We begin the Road to SummerSlam!

Judgment Day was all over Money in the Bank, but only Damian Priest came away a winner! Can Rhea defend her title tonight on Raw so the team breaks even?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Damian Priest w/ The Judgment Day VS Shinsuke Nakamura; Priest wins.
• Undisputed WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships #1 Contenders Tag Team Turmoil; Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville win and will challenge Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez for the titles.
• Mixed Six Tag: The Alpha Academy VS The Viking Raiders; The Alpha Academy wins.
• WWE Women’s World Championship: Rhea Ripley VS Natalya; Rhea wins and retains the title.
• Matt Riddle VS Giovanni Vinci w/ Imperium; Riddle wins.
• Seth Rollins VS Dominik Mysterio w/ Judgment Day; Rollins wins, by disqualification.

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WWE mourns the loss of Darren “Droz” Drozdov.

Seth Rollins is here!

Baltimore fires up and sings along as the Visionary is still WWE World Heavyweight Champion after Money in the Bank. Rollins swaggers his way into the ring, and he of course revels in the echoing, “WHOA~ OHH~ OHHH~!” Rollins then takes a bow and the fans cheer. Rollins gets the mic to welcome Baltimore to Monday Night Rollins! “Let me introduce you to our host for this evening’s festivities! I am a Visionary, I am a Revolutionary, I am…” “SETH! FREAKIN’! ROLLINS!!” Fans all cheer and Rollins gets them to sing again. Rollins says Baltimore sounds so sweet, but how sweet was MITB?

Fans all cheer because it was sweet! Rollins reviews: Jey Uso hands Roman Reigns his first pinfall defeat in three YEARS, ya love to see it! The NEW Miss MITB isn’t Becky Lynch, but it is Iyo Sky! The NEW Senor in the Bank is Damian Priest. And by the skin of Rollins’ teeth, he beat Finn Balor and is still here as WWE World Heavyweight Champion! But a little birdy told Rollins that SummerSlam is just five weeks away, and there’s only one thing on his mind! But wait, here comes Cody Rhodes! The fans sing along with his song now, “WHOA~ OH!” Pyro goes off, Cody grins but Rollins frowns as Cody continues to the ring.

Cody gets himself a mic, steps to Rollins, and Rollins takes off his sunglasses while the fans chant for Cody. “So…” BROCK LESNAR!?! Fans go nuts again as now The Beast joins in! Cody ditches Rollins to rush Lesnar, but Lesnar picks him up to RAM him into railing! And more railing! And then Lesnar fires knees again and gain, shoves Cody down the ramp, then fires off more shots! Cody hits back, Lesnar puts Cody in the ring, and Rollins moves aside. Cody goes back after Lesnar but Lesnar powers Cody to a fireman’s carry! Cody slips off, springboards, CODY CUTTER!! Lesnar bails out but Cody wants more!

Fans cheer Cody while Lesnar staggers up. The Beast returns and we know why, but will he and the American Nightmare go another round for SummerSlam?

Rollins is still in the ring.

Fans sing for the Visionary again as Raw returns. Rollins laughs and says, “Well, that was a crazy way to kick off the show. Looks like them boys’ got some unfinished business. But now, back to MY business! I am very much looking forward to seeing who is the next person in line-” Here comes Damian Priest! And he has Rhea Ripley & Dominik Mysterio with him! Mami says “Seth, Seth, Seth. That’s enough about you. We all know that everyone’s here to see the Judgment Day take over.” Uh, everyone? Rollins knows all the fans and everyone at home, but the Judgment Day doesn’t even have everyone in their own group here. Where’s Finny Finn?

Rollins isn’t a stranger to sneak attacks, but something tells him that tonight is not the case. Rhea says Finn is fine. Finn has a match, but what he’s up to is not Rollins’ concern. Dom asks if that’s true and Rhea tells him yes…! Priest tells Rollins that he doesn’t need to worry about Judgment Day business, that is Judgment Day’s business. The only thing Rollins needs to worry about is the MITB briefcase. Rollins knows how this works, too, right? IF Priest decides to cash in for the World Heavyweight Championship, it could be at SummerSlam, Survivor Series, Royal Rumble. Or maybe it could happen tonight!

Fans like the sound of that. Priest says after he beats Shinsuke Nakamura, he might go from Senor MITB to El Campeon Mundo! Well, sounds all well and good, but the problem is, to cash in, Priest has to have a champion down and out, beaten and tired. And Rollins is fresh as a daisy right now! He has no match on the card, and honestly, when he was done here talking to you three idiots, he was planning to go party in Baltimore so they can sing his song in the streets! Priest says before Rollins gest too carried away, Priest will make sure Rollins is useless. And if Rollins is looking for a match, isn’t he the guy who loves giving opportunities? Isn’t Rollins the guy who loves to fight?

Fans sing “OH~ OHH~ OHHH~” again and Priest dares them to try that after Rollins gets beat by a certain person next to Priest. Who? Well, Rhea’s defending her title against Natalya, but Dom-Dom’s looking for a fight. Fans boo as Dom tries to speak. Rollins gives Dom a chance, but the fans boo again. Rollins is very amused. Rhea whispers to Dom, but fans chant “YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!” Rhea says Dom says he wants to fight Seth Freakin’ Rollins TONIGHT! Oh, c’mon, guys! As someone who knows all things MITB, this sounds like a very obvious, very poor attempt at a trap.

But… Rollins would love nothing more than to slap that weak ‘stache off Dom’s face. So this is a conundrum. He’ll let the fans decide. What do they think? The fans are already cheering but Rollins asks if “Sexy Seth” should beat the brakes off of “Dirty Dom” right here tonight in the main event. The fans cheer “YES!” Then that’s your answer, see you punks later! HAHAHAHA! The Punisher is ready for a fight of his own, but will he get more than he bargained for against the King of Strong Style?

Damian Priest w/ The Judgment Day VS Shinsuke Nakamura!

Raw returns and Nakamura makes his entrance, to which fans sing along. The bell rings and the two circle. They feel things out, Priest calls for knuckle locks, and Nakamura obliges. But then Priest kicks low, wrenches a wrist, and twists the arm. Nakamura endures, but Priest RAMS him with a shoulder! Priest keeps on the arm, Rhea & Dom cheer him on, but Nakamura hits back. Priest goes after the wrist more, but Nakamura rolls, kips up and cartwheels to wrench back. Priest pulls hair, the ref counts, but Priest lets off at the ropes. Fans boo, but Priest sucker punches Nakamura! Dom & Rhea like that!

