Will the Beast make Hotlanta into Suplex City?

Cody Rhodes wants one final fight with Brock Lesnar, and is waiting in his hometown for a response! Will The Beast give him the answer he wants tonight on Raw?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• GUNTHER VS Matt Riddle; Gunther wins.
• Undisputed WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez VS Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green; Sonya & Chelsea win and become the new Undisputed WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions.
• Viking Rules Match: The Viking Raiders VS The Alpha Academy; The Viking Raiders win.
• Shayna Baszler VS Nikki Cross; Shayna wins.
• Bronson Reed VS Shinsuke Nakamura; Bronson wins, by disqualification.
• Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships: Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn VS Damian Priest & Dominik Mysterio w/ Rhea Ripley & Finn Balor; Kevin & Sami win and retain the titles.

PLAY BY PLAY

Cody Rhodes is here!

The fans fire up as one of their own, The American Nightmare, heads to the ring. They sing along with his song, “WHOA~ OH!” Cody gives away the weight belt and “WHOA~ OH!” fires off the pyro. Fans chant for “CODY! CODY!” as he gets the mic, and he takes a moment to enjoy the homecoming reception. They chant “WELCOME HOME! WELCOME HOME!” and Cody smiles. Cody then says, “So… Atlanta… My home… What do you guys wanna talk about?” Cody says they don’t really have to talk, “because there’s this large shadow that looms over this sold out State Farm Arena tonight.

“It’s the same shadow that looms over every arena we go to. We’re talking, of course, about… Brock Lesnar.” Cody says one thing is for sure when Lesnar is called to the ring, when his card has been pulled in the past, he indeed shows up. So there’s no need for talk, Lesnar just needs to come to the ring, accept the challenge for SummerSlam! You heard ’em, Brock! So get out here, right now! Cody waits, but nothing happens. Fans boo, and Cody grows impatient. Lesnar is here tonight, but this is the MO, right? Brock is gonna be fashionably late, right? Well if maybe he shows up at 9 o’clock Eastern, Cody will be here.

Oh wait, Lesnar might wait until the end! Well guess what? Cody will still be in the ring waiting. Oh, wait, wait! Lesnar might wait until the very end of the night, but mark Cody’s words, he’ll still be in this ring waiting for him! Fans fire up and chant for “CODY! CODY!” as he waits. But Cody says he’d be remised if he didn’t bring up that WWE is the house that built him. But what we may not know, the woman that built Cody is here in the front row. That’s Cody’s mom, Michelle. And the thing about her is, there’s a reason the Nightmare Family’s catchphrase isn’t “Let’s get funky like a monkey.”

Cody wishes he could do it like Dusty, but the other side of his family, the one that trained him, taught him to get up outta the mud, and taught him to fight is a fighter herself! But one thing about Lesnar is that their relationship has been complexed. There are only two words that describe it and they’re not really Cody’s hit single or representative of him. But the only words he can think of are… hard times. But that’s okay. Tonight, as Cody has said, when Lesnar shows up here, it won’t be hard times for Cody. Not in Cody’s home state, hometown or in front of his people! It will be hard times for LESNAR! God Bless, enjoy Raw, he loves y’all very much!

Cody drops the mic and goes out to hug his family in the front row. And NOW Lesnar shows up! Cody is ready! He goes to the ramp, but then the music stops. Fans boo and Cody is confused. Is Lesnar trying to troll Cody? Is Lesnar taunting Cody? Cody goes up the ramp, but then the music starts again! Cody isn’t waiting, he storms right up to the entryway! Cody is on the hunt, but then there’s chairs and other stuff thrown around! Lesnar TOSSES Cody back, out and then SMACKS him with the chair! And again! Lesnar tricked Cody into a trap and is now beating him down! Lesnar RAMS Cody into the apron!

Lesnar pushes Cody around the way, fans rally for Cody but Lesnar just POSTS him instead! Lesnar fireman’s carries, and he stares Michelle right down as he F5s Cody to the floor!! Fans boo and chant “YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!” but Lesnar just smiles. Lesnar looms over Cody, drags him back up, and puts on the KIMURA!! Lesnar broke that arm once, does he want to do it again!? Lesnar lets off before anything snaps, and then he stares the family down again. Lesnar drags Cody up, puts him in the ring, and he storms around Cody while fans boo. Cody stands, but into another KIMURA!!

Lesnar pulls on the arm and Cody endures, but again Lesnar lets off before the arm breaks. Fans boo as hard as they can, but Lesnar says, “Challenge accepted! I’ll see you at SummerSlam, b*tch.” Fans boo more, but will Cody be able to exact his revenge once and for all in Detroit?

GUNTHER VS Matt Riddle!

Der Ring General may have beaten The Original Bro before, but he had Imperium backing him then! With Ludwig Kaiser & Giovanni Vinci banned from ringside, can Riddle win a fair fight? Or will Gunther still keep the mat sacred?

The bell rings and the two circle. They tie up, Gunther gets around but Riddle fights the sleeper. Riddle switches, Gunther wrenches and they clinch in a corner. The ref counts, Gunther lets off to CHOP! Fans “WOO~!” and Riddle sputters, but Gunther CHOPS again! Gunther pie faces Riddle but Riddle fires forearms! And CHOPS! And leaps on for a GUILLOTINE! But Gunther brings Riddle up, only for Riddle to shift to a SLEEPER! Gunther SLAMS Riddle, down, then YANKS him up in a SLEEPER! But Riddle slips free to get an ARMBAR! Gunther stacks Riddle, TWO! Riddle kicks but Gunther ducks!

