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Welcome to PWInsider.com’s coverage of Night One of WWE SummerSlam from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Your host is Joe Tessitore. He is joined by Big E, Corey Graves, and Peter Rosenberg
They run through the card.
They talk about what they are most looking forward to on tonight's show.
Cathy Kelley, Jackie Redmond, and Byron Saxton give their picks.
They talk about Hell in a Cell.
We have a video package for Brock Lesnar's origin, narrated by Paul Heyman.
We take a look at how we got to Cody Rhodes and CM Punk.
Cathy Kelley talked to Cody Rhodes.
She brings up what happened after the match at Saturday Night's Main Event.
Cody says it was an accident and he feels misdiagnosed, not paranoid. Punk mentioned what has happened to hi in the past. Cody says he does not sweat anyone on the roster, but CM Punk.
Cathy asks about Punk now.
Cody says you would make a lot of acquaintances, but not friends. This is not like Cody, Kevin, or Randy. This is competition. They are not going to do the thing that annoys everyone and they will find out who is the best at SummerSlam.
Cathy asks if he thinks that Punk is jealous of him.
Cody says he doesn't want to use 'jealous' because how could the WWE Champion be jealous. Live rounds have been thrown but we are trying to figure out who is best for WWE.
Cathy asks if this will affect their friendship.
Cody says it will affect the dynamic because of what they have to do. He says he hopes Punk knows nothing has changed other than knowing who the best is.
Joe talks to Punk and asks about his mindset.
Punk says the day is here so what happened in the past does not matter. He says he lives for the moment. He says he is at his best.
Peter asks about the friendship and if it will affect the match.
Punk says he doesn't think it has affected either of them. Tonight is all business. No matter who is against him, it is just another man.
Corey asks why is tonight different than Wrestlemania.
Punk says today is the 20th anniversary of his WWE debut. He didn't expect to be champion 20 years later.
Punk says he would do anything to win.
Big E asks about giving others an opportunity and if he is overlooking Cody.
Punk says he has planted seeds for future contenders but they might be Cody's. Everyone should want to be champion and welcome all challengers. He says he wants everyone to want what he has. He says he isn't trying to limit anyone.
They talk about Triplemania.
We take a look at Iyo Sky and Liv Morgan.
Jackie talks about how Tiffany Stratton will be wrestling in her home state tomorrow.
We have a video package.
Tiffany joins Jackie.
She asks about the match tomorrow.
She says she is so happy and excited to be here because she grew up 20 miles from Minnesapolis.
Jackie asks if it will be different tomorrow.
Tiffany says she is not usually emotional, but she will be a bit emotional. Her friends and family will be there in a suite.
Jackie asks about the ladder match.
She says she has been in multiple ladder matches so she is well versed. She expects to win the title tomorrow.
They go to Michael Cole and he talks about the first Hell in a Cell and the history of the match.
Wade joins Cole to talk about Hell in a Cell
The panel talks about the Punk/Rhodes match.
We take a look at Logan Paul and Tom Brady from Fanatics Fest.
Vic Joseph and Booker T talk about doing play by play for WWE Radio on Sirius XM.
Michael Cole mentions Curt Hennig and his match at SummerSlam 1991 against Bret Hart.
Cole mentons Chad Gable wrestling tomorrow night for the IC title.
Jackie is with Paige and the Bellas
Nikki says she is ready to come back and has the fire.
Brie says they are always ready fto fight.
The panel talks about the six woman tag match.
The panel talks about the return of Haku and how it could affect Talla Tonga and Tama Tonga.
We take a look at the six man tag match.
Cathy is with the Usos and Fatu.
She asks if they have any concerns.
Jimmy says they have been giving out warning shots. Jey says they will take the W just like at Wrestlemania and like Roman will tomorrow.
We take a look at Seth and Roman.
Byron Saxton is with Ethan Page.
Byron asks which match is he looking forward to most and Page says he would be looking forward to his match, but he is looking forward to the IC title match to see who loses the title to him.
Byron asks Page how will he make history.
Ethan says he will make history this weekend. This will be the last SummerSlam without hm on the card.
The panel and reporters discuss what they are looking forward to on tonight's show.
We take a look at CM Punk and Big E in the gym.
Big E asks if he is in the best shape of his life.
He says he is at his best at age 47 and wants to be 1 percent better every day.
Big E asks if it is egos boiling over or something worse?
Punk says he hopes it isn't worse. When you are in the locker room, or when Cody is on his bus. They want to be the one in charge. He doesn't care about the quarterback stuff, he scores touchdowns.
Big E asks what will people be talking about after the match.
Punk says he knows what can happen and he doesn't want his hubris to be the reason for the loss. People are going to say that they need to see it again.
