7/12 WWE NXT Report

“WWE: Then. Now. Forever.”
We open with a video package focused on Tommasso Ciampa explaining his actions at Takeover: Chicago. We see clips from that match as Ciampa talks about his injury, and looking across at his best friend and at the crowd…and realizing that just like the crowd was going to replace him, Gargano was going to replace him. If he was going away for a long time, Johnny Wrestling was going away for a long, long time. Takeover: Chicago was MY moment. We end the video with the news that Johnny Gargano is here tonight to address Ciampa. We go to commentary, who confirm the news before going to last week, with Roderick Strong seeing his fiancee and mom after losing to Bobby Roode. Commentary hypes Bobby Roode being here tonight, as well as the NXT Championship match as the Authors of Pain defend against Heavy Machinery in our main event. With that we go to ringside, as Aleister Black makes his way to the ring for our opening match. He heads to the ring, a leap over the rope into his seated pose in the middle of the ring. Out next, introduced as making his NXT debut…it’s Bobby Fish! The former Ring of Honor TV and Tag Team Champion has entrance music, on his Network debut! Fish is as excited as the crowd is, as he makes his way to the ring. The bell rings, and this match is underway!

Aleister Black vs. Bobby Fish

They have a feeling-out process with some kick attempts, before exchanging holds. Black wringing the arm of Fish, who tries to reverse to no avail. Fish finally reverses, but Black changes it into an armbar of sorts. Leapfrog by Fish as Black runs the ropes, sitting down on the canvas. This confuses Fish, who goes for a kick but Black dodges before giving Fish a hard kick. Both men lock up and Fish has Black in a side headlock, but Black gets out before they exchange kicks with Fish getting the upper hand. Fish taunts Black, who charges with a kick that’s caught by Fish…but Black unleashes a flurry of offense that sends Fish out of the ring as Black does a backflip off the ropes into a seated position. Fish grabs Black on the apron, chokehold that he lets go before the five count. Fish catches Black off-guard with a leg sweep before heading back into the ring as we go to break.
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Back form break, Fish is still in control with some kicks and a snapmare before hitting a senton for a nearfall. Fish with a hard kick on Black, who backs off from Fish who continues the attack. Fish dodges a punch to hit some lefts and rights, grabbing Black’s leg for some kicks before hitting a dragon screw leg whip that brings Black down hard. Fish continues to work the leg of Black, before locking in a single-leg Boston crab. Black reverses, getting Fish on his shoulders for a nearfall. Fish grabs Black’s leg before putting him in a sleeper hold, Black fading fast before building back up to a vertical base. He backs Fish into the corner to break the hold, but Fish puts it back on. Another backup into the corner breaks the hold again, but Fish hits a boot on Black who responds with a knee…only for Fish to hit an exploder suplex into the corner for a nearfall! Fish taunts Black, driving his boot into his head. This angers Black, who hits some forearms and kicks that send Fish into the corner. He charges at Fish with a forearm, and as Fish comes out of the corner Black hits a backflip kick followed by a knee that knocks Fish out. Black sets Fish up, hitting the Black Mass for the win!

Winner via pinfall: Aleister Black

Black meditates in the ring as we get replays from the match. Black stands tall, looking down at a fallen Fish as we go back to last week and the tag match featuring Hideo and Itami, along with their drama from a lack of understanding. We go to exclusive video of Itami being frustrated and Ohno trying to talk some sense into him. Itami insists they lost because of Ohno, and Ohno says he’s done trying to talk to Itami. Commentary hypes a Mae Young Classic Qualifying Match as Vanessa Borne takes on Jayme Hachey, and that match is up next!

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Commentary talks up Street Profits before hyping up the Velveteen Dream, and we go back to two weeks ago when Dream refuses to be interviewed because it’s not the right atmosphere. Back at ringside, Vaness Borne makes her way to the ring for a Mae Young Classic Qualifying Match. Out next is Jayme Hachey, and this match is underway!