Imperium watches from gorilla as Gunther back suplexes, only for Riddle to land on his feet! Riddle jumps on, FLYING TRIANGLE HOLD! Gunther drops to his knees but he stays up! Gunther deadlifts Riddle, but Riddle throws down elbows! And then RANAS Gunther up and out of the ring! And PENALTY KICKS from the apron! Fans fire up and Riddle watches Gunther go around the way. Riddle leaps off the steps, but Gunther CHOPS him outta the sky! And then scoop SLAMS him on the floor! Gunther scowls and fans boo but Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and fans rally as both men are down after Riddle hit a Superplex. Riddle and Gunther rise, and Riddle fires palm strikes! Gunther CHOPS! Riddle CHOPS! And CHOPS! Gunther CHOPS again! Riddle CHOSP again! And throws a forearm! Gunther shoves, Riddle BOOTS, Gunther spins around to CHOP! But Riddle spins Gunther to PELE! Gunther goes to a corner, Riddle kips up! Fans fire up and Riddle runs in to forearm smash! And then side to side for another forearm smash! Gunther fights the exploder to UPPERCUT! Riddle fires a forearm, Gunther UPPERCUTS! They go back and forth, Riddle BOOTS, and BROSPLODERS!

Fans fire up as Riddle runs to KICK Gunther in the back! Gunther snarls so Riddle runs, but Gunther blocks the Penalty Kick! Riddle fires a forearm, but Gunther CHOPS! Riddle KICKS! Gunther CHOPS! Riddle KICKS! And KICKS! And kicks, but Gunther blocks to CLUB the leg, CHOP the chest, and GERMAN SPUPLEX! Riddle stands, into a LARIAT! Cover, TWO!! Riddle survives and Imperium can’t believe it! Gunther stands up, fans rally for Riddle again, and Gunther swings, into a ripcord! FINAL FLASH! Another! Riddle runs to BLINDSIDE KNEE! Cover, TWO!! Gunther survives and Atlanta can’t believe it!

Riddle goes up and fans fire up, for the FLOATING BRO onto knees!! Gunther saves himself, then runs in to SHOTGUN! Gunther reels Riddle in, to GENERAL BOMB!! Cover, Gunther wins!

Winner: Gunther, by pinfall

The Bro got that fair fight, but it still wasn’t enough for him to win! Gunther stands on the commentary table to shout at fans, then he gets a mic. Fans boo and Gunther eggs them on. “You can boo me as much as you want! It will not change the fact that tonight is the greatest night of your sad lives, because you came HERE! Because you came here tonight, to see the greatest Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion of all time! Matt Riddle is done. I am building a legacy! DREW MCINTYRE! If you want to ride on my coattail, be my guest. But just like everybody else, you will fall victim to Der Ring General!” The challenge has been issued, how will the Scottish Warrior respond?

Backstage interview with Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez.

Jackie Redmond is with the WWE Women’s Tag Team champions and says later tonight is a huge match against Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville. What do they feel is the deciding factor in successfully defending the titles tonight? Liv doesn’t think it is as simple one factor. As much as Sonya & Chelsea love to complain about the rules, they don’t really play by them, which is super ironic. But you can’t become the champs without being ready for anything. And Raquel says that they know better than anyone that the tougher the battle, the sweeter the victory.

Liv says exactly! That is why they won’t back down from anyone! Not from Sonya & Chelsea, not Trish & Zoey, not Kayden & Katana. But what about Rhea Ripley? Rhea tells Jackie to leave and she does. Raquel says not even Rhea. Liv says they don’t know how many times they have to say it, but they’re just not- RHEA HEADBUTTS LIV! And then the brawl is on with Raquel! Big Mami Cool sends Rhea into trunks, and then producers rush in! Rhea kicks Raquel’s leg out! The producers tell Rhea to back off! Liv and Raquel regroup but that kick to the leg was rough. Will the Women’s Tag Team Champions even make it to their match?

The Judgment Day heads to the ring!

Mami regroups with her boys after taking out the Women’s Tag Champions, and Dom checks her teeth for her. She’s okay, and they all go down the ramp. What will they have to say? We’ll hear, after the break.

Raw returns and Rhea gets the mic to say “The Judgment Day, we’re stronger than ever. I mean, did anyone really think that we were just gonna break up? I mean, anyone with half a brain cell could tell that we’re just better than everyone, huh? We’re just built differently. We’re not fragile, we’re not gonna shatter because someone’s ego got bruised. And now that no one can stop us, we not only run Monday Night Raw, but we absolutely dominate it. I mean, Raquel Rodriguez sorta just found that out, didn’t she? Because I am the most dominant woman here in this entire industry! I am unbeatable as the Women’s World Champion!

“And Finn and Damian, they will become world champions. But tomorrow night, my Latino Heat…” Fans boo as Rhea says Dom will become NXT North American Champion. Dom says tomorrow night, and then he gets drowned out by boos! Tomorrow on NXT, Dom vows to beat Wes Lee! Damian says okay, we get it. “But get this: all those boos won’t change the fact that tomorrow night, Dominik becomes the NXT North American Champion! Hell, all those boos won’t change the fact that I am guaranteed to be world champion.” Damian tells Finn to take it easy, because Finn still gets first crack at Seth Rollins.

Finn says thanks Damian, he loves ya. And speaking of Seth, whatever you have to say later tonight, Finn will be listening. But just remember that the issues that they have will never be over until Finn’s arm is raised as the NEW World Heavyweight Champion!! Dom says that’s because the Judgment Day- The boos get louder and he tells them all to shut up! But here come Kevin & Sami! Sami has a mic and he wants everyone to hold on. Fans chant for Sami, he thanks them, an d says this is what he was gonna say. HE feels he has a good relationship with the WWE Universe. And generally speaking, he knows what they like and dislike.