Priest wrenches and throws body shots, then whips Nakamura. Nakamura reverse to knee low, and then get Priest down for more knees! Nakamura runs, sliding BOOT! Priest staggers up, Nakamura storms up and fires off in the corner. Nakamura gives GOOD VIBRATIONS! But Priest pushes Nakamura back! Nakamura dodges and runs, ducks and dodges again but Priest runs him over! Cover, ONE!! Priest is annoyed and he drags Nakamura up. Priest ROCKS Nakamura, RAMS him into a corner, then stomps away! The ref counts, Priest lets off and fans boo. Nakamura checks his chin while Rhea coaches him up.

Priest whips corner to corner and ELBOWS Nakamura down! Rhea & Dom cheer while Priest drags Nakamura up. Priest suplexes and holds Nakamura up, but Nakamura fights down! Priest BELL CLAPS, then BOOTS! Priest runs in again, but Nakamura dodges to GAMANGIRI! Nakamura puts Priest up top, runs and TOP SHELF KNEE! Fans fire up while Priest sputters to the floor. Fans chants, “DOM, YOU SUCK!” while Nakamura pursues. Priest his Nakamura low, but then Nakamura blocks being thrown into barriers! Nakamura hits back, and SMACKS Priest off barriers! Nakamura reels Priest in, but Priest suplexes! BROKEN ARROW on the barriers!!

Nakamura writhes, the Judgment Day all sit on the apron and cheer themselves on while Raw goes picture in picture.

Dom and Rhea say Priest is the man, and Priest gets in the ring. Nakamura crawls but Priest goes out after him. Priest puts Nakamura in the ring, high-fives with Dom & Rhea, then goes back in. Priest stalks Nakamura, then JABS! JABS! And ROCKS Nakamura with a right! Priest soaks up the heat, brings Nakamura up, and talks some trash, but Nakamura fires off shots in return! Priest knees low, suplexes, and Nakamura writhes. Priest pushes Nakamura to a cover, TWO! Priest wraps on a chinlock and he grinds Nakamura down. Nakamura fights up while fans rally, and he gets to his feet.

Nakamura pries at the hold but Priest CLUBS him down! Priest soaks up more heat, then has Nakamura in a motorcycle stretch. Nakamura endures the knee in his back, and Priest kneels to pull back harder on the arms. Fans rally up and Nakamura fights to his feet again. Nakamura turns things around, kicks a leg and throws an elbow! And then he fires off forearms! Priest ROCKS Nakamura, but they both KICK an arm! And then they both BOOT the other! Raw returns to single picture as the ref checks both men. They’re both okay, and a standing count starts. Fans rally, both men rise before 5!

Nakamura fires off fast hands, but Priest fires off kicks! ROLLING- NO, Nakamura ducks to give more strikes back! Priest blocks a kick, but Nakamura clinches, STO! Fans fire up as Priest goes to a corner. Nakamura runs in, blocks boots and puts Priest in the ropes. ROUNDHOUSE, and SLIDING GERMAN! Nakamura taunts Dom & Rhea with his own Latino Heat. Maybe Japanese Heat? He blows a kiss to Mami?! Nakamura runs in, dodges Priest and RYDER KICKS! Cover, TWO! Nakamura goes up, leaps, but Priest DECKS him outta the air! Priest snarls and he drags Nakamura up as the fans rally again.

Priest fires off more forearms, then clinches, for the FLAT- NO, Nakamura victory rolls it, TWO!! Priest gets up but Nakamura drags him down to a full mount and ARMBAR!! Priest clasps hands, fights up and looks to stack Nakamura. Nakamura fights it with kicks! Priest staggers away but comes back with the JUMP KICK! Cover, TWO!! Nakamura survives that shot and both Dom and Rhea argue with the ref! The fans boo Priest as he drags Nakamura up again, reels him in, and Canadian Racks. Crucifix lift, but Nakamura sunset flips through it! TWO!! Priest choke grips but Nakamura breaks free, WHEEL KCIK! Cover, TWO!!

Nakamura goes to a corner, climbs up, aims, and Priest stands, FLYING KNEE! Fans fire up with Nakamura as he goes to the other corner, “YAO~!” KIN- NO, Priest ducks and rolls Nakamura up! High stack, TWO, but Priest wrenches, hammerlocks, and PEPSI TWISTS!! Priest brings down the straps, choke grips, and SOUTH OF HEAVEN!! Cover, Priest wins!

Winner: Damian Priest, by pinfall

No jet lag here, Senor MITB keeps momentum going from London! When and where will he hit the jackpot to become a champion?

Ronda Rousey is here!

The Baddest Woman on the Planet is probably in an even worse mood after losing the Undisputed Women’s Tag Team Championships, because Shayna Baszler betrayed her! Ronda gets a mic, but before she can even say one word, Shayna makes her entrance! The Queen of Spades says she’s pretty confident when she says, on behalf of everyone here, “we are all sick and tired of hearing you try to speak on a microphone.” Fans cheer because that’s true. Ronda says fine, Shayna should talk. Shayna should tell us all why, after ten YEARS of “Loyalty means everything,” it suddenly means nothing!

Ronda wants an explanation! Shayna owes Ronda that much. OH, Shayna owes Ronda? What a narcissist! Shayna is the ONLY reason Ronda is in the WWE right now, yet Shayna owes her!? The only thing Shayna owes anyone is an apology for every bringing Ronda into this business! Ronda says what? Shayna’s been hiding this for how long? Why not say something to Ronda before, oh, uh, costing them the tag titles that they worked- THEY!? THEY!? Oh, sorry, Shayna doesn’t remember seeing Ronda beside her building rings just for a chance to wrestle in front of maybe 30 people. Shayna doesn’t remember seeing Ronda having to fill out an application or going to a tryout.

Shayna tells Ronda to look at her and fans cheer. Unlike Ronda, Shayna paid her dues! She scratched and clawed for her chance to get here. Shayna kicked the door down, while Ronda just walked in through the back door to WrestleMania. Believe it or not, Shayna LOVES this, and Ronda has ruined it for her! Shayna owes Ronda, alright. She owes Ronda the sobering reality that there is someone here, i.e. Shayna herself, who can finally shut Ronda up. Fans cheer Shayna on and Ronda is beside herself. So she BOOTS Shayna instead! Ronda goes out and CLOBBERS Shayna! And then puts her in the ring!

Fans boo Ronda, but Shayna comes back! Into a SLEEPER from Ronda! Only for Shayna to reach back, grab some hair, and THROW Ronda over! Shayna gets the ANKLE LOCK!! Ronda flails, grabs ropes, but there are no breaks in a fight! Shayna drags Ronda back in, but Ronda boots her away. Shayna comes back to KNEE Ronda down!! Ronda is slumped against ropes and Shayna storms off. Ronda looks up, demands Shayna come back because they’re not done! Shayna knows that, too, but she’s willing to wait for this to be on record. When and where will these former friends have it out?

The Alpha Academy works out backstage.