Mae Young Classic Qualifying Match
Vanessa Borne vs. Jayme Hachey

Both women lock up and exchange waist locks before Hachey takes Borne down with a shoulder tackle. Running of the ropes and Hachey hits a sunset flip, only for Borne to flip out of it hitting her with a kick to the spine. Hachey with a knee, picking Borne up for a sidewalk slam for a nearfall. Hachey drives her knee into the back of Borne, who gets to her feet before sending Hachey into the corner. Double chop by Borne, and she’s picking up a head of steam now with a kick to the gut, picking Hachey up with an impressive side suplex for the win!

Winner via pinfall: Vanessa Borne

Borne celebrates as commentary hypes our main event NXT Tag Team Championship, as well as Johnny Gargano’s return to NXT coming up next!

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Back from break, we go back to last week with a video showing SAnitY’s Killian Dain and Alexander Wolfe attacking Drew McIntyre. Officials come out to stop the assault as Wolfe mocks McIntyre.
Backstage, William Regal is talking to Bobby Roode about future challengers to the title, noting the undefeated streaks of Drew McIntyre and Killian Dain. Roode suggests McIntyre and Dain face off, which Regal agrees is a good idea…before announcing that the winner of that match will face Bobby Roode for the NXT Championship at Takeover: Brooklyn.

Johnny Gargano returns

Roode smugly walks off as we go back to ringside, where Johnny Gargano makes his way to the ring for the first time since Takeover: Chicago. Chants of “JOHNNY WRESTLING” as Gargano gets a microphone. After a while, Gargano starts to speak saying he’s missed the chants. That, and the ring are irreplaceable, so thank you very much. When I used to hear the music I used to get excited, because it meant something special. But you all saw what happened at Takeover: Chicago…and just like you, I didn’t see it coming. I had no idea that the guy I took a bullet for would pull the trigger on me. I’ve sat back and tried to rationalize the decisions made, asking myself why. I don’t get it, and I just don’t understand…and I don’t think I ever will. I’m not here to dwell on the past, I’m here to move forward, to look at the future. Sometimes things happen in life that you can’t control, but what you CAN control is how you react. I’m standing right here, and I need to get back to doing what I love to do…being in this ring, in front of all of you. Takeover: Brooklyn is the biggest show of the year, and I need to be there! I need to be Johnny Gargano again…but more importantly, I need to be Johnny Wrestling! The crowd shows their appreciation for him as commentary hypes the tale of the tape for the NXT Tag Team Championships, coming up next!

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Back from break, commentary hypes Drew McIntyre taking on Killian Dain next week for a shot at the NXT Championship at Takeover: Brooklyn! Also next week, Ember Moon takes on Ruby Riot! Back at ringside, we get ready for our main event tonight as Heavy Machinery make their way to the ring. Out next are the NXT Tag Team Champions, the Authors of Pain, accompanied by Paul Ellering as they approach the ring. We get ring introductions for the challengers and champions, and this main event is underway!

Main Event for the NXT Tag Team Championships
The Authors of Pain (c’s) vs. Heavy Machinery

Tucker and Akam start things off with a lock up, neither man quite getting an advantage until Akam blocks a charge by Tucker, stopping him long enough to tag in Rezar as Otis tags in. Show of strength from both men now as Rezar goes for a shoulder tackle, only to be knocked down by Otis! Akam comes into the ring, as does Tucker, and the ref is doing all he can to control the situation as we go to break.
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Back from break, Akam is in control keeping pressure on the head of Tucker before Rezar tags in. Double team by the champs gets a nearfall as Tucker struggles to get a tag from Otis. Rezar cuts him off at the pass, cranking on the head of Tucker before hitting him in the head. Tucker gets to his feet, only for Akam to tag in. Tucker starts to fight back, but Akam hits him in the head with a knee for a nearfall before tagging Rezar back in. More constant rotation by the champs, Tucker tries to fight back only to be dropped with a side slam for a nearfall. Rezar back in, messing with Tucker…only for Tucker to hit a HUGE clothesline that sends him off his feet! Big tag to Otis as Akam tags in, and Otis is a man possessed hitting clotheslines on both Authors before delivering a belly to belly suplex! Tag to Tucker and a double team gets Heavy Machinery a nearfall, and they’re feeling the end might be near…but Rezar stops the Compactor, and the Authors hit the Last Chapter for the win!

