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Smackdown Live couldn't build up to the hype created by Raw, but in its own defense, it did take away a lot of buzz-worthy storylines that could've developed after. A failed cash-in and Shane's involvement in the US Title picture headlined the show. Let's have a look. Credits: WWE.com Results: Natalya defeated Becky Lynch. Rusev vs. Chad Gable ended in a double count-out. The Usos defeated The New Day. Jinder Mahal vs. John Cena ended in a no contest. Mahal's Independence Speech Jinder Mahal kicked off the show along with the Singh Brother by inviting a live band performance of the Indian National Anthem. Mahal then took to address the audience by stating that he would beat John Cena in a more dominating fashion than Nakamura did and started his usual ranting in Punjabi. Nakamura interrupted him and claimed that he would take the title from him at Summerslam. This was a sub-par segment. Hopefully, WWE are done experimenting with Jinder Ma...

Continuing the build-up to the Biggest Party of The Summer, Raw's go-home show, emanating from Boston, was nothing short of stunning. With PPV teases and huge match-ups already in place, we were treated to a spectacle of the first Big-4 PPV, masquerading as a TV show. What went down last night? Where does Summerslam stand with all the match-ups from the red brand? Let's have a look. Results: #1 Contender's Match: Sasha Banks defeated Nia Jax. R-Truth vs. Elias ended in a No-Contest. Cruiserweight Championship: Akira Tozawa defeats Neville (C). Bray Wyatt defeated Finn Balor. Mickie James defeated Emma. The Hardy Boyz and Jason Jordan defeated The Miz and The Miztourage. The Fist Bump (Finally!) Raw was kicked-off by Dena Ambrose, addressing his issues and the recent proceeding between him and his former Shield brother, Seth Rollins. Both Rollins and Ambrose tried their best to address the elephant in the room. They tried to understand why they wa...

WWE has really been pulling all the right plugs to consolidate its viewership. Facing heavy competition from the red-brand, Smackdown Live didn't disappoint. With marquee PPV matches packaged into a regular TV show, Smackdown Live has lived up to all expectations leading into Summerslam. Let's have a look at the proceedings. Credits: WWE.com Results: US Championship: AJ Styles(C) defeated Kevin Owens. Aiden English defeated Sami Zayn. Naomi and Becky Lynch defeated Natalya and Carmella. Rusev defeated Chad Gable. #1 Contender's Match: Shinsuke Nakamura defeated John Cena. US Championship Match: AJ Styles(C) vs. Kevin Owens Smackdown Live was kicked off by the US Championship match, heavily relying on AJ Styles and Kevin Owens to set the tone for the big night to follow. Both wrestlers pulled off amazing moves, as has become a norm whenever they are battling. They have set the standard so high and their chemistry has become so impeccable, that anyt...

Heading into The Biggest Party of The Summer, Monday-night Raw wasn't much of a progress towards establishing events for the PPV. Barring a mammoth triple-threat match, the other matches could have pulled in more appreciation if there was extensive follow up. Let's have a look at the proceedings. Credits: WWE.com Results: The Hardy Boyz defeat Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. Rich Swann, Cedric Alexander and Akira Tozawa defeat TJP, Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari. Seth Rollins defeats Sheamus. Roman Reigns defeats Braun Strowman and Samoa Joe. Elias defeats Kalisto. Bayley defeats Nia Jax. Big Cass defeats Big Show via DQ. Kurt Angle-Paul Heyman-Brock Lesnar Kick-off Raw Announcing the match-card for the night's show, Kurt Angle felt nothing but gratitude as he thanked the WWE Universe for where he was today. As he tried to leave, Brock Lesnar's music hit as he came out accompanied by Paul Heyman. Heyman did the usual complaining about the low ...