But to make sure we’re all on the same page, he wants to ask the fine people of Atlanta, “Did you pay your hard earned money to come here tonight and listen to Dominik Mysterio talk?” Fans boo and say no, so there it is! Sami then asks if they came here to see someone shut Dominik’s mouth for him! The fans cheer because yes! And that means they’re in luck. Or rather, Sami & Kevin are in luck, because they get to do it! Tonight, Dom & Damian take on the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions!! Damian says okay. The Judgment Day have focused on individual titles, but he sees some titles that would look great in their collection.

If Kevin & Sami are so confident they’re gonna win, why not put the titles on the line tonight? Fans do like the sound of that. Sami says that’s not a bad idea, but he feels like he should let Kevin weigh in on this. Kevin’s been listening for over five minutes and looks agitated. “Kev, take it away.” Fans cheer as Sami hands over the mic. Fans chant for “K O! K O!” and Kevin says he can say whatever he wants? Yes. If they want the tag titles on the line, fine! He doesn’t care, he just wants to Stunner Priest and punch Dom’s stupid face! Title match, YOU’RE ON!! LET’S GO!! The Prizefighter & Great Liberator are ready, but will they make it out of Atlanta with gold?

The trainer checks Raquel’s leg.

Adam Pearce asks if she’s okay, and the trainer says technically, yes. She can be cleared, but he’d feel better if she could stand on her own. Raquel says they can’t cancel tonight’s match! They let the belts go because of injury before, Raquel had to find a new partner, they can’t do that again. Raquel insists on competing. Pearce makes sure all are in agreement. Yes, both Liv & Raquel want to, and the trainer says Raquel is cleared. Then the match is on! Liv & Raquel head out, but will they still be #LivingLarge? We find out, after the break.

Undisputed WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships: Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez VS Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green!

Morgan & Raquel have reunited but already they might be in trouble after pushing Rhea Ripley. Will they be able to survive the Pride Fighter & Hot Mess? Or will the Complaint Department actually have something to be happy about for once?

Raw returns and the teams sort out. Liv and Sonya start, and the two rush in at the bell! Sonya BOOTS Liv, talks trash, and bumps her off buckles. Tag to Chelsea and they stomp away on Liv. Chelsea & Sonya double suplex, hold Liv up, and then SLAM her down! Chelsea drops an elbow, covers, TWO! Chelsea bumps Liv off buckles, tags Sonya, and Sonya taunts the fans. Sonya fires off fast hands on Liv high and low, but lets off as the ref counts. Sonya soaks up the heat, runs in, but Liv FROCKS her! And hits Chelsea! Fans fire up as Liv fights back! Liv BOOTS Sonya runs in, but Sonya picks her up! Liv hops off to ENZIGURI!

Fans fire upas Liv hurries, hot tag to Raquel! Raquel still rallies, even with one good leg! Raquel scoops and SNAKE EYES! Sonya ducks one lariat but not the SOUTHPAW! Raquel scoops Sonya to FALL AWAY SLAM! Chelsea gets up but Raquel BOOTS her off the apron! Raquel runs in but Sonya POSTS her! Sonya then CHOP BLOCKS the leg, and has that bad leg for a HALF CRAB! Fans boo and Raquel endures as Sonya sits deep! Raquel powers up and fans rally, but Sonya drags her away from ropes! Sonya pulls on the leg, but Raquel powers up again! Raquel uses the good leg to fight forward, but Sonya drags her back again!

Sonya sits deep on the hold again! Liv returns to CLOBBER Sonya! Fans rally and Raquel crawls, hot tags to Chelsea and Liv! Liv rallies on Chelsea with big shoulders! Chelsea goes to a corner, Liv back body blocks! And then SHINING WIZARDS! Snapmare and Liv goes up, to FLYING CODE BREAKER! Liv then hits ObLIVion!! Cover, SONYA KNEES LIV DOWN!! Sonya goes back to her corner and calls to Chelsea. Chelsea crawls but Sonya sees Raquel on the apron! Sonya rushes over to YANK Raquel down and CHOP BLOCK the leg again! Chelsea gets Liv but Liv shoves free! O’Conner Roll, TWO!

Sonya SUCKER PUNCHES Liv! Chelsea hits UNPRETTY-HER!! Cover, TWO!?!? Liv survives and shocks the Complaint Department! Sonya tags back in, Chelsea sets Liv up again but Liv wrenches to a JAWBKREAKER! Liv avoids the knee, rolls Sonya up, TWO!! Chelsea chicken wings, ANOTHER UNPRETTY-HER! SLIDING KNEE!! Cover, Sonya & Chelsea win!

Winners: Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green, by pinfall (NEW Undisputed WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions)

Now the fans are in shock! Sonya & Chelsea no longer have anything to complain about, they just took the titles! Will they now rub it into everyone’s faces from Raw to SmackDown to even NXT?

Sonya & Chelsea celebrate backstage.

Byron Saxton congratulates them on the win, but points out they essentially had a 2v1 advantage. Sonya has him stop there. No one wants to hear about that “fake” injury! They are champions! They were the moment they first stepped into the ring together. Chelsea has so many people to thank! First, her fans, of course. So many people believed in her! Her mom, her dad, her sister, her cat! Sonya says this is a great moment. Chelsea also thanks the team at her favorite tanning salon. Okay, they will get going, but they are going to run this division, and everyone’s gonna know it. Sonya has Chelsea cut the rest of her list, but who will be on their list of challengers?

