{"id":143526,"date":"2022-07-25T20:25:44","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T01:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=143526"},"modified":"2022-07-25T22:28:16","modified_gmt":"2022-07-26T03:28:16","slug":"7-25-wwe-raw-results-doucettes-alt-perspective-report-on-summerslam-hype-reigns-usos-vs-riddle-profits-drew-vs-theory-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2022\/07\/25\/7-25-wwe-raw-results-doucettes-alt-perspective-report-on-summerslam-hype-reigns-usos-vs-riddle-profits-drew-vs-theory-more\/","title":{"rendered":"7\/25 WWE RAW RESULTS: Doucette&#8217;s &#8220;alt perspective&#8221; report on Summerslam hype, Reigns &#038; Usos vs. Riddle &#038; Profits, Drew vs. Theory, more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-1773046760\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><h3>WWE RAW TV REPORT<br \/>\nJULY 25, 2022<br \/>\nNEW YORK, N.Y. AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN<br \/>\nAIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK<br \/>\nREPORT BY DANNY DOUCETTE, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR<\/h3>\n<p><em>Commentators: Jimmy Smith, Corey Graves, &amp; Byron Saxton<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ring Announcer: Mike Rome<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Tonight after WWE Raw, join Wade Keller live with guest co-host Cameron Hawkins from the PWTorch East Coast Cast to break down the show with live callers and emails, plus an on-site correspondent relaying details from being in attendance.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u2022<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blogtalkradio.com\/wadekellerpodcast\/2022\/07\/26\/wkpwp--725-wwe-raw-post-show-wkeller-hawkins-callers-emails\">STREAM LIVE HERE ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER THE SHOW CONCLUDES<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022CALL: (347) 215-8558<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u2022EMAIL COMMENTS\/QUESTIONS:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:wadekellerpodcast@pwtorch.com\">wadekellerpodcast@pwtorch.com<\/a><strong><br \/>\n\u2022IF YOU DON&#8217;T LISTEN LIVE, SEARCH &#8220;WADE KELLER&#8221; ON YOUR PODCAST APP TO SUBSCRIBE AND THEN DOWNLOAD OR STREAM THE FULL SHOW TWO HOURS OR SO AFTER THE TV SHOW ENDS.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/percolate.blogtalkradio.com\/offsiteplayer?hostId=1145587&amp;episodeId=12126322\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180px\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>[HOUR ONE]<\/h3>\n<p>-The show started immediately with Logan Paul and The Miz brawling in the ring. Referees and officials came out to break it up, but Paul and Miz continued to go at it. The commentators said that Paul called out the Miz before the show went on the air. This was also shown via replay.<\/p>\n<p>-Roman Reigns\u2019 music played. Reigns along with The Usos and Paul Heyman walked onto the stage. Corey Graves hyped up that Reigns was walking down the same aisle in MSG as Bruno Sammartino and Pedro Morales. Byron Saxton noted that Reigns has been Smackdown champion for almost 700 days.<\/p>\n<p>A \u201cRoman!\u201d chant rang out from the crowd before Reigns even spoke. Reigns told the Madison Square Garden crowd to acknowledge him. The crowd cheered and chanted for Reigns again. Reigns said he didn\u2019t feel like talking anymore and handed the microphone to Paul Heyman. Heyman welcomed everyone to the \u201cisland of relevancy\u201d. There were some sound problems as the mic cut out a bit. Heyman got a better mic and said the sound guy must be from New Jersey. Heyman also said they wanted the guy\u2019s name, because he will be the next one out the door. Heyman said that at SummerSlam, Reigns&#8217; title reign reaches 700 days and it favors Brock Lesnar. Heyman said that Lesnar Heyman referenced Lesnar breaking The Undertaker\u2019s WrestleMania streak and dominating John Cena at SummerSlam 2014. Heyman said that after SummerSlam we will not tie Lesnar and Reigns together akin to the New York Yankees &amp; Boston Red Sox, \u201cStone Cold\u201d Steve Austin &amp; The Rock, or Hulk Hogan &amp; \u201cMacho Man\u201d Randy Savage, because Reigns will destroy Lesnar. Heyman said Lesnar will not be able to stand at all at SummerSlam, much less be the last man standing.