Winners via pinfall (and STILL NXT Tag Team Champions): The Authors of Pain

The champs celebrate in the ring as we get replays of the match. Heavy Machinery regroup outside the ring as the champs continue to celebrate…when suddenly, the music of SAnitY hits! Dain, Wolfe, and Cross come out to the stage and paper starts falling down from the ceiling…commentary speculates whether the sheets of paper are pages from the Book of Dominance as the show comes to a close.

Paige comments more on the airport incident with Alberto El Patron

WWE star Paige (real name Saraya-Jade Bevis) issued a large statement on Twitter further addressing the incident at Orlando International Airport on Sunday with her fiancé and current GFW Unified Champion Alberto El Patron (Jose Rodriguez).

Paige stated Patron initially prevented her from telling the full story after more details were released in the last few days among the media including TMZ audio from a witness nearby. She claims neither had any physical conflict during the incident, adding that it is “completely ridiculous how one story can spiral out of control.”

She later goes on to make a bold claim that it was her, not Patron, that was held for battery charges “because I threw a drink on him.” Paige, in the statement, notes an argument where she ended up throwing a glass of beer at Patron in anger and that is why he was described as smelling like alcohol in initial media reports.

It should be noted that the Orlando Police Department report only listed Patron, not Paige, regarding the domestic violence battery charge that remains under investigation this week. As reported earlier, Global Force Wrestling issued a statement on Wednesday announcing that Patron has been suspended indefinitely as a result of the incident.

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PAIGE

✔ @RealPaigeWWE

Just clearing up the airport situation. Just so there's no more elaborate versions of the story. Thanks for respecting our privacy.

And if you listen to that stupid audio. You will hear him saying he's pressing charges on ME. We all say stuff when we are mad.

And if you listen to that stupid audio. You will hear him saying he's pressing charges on ME. We all say stuff when we are mad.

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Global Force Wrestling suspends Alberto El Patron indefinitely

Global Force Wrestling issued a new statement on Wednesday morning announcing that they have suspended GFW Unified Champion Alberto El Patron (Jose Rodriguez) indefinitely until his recent domestic battery case is resolved.
Patron is currently under investigation by the Orlando Police Department for an allegation of domestic battery at an Orlando airport on July 9 that, based on recent photographic and audio leaks by TMZ.com, involved Patron’s finance WWE star Paige.
You can check out GFW’s statement below.

“Global Force Wrestling has indefinitely suspended Alberto El Patron, effective immediately, until the investigation is resolved following a recent incident in Orlando, Florida.”

Opinionated View- They have done this in the past with Bram. Of course how much this really means given that GFW doesn't really live events. They have some coming but really for right now he wouldn't be working. That said its the right move until things become clearer.

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Kevin Kelly announces his departure from Ring of Honor on Tuesday

Ring of Honor announcer Kevin Kelly, who has been with the company since 2010, announced his departure from ROH on Tuesday.
Kelly cited his commitments with doing English commentary for New Japan Pro Wrestling and other business opportunities as the reason behind his departure.
Kelly had been replaced as the lead announcer for ROH at the beginning of 2017 by Ian Riccaboni after Kelly chose not to renew his contract with the company, but still made sporadic appearances on ROH commentary for PPV events.
You can check out his tweet below.

         Kevin Kelly

✔ @realkevinkelly

To focus on @njpw1972 as well as new opportunities, I will no longer announce for @ringofhonor. Thanks to all whom made last 7 yrs so fun!

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WWE NXT Preview

WWE NXT airs tonight on WWE Network at 8:00 p.m. ET (7:00 CT).
Set for tonight is the return of Johnny Gargano in his first appearance since the break-up of the #DIY tag-team at NXT TakeOver: Chicago. Plus, The Authors of Pain defend the NXT Tag Team Championships against Heavy Machinery.

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7/11 WWE 205 Live Report

Results courtesy of WWE.com:

WWE 205 Live, July 11, 2017 results: Noam Dar drops a major bombshell

After declaring “I quit” in his match with Cedric Alexander, Noam Dar shocked the WWE Universe and revealed a major twist in his relationship with Alicia Fox. Plus, WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville strikes back at Akira Tozawa.

