ALL RISE for the Judgment Day!

Controversy aside, Damian Priest is STILL El Campeon and Finn & JD are World Tag Team Champions. But do they really reign over Monday Night Raw? Or is there a revolution in the works?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Jey Uso VS Chad Gable; Jey wins.
• Bronson Reed VS Pete Dunne; Bronson