<\/p>\n<p>Theory\u2019s music played and he came to the stage and approached the ring, stopping short of entering. Theory said that the Bloodline must have forgotten about him. Theory said he will win back the United States title from Lashley and then cash in on Reigns or Lesnar to become the new Universal champion. Reigns challenged Theory to get into the ring and acknowledge him. Theory entered the ring and Reigns made fun of him saying he was nervous. Reigns said that he likes him, but said Theory has no clue what he\u2019s doing with the Money in the Bank briefcase. Reigns said he will counsel Theory for the night. Reigns said Theory\u2019s daddy is not here anymore alluding to Vince McMahon. There was an audible \u201cooooh\u201d from the crowd, a \u201cdaddy\u2019s boy\u201d and \u201cwho\u2019s your daddy?\u201d chants directed at Theory. Reigns said if Theory keeps messing up he will be his daddy and that he runs the Garden now. The Bloodline left the ring. On the way out, Jey Uso threw a microphone at Theory\u2019s back. Theory hit Jey in the back with the Money in the Bank briefcase, but Reigns held Jey back before a brawl broke out. The Bloodline then left towards the stage as Theory stood in the ring. [c]<\/p>\n<p><em>(Doucette\u2019s Analysis: I liked this for the most part. The crowd was loving Reigns and his big star aura was magnified here. I\u2019m surprised they actually referred to Vince\u2019s exit, but with the smart mark New York crowd it does make sense. Theory looked like a lowly, weasley heel who didn\u2019t belong in the ring with Roman, though.)<\/em><\/p><div id=\"pwtor-4150834069\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>-Theory was still in the ring as Mike Rome introduced him as \u201cthe youngest Mr. Money in the Bank\u201d. Theory said that was the introduction he deserved, but was cut off by Drew McIntyre\u2019s music before he could continue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(1) THEORY vs. DREW MCINTYRE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>McIntyre struck Theory immediately after the bell. McIntyre hit Theory with some chops and a suplex. Theory fought back, but McIntyre wasn\u2019t phased and continued to dominate. McIntyre hit a Future Shock DDT on Theory and set up a Claymore Kick, but Theory rolled to the outside. McIntyre followed, but Theory couldn\u2019t capitalize. McIntyre then dropped Theory onto the announce table. [c]<\/p>\n<p>McIntyre continued to beat down Theory after the break. Theory got the upper hand by tossing McIntyre over the top rope. McIntyre made a comeback by blocking Theory\u2019s suplex attempt and landing a suplex of his own. Then, the two competitors traded punches with McIntyre getting the best of the exchange. McIntyre executed a spinebuster and set up another Claymore Kick. However, Sheamus, Ridge Holland, and Butch ran in to attack McIntyre and caused the disqualifciation.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: McIntyre in 9:00 by disqualification.<\/p>\n<p>-After the match, Theory, Holland, Sheamus, and Butch beat down McInytre. Bobby Lashley ran down to save McIntyre and cleared the ring. Theory tried to hit Lashley from behind with the briefcase, but Lashley and McIntyre turned around and spotted him. Theory got out of the ring and ran to Holland, Butch, and Sheamus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(2) BOBBY LASHLEY &amp; DREW MCINTYRE vs. THEORY &amp; SHEAMUS (w\/Butch &amp; Ridge Holland)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Back from the commercial, the commentators noted that Adam Pearce had made this tag team match official during the break. Lashley and McIntyre had an early advantage on Theory. Theory tagged Sheamus in and Sheamus had an upper hand on McIntyre for a few minutes. Sheamus taunted Theory, pretending he would tag him in, but didn\u2019t. McIntyre stunned Sheamus with a headbutt. The crowd chanted \u201cwe want Bobby!