Byron Saxton has a sit-down interview with Seth Rollins.

Byron says he appreciates Rollins taking this time. Rollins fist bumps and says anything for #SaxMan. Byron brings up that we know what Finn Balor wants. But what are Rollins’ plans when it comes to defending the world title? Rollins has BIG plans! SummerSlam is right around the corner, the biggest party of the summer, and the WHC deserves a marquee match. Now, Rollins has been thinking on possible challenges, and it is a very short list. But he has to be honest, Finn has earned a place on the list. So have guys like Damian Priest, Drew McIntyre, Gunther, Kevin- Oh, Finn walks in.

Finn takes over the interview and Rollins apologizes to Byron. Finn sits down to look Rollins in the eye, and says we all know why he’s here. Finn wants his rematch. And he doesn’t care how many other “contenders” are on the list, the line starts with Finn. Rollins knows and Finn knows that the issues between them are far from over. So do what you gotta do, talk to Pearce, and make the match. Rollins sighs, and tells Finn that he understands where Finn is coming from. But Finn has to stop living int he past. No, no, no. Finn isn’t living in the past. He is living in chaos. And that chaos is where he will take the title.

Finn will do what Rollins did to him. He will hurt Rollins, he will laugh in Rollins’ face, and he will take his career and alter it forever. Rollins says he’ll say this once. “The World Heavyweight Championship… It’s about more than your personal vendetta. It’s bigger than you. Hell, it’s bigger than me. And if you just wanna settle the score, we don’t need a match for that. We can do that right here, right now. So take your shot. Or get outta my face.” Finn smirks, and says, “Cool.” Finn stands up and walks away. Rollins apologizes to the crew. But then Finn CLOBBERS Rollins! Finn rains down fists and stomps Rollins in the ribs!

Finn asks how that “shot” felt. Finn tells Rollins to make the match, and then he actually leaves. Will the Prince get what he wants? Or just what he deserves?

Viking Rules Match: The Viking Raiders VS The Alpha Academy!

The ring has transformed into a longship as once again, Erik & Ivar look to take a team into the deep waters! With no disqualifications, no count outs and falls count anywhere, what will happen to Chad Gable & Otis?

Raw returns, and Titus O’Neil is on commentary! Also, the Vikings make their entrance, “Valhalla” Sarah Logan holding onto the letterman’s jacket she stole from Maxxine Dupri. But while the Vikings all pose on the bow, Gable builds speed and Otis LAUNCHES him onto them!! Fans fire up as Maxxine DROPKICKS Sarah, too! The bell rings, and the Academy goes outside to brawl with the Vikings! But then Ivar POSTS Otis, and Erik CLUBS Gable! The Vikings coordinate, and Erik scoops Ivar to SUPER SLAM him onto Otis! And then Erik back suplexes Gable, but Gable slips free! Only for Erik to KNEE him low!

Erik gets Gable up again but Gable trips Erik to an ANKLE LOCK! Erik endures, but he rolls to send Gable off the boat, onto Ivar! Gable makes that a cover, TWO! The brawl is on again and Erik whips, but Gable reverses, and Erik SMACKS into a shield! “A THANK YEW~!” Otis tells Gable… GET THE TABLES!! Gable does just that and the fans fire up! Maxxine and Atlanta cheer but Erik CLOBBERS Gable! Ivar BOOTS Otis! Erik puts Gable in the ring while Ivar SPLASHES Otis against the boat! The Vikings regroup in the ring and surround Gable. Pop-up and waistlock, but Gable breaks free as Otis returns! Otis catches Ivar’s springboard to POWERSLAM!!

Fans and even Titus are thunderous as the Vikings flop outta the ring, and Raw goes to break!

Raw returns again and all four men are down after another impact! Gable covers Ivar, but Erik drags Gable off and into a full nelson! KNEE to the back of the head!! Cover, but Otis breaks it! Fans fire up and Titus is loving this as Ivar BOOTS Otis down! Ivar goes to a corner, Maxxine shouts to Otise, but Ivar VIKING MOONSAULTS!! Cover, but Gable’s up top now! And he MOONSAULTS Ivar! And then he waistlocks to deadlift GERMAN SUPLEX!! Bridging cover, but Erik breaks it! All four men are down again and fans fire back up! Ivar flops out to the bow of the ship, Sarah coaches Erik and he rises.

Fans are thunderous as Gable and Erik stand. Erik fires a forearm, but Gable gives it back! They go back and forth, shot for shot, then Gable blocks, only for Erik to Ace Ten- NO, throat chop, knee, UPPERCUT, and then Gable dodges the haymaker to mule kick! “SHOOOOSH~!” But Erik DECKS Gable! Gable gest up, to clinch and EXPLODER! Both men are down again and Maxxine cheers on Coach Gable! Gable goes to a corner, says “A THANK YEW~!” and goes up top! DIVING HEADBUTT!! Cover, SARAH breaks it! But then Maxxine goes up top, to CROSSBODY! Gable and Maxxine are fired up, because it’s time!

Gable takes the letterman’s jacket back, and Maxxine puts it on! “A THANK YEW~!” But Sarah SPEARS Maxxine through the table!! Everyone loses their minds as Gable helps Maxxine from the wreckage. But the Vikings RAM Gable into shields!! Otis rises, and he sees what the Vikings have done to his coach and his girl! He CLOBBERS Ivar, and then he rolls under Erik to CLOBBER him! And again! Otis scoops to SLAM Ivar! And he clinches Erik for an EXPLODER! Fans are thunderous behind Otis as he SPLASHES Ivar! Then he HEADBUTTS Erik! And JABS! And CHOKE SLAM BOMBS?!?