Akira Tozawa vs. Ariya Daivari ended in a No Contest

While on a call with Titus O’Neil about a potential rematch with WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville, Akira Tozawa was interrupted by an aggravated Ariya Daivari. The Persian Lion believed that Tozawa’s retribution against Neville on Raw was dishonorable, and he arranged to battle the Japanese Superstar on WWE 205 Live.
The two Superstars wasted no time making their way to the ring, and the action immediately got underway. Daivari took control of the contest by channeling his rage and unleashing it on Tozawa. However, with the WWE Universe in his corner, the Japanese Superstar built enough momentum to prepare to execute his patented senton bomb.
Just as Tozawa prepared to ascend the ropes, WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville emerged to attack The Stamina Monster. The irate King of the Cruiserweights unleashed a devastating assault on his rival – culminating in The Rings of Saturn – delivering a clear message that crossing the throne was unwise.

TJP beats Mario Connors faster than Rich Swann

As a match between Rich Swann and Mario Connors got underway, TJP made his way to ringside to observe the contest. The Duke of Dab looked on – perhaps scouting his friend and rival, Swann, following their incredible match the week prior on WWE 205 Live.
With TJP looking on, the action kicked off and Connors managed an impressive showing against the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion. After an offensive back and forth, Swann took control of the match and executed his jaw-dropping Phoenix Splash for the win. After the match, TJP entered the ring and announced his true intentions.
In the spirit of their “friendly” competition set in motion last week, TJP asked Swann if he was satisfied with his latest victory. The Fil-Am Flash then challenged Connors to a second match, this time against the first-ever Cruiserweight Champion.
Connors accepted, and that prompted TJP to ask for Swann’s match time on the TitanTron. The Duke of Dab then announced that he would beat his opponent faster than Swann.
TJP wasted little time attacking Connors and preparing to apply his patented Kneebar. However, Connors countered and nearly scored a pinfall. Despite the effort, The Fil-Am Flash recovered with a Detonation Kick to secure the win in just 28 seconds.

Gentleman Jack Gallagher confronted The Brian Kendrick

Once again making Gentleman Jack Gallagher the focus of his attention, The Brian Kendrick made his way to the ring wearing a three-piece brown suit, red wig and moustache, mocking the British Superstar. Kendrick proceeded to berate Gentleman Jack by calling him a fraud, believing that Gallagher is a slap in the face to the competitors who dream of competing in WWE.
The verbal abuse was soon interrupted by Gentleman Jack himself, as he made his way to the ring and confronted The Man with a Plan. Gallagher defended not only his honor – explaining he has been competing since a young age – but named the people he fights for, giving an impassioned defense and countering Kendrick’s “third-rate William Regal” insult by calling himself a “first-rate Gentleman Jack Gallagher.”
After a brief physical exchange that ended with a headbutt delivered by Gallagher, Kendrick reached for his umbrella as his rival did the same. The Man with a Plan struck first and mercilessly attacked the British Superstar with both umbrellas until officials could intervene.

Cedric Alexander def. Noam Dar – “I Quit” Match

The long-standing rivalry between Cedric Alexander and Noam Dar reached its pinnacle as the two Superstars battled in an “I Quit” Match in 205 Live’s main event. Ready to move beyond the drama with Dar and Alicia Fox, Alexander was poised to make his rival tap out, while The Scottish Supernova aimed to make Alexander submit and more. However, an unexpected twist changed everything for Dar and Fox’s relationship.
When the opening bell sounded, Alexander immediately went on the offensive and unleashed months of pent up rage and frustration on The Scottish Supernova. The battle spilled to the outside and Alexander remained relentless, but Dar eventually managed to turn the tables. With momentum in his favor, Dar targeted his opponent’s arms – using his superb technical ability to his advantage.
The two Cruiserweights battled back and forth, as Dar methodically dismantled his opponent’s extremities and Alexander went for ruthless, powerful maneuvers. Neither competitor maintained an advantage for an extended period as they brawled in and out of the ring.
At one point, Dar brought a steel chair into the squared circle, preparing to take out Alexander. However, his plan backfired and Alexander trapped Dar’s arm in the chair. As The Scottish Supernova refused to give up, a clearly irate Alexander continued stomping on the chair until his opponent finally quit.
After the match – with his rivalry with Alexander seemingly over – Dar dropped a bombshell and announced he was quitting Alicia Fox. Revealing that he used Alicia to get attention, The Scottish Supernova claimed to have women in countries all over the world, and at just 23 years old, he has a bright future ahead of him. Dar then left a devastated Alicia alone in the ring without looking back.

