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What Happened After RAW Ended?, SummerSlam Popularity, RAW Attendance, More

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– Although there was a six-man tag-team dark match main event scheduled for after RAW on Monday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, it never happened. Instead, after Sting made his exit, Lilian Garcia simply thanked the fans for coming and that was it.

– WWE SummerSlam had more than one million Google searches on Sunday, making it the second most searched term for the day.

– Following their three-day-stretch, WWE will return to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Monday, December 28th for a live WWE RAW show. The pre-sale for tickets is going on right now with the code WWERAW.

– Michael Cole announced that WWE sold out the Barclays Center for the third night in a row at RAW on Monday, as 15,597 fans were in attendance last night.

Paige, Alicia Fox, Bella Twins Complain About Crowd Reactions During RAW

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Several of the WWE Divas who worked last night’s RAW expressed their frustration with the fans in the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, particularly with how they reacted during the Team P.C.B. vs. Team Bella match.

Paige tweeted the following comment, but quickly deleted it: “You helped us create change and then did your best to disrespect. Niceeeee jobbbbbbbb!”

Below are some posts from other WWE Divas involved in the match/segment, all of which spoke about the negative fan reaction as well.

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*Spoilers* WWE Superstars Taping Results For This Week

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WWE taped the following for this week’s edition of WWE Superstars prior to RAW on Monday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

– Zack Ryder def. Heath Slater in the opening match of the evening. It looked as though Xavier Woods was on commentary during this match, which Ryder ended up winning with the Rough Ryder in about five minutes.

– Los Matadores def. The Ascension in the second of two matches taped for this week’s WWE Superstars. The finish here saw Matadores score the pin after a cool series of moves, winning the contest at about the seven minute mark.

Triple H’s Night Of Champions Announcement (Video), Steve Austin Interviews Kelly Kelly

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– Former WWE Diva and co-star of the new E! reality show “W.A.G.S. (Wives and Girlfriends)” Barbie Blank (aka Kelly Kelly) is the guest on the first of two new “Steve Austin Show” podcasts this week. You can download the show at PodcastOne.com.

– WWE posted the following video featuring Triple H making the announcement that Seth Rollins will be defending the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Sting at the upcoming WWE Night Of Champions pay-per-view on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Video: Sting’s Surprise Return On RAW

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The Icon Sting made a surprise return in the closing segment of Monday’s RAW, appearing under the curtain where Seth Rollins’ statue was supposed to be and laying a beatdown on the WWE World Heavyweight champion.

Sting will face WWE World Heavyweight champion Seth Rollins at Night Of Champions on Sunday, September 20th from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Sting vs. Seth Rollins Announced For WWE Night Of Champions On Sept. 20

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Following his surprise return at the conclusion of Monday’s post-SummerSlam edition of RAW, “The Icon” Sting has now found himself in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship picture.

As announced at the end of RAW, Triple H appeared on the WWE Network immediately after the show to address what happened.

Renee Young spoke with both Triple H and Stephanie McMahon on the WWE Network after RAW about Sting crashing the Seth Rollins statue presentation and beating down the WWE World Heavyweight and United States Champion.

From there, HHH made the huge announcement that Sting will be challenging the WWE World Heavyweight and United States Champion Seth Rollins at the WWE Night Of Champions pay-per-view on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Rollins’ WWE World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line, but his WWE United States Championship will not.

Dudley Boyz Confirmed For SmackDown, Dudley Boyz Backstage At RAW (Video)

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– On Monday’s post-SummerSlam edition of RAW, WWE announced that The Dudley Boyz, who returned during the show, will be competing in their first official match as a tag-team in WWE on this Thursday night’s edition of WWE SmackDown, which will be taped on Tuesday night. Make sure to visit SEScoops.com on Tuesday evening for live WWE SmackDown spoiler play-by-play coverage.

– Speaking of The Dudley Boyz, Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley are the featured guests on the first installment of this week’s RAW Fallout series, which focuses on backstage footage shot during RAW. You can check out The Dudley Boyz on RAW Fallout below.

Video: New Wyatt Family Member Debuts On RAW

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A new Wyatt Family member made his debut on RAW and destroyed Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose.

After Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns faced Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper, the lights went out, a creepy Wyatt video played and when the lights were back on, a mystery man was standing on the apron wearing a mask. That man is NXT Superstar and former toughman competitor Braun Stowman.

Stowman absolutely manhandled Reigns and choked him out. He slammed Reigns again before Ambrose kicked him. Braun no-sold Ambrose and also choked him out. The segment ended with Braun, Wyatt and Harper posing over Ambrose.