\u201d as McIntyre made the tag to Lashley. Lashley cleaned house and took out Sheamus and Theory. Theory and Sheamus retreated to the outside and Lashley followed. Sheamus caught Lashley with a Brogue Kick. Butch attempted to get into the ring to fight McIntyre, but the referee stopped him. McIntyre suplexed Butch into Holland on the outside. The referee threw Butch and Holland out from ringside. [c]<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3355793779\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Theory had Lashley in a chinlock coming out of the break. Lashley hit a spinebuster on Sheamus to come back. Lashley tagged in McIntyre as Sheamus tagged in Theory. McIntyre tossed Theory around with suplexes. McIntyre hit a sitout spinebuster on Theory for a two count. Lashley tagged in and hit a spinebuster on Theory. Lashley went for the pin, but it only got a two count after Sheamus broke up the pin with a knee drop from the top rope. Sheamus hit White Noise onto McIntyre outside the ring. The crowd and commentators seemed distracted by something off-screen as Theory tried to go for his A-Town Down finisher. Theory also became distracted by what was revealed to be Dolph Ziggler at ringside. Lashley used the distraction to apply the Hurt Lock onto Theory and he tapped out immediately.<\/p>\n<p>WINNERS: Lashley &amp; McInytre in 13:00.<\/p>\n<p>-As Theory approached the stage with his back turned, he turned around and was superkicked by The Usos. Reigns came out and took the Money in the Bank briefcase and placed it on top of Theory.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Doucette\u2019s Analysis: The matches were fine. However, they\u2019re really making Theory look like a chump tonight. Have they soured on his push or is this the \u201cmake the Money in the Bank holder look like a loser before he cashes in\u201d thing?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>-A video package aired highlighting Rey Mysterio\u2019s twenty year career in WWE.<\/p>\n<p>-A Maybach was shown pulling up to the arena earlier in the day. Rey Mysterio, his wife, daughter, and Dominik Mysterio got out of the car and entered the arena. [c]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>99 CENT VIP SALE (Limited time, act now!)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>BACKSTAGE VINCE MCMAHON RETIREMENT INSIGHTS &amp; ANALYSIS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Try a VIP membership and catch up on our coverage of the Vince McMahon retirement and all the fallout, plus receive access to our Summerslam Post-Event Roundtable this weekend for just 99 cents with our new VIP sale.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/amember\/signup\/vipsubscriptions\">VIP SIGN UP FORM<\/a> (enter coupon code &#8220;<strong>change<\/strong>&#8221; to get a $9 discount)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorchvipinfo.com\/\">VIP INFO PAGE<\/a> (get more information on all the benefits, plus our Patreon and Apple iPhone sign-up options)<\/p>\n<p>Gain instant access to several in-depth podcasts covering the Vince retirement:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-110745 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/vip.pwtorch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-25-at-7.43.34-PM-251x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"300\" \/>\u2022&#8221;Everything with Rich &amp; Wade&#8221; from Friday afternoon, including Wade&#8217;s live reaction when Rich told him about Vince&#8217;s tweet during the early minutes of the show.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u2022&#8221;Wade Keller Hotlines&#8221; from Saturday and Monday. Saturday&#8217;s focuses for nearly an hour on the fallout from Vince&#8217;s retirement and addresses a lot of questions about the fallout and who&#8217;s in and out during the reshuffling. Today&#8217;s Hotline focuses on the start of the Paul Levesque Era as Head of Creative.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u2022&#8221;Nick &amp; Tom&#8217;s Intercontinental Adventure&#8221; VIP podcast featuring their analysis of the impact of Vince&#8217;s retirement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u2022Saturday&#8217;s VIP Keller Report with over 2,o00 words addressing dozens of behind the scenes aspects of the Vince retirement and the fallout.