Fans are thunderous as The Dozer has been unleashed! He hits the CATERPILLAR ELBOW!! And he’s not done there! Otis goes up the corner, but Sarah SLAPS him! Ivar CLUBS Otis, Erik joins in, and the Vikings bring RAGNAROK!! Cover, The Viking Raiders win!

Winners: The Viking Raiders, by pinfall

It took all three to stop Otis, but the raid still rolls on. Will nothing stop Erik, Ivar & Sarah from conquering Monday Night Raw?

Shayna Baszler VS ???

The Queen of Spades knows a clash with Ronda Rousey is coming, so she wants to sharpen those fangs before she gets to sink in. Will she make her opponent #TapNapOrSnap as the summer heats up?

Raw returns and Nikki Cross makes her entrance. The bell rings and Nikki fires off on Shayna! Shayan shoves her away, dodges, and then gets the KIRAFUDA KLUTCH!! She drags Nikki down fast, and Nikki TAPS! Shayna wins!!

Winner: Shayna Baszler, by submission

Tap it is! Nikki may be wild but “the crowd goes mild!” Ronda is here to mock Shayna! But no, above you. Literally. She’s in the VIP box! Fans are torn as Ronda smirks at Shayna. Ronda says she’s been thinking about the complaint that she, what was it? “Waltzed” into the WWE through the back door? Well do you know what’s on the other side of that door? She does! Which is easier? The front door, which is all the steps from the indies to developmental “where the greatest minds of the industry cultivate your talent until you’re ready for the big stage~!”

Or the back door, where you win a historic Olympic gold medal in Judo, followed by an earthshattering MMA career, only to be thrown to the wolves of WWE without any training, just to emerge a future Hall of Famer within a year? See, Ronda wasn’t given her opporutnity, she took it! And just like in MMA, it took her a fraction of the time it did Shayna, and Ronda eclipsed her yet again. Fans boo and Shayna paces but Ronda says not to blame privilege or circumstances that Ronda is the greatest female fighter of all time, and Shayna is just a knockoff! Shayna gets a mic to say it’s easy to talk the talk from so far away, isn’t it?

Fans cheer Shayna and she says Ronda knows that just like everyone else does, when it comes to being in the ring, doing what wrestlers do, Shayna is a better Ronda than Ronda! So why doesn’t Ronda “waltz” her ass to the ring so they can settle this here, now, tonight!?! Uhhhhh no. Ronda lounges in her skybox and dares Shayna to make her. So Shayna storms up the bleachers! Fans fire up but security stands in the way! Ronda says y’know what? She’ll do Shayna a favor, like she has their entire career. She’s finally getting Shayna on SummerSlam! They’ll face off in Motor City, b*tch! Ronda heads out, but will she regret giving Shayna this shot?

Backstage interview with Ricochet.

Jackie is with The One and Only to ask about his feelings after his interaction with Logan Paul last week, in which Logan denied Ricochet a match to get a “real fight” and not just a viral moment. Ricochet says Logan doesn’t get it. Logan thinks Ricochet’s a joke. Obviously, Logan lives in his own little world, so of course he thinks everyone else is a joke compared to him. But Raw is here in Atlanta, GA, the sold out State Farm Arena! And why do you think the fans are here? It’s not because people posted on Instagram. It’s because they’re the WWE. And in this world, Logan Paul is the joke.

Ricochet showed everyone that while Logan said he wanted a real fight, Ricochet brought it, and what happened? Logan was the one down and out. So if Logan wants, why not show up next week on Raw in Tampa, Florida? Ricochet promises to do what he did last week and hit Logan where it really hurts: his ego.

The Miz is in the ring.

And he welcomes to the Most Must-See WWE Talk Show, MizTV! And ladies and gentlemen, he is back! Fans are torn on that, and Miz is surprised they don’t give him “You Still Got It” chants. Last week, in this ring, he beat Tommaso Ciampa in a No Disqualifications match! He is a WINNER! No, they aren’t hearing him. He beat Ciampa, he is a WINNER! Fans are still torn but Miz says he is the biggest star in all of WWE! Just this weekend, he was in the American Century Championship Golf Tournament, an A+ chef’s kiss event, next to the biggest starts in entertainment! Charles Barkley, Miles Teller, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelsey and… Pat McAfee.

Miz says Pat is the most “overpaid loser in all of sports. Besides Trey Young.” Fans boo but Miz says speaking of losing, his guest tonight has been on a downward spiral. This is the first woman to main event and win at WrestleMania, please welcome The Man, Becky Lynch! Fans fire up as Becky makes her entrance and Miz jams out to her theme. Becky takes her seat and Miz has the fans give it up for her one more time. He says to Becky, “Must be nice to sit next to a winner.” Which brings Miz to his first question. Becky lost to Trish Stratus. Then she lost at Money in the Bank. And then she lost to Zoey Stark. “Has The Man lost a step?”

Becky stands up and then TOSSES the chair out of the ring! And then takes Miz’s chair and thrwos it out! Becky says she has lost a lot of things, from titles to friends and maybe even her damn mind! But one thing she hasn’t lost, Miz, is a step! Becky knows how Miz’s stupid show works, she knows she’s not the only one coming out here! So bring Trish out before you lose those tiny testes! Fans chant “TINY BALLS! TINY BALLS!” and Miz says that was a bit much. And thanks for ruining the surprise, because yes, he does have more guests. He’ll bring them out, okay? Please welcome Zoey Stark and Trish Stratus!

