Dutt, & Matt Sydal
– Low Ki pinned Sonjay Dutt

7/6 GFW IMPACT WRESTLING Report

Impact begins with LAX at their hang out spot. They are playing cards and gambling. Konnan tells his crew that tonight, they are going to have the best hand on Impact because they are going to present to the world, the newest member of LAX before the night is over...... This is followed by a Slammiversary highlights package from this past Sunday. After the opening GFW Impact theme plays, We are inside the Impact Zone, Jeremy Borash intros the show, as the new Unified World Champion Alberto El Patron makes his way to the ring. Josh Mathews and Da Pope are also on commentary. Alberto makes his way to the ring, dressed in a suit with his legendary father Dos Caras and his brother by his side. A table has been set up inside the ring with a bottle of champagne on top of it. Mexican flags are hoisted on all six sides of the ring, as confetti falls from the top of the arena. Alberto addresses the crowd and says that this a celebration and that latins don't need a real reason to party. El Patron says that he has a reputation for throwing good parties.

- Courtesy of Pop TV, The opening five minutes of Impact can be seen in the video below.

Alberto introduces his brother and father to the crowd. Alberto then calls his father, the person who has inspired him the most in his life. Alberto then discusses his match with Lashley on Sunday. He thanks the fans for supporting him and giving him the strength to defeat Lashley. Alberto puts over Lashley and calls sunday the toughest challenge of his life and career. Alberto promises to be a fighting champion and says that he has an open challenge to anyone, from any company for his Unified Championship at any time. Bobby Lashley's music hits and he makes his way to the ring. Lashley calls Alberto a huge egomaniac. Lashley says that when he was the champ, he never received any special celebrations. Lashley tells Alberto in Spanish to shut up. He then labels Alberto's victory over him as a fluke. Lashley then addresses Alberto's father and brother. He threatens them and says that a wall should be built around him, so that they can stay where they belong. Dos Caras steps to Lashley and slaps him. Bobby just laughs him off and says that Alberto's dad hits harder than he does. Officials come out to break up Lashley and Alberto. Patron asks Lashley if he wants a fight tonight. Lashley accepts. So the world title rematch is made official for later in the evening.

A backstage segment from earlier in the day airs. It's a closed door meeting with Bruce Prichard at the head of the table. Mathews, Da Pope and Jeremy Borash are seated at the table and start bickering. Prichard cuts them off and says that the ruling he made in India still stands, if JB or Mathews get into any physical altercations, that they will be fired. Prichard threatens Da Pope with the same thing, he is forbidden from getting involved physically with either JB or Josh. Prichard leaves the meeting with his muscle Tyrus by his side.

X DIVISION NON TITLE MATCH

Sonjay Dutt (c) vs. Caleb Konley

"The Swole Mates" are shown at ringside prior to the match. They are reality tv bodybuilders..... Fast paced match between Dutt and Konley. Evenly contested in the first couple of minutes. Konley gets some momentum going on his side, when he sweeps out the legs of Dutt and starts delivering several leg strikes. He then clamps on a body scissors submission hold. Konley stays in control despite Sonjay's attempt at rallying. Caleb takes Dutt to the mat and applies an inverted chinlock. When Dutt breaks free, Konley connects with a sunset flip, that sends Dutt's head into the bottom turnbuckle. Sonjay finally starts to rally and connects with a pretty tornado DDT. Dutt then leaps three quarters of the ring with a cross body splash and pins Konley.

Sonjay Dutt defeats Caleb Konley by pinfall

After the match, Trevor Lee comes out and attacks Sonjay Dutt. He grabs the mic and announces himself as the new X Division Champion. Lee takes The X title and leaves ringside with it.

McKenzie Mitchell is backstage and she interviews VOW, Eddie Edwards and Grado. They are interviewed about their upcoming 8 man tag team match tonight. The team is supposed to represent the U.S. Grado is waving an American flag and says that even though, he is not American, he loves the country and can represent it. He compares himself to all things America and is happy to be back on Impact Wrestling.