Maxxine Dupri works on her headlocks, using Otis as her sparring partner. Coach Chad Gable blows the whistle and says that was great. How’s Maxxine feeling before her first match? Not only is she ready, but the Fourth o’ July is coming early, cuz tonight, there will be fireworks. And y’know what? She is sick and tired of the Viking Raiders underestimating her, and Gable’s coaching abilities. They wanna do that to Gable? he’s a five star man, five star coach, an Olympian who has passed on his skills to his number one guy, Otis, and to Maxxine the Alpha Queen!

Tonight, they’ll use all that on the Eve of America’s Birthday to slap those Viking weirdos right in the face with the biggest dose of patriotism you’ve ever seen! Otis adds “OOOH YEAH~!” Will the Alpha Academy take Erik, Ivar & Sarah Logan to school? Or is this too tall an order for Maxxine’s in-ring debut?

Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez are here!

The fans are ready to #LiveLarge with the NEW Undisputed Women’s Tag Team Champions! They go to ringside, ready to watch this next match!

Undisputed WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships #1 Contenders Tag Team Turmoil!

The Complaint Department is out first, and they’re just one of FIVE teams going for gold! Kayden Carter & Katana Chance, Indi Hartwell & Candice LeRae, Nikki Cross & Emma, as well as Dana Brooke & the returning Tegan Nox all have a fair shot, but who will come away with their golden tickets to the titles?

Teams make their entrances in picture in picture, but we return to single picture as crazy Cross and Emma make their way out. They already seem a bit out of sync just here in their energy levels. Last but not least is KC Squared, ready to get some gold back. But it would seem we start this gauntlet with the Complaint Department and The Way.

Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green VS Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell!

The teams sort out, Indi starts with the Hot Mess, and Indi BOOTS Chelsea, DECKS Sonya, then continues to rally! Scoop and SIDE SLAM for Chelsea, then another haymaker for Sonya! Indi gives Sonya SNAKE EYES, puts her in the ropes, and then UPPERCUTS! Tag to Candice before a BOOT! Half nelson GUT BUSTER, and Candice hits a ROLLING NECKBREAKER BACKBREAKER! Cover, Chelsea breaks it! Indi returns to fire off on Chelsea, but Chelsea SUPERKICKS! Candice TOSSES Chelsea, runs up on Sonya, STEP-UP SENTON! LIONSAULT FLOPS and Chelsea tags in!

Chelsea gets Candice up, Sonya DECKS Indi, I’M PRETTIER to the RUNNING KNEE! Double cover, the Complaint Department ELIMINATES The Way! But now Nikki & Emma get in!

Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green VS Nikki Cross & Emma!

Nikki CLOBBERS Sonya & Chelsea from behind, then fires off on Chelsea! Fans fire up with Nikki as she throws her jacket around! Nikki thrashes Chelsea, but then gets worried about Candice. Tag to Emma and Emma asks what’s going on! Nikki still wants to be friends with Candice but Emma BOOTS Chelsea down! Cover, TWO! Emma dribbles Chelsea off buckles, then brings her around. Emma suplexes, covers, TWO! Emma drags Chelsea around, and stands on her hair while pulling the arms! The ref counts, Emma lets off at 4, and she TOSSES Chelsea to a corner! Emma runs corner to corner, EMMAMITE SANDWICH! Cover, Sonya breaks it!

Fans boo and Emma storms up on Sonya but she gets away. Emma SUCKER PUNCHES Sonya! Emma underhooks Chelsea but she wrenches out to ROCK Emma! RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Both women crawl but Nikki’s nowhere to be seen! She’s distraught over not being Candice’s friend? Sonya tags in, I’M PRETTIER to RUNNING KNEE!! Cover, the Complaint Department ELIMINATES Nikki & Emma! But next is Nox & Brooke!

Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green VS Dana Brooke & Tegan Nox!

Nox SHOTGUNS Chelsea to a corner! And runs in to UPPERCUT! Nox keeps going, another UPPERCUT! Nox eggs Sonya on, then UPPERCUTS Chelsea in the corner! Tag to Dana, she and Nox double suplex to DOUBLE GOURD BUSTER! Chelsea flops around, gets out of the ring, and she wants a timeout! But Dana & Nox DOUBLE WRECKING BALL DROPKICK! Down go Chelsea & Sonya, Dana & Nox say they’ve got this. Liv says we’ll see, and Raw goes picture in picture.

Dana & Nox get Chelsea up and into the ring. But Sonya trips Dana up! Dana kicks Sonya away but Chelsea BLASTS Dana down! The ref starts a ring count while Sonya soaks up heat. Sonya taunts Dana but the ref tells her to stay back. Nox coaches Dana up, the champs also cheer her on, and Dana crawls her way back. Dana slides in at 8 of 10 but Chelsea hammers away on her! Chelsea bumps Dana off buckles, tags in Sonya, and Sonya fires off kicks! Snapmare and chinlock! Dana endures, fights up, but Sonya whips her away to the corner. Dana BOOTS back, then DECKS Chelsea! She dodges Sonya, but not by much as Sonya grabs a leg!

Dana hops and hops and reaches, but then she ENZIGURIS! Down goes Sonya, but Chelsea trips Nox! Sonya runs in, Dana dodges and LARIATS! Dana rallies on Sonya, fires up with the fans, but Chelsea tags in. Dana spins her around, short arm LARAIT after short arm LARIAT, and then a whip. Nox tags in, Dana runs Chelsea over, and Nox goes up! CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO!! Chelsea survives and shocks Nox! Chelsea flounders around, the champs like where this is going, and Nox UPPERCUTS! Sonya sneaks a tag, Nox runs in, CANNONBALL only gets buckles! Another I’M PRETTIER, and another RUNNING KNEE!! Cover, Complaint Department ELIMINATES Nox & Dana!

Fans are annoyed with Sonya & Chelsea but here comes KC Squared!

Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green VS Kayden Carter & Katana Chance!

Kayden & Katana fire off on Sonya & Chelsea, fans fire up, but Chelsea & Sonya get the edge. Katana and Kayden hit back, they stagger, but Sonya gets around. Kayden bucks the O’Conner, Sonya ducks the Buzzsaw but not the HEEL KICK! Cover, TWO!! Sonya survives but Kayden hurries to get her to the corner. Tag to Katana, and they both springboard, but Katana has a slip-up! Kayden hits her LEG DROP, and Katana resets to LIONSAULT! Cover, TWO! The delay may’ve saved Sonya, but Katana drags her up. Sonya YANKS Katana into ropes! Sonya storms up, fires off, and then tags Chelsea.

