– WWE continues to advertise Kelly Kelly for upcoming live events and RAW television tapings. Kelly has been off television for several weeks. She was at Monday’s RAW 1,000 show but was not used on camera.

– Fans may have noticed in recent months that Alex Riley’s push has been stopped dead in its tracks. According to PWInsider.com, Riley is in the dog house after a recent backstage incident with John Cena.

Cena was reportedly ribbing Riley, who completely over-reacted to Cena’s joking around and violated unspoken rules of the WWE locker room. While Alex Riley’s exact actions are not known at this time, Flipping out on WWE’s top superstar is probably not the best career move.

– John Cena, the first WWE superstar that failed to win gold after cashing in a Money in the Bank briefcase, Touted a new video and is claiming to become better than WWE Champion CM Punk. Check out this video of Cena deadlifting at the gym, which carried the caption, “120k #snatch the briefcase may b gone, but #youcantstopthehustle” –

* John Cena’s SUMMERSLAM Opponent & More On The nWo Reforming

– Chris Jericho, who is not advertised to appear at tonight’s SmackDown taping in Kansas City, Missouri, issued a Tout message this afternoon stating that he was cruising down the highway to the event.

– Despite his character’s removal from television weeks ago, John Laurinaitis continues to work non-televised matches. A Handicap Match featuring the former Raw General Manager and Big Show versus John Cena has been announced to take place at the September 24 Raw taping emanating from Times Union Center in Albany, New York.

Talent advertised to appear at the event include CM Punk, Randy Orton, Sheamus, Kane, Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler, Christian, Kofi Kingston, Cody Rhodes, Sin Cara and Santino Marella.

– WWE will hold a SmackDown live event at the Civic Center in Anderson, South Carolina on December 2. The event starts at 5:00 p.m.

– On Backstage Fallout, John Cena was asked about unsuccessfully cashing in the Money in the Bank briefcase on Raw against CM Punk. He responded, “My mistake.”

Cena continues, “We all know I’ve had issues with CM Punk in the past, but it’s been (pause), the word respect comes up. If you’re the champ, nobody has any loyalty to anything. The word respect comes to mind, even when we’re at each other’s throats. It just respect. I go back to Money in the Bank when Vince went to throw it out and I told him no, and I lost. My watch, my terms, and I respect that.”

The Miz, Heath Slater and Daniel Bryan also react to Raw events.

– After AJ decided not to marry Daniel Bryan on Raw, it was revealed she accepted a proposal from Vince McMahon to become the new permanent Raw General Manager. Vickie Guerrero, a former General Manager of the program, weighed in on the matter via Twitter.

“Feelings about @Aj? Her reign in office will be short lived…no experience, maturity, and support….she will learn she needs to grow up,” Guerrero wrote.

– TNA star and former WWE star Kurt Angle tweeted on Raw, “Did not watch Raw 1000 Episode. Was on Honeymoon. Heard It Was Great.”

WWE Started off RAW 1000 with a new “Signature” featuring the following Superstars Divas and Events:

Wrestlemania 28, Miami, John Cena, Andre The Giant, Triple H, The Rock, Fans, Chris, Jericho, Vincent J. McMahon, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Bobby Heenan & Gorilla Monsoon, The Miz, The Undertaker, Natalya & David Otunga, Sheamus, Kane, John Cena, Shawn Michaels, Kelly Kelly, Ric Flair, Bret Hart, Undertaker (Bad Ass) Hall Of Fame, Various Wrestlemania’s, Then, Now, Forever

View the New Signature:

http://youtu.be/6nxrspDWOGw

– Video has been posted showing The Rock and John Cena after Raw 1000 went off the air:

http://youtu.be/DTEYdNjX5wU

WWE has announced the following attractions for the 2012 SummerSlam Fan Axxess event:

The Main Event – Live matches and Q&As featuring WWE Superstars, plus a ton of contests where you can win prizes.

Superstar Signings – Get an autograph with your favorite WWE Superstar or Diva at stations located throughout SummerSlam Axxess.

VIP Superstar Signings** – Get the full VIP experience at Axxess: exclusive ringside access at Main Event and a special autograph and professional photo with a top WWE Superstar of your choice, including John Cena, Triple H, CM Punk, Rey Mysterio and more!

WWE Studios Walk of Fame – NEW FOR 2012! Strike a pose on our star-studded red carpet and immortalize the moment with a photo souvenir!