Chris Adonis and Eli Drake make their way to the ring for the upcoming 8 man tag. They stare down the "Swole Mates", as the show heads to break......

EIGHT MAN TAG TEAM MATCH

Grado, V.O.W (Mayweather & Wilcox) and Eddie Edwards vs. Eli Drake, Chris Adonis, Fallah Bahh & Mario Bokara

Wilcox over powers Drake with a samoan drop at the outset. Mayweather is tagged in he throws Eli Drake halfway across the ring. Adonis is tagged in, he ends up being roughed up by the VOW. Bokara is in and gets more of the same. Grado is tagged in and he goes through his usual comedy antics before being floored by Adonis. Fallah Bahh is in and he and Bokara hit a tandem bodyslam on Grado. Bokara and Bahh continue to double up on Grado but he eventually evades him and tags in Eddie Edwards. Eddie gets his momentum on his side before being hit with a cross body by Baah. Chaos ensues with all 8 men involved in the action. Drake takes out Grado, The VOW hits the M.O.A.B. on Drake, Edwards ends up winning the match for his team by hitting the Boston Knee party on Mario Boakara.

Eddie Edwards, Grado & V.O.W. defeat Eli Drake, Chris Adonis, Fallah Bahh & Mario Bokara

Joseph Park makes his way to the ring after the match. He goes over to Grado and presents him with legal papers. Grado is saddened by the news that Park has just given him. The crowd chants "No" without knowing what the bad news is. Park gestures that Grado has to leave... Grado is very unhappy and pouts as Park tries to console him.

Braxton Sutter w/Allie vs. Matt Sydal

Seesaw action back and forth in the opening moments of this one. Sutter shows a bit more of an aggressive streak than he usually does. Braxton gains the advantage and roughs up Sydal in the corner. Matt rallies with a nice looking transition into a leg lariat. Sutter gets back in control briefly with a side slam but Sydal grounds Braxton seconds later with a roundhouse kick. The move knocks Sutter down and Sydal capitalizes by going to the top and connecting with his signature shooting star press for the win.

Matt Sydal defeats Braxton Sutter by pinfall

Allie tries to console Sutter after the match. A frustrated Braxton brushes her off and tells her to leave the ring with him.

After the break, LAX is shown back at their hang out spot. Homicide asks Konnan about their new LAX member. Konnan says that they want to surprise everyone. He compares LAX to that blue pill because "they always stay hard".....

Jeremy Borash is in ring and he announces the 2017 Super X Cup. He then introduces the 8 participants, who will take part in the single elimination tournament. Among them are Davey Richards, Drago, Desmond Xavier, Idris Abraham, Ishimori, ACH, Andrew Everett and Sammy Guevara. Borash then goes on to announce the first round matches with all 8 combatants inside the ring with The Super X trophy.

Round One of The Super X Cup will feature Sammy Guevara representing Cuba against AAA's Drago from Mexico. As well as ACH repping AAW out of Chicago against Impact Wrestling's Andrew Everett. Also scheduled in round one are, Pro Wrestling Noah's Ishimori facing off against Impact's Davey Richards and GFW's Idris Abraham against Impact's Desmond Xavier. The latter match will take place next and a profile video for both men airs.

SUPER X-CUP

First Round Match

Desmond Xavier vs. Idris Abraham

Xavier's quickness and agility is on display early on. Abraham manages to thwart his momentum with a drop kick in mid-air. Idris then lands a suicide dive. Moments later, Abraham suplexes Xavier into a corner turnbuckle. The show goes to break with Abraham in control.... When Impact returns, Abraham is still in control but he struggles to put Desmond away. Desmond battles back with some nice combo moves on Abraham. Both men trade running strikes and Abraham nails Xavier with a basement drop kick. Xavier rallies with a superkick into the corner. Desmond then hits a majestic looking twisting corkscrew splash onto Abraham and pins him for the victory.

