Source: WrestlingINC
New WWE Universal Champion Finn Balor suffered an injury during his SummerSlam win over Seth Rollins, according to PWInisder.
Balor was reportedly sporting a sling on his right arm after the pay-per-view and there was concern that it could be a serious injury needing surgery.
Balor is reportedly being examined today and WWE officials will make a decision on what to do next. Balor did appear on ABC’s Good Morning America today and did not have his arm in a sling.
Source: Pro Wrestling Sheet
WWE Superstar Randy Orton suffered a nasty gash to the head last night during his SummerSlam match against Brock Lesnar … and he ended up with close to a dozen staples for his trouble.
WWE posted a statement on Orton’s condition last night saying, “WWE.com has learned that Randy Orton has received 10 staples to close a laceration on his forehead following the brutal assault by Brock Lesnar that resulted in a TKO at SummerSlam.”
In case you missed it, the match between the two wrestlers ended after The Viper’s head was bashed open and he began to bleed profusely all over the ring.
There’s been no indication that Orton will miss any ring time due to the injury.
CLICK HERE to see a full gallery of photos featuring Randy getting stapled. Warning: They’re brutal.
Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that Sasha Banks is scheduled for an evaluation with doctors at the beginning of September, due to pain she’s dealing with in the lower lumbar section of her back.
For those who missed it, Banks lost the Women’s Championship to Charlotte Sunday night at SummerSlam. She was also reportedly removed from upcoming live event appearances.
No word on whether she’ll still appear on RAW until the evaluation, but we can only assume the possible injury factored into their decision to have her drop the title.
WWE mentioned in their preview for tonight’s RAW that Sasha suffered a back injury during the loss to Charlotte at SummerSlam. As noted, Sasha has been dealing with the injuries and the change was planned for about a week.
(Pre-show) The Vaudevillains, The Ascension and Breezango vs. The Hype Bros., The Usos and American Alpha – Winners: The Usos, American Alpha and The Hype Bros
(Pre-show) The Dudley Boyz vs Zami Zayn & Neville – Winners: Sami Zayn & Neville
(Pre-show) Best of 7 Series – Match 1: Sheamus vs Cesaro – Winner of Match #1: Sheamus
Enzo Amore & Big Cass vs Chris Jericho & Kevin Owens – Winners: Chris Jericho & Kevin Owens
WWE Women’s Championship – Dana Brooke Is Banned From Ringside: (C) Sasha Banks vs Charlotte – Winner and new WWE Women’s Champion: Charlotte
Backstage segment with Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson in their doctor gear, saying they need more specimens for their jars. AJ Styles walks up and reunites with his partners in The Club. Finn Balor appears and they try to get him to do a “too sweet” but he walks off without doing it.
WWE Intercontinental Championship: (C) The Miz w/Maryse vs Apollo Crews – Winner: The Miz
AJ Styles vs John Cena – Winner: AJ Styles – Cena left one of his Never Give Up wrist bands in the ring and gave a salute at the top of the ramp before exiting.
Jon Stewart filled in for Big E and introduced The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods to the ring.
WWE Tag Team Championship: (C) The New Day w/Jon Stewart vs Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson – Winners by DQ: Gallows & Anderson – Big E came out just as Gallows & Anderson dragged Jon Stewart who got involved in the match over to the ring post. New Day & Stewart celebrated in the ring.
WWE World Championship: (C) Dean Ambrose vs Dolph Ziggler – Winner: Dean Ambrose
Becky Lynch, Naomi & Carmella vs Natalya, Alexa Bliss & Nikki Bella – Winner: Natalya, Alexa Bliss & Nikki Bella
WWE Universal Championship: Seth Rollins vs Finn Balor (Demon King) – Winner and the First-Ever WWE Universal Champion: Finn Balor
WWE United States Championship: (C) Rusev w/Lana vs Roman Reigns – The match never got started – They brawled, referee’s said Rusev was not able to compete after the beaten who took from Reigns during their brawl.
Brock Lesnar w/Paul Heyman vs Randy Orton – Winner by TKO: Brock Lesnar – The referee had to stop the match because Orton was bleeding badly from a elbow shot to the head from Lesnar – After the match Lesnar attacked Orton again. Shane McMahon came down to get Lesnar to stop and Lesnar hit Shane with a F5.
