"WWE SmackDown" landed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for its latest tapings, and while Brock Lesnar does not appear, his advocate Paul Heyman was on the show.
Hulk Hogan hosts "Monday Night Raw" this week as Roman Reigns makes his return after a long layoff, Ryback looks for revenge against WWE United States Champion Rusev and Lana for their sneak attack, and Bray Wyatt continues his brutal war against Dean Ambrose.
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, Chris Jericho takes on Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns battles the monster Kane, Bo Dallas puts his undefeated streak against R-Truth, and John Cena goes one-on-one against former "Heyman Guy" Cesaro as he prepares to face Brock Lesnar at "SummerSlam."
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, Alberto Del Rio battles Kofi Kingston, United States Champion Sheamus teams up with Dolph Ziggler in a tag team bout against Fandango and The Miz, Chris Jericho prepares himself for his "Battleground" match against Bray Wyatt by facing Luke Harper, and WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee teams up with former champion Paige as they face new BFFs Layla and Summer Rae.
Also, Fandango tries to repair his love-life after getting beat down by Summer Rae and Layla, Chris Jericho continues to figure out the mysterious Wyatt Family, The Authority returns from vacation as they begin preparing for "Plan B" with "Battleground" just days away.
Also, Chris Jericho goes one-on-one against Randy Orton, AJ Lee battles Cameron of the Funkadactyls, Summer Rae and Layla settle their differences, Goldust takes on Ryback in singles competition, and Bo Dallas puts his undefeated streak on the line in a "Handicap" match against Diego and El Torito of Los Matadores.
Also, Paige and WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee team up against the Funkadactyls; Rob Van Dam tests Rusev, Dolph Ziggler and Alberto Del Rio help determine the No. 1 contender for the United States Championship; Chris Jericho returns to the ring against The Miz; and Bo Dallas puts his undefeated streak against El Torito.
Also, the Intercontinental title is held up with a Battle Royal set for "Battleground" announced to determine the new champion, Summer Rae has found a new love interest, and Seth Rollins attempts to cash in his "Money In the Bank" contract.
Also, Roman Reigns goes up against Intercontinental Champion "Bad News" Barrett, Bo Dallas attempts to make a "Bo-Liever" out of R-Truth, Askana takes on Alicia Fox, Big E battles Jack Swagger, and Adam Rose and the "Exotic Express" face Fandango.
Also, El Torito faces Drew McIntyre of 3MB a week after defeating Heath Slater, Fandango and Layla become a nusance in Summer Rae's life, The Wyatts mess with one of John Cena's friends to get under his skin, and Bo Dallas makes his "Monday Night Raw" debut.
Also, Evolution looks to retaliate against The Shield with "Payback" days away, The Wyatts continue to hound John Cena despite the Usos help, Fandango handles a love triangle getting out of hand for him, and Paige deals with her first loss since winning the WWE Divas title after getting pinned by Alicia Fox.
Also, Adam Rose and his "Exotic Express" catches Jack Swagger's attention, WWE Divas Champion Paige continues rolling, The Usos team with Cena against the Wyatts, newly-crowned United States Champion Sheamus battles Rybexl, Fandango makes a confession, and Cody Rhodes breaks his losing rut.