Desmond Xavier defeats Idris Abraham to advance to the semifinal round of The Super X Cup tournament

McKenzie Mitchell is backstage with Gail Kim. Mitchell asks Kim about her major announcement next week. Kim says that she planned to make the announcement before she suffered a major injury. Kim says that she still has to iron out some things before she can make the announcement official.

A quick profile video on Pro Wrestling NOAH's Naomichi Marufjui airs before the next commercial break. Highlights are shown from his Slammiversary match with Robert Flores doing the commentary.

When the show returns, Desmond Xavier is backstage. He is asked about his first round victory in The Super X Cup tournament. He names his finisher "The Final Flash" and says that more victories are to come for him in the tournament.

Moose is now being interviewed by McKenzie Mitchell. He talks about his match with Marufuji next week on Impact. EC3 interrupts Moose and says that he deserves an Impact Grand Championship match more than Marufuji, who is an outsider. Moose tells Carter to get back in line and wait his turn.

Sienna w/KM vs. Rebel

Dave Penzer announces Sienna as the Undisputed Unified Knockouts and Global Force Wrestling Women's Champion. That's a mouthful..... Rebel barely gets any offense in this matchup. She is dominated by Sienna for the most part. Rebel does get a bit of a rally late with corner splashes and a handspring elbow. Rebel then steps on KM's hands on the apron, she then leaps onto KM. When Rebel is back in the ring, Sienna wraps Rebel in a modified guillotine choke. Rebel can't escape and is forced to tap out.

Sienna defeats Rebel by submission to retain The GFW Knockouts Championship

JB, Mathews and Da Pope reset the show at ringside. They preview next week's Impact and hype tonight's main event championship match between Alberto and Lashley.

IMPACT MAIN EVENT

UNIFIED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

Alberto El Patron (c) vs. Bobby Lashley

Josh Mathews mentions Paige on commentary. He says that Alberto's fiancé Paige was at ringside when he became the unified champion at Slammiversary.... The Impact title still says TNA on it for the time being.... Right on cue, Mathews announces that a brand new title will be presented in the coming weeks that will replace the GFW and Impact title belts....

Lashley and Alberto battle on the outside in opening minute of the match. Lashley tosses Alberto into the steel steps. Lashley stays in control and dominates Alberto for the next few minutes. The former champ grounds and pounds El Patron. Lashley ends up back flipping Alberto to the outside floor, as the show heads to it's final break... Lashley is still dominating the action when the show returns. Alberto tries to rally but ends up running into the ring post shoulder first. Lashley then nails Alberto with a flatliner. El Patron attempts another rally and builds up some momentum for the first time in the match. Alberto lands a back stabber and then a 619. Alberto then sets up for the "Si" kick but Lashley awkwardly counters it by lifting Alberto. After fumbling Patron momentarily, Lashley power bombs Alberto and covers him for a near fall. Lashley shows frustration and leaves an opening for Alberto briefly but Bobby closes the window down with a spine buster. Bobby sets up for a spear but Alberto counters with a sharp elbow in the corner. This is followed up by a double foot stomp by Alberto for a near fall. The same move, he used to defeat Lashley Sunday.

Alberto then sets up for his cross arm breaker but Lashley floats him over and connects with a swinging neck breaker. Lashley charges at Alberto repeatedly in the corner and then sets him up in the tree of woe. Lashley signals that he is going to attempt Alberto's signature double foot stomp. Lashley takes his sweet time getting to the top and it enables Alberto to throw him off. When Alberto tries to leap towards Lashley, the former champ spears him in mid-air. Lashley gets Patron up on his shoulders and hits the dominator. He then sets up for the spear. LAX shows up and distracts him. Santana leaps off the ropes and Lashley catches him. LAX then jumps Lashley and the bell is called for.

Lashley defeats Alberto El Patron by disqualification

LAX roughs up Lashley after the bell. Konnan takes the mic and calls this a cracker company. Konnan announces that Alberto El Patron is the newest member of The Latin American Xchange. LAX lifts up a groggy Alberto and raises his hand. Alberto falls to the mat and is picked up again. They carry Alberto out of the ring and up the ramp way, as Impact comes to an end.