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.
With Daniel Bryan having gone down with an injury, John Cena is the right person to carry the WWE while Bryan recuperates from his neck surgery. Here's a look as to why Cena being the face of the WWE makes sense.
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, Brie Bella makes her return to the WWE, Randy Orton challenges Roman Reigns to a match at "SummerSlam," Paige continues to torment WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee, and Dolph Ziggler tries to hunt down WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz.
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, 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.
Also, Sting collaborates with WWE and their "WWE 2K15" video game premiering new commercial and discussing potential "Wrestlemania 31" match against The Undertake while KENTA official signs with WWE.
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.