Fans are torn as Trish & Zoey make their way to the ring and Becky demands a rematch. She wants to talk about being the GOAT, so why doesn’t Trish face Becky 1v1 without her sidekick? Trish tells Becky to settle down. She is acting like a bratty toddler. In fact, for a moment, Trish thought that was Rue in the ring. Keep her daughter’s name out your damn mouth! Trish asks what th eproblem is. Why is Becky so obsessed? Trish is not gonna fight her. As The Miz eloquently pointed out, she already fought Becky and won. ZOey points out she did, too. So no, Trish isn’t gonna fight Becky again, understand?

But Trish has to say, since she’s been back, she not only beat Becky, Becky not only lost MITB, and Zoey not only beat Becky, but y’know what? Trish & Zoey are done with Becky, they’re moving on! But one more thing that Trish wants and needs. And with MizTV being the perfect platform, Trish wants Becky to finally say “Thank You, Trish.” Oh that’s Trish’s whole thing, right? She wants to feel so high above everyone. This isn’t about paving the way, but about her being a self-centered psycho! Becky let Trish in, let her know she was struggling when no one else did, and Trish hit Becky when she was at her weakest, because Trish knew she couldn’t handle Becky at her strongest!

Zoey keeps Trish calm but Becky says Trish can’t act like she ever did anything for Becky or anyone else. Becky has actually spent more time in the WWE than Trish has. Becky has accomplished more in the WWE than Trish has. Trish is not better than Becky! If Trish wants to talk being the GOAT, the best, then fight her 1v1 and prove that you are as good as you say you are! Or is she only good at talking, running away, hiding behind Zoey, hair flips and social medias- OKAY FINE! She’ll fight you!! But under a few conditions. First off- Shut up, fans. But Becky, you first need to go through Zoey Stark. You didn’t beat Zoey yet.

Becky says done. Oh, Becky will beat the fastest rising star in WWE? Just like that? Well, Trish also needs Becky to do something else. When Zoey wins, Becky needs to get on her knees and say, “Thank You, Trish!” Becky rolls her eyes, but says done. And there’s one more thing. Trish needs one last thing from Becky. As a reminder to Becky and everyone here, Becky needs to TATTOO “Thank You, Trish” across her chest!! Done. Zoey and Trish can’t believe it! And then they attack! They mug Becky 2v1, abut Becky kicks Zoey’s leg, ROCKS Trish, and then BOOTS Zoey! And she snatches the face mask off!!

Trish panics but Becky BOPS her in the nose! And then DECKS Zoey! Becky puts on the mask, and HEADBUTTS Zoey with it! Fans fire up as The Man has not lost a step in the slightest! But will Becky win a match or lose all her dignity gambling with a legend?

Bronson Reed VS Shinsuke Nakamura!

The Colossal Aussie was a massive mercenary for The Miz in that No Disqualification match, but this here is for himself. Will “Big” Bronson break the King of Strong Style with a Tsunami? Or will Nakamura be able to bring down Auszilla once and for all?

Raw returns and Bronson makes his entrance. The bell rings and the two rush in! Bronson ducks a kick, they tie up, and Bronson puts Nakamura on the ropes. Bronson lets off, but rushes back in, only for Nakamura to dodge and RIDER KICK! But then Bronson BODY CHECKS Nakamura! Bronson stalks Nakamura to a corner, digs his boot in, and gives him BAD VIBRATIONS! Fans boo but Nakamura stands up to CLUB the leg and ELBOW Bronson! And ENZIGURI! Bronson drops to a knee, Nakamura SLIDING KICKS! Nakamura drags Bronson up, puts him on ropes, and then BOOTS him in the back of the head!

Bronson slumps to the apron and Nakamura goes out to GUILLOTINE KNEE only the apron! Bronson goes out to FLYING SHOULDER TACKLE! Nakamura falls in a heap and fans boo Bronson but he soaks it up. Bronson then runs to STEAMROLL SENTON! Nakamura is down and Bronson says Nakamura isn’t the king of anything, as Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Bronson scoops, only for Nakamura to slip free! Nakamura kicks, Bronson ducks, but not the WHEEL KICK! Fans fire up and Nakamura rises again! “C’MON~!” Bronson runs into the knee! Nakamura fires off strikes, then KICKS and KICKS and ENZIGURIS! Nakamura whips but Bronson reverses! Bronson runs in, only gets buckles, and then Nakamura GAMANGIRIS! And DRAGON SCREWS a leg! Bronson sits up, into a BUZZSAW! Cover, TWO! Nakamura rams KNEES into Bronson, then drags him up with a facelock. Nakamura shifts to a SLEEPER, but Bronson powers up to a fireman’s carry! DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO!?!

Bronson is shocked but the fans fire up again! Bronson puts Nakamura in a drop zone, climbs up a corner, but Nakamura GAMANGIRIS again! Bronson is stuck, and gets a TOP SHELF KNEE! Nakamura then goes up top to FLYING KNEE! Cover, TWO!! Bronson is still in this but Nakamura goes to a corner. Nakamura builds energy, takes aim, “YAO~!” But Bronson BODY CHECKS Nakamura! BUT CIAMPA ATTACKS!!

Winner: Bronson Reed, by disqualification

The Psycho Killer fires off fists, then PSYCHO KNEES Bronson outta the ring! Ciampa dares Bronson to get back up, but Ciampa did hand him the win. Nakamura is furious, because this keeps happening between him and Bronson! Ciampa says that’s on him. Nakamura is upset, and he BOOTS Ciampa down! Nakamura tells Ciampa off in Japanese, and it isn’t nice once you translate it. But will anyone ever truly topple Bronson Reed? Or will he continue to win one way or another until he’s the top dog in the WWE?

