Three Matches Announced for Next Week’s RAW

WWE announced the following matches for next week’s RAW

Bayley vs. Sasha Banks – The winner will face Alexa Bliss for the RAW Women’s Championship at SummerSlam
Finn Balor vs. The Drifter in a No Disqualification match.
Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollin vs. The Miz, Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel

As always, we will be providing live play-by-play coverage of next week’s show.

Reason The Hardy Boyz’ Deal with Anthem Sports Went Sour

Sports Illustrated claims that The Hardy Boyz were willing to pay between $10,000 and $15,000 for the rights to the “BROKEN” gimmick. This same deal would have included a non-disparagement clause and the Hardys sending out a press release to end the conflict on good terms.

As the deal was approaching completion, Anthem Sports reportedly tried to pull a a fast one and wanted more out of the deal. One of the things they asked for was 50% of all Hardy revenue which including Jeff Hardy’s art and music. The Hardys saw this as a ‘monumental heist and money-grab’ and the deal was not made.

The plan now is for Jeff Jarrett to stall the agreement in hopes that The Hardys will give up pursuing the case.

Dixie Carter Asked If She Would Be At RAW Next Week

While speaking to Sports Illustrated, former TNA President Dixie Carter was asked if she would be appearing on next week’s episode of RAW. She responded with the following:

“I did hear RAW will be in Nashville, which is very interesting. But I wouldn’t tell you either way.”

As previously reported, there is some online speculation that Dixie may play a role in the on-going storyline with Kurt Angle and the news that could “ruin him.” As of right now, it’s just speculation and nothing has been confirmed regarding Dixie showing up on RAW.

Three Matches Announced for Tonight’s SmackDown Live

WWE has announced that Jinder Mahal would be facing Tye Dillinger in a non-title match on tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live. In addition to that match, they have also announced Xavier Woods vs. Jey Usos and Baron Corbin vs. Nakamura.

Check back here at 8PM ET for our live play-by-play coverage of the event.