WWE Monday Night Raw
Date: July 15, 2024
[The show opens with a high-energy video package recapping Drew McIntrye and Finn Balor’s quest toward the World Championship. The crowd is roaring as the camera pans across the arena.]
[The camera cuts to the ring, where General Manager Eric Bischoff is standing with a microphone. The crowd cheers loudly.]
Eric Bischoff: Welcome, everyone, to Monday Night Raw! We’ve got an incredible show for you tonight, packed with action, drama, and surprises. But first, let’s address a few things.
[The crowd begins to buzz with excitement.]
Eric Bischoff: At SummerSlam, we’re going to have a monumental main event, and tonight, we begin that journey together. But first, let’s get things started with a special announcement.
[The lights dim and the theme music for Kurt Angle hits. The crowd erupts in cheers as Kurt Angle makes his way to the ring.]
Kurt Angle: (holding up a mic) Thank you, Eric! It’s great to be back in the ring. I’m here to announce that I’ll be hosting a special segment tonight: The Kurt Angle Invitational. We’re bringing in some of the best talents to compete for this illustrious trophy and custom Kurt Angle Invitational Championship.
[The crowd cheers loudly.]
Kurt Angle: But that’s not all. Tonight, we’ll also have a series of matches to determine who will join me in this epic battle. So let’s get to it!
[Eric Bischoff nods and exits the ring as Kurt Angle’s music fades out.]
[Match 1: DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) vs. Sheamus & Pete Dunne]
[The match is fast-paced and technical, showcasing the incredible in-ring skills of all four competitors. The crowd is on their feet throughout. In the end, DIY pulls out a victory after a double superkick from Gargano and Ciampa.]
[After the match, Sheamus and Pete Dunne shake hands with DIY, showing respect despite the fierce competition.]
[Backstage segment: Eric Bischoff is with Chad Gable and Otis.]
Eric Bischoff: Chad, Otis, I’ve got a challenge for you tonight. You’ll be teaming up to face the team of Bobby Lashley and a partner of his choosing. This is your chance to prove yourselves.
Chad Gable: We’re ready, Eric. We’ve been training hard and tonight, we show what we’re made of.
Otis: (grinning) Yeah, we’re gonna have some fun and make some noise!
Chad Gable: Please, stop talking Otis!
[The camera cuts back to the ring for the next match.]
[Match 2: Chad Gable & Otis vs. Bobby Lashley & Kane]
[This match is a hard-hitting contest with both teams showing off their strength and agility. The end comes when Bobby Lashley hits a devastating Spear on Chad Gable for the pinfall victory.]
[After the match, Lashley and Kane celebrate their win, while Gable yells at Otis and slaps him in the back of the head.]
[Backstage segment: Asuka and Lita are seen talking.]
Asuka: (excitedly) Tonight, it’s going to be amazing. I’m ready to show everyone what we can do.
Lita: (smiling) Absolutely. It’s an honor to team up with you. Let’s give the fans a show they’ll never forget!
[The camera shifts back to the ring.]
[Match 3: Asuka & Lita vs. Natalya & Gail KIm]
[This match features high-flying maneuvers and intense action. The crowd is enthralled by the women’s athleticism and charisma. In the final moments, Asuka locks in the Asuka Lock on Natalya for the submission victory.]
[After the match, Asuka and Kairi Sane attack Natayla like they did last week on Raw. Lita is disgusted and tries to break it up. The Kabuki Warriors turn their attention toward Lita and decimate her.]
[Backstage segment: General Manager Eric Bischoff is seen talking to Finn Balor.]
Eric Bischoff: Finn, tonight you’ll be facing Drew McIntyre in a triple threat match for the World Championship. It’s a chance for you to show why you’re one of the top competitors on Raw.
Finn: (determined) I’m ready for it, Eric. Drew and I have had our battles before, but tonight, I’m going to prove I’m the best. It doesn’t matter who the third man is.
[The camera cuts back to the ring.]
[Match 4: World Championship Finn Balor vs. Drew McIntyre vs. ???]