Chelsea & Sonya double stalling suplex! ELBOW DROP, cover, TWO! Chelsea is annoyed with Katana, bumps her off buckles, and tags Sonya back in. They mug Katana in the corner, then tag back. Chelsea pushes Katana around, taunts Kayden, and says it’s too easy. Chelsea whips but Katana holds ropes, and she BOOTS back! Kayden sneaks a tag, Katana ducks Chelsea and Kayden ROCKS her! Kayden whips Chelsea into the corner but Chelsea BLASTS Katana! Chelsea dodges Kayden but Kayden ROCKS her first! Kayden drags Chelsea up, but Chelsea ROCKS her! Chelsea climbs onto Kayden but Katana tags in!

Fans fire up as Katana fires off on Chelsea, then coordinates with Kayden. SUPER DUPER STEINER!!! Cover, Sonya break sit!! The champs can’t believe it! Kayden forgot to play defense, but she TOSSES Sonya out now! Fans rally up for KC Squared as Katana gest up, tag to Kayden. Kayden gets Chelsea up, turns her, but Sonya SHOVES Katana down! Kayden DECKS Sonya, but Chelsea SLAPS Kayden! I’M- NO, no prettier! O’Conner Roll, TWO! Into a sucker punch from Sonya! Reset! I’M PRETTIER!! Cover, COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT WIN!!

Winners: Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contenders to the Undisputed Women’s Tag Team Championships)

A clean sweep!? From Sonya & Chelsea?! Well, at least they won’t have anything to complain about now. Will this finally be their time? Or will nothing stop Morgan & Rodriguez from #LivingLarge?

Bronson Reed speaks.

“You wanna know how I got to where I am? Fear. Someone disrespects me, they get hurt. They challenge me, I break them. Truly, a spectacle of gruesome acts is what’s needed to keep things in order. Enough to impress a brutal reminder of ramifications. And it’s not by choice because… I’m a nice guy. But sooner or later, everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences. And Bronson Reed… is inescapable.” Then who will be next to feel the full force of Auszilla?

Becky Lynch is here!

Baltimore has entered The Big Time as she heads to the ring. Becky gets the mic as the fans cheer and she says, “The Man has come around to Baltimore! And well, I didn’t win MITB. But that’s okay, I can move on from that, but there is one thing that I can’t seem to move on from. The thorn in my side, that shrill, high-pitched ringing in my ears that is Trish Stratus.” Fans boo and Becky says, “But I can’t think of a better time or a better place to end this than right here, right now! So Trish Stratus, come on down and let’s fight!” Becky waits and fans want to see it, but no music for Trish. Becky says she’s waiting!

The music plays now, and Trish makes her entrance, with Zoey Stark by her side. But Trish shows off the new face mask! Becky laughs at her “stupid face!” Get at close up! Trish & Zoey say no, stay back! It’s not funny! Oh, it’s very funny! Trish says haha, Becky broke her face, her moneymaker! Very funny, Lynch. And the fans can shut up! She is still prettier than all of them, even with this face mask! In fact, they all need a mask like this to hide all the ugliness! And Trish would love to indulge Becky’s request, but she is not medically cleared cuz Becky broke her face! Becky yawns, and says well then, she regrets nothing.

But if Trish can’t fight, send the lap dog, Zoey Stark! Uh, is Becky sure she wants that after we saw Stark dominate at MITB? Well, she’s certainly better than Trish’s “broke ass” anyway! Excuse me?! No one is better than Trish! Becky’s kinda thinking there is. Trish says no one, including Becky. One day, Zoey will perhaps be better than Trish, thanks to Trish’s teachings. But currently, presently, no one is better than Trish because Trish is the greatest of all time! Becky is skeptical about that. But if Trish thinks that, that’s funny seeing as how Trish couldn’t beat Becky on her own. If Becky recalls, Zoey stuck her dopey head out, hit a Z360, and Trish got the pin.

Now why is that, Trish? Seems like Trish ain’t the GOAT, it seems Becky is! And if Stark wants to get better, she has to go through Becky! We all know that Trish isn’t gonna be sticking around. She’s only here to get glory, rub up against The Big Time, push her crappy little talent show or whatever little magazine she paid to be on the cover of. And then, what’s gonna happen? What happens to Stark? Will she push the Trish merch, wearing the same janky T-shirt she’s been wearing the last six weeks? Is Trish gonna bring her home to Canada, sit her at the front desk of her little yoga studio, and make her answer calls?

Why is Trish still here, if she doesn’t wanna fight? Trish repeats, “Why am I here? Because I am the face of the Women’s Division! The division I built, the division I gave relevancy to!” And Becky hated when Trish and her were strolling around backstage, and people excitedly walked up and said, “Thank You, Trish!” Oh yes, Becky hated that. And the irony is not lost on Trish that Becky tried to break the face of the face of the Women’s Division. But now Zoey is gonna break Becky’s face! Becky is ready to go, but then Trish says she has an appointment she has to take care of. They’ll leave this dump called Baltimore. Or maybe “Balti-less!”

But hey, keep the calendar open for next week. Trish & Zoey leave, Becky is more than ready. Will The Man finally get some payback next week?

On-stage interview with Cody Rhodes.

Jackie Redmond welcomes the American Nightmare back out, and fans again get to sing along, “WHOA~ OH!” Cody’s in a suit now, so he’s not looking for a fight anymore. Jackie says that earlier tonight, he got a fight with Lesnar, does he have a comment? Cody notes this is Jackie’s Raw debut, so everyone say hi. “Hi, Jackie!” Now, Cody is a man of his word. He said that after Night of Champions, he would be waiting on Brock Lesnar. Tonight, The Beast reared his head, Cody spoke Lesnar’s language, and the translation was simple: “Welcome back, Brock! We are not done yet!”

Cody says Lesnar broke Cody’s arm, but Cody busted Lesnar’s face. There is no way that they can continue to coexist on Raw, so Cody wants one more shot at Lesnar. And he’ll fight Lesnar any night, and every night! Cody thanks Jackie and heads back out. But then when and where will we see round three between American Nightmare and Beast Incarnate?

Mixed Six Tag: The Alpha Academy VS The Viking Raiders!

We’ve heard both sides out the last couple of weeks, but now it’s time to “SHOOOOOSH! Shoosh, please.” Will Maxxine join Gable & Otis in saying “A THANK YEW~!” tonight? Or will Erik, Ivar & Sarah Logan bring about Ragnarök before Independence Day?

The trios sort out and Erik starts against Gable. They tie up. Gable wrenches but Erik whips. Gable goes up and over, sunset flips, ONE! “A THANK YEW~!” Erik runs in but into a headlock. Erik powers out and runs Gable over! Erik scowls, brings Gable up, and ROCKS him with a forearm! Erik chinlocks to grind Gable down but Gable endures. Gable reaches out, throws body shots, but Erik shifts to back suplex! Gable lands on his feet, dodges and tags in Otis! Otis hits Erik, hits Ivar, CLOBBERS Erik, and then Ivar gets in, but Otis scoops him! And SLAMS him! Fans fire up with the Dozer as he SPLASHES Erik in a corner!