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u2022Today&#8217;s new Pro Wrestling Torch Weekly Newsletter with Wade Keller&#8217;s three page cover story on the Vince retirement.<\/p>\n<p>PWTorch editor Wade Keller brings his 35 years of pro wrestling journalism experience and decades of building trusted contacts to bring you insider details. Don&#8217;t rely on freelance newswriters using click bait or derivative You Tube reports for your coverage of a pro wrestling story this substantial and historically significant.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>[HOUR TWO]<\/h3>\n<p>-Another mysterious Edge promo aired. \u201cI am coming to\u201d was written in red paint on a canvas.<\/p>\n<p>-Kevin Patrick caught up with Ziggler backstage. Patrick asked Ziggler why he has been distracting Theory. Ziggler said that Theory has gotten everything without earning it. A.J. Styles appeared and said that he likes how Ziggler thinks. Chad Gable and Otis then showed up to challenge Ziggler and Styles to a match. Ziggler and Styles accepted.<\/p>\n<p>-Rey and Dominik Mysterio made their entrance to the ring. The commentators touted Rey\u2019s accomplishments over the years. Rey\u2019s friends and family were backstage watching on a television clapping and cheering for Rey. Rey grabbed a microphone and said that in a million years he never imagined he would accomplish what he has. Rey said when he started, small guys didn\u2019t make it in wrestling. Rey thanked Dean Malenko, Konnan, Batista, Kurt Angle, Edge, and Eddie Guerrero. The crowd chanted, \u201cEddie!\u201d Rey said he loves and misses Eddie every day. Rey also thanked the fans for their love and support for the past twenty years. The crowd chanted, \u201cThank you, Rey\u201d and \u201cYou deserve it\u201d. Rey thanked his wife and daughter and said he loved him. Rey acknowledged Dominik standing next to him. Rey said he\u2019s proud of him and knows he will represent the Mysterio legacy. Rey thanked the fans again for supporting the Mysterios. Rey then thanked the fans in attendance at Madison Square Garden. Rey ended by saying \u201cViva mi raza\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Doucette\u2019s Analysis: This was nice for Rey. I kept waiting for Dominik to attack Rey from behind the whole promo, though. Watching wrestling for so long conditions you to expect such things.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Finn Balor was shown walking through the crowd clapping mockingly as he approached the ringside area. Damian Priest came to the ringside area as well from the other side of the crowd. [c]<\/p>\n<p><strong>(3) THE MYSTERIOS (Rey Mysterio &amp; Dominik Mysterio) vs. THE JUDGMENT DAY (Finn Balor &amp; Damian Priest)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Coming out of the commercial Balor was working on Dominik. Dominik made a tag to Rey. Rey got some offense in on Balor. Balor reversed an Irish whip, sending Rey crashing into the corner. Balor tagged Priest in and Priest choked Rey on the bottom rope. Rey tagged in Dominik, who hit a crossbody from the top rope on Balor for a two count. Dominik tried a dive to the outside onto Priest, but Priest caught him and threw him into the barricade. [c]<\/p>\n<p>Dominik made a tag to Rey coming out of the commercial. Rey hit a seated senton on Priest for a two count. Priest then countered with a superkick on Rey for a two count. Priest tried a Crucifix powerbomb, but Rey set Priest up onto the ropes for a 6-1-9. Balor cut Rey off before he could attempt the move and hit a Coup de Gras on Rey. This only got a two count after Dominik broke up the pin. Balor grabbed a chair and tried to get Rey disqualified with the Eddie Guerrero trick spot. However, the referee was distracted by Dominik and Rey hit Balor in the stomach with the chair. Rey then threw the chair at Balor, who caught it and Rey fell down. The referee didn\u2019t turn around for the disqualification, though. Balor, then Priest charged, but Rey caught them both with a drop toehold onto the ropes to set up a double 6-1-9 by Rey and Dominik. Rey then hit a frog splash on Balor for the three count.<\/p>\n<p>WINNERS: The Mysterios in 10:00.