The announcers kept asking “Who is this guy” so he could be getting a new name as part of this gimmick.

Video: The Dudley Boyz’s Surprise Return On RAW

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WWE pulled a surprise out of their hat that rocked the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York during the post-SummerSlam edition of RAW on Monday night.

After a tag-team match between The New Day and The Lucha Dragons, out of nowhere, The Dudley Boyz’ music hit and out came Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley. After taking out The New Day with tables and a 3-D, The Dudley Boyz squared off with The Prime Time Players, who were on commentary during the match.

This was not just a one time appearance from the Dudleys. They said “We’re back” and the announcers said the tag team division just got a lot more interesting. Additionally, WWEShop.com is already selling a new Dudley Boyz t-shirt.

WWE RAW Results – August 24, 2015

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WWE RAW Opener:

This week’s show opens up with Seth Rollins and Triple H at WWE Headquarters. Rollins brags about being the WWE and U.S. Champion. Triple H tells Rollins he belongs with Bruno Sammartino, Ultimate Warrior and Andre The Giant, the three WWE legends who have statues at WWE Headquarters.

Brock Lesnar & Paul Heyman Kick Off The Show

From there, the regular RAW intro video plays and then Brock Lesnar’s music plays inside the Barclays Center. Out walks Lesnar with his advocate, Paul Heyman. Neither man looks happy.

Heyman brags about Lesnar being the first man to ever tap out The Dead Man. He talks about Lesnar taking Taker to Suplex City. He talks more about the Kimura, showing highlights of the controversial false finish, and then complaining about injustice.

Heyman continues to complain, saying Lesnar doesn’t blame the incompetant referee or even the compassionate time keeper. He talks about having enough material to go on for all three hours tonight. The fans all chant “Yes! Yes! Yes!”

Then, Heyman talks about how after Lesnar already beat Taker, Taker low-blowed him and put him in Hell’s Gate. Heyman goes on and on about how that is not right and what really happened was Lesnar won and he was cheated.

He goes on to talk about Undertaker collapsing on his way back to the backstage area last night, the same way he collapsed at WrestleMania. He said it’s all over the internet. Heyman finally gets to the point and says the reason they are out here is because Lesnar wants to fight Taker one more time.

Heyman says they’re not out here to issue a challenge for WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, the Survivor Series, for Madison Square Garden, Night Of Champions, or Tuesday through Sunday. Not in church and sure not in heaven. Heyman says Lesnar challenges Taker to do this — hey yo — Brooklyn style, right here, tonight. Now! Now! Now! Heyman keeps freaking out as Lesnar takes his shirt off and starts bouncing around getting ready to fight.

Brock Lesnar Takes Bo Dallas To “Suplex City”

Instead of Undertaker, Bo Dallas’ music hits and he makes his way down to the ring. He takes a victory lap around the ring. He gets in the ring on the mic and mocks Lesnar for dreaming that he beat Undertaker. He says he can in the future, all he has to do is Bo-Lieve.

Dallas stuck around too long. Lesnar smirked and then proceeded to take Dallas to “Suplex City,” to the delight of 15,000+ fans in Brooklyn, New York. Lesnar suplexes Dallas over and over and over and over and over and over again.

Just when you think Lesnar is done, the fans chant “One More Time! One More Time!” Lesnar happily obliges. Lesnar leaves as Dallas lays beaten down in the ring. Heyman joins Lesnar and the two walk up the aisle. Heyman whispers something in Lesnar’s ear, so Lesnar simply turns around and heads back to the ring.

Lesnar’s music stops playing and Lesnar re-enters the ring. He picks up a completely lifeless Bo Dallas and takes him right back to Suplex City. Now he’s had enough and he walks away with Heyman again as his music plays.

Heyman says something and then says, “For me!” He points to the ring and Lesnar turns around calmly again and walks back to the ring as his music cuts off again. Lesnar re-enters the ring and takes Dallas’ lifeless body to Suplex City again and again. As Lesnar hoists Dallas up for an F-5, Heyman shouts on the mic, “Bo, I want you to know — Brock Bo-Lieves!” Lesnar F-5’s Dallas down, his music plays again and this time he and Heyman leave for real.

The Lucha Dragons vs. The New Day

When we return from the break, we hear The New Day backstage doing their pre-walk-out talking gimmick. Finally, the new WWE Tag-Team Champions emerge through the curtain. They babble the whole way to the ring as usual, this time bragging about being the feature presentation. With that said, Xavier Woods comes out badly playing the trombone. Big E. tries to sing a remixed version of Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York,” replacing the words with “New Day, New Day!”

