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It’s a south-of-the-border spectacle on E!’s “Total Divas” when the whole crew (minus the injured Naomi and ostracized Summer Rae) head down to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for Brie Bella’s bachelorette party. It’s all fun in the sun for everyone involved – everyone, that is, except Eva Marie, who worries her still-secret sober lifestyle will put a damper on the festivities. Ironically enough, her awkward attempts to cut and run when the libations start to flow make things more uncomfortable than if she had come clean in the first place. When all is said and done, she does just that and the ladies more or less shrug it off, even capping the trip by taking a swim alongside some dolphins. Photos: Divas soak up the sun  |  Who had the Sound Byte of the Week? Speaking of secrets, a loosened-up Nikki Bella spills a whopper to Natalya that only Brie knew previously – she’d been married once, for several years, to her high school sweetheart, as a result of a Vegas weddi...

Tensions turn volatile between WWE World Heavyweight Title Ladder Match combatants COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nine days before the WWE Money in the Bank pay-per-view, an intense 4-on-3 Handicap Match rocked SmackDown. Plus, Dean Ambrose lost control against Kane, Fandango continued to feel the heat of an emotional love triangle, and one Superstar scored a huge victory over the reigning Intercontinental Champion. Poised and ready to compete in the  WWE World Heavyweight Champion Ladder Match at WWE Money in the Bank, John Cena kicked off SmackDown – recapping how the unprecedented match came about and asserting that he would reign supreme to become a 15-time World Champion! Save Bray Wyatt, the Cenation leader’s imminent adversaries (and Paul Heyman) each emerged to dispute his claim and explain why they would be the victorious Superstar in the pay-per-view showdown. Superstars say who will win the WWE World Heavyweight Title The volatile situation reached a boiling poin...

Can WWE World Heavyweight Title Ladder Match partners co-exist? Tonight on SmackDown, every member of WWE Money in the Bank’s unprecedented WWE World Heavyweight Championship Ladder Match will compete in a huge 4-on-3 Handicap Match. Randy Orton, Bray Wyatt, Cesaro & Alberto Del Rio will battle John Cena, Roman Reigns & Sheamus in an explosive confrontation that could reach chaotic levels. Every Money in the Bank competitor ever  |  Match preview Moreover, with the climb for WWE’s most prestigious title fast approaching and each championship contender eyeing an opportunity to grab greatness, will these Superstar-studded teams be able to stay in sync with their Money in the Bank foes? Don’t miss this massive match tonight at 8/7 CT on Syfy!

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ORLANDO, Fla. —   Tyson Kidd finally reached his breaking point this week on NXT, as he walked out on Sami Zayn in the middle of a bout against NXT Tag Team Champions The Ascension! In Divas action, Sasha Banks battled feisty newcomer Alexa Bliss. Would The Boss be able to put aside the strife brewing among the BFFs to focus on the match? And a new tag team stormed onto the scene, as the duo of Aiden English & Simon Gotch, known as The Vaudevillains, made their debut. NXT photos  | Video highlights  |  Watch NXT on WWE Network Alexa Bliss def. Sasha Banks Newcomer Alexa Bliss  challenged Sasha Banks to a match last week after The Boss got sassy with the sparkly Diva. Banks looked well on her way to victory this week after trapping Bliss in a surfboard submission. However, the bickering between Summer Rae and NXT Women’s Champion Charlotte finally came to blows, which distracted Banks , giving Bliss the opening to roll up The Boss and...

At Money in the Bank, the WWE Universe will witness not just the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Ladder Match, but also a traditional Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match! WWE COO Triple H confirmed the news in a WWE.com exclusive interview with Michael Cole on June 18. In addition to announcing the contest, The Game named the match’s first participant: Seth Rollins. Find out how to watch Money in the Bank  |  Watch Triple H's announcement On Sunday, June 29, a contract for a WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match will be contained in a briefcase suspended above the ring. The first Superstar to capture the briefcase will then have the right to “cash in” the contract and demand his title match at the time and place of his choosing. With Rollins so far the only competitor named to this Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match, the WWE Universe no doubt anxiously awaits the rest of the match lineup to be announced. Although The Game has not ...

