Monday, 1st week of AugustThe colour fades out of the broadcast as the camera pans across a darkly lit door. "Ziggler Investigations" can be seen scrawled across the glass as a feminine shadow comes into view and knocks. A tired, world weary voice can be heard mumbling "come in" as she opens the door and walks in.
"Sorry. I'm going to save you some time and ask you to just spin on those pretty little heels of yours and go back out that door" Ziggler replies dryly, his feet resting up on his desk with his signature trilby pulled down over his eyes. Next to his feet rests an empty bottle of rum.
"But Dolph... I need your help!" The woman pleads as she steps out into clear view of the office, Lana stares him down with her intense gaze as she hopes to crack his hardened exterior.
"Sorry doll. I have two rules. I don't take cases from dames and I don't work with Russians...." Ziggler replies as he sticks a cigarette in his mouth and lights it. Angrily Lana storms out of the office as Dolph takes a deep puff.
"They're nothing but trouble"
The New Day /w Xavier Woods Vs Rowan and HarperIn a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, The New Day I defeated Rowan and Harper in 7:39 when Kofi Kingston defeated Erick Rowan by pinfall with a Midnight Hour.
Rating: 61
Cameron Vs NaomiIn an extremely short match, Naomi defeated Cameron in 5:05 by pinfall with a Split-Legged Moonsault.
Rating: 43
Back in their locker room, The New Day Celebrates their victory until Xavier Woods asks for their attention.
"Alright guys. We've been on a roll so here's what I'm thinking. To celebrate our hot streak I've decided to buy us....drum roll please!" He looks sideways at Big E who proceeds to drum his hands on a nearby bench. Xavier reaches into his locker and pulls out a bulky looking helmet.
"Ta-da! I've got all three of us our very own Nervegear for the next episode of Up Up Down Down!" Xavier excitedly says as he jumps up and down. Kofi looks incredibly excited at this news but Big E seems mildly confused.
"What's a nervegear? Is that anything like a gameboy? I'm a fan of Nintendo games but I haven't really played anything like that since the Super Nintendo" Big E says as he leans back on the bench.
"No man, Its a nervegear! You put it on and you can see the game in a totally three dimensional environment! It's like that Oculus thing but Facebook doesn't own it so it doesn't suck!" Kofi says as he grabs the helmet from Xavier and examines it closely.
"So... next week, right guys?" Woods says happily as he claps his hands together in excitement.
Cesaro Vs R-TruthIn a match that had some good action but non-existent crowd heat, Cesaro defeated R-Truth in 7:53 by pinfall with a Neutralizer.
Rating: 60
The action goes backstage as Renee Young stops the Bella twins for an interview.
"Nikki, you're getting really close to AJ Lee's record as the Diva's champion. Do You think you'll be able to hold onto the title and surpass her?" Renee asks as she holds the microphone up to Nikki who shoots her a look of utter disgust.
"Have you watched any of my matches? I'm the undisputed queen of the WWE. Am I good enough to beat AJ Lee's record? Please! I'm not only good enough to beat AJ's record, I'm also the best diva of all time. Trish who? Lita whatshername? AJ's a total nobody. Mark my words Renee, after I break the Diva's title record you're going to see a solid gold statue of me in the WWE offices" she says with an evil grin before walking off.
"Well, back to the ring!" Renee says with a slightly dismissive tone.
Sandow and Axel Vs Lucha DragonsIn a bout that had solid in-ring action but non-existent crowd heat, Lucha Dragons defeated Axel and Sandow in 7:45 when Sin Cara II defeated Curtis Axel by pinfall with a High Angle Senton Bomb.
Rating: 58
WWE United States Championship Match:
John Cena (c) Vs Bo DallasIn a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, John Cena defeated Bo Dallas in 9:02 by submission with a STF. John Cena makes defence number 1 of his WWE United States title.