Already in the ring are their opponents for tonight, The Lucha Dragons. Kalisto kicks things off for his team while Kofi Kingston starts for his. Kalisto gets both Kingston and Big E. on the floor and hits a big splash on them. Sin Cara does as well. The lead the fans in “Lucha! Lucha!” chants as we head to a mid-match commercial break.

When we return from the break, the action is still ongoing inside the ring. Xavier Woods plays the trombone outside the ring as Big E. hits one of the Dragons and pins him.

Winners: The New Day

Natalya Comments On WWE’s “Divas Revolution,” NXT Takeover Match With Charlotte

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WWE Diva and Total Divas star Natalya recently spoke with our friends at Wrestling INC to promote WWE SummerSlam weekend. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.

On WWE’s current “Divas Revolution”: “I think it’s something that’s been long overdue. There have been so many talented Divas in the WWE and it’s really awesome and refreshing that we’re finally getting a real chance to showcase our talent. I think it’s a testament to the fact that WWE fans across the world are pretty much demanding that the girls get treated better.

It’s not like anybody ever intended for the Divas to have one minute matches before, but if you’re silent and don’t stand up for yourself and you don’t have a voice and don’t use your reach? You can get whomped on. Nobody wants to be a doormat. Nobody wants to be treated like a doormat. As far as the voices of the Divas being heard, I think Vince McMahon is listening. I think you can really see that in the last month or so with the Divas’ Revolution. It’s something that’s really awesome. I’m really proud of all the girls.”

On her match with Charlotte at NXT TakeOver 15 months ago: “It meant everything to me. It was somebody actually believing in me and understanding that wrestling is not just in my blood. It’s something that I think about constantly. I have a passion for it, I’ve studied the history of it, I’ve wrestled all over the world before I ever came to WWE. When you look at Nattie, the character is really just someone who embodies wrestling. So, for me, to be able to show the world a masterpiece like the match I had with Charlotte, it wasn’t just about Nattie, it was about paying it forward.

And that’s what life is all about, is giving back. It’s about using what you have, your reach, your equity, and also being able to help somebody else shine, too. I’ve talked to Charlotte about this: The way that I paid it forward to her, she needs to use her skill to pay it forward to someone else down the road. So hopefully, all of the girls get the opportunity to do that at some point. That match meant everything to me and I think that people really started to look at women’s wrestling differently when they were saying ‘This isn’t just the women’s match of the year, this is one of the best matches of the year.”

Check out the complete interview at WrestlingINC.com.

Mainstream Coverage Of Jon Stewart’s Heel Turn, WWE Swerved Preview, More

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– WWE has received a lot of mainstream media attention due to the fact that Jon Stewart hosted SummerSlam on Sunday night and interfered in the John Cena vs. Seth Rollins “Winner Take All” match. The following are some of the mainstream outlets that have covered the story:

* CBS News
* Yahoo!
* Rolling Stone
* N.Y. Daily News
* Wall Street Journal
* Sports Illustrated

– The following is a video preview of the new episode of “WWE Swerved,” which airs on the WWE Network immediately following tonight’s post-SummerSlam edition of WWE RAW.

– As Hollymood Entertainment continues to work on the new marijuana documentary featuring on-again, off-again WWE performer Rob Van Dam, as well as other celebrities, the company is offering bulk deals on their past wrestling-related DVDs, such as New Jack: Hardcore and 101 Reasons Not To Be A Pro Wrestler (the special limited edition copy). Those interested can contact Hollymood Entertainment at [email protected]. To check out the trailer for the aforementioned marijuana documentary that features RVD and other celebrities, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW5rqVaPvh4.

Darren Young Calls Out Total Divas Cameraman For Sending Him Inappropriate Photos

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It looks like one-half of the former WWE Tag-Team Champion Prime Time Players, Darren Young, is airing some dirty laundry in public involving himself and a WWE Total Divas cameraman.

Apparently the Total Divas cameraman sent Young a shirtless photograph, something Young did not appreciate.

Below are some comments and screen shots sent back-and-forth between Young and the cameraman.

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Batista Takes Another Dig At WWE Creative

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Former WWE Superstar Batista continues to be very outspoken about WWE’s booking. On Sunday afternoon prior to SummerSlam, the parody @WWECreative_ish Twitter account wrote that they’re afraid WWE will team The Hawk Shemus with The Animal Batista to form a new incarnation of the Legion of Doom. Batista responded:

He’s likely referring to the incident from October 2013 when Stephanie McMahon slapped Big Show and Kane in the face during the early days of the Authority storyline. Back in April, Batista did an interview saying he’d be open to returning to WWE – but would only want to work live events, since WWE’s writers “aren’t great.”