7.11 WWE Smackdown Report

WWE SmackDown opens up with a look back at last week's Independence Day Battle Royal to crown a new #1 contender to the WWE United States Title. We also see footage of AJ Styles winning the title from Kevin Owens at Friday's Madison Square Garden live event. We cut to the SmackDown opening video.

- We're live from the AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX with Tom Phillips, JBL and Byron Saxton.

- We go right to the ring and Greg Hamilton introduces new WWE United States Champion AJ Styles and out he comes to a pop.

Fans chant AJ's name as he enters the ring. AJ says it looks like Battleground came a little early at MSG. Styles jokes that Kevin Owens' face looks like a monkey's butt. He says this isn't about Owens, this is about the United States Title that is around his waist and what it will represent. He goes on and mentions how it's time to bring back the Open Challenges, inviting someone from the back to come prove him wrong. AJ announces that his own Open Challenge is kicking off right now. Fans chant USA as AJ waits for someone to answer the challenge. The music finally hits and out comes John Cena to a pop.

Cena hits the ring as some fans sing their own version of his theme song. Cena says he wants to make sure AJ realizes what he just said - US Title Open Challenge. Cena says that must mean everyone but him. AJ says no, Cena is included in that. Especially Cena. Cena accepts the challenge and calls for a referee to be brought out.

WWE United States Title Match: John Cena vs. AJ Styles

The crowd pops as AJ and Cena get ready. Greg Hamilton does formal ring introductions and referee Charles Robinson raises the title. The match gets ready to begin but the music interrupts and out comes Kevin Owens shaking his head.

Owens says no one wants to see another stupid Cena vs. Styles match, we've already sat through way too many of them. Owens says no one cares about Cena or AJ, all they should care about is the rightful champion getting his title back and that's Owens. Owens asks Cena why he's back. Owens says no one missed Cena and we don't need him here. Owens says this is his title and Cena doesn't deserve to be near it. Owens tells Cena to do himself a favor and leave because no one wants to see him. Cena says it's not that Owens doesn't want to see him, it's that he can't see him. Cena calls Owens The Michelin Man and tells him to come do something about it. Cena promises to run through Owens and then through AJ. Rusev hits the ring and attacks Cena from behind.

AJ takes Rusev and sends him to the floor. Owens hits the ring and attacks AJ, hitting a pop-up powerbomb. Rusev comes back in and drops Cena with a superkick. Rusev applies The Accolade on Cena as fans boo. Owens stands tall over AJ. Owens leaves with Rusev right behind him as Rusev's music plays.

- Still to come, Baron Corbin vs. Shinsuke Nakamura. Also, Tye Dillinger vs. WWE Champion Tye Dillinger in a non-title match. We go to commercial.

- Back from the break and Tom reveals that SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon has made Cena and Styles vs. Rusev and Owens for tonight's main event.

Jinder Mahal vs. Tye Dillinger

The Singh Brothers introduce WWE Champion Jinder Mahal and out he comes to the ring for this non-title match. Tye Dillinger is out next.

The bell rings and they go at it. Dillinger hits a crossbody out of the corner and covers for a 2 count. Jinder turns it around and floors Dillinger with a clothesline. Jinder keeps control and takes Dillinger to the mat. We go to commercial with Jinder still in control.

Back from the break and Jinder continues to work Dillinger around the ring. Jinder takes his time and drops Tye, standing over him as fans boo. Dillinger fights back but Jinder cuts him off. Tye comes off the ropes and looks to make another comeback, mounting Jinder in the corner with right hands as fans count along with him. Jinder pushes him off. Tye comes back with more rights in the corner but Jinder pushes him back off and drops him.