Newest SmackDown Live Superstar Nikki Bella made her return replacing Eva Marie to join Natalya and Alexa Bliss against Becky Lynch, Naomi and Carmella. Nikki hit a TKO on Carmella to get the win for her team.
Source: WrestlingINC
TMZ reports that Eva Marie tested positive for Adderall, which caused her to violate the WWE Wellness Policy and receive a 30-day suspension.
Eva tells TMZ that she has a prescription for the drug, the same which caused Roman Reigns to violate the Policy earlier this summer. Eva says she’s appealing the suspension.
TMZ says their WWE source claims the medication was not properly approved by the company but Eva insists she has a legit prescription from her doctor
No Way Jose vs Austin Aries – Winner: Austin Aries – After the match, Aries continued his attack on No Way Jose and Hideo Itami came out and hit Aries with a GTS.
Ember Moon vs Billie Kay – Winner: Ember Moon
Bobby Roode vs Andrade “Cien” Almas – Winner: Bobby Roode
Video from earlier today with Triple H and the crew from Orange County Choppers unveiling the trophy that the WWE Cruiserweight Classic winner will receive. We come back to the arena and see CWC competitors at ringside, along with the OCC guys.
NXT Tag Team Championship: (C) The Revival vs Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa – Winners: The Revival
NXT Women’s Championship: (C) Asuka vs Bayley – Winner: Asuka – After the match, Asuka recovers as Bayley is down. We see Becky Lynch and WWE Women’s Champion Sasha Banks looking on from ringside. Asuka takes her title and hits the corner as we go to replays. We come back and Asuka helps Bayley to her feet. Fans cheer as Asuka checks on her and they hug. Asuka leaves with the title in the air as Bayley looks on from her knees. Fans start cheering and she also gets a standing ovation. Fans chant “thank you Bayley” as she gets to her feet and takes it all in. She goes to ringside and hugs Sasha and Becky, then goes over to Charlotte for a hug. She then hugs her mom and superfan Izzy before heading to the back.
NXT Championship: (C) Samoa Joe vs Shinsuke Nakamura – Winner and new NXT Champion Shinsuke Nakamura
As reported yesterday Natalie Coyle (Eva Marie) was suspended for 30 days for her first violation of WWE’s wellness program. Due to the suspension being effective immediately she will not be competing in the 6 women’s tag match that was set for this Sunday’s SummerSlam
Eva’s husband Jonathan took to social media claiming that his wife’s suspension wasn’t justified and that more details would come out soon via an official statement from his wife.
Thanks to Pro wrestling sheet. We now have that official statement and it reads as follows.
I am disappointed that this suspension has occurred, yet understand and respect that WWE upholds their Wellness Policy to the letter and won’t compromise on its integrity. I violated policy by not turning in portions of required paperwork in the time frame WWE Medical deemed timely. I look forward to my return! Thank you for your support”
Special start time 7/6 C
Brock Lesnar w/Paul Heyman vs Randy Orton
WWE Universal Championship: Seth Rollins vs Finn Balor (Demon King)
WWE World Championship: (C) Dean Ambrose vs Dolph Ziggler
AJ Styles vs John Cena
WWE Women’s Championship – Dana Brooke Is Banned From Ringside: (C) Sasha Banks vs Charlotte
WWE United States Championship: (C) Rusev w/Lana vs Roman Reigns
WWE Intercontinental Championship: (C) The Miz w/Maryse vs Apollo Crews
WWE Tag Team Championship: (C) The New Day vs Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson
Enzo Amore & Big Cass vs Chris Jericho & Kevin Owens
Becky Lynch, Naomi & Carmella vs Natalya & Alexa Bliss (Eva Marie was suppose to be Natalya & Alexa’a partner but she was suspended. At the time of this posting a replacement hasn’t yet been named)
(Pre-show) Best of 7 Series – Match 1: Sheamus vs Cesaro
(Pre-show) The Dudley Boyz vs Zami Zayn & Neville
(Pre-show) The Vaudevillains, The Ascension and Breezango vs. The Hype Bros., The Usos and American Alpha
NXT Championship: (C) Samoa Joe vs Shinsuke Nakamura.
NXT Women’s Championship: (C) Asuka vs Bayley
NXT Tag Team Championship: (C) The Revival vs Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa.
No Way Jose vs Austin Aries.
Bobby Roode vs Andrade “Cien” Almas.
Ember Moon vs Billie Kay