Rating: 64
After the match ends Cena's theme cuts out and the titantron switches to an image of a dark room with a small garbage can burning in the center. A black gloved hand appears carrying a John Cena action figure which is dropped into the flames and a distinct cackling can be heard as the camera zooms in on Cena as he is slowly consumed by the flames. A distorted voice clears and then clearly speaks.
"At Summerslam... Your hero falls".
Neville Vs The MizIn a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, Neville defeated The Miz in 7:56 by pinfall with an Imploding 450 Splash.
Rating: 64
Roman Reigns is seen pacing backstage as Renee Young approaches him for an interview.
"Roman, tonight you're scheduled to take on The Ascension in a tag team match but your partner hasn't been seen at all tonight. What's going on?" Renee asks.
"Well Renee, I have absolutely no clue where Dean's been. I haven't heard from him since Saturday and the last text I got from him was..." Roman pulls out his phone and looks at the screen
"Ah here it is. Dean sent me a picture of a dog wearing a sombrero. Then the rest are all me asking him where the hell he is... But anyway, I'm confident and even if I have to I'll take the Ascension on by myself and beat them into the ground. Believe Tha..." Roman is cut off as Dean rides a bike through the backstage and bails on it just as he gets in front of the camera. Roman pauses for a second as he watches the riderless bike go flying through the diva's makeup table.
"Hey man. You ready for our match?" Dean smiles as he pants, clearly out of breath from the effort to get to the arena. He gives Roman a playful shot to the arm.
"Where have you been?" Roman asks, raising an eyebrow.
"Don't worry about it, They could only hold me for forty eight hours. Anyway, lets go. We've got a match!" Ambrose says as he jogs offscreen. Renee and Roman stand still looking utterly dumbfounded before Reigns follows his friend.
Fandango Vs Jack SwaggerIn a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, Fandango defeated Jack Swagger in 7:43 by pinfall with a Last Dance.
Rating: 63
The Miz barges into Neville's locker room backstage and sticks his finger in the newcomer's face.
"Who do you think you are? You come onto Raw, onto my set and you try to show me up like that? Nobody pins the Miz. Nobody!" Miz fumes
"We apparently I did so..." Neville shoots back.
"That's it! I'm calling the boss and telling him that you're trying to ruin WWE Studios by making their star look like a chump. I don't think The Authority would take kindly to that!" Miz shouts as a sadistic smile forms on his face.
"Yeah, you go do that. I'll just sit right here and wait..." Neville rolls his eyes.
"That's right! I'm the Miz! I'm a Star! I'll have your job for this!" he shouts as he marches out of the locker room and pulls out his phone. Neville closes the door behind him and makes sure it's locked this time before he goes to change.
Ambrose and Reigns Vs The AscensionIn a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, The Shield I defeated The Ascension in 11:38 when Roman Reigns defeated Konnor by pinfall with an Assisted Powerbomb.
Rating: 62
Seth Rollins is seen in The Authority's office, his WWE World Heavyweight Championship is on his shoulder as Stephanie sits behind her desk.
"Why do I have to defend my title tonight? I don't want to" Seth pouts.
"Because you're required to defend your title occasionally or else you get it taken away from you" Stephanie explains in a calm and collected voice.
"This is so lame!" Rollins stomps his foot. Stephanie stands up and walks over to him.
"Do I need to take your title?" she asks sternly.
"...No...." Seth grumbles and stares at the floor.
"Well alright then. You'll go out there and defend it. Don't worry, it'll be an easy match" she says as she adjusts the belt on his shoulder.
"Did you eat your dinner?" she asks him. Seth looks up from the carpet and nods.
"Okay good. Now go out there and have your match. Remember, Hunter and I are very proud of you!" She smiles as Seth walks out of the office to get to the ring.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match:
Zack Ryder Vs Seth Rollins (c)In a match that had some good action but not much in the way of heat, Seth Rollins defeated Zack Ryder in 12:10 by pinfall with a Pedigree. Seth Rollins makes defence number 1 of his WWE World Heavyweight title.
Rating: 70
Final Rating: 74. Popularity has increased in 27 regions. We've lost popularity in 11 regions