Jinder follows up and hits the Khallas for the pin.

Winner: Jinder Mahal

- After the match, Jinder takes the mic as fans boo. He comes week after week and speaks the truth but the people still disrespect him. Fans can boo all they want but The Modern Day Maharaja brings class, diversity and excellence to the WWE Title. Jinder says Randy Orton threatened his family and the people of India but fans still cheer him. Jinder says the 1.3 billion people of India know that he is the greatest WWE Champion of all time. Jinder says Orton can try to make his life hell but Jinder will bring hell to Orton next week on SmackDown as he brings the Punjabi Prison structure to the show. Jinder's music hits as he exits with The Singh Brothers.

- We see The New Day backstage walking. Back to commercial.

Xavier Woods vs. Jey Uso

Back from the break and out comes Xavier Woods with Big E and Kofi Kingston. SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos are out next. We see a replay of last week's Rap Battle, which The New Day won.

The bell rings and Woods goes right to work on Jey. Woods unloads and talks some trash to Jimmy Uso. Woods runs the ropes but Jimmy pulls his foot while the referee was focused on Kofi and Big E. Jey with a cheap shot at Kofi and Big E, which brings them into the ring. The referee sends Jimmy, Kofi and Big E to the back.

Woods comes from behind and tries to roll Jey up but it's blocked. Jey with a superkick for a 2 count. Jey goes to the top for a big splash but Woods gets his knees up. Woods gets Uso between the top and middle rope before going to the top. Woods nails the big elbow drop while Uso is laying on the middle rope and covers for the pin.

Winner: Xavier Woods

- After the match, Jimmy hits the ring but Woods avoids a cheap shot and hits the floor. We go to replays and come back to The New Day celebrating on the ramp.

- Still to come, Corbin vs. Nakamura. Back to commercial.

- Back from the break and Shane is on the phone with SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan. He confirms that no one has asked about James Ellsworth, who is suspended. Shane sends his best wishes to Brie Bella and baby Birdie Joe. SmackDown Women's Champion Naomi walks in and is curious about her next challenger. She says Shane better not mention Lana again. Charlotte Flair walks in and she agrees. Becky Lynch, Natalya, Tamina Snuka and Lana are all in the room. Shane announces a Fatal 5 Way Elimination Match with Charlotte, Becky, Natalya, Tamina and Lana for Battleground. The winner will face Naomi at SummerSlam. Charlotte complains about Lana being in the match. Tamina tells her to watch her mouth. Natalya blasts Charlotte and accuses her of riding Ric Flair's coattails. Shane makes Becky and Charlotte vs. Tamina and Natalya for later tonight. He asks them all to leave. Naomi sticks around but here comes Ms. Money In the Bank. She has a petition from her attorney to reinstate Ellsworth as he was wronged last week. Shane reads the paper and rips it up. The decision stands. Carmella storms off. Shane says Naomi now has her answer.

- We go backstage to Renee Young and Baron Corbin. We see what happened between Corbin and Shinsuke Nakamura last week. Corbin says he's going to teach Nakamura a painful lesson tonight. Back to commercial.

Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Baron Corbin

Back from the break and out comes Shinsuke Nakamura to a pop. Baron Corbin is out next with his Money In the Bank briefcase.

Nakamura meets Corbin before he gets in the ring and attacks him. They brawl and Corbin sends Nakamura over the barrier. They fight among the fans now. Corbin brings it back over the barrier and yells at the referees. They continue brawling at ringside as producers and referees try to break it up. Nakamura enters the ring and stares out while his music plays. Corbin makes his way up the ramp and stops on the stage to look back.

- Styles and Cena are backstage. AJ hasn't forgot what Cena took from him the last time they were in the ring together. AJ plans on holding this title for a long time. Cena says AJ won't keep the title picking a fight with Cena but he also says he has AJ's back if he needs him tonight.

- Still to come, Flair and Lynch vs. Snuka and Natalya. Back to commercial.

Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch vs. Natalya and Tamina Snuka

Back from the break and out first comes Charlotte Flair, followed by Becky Lynch. Natalya is out first for her team. Tamina Snuka is out last.