Batista was cheered exactly twice during his much-anticipated return to WWE after a four-year absence: The night he came back, and the night he quit. Bolstered by a series of circumstances nobody saw coming, the WWE Universe turned en masse against The Animal when he won the Royal Rumble Match, earning a main-event spot at WrestleMania that many WWE fans felt rightly belonged to the ascendant Daniel Bryan. While Batista soldiered on against an increasingly hostile audience, his return took on a life of its own, embarking on twists and turns that took The Animal from the main event of The Show of Shows to the bottom of a six-Superstar pileup before he finally quit on the June 2 episode of Raw, less than six months into his comeback. WWE.com was able to catch up with The Animal before he hits the press trail to promote his summer blockbuster, “Guardians of the Galaxy,” and got the skinny on what, exactly, was going through “Bootista’s” mind over the last half-year, w...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – While Seth Rollins dropped a potential bombshell, it was The New Face of Fear that overcame three champions and sent a definitive message that they are ready for WWE Money in the Bank. Kicking off WWE Main Event, Seth Rollins congratulated the “volcano” that is Roman Reigns, for winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match Qualifying Battle Royal on Raw. However, he also pointed out that Reigns crossed The Authority and there would be definite repercussions this Monday on Raw. In reference to his “former business associates” – Reigns and Dean Ambrose – Rollins commented that he was the only one that could control them. Rollins then claimed that, in addition to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Ladder Match at the June 29 pay-per-view, there would also be a Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match – and that he was the first entrant in that contest. Whether that match is, in fact, a reality remains to be seen. But when Ambrose eme...

WWE Superstars John Cena and Batista, WWE Divas The Bella Twins and WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino are scheduled to greet fans, sign autographs and pose for photo ops during the Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, June 20-22 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Bella Twins will appear on Friday, June 20, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.; Bruno Sammartino is set for Saturday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Batista is scheduled for Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m.; and John Cena is slated for 10:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 22. Final schedules for photo ops, autographs and panel programming – The Bella Twins and Batista will conduct Q&A sessions during their respective allotted times – will be released shortly. Tickets for all events are extremely limited. "I always have a great time meeting the Cenation fans at Wizard World events," says Cena. "I can't wait to return to the 'City of Brotherly Love' for Wizard World Philadelp...

Money in the Bank is just days away, with the WWE Universe anxiously anticipating the crowning of a new WWE World Heavyweight Champion and a new “Mr. Money in the Bank,” both of which will be decided in hellacious Ladder Matches this Sunday night. Before WWE’s ring warriors prepare to scale the heights and grasp at destiny, they’ll bring the fight to Washington, D.C., for Monday Night Raw, where the remaining participants in the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match  will be announced. As the WWE locker room waits to see who will join Seth Rollins in that high-flying, steel-bending battle, WWE.com has five thoughts on what we can expect from this week’s exciting edition of Raw.

ORLANDO, Fla. — On an action-packed edition of WWE NXT, NXT Champion Adrian Neville successfully defended his title against a desperate Tyson Kidd in a Takeover rematch. Tension brewing among NXT Women’s Champion Charlotte, Sasha Banks & Summer Rae cost The BFFs a Six-Diva Tag Team Match, while Sami Zayn foiled the masked machinations of newcomer “Mr. NXT.” NXT photos  | Highlights & exclusives  |  Watch NXT on WWE Network Paige, Emma & Bayley def. Charlotte, Sasha Banks & Summer Rae After suffering a vicious assault at the hands of the BFFs, Bayley  was joined by her new pals, WWE Divas Champion Paige  and Emma , to battle the mean girls in a Six-Diva Tag Team Match. However, there was obvious tension brewing among Charlotte , Summer Rae  and Sasha Banks . Though they looked dominant throughout the match, the BFFs’ unspoken uneasiness boiled over when Charlotte shoved Summer Rae to the arena floor with a boot. The distraction a...

With The Authority controversially stripping Daniel Bryan of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship , Superstars will battle in a high-stakes Ladder Match at Money in the Bank  for the vacant title. But who will take the remaining spots in that match? Watch Stephanie and Triple H’s historic announcement Alberto Del Rio, Randy Orton, Sheamus and Cesaro have already punched their tickets to what may be the biggest Ladder Match of all time. With the clock ticking to the Money in the Bank pay-per-view on June 29 , it will be interesting to see if the next elite combatant will join their ranks tonight on SmackDown.

With Ambrose banned from ringside, 3MB opted to interrupt the ultra-explosive match between Reigns and Intercontinental Champion Bad New Barrett – and Reigns would make them pay for it. Witness the Spear solution | Celebrities we'd like to see compete in WWE Railing back from the triple intrusion that forced the referee to call for the bell, The Shield powerhouse proceeded to hurl Jinder Mahal over the announce table. He then delivered a Spear to Drew McIntyre and an even more devastating second one to Heath Slater in mid-air, as his adversary was leaping at him from the steel ring steps.

GREEN BAY, Wisc. – The Lunatic Fringe ran into some “business” issues as he battled The Eater of Worlds for a monumental opportunity at WWE Monday in the Bank, Roman Reigns wreaked havoc on everyone in sight and The King of Swing scored a huge triumph over United States Champion Sheamus. An amped up Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns kicked off SmackDown, promising to take out WWE COO Triple H, shut down “The Seth Rollins Business” for good, and maybe even beat Randy Orton to the World Title in the WWE World Heavyweight Title Ladder Match at the June 29 pay-per-view . Watch the lastest Triple H WWE.com Exclusive However, Triple H soon interrupted, pointing out that there were only so many spots in the unprecedented Ladder Match, before flipping a coin to see which Shield member would get the opportunity to qualify on SmackDown. After Ambrose won the toss, The Game announced that he would be in a qualifying SmackDown main event against Bray Wyatt. Not wanting Reigns to feel...