Sami & Kevin talk backstage.

They’re taping up for their tag title match, and both chuckle at how The Judgment Day thought they were getting something over on them. Will Kevin & Sami dispatch of Damian & Dom to move on to something else? Or will the Punisher & Prodigal Son still manage to snatch the belts away?

Backstage interview with Nakamura.

Byron finds Nakamura and asks his reaction to what happened in his match with Bronson Reed. Nakamura says he is tired of everyone getting involved in his business. Well, what about that kick to Ciampa? “BYRON! I SAID… I’m tired of everyone getting involved in my business!!” Seems that includes reporters. Will the King of Strong Style look to sharpen his edge so that everyone knows he means business?

Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships: Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn VS Damian Priest & Dominik Mysterio w/ Rhea Ripley & Finn Balor!

The Prizefighter & Great Liberator knew what the Judgment Day wanted tonight, they felt some of it last week in the Six Man Tag match. But will what the Judgment Day said remain true? Will they (not) be fine after tonight’s match? Or will they (not) add to their collection of trophies?

Raw returns and the introductions are made. The tag titles are raised, and we see who is leaving Hotlanta with them!

The teams sort out and fans fire up, as SETH ROLLISN runs in to DIVE onto Finn!! Rollins fires off fists on Finn and they go up the ramp, taking away one person from Judgment Day’s corner! The bell rings, and Kevin & Sami rush Dom & Damian! Rhea freaks out as Kevin fires off on Dom-Dom, and Sami ROCKS Priest to a corner! Sami stomps away in the corner, Kevin SMACKS Dom off the desk, but Priest turns things around, only for Sami to dodge! Sami CHOPS, then climbs up to rain down fists! Fans count but Priest carries Sami away at five! Priest RAMS Sami in a neutral corner, but Sami ELBOWS back! Sami hops up to FLYING ELBOW!

Fans fire up as Sami brings Priest around. Sami wrenches an arm, reaches for Kevin, but Priest DECKS Sami first! Priest bumps Sami off buckles, fires body shots and haymakers then stomps away. Rhea is having fun now as Priest bumps Sami off buckles. Tag to Dom, fans boo, and Dom mugs Sami. Dom headlocks but Sami powers up and out. Things speed up, Sami hurdles then DECKS Dom! Fans fire up as Dom flounders to a corner. Sami storms up, wrenches an arm and tags Kevin. They double whip to drop toehold and SENTON! Fans fire up and Kevin revels in it while Rhea is upset again.

Kevin SENTONS Dom, tells Priest to “SUCK IT!” and then even tells Mami to bring it! The ref keeps Priest back, and Kevin stomps away on Dom in the corner. Kevin puts Dom in a drop zone to VADER ELBOW! Cover, ONE!! Dom is hanging tough but Kevin CHOPS him! Tag to Sami, the champs mug Dom, and Sami brings Dom around to reel him in. But Dom rams Sami into the corner! Tag to Priest and he ROCKS Sami! Senor MITB stomps and UPPERCUTS Sami down! Fans boo but Priest soaks it up and taunts Kevin. Kevin pretends to not hear what’s going on. Priest tags Dom, and Dom goes up to AX HANDLE Sami’s arm!

Dom ROCKS Sami, fans chant “DOM YOU SUCK!” and Sami whips Dom to back drop him! Dom flounders, Sami ROCKS Dom and then whips. Dom holds ropes, bails out, and fans boo as he regroups with Mami. But Sami goes out after Dom to throw hands! And SMACKS Dom off the desk! And again! Sami puts Dom in, but Rhea distracts. The ref reprimands Rhea but she says she hasn’t done anything. Dom WRECKS Sami with a dropkick! Tag to Priest and Priest choke grips Sami, for an APRON CHOKE SLAM!! Rhea laughs and Priest roars while fans boo, and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns once again and Priest JABS and JABS and JABS Sami, but fans are thunderous as Sami stands to throw hands! They brawl, Priest powers Sami back, and RAMS him into the corner! Priset throws hands, but Sami dodges to scramble for his corner! Priest intercepts with a facelock, the fans rally but Priest BELL CLAPS! And BROKEN- NO, Sami slips free to hot tag Kevin! Atlanta goes nuts as Kevin dodges Priest, DECKS Dom, then TACKLES Priset to rain down fists! Priest gest away but Kevin clotheslines him out of the ring! And DECKS Dom again! Kevin goes out and LARIATS Dom, then LARIATS Priest!

Kevin stares Rhea down, then SENTONS Priest! Kevin gest back in the ring, gives use Latino Heat, and he FROG SPLASHES Dom on the floor! Fans fire up and Priest returns, into a kick and- NO, Priest denies the Stunner! Kevin ends up in a corner, Priest runs in, but Kevin POSTS him! And then goes to the corner, to run back in, CANNONBALL! Kevin hurries up top while Priest is in the drop zone! SWANTON BOMB onto knees!! Hot tag to Dom and he goes up top! Fans boo as Dom hits a FROG SPLASH!! Cover, SAMI BREAKS IT!! Fans are thunderous and Rhea is freaking out! But Priest CLOBBERS Sami!

