It is almost time for Clash of Champions 2016, Raw’s first brand specific PPV. We get you all ready for the big event by reviewing all the action in WWE the past week and by previewing the event happening in a few short hours from Indianapolis.
We begin by reviewing the go-home show for Clash of Champions tis past week on Raw. Seth Rollins took on Rusev to begin the show while Roman Reigns battled Kevin Owens, in a Steel Cage match, to end the show. In between, we had a Fatal Four Way match to determine who would challenge TJ Perkins for the Cruiserweight Championship at The Clash. Would Brian Kendrick, Cedric Alexander, Gran Metalik or Rich Swann emerge as the #1 contender? We let you know here on Episode 135. Moments after discovering they would both be challenging Charlotte for the Raw Women’s Championship at The Clash, Bayley and Sasha teamed up to face Charlotte and Dana Brooke. Would this Battleground rematch end the same way? Cesaro tried to even his series with Sheamus up at three matches a piece while The New Day, Sami Zayn, Enzo and Big Cass took on The Shining Stars, Chris Jericho and Gallows and Anderson. Did WWE set the table well for Clash of Champions or did they drop the ball? We let you know here on Episode 135.
We then move on to Smackdown Live which saw a contract signing for the Women’s Championship match at No Mercy. American Alpha looked for a measure of revenge against The Usos with the winners getting the shot at Rhyno and Heath Slater for the Smackdown Tag Team titles at No Mercy. Dolph Ziggler, once again, challenged The Miz for the Intercontinental Championship. Could Dolph finally break through? In the Main Event, John Cena battled Dean Ambrose with pride, momentum and bragging rights on the line. Which Superstar gained momentum heading into the Triple Threat match at No Mercy for AJ Styles WWE World Championship? We let you know on Episode 135.
It is then on to NXT where Samoa Joe brought everyone up to speed on the medical status of Shinsuke Nakamura. Austin Aries took on Oney Lorkin as he tried to stay on the winning path as he eyes a future match with Hideo Itami. Billie Kaye tried to get back on the wining track against Aliyah. In the Main Event, CWC standout, Cedric Alexander, took on Andrade “Cien” Almas. Could Cedric show the NXT Universe that their faith in him was well placed? We let you known on Episode 135.
It is then on to the Clash of Champions Preview Show. Dave is joined by PWN’s Funky Sam Medina as the two run down the card and offer their thoughts and predictions on the event. Who leaves Indy as Cruiserweight Champion? Can The New Day continue their amazing run as Tag Team Champions? Will Roman Reigns snatch the United States Championship from Rusev? Can Sami Zayn get a much needed win over Chris Jericho? Will Charlotte retain the Raw Women’s Championship or will Sasha Banks or Bayley leave Clash of Champions with the gold? And, lastly, can Seth Rollins prove he really is still “The Man” and capture the WWE Universal Championship from Kevin Owens? We let you know here on Episode 135.