Erik staggers and falls, and Gable says its time! Off comes the shirt, the fans fire up as Otis pumps and does the CATERPILLAR ELBOW! Erik bails out, the Academy stands together to say “A THANK YEW~!” with Baltimore, and Raw goes picture in picture.

Erik bails out to regroup with the Vikings, but Otis waits. Ivar storms back in but the ref says there was no tag. Ivar goes out, but Erik RAMS Otis into a corner! It was all a strategy! Tag to Ivar now, and he SPLASHES Otis against the apron! Otis sputters, Sarah has a sinister smile, and Ivar tags Erik. The Vikings get Otis up and in, then Erik covers. TWO, and Erik clamps on with a facelock. Erik drags Otis up, Ivar tags in, and they KNEE Otis, and KNEE him down! Ivar beats his chest and roars, but Otis flounders to ropes. Ivar throws crossfaces but Otis snarls and shakes his head. Ivar stands Otis up but Otis throws hands!

Ivar knees low, Otis goes back to ropes, and Ivar tags Erik. The Vikings mug Otis again, hammer him down, but the ref counts. Ivar lets off, Erik looms over Otis. Erik stomps Otis, then stays between him and the Academy. Erik stomps more and more, but Otis fires back! Erik RAMS Otis into ropes and they scrap! Erik ROCKS Otis and throws hands from all sides! Erik chinlocks, grinds Otis, but Otis fights up to throw more hands! Raw returns to single picture as the two scrap, and Erik RAKES eyes! Tag to Ivar, the Vikings double whip to ropes. Otis blasts through the lariats to DOUBLE SHOULDER the Vikings down!

Hot tag to Gable! Gable fires off on Ivar! Throat chop and UPPERCUT then knee and UPPERCUT! Ivar swings but misses and Gable mule kicks! “SHOOSH!” ROLLING NECKBREAKER! Erik is in, but runs into an EXPLODER! “A THANK YEW~!” Fans fire up with Gable and he goes up the corner. But Ivar ROCKS him! And ROCKS him again! Ivar climbs up after Gable, but Gable fires forearms and headbutts! FLYING BULLDOG! Gable runs to clothesline Erik and himself up and outta the ring! Gable then goes to the apron, CANNONBALL! Down goes Erik but Gable keeps moving! DIVING HEADBUTT on Ivar!! Cover, Erik breaks it in time!!

Otis runs in but Erik dodges! Ace Ten Maou! ROLLING ELBOW from Gable! LEG LARIAT from Ivar!! Both men are down, and they crawl to their corners. Fans fire up for the hot tags to Sarah and Maxxine! Maxxine dodges Sarah, and arm-drags! And arm-drags! And then facelocks, for the suplex! Maxxine says “A THANK YEW~!” Maxxine SPLASHES in the corner a la Otis, and then Sarah falls! Otis says, “MAXXINE~! Do the worm, baby!” Maxxine shakes it up, fires up, and hits the worm! But Sarah KNEES her down!! The Vikings go after Otis! Gable goes up to ARIHARA MOONSAULT to take them out!!

Maxxine staggers, Sarah clamps onto her face, and whips her to a corner! Maxxine goes up and over and sunset flips! THE ACADEMY WINS!

Winners: The Alpha Academy, by pinfall

Maxxine’s in-ring debut is a success! Will this finally SHOOSH the doubters?

WWE shares footage from backstage at MITB.

After the Men’s MITB ladder match, and after their quite truly death defying crash through tables, Ricochet and Logan Paul brawled it out! Security, refs and producers had to pull them apart, is this beef between them only heating up?

Backstage interview with Ricochet.

Jackie is with the One and Only and brings up the “interactions” with Logan Paul, both during and after the ladder match. Ricochet says a lot of people felt Logan never belonged in that match in the first place. But take it from Ricochet, from Royal Rumble to MITB, Logan can hang and Ricochet can respect that. But what he doesn’t respect is Logan gets in Ricochet’s face, made things personal, when it just wasn’t Logan’s night. Ricochet issues a challenge to Logan. But not on social media like a keyboard warrior. No, they do it BIG in the WWE. So how about next week, here on Raw, Logan returns to meet Ricochet in the ring face to face?

WWE Women’s World Championship: Rhea Ripley VS Natalya!

At Night of Champions, Mami got the advantage thanks to her Dom-Dom. The second time around wasn’t even a match because Rhea used her brutality. Will the third time be the charm for the Queen of Harts? Or will this time be when Natty is truly eradicated?

Wait, Natty rushes down the ramp to get the ambush on Rhea! Natty fires off on Rhea and the fans fire up! Natty RAMS Rhea into barriers, hammers away on her again, then brings her up to RAM into steel steps! Rhea falls over and Natty gets in her face. Natty says this is for those other times! Natty SMACKS Rhea off the apron, CLUBS her, and then pushes her in. The ref reprimands, Natty gets in, but Rhea still wants this face. The bell rings, and Natty fires off on Rhea for real now! The ref counts, Natty lets off, and then storms back in. Trip and leg lock, then Natty throws more fast hands!

Natty wants the legs but Rhea scrambles away! Fans fire up as Natty goes out after Rhea! But Rhea DECKS Natty! Rhea SMACKS Natty off the desk! And again! And again! And again! Natty flops over with the desk hood! Rhea TOSSES the hood, puts Natty in the ring, and then runs in. Natty gets around to GERMAN SUPLEX! Fans fire up as Natty drags Rhea up to CLUB her again and again! Fans duel, Natty SLAPS Rhea, and Natty scoops. Rhea slips free, and CLUBS Natty on the back now. Rhea scowls  and she clamps onto Natty. Rhea whips Natty to CLUB her on the back! Natty grits her teeth while Rhea argues with the ref.

Rhea shoves and CLUBS Natty again! The ref reprimands Rhea more but Rhea tells him to shut up. Rhea shoves, but Natty comes back with haymakers! Fans fire up, Natty has Rhea in the corner and fires off again. Rhea shoves Natty away, then catches her in body scissors to HEADBUTT her down! That’s new. Rhea covers, TWO!! Natty survives and Rhea grows frustrated. Rhea slaps Natty around and eggs her on. “You wanna fight me, Natty? HUH?” Rhea SLAPS Natty! Fans rally and duel, Rhea HIP DROPS Natty, then HIP DROPS her again! And again! Rhea taunts Natty, drags her up, and KICKS her in the side!