Batista has been keeping busy in Hollywood. After a very well received performance in Guardians of the Galaxy, he’s set to appear in L.A. Slasher, James Bond Spectre, Bus 657 with Robert De Niro, Kickboxer: Vengeance, Warrior’s Gate and Guardians 2.

 

Jim Ross Blog: SummerSlam Thoughts, Jon Stewart’s Heel Turn, Lesnar/Taker Finish

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WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross updated his official blog following the NXT Takeover: Brooklyn and WWE SummerSlam events this past weekend. Below are some of the highlights.

On his overall thoughts of WWE SummerSlam: “I certainly would give Summer Slam a good grade as in a B+. I enjoyed watching it at home even though my Chrome Cast apparatus did not work for me and forced me to watch the show on my iPad. It still worked but not as easy to watch as our big screen TV.

One thing for sure and that it s impossible to make all fans happy these days when it comes to match structure or how the matches end. As I have said, and it’s true, there are multiple ways to do something right in a pro wrestling match and everyone’s taste will never be the same. I had no major issues with any thing that I saw but I liked some things better than others.”

On Jon Stewart’s heel turn: “The Jon Stewart using a chair on John Cena was a head scratcher but hopefully we will find out more about that matter tonight on RAW. I hope that the reason leads to something significant as it should. It would be poor booking if it doesn’t.”

On the finish to Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar: “Interesting and controversial conclusion to the Lesnar-Taker bout that did not adversely affect either man and facilitated a potential rematch in the future, likely at Wrestlemania in April, but perhaps not. That’s TBD I assume but if Taker considers retiring there then a Lesnar-Taker Hell in a Cell match with Lesnar winning in Satan’s Playground would be another ground breaking moment for Brock. Does Taker need to win his ‘retirement’ match? Not specifically and especially if it elevates WWE’s biggest star and monetizes their investment in Brock. Perhaps the ‘rubber match’ will be help prior to WM32 and Taker ends his ‘run’ at the Texas sized event with another opponent that’s unlikely to be Sting.”

Check out the complete blog at JRsBarBQ.com. You can also order JR’s Bar-B-Q products online at WWEShop.com.

Undertaker Injury Update Following WWE SummerSlam

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The Undertaker flew home to Texas earlier today and will not be at RAW from Brooklyn.

After collapsing near the backstage area following his match with Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, The Dead Man was banged up from the match, but was not hospitalized.

Taker had been scheduled to attend RAW (although he was never advertised to appear), but those plans obviously changed.

As noted earlier, Brock Lesnar will be at RAW, with Paul Heyman noting on Twitter that he “plans  on venting a bit” about the controversial finish to last night’s main event.

WWE Hypes Brock Lesnar Appearance On RAW Tonight

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In addition to announcing that he will be “venting a bit” on RAW tonight, it looks like his client, “The Beast Incarnate” himself, will also be at the show in Brooklyn, New York this evening.

WWE is hyping up a Lesnar appearance on tonight’s show. Their official RAW preview includes a line that reads as follows:

“Rumors are already circulating that Brock Lesnar himself might stay in Brooklyn for tonight’s Raw rather than fly home to the Minnesota wild.”

Make sure to join us here at SEScoops.com later this evening for the best live WWE RAW results coverage on the web!

John Cena Comments On Jon Stewart’s Heel Turn, Cena/RAW Segment Revealed

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WWE is hyping the fact that John Cena will react on tonight’s WWE RAW to losing his WWE United States Championship to Seth Rollins at WWE SummerSlam on Sunday night.

Additionally, Cena commented on Twitter about his loss to Rollins and addressed the fact that SummerSlam host Jon Stewart turned on him, which led to him losing the match — and his title — to the WWE World Heavyweight Champion.

Cena tweeted the following:

Mick Foley Talks About Conversation He Had With Vince McMahon Before SummerSlam

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WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley posted the following blog on Facebook recounting the conversation he had with Vince McMahon prior to going out for his opening segment with Jon Stewart at Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view.

GOOD TO BE BACK

Yes, it was great to be back in WWE -even for a night.

Basically, if you get a text saying that Jon Stewart would like you to be his guest at Summerslam, you go – especially if you live 90 minutes away.

Let me share with you the touching words Vince McMahon and I shared before I made my entrance.

Mick: Thank you for this opportunity, Vince.

Vince: Always good to have you back, Mick. Now take off that fanny-pack!