Tamina starts off with Becky and beats her down. Tamina and Charlotte have words as Tamina keeps up the beating on Becky. Becky turns it around and takes out the knee. Becky with a leg drop and an elbow drop. Charlotte tags in for a bit of double teaming. Charlotte covers Tamina for a 2 count. Charlotte counters in the corner and goes for a German suplex but Tamina knocks her back with an elbow. Tamina sends Charlotte into the corner and tags in Natalya.

Natalya drops Flair and steps on her. Natalya shows off and taunts Becky. Charlotte kips up behind Natalya and turns it around. Charlotte chops Natalya and tags in Becky for another double team. Becky dropkicks Natalya and hits a Bexploder suplex. Natalya goes to the floor. Becky tries for a baseball slide but Tamina pulls Natalya out of the way. Natalya pulls Becky out and sends her into the steel steps as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Natalya has Becky grounded. Becky breaks free and goes for the tag but Natalya rams her into the corner. Tamina tags in and they double team Becky in the corner. Tamina takes Becky to the mat now. Lana comes walking down the ramp.

Charlotte yells something at Lana and tries to rally Becky for the tag. Becky fights up and out but Tamina drops her again. Tamina knocks Charlotte off the apron with a cheap shot. Charlotte runs in but distracts the referee while Becky is double teamed in the corner. Natalya shows off and wastes time, allowing Becky to get her boot up in the corner. Becky drops Tamina off the apron. Becky goes for the tag but Natalya stops it. Becky blocks a Sharpshooter and tags in Charlotte.

Charlotte unloads, knocking Tamina off the apron and chopping Natalya. Flair keeps control and drops Natalya. Flair scoops Natalya as Lana gets on the apron to provide a distraction. Flair swings at Lana but she jumps off the apron and Flair misses. Flair doesn't see Tamina get the tag. She goes back to grab Natalya for the Figure Four but Tamina comes in and superkicks her for the pin.

Winners: Tamina Snuka and Natalya

- After the match, Lana is all smiles as Tamina joins her at ringside. Natalya stands with them as Becky checks on Flair and we go to replays. Lana, Tamina and Natalya leave as Charlotte looks on from her knees.

- Still to come, Styles and Cena vs. Rusev and Owens.

- We see Maria Kanellis backstage walking. She knocks on the men's locker room door and Chad Gable answers. She asks if Sami Zayn is in there because he owes her an apology. Gable checks but Sami isn't there. Maria tells Gable to tell Sami that the First Lady of SmackDown is looking for him. She walks off and we go to commercial.

- Back from the break and Sami Zayn walks up on lovebirds Mike & Maria Kanellis. Sami is a bit put off by their PDA. Maria says Sami owes them an apology but he says he's already given them one. He goes on about how they should apologize for being in his way on two occasions. He wonders what they even do here and takes a shot at Mike. Maria delivers a big slap to the face and Mike cracks a vase of flowers over the back of Sami's head. Maria talks some trash before leaving with Mike as Sami sells the vase shot on the floor.

- There was a backstage promo with Cedric Alexander to hype his "I Quit" match with Noam Dar on tonight's WWE 205 Live.

- The announcers reveal that Shane has confirmed Nakamura vs. Corbin for Battleground.

- Tom sends us to another edition of The Fashion Files with Tyler Breeze and Fandango. They sing a song about being The Sexy Fashion Rangers now, some sort of wacky play off Chuck Norris' Walker Texas Ranger. They're dressed up as cowboys backstage. Fandango rides a fake horse over to Zack Ryder. Breeze appears and gets tangled up in his lasso when he tries to get Ryder. They're goofing off when Mojo Rawley appears and asks what he just walked up on. Breezango wonders if The Hype Bros had something to do with their office getting trashed on Zack's first night back. Mojo brushes it off and says they wouldn't do something shady like that. Ryder says what he did last week in the Independence Day Battle Royal was shady. Mojo comments on how it was for every man for themselves. Mojo tells Ryder to get his head back into reality and get away from Breezango. He walks off. Ryder ponders the idea and leaves also. Breezango discovers that his toy horse is missing for more bad comedy. To be continued.