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Doucette\u2019s Analysis: The finish seemed a little messed up. Wasn\u2019t the ref supposed to turn around and DQ Balor? I guess since they already did that finish a few weeks ago they didn\u2019t want to do it again. So why do it twice? Anyway, this was okay and the crowd was into it. No turn from Dominik is a notable<\/em><\/p>\n<p>-A clip aired of the ESPY awards where Cody Rhodes won an ESPY for WWE Moment of the Year.<\/p>\n<p>-Bianca Belair was shown walking backstage. [c]<\/p>\n<p>-Rey\u2019s friends and family were backstage as Rey and Dominik entered the room. The friends and family doused Rey and Dominik with champagne and Rey\u2019s daughter gave him his purple ring attire from Halloween Havoc 1997 as a gift. Rey said he had been looking for it. Suddenly, Rhea Ripley entered the room wearing an Eddie Guerrero \u201cI\u2019m your Papi\u201d shirt. Rey\u2019s daughter told her to get out of there, but Ripley shoved her. Ripley then grabbed Dominik and dragged him out of the room. Rey ran after them and was attacked by Priest and Balor. Balor said, \u201cIt\u2019s not your anniversary, it\u2019s my birthday\u201d during the beating. Priest powerbombed Rey through a table as The Judgment Day taunted Rey and his family.<\/p>\n<p>-Belair made her entrance to the ring as a video package played showing Belair\u2019s win over Carmella last week and interaction with Becky Lynch. Before Belair could speak on the microphone, Becky\u2019s music interrupted. Becky arrived on the stage with a microphone. Before Becky could speak, Belair interrupted her. Belair said nobody wanted to hear Becky complain and she didn\u2019t come just to talk. Belair (slowly) began to say she was the \u201croughest, toughest, greatest\u201d and then Becky attacked her. Belair and Becky brawled around the ring. Officials and referees came to break it up.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Doucette\u2019s Analysis: What in the world was this? The segment was rushed and Belair seemed like a heel by drawing out her E.S.T. catchphrase. Belair finally slowed down the catchphrases, but it did not help. Just drop it. This should have been left off the show. It helped no one.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>-A clip aired from two weeks ago of Alexa Bliss &amp; Asuka defeating Doudrop &amp; Nikki A.S.H.<\/p>\n<p>-Sarah Schreiber was backstage to interview Bliss. Schreiber acknowledged that Bliss was going to face Doudrop next. Bliss said she doesn\u2019t know why Nikki and Doudrop are friends. Bliss talked about how Lily is number one in selling merchandise on WWE Shop. Bliss then said she was going after whoever wins the Belair-Becky Lynch match at SummerSlam. Bliss then made her entrance to the ring for her match with Doudrop. [c]<\/p>\n<p>-Rey was being tended to by medical staff backstage. Priest and Balor approached again as Dominik went to run them off. Ripley then superkicked Rey and told him, \u201cHappy twentieth!\u201d Dominik and the medical staff checked on Rey.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Doucette\u2019s Analysis: Why did the Judgment Day attack and drag off Dominik in the first segment, then just let him go immediately? Where are the other officials (that have been on the show twice already) to help Dominik and Rey from being attacked constantly? So many questions. It\u2019s good to see Rhea back, though. It makes things much more interesting already. I also liked Rey getting his ring attire as a gift. No real reason, I am just a big ring attire guy.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>(4) ALEXA BLISS vs. DOUDROP (w\/Nikki A.S.H.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nikki distracted Bliss by grabbing Lily and Bliss went to attack Nikki. Doudrop took advantage of the distraction by splashing Bliss, but only got a two count. Bliss began to come back and dropkicked Doudrop for a two count. Bliss went to the top rope, but Nikki tripped her and she fell off. Doudrop tried a slam, but Bliss hit a DDT on Doudrop for the win.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Bliss in 4:00.