We start off with a graphic in Memory of Nikolai Volkoff and then one in Memory of Brian Christopher.
We take a look back at last week's match between Bobby Lashley and Roman Reigns to see who would face Brock Lesnar for the Universal Title at SummerSlam.
We are in Miami, Florida and your announcers are Michael Cole, Corey Graves, and Jonathan Coachman.
Brock Lesnar is in the back with Paul Heyman.
We go to the ring where Roman Reigns makes his way to say something.
Roman says every time he comes down here the energy and noise is so loud so he has to give Miami a shout out. If we are giving shout outs, he has to give one to Bob. After going to war with him a few times, he respects Bobby Lashley. That is a lot more than he can say about Brock Lesnar because he has zero respect for that fool. He never shows up and never has time to be here, but he has time to be at the UFC. He has the time to get in the octagon and get in Daniel Cormier's face.
Roman says that Brock is here and he won't come into his house and get in his face.
Paul Heyman appears on the stage and he introduces himself. Paul says his client has authorized him to give Roman his appreciation for Roman's victory over Bobby Lashley to face him at SummerSlam. Paul says the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. That is why Paul says that Roman should be in a padded cell, not in the main event for the Universal Title at SummerSlam. You can go on and on and on and on and on about spearing Brock through the cage and that you are the Uncrowned Champion. Paul says this is not a prediction, it is a spoiler. At SummerSlam, Brock Lesnar will put down the Big Dog and go on to UFC and become a two sport champion.
Roman tells Paul to shut up. He says we are here to see Brock Lesnar, so bring him out.
Paul says his client, Brock Lesnar, is here right now in Miami, Florida and he is sitting in the comfort of his locker room and he will come out when he feels like it and if he feels like coming out. Paul tells Roman that at SummerSlam, Brock Lesnar will do . . .
Roman asks 'will what?' What will Brock do? Will he show up to SummerSlam. Roman says if Brock shows up at SummerSlam. Roman says he will send him back to the UFC but he won't be going back as the Beast, he will be going back as Roman Reigns' bitch.
We see Seth Rollins in the locker room and he prepares for his match against Drew McIntyre.
Ronda Rousey is smiling in the back as she talks to her friend Natalya as Natalya gets ready for her match against Alicia Fox.
We are back and Brock is reading a magazine. Paul enters the locker room and he asks Brock if he heard what Roman said. Brock says he doesn't watch Raw. Paul shows Brock what Roman said but Brock throws the phone against the wall.
Match Number One: Finn Balor versus Baron Corbin
They lock up and Corbin backs Balor into the turnbuckles. Corbin pushes Balor on the break and Balor with a forearm. Corbin throws Balor to the floor and Balor returns to the ring and connects with forearms. Corbin sends Balor to the floor again. Balor with forearms and a side head lock. Corbin with forearms and a back elbow to send Balor to the mat. Balor is put on the turnbuckles and Corbin with a forearm. Balor with forearms and a missile drop kick to send Corbin to the floor. Balor goes to the floor and hits a running forearm. Corbin sends Balor back into the ring and then Balor kicks and punches Corbin.
Corbin sends Balor into the turnbuckles and then he does it again. Balor goes to the apron when Corbin charges into the corner. Balor with a forearm and he tries to send Corbin into the turnbuckles. Corbin clotheslines Balor off the apron as we go to commercial.
We are back and Corbin with a hard Irish whip and then Corbin with a half nelson and chin lock. Balor gets to his feet and he punches Corbin but Corbin sends Balor into the corner. Corbin does the turn around the ring post and hits a clothesline. Corbin with a rear chin lock and he connects with a knee when Balor tries to escape. Balor with a drop kick that sends Corbin to the floor. Corbin punches Balor and pulls him to the floor and connects with a back drop driver onto the apron. Balor lands on his feet on a power bomb attempt and Balor with a take down and double stomp.
Balor chops Corbin as he goes around the ring. Corbin with an Irish whip but Balor floats over. Balor runs into boots from Corbin but Balor with an enzuigiri to send Corbin to the floor. Balor with a plancha onto Corbin as we go to commercial.
We are back and Corbin returns to the half nelson and chin lock. Corbin grabs Balor by the throat but Balor with a rollup for a near fall. Balor with Slingblade and then Balor charges at Corbin and Corbin hits a choke breaker for a near fall. Balor with a DDT and he goes to the apron and hits an enzuigiri. Balor goes up top for the Coup de Grace but Corbin rolls away. Balor lands on his feet and Corbin hits Deep Six but Balor kicks out.
Corbin with a splash into the corner and he hits a second one. Corbin sets for a third but Balor moves and Corbin goes around the post but Balor knows what is coming and he hits a baseball slide. Balor with a running drop kick that sends Corbin into the ringside barrier. Balor with a drop kick that sends Corbin into the turnbuckles and Balor goes up top for Coup de Grace and misses it when Corbin moves. Corbin with End of Days for the three count.
Winner: Baron Corbin
After the match, the Constable is not finished Constabling. Balor fights back but Corbin sends Balor to the floor and then he puts Balor's head against the ringside barrier and Corbin with punches.
Paul Heyman is walking in the back and he wants a new phone.
Kurt Angle stops Paul and he wants to know what the deal is because Brock has contractual obligations.
Paul says that his client fulfilled his contractual obligations by walking into this arena. Paul says if you want more from his client, then you can go and talk to him. Paul says this is not his problem, it is Kurt's.
Kurt says that this is Paul's problem because he controls Paul's contract. Kurt says if Brock is not in the ring tonight, Paul's contract is terminated.
Paul wants to know if Kurt is serious and Kurt says he is.
We go to commercial.
We are back with a look back at last week's announcement about Evolution.
Alicia Fox is getting ready in the back and Alexa Bliss stops by. Alexa tells Fox that her best friend, Mickie James was injured last week so she hand picked Alicia to face Natalya tonight. Now that the rookie is out of detention, she will be in Nattie's corner. Alexa says that she will take care of Ronda. Alexa mentions that Alicia is one of the trailblazers in the women's division. With Evolution around the corner, this is her chance to secure her legacy.
Alicia says that she will hurt Natalya so badly that her cats will scream.
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