Kevin Owens and Rusev vs. AJ Styles and John Cena

We go to the ring and out comes Kevin Owens for tonight's main event. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and out comes Rusev with the Bulgarian flag. New WWE United States Champion AJ Styles is out first for his team. John Cena is out next for his first match in a few months.

Cena starts off with Rusev and they lock up. Rusev with a headlock. Rusev keeps control and drops Cena before going to the floor. Rusev raises his flag and waves it around as fans boo. Rusev runs back in but Cena drops him with a shoulder. Cena takes Rusev to the corner and works him over. Cena with the bulldog for a 2 count. Owens tags in and stares Cena down. Owens takes Cena down and stomps away. Owens with more stomps as the referee warns him.

Owens drops Cena with a right and takes Cena to the corner. Rusev tags in for a bit of double teaming in the corner. Rusev beats Cena down again. Rusev distracts the referee while Owens gets in a cheap shot. Rusev drops Cena and stands over him as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Cena is trying to make a tag but Rusev fires away. Cena unloads back but Rusev drops him with a spin kick for a 2 count. Rusev goes to the second rope for a diving headbutt but Cena rolls out of the way. AJ finally tags in and drops Rusev with a clothesline. Styles with a forearm and a kip up. Styles runs into an elbow in the corner. AJ drops Rusev into the Calf Crusher but Owens breaks it up.

Rusev scoops AJ but AJ slides out and tries getting Rusev on his shoulder but Rusev counters. AJ goes at Owens on the apron but Rusev then drops him for a 2 count. Owens tags in and kicks AJ while Rusev holds his leg. Owens mounts AJ with shots. Owens keeps control and takes AJ to the mat for a headlock, asking the referee to see if he submits. Fans chant for AJ as Cena waits for the tag. AJ gets to his feet and rolls Owens up for a 2 count. Owens nails a big clothesline for a 2 count. Rusev tags in for some double teaming. Rusev nails a superkick and covers AJ for another pin attempt. Rusev has words with Cena before turning his attention back to AJ.

Rusev ragdolls AJ with a bearhug now. AJ tries to fight out with a headbutt. AJ finally gets out and connects with a kick to the head. Cena and Owens tag in at the same time but Cena unloads. Cena nails the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena goes for the Attitude Adjustment but Rusev runs in and he's forced to put Owens down. Rusev drops Cena with a superkick. AJ springboards in with a Phenomenal Forearm on Rusev. AJ drops Owens wit a pele kick. Cena nails the AA on Owens for the pin.

Winners: John Cena and AJ Styles

- After the match, Cena and AJ have their arms raised before standing tall as Cena's music plays. Cena raises AJ's arm in the middle of the ring. AJ hits the corner to pose with the title as Cena poses in the opposite corner. We go to replays. Cena's music stops as he and AJ meet in the middle of the ring. Cena raises AJ's arm again as AJ raises his title. Cena's music starts back up as the two celebrate the win. SmackDown goes off the air.

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Advertised for tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live in San Antonio, Texas is the fallout from last Friday’s live event at Madison Square Garden where AJ Styles defeated Kevin Owens to become the new WWE United States Champion ahead of Battleground.

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Released audio tells different story involving Alberto El Patron and Paige

TMZ Sports has obtained and released new audio involving GFW Unified Champion Alberto El Patron (Jose Rodriguez) and WWE star Paige (Saraya-Jade Bevis) at Orlando International Airport following an incident on Sunday afternoon.

The audio was recorded by a wrestling fan that recognized both Patron and Paige at the airport as they began arguing. The fan can be audibly heard on the audio saying, “I’m a huge fan, by the way.” A majority of the audio is a heated argument between Patron and Paige with Paige at one point telling Patron to “stay out of my life.”

This audio comes just hours after Paige released a series of tweets on Monday claiming that a “lady” tried to take a picture of them and then threw a drink on Patron adding, “Please leave us alone. That’s it.” The audio released by TMZ Sports obviously tells a different story as Orlando police continue to investigate the incident as “domestic violence battery.”

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