Money in the Bank Photo Shoot – NEW FOR 2012! Here is your shot at the Money in the Bank briefcase and winning a future WWE Title bout — take a photo and share with your friends and family!

Roaming Tattoos – The world is divided into two kinds of people; those who have tattoos and those who are afraid of people with tattoos; which one are you? Get a WWE-themed airbrush tattoo from one of the many roaming tattoo artists!

Rise Against Hate Climbing Wall – Show your strength and see if you can climb this 26-foot-tall wall!

WWE Championship Titles – Get up close and personal with these memorabilia displays. Fans will check out past and present WWE Championship titles.

National Guard – National Guard is the proud presenting sponsor of SummerSlam Axxess 2012!

Mattel’s WWE Action Figure Headquarters – Experience the exciting action of WWE with the newest Mattel toy line, WWE Brawlin’ Buddies.

“WWE ’13” Video Game Zone Presented by THQ – Check out “WWE ’13,” the ALL NEW WWE video game from THQ featuring epic storylines from the Attitude Era and the largest roster of WWE Superstars, and Divas, past and present to date! Be one of the first to play the game at the “WWE ’13” Game Zone! (In-store Oct. 30, 2012!)

Be on the Cover of “WWE ’13” – WWE fans, now is your chance to be on the cover of “WWE ’13”! Take a picture and take home your custom “WWE ’13” cover. Upload and share with your friends on Facebook and Twitter instantly!

THQ Roster Reveal – Who made the cut this year for the “WWE ’13” roster? Find out as the roster of Superstars, Divas and Legends are announced LIVE in the ring!

– After WWE’s milestone 1000th episode of Raw went off the air, The Rock and John Cena double-teamed Big Show. Cena hits Show with the Attitude Adjustment, which placed him into position for a People’s Elbow. The Rock, however, didn’t have an elbow pad, so Cena gave him his “Cenation” armband. The Rock spoke on the microphone and said Cena must use headbands as arm bands since no one’s arms are that huge. The Great One then hit The People’s Elbow on Show as Cena left up the ramp. The Rock thanked everyone and posed with a few fans. Show remained in the ring as the house lights come on.

– Former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson turns 37-years-old on Tuesday.

– Sean Mooney, the first person to appear on the premiere episode of Raw in 1993, resurfaced on Monday’s show as he conducted a backstage interview with Daniel Bryan. Zack Ryder reacted to his return on Twitter: “I met Sean Mooney tonight…#SSSIIICCCKKK.”

– James Yun, who appeared as Akio and Jimmy Wang Yang for WWE, weighed in on Monday’s milestone addition of Raw. He tweeted, “I really enjoy the 1000 episode of #raw tonight I find it really cool that i can say I was on that show a few times.”

– The Undertaker, who reunited the Brothers of Destruction on Raw, is today’s featured Superstar on WWE.com.

– WWE has released this week’s episode of “Santino’s Foreign Exchange.” Here is the synopsis: “Santino Marella is up to his old tricks. What’s on his scheming mind now? Plus, William Regal returns to “Santino’s Foreign Exchange.” Subscribe to see the clips that didn’t make it in the original interview, only on WWE on YouTube!”

– WWE developmental wrestler Roman Leakee competed at Friday’s Raw live event in Jackson, Mississippi. He interrupted Curt Hawkins’ heelish spiel and promptly defeated him.

Leakee is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Sika of “The Wild Samoans” and brother of former WWE Superstar Rosey. A former defensive standout for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and a Team captain, Leakee was also a first team All ACC selection at defensive tackle.

– There was a rope break at Friday’s Raw live event in Jackson, Mississippi during the United States Championship Match between Santino Marella and The Miz. Eight minutes into the ten minute match, Marella hit the ropes, causing the the top rope to collapse.

– John Cena is today’s featured Superstar on WWE.com.

(source: Pro Wrestling Torch)

Billy Gunn has posted another episode of “The Gunn Show”

Here  Billy discusses:

– How to book John Cena.
– His Workout System
– What he would change in his career if he could.

– Inside WWE sources are reporting the original plan, for Money In The Bank, was to have Chris Jericho win the match, becoming the first person to ever cash in the briefcase unsuccessfully that night after Daniel Bryan and CM Punk’s match.  The Main Event of Money In The Bank would have been CM Punk vs. Bryan as the main event.