We move inside the stadium and we go to Cathy with Paul Levesque.
Cathy asks about Hell in a Cell.
Paul says Brock is the last guy you want to be locked in Hell in a Cell with, almost as much as Oba. This will be extreme and brutal. It will be violent. Two giant humans tearing it up. He says he can't wait to watch.
Cathy asks what match could steal the show tonight.
Paul says you put the best of the best on the cards. He mentions the top matches. The amount of talent that could steal the night is off the chart. He says he can't wait.
Peter does the walk from Gorilla to the state.
Cathy talks to the size of the stage and set.
We take a look at Gunther and Nick Aldis.
We get Undertaker's prediction for Hell in a Cell.
Mark Henry joins the panel.
They talk about Hell in a Cell.
We take a look at top Hell in a Cell Moments.
They talk about Cody and Punk.
They ask Mark what else he is looking forward to and he mentions Liv and Iyo and he says it will open the show.
We take a look at Brock and Oba.
We take a look at Liv and Iyo.
The panel give their final thoughts.
Your announcers are Wade Barrett and Michael Cole.
Match Number One: Women’s World Championship Match: Liv Morgan versus Iyo Sky
They lock up and Iyo backs Liv into the corner but Liv with a kick and she sends Iyo to the mat. Iyo with kicks and forearms to the back. Liv sends Iyo into the turnbuckles and Liv slaps Iyo. Iyo with a knee to the midsection followed by kicks. Iyo chokes Liv in the corner and hits a hesitation double knee strike. Iyo goes for a butterfly suplex but Liv escapes. Iyo with bank handsprings to avoid Liv followed by a leg sweep and drop kick. Liv goes to the floor. Iyo goes to the apron and sets for an Asai Moonsault but Liv pulls Iyo off the ropes. Iyo with a forearm and she goes to the ringside barrier and Liv drops Iyo on the ringside barrier and then Liv sends her into the ringside barrier.
They rturn to the ring and Liv with a drop kick that sends Iyo into the corner. Liv with kicks and she screams at the referee. Liv with kicks to Iyo in the corner. Liv with a kick to the ribs. Liv with a suplex and she holds on for a second one. Liv holds on for the third Amiga and hits it. Liv with an enzuigiri and she gets a near fall. Liv with an Irish whip and a running hip into the corner. Liv with a knee into the corner and Iyo with a victory roll and she hits a double stomp to the midsection. Iyo with shotei and a kick to the head. Liv with an Irish whip and Iyo gets to the apron and she connects with a forearm. Iyo goes up top for a missile drop kick. Iyo with a running double knee strike in the corner. Iyo with kicks to Liv hanging over the middle rope. Iyo sets for a suicide dive sunset flip power bomb and hits it.
Iyo sends Liv back into the ring and Iyo goes to the turnbuckles for the moonsault but . . .
Roxanne Perez distracts the refree and Raquel with a choke slam to Iyo off the turnbuckles.
Liv gets a near fall. Iyo kicks Liv when she goes for obLIViion. Iyo knocks Perez off the apron. Iyo sends Liv over the top rope and Raquel catches Liv. Iyo goes up top and hits a moonsault on Perez and Raquel while Liv got back into the ring. Liv with a rana driver in the ropes. Liv goes to the turnbuckles and Iyo stops her with a shotei. Iyo with an elbow to the back. Iyo sets for Spanish Fly and hits it. Iyo gets a near fall. Iyo with a forearm and Liv fires back. They continue the exchange. Iyo with a butterfly gourd buster and follows with a butterfly back breaker but Liv rolls into the corner. Iyo misses the running doulb knee strike and hits the turnbuckles. Iyo blocks obLIViion and Iyo with a reverse wsinging DDT. Iyo with her version of obLIViion for a near fall.
Iyo goes up top and misses a moonsault but under rotates and lands on her feet. Liv goes to the turnbuckles for a Code Breaker for a near fall. Iyo avoids obLIViion and Iyo goes to the apron and hits a German suplex on the apron and then sets for a running double knee stike against the ring post and hits it. The referee checks on LIv and Iyo limps to the turnbuckles. Iyo misses a moonsault when Liv gets her knees up. Liv goes for obLIViion and hits it but Iyo is able to land on her feet. Liv with a Code Breaker and obLIVion for the three count.
Winner: Liv Morgan (Retains championship)
Match Number Two: The Usos and Jacob Fatu versus LA Knight, Royce Keys, and Solo Sikoa
Matches Announced for Night One:
Imen’s WWE Championship Match: CM Punk versus Cody Rhodes
Hwll in a Cell: Brock Lesnar versus Oba Femi
The Bella Twins and Paige versus Fatal Influence
Nick Aldis versus Gunther
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