Natty writhes, but Rhea sits her up to MULE KICK! But  Natty comes back with more fists and forearms! Rhea hits low, kicks Natty down, and looms over her. Rhea bumps Natty off buckles, hoists her up top, then ROCKS her! And ROCKS her again! Rhea climbs, but Natty resists, so Rhea fires off more hands! Natty hits back, HEADBUTTS, and Rhea staggers away. Natty adjusts, and CROSSBODIES! Direct hit and both women are down! Fans rally up, Rhea and Natty stir, and Rhea crawls over to Natty. Rhea swings but Natty counter punches! And again! And again! And again! Rhea kicks low, stomps feet, and hits a KNEE SMASH!

Rhea runs to DROPKICK Natty down! Cover, TWO! Rhea argues the count as Raw goes picture in picture.

Rhea scowls as she gets to her feet. She tells Baltimore to “SUCK IT!” and to shove it, then she stomps Natty more. Rhea KICKS Natty in the back, then swings around one of the leather straps that snapped off her leg. Rhea bumps Natty off buckles, then RAMS and RAMS and RAMS her! Rhea lets off as the ref counts and they argue again. Natty goes to ropes, but Rhea CHOKES her! The ref counts, Rhea lets off again, but Natty comes back with hands! Natty CLUBS Rhea, but Rhea kicks low! And KICKS Natty down! Rhea SMACKS Natty off the mat, pushes her to a cover, TWO! The Queen of Harts is still in this!

Rhea frowns, throws hands, but Natty throws them back! Natty whips, but Rhea reverses, and reels Natty right into a COBRA TWIST! Natty claws at Rhea’s legs, Rhea drives an elbow into Natty’s ribs, but Natty keeps fighting. Natty smacks and clubs Rhea’s leg, gets around, and puts the Cobra Twist on her! Rhea endures, grabs at hair, and powers her way back to the Cobra Twist! But Natty pops free to HIP TOSS Rhea away! Rhea gets up, Natty ELBOWS her! And BOOTS her! And runs up, gets around, and SLAPS her! Natty whips, Rhea reverses but Natty dodges in the corner! REBOUND SIT-DOWN!

Natty steps on Rhea and basement dropkicks! Raw returns to single picture as Natty gets the legs! Rhea BOOTS Natty away, and again! Rhea then reaches up to EDDY GORDO KICK! Both women are down and fans fire up again! Rhea stands, she drags Natty up and reels her in, but Natty RANAS free! Rhea stands, into the DISCUS LARIAT! Cover, TWO!! Rhea is still in this and Natty grows frustrated. Natty gets the legs, steps through, but Rhea powers it to a cradle! TWO, and Natty CLUBS Rhea again. Natty whips, runs in at the corner, but Rhea BOOTS her down! Rhea goes up top, and leaps, MISSILE DROPKICK! Cover, TWO!!

Rhea is beside herself! This is thee same person she bullied and decimated, maybe that’s why Natty’s fighting so hard. But then Rhea ROUNDHOUSES Natty down! Rhea pushes Natty over, gets her legs now, PRISM TRAP!! Natty endures the inverted cloverleaf as fans fire up again! Natty reaches out, crawls and claws to roll and send Rhea into buckles! Rhea is dazed and Natty has new life! Natty trips Rhea up, steps through, but Rhea YANKS her into buckles! Rhea returns the favor, and then stomps Natty! Rhea drags Natty out, stomps her, then goes to the corner. Rhea says this is for Dom-Dom!

Rhea climbs up, gives us Latina Heat, and then FROG SPLASHES onto BOOTS!! Natty saves herself and Rhea is dazed again! Rhea runs back in, but only gets POST! Rhea staggers and stumbles, into a scoop and POWERSLAM! Natty gets Rhea’s legs, steps through, SHARPSHOOTER!! Rhea endures, powers up, blood in her mouth, and she powers her way over to the ROPEBREAK!! Natty lets go reluctantly, and Rhea bails out of the ring. Natty builds speed, to slide, but Rhea dodges! Natty pursues but Rhea KICKS, HEADBUTTS, and pump handles! RIPTIDE!!! Cover, Rhea wins!!

Winner: Rhea Ripley, by pinfall (still WWE Women’s World Champion)

The Queen of Harts gave Rhea one hell of a fight, but now Rhea gives Natty a beating for it! Rhea throws down hands and headbutts, but here come Liv & Raquel! The Women’s Tag Champions run off the world champion, but Rhea waves bye to her old rival. Will Big Mami Cool look to revisit the past with Mami Eradicator?

Raw shares Tommaso Ciampa’s WWE social media exclusive.

“You know what the difference is between Tommaso Ciampa and The Miz? When I had a problem with The Miz, I walked down that aisle, I looked him in the eye, and I punched him in the teeth. When Miz had the opportunity to do the same, instead he chose to attack me from behind like a coward. There is a silver lining in all of this. Y’see, this past Monday, I finally saw that look in his eye again. The Miz, he’s a guy who’s accomplished everything there is in the WWE, and he’ll be the first to tell ya. But the last couple o’ years, he’s had loss after loss after loss.

“Until finally, that spark is back in his eye! That ruthless aggression that has gotten him to the top time and time again! It’s back. That’s the thing. Miz, I want you to listen to me very closely. The next time we’re in the same arena together, I want you to bring that same energy, and I’ll bring the same chip on my shoulder with me. Because now, you’ve shown me your cards, and you have no idea what I’m holding in my hand.”

The Miz responds.

“You wanna talk cards, Tommaso Ciampa? I don’t care if you have the high card, two of a kind, three of a kind, four of a kind, straight, Full House, I am the unbeatable Royal Flush, and I am not bluffing! You wanna talk about me losing and losing and losing, and call me a coward?! The last person to call me a coward is gone! Everyone that I have taken under my wing and has double-crossed me is gone, yet I’m still here. So who’s the real winner? But you’re right, I do have a spark in my eye. I am feeling better than I’ve ever felt before.

“So next week, I want you to bring that chip on your shoulder to our No Disqualification Match! I want the best version of Tommaso Ciampa, because you will be getting the best version of me! And you and everybody else will put respect on my name! Cuz I’m the Miz… and I’m awesome.” The Hollywood A-Lister is about to bring out his full anger, will Ciampa like what he sees?

Rhea Ripley encounters Iyo Sky backstage!

And Miss MITB tells the champ, “Yabai yo, yabai yo.” That is to say, Rhea is in danger. Iyo holds up her MITB briefcase, and tells her, “See you around, Rhea.” Rhea says, “Try me. It’ll be the biggest mistake of your life.” The Evil Genius takes her leave, does she already have a plan in motion? As for Rhea, Dom & Priest walk over and check in on her. And has anyone even heard from Finn? Not since Saturday. But Rhea asks if they saw what happened out there. Liv & Raquel came to help Natty? They wanna get in Rhea’s business after she warned Raquel not to? Raquel either didn’t get the message, or is just thick in the skull. They do that again, they’ll regret it.

