The final "SmackDown" before Sunday's "Extreme Rules" pay-per-view has been taped featuring the return of two members of the Shield teaming up for the main event.
The WWE continued its tour in the United Kingdom with "SmackDown" in London's O2 Arena. The night featured interruptions by multiple fans, but it will unlikely make it on air.
WWE presents its newest pay-per-view event with "Fastlane" from Memphis, Tennessee, and the main event may guarantee frustration among the WWE Universe.
Also, The Ascension makes their main roster debut, The Usos attempt to hunt down the WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz and his stunt-double Damien Sandow, Bray Wyatt and Dean Ambrose look to settle their unfinished business and WWE Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler looks to end 2014 in a huge way.
Also, Hulk Hogan returns to the WWE as the guest "Smackdown" general manager and scheduled WWE United States Champion Rusev to defend his championship against Dean Ambrose, Ryback faces Kane, Naomi versus Alicia Fox, Adam Rose in a rematch against R-Truth and The Miz takes on Jimmy Uso in singles competition.
Also, Ryback, Dolph Ziggler and Erick Rowan go up against Intercontinental Champion Luke Harper, The Big Show and Kane in the "Friday Night Smackdown" main event, The Usos take on the team of Tyson Kidd and Cesaro, WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella in action against Alicia Fox, Jack Swagger battles Titus O'Neil and Goldust faces Big E singles competition.
After retiring from professional wrestling, CM Punk has made the move into the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) signing a multi-year deal with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), WWE is planning along the lines that The Undertaker will be competing at "Wrestlemania 31" possibly against Sting, NXT's next live event card -- "NXT Takeover: R Evolution" -- is set and WWE's quest to sign indy star Uhaa Nation has hit a snag.
Also, Luke Harper defends his Intercontinental Championship against Dolph Ziggler, The New Day face Tyson Kidd and Cesaro in tag team match, United States Champion Rusev battles Dean Ambrose in a non-title match, The Miz goes one-on-one against Jey Uso in singles competition, and Brie Bella battles Naomi.
CM Punk went on Colt Cabana's "Art of Wrestling" podcast last Wednesday to explain his departure from WWE, saying that he was fired on the day of his wedding to AJ Lee and accusing WWE of misdiagnosing several injuries he suffered during his tenure with the company. Also, The Undertake may not be able to make "WrestleMania 31" in 2015 to battle Sting and WWE makes signing Uhaa Nation a "top priority."
Also, Stardust and Goldust have dark plans for The New Day, Kane prepares for his "Chairs" match against Ryback at "TLC," and the Bella Twins reunite as they attempt to fend off the angry former champion AJ Lee.
Also, newly-crowned WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella battles Emma, Rusev defends his United States Championship in a "20-Man Over-The-Top Rope Battle Royal," Seth Rollins goes up against Ryback, and the The New Day makes their debut.
Also, Randy Orton and Wade Barrett set to return to action soon, Sheamus undergoes surgery, "NXT Takeover: R Evolution" card begins to flesh out, TNA Wrestling has a new television contract and Jeff Jarrett's Global Force Wrestling (GWF) looking to work with Ring of Honor (ROH).
Also, Brie Bella helps Nikkie Bella defeat AJ Lee and win the WWE Divas Championship while Dean Ambrose loses his mind at "Survivor Series" setting up a "Tables, Ladders & Chairs" match at "TLC" next month.