When WWE Divas Champion Paige was forced to relinquish the NXT Women’s Championship, the door of opportunity swung wide open for the competitive roster of NXT’s toughest ladies. An eight-Diva tournament that featured a healthy mix of WWE veterans and NXT stars promised to create a history-making platform for the NXT Universe to witness. While Charlotte eventually captured the coveted the title, the tournament served as the perfect stage for NXT’s newest Diva, Alexa Bliss. “I feel very humbled by the whole experience,” Alexa told WWE.com. The pint-sized newcomer scored an upset over Alicia Fox in the first round only to fall to Charlotte in the semi-finals. Despite her loss, Alexa’s debut created a favorable buzz throughout the NXT Universe. Watch NXT Women's Championship Tournament highlights “It was an honor to be in the ring with two such amazing Divas. This truly is the most amazing time in my life right now,” Alexa said. So just how exactly did Alexa Bl...

Will the Hounds get their justice? While it appears Seth Rollins has truly seized an opportunity by aligning himself with WWE COO Triple H , the former Architect of The Shield has also made two very dangerous enemies in his former “brothers,” Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns. Watch Rollins’ former partners share harsh words on Raw Following Rollins’ devastating betrayal of his fellow Hounds of Justice  last Monday, Ambrose and Reigns had some fightin’ words for their ex-cohort and The Game on this week’s Raw. And with John Cena helping them dispose of The Wyatt Family roadblock , it will be interesting to see if they come to SmackDown ready to turn those words into action. Tune in tonight at 8/7 CT on Syfy to see. For further insight, don’t miss SmackDown Pre-Show, beginning at 7:30 ET, exclusively on WWE Network.

If Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns were to take on a third Superstar to replace Seth Rollins, they would be wise to join forces with a competitor akin to the former Architect of The Shield. That means someone athletic and technical, fearless and versatile, possessing a strong connection with the WWE Universe and the “no quit” mentality of The Hounds of Justice. And who better fits that description than WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan? Despite his legions of fans and unquestionable success in the squared circle, some (ahem, The Authority) continue to doubt The Beard.  Joining forces with two similarly slighted Superstars — who he coincidentally battled in their very first WWE match at WWE TLC 2012 — would be a perfect way for Bryan to make the naysayers believe. If the question is whether the WWE Universe would be interested in seeing an alliance between Bryan and what’s left of The Shield, the answer is surely a roaring, resounding, “Yes!” — JAKE GRATE ...

Now, listen. If you lose a high-flyer, you’d better grab one to replace him and no WWE Superstar adheres as closely to the Seth Rollins blueprint as John Morrison. The WWE Universe went gaga for Rollins’ aerial tactics throughout The Shield’s dominant run, but The Prince of Parkour was scaling structures and confounding opponents long before The Architect threw on his Kevlar. Granted, it’s hard to tell if the former Intercontinental Champion’s mindset — to say nothing of his sartorial tendencies — would exactly adhere to the aesthetic of The Shield (though we’d pay good money to see Roman Reigns in a chinchilla coat). But the in-ring transition would be smooth, and might even be an improvement in some places. Rollins was big on self-sacrifice — a younger, lither Mick Foley who swapped a button-down for bulletproof. Morrison, with his kicks that flowed like rubber but hit like rock, was efficient without taking too much out of himself. There’s no doubt that his inclusi...

If Triple H’s “Plan B” worked, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns are currently scrambling like ants that just had their hill kicked over. What they need right now is someone who will hold them together. Who they need is Cody Rhodes. A natural leader who has spent too much of his career being led, the second-generation competitor has a veteran’s instinct in the body of a young gun — just like Seth Rollins. But he also has more polish than the onetime Architect of The Shield and his risks are more calculated. It’s true that he’s been slumping as of late, but Rhodes is the type of athlete who thrives — almost exclusively — in dare-to-be-great situations. If he’s missed the mark recently, it’s because he’s not being challenged. And the challenge that lies ahead of Ambrose and Reigns is the exact kind of do-or-die moment that forces Cody to live up to his boundless potential. The Cody Rhodes that squared off with The Shield in December 2013 was the best Cody Rhodes we’ve eve...

It’s hard to fathom the neon-clad Dolph Ziggler trading in his pinks and lime greens for The Shield’s paramilitary black, let alone downplaying his bombastic nature to fall in line with The Hounds of Justice’s serious, business-first approach. Those details aside, The Showoff would nonetheless fit in nicely with Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns should they ever want to bolster their ranks in a post-Seth Rollins era. Much like The Architect, Ziggler is a versatile ring mechanic who’s more than capable of rousing the WWE Universe to its feet with crazily athletic moves. If Reigns packs the power and Ambrose brings the unpredictability, then The Showoff’s flash would balance the team dynamic. More important, the outspoken former World Heavyweight Champion shares Ambrose and Reigns’ disdain for WWE COO Triple H and The Authority’s heavy-handed rule.  Few Superstars have been as bold as Ziggler in criticizing WWE’s King of Kings, and though it’s unlikely anyone will ever...

Although it’s unlikely they make tactical vests large enough for the barrel-chested 290-pounder, Big E’s agility and superhuman strength would help ensure that The Hounds of Justice remain the big dogs in the yard for the foreseeable future. While in NXT, Big E waged war with The Shield as the group was just beginning its campaign of destruction, and even defeated Seth Rollins for the NXT Championship in early 2013. Why not replace The Architect with the man who ended his only solo title reign as a contracted WWE competitor?  It might seem like overkill to add a second powerhouse to The Shield — Roman Reigns fills that role just fine — but when has this ruthless faction ever been worried about using excessive force? Besides, if you thought the group’s original Triple Powerbomb was impressive, just imagine the types of three-man maneuvers The Shield could pull off with this hulking former Intercontinental Champion in their midst. — JAMES WORTMAN

Seth Rollins was The Shield’s go-to high-flyer. If Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose are looking for a new aerial expert, there’s no one better to fill the spot than reigning NXT Champion Adrian Neville . A world-traveled competitor, Neville’s arsenal of high-flying maneuvers is unlike anything the WWE Universe has ever seen. Seemingly able to defy the laws of physics, Neville’s moniker of “The Man That Gravity Forgot” is well-earned. He can flip out of any situation and land on his feet with deceptive ease. Every time he takes flight, Neville soars through the air with equal parts grace and reckless abandon, risking his well-being for the pursuit of victory. A true daredevil, the most impressive move in Neville’s game plan is the Red Arrow, a jaw-dropping, gravity-defying Shooting Star Press with a few mid-air rotations thrown in, just because he can. While Seth Rollins is a formidable flier, Neville might be the best to ever do it. That would make him the perfect fit f...

No one saw it coming — least of all Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose — when Seth Rollins cracked a steel chair across the back of The Shield’s juggernaut on the June 9 edition of Raw. After witnessing one brother fall victim to a premeditated act of betrayal from another, The Lunatic Fringe soon suffered a similar fate as a succession of savage chair strikes from the flak-jacketed turncoat kept him grounded. The Hounds of Justice had been put down. Triple H’s “Plan B” had succeeded. The Architect of The Shield had become its arsonist. Since that night in Indianapolis — incidentally in the same building where the trio made their WWE debut — the WWE Universe has struggled to put the pieces together. As we wait for Ambrose and Reigns to make their next move in the wake of Rollins’ treason, we wonder: If The Shield were to replace Rollins with a new third member of the group, who should they choose? WWE.com’s editors picked six hypothetical Hounds of Justice that we’d like t...

At WWE Payback, an as-yet-undetermined number of competitors will vie for the opportunity to challenge for Daniel Bryan’s illustrious WWE World Heavyweight Championship. And they’ll do it in one of the most brutal and unpredictable match stipulations in history — a Money in the Bank Ladder Match. But there’s one more catch. If Daniel Bryan is medically unable to compete at Money in the Bank, this unique Ladder Match will turn into a championship bout for the first time ever. As ordered by Stephanie McMahon on the June 2 edition of Raw, if Bryan is able to compete, he will face Kane in a Stretcher Match with the title on the line. If not, the title will officially be vacated, and will be up for grabs in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Later that night, Alberto Del Rio officially became the first entrant into the Ladder Match, as Mexico’s Greatest Export downed Dolph Ziggler in a back and forth one-on-one battle. Who else will be part of this potentially historic ...

At Money in the Bank, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan will either return to action to take on Kane, the very Superstar who put him on the disabled list in the first place, or Stephanie McMahon will strip him of WWE’s most prized crown and put the title up for grabs in the night's Money in the Bank Ladder Match. If Bryan is able to compete, the former tag team partners will face off in not just any ordinary matchup. Instead, their championship contest will be a Stretcher Match, a bout that can only be won when one Superstar incapacitates his opponent long enough to place him onto a stretcher, wheel him up the aisle and past a finish line. The Beard knows what it’s like to be strapped to a gurney. Bryan had to be carted out of the arena after Kane Tombstoned him three times — including once on a set of steel steps —on the April 21 edition of Raw. The popular “Yes!” Man earned some measure of retribution on May 4 with a victory over The Devil’s Favorite ...