Dom says yeah, it’ll be just like Rollins regretting getting in the ring with Dom! Dom’s gonna be the last man standing! The Judgment Day is in agreement, but is Finn (not) fine with how things went on Saturday?

Matt Riddle VS Giovanni Vinci w/ Imperium!

The Original Bro still has his ankle taped up from the damage Gunther did to it, but he isn’t letting it get him down. But he’s now facing the Pride of Italy, who owes Riddle for damaging his ankle! Will Vinci avenge himself and allow Imperium to move on? Or will Riddle get back up now that he’s back in the States?

Raw returns as Imperium makes their entrance. The bell rings and Ludwig swipes at Riddle’s bad foot! The fans boo, Riddle swipes back, but Vinci CLOBBERS Riddle! Vinci stomps and UPPERCUTS and CHOPS Riddle! Vinci scoops and SLAMS Riddle into ropes! Fans boo but Riddle gets up to fire strikes! And KICKS! Vinci ducks, runs, springboards and CROSSBODIES! Vinci stomps Riddle’s bad foot, then grabs it for a toehold. But Riddle kicks with the good leg! Riddle kicks again, Vinci blocks but Riddle breaks free and spins Vinci to a PELE! Riddle kips up, forearm smashes, and then runs again, but into a fireman’s carry!

Vinci ROLLING SENTONS, goes up, MOONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Riddle escapes, but Vinci drags him up and reels him in. Riddle fights outta the bomb, FINAL FLASH! Gut wrench, but Vinci drops to get the foot! ANKLE LOCK! But Riddle rolls it to a cover, and Riddle wins!

Winner: Matt Riddle, by pinfall

But Ludwig PENALTY KICKS! Imperium beats up on Riddle and fans boo, but here comes DREW MCINTYRE! Fans fire up and Gunther says hurry, go after him! Ludwig & Vinci hesitate, but they run out. McIntyre BOOTS Ludwig, then HEADBUTTS Vinci! Riddle hits a FINAL FLASH on Vinci again, and McIntyre glares at Gunther. But then he smiles and looks at Vinci. “THREE! TWO! ONE!” CLAYMORE!! Vinci goes down, McIntyre kips up, and now Gunther gets on the apron. But McIntyre stares him down and dares him to do something. Gunther chooses a tactical retreat, but will he have to face the Scottish Warrior soon enough?

Riddle and McIntyre regroup backstage.

The Bro tells McIntyre thanks for that save. The Imperium has been beating him up for weeks. Well not anymore. But then here comes Byron! Byron says McIntyre made his return at MITB, and just made his presence felt in a big way. That’s right! Drew McIntyre is back! And Riddle says now that Drew is back, they should team up and take out Imperium next week. What’s McIntyre say? McIntyre hears the fans saying take his shirt off, but that tag match sounds like a hell of a return match. But that’s next week. Tonight, let’s go out in Baltimore to get some pints? Riddle likes the way McIntyre thinks! And let’s get some Jimmies! Yeah, love it!

Seth Rollins VS Dominik Mysterio w/ Judgment Day!

The Visionary didn’t mind changing his plans to go from partying to fighting, but he’s also aware this could all be a trap to set him up for Priest. Will Rollins finish this fast and get to the festivities? Or will “Dirty Dom” make sure Raw belongs to the Judgment Day?

Raw returns as Rollins makes his entrance. The bell rings and the two circle while the fans sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Dom and Rollins approach, but Rollins dodges to go up the corner and enjoy the singing. Dom is annoyed, but he and Rollins circle again. They tie up, go around, and Rollins wrenches to wristlock and hammerlock. Rollins then spins, headlocks and hits a takeover! Fans chant “DOM, YOU SUCK!” while Rollins grinds him down. Rhea says shut up, Dom’s the best Mysterio ever. Dom pulls hair, headscissors, but Rollins kips free. Dom kicks low, headlocks and he hits a takeover.

Rollins moves around, fans rally, and Rollins fights up. Rollins powers out, but Dom runs him over! Things keep moving, Rollins hurdles then redirects to then run Dom over! Fans fire up and sing, and Rollins brings Dom around to throw body shots! Rollins throws Dom out of the ring to the ramp side, and he builds speed, only for Rhea to stand in the way. Fans boo but Dom runs in! Rollins tosses Dom out at Rhea’s feet! Rollins goes out to then FLYING KNEE Dom down! Priest glares at Rollins and Rollins uses Scott Hall fingers to taunt him. Fans sing for Rollins as he gets back in the ring. Rhea keeps Dom calm and Raw goes picture in picture.

Rollins waits on Dom, and Dom takes his time. Rhea and Priest also get on the apron, they flank Rollins. Priest steps in, Rollins rushes over, but he still sees Dom’s attack coming! Rollins CHOPS Dom to a corner, CHOPS him to another corner, then whips him corner to corner. Dom bounces off buckles, into a CHOP! Rhea & Priest are annoyed but Rollins runs back in at Dom, but Dom dodges! Rollins hits buckles and Dom stomps away on him! Dom tells fans it’s done, and he wants a mic. Rhea fetches a mic while Dom throws hands on Rollins! Rhea hands the mic in, but chances are the fans are booing even now.

Dom gets on the corner and tells them off, then he runs at Rollins to stomp him down. Dom soaks up more heat and he stomps Rollins at the ropes. The ref counts, Dom lets off, and Dom gets on the corner again, only for Rollins to Electric Chair Lift! HOTSHOT! Rollins runs to SLINGBLADE! Dom flounders around, Rollins dares him to get up. Rollins stomps Dom again and again and again, then digs the heel in. Rollins lets off, drags Dom up, and Rollins smirks at Rhea before UNO AMIGO! Fans fire up as Rollins goes again, Dos Amigos! Rollins shows off his Latino Heat, and hits THREE AMIGOS!

Fans fire up and Rollins goes to the corner. Rollins climbs, but Rhea gets on the apron. The ref reprimands, but Priest SHOVES Rollins down! Rollins crashes on the mat, and now Dom goes up! FROG SPLASH! But Dom doesn’t cover, he wants to add on! Dom stomps Rollins but fans chant “DOM, YOU SUCK!” Dom goes back up, takes aim, FROG SPLASH again!! But Dom isn’t covering, he is just here to hurt Rollins! Dom stomps Rollins again, then goes up a third time. FROG SPLASH onto knees!! Rollins saves himself and the Judgment Day freaks out! Rollins rises as the fans rally and he runs in at Dom.