Priest drags Sami up, but Sami throws Priest out instead! But Dom dumps Sami out! Fans boo as Dom goes back to Kevin and drags him up. “DOM YOU SUCK!” but he doesn’t care! Dom gives some Latino Heat, but Kevin wrenches out! Kevin kicks low, but Dom denies the Stunner! Dom swings, misses, and Kevin POP-UP POWERBOMBS! Cover, PRIEST BREAKS IT!! Fans can’t believe it, and Rhea coaches her team on. “This is Awesome!” as all four men are down. Dom crawls, Rhea coaches him, but Kevin crawls to his corner, hot tags to Sami and Priest! Sami wrenches, CHOPS, knuckle locks, and goes up and up and TORNADO DDTS! Cover, TWO!!

Priest survives and Rhea is exhausted. But Sami drags Priest to a drop zone, climbs up the corner, but Priest rises to UPPERCUT! And he DECKS Kevin! Priest goes back to Sami as fans sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE~!” Sami ROCKS Priest, but Priest BOOTS Sami! Priest then climbs up after Sami, goes to the very top, SUPER STEINER! Cover, TWO!! Rhea is furious with the ref but Priest keeps his focus on Sami. Sami sits up, fans rally, and Priest KICKS Sami in the chest! And again! And then the legs! Priest spins, but into a BOOT! Dom sneaks a tag, Sami TOSSES Priest! But Dom DROPKICKS Sami onto ropes!

Fans boo as Dom dials it up, but Sami TOSSES Dom out! Fans fire up as Sami looks to Kevin. Sami builds speed while Kevin CANNONBALLS Priest from the apron! And Sami FLIES to take out Dom!! Fans are thunderous, Sami puts Dom in, but Rhea RAMS Kevin into steel steps!! The ref suspects something, but Priest HOTSHOTS Sami! Dom rolls Sami with tights! TWO!!! Sami escapes and Rhea is losing her mind! But wait, here comes LIV! liv YANKS Rhea down to fire off fists!! Liv wants revenge for earlier, but Rhea knees her low! Rhea scoops, Liv slips free and RAMS Rhea into barriers! And then LARIATS her over them!

Dom rushes Sami, into a CORNER EXPLODER!! Sami runs corner to corner but Priest intercepts with a choke grip! Only for Kevin to kick low and STUNNER!! Sami HELLUVA KICKS Dom!! Cover, Kevin & Sami win!!

Winners: Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn, by pinfall (still Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions)

It was chaotic from start to finish, but in the end, Kevin & Sami hold onto the gold! Will this put a real damper on Dom’s attempt at becoming North American Champion tomorrow night? Will the Judgment Day see they don’t run Raw much at all?

My Thoughts:

A great Raw here, with a few confirmed matches for SummerSlam now. Great opening promo and brawl with Cody and Lesnar, with the added heat of Cody’s mother being ringside. Cody VS Lesnar Round 3 at SummerSlam will be good but again, I would think Cody wins out to then move on to some kind of title feud. Speaking of, great opening match with Gunther and Riddle, but even without Imperium ringside, Gunther naturally wins because he’s going to face McIntyre. And while I didn’t think Sonya & Chelsea were winning tonight, that sure changed when Rhea beat down both Liv and Raquel.

As we saw in the main event, Liv went after Rhea for revenge, that could be a possible SummerSlam title match. But as for the tag titles, I hope Sonya & Chelsea actually travel to NXT, as neither Ronda & Shayna nor Liv & Raquel had time with the titles to do that. And yes, there are still tag teams in the NXT Women’s Division, such as Yulisa Leon & Valentina Feroz, Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson, and Elektra Lopez & Lola Vice. If Chelsea & Sonya are looking for an “easy” first defense to star their reign, they should give one of those teams a shot. But also, maybe this is the opening for a team like Candice & Indi to finally be on screen again.

Speaking of, guess they’re still on and off about that Nikki Cross story with Candice. Nikki gets fed to Shayna, but at least we got a good promo between Shayna and Ronda. Ronda was still kinda motor-mouthing but she got the point across that she’s the talented one in the battle of talent VS hard work. But pretty sure Shayna’s gonna win that SummerSlam match. Bronson VS Nakamura was a really good match, but a little disappointed Ciampa got involved. Though at the same time, we might be getting Heel Nakamura, and that’s fascinating. And then good promo from Ricochet calling out Logan Paul, so of course Logan Paul’s gonna show up now. At least their match is gonna be awesome.

Speaking of, the second ever Viking Rules match was awesome! The No Disqualification nature allowed Sarah and Maxxine to get involved without ruining things, and kudos to Maxxine doing both a crossbody and a table spot in this match. And while the Vikings won, the Alpha Academy deserve to be tag champs, because the fans LOVE Otis. And then great MizTV segment with Becky, Trish & Zoey. I like that Trish has her list of demands for Becky, it’s very Chris Jericho or MJF in AEW. Becky is definitely winning next week, and then Trish will have no choice but to fight Becky at SummerSlam to settle this. Still curious where Lita is in all this, but maybe she’s waiting for SummerSlam.

And of course, great stuff out of Judgment Day and all the stories their attached to. Finn’s part in the group promo ended up redundant when he interrupted Rollins’ interview anyway. And of course Finn suckered Rollins into another attack, and that match is definitely happening for SummerSlam. But I do like that Rollins continues to defend that the WHC is to be the “fighting champion” top title and that he wants matches with all the big names on Raw today. Rollins might beat Finn, he might not, it depends on how they wanna play the drama between Finn and Priest. And then great bit they had as part of the awesome tag title main event, too. Kevin & Sami of course retain but what great work with the frantic pace that got the fans going wild by the end. It feels a bit like WWE wants to show everyone, especially their doubters, that they can still do big story and big action, not just one.

My Score: 8.7/10