The week of the event, WWE went with Cena winning instead. The thought process on then moving the MITB mach to the main event was that officials felt that the ending would lack impact if it had ended with Punk winning and no one cashing in the briefcase.

– Several weeks ago during a match, Bray “Husky Harris” Wyatt was injured. At first WWE wanted to have him stay on developmental TV in an On Camera role, since while recovering for six months WWE has decided that he should take the time off, to rest up The company also wants him to watch his diet and lose weight.

Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana is offering a discount on tickets for the Tuesday, July 31 SmackDown taping due to sluggish ticket sales. The venue issued the following notice to regular customers: “For a limited time, purchase a ticket and get upgraded to the next price level at no extra cost. That means if you purchase a ticket for $35, you’ll be upgraded to a $45 seat.”

Since last fall, multiple SmackDown events have drawn poor ticket sales, particularly in the Midwestern United States. There have been several instances where almost all of the camera side of the host venue has been tarped off, along with a large part of the upper bowl. One show in Toledo, Ohio was among the worst attended WWE events in years, drawing approximately 3,200 fans with only 1,600 paying. Raw Superstars John Cena and Triple H were added to several shows this summer to alleviate the disappearance of top SmackDown talent Randy Orton following his sixty-day suspension for his second violation of WWE’s Talent Wellness Program.

Both Cena and Triple H are advertised to make special appearances in Indianapolis, Indiana. It will also mark as the SmackDown return of Orton.

– WWE’s creative committee is rumored to be leaning toward CM Punk retaining the WWE Championship next Monday on Raw SuperShow when John Cena cashes in his Money in the Bank contract. According to PWInsider.com, there is a lot of talk within the organization that Cena will be the first person to not win a title directly after cashing in the briefcase.

– WWE.com has published an article recalling fifteen of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s “rarest, heart-pumping” moments on Raw. Moments noted are his Raw debut against Salvatore Sincere, capturing the Intercontinental Championship from Hunter Hearst Helmsley, preparing for his first WrestleMania match against The Sultan, his explanation for joining The Nation of Domination, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin forfeiting the Intercontinental Championship to him, awarding gifts to The Nation of Domination, The Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection win the World Tag Team Championship, a Steel Cage Match versus Shane McMahon, facing Ric Flair, and The Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection reuniting to battle Evolution, among others.

– The Road Warriors: Danger, Death, and the Rush of Wrestling by Joe “Animal” Laurinaitis will be released Tuesday in E-book form.

– WWE had Triple H, Pat Patterson, Terry Taylor and Dean Malenko, among others, at the recent WWE NXT TV tapings to scout talents and help teach.

– Everything is being kept quiet regarding The Undertaker’s return but there’s still speculation that he may return on Monday’s 1,000th RAW episode.

– WWE’s website is teasing that The Rock may get involved in the WWE Title match between CM Punk and John Cena on Monday’s 1,000th RAW episode.

– There’s speculation that the “big angle” Vince McMahon has been wanting will take place at the end of the 1,000th RAW episode on Monday. WWE has reportedly been working on something big for the summer, something similar to the Nexus and CM Punk angles from the past two years.

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

– WWE Ref John Cone talked to Pitch.com  Below are some interesting tidbits:

Most memorable match

“It was just a couple of months ago at Extreme Rules, Daniel Bryan against CM Punk. I was honored to referee that match, and those guys tore the house down. It was just fantastic, probably one of the purest wrestling matches that I’ve ever refereed. It was great.”

The biggest bump he’s taken

“It was Extreme Rules again, just a couple of months ago. Brock Lesnar was wrestling John Cena, and the official for the match was Charles Robinson. He got knocked down, and I come running down the aisle. I think Brock had Cena in a pin attempt, and I slid into the ring, got a two count, and as I stood up, here comes Lesnar with a clothesline. I didn’t remember much afterward. And then he kicks me in the stomach as I try to get out of the ring.”

– WWE has issued another installment of their YouTube show Inbox, the question this week: Who has the coolest ring gear? Take a look:

The following recap comes to us from Prowrestling.net

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross appeared on Sports Talk AM-1400 in Oklahoma on Wednesday. The following are the pro wrestling related highlights of the interview.

-Jim Ross revealed that he will be in St. Louis for Raw 1000 on Monday. He said he didn’t know what his role will be, but he will be in attendance. “I wouldn’t miss this event for the word,” Ross said. He compared it to being a baseball player who waits to look at the lineup to find out what his role will be.