What did you like best about SummerSlam? About SummerSlam weekend? What did you like least? I know not everyone cared for the ending of the main event.

Let me just leave you with the same words I used following the ending of The Undertaker’s streak at WrestleMania in 2013: “think of the Heyman promos!”

Paul Heyman To Address SummerSlam Main Event Finish Tonight On RAW

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Paul Heyman tweeted on Monday morning that he plans on “venting a bit tonight” on RAW regarding The Undertaker’s controversial victory over Brock Lesnar last night at SummerSlam.

Referee Charles Robinson spoke to WWE.com after SummerSlam and said the ringside timekeeper rang the bell on his own. Upon reviewing the footage, Robinson acknowledged that The Undertaker did tap out and he would have awarded the match to Brock Lesnar, had he seen The Undertaker submit. The match continued and The Undertaker picked up the victory after choking out Lesnar with Hell’s Gate.

No matter what Heyman says tonight, it’s safe to say we haven’t seen the last of Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker’s rivalry.

Rumored Matches For WWE Night Of Champions (9/20)

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With WWE SummerSlam in the rear view, we’re already looking ahead to WWE Night of Champions, which takes place on Sunday, September 20th.

On the latest installment of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer revealed two matches that are already being planned for the show. After retaining the Intercontinental championship last night at SummerSlam, Ryback looks to be putting his gold on the line against The Miz. Also, there is talk of having a mixed tag match featuring Dolph Ziggler and Lana vs. Rusev and Summer Rae.

Following his win at SummerSlam, Seth Rollins now holds the WWE World Heavyweight championship and the Untied States Championship. We’ll see the matter addressed tonight on RAW, but we’ll see how long Seth holds on to both titles. Other titles that will be up for grabs include Nikki Bella’s Divas Championship and The New Day’s tag team titles.

Date For “Stone Cold Podcast” With Edge & Christian Revealed

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After announcing that Edge and Christian will be the next guests on WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s next “Stone Cold Podcast” on the WWE Network, WWE issued the following press release with more details.

Watch Edge and Christian on the Stone Cold Podcast, Monday Sept. 7, live on WWE Network

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin will interview Edge and Christian on the next edition of the Stone Cold Podcast, live on the award-winning WWE Network, Monday, Sept. 7, immediately following Raw. What will be said when The Texas Rattlesnake sits down with The Rated-R Superstar and Captain Charisma for a no-holds-barred interview? Watch a brand-new episode of the Stone Cold Podcast to find out!

In past Stone Cold Podcast episodes with Mr. McMahon, Triple H, Paul Heyman and Paige, the show’s outspoken host has pulled no punches with his guests, asking the hard-hitting questions. What topics will Austin bring up in this anything-goes interview?

The seven time WWE Tag Team Champions and lifelong friends had no shortage of memorable moments during their run atop the tag team ranks, including their involvement in some of WWE’s most absurd and hilarious moments. Don’t miss two of WWE’s most entertaining Superstars in a can’t-miss interview, live on WWE Network.

WWE Network Live Special On 10/3, More NJPW Stars At SummerSlam

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– As noted, Brock Lesnar’s return to Madison Square Garden will take place on October 3rd. The 10/3 date will actually be a live WWE Network special, which Lesnar will be a part of.

– In addition to IWGP Champion Kazuchika Okada, other New Japan Pro Wrestling stars at SummerSlam on Sunday night included Jushin Thunder Liger, Shinsuke Nakamura and KUSHIDA.

(Partial Credit: PWInsider.com)

Spoiler – Major Star In Town For Tonight’s WWE RAW

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After returning home on Saturday following a WWE SummerSlam autograph signing, Sting flew back to New York City on Sunday evening.  It appears the WCW legend is scheduled for tonight’s WWE RAW taping from Brooklyn, New York.

There had been rumors that Sting was originally going to be competing at SummerSlam, teaming with Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose in their match against The Wyatt Family. Those plans changed, but we could very well see Sting back on WWE television tonight.

According to a report at PWInsider.com, both Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker will be at RAW. Whether they remain on camera remains to be seen.

 

IWGP Champion Kazuchika Okada Backstage At SummerSlam, Reigns’ Turf War (Video)

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– Japanese wrestling superstar Kazuchika Okada, whose IWGP Title would probably be considered the number two world title in pro wrestling today, was backstage at WWE SummerSlam on Sunday night. Okada watched the show with Samoa Joe, who he was affiliated with fromm his TNA days.

– WWE posted the following video looking behind-the-scenes of Roman Reigns’ SummerSlam turf war.

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