"WWE Monday Night Raw" is in a "new era" following the "Payback" pay per view, which saw AJ Styles main event for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Shane and Stephanie McMahon both tasked to lead "Raw" and Enzo Amore suffering an intense injury.
"WWE SmackDown" wrapped up its latest taping from Manchester, New Hampshire, with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns opening and closing the show.
Also, Alicia Fox loses it again, Intercontinental Champion"Bad News" Wade Barrett battles Rob Van Dam and Antonio Cesaro, WWE Tag Team champions the Usos go up against Ryback and Curtis Axel, Rusev looks to dismantle another foe, and Bray Wyatt makes his return since losing to John Cena at "Payback."
Also, The Rhodes brothers are on the verge of splitting up as a tag team after their loss at "Payback" to Ryback and Curtis Axel, Kofi Kingston pays a price for being critical of The Authority, and John Cena overcomes Bray Wyatt's mind games - with help from the Usos - to win his "Last Man Standing" match Sunday night.
Also, NXT "Takeover" results, former Ring of Honor champion Kevin Steen heading to the WWE, Ronda Rousey possibly making an appearance at "SummerSlam" and the Von Erichs are the subject of an upcoming ESPN "30 For 30" documentary.
Also, Antonio Cesaro challenges Sheamus for the U.S. Title, "Bad News" Wade Barrett defends the Intercontinental Title against Rob Van Dam, Alicia Fox tries to take the WWE Divas Championship from Paige, Big E tries to take out Alexander Rusov, John Cena and Bray Wyatt look to find out who will be the "Last Man Standing," and El Torito puts his mask on the line against Hornswoggle's hair.
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.
Daniel Bryan successfully underwent neck surgery this week, which will put the popular WWE World Heavyweight Champion on the shelf for at least two months. Will Bryan be stripped of the title during his recovery? And if so, which WWE star will step in and take the coveted title next?
Conflict between Cody Rhodes and Goldust persist as they take on the WWE Tag Team Champions, the Usos, in a non-title match, Batista makes an example of Dolph Ziggler sending a message to The Shield, and El Torito battles 3MB's Heath Slater in singles competition.
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.
As CM Punk's WWE contract continues to run out, the latest rumors have pointed to the possibility of the five-time WWE world champion returning to the company at their June pay-per-view, "Payback," which takes place in Punk's hometown of Chicago. But is a WWE return this soon a good idea for Punk,, and would it guarantee him the Wrestlemania main event he has chased for so long?