-Ross noted that the Raw 1000 event is nearly sold out.

-A caller noted that WrestleMania didn’t do enough to spotlight younger talent, and questioned whether Raw 1000 will do more in that regard. Ross disagreed with the caller’s assessment of WrestleMania. He said WWE is building toward the future and it is a slow process.

-Ross was asked whether Daniel Bryan will be a long term player in WWE. Ross said Bryan is amazing performer. He said there’s no doubt in his mind that WWE officials see him as one of the best they have on the roster.

-Ross was asked whether he will face Michael Cole on Raw 1000. “God, I hope not,” Ross cracked. He said he thinks they’ve put the fans through enough cruel and unusual punishment. Ross said there are so many young talents who need exposure that there’s no reason to give the time to a 60 year-old guy like him.

-Ross was asked whether he will be at SummerSlam. He said he will be there as a fan. He said he and his wife plan to attend the show. He stressed that he will appear as a fan and not as a broadcaster.

-A caller expressed concern about Raw expanding to three hours. Ross said it’s challenging to produce a three-hour television show in any genre. He said he thinks it could accelerate the development of younger talent and open the door for Divas and tag teams to get more air time. “It’s a good challenge to have,” Ross said regarding the expansion. He said time and the ratings will tell.

-A caller asked about John Cena being a polarizing figure. Ross noted that he signed Cena to his first deal. He said Cena is popular, yet polarizing. He said he is dedicated to his craft. He said Cena is a total team player and he loves that about him. “I really do have a great respect for him,” Ross said. He added that Ross is the top guy in the company without question.

– The latest directive from WWE Executive Vice President of Talent, Triple H, is for title reigns to last longer to build up the significance of the championships. Both WWE Champion CM Punk and World Heavyweight champion Sheamus retained their respective titles at Money in the Bank and are expected to hold on to them for the foreseeable future.

– CM Punk tweeted the following about his upcoming WWE DVD set:

Just had an advanced screening of my DVD for a select few family members. So proud of it. Working on a lot of cool things for its release.

— player/coach (@CMPunk) July 18, 2012

– The decision for John Cena to win the RAW brand’s Money in the Bank match was reportedly made within the last few weeks. At one point, John Cena was going to be given the pay-per-view off.

(Source: f4wonline.com)

John Cena and ex-wife Elizabeth Huberdeau have reached a settlement in their divorce proceedings, according to TMZ.com.

It was previously reported that Huberdeau felt “blindsided” when Cena unexpectedly filed for divorce in May. Huberdeau was convinced the WWE Superstar was unfaithful during their marriage and had vowed to prove it in court. Her attorney Raymond Rafool stated then they were receiving tips of Cena’s extramarital affairs which, if proven true, could have affected their prenuptial agreement.

But now, Rafool tells TMZ.com the former couple have managed to reach a private agreement: “All matters [in the divorce] have been settled and resolved amicably.”

The terms of the settlement are confidential.

– Kelly Kelly who has been missing from the WWE for weeks, appears in a new WWE Youtube video about her obsession with Beanie Babies.

WWE released a video of WWE stars lip-synching the Summerslam theme song to “prepare for this year’s Summerslam.” The music video includes John Cena, WWE champion C.M. Punk, Daniel Bryan, World Heavyweight. champion Sheamus, U.S. champion Santino Marella,  Tag champion Kofi Kingston, Zack Ryder, Dolph Ziggler, Divas champion Layla, Rosa Mendes, Alicia Fox, Natalya, Cameron & Naomi, Curt Hawkins & Tyler Reks, and Justin Gabriel & Tyson Kidd.

– John Cena announced at the conclusion of Monday’s Raw SuperShow his intention to cash in his Money in the Bank contract on next week’s historic show and face CM Punk for the WWE Championship. The Straight Edge Superstar offered his thoughts on Cena’s challenge on Backstage Fallout.

“Well, I survived tonight. I’m confident I’ll survive next week, but that’s a big challenge and that’s all I ever wanted,” Punk says when asked of Cena’s challenge. “I’ve taken down every single person who’s stepped in front of me and my WWE Championship so far and that includes John Cena. I got no problem beating him again and I got no problem making history on the 1000th Raw and making sure that John Cena is the first person to unsuccessfully cash in his Money in the Bank contract. Either way, take my word for it, [the WWE Championship] is coming home with me.”