[This match is a classic high-energy, high-stakes encounter between two of WWE’s top stars. The crowd is on their feet, cheering for every move. Near the end, Finn Balor hits the coupe de grace but before the ref counts to three the lights go out. The theme song “You Don’t Want None” starts. AJ runs to ring and secures the win with a Phenomenal Forearm.]
[As AJ Styles celebrates, Drew McIntyre is cursing and hitting officials before leaving the ringside area.]
[Backstage segment: Eric Bischoff is joined by Kurt Angle.]
Eric Bischoff: Kurt, tonight has been incredible, but we’re not done yet. For the main event, we’re going to see a battle royale with tonight’s winners to crown the winner of the Kurt Angle Invitational!
Kurt Angle: Sounds exciting, Eric. Let’s see who’s going to steal the show tonight!
[The camera cuts to the ring for the final segment.]
[Main Event: Battle Royale featuring DIY, Asuka, Lita, AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley, and Kane.]
[This match is chaotic and action-packed, with all seven competitors showcasing their skills. The crowd is electric throughout the match. The end comes when Asuka throws AJ out of the ring after and outside distraction by Drew McIntyre.]
[The show ends with the Kabuki Warriors celebrating in the ring, while Kurt Angle reluctantly puts the Kurt Angle Invitational title around Asuka’s waist.]
[Eric Bischoff’s voice comes over the loudspeaker.]
Eric Bischoff: What a night of action! But don’t forget, we have a lot more in store for SummerSlam. Thanks for joining us on Raw, and we’ll see you next week!
[The camera pans over the crowd as the show fades out.]
[End of Episode.]
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WWE NXT
July 16, 2024
OPENING SEGMENT
[The NXT theme music blares through the arena as the crowd roars with excitement. The camera pans over the cheering fans before focusing on the commentary team of Booker T and Bad News Barrett.]
Booker T: Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the season opener of WWE NXT! I’m Booker T, and alongside me is Bad News Barrett. We’ve got an action-packed night for you, folks! Shucky Ducky Quack Quack!
Bad News Barrett: That’s right, Book! Tonight, we have some incredible matches lined up, and you won’t want to miss a single second!
[The camera shifts to the ring where NXT General Manager Shawn Michaels stands with a microphone in hand.]
Shawn Michaels: Welcome to NXT! We’ve got a stacked card tonight, including a main event featuring our NXT Champion Lexis King! But first, let’s kick things off with some tag team action!
MATCH 1: DIY (JOHNNY GARGANO & TOMMASO CIAMPA) VS. BARON CORBIN & BRONSON REED
[DIY’s music hits as Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa make their way to the ring, greeted by loud cheers. Baron Corbin and Bronson Reed follow, receiving a mixed reaction from the crowd.]
Booker T: This is going to be a great match, Barrett. DIY is one of the best tag teams we have in NXT, but they’re up against some tough competition tonight.
Bad News Barrett: That’s right, Book. Baron Corbin and Bronson Reed are no pushovers. This should be a real test for DIY.
[The match begins with Gargano and Reed starting things off. The action is fast-paced and intense, with both teams showing off their skills. The crowd is fully invested, cheering for every high spot and near fall.]
[In the final moments, DIY hits their finishing move, Meeting in the Middle, on Corbin, securing the victory.]
Shawn Michaels: Your winners, DIY!
[The crowd erupts in cheers as Gargano and Ciampa celebrate their victory in the ring.]
BACKSTAGE SEGMENT
[The camera cuts to the backstage area where NXT Champion Lexis King is being interviewed by McKenzie Mitchell.]
McKenzie Mitchell: Lexis, tonight you face Karrion Kross in the main event. How are you feeling about your chances?
Lexis King: McKenzie, I’ve been preparing for this moment my entire career. Karrion Kross is a formidable opponent, but I’m the NXT Champion for a reason. Tonight, I’m going to prove why I deserve to hold this title.
[King walks away confidently as the camera returns to the ring for the next match.]