<\/p>\n<p>-Backstage, A.J. Styles was talking to Logan Paul. Styles said he liked what Paul did to the Miz. Styles told Paul to shut Miz\u2019s mouth at SummerSlam and they fist bumped. [c]<\/p>\n<p><em>(Doucette\u2019s Analysis: Paul looked confused or scared while Styles was talking. He was just stone faced. It was odd.)<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>[HOUR THREE]<\/h3>\n<p>-Logan Paul entered the ring to host Impaulsive TV. Paul was now in a suit. Paul shouted out New York City. Paul said his brother is fighting there next week. Paul said it&#8217;s not next week, it&#8217;s today. Paul said Impaulsive TV is like MizTV, but people actually watch. Paul called out the Miz, but he didn\u2019t come out. Paul called out Miz again and said he had shriveled up, tiny balls. Maryse\u2019s music hit and she came down to the ring. Maryse plugged the Miz &amp; Mrs. show. Maryse told Paul not to talk about her kids. Maryse told Paul not to talk about her husband\u2019s \u201cpackage\u201d either. Maryse listed the \u201caverage measurements of an adult male\u2019s testicles\u201d and said Miz falls in between that range. Paul asked, \u201cWho measures their balls?\u201d Miz came out and said he does. Miz said at SummerSlam Paul is not getting fun-loving-dad Miz. Paul again said Miz had shriveled up balls, and Maryse slapped the microphone from his hand. Paul said Maryse has bigger balls than her husband. Ciampa then attacked Paul from behind. Paul fought off Ciampa with punches, but Miz and Ciampa gained the upper hand and beat down Paul. Miz hit a Skull Crushing Finale on Paul as he and Ciampa stood triumphantly. A \u201cone more time\u201d chant rang out from the crowd.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Doucette Analysis: This was AWFUL. Again I plead; stop with the Miz\u2019s balls thing. PLEASE. Maryse looked lost and sounded unnatural. Paul is very aloof and the crowd still doesn\u2019t like him. Are we supposed to be excited for \u201cImpaulsive TV\u201d? I can\u2019t say I\u2019ve ever heard of it being some big deal. Miz looked more like a good guy defending his wife from some jerk. I couldn\u2019t wait for this to be over.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>-Backstage, Kevin Patrick introduced The Street Profits, The Usos, and Jeff Jarrett for an interview. Montez Ford said tonight will be a SummerSlam preview as Jey Uso offered a rebuttal. The two teams began to argue. Jarrett interrupted and told them to keep the peace. The Street Profits said they want the smoke and The Usos said they are the ones. Jarrett walked back into frame and the two teams quickly looked down and got quiet.<\/p>\n<p>-A.J. Styles and Dolph Ziggler made their entrance to the stage. [c]<\/p>\n<p>-Chad Gable and Otis made their entrance to the stage. Gable told the crowd to \u201cshoooosh\u201d. Gable told the crowd not to boo an Olympian that has a Master\u2019s degree and a 4.0 GPA. Gable called Styles and Ziggler a disappointing, thrown-together time like the New York Knicks. This got heat from the crowd.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Doucette\u2019s Analysis: Gable just described most of WWE\u2019s tag teams over the past twelve years.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>(5) A.J. STYLES &amp; DOLPH ZIGGLER vs. ALPHA ACADEMY (Chad Gable &amp; Otis)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ziggler and Styles worked on Gable through some quick tags. Styles hit Gable hit a dropkick and a springboard forearm on the outside. [c]<\/p>\n<p>Back from the break, Otis was dominating Styles. Styles tagged Ziggler in. Ziggler fought off Otis briefly, but got caught with a clothesline. Otis tagged in Gable who German suplexed Ziggler. Gable missed a moonsault off the top rope and Ziggler hit him with a superkick. Ziggler went for the pin, but Otis broke it up. A melee ensued with all four competitors inside the ring. Otis was dumped over the top and Ziggler hit Gable with a Zig Zag for the three count.<\/p>\n<p>WINNERS: Styles &amp; Ziggler in 7:00.<\/p>\n<p>-The commentators ran down the SummerSlam card. Newly added was The Mysterios versus The Judgment Day.