The Miz, A.W. and The Prime Time Players also offer their thoughts on Raw events.

– WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch checked into a rehabilitation program sponsored by WWE yesterday after being admitted to an emergency room late Friday night for consuming nearly two gallons of vodka. The trailblazing WWE Diva addressed the matter via Facebook.

“Heartfelt thank yous go out to everyone for your support… Im doing something I need to do for me. I’ll be fine… I promise. xoxoxo,” she wrote Monday night.

Listen to The Solomonster (@Solomonster) and Noah Mark (@DJNoah80) Discuss MITB and the upcoming Raw 1000 episode in our latest edition of SEScoops Live!

SEScoops Live! After MITB by Noah Mark Blaustein

– John Cena announced at the end of Monday’s RAW that he will cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase at next week’s RAW 1,000 show. Cena had the chance to cash in this week after CM Punk wrestled a hard fought match against the Big Show, but did the honorable thing by saying he wanted he and Punk to be 100% when they fought.

– It was announced on RAW that the DX reunion featuring Shawn Michaels and Triple H will be the opening segment of next week’s 3-hour RAW 1,000 special.

– The following matches were taped for this week’s WWE Superstars prior to Monday’s RAW from Las Vegas, Nevada:

* US Champion Santino Marella vs. Jinder Mahal.

* Cody Rhodes vs. Alex Riley.

Tonight’s WWE RAW Supershow opens up with the normal video. We’re live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Michael Cole welcomes us to episode #999. Jerry Lawler plugs John Cena’s Money in the Bank victory. Big Show vs. CM Punk is announced for tonight’s main event.

– We go to the ring and out comes WWE Champion CM Punk.

Punk talks about he dropped a pipe bomb one year ago and started a revolution. Punk says he has proven that he is the best in the world. He’s beaten everyone that stepped in front of him, including Daniel Bryan last night. Punk talks about how confused AJ Lee has been. Punk talks about the 1000th RAW and says a guy who looks like him would have never been on that first episode of RAW. He definitely wouldn’t have been standing there in his 8th month as WWE Champion. Punk goes on but is interrupted by Big Show.

Big Show mocks Punk’s speech and the crowd starts to tell him he sucks. Show talks about how John Cena got lucky with the briefcase handle last night. Show says if he won, he would cash in right now and take the WWE Title. Punk picks on Big Show for always losing. Punk says Show has the size and the strength but he just lost. They go on and Show reminds Punk that John Cena could cash in on him tonight once Show wins their main event match. Show drops the mic and walks off as Punk takes in what he just said.

– Cole and Lawler plug next week’s RAW and The Rock’s appearance.

– WWE Tag Team Champions R-Truth and Kofi Kingston are backstage walking to the ring as we go to commercial.

WWE Tag Team Title Match: Titus O’Neil and Darren Young vs. Kofi Kingston and R-Truth

We go to the ring and out first comes the WWE Tag Team Champions R-Truth and Kofi Kingston. AW is out next to introduce Titus O’Neil and Darren Young.

AW is mic’d up again so we get to hear him from ringside. Titus and Kofi start things off. Titus takes Kofi to the corner and beats him up. Titus with a big uppercut and a tag to Young. Kofi makes a tag to Truth and they double team Young. Truth with a big kick and leg drop. Kofi tags back in and leaps onto Young with a big crossbody for a 2 count. Kofi ends up leaping out onto both men on the floor as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Titus comes back in to take control of Kofi. Titus with a bearhug now. Kofi fights out with headbutts but goes back down. Young tags back in to continue the assault. Young tries to double team Kofi but he escapes and tags in Truth. Truth goes at it with Titus and DDT’s him for a 2 count. Truth clotheslines Young out of the ring and Kofi hits Titus with Trouble in Paradise. Truth drops Titus on his face for the win.

Winners: R-Truth and Kofi Kingston

– After the match, AW gets in the ring and argues with the referee.

– AJ Lee is backstage texting when Daniel Bryan walks up. They both apologize for everything. Bryan says he has no hidden motives or agendas, he just got caught up in becoming WWE Champion that he made AJ the scapegoat. Bryan says he was wrong. Bryan goes on but is interrupted by Eve Torres. She’s upset about Bryan ditching her in their tag match last week. Eve spoke to the Board of Directors and tonight it will be Bryan and AJ vs. Eve and a partner of her choosing. Eve says payback is exactly what AJ is. AJ asks Bryan what he was going to say and he says he will tell her after their match. Bryan kisses her on the cheek and walks off.

