RAW (AIRING THIS MONDAY 8/31):

* The Usos arrived backstage and were attacked by Royce Keys and OTM. Jacob made the save but was too late and Keys and OTM drove off.

* Jacob Fatu came through the crowd before the first match began and stood on the announce table, saying that if Keys and OTM want war, they have it. He destroys some things at ringside and laid out some officials before leaving through the crowd.

*** WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match:** Raquel Rodriguez def. Sol Ruca when Lyra Valkyria interfered. She stood outside the ring smiling as the Judgment Day celebrated, and then left saying “Oops!”

* Chad Gable came out to a “really nice” pop from the growd and cut a promo, in which he said he wanted his Intercontinental Championship to define his legacy. He expressed gratitude to his fans in Mexico and AA and said that he will be defending the Championship in Mexico City. Gable called out Dragon Lee and they expressed mutual admiration. Gable said he got to pick his own opponent before Ethan Page came out and said that Gable only wants to wrestle undeserving luchadors. Gable said that Page was on the list of people he wants to face, right underneath the Honky Tonk Man. That led to a match between the two, which Gable said would be for an Intercontinental Championship match at the WWE Raw episode on Mexico City.

* WWE Intercontinental Championship #1 Contenders Match: Dragon Lee def. Ethan Page. Page dremove the turnbuckle pad during the match, which Gable pointed out to the referee.

* Roman Reigns came out to cut a promo and talked about how OTC stands for “one true champ.” Reigns said that it is a burden to be where he is, and that he should be out here to respect Penta and Rey Fenix. However, he said he can’t because no one else in WWE has respect for him. Reigns vowed that Solo Sikoa and LA Knight would acknowledge him. Knight came out to the entrance and got a comparable pop to Reigns, saying that Reigns is just recycling material from three years ago. One line included “I didn’t understand OTC stands for one tremendous coward.” The camera cut to the back where Sikoa was laid out and busted open, surrounded by Jacob Fatu and officials. Knight ran to aid Sikoa and Reigns followed, laying Knight out.

* Je’Von Evans def. Dominik Mysterio via DQ. Mysterio was out with JD McDonagh and attacked Evans before the bell. When the match went to the outside, McDonagh clotheslined Evans to cause a DQ. McDonagh and Mysterio attacked Evans post-match and Joe Hendry made the save, leading to a tag team match.

* Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonagh def. Je’Von Evans and Joe Hendry when McDonagh hit a headbutt from the outside of the ring on Hendry, leading to Mysterio getting a frog splash for the win.

* Becky Lynch was speaking backstage when Stephanie Vaquer interrupted. They talked about who owed who, and the segment ended when Vaquer told Lynch, “You don’t deserve the title; the title deserves me.”

* Rey Mysterio spoke with Rey Fenix in a backstage segment.

* Cathy Kelley interviewed Paul Heyman, who said he’s curious to see who would lose between Oba Femi and Bron Breakker at Sunday Night’s Main Event and what happens to them next. He said he respects them both and we’ll all find who is the future of WWE in real time.

* The Judgment Day had a backstage segment.

* World Heavyweight Championship Contenders Finals: Penta def. Rey Fenix. Penta had impressive new ring pyro. He won via Mexican Destroyer in 14 minutes, with the match being described as the “TV match of the year.” Penta spoke with Fenix after the match and they raised each other’s hands before Roman Reigns came down to face off with Penta. Reigns raised the title.

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SMACKDOWN (Airing next week 9/4)

* Gunther came down in street clothes and called out Sami Zaybn, who appeared iin the crowd. Zayn said the Undisputed WWE Champion should be a good guy and not a snake in the grass like CM Punk. He said no one would get a title shot until he did and Gunther went after him, leading to Finn Balor to come out. He chased Zayn into the ring and Owens came out to chase Zayn away.

* CM Punk was backstage talking to Nick Aldis before turning to Johnny Gargano, who was lying on his crate. He gave Gargano a pep talk and offered him an Undisputed WWE Championship match. Gargano got up and accepted the offer.

* Non-Title Match: Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley def. Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid. The Baddies came out and destroyed both teams after the match.

* Highlights from “last Friday’s” Smackdown (aka tonight’s airing) showed.

* Nikki Bella had an interview that was interrupted by Paige. Paige told Bella, “I built my career on hustle, loyalty, and respect; you just slept with it.” A match between the two was set for WWE Smackdown in Mexico City.

* Aldis was in the ring with WWE’s “doctor” and called Chelsea Green down. Green cut a promo sayind she didn’t care what the doctor had to say and she’s waited 13 years for this. The doctor said that Green is clearned to compete as long as she wears a protective face mask. Nia Jax and Lash Legend came out, with Jax demanding a title match, but Tiffany Stratton came out. Aldis said Jax can have her match at the WWE Smackdown in Mexico City, and set a match between Stratton and Jax for right then.

* Nia Jax def. Tiffany Stratton. Green consoled Stratton afterward.

* The Miz and Kit Wilson came out and Miz did a promo for the live crowd saying it was his 20th year in WWE. The crowd gave him a “Thank you” chant and Miz heeled on the crowd, saying his “greatest accomplishment is leaving Cleveland, Ohio, I’d rather celebrate in Philly with LeBron.”

* Bakusai (Shinsuke Nakamura & Kyoki) def. The Miz and Kit Wilson in a longer match. The MFTs came out with Haku and stared off with them.

* Blake Monroe was being interviewed by Cathy Kelley when Giulia attacked. They fought into the arena and Guilia stood tall.

* Sami Zayn gave Johnny Gargano a pep talk backstage and got Gargano to promise to give him the first title shot if he wins.

* Undisputed WWE Championship Match:** **CM Punk def. Johnny Gargano. Gargano came out to his “Rebel Heart” theme. Punk wore Browns colors to get booed. Back and forth match with Owens, Gunther, Balor and Zayn all getting involved. Punk won with the GTS and then told Zayn he would get a title shot.

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