MATCH 2: INDY HARTWELL VS. SONYA DEVILLE
[Indy Hartwell makes her entrance to a positive reaction from the crowd. Sonya Deville follows, receiving a mix of boos and cheers.]
Bad News Barrett: This is going to be a tough challenge for Indy Hartwell. Sonya Deville is one of the most dangerous women in NXT.
Booker T: No doubt about it, Barrett. But Indy has shown she can hang with the best. Let’s see if she can pull off the upset tonight.
[The match is a hard-hitting contest, with Sonya using her submission expertise to dominate. However, Hartwell fights back with resilience and heart, managing to escape several submission attempts.]
[In the end, Sonya locks in a Kimura, forcing Hartwell to tap out.]
Shawn Michaels: Your winner by submission, Sonya Deville!
[Deville stands tall in the ring, glaring at the audience before a mystery woman known as the Dominatrix enters the ring. After Sonya rubs her hand lightly on Hartwell’s face, Deville orders the Dominatrix to attack Hartwell with her whip.]
IN-RING SEGMENT: AMERICA’S MOST WANTED MAN NIC NEMETH
[The lights dim, and eerie music plays as America’s Most Wanted Man Nic Nemeth makes his entrance, wearing a hood and looking around suspiciously. The crowd is unsure how to react.]
Nic Nemeth: NXT, you may not know it yet, but soon, you will all understand why I’m America’s Most Wanted Man. I’m here to take over, and no one is safe.
[Before he can continue, Bronson Reed’s music hits, and the big man makes his way to the ring.]
Bronson Reed: Nic Nemeth, you think you’re tough? How about you prove it right now! I may have already fought once tonight, but I have some more left for you!
MATCH 3: BRONSON REED VS. AMERICA’S MOST WANTED MAN NIC NEMETH
[The impromptu match begins with Reed overpowering Nemeth early on. Nemeth uses his cunning and agility to stay in the fight, but Reed’s strength is too much to handle.]
[In the end, Reed hits a devastating Tsunami splash, securing the pinfall victory.]
Shawn Michaels: Your winner, Bronson Reed!
[Reed stands tall as Nemeth rolls out of the ring, clearly frustrated.]
BACKSTAGE SEGMENT
[The camera cuts to a dark, mysterious room where Karrion Kross is preparing for the main event.]
Karrion Kross: Tonight, Lexis King meets his end. The sands of time are running out, and I will become the new NXT Champion. Fall and pray.
[The screen fades to black as the ominous message lingers.]
MAIN EVENT: NXT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH – LEXIS KING (C) VS. KARRION KROSS
[The arena is filled with anticipation as Karrion Kross makes his dramatic entrance. The lights dim, and smoke fills the stage as Kross methodically walks to the ring. Lexis King follows, holding the NXT Championship high, determined to retain his title.]
Booker T: This is it, Barrett. The main event we’ve all been waiting for. Lexis King versus Karrion Kross for the NXT Championship!
Bad News Barrett: This is going to be a war, Book. Both of these men want that title, and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to get it.
[The match is an intense back-and-forth battle, with both men displaying incredible athleticism and power. Kross dominates early on, using his brute strength to wear down King. However, King fights back, showing the heart of a champion.]
[In the climax of the match, King manages to counter Kross’s Doomsday Saito and hits his finishing move, the King’s Landing, for the pinfall victory.]
Shawn Michaels: Your winner, and still NXT Champion, Lexis King!
[The crowd erupts as King is handed his title, standing tall in the ring while Kross looks on in frustration.]
Booker T: What a match! Lexis King retains his title, but you have to wonder if this is the end of his rivalry with Karrion Kross.
Bad News Barrett: I don’t think so, Book. Kross isn’t the type to let this go. This is far from over.
CLOSING SEGMENT
[As the show comes to a close, General Manager Shawn Michaels appears on the stage one last time.]
Shawn Michaels: Thank you, NXT Universe, for joining us tonight! We’ll see you next week with more incredible action!
[The NXT theme music plays as the camera fades to black, ending the show.]
[End of Episode]