Also, Jack Swagger's rut continues, AJ Lee becomes obsessed with the new WWE Divas Champion Paige, The Usos battle Stardust & Goldust in non-title action, Dolph Ziggler gives The Miz a rematch for the Intercontinental Championship, Mark Henry sends Rusev a warning shot, Seth Ambrose takes care of his Dean Ambrose problem.
Also, Ziggler kicks off his second Intercontinental Championship title reign, Paige gloats after defeating her "frienemy" AJ Lee after taking her WWE Divas title, The Authority gets back to business after Seth Rollins and Stephanie McMahon had huge wins at "SummerSlam" while they deal with Randy Orton's defeat at the hands of Roman Reigns, and Bray Wyatt continues to "save" the world after disposing of Chris Jericho.
One of the WWE's "big-4" pay-per-views returns Sunday with "SummerSlam" featuring the in-ring of two major talents. Although the match card features matches from July's "Battleground" show, the WWE Universe
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Also, Cesaro goes one-on-one against Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler battles Titus ONeil, Eva Marie looks for another upset against WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee, and Bo Dallas attempts to make a "Bo-Liever" out of Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter,
Also, AJ Lee makes an example of Eva Marie, Stephanie McMahon gets even with Brie Bella with days just left until "SummerSlam," Seth Rollins battles Rob Van Dam, Roman Reigns goes up against Rybexl, United States Champion Sheamus takes on Randy Orton and Heath Slater wins his second match on "Monday Night Raw" in a row.
Brock Lesnar and WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena meet face-to-face- before their main event match-up at "SummerSlam". Also, Stephanie McMahon and The Authority continue their "ruthless aggression" campaign against Brie Bella, Roman Reigns tries to keep his momentum rolling as he gets ready for Sunday's match against Randy Orton, and Seth Rollins attempts to keep Dean Ambrose at bay.
Also, Fergal Devitt and KENTA give their first WWE / NXT interviews as they prepare to make their debuts, news on possible NXT promotions to the main roster, and Hulk Hogan teases reuniting with his nWo stablemates Scott Hall and Kevin Nash on "Monday Night Raw."
Also, Seth Rollins challenges Dolph Ziggler to a fight, The Big Show teams up with Mark Henry against Rybexl, Paige goes up against Natalya, Rusev tests strength against Big E, and Chris Jercho sends a message to The Wyatts prior to WWE Summerslam.
Also, Roman Reigns battles Kane in a "Last Man Standing" match, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins run a "Beat The Clock Challenge," Dolph Ziggler sends Intercontinental Champion The Miz a message at the expense of Cesaro, Luke Harper goes up against Chris Jericho in a match with "SummerSlam" implications, and Bo Dallas looks to get back to his winning ways against R-Truth.
Also, Jack Swagger goes up against his former "Real American" tag team partner Cesaro while Rusev issues "The All-American American" a challenge, Bo Dallas gets to avenge his defeat at the hands of R-Truth in a rematch, WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee gets ready for "SummerSlam" battling Rosa Mendes, Kane and Seth Rollins team up against Dean Rollins in a "2-on-1 Handicap" match, and Alberto Del Rio goes one-on-one against Dolph Ziggler.
Also, Cesaro looks to impress The Authority after dumping Paul Heyman, Bray Wyatt continues his war with Chris Jericho, Brie Bella is invited to "Monday Night Raw" after having Stephanie McMahon arrested last week, and the team of Big E and Kofi Kingston put everyone on notice as they try to take what's theirs, following the advice of Xavier Woods.
Also, Cesaro gets a rematch against Dean Ambrose in a "No Disqualification" match, Bo Dallas puts his undefeated streak on the line against Dolph Ziggler, The Usos face Rybexl in a non-title match, and Bray Wyatt takes on R-Truth.
Also, The Wyatts punish Chris Jericho, Roman Reigns takes on Kane and Randy Orton, Bo Dallas goes 16-and-Bo at Damien Sandow's expense, Dolph Ziggler battles newly crowned Intercontinental Champion The Miz, The Great Khali tests Rusev, Cesaro attempts to take care of Dean Ambrose on behalf of The Authority, and WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee finally sees Paige's true colors.
Also, Flo Rida will perform for the WWE Universe Monday night as The Miz celebrates winning the WWE Intercontinental Championship at "Battleground," Jack Swagger and Rusev continue their epic Cold War, Chris Jericho looks out for The Wyatts who may be gunning for revenge after Bray Wyatt lost to Y2J Sunday night, Seth Rollins looks to shed himself of his Dean Ambrose problem, who has been nothing but a thorn on the side of the MITB suitcase holder.
The WWE Universe has been presented with one of the best pay-per-view cards this year with Battleground. Compared to 2013's "Battleground," the matches scheduled for this Sunday are a vast improvement from last year's mess.