Rollins rallies on Dom with lariats, then a mule kick, front kick, and DISCUS LARIAT! Fans fire up more as Rollins grits his teeth. Rollins runs in at the corner, forearm smash! Rollins keeps going, another forearm smash! And then another! Rollins reels Dom in, BACKBREAKER! And then Rollins runs, to KNEE Dom down! Fans fire up again and sing the song! “OH~ OHH~ OHHH~!” Rollins watches as Dom stirs, and Dom rises into a kick! Underhooks, but Priest gets up on the apron! Rollins DECKS Priest, dodges Dom, and clotheslines Dom up and out! Rollins builds speed to DIVE! Direct hit on Dom & Priest!

Priest hits the desk, and Rollins gets Dom up and in! Rhea panics as Rollins ROLLING ELBOWS Dom, then turns him for a DREAM SMASHER! Dom drops, Rollins aims. But Priest gest in!! SOUTH OF HEAVEN!!

Winner: Seth Rollins, by disqualification

Priest hammers away on Rollins! Fans boo as Priest drags Rollins up and TOSSES him out! Rhea has the briefcase for Priest, and Priest RAMS Rollins into the steel steps! Priest fires off hands, then RAMS Rollins into the desk! Those battered ribs are getting beaten up all over again! And now Priest TOSSES Rollins into barriers! Priest has Rollins against the desk to HAMMER away on him! FLATLINER to the desk! Rollins sputters and falls, Priest brings the straps down again! Priest clears off the desk! Fans are thunderous as Priest drags Rollins back up! Priest reels Rollins in, gets him up, Canadian rack to the crucifix, but Rollins slips free!

Rollins SUPERKICKS! Rollins gets Priest in, but Dom CLOBBERS Rollins with the briefcase! Dom RAMS Rollins into the steps, then puts him in the ring. Dom has the briefcase again and he says Priest can do it! Priest looks at the briefcase, thinks about it, and he steps up to the apron! But FINN BALOR is here! He CLOBBERS Rollins into Priest! Priest falls as Finn stomps and punches away on Rollins! Finn climbs up, but Priest gets up on the apron. They argue about what the hell is going on! Dom wants them to keep the peace, there’s bigger fish to fry! But that fish is getting away! Rollins bails out, Dom rushes him, but Rollins kicks low! PEDIGREE to the floor!

Rollins retreats as Priest rushes after him! The fans sing “OH~ OHH~ OHHH~!” Priest says Finn ruined this for him! Finn says Priest ruined things on Saturday for Finn! Priest doesn’t care that Finn lost that on his own. Don’t make this about yourself, make this about the team! Rhea tells them to stop arguing as she checks on Dom. Is the Judgment Day falling apart before our very eyes?

My Thoughts:

A great Raw to follow up MITB. Though, this also did suffer just a bit from the new condition, “Aftermath Show Syndrome.” A lot more recaps than I thought they were going to give, but they did their best to make it all relevant to what we were seeing. Great opening promo segment that ended up being multiple segments. I do like that Cody, in ring gear, was operating under the assumption Brock was never gonna face him again so he just wanted right after the title. But then Brock shows up, we get a really good brawl, and per Cody’s interview promo where he’s back in a suit, they of course get us on course for a match at SummerSlam.

Great stuff with the Judgment Day all night, too. Good promo with Rollins where they brush past the issue with Finn while in the ring, but then talk about it when they’re “alone” backstage. The one thing WWE still needs to work on is that their wrestlers don’t acknowledge backstage cameramen as if they don’t exist. There should’ve been a moment here where they tried to get away from the cameras, only for the mics to still pick up audio. Great main event from Rollins VS Dom and of course there was the tease of a cash-in. Finn ruins that for Priest, possibly accidental payback for MITB but also totally on purpose. The Bloodline had their civil war, now it’s Judgment Day’s turn. And as I see it, the moment JD McDonagh returns, you know something’s going down.

Rhea also had awesome stuff with Natty and the Women’s Division. Natty had a great showing but of course Rhea wins. Raquel & Liv making the save made some sense, they’re Faces, they respect Natty, and there’s also the history with Raquel and Rhea going back to their NXT days. And good little visit by Iyo Sky backstage to remind Rhea that Miss MITB can target anyone. All those possibilities are great, but Raquel & Liv also have to once again deal with Sonya & Chelsea. I am truly shocked it was a clean sweep from start to finish for Chelsea & Sonya, but the gauntlet did help get other stories get going again, like Nikki’s obsession with Candice.

Raquel & Liv will get past Chelsea & Sonya as their first defense of the titles, and I hope they visit NXT to give the teams down there some chances. Nikki might end up fighting Emma after abandoning her, or Emma helps her take on Candice & Indi. Something feels a bit jumbled in that story, I’m not sure what happened. But also great to see Tegan Nox is back, let’s all hope and pray she doesn’t get hurt again, she really deserves a fair chance on RawDown. And good promo from Becky, Trish & Zoey to show Trish is hurt (not sure how much is work versus shoot), and Becky will have a good match against Zoey next week.

Great stuff out of Shayna and Ronda, and Shayna is definitely the Face here. She calls upon the trope of “I earned this, you were handed it,” same as LA Knight just did to Logan Paul on SmackDown. Good brawl, and while Shayna came out on top here, she could still win out when they finally have their match. Speaking of Logan Paul, I like that they got their feud going while MITB was still on, and Ricochet has a good promo to call Logan out. They’re gonna have a great feud, though I also kinda hope Logan still feuds with LA Knight this year. Great promos from Ciampa and Miz, this is a great callback to “Talking Smack with Daniel Bryan incident” Miz, No Disqualifications is gonna be awesome.

Really good, really fun Mixed Six match from Alpha Academy and Viking Raiders. The fans are really loving Gable and Otis, and now loving Maxxine because she’s along for the ride. Maxxine really did do a good Worm, though she could still be smoother. But also great win for her in her first match, it really feels like she does genuinely wanna get in on the action, not just be a manager/valet character like she was as Sophia Cramwell in NXT, and as Maxxine Dupri with Maximum Male Models. Just still a shame we didn’t get a proper blowoff in that story, Maxxine just kinda ditched her guys for Otis & Gable.

Good promo from Bronson Reed, though they had him use big words. I am still not sure where he’s supposed to be going post Draft since he’s on Raw where the US Championship is not, and Gunther still has the Intercontinental title. Decent match from Riddle VS Vinci, but rather quick. But that was cuz it was all to set up McIntyre making the save. McIntyre and Riddle have a good backstage promo, they’ll have a great tag match against Ludwig & Vinci, and I’m sure this is still leading to McIntyre VS Gunther at SummerSlam for the Intercontinental Championship. Maybe if McIntyre gets the title off Gunther, Bronson will step in to face McIntyre. But even then, I kinda wanna see Gunther VS Face Bronson with this whole “Mr. Nice Guy” thing he’s coming up with.

My Score: 8.6/10