Brock Lesnar Storyline Update (Video), Rusev Suffers Minor Injury, This Week's WWE SmackDown
- As seen on tonight's RAW, WWE United States Champion Rusev came out with his ribs taped out. The WWE website notes that doctors confirmed bruised ribs for Rusev.
- WWE has announced that tomorrow's live SmackDown will feature Nikki Bella's return and AJ Styles addressing the WWE Universe following his SummerSlam win over John Cena.
- No word yet on what they have planned for Brock Lesnar but RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon stated on tonight's show that there will be repercussions for Lesnar crossing the line with the F5 to SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon. Below is video from that segment.
Will there be punishment in store for @BrockLesnar after his actions last night at #SummerSlam? #RAW @StephMcMahon https://t.co/U2fvhtN7Ds
— WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2016