20 best photos from the WWE this week

When this week was said and done, the SummerSlam and NXT Takeover: Brooklyn IV card became a little clearer in the aftermath. A few matches were made official; while we got a pretty good idea of what could be official in the coming weeks.

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Just like last week, this week's WWE television was very solid all around. Raw was a little weaker than the previous week, but still decent; while SmackDown and NXT were tremendous.

My match of the week was no contest, it was Aleister Black v. Tommaso Ciampa for the NXT Championship. It was a match delivered on regular NXT television but was the quality of THE main event of an NXT Takeover special.

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History was also made this week when Monday Night Raw kicked off with the announcement that on October 28th, the WWE will have the first-ever all-women's pay per view, WWE Evolution. The event will feature over 50 women from WWE's past, present, and future in what should truly be a night to remember.

This week's best photos include a wide range of topics including great cosplay, a catfight, a baby doll, and much more. Let's kick things off with literally, a kick.

#20 - Andrade 'Cien' Almas eats a Machka Kick from Rusev

For the first time ever, Rusev and Andrade "Cien" Almas competed, and they didn't disappoint. Rusev got the upper hand with this Machka Kick, but once again Aiden English accidentally cost him the match.

Rusev Day is in trouble after the last two losses that Rusev has suffered. It'll be interesting to see if this leads to Rusev v. Aiden English at SummerSlam.

As for Almas and Rusev, I'd love to see a long-term feud with these two men because they can put on a great match and they each have a feisty woman in their corner with Zelina Vega and Lana respectively.

#19 The Undisputed Era needs eyes in the back of their heads

At the start of NXT this week, The Undisputed Era quickly learned they have a lot of enemies.

Adam Cole has to worry about Ricochet; while Roderick Strong and Kyle O'Reilly have to worry about not one, but two tag teams with Moustache Mountain and the War Raiders.

#18 - How long will this hug truly last?

Sasha Banks and Bayley finally put their differences aside and teamed up to take on a couple of jobbers on Raw. I'm just waiting for the moment that Sasha stabs Bayley in the back for good; whether it be before SummerSlam or leading to a match at WWE Evolution.

#17 Roman eats the steel steps to the delight of a fan

The main event of Monday Night Raw saw Roman Reigns take on Bobby Lashley for the right to face Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship at SummerSlam. In this photo, Lashley sends Reigns into the steel steps and the guy to the right is clearly enjoying that moment based on the smile on his face.

#16 Evolution is reunited!

Randy Orton kicked off SmackDown Live this week to explain his reasoning for brutally attacking Jeff Hardy. This photo captures a reunion of Evolution of sorts as a fan (who did a great job) dressed up as Ric Flair, but I'm not sure if Randy even noticed.

#15 Braun loves meditation

The Constable of Raw, Baron Corbin, ordered Braun Strowman to go through some anger management through meditation with Jinder Mahal and Sunil Singh. Strowman may look calm here, but Sunil was about to GET THESE HANDS shortly after this photo was taken.

#14 Ember Moon in mid-Eclipse

Ember Moon has been battling with Sarah Logan and Liv Morgan of the Riott Squad lately with Ruby Riott on the sidelines. This photo brilliantly captured the moment of Ember taking flight for her Eclipse finisher as she got a win this week on Raw.

#13 When they're together, trouble always follows

This week on Monday Night Raw Mickie James took on Natalya in a match as James and WWE Raw Women's Champion Alexa Bliss are feuding with Ronda Rousey and her friend Nattie. This photo shows the "best friends" coming down the ramp together looking to cause trouble.

#12 The intense scene during introductions of the NXT Championship match

If there was ONE match to watch this week, it was Aleister Black v. Tommaso Ciampa for the NXT Championship. It was the best match of NXT television this year and is on par with a lot of the main events in Takeover history. This photo captures the staredown before the grueling battle.

#11 An angry Daniel Bryan with the fake baby in the ring

Is he staring down The Miz or the baby doll?

Daniel Bryan crashed the Miz and Mrs. premiere party at the end of SmackDown Live to "apologize" for editing the trailer for Miz and Maryse's new reality show. The Miz replaced Monroe Sky with a baby doll and threw it at Bryan. The distraction led to a Skull Crushing Finale and The Miz and Maryse leaving the arena gloating.

#10 Did they put Strowman next to Sasha Banks and Nikki Cross on purpose?

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Monday Night Raw kicked off with the WWE roster on the stage for the big WWE Evolution announcement. The cameraman noticed something very interesting, the rather large Braun Strowman standing next to the short Sasha Banks and Nikki Cross. It was a great photo.

#9 - Billie Kay is the rope in this tug-of-war

The IIconics had reason to be cocky ahead of Billie Kay's match against Asuka. They were involved in Asuka's first ever loss on SmackDown Live. Billie Kay couldn't escape the wrath of Asuka this week, even if Peyton Royce was trying to help pull her to safety.

#8 - Samoa Joe puts the WWE Champion to sleep

SmackDown Live General Manager Paige was in the ring with AJ Styles to sign the WWE Championship contract for SummerSlam. Thanks to a distraction from James Ellsworth getting fired Samoa Joe revealed himself as the #1 contender thanks to a Coquina Clutch.

#7 A catfight breaks out between Lana and Zelina Vega

In the first match on SmackDown Live this week, Rusev took on Andrade 'Cien" Almas. When you have two fiery women like Lana and Zelina Vega, you have to expect they're not going to get along, and well as you can see, they didn't.

#6 The reactions say it all when James Ellsworth was fired

Though I'm not happy that James Ellsworth was fired this week on SmackDown Live, it did lead to a pretty good photo. After berating the SmackDown Live General Manager, Ellsworth was literally kicked out the door by Paige.

#5 Think fast Daniel!

Being the father of a toddler himself, you can only imagine what Daniel Bryan was thinking at this moment when Miz threw the baby doll (who was believed to be Monroe Sky) at him. That distraction gave Miz the upper hand to land a Skull Crushing Finale on his future SummerSlam opponent.

#4 The beauty of the IIconics

The IIconics, Billie Kay and Peyton Royce, made their way to the ring on SmackDown Live this week as Billie Kay took on Asuka. This photo brilliantly captures the beauty of this IIconic duo.

#3 And NEW NXT Champion... Tommaso Ciampa!

After the accidental collision between Johnny Gargano and Aleister Black, the evilest man in NXT, Tommaso Ciampa became the NXT Champion. With Ciampa on top, dark days are definitely ahead on the NXT brand, but potentially a killer triple threat match in Brooklyn.

#2 Carmella throws a tantrum

This photo perfectly captures Carmella's reaction after she tapped out to Becky Lynch's Disarmer on SmackDown Live. Lynch's win gives her a WWE SmackDown Women's Championship match at SummerSlam; where I believe she'll regain the belt.

#1 The women react to WWE Evolution

This was the scene shortly after Stephanie McMahon announced that there will be an all-women's pay per view for the first time called WWE Evolution at the end of October.

It was a great moment to kick off Monday Night Raw and it will be a special evening coming up in about three months.

Edited by Alan John

20 best photos from the WWE this week - July 27, 2018