<\/p>\n<p>-Roman Reigns music hit as Reigns, The Usos, and Heyman made their way to the ring. [c]<\/p>\n<p>-The Street Profits followed by Riddle made their entrances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(6) THE BLOODLINE (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, &amp; Jey Uso) (w\/Paul Heyman) vs. THE STREET PROFITS (Montez Ford &amp; Angelo Dawkins) &amp; RIDDLE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dawkins and Jimmy started things off. Dawkins got the best of the first exchange with a flying spinning forearm. Dawkins tagged in Ford, who dropkicked Jimmy to the mat. Jimmy was able to corner Ford and tag in Jey. Jey began to get the upper hand. Reigns even choked Ford from the apron behind the referee\u2019s back. The Profits &amp; Riddle fought back as Ford was able to take out both Usos with a flipping dive onto the ringside floor. [c]<\/p>\n<p>Back from commercial, Jey, then Jimmy stomped on Riddle in the corner. Jimmy teased a tag to Reigns, and the crowd was buzzing for it. Jimmy made the tag to Reigns, who came in and beat on Riddle. Reigns briefly tagged Jimmy back in until Ford began to take over on offense. Reigns tagged himself in and stopped Ford with a Uranage. Reigns tagged in Jimmy to further work on Ford in the corner. Ford was then shown busted open, leaking blood from his face. [c]<\/p>\n<p>Ford was trying to fight off Jimmy as it looked like his face had been cleaned up. The commentators note that the bleeding was from Ford\u2019s nose. A replay from the break showed Reigns throwing Ford face first into the top turnbuckle. Reigns was tagged back in and continued to overpower Ford. Reigns hit Dawkins on the apron, which provided enough of a distraction for Ford to dropkick Reigns. Ford tagged in Riddle and Reigns tagged in Jimmy. Riddle suplexed both Usos several times. Riddle powerslammed Jimmy, but didn\u2019t notice Reigns\u2019 tag. Reigns hit Riddle with a Superman punch for a two count. Ford dove onto Jey on the outside and Jimmy dove onto Ford. Dawkins shoulderblocked Jimmy, before getting thrown into the ring stairs by Reigns. Riddle caught Reigns with a draping DDT and went for the R.K.O., but Reigns blocked it. Reigns hit a spear on Riddle for the three count.<\/p>\n<p>WINNERS: The Bloodline in 19:00.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Doucette\u2019s Analysis: Fun main event. WWE always delivers with six man tags, especially with these wrestlers involved. They got a lot of time to settle in and be well paced. It was a highlight from an otherwise below average show.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>-As The Bloodline exited the ring area, Seth Rollins&#8217; music hit. Rollins waved and said, \u201cBye-bye\u201d to Reigns as they crossed paths. Rollins attacked Riddle in the ring. Rollins hit Riddle with the ring steps and gave him a Stomp on the ringside floor. Rollins then followed up by stomping Riddle\u2019s head again, this time into the ring stairs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FINAL THOUGHTS:<\/strong> I expected much more from an MSG show coupled with Vince\u2019s retirement. Reigns and the main event were the only exciting things on the show. Everything else was pretty much the same. I also have my doubts that with Triple H being head of creative things will be much different. I can\u2019t help but wonder, is Vince still calling the shots, just not in an official capacity? If not, changes will take time, so I\u2019ll be patient.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe I\u2019m reading too much into tonight, but Theory looked awful the past two weeks. He was shining just a few weeks ago, but he was framed as a weak non-threat to The Bloodline. If he were to cash in at SummerSlam, I\u2019d expect either Reigns or Lesnar to easily put him away. Even if he did win, he would look like an undeserving champion.<\/p>\n<p>The Miz-Paul and Becky-Belair segments were among the worst I\u2019ve seen in some time. Almost anything else would\u2019ve been an upgrade over that. Miz-Paul is a celebrity match so I expect silly shenanigans. However, Becky and Belair are top stars in the company and looked like jokes. It was very disappointing.<\/p>\n<p>The overall show wasn\u2019t bad, just another mediocre outing. I was hoping for much stronger going into SummerSlam. 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