– We get even more hype for the 1,000th RAW and Tout. Michael Cole plays the very first Tout video that John Cena sent out.

Zack Ryder vs. Alberto Del Rio

We go to the ring and out comes Zack Ryder. Ricardo Rodriguez begins the introduction next as Alberto Del Rio comes down the ramp. The bell rings and Del Rio goes right to work on Ryder. The referee backs him off. Del Rio drops Ryder with an armbreaker and kicks him in the back before going back to work on the arm.

Del Rio takes Ryder to the floor and stomps on his head. Del Rio unloads on Ryder but gets rammed back into the apron. Ryder comes back in the ring but Del Rio is angry. Del Rio beats Ryder some more and applies the cross armbreaker for the quick win.

Winner: Alberto Del Rio

– After the match, Del Rio attacks Ryder but Rey Mysterio’s music hits. Rey makes his return to a big pop and rushes the ring to go at it with Del Rio. Rey hits the 619 and sends Del Rio to the floor.

– More 1000th RAW hype with Heath Slater talking about his run-ins with Legends. Cole says we have another returning Legend tonight. Back to commercial.

– Back from the break and Heath Slater is in the ring. He wants to know which Legend is coming out next. The music hits and it’s Rikishi!

Rikishi vs. Heath Slater

The former WWE Intercontinental Champion and father to The Usos makes his way to the ring to a mild reaction from the crowd. They go to lock up but Slater goes behind and runs his mouth. Rikishi drops Slater with a big superkick and then hits him with a stinkface. Rikishi hits the Samoan Spike and climbs to the second rope for a big splash and the win.

Winner: Rikishi

– After the match, Rikishi dances. The lights go out and they come back on with The Usos in the ring. They dance with their dad as the crowd cheers.

– Up next is Daniel Bryan and AJ vs. Eve and a mystery partner. Back to commercial.

Eve Torres and The Miz vs. Daniel Bryan and AJ

Back from the break and out comes Eve Torres. She introduces her partner for tonight and out comes The Miz. Out next comes Daniel Bryan followed by his partner AJ.

Bryan starts off with Miz and they lock up. Bryan takes Miz to the corner and beats him down with kicks. Miz comes back with a high knee and a kick to the face. AJ tags herself in and in comes Eve. They lock up and Eve shoves AJ to the mat and into the corner. Eve with kicks and a kick to the face. Eve with a 2 count. Eve chokes AJ on the middle rope before taking her to the corner and choking her. AJ fights back with forearms and a kick to the face. AJ kicks Eve to the mat and hits her finisher for the pin but Miz has the referee distracted. AJ runs over and kicks Miz out to the floor from the apron. Miz runs in while Eve has AJ rolled up but the referee is distracted. Bryan comes in and helps AJ get the pin while the referee isn’t looking.

Winners: AJ and Daniel Bryan

– After the match, Bryan takes the mic as the fans chant yes. Bryan tells AJ that he loves her. Bryan gets a ring from a crew member at ringside. He admits he lied last week about wanting to get married because he wanted to win the WWE Title. Bryan is for real this week and he drops to one knee to propose. AJ hesitates but Bryan puts the ring on her finger. Bryan puts the microphone up to her and she says yes. They kiss as some of the crowd boos. Bryan starts chanting yes and AJ joins in. The crowd joins them with a mix of no chants.

– Still to come tonight, Show vs. Punk in the main event. Back to commercial.

– More hype for the 1000th RAW with a look back at Steve Austin and The Rock.

– It’s announced that AJ and Daniel Bryan’s wedding will take place next week.

Jack Swagger vs. Ryback

We go to the ring and out first comes Jack Swagger. Ryback is out next with a big explosion.

Ryback hits the ring and Swagger immediately attacks him. Swagger unloads and hits the gutwrench powerbomb. The bell still hasn’t rang yet but Swagger nails a Swagger Bomb in the corner. Swagger applies the ankle lock but Ryback blocks it. Swagger runs right back over him. Swagger goes for the leg again but Ryback fights him off. Ryback with a big clothesline. Ryback slams Swagger hard and then hits three straight powerbombs. Ryback kicks Swagger out of the ring and yells “feed me more” as his music plays. The crowd joins along in the chants.

– Still to come, Show vs. Punk. Back to commercial.

– Back from the break and more plugs for Tout.

– Vickie Guerrero comes out and introduces Dolph Ziggler. Dolph comes out in a suit, holding his Money in the Bank briefcase. Dolph takes the mic and says we’re looking at the next World Heavyweight Champion. It’s just a matter of time before he cashes it in on Sheamus. Ziggler says he will be the best champion in history when he wins. Better than Bret Hart, Steve Austin and The Rock. Ziggler goes on but is interrupted by Chris Jericho.

Jericho hits the ring. Ziggler says tonight isn’t about Jericho and he’s not going to come in and steal Ziggler’s spotlight. Ziggler says he won his Money in the Bank match and Jericho didn’t. Ziggler points out Jericho has never won Money in the Bank. Ziggler asks when is the last time Jericho won anything. Ziggler talks about all the hype around Jericho but says all he does is lose. Ziggler says nobody has been given more opportunities than Jericho. Ziggler says Jericho has been coasting along for so long that he has everyone fooled. Ziggler says Jericho is all hype and asks when the last time he won an important match was. Jericho still hasn’t said a word since coming out. Ziggler wonders if Jericho is losing his touch. Ziggler rubs it in some more but gets laid out with a Codebreaker out of nowhere. Jericho gets a small face chant from the crowd and walks off as Ziggler smirks from the ring.

– Still to come, Show vs. Punk. Back to commercial.

– We get more hype for Tout. This time they show fan videos that have been uploaded to the site tonight. Fans share their favorite RAW moments.

– The announcers hype next week’s RAW with DX kicking things off and Brock Lesnar responding to Triple H’s challenge. Also, The Rock’s return and several others.

Brodus Clay vs. JTG

We go to the ring and out comes Brodus Clay with Naomi and Cameron. Fans voted on WWE’s website tonight and it’s announced that Christian will defend the WWE Intercontinental Title on RAW next week against an un-named opponent. We go to commercial with Clay in the ring.

Back from the commercial and we get the official invitation to Daniel Bryan and AJ’s wedding next week. It’s announced that Bryan and AJ will be special guests on Christian’s Peep Show this Friday on SmackDown. We go back to the ring and here comes JTG.

The bell rings and Clay goes to work on JTG with the power moves. Clay with a big suplex and elbow drop. Clay runs into a big boot and has his knee taken out. JTG takes Clay down and stomps away. JTG continues the assault and mocks Clay’s dancing. Clay finally catches JTG’s clothesline and throws him with a suplex. Clay with a headbutt and splash for the win.

Winner: Brodus Clay

– Clay, Naomi and Cameron dance in the ring with some kids after the match.

– Up next is Punk vs. Big Show. Back to commercial after some more hype for the 1000th RAW.

CM Punk vs. Big Show

Back from the break and out comes WWE Champion CM Punk for tonight’s non-title main event. Big Show is out next.

The bell rings and Punk dodges shots from Show. Punk throws some kicks but Show takes him to the corner and hits a right hand. Punk comes out fighting but Show knocks him to the mat with a headbutt. Show runs over Punk with a clothesline after more offense. Show stands on Punk’s back and goes to the floor for a big chop to the chest. Punk fights back on the floor but Show knocks him back down. Punk shoves Show into the ring post and brings it back in the ring. Punk unloads with kicks but Show drops him with another headbutt.

Show keeps control and puts the boot to Punk in the corner. Show charges in the corner but Punk puts his foot up. Punk leaps off the top but Show catches him in a bearhug. Show slams Punk and runs his mouth to the fans. Show with right hands and more trash talking now. Punk gets up and fights back. He jumps on Show’s back for a sleeper hold. Show breaks out and drops Punk with a sideslam. Show misses the splash from the second rope as Punk rolls out of the way. Punk fights back and staggers Show but can’t knock him down. Punk charges but Show hits a big back body drop. Show gets ready for the knockout punch but Punk ducks it. Punk hits a superkick and another kick to the head. Punk sends Show to the corner with another kick and then hits the high knee. Punk hits another high knee. He nails a third high knee and then the bulldog but it’s blocked. Show misses a splash in the corner and finally goes down.

Punk hits the elbow drop from the top but Show kicks out at 2. Punk springboards in but Show catches him with a huge chokeslam but Punk gets his foot on the bottom rope at the 2 count. Show takes Punk to the corner and works on his ribs. Show with big body shots now. Show pushes the referee down and gets disqualified.

Winner by DQ: CM Punk

– After the bell, Show continues beating Punk up. Show readies for the knockout punch when John Cena’s music hits and out he comes with the briefcase. Show leaves the ring as Cena takes a mic. Cena goes to make his announcement but Show interrupts him. Show thinks he’s going to cash it in now. Show taunts Cena to cash it in. Cena tells Punk to take one week and prepare for the biggest match of his life. Cena says at the 1000th RAW, they will find out who the best in the world really is. Cena announces he will cash in next week for a shot at Punk’s WWE Title. Show still wants him to cash it in. Cena decks Show in the head with the briefcase and celebrates as his music hits. Punk raises up the WWE Title and they meet in the middle of the ring as RAW goes off the air.

– Former WWE superstar John Bradshaw Layfield tweeted the following about Alberto Del Rio during Sunday’s Money in the Bank PPV:

Gotta root for Del Rio for @wwe world championship–handsome, rich, nice cars and very talented. Reminds me of someone I know………….

— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) July 16, 2012

One difference between Del Rio and me is that I didn't drive! @wwe But his ring announcer is pretty good. #MITB

— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) July 16, 2012

– Following John Cena winning the RAW brand’s Money in the Bank match, Chris Jericho tweeted the following congratulatory message to his opponent:

Amazing PPV tonite! Congrats to @johncena for pulling off the win and getting a big assist from the briefcase handle.Great job by all!#MITB

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) July 16, 2012

– Speaking of Cena, he has another “huge announcement” to make on tonight’s RAW:

I've got a huge announcement tonight on #Raw! LIVE 9/8 CT @USA_Network – Video: http://t.co/S4earUFf

— John Cena (@JohnCena) July 16, 2012

– Last night, CM Punk commented on the WWE Championship not being the last mach on the Money In The Bank Pay-Per-View.

Guys.EVERYBODY is mad that I wasn't in the main event. Especially those who have to follow me. Because they can't.Nobody follows the killer.

— player/coach (@CMPunk) July 16, 2012

– Here are some reactions on Twitter to Last Nights  Money in the Bank PPV event.

Gonna be some sore men Monday night. @IAmJericho @JohnCena @mikethemiz @wwethebigshow, Kane all great effort. #MITB solid as hell.

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) July 16, 2012

http://twitter.com/JoeyStyles/status/224697205116768257

Great PPV. @JohnCena wins MITB. Awesome effort by the guys. @WWETheBigShow and @IAmJericho and Kane are better than ever!

— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) July 16, 2012

Amazing PPV tonite! Congrats to @johncena for pulling off the win and getting a big assist from the briefcase handle.Great job by all!#MITB

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) July 16, 2012

– Dolph Ziggler won the SmackDown Money in the Bank match to earn him the right to challenge the World Heavyweight champion at any time over the next year. Ziggler defeated Damien Sandow, Tyson Kidd, Cody Rhodes, Christian, Santino Marella and Sin Cara.

– John Cena captured the RAW brand’s MITB briefcase in the main event of the pay-per-view. Cena can now challenge the WWE Champion at any time in the next year. Cena defeated Chris Jericho, The Big Show, Kane and … The Miz.

The Miz made a surprise return to WWE television at Money in the Bank when he announced himself as an entrant in the match. Miz was qualified to participate as a former WWE Champion. Miz has been off television for several months shooting the WWE Studios movie, The Marine: Homefront.

– The venue that held The WWE Money in the Bank pay-per-view event, US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona, will be the host the 2013 Royal Rumble on Sunday, January 27, 2013 Ticketmaster.com started a pre-sale Sunday night at 5:30 p.m. PST.

The presale password is “RUMBLE.” The pre-sale runs through Friday, after which the general sale begins.

– On the WWE Money In The Bank Pre-Show During the WWE Championship Match between R-Truth and Kofi Kingston and  Hunico & Camacho, Matt Striker mentioned he is a “Cena Hater” and  wants to “See him out of his element”. Later in the match he said he eluded to watching Cena struggle “I say with a smile Cena’s heart will be broken”.

Here is the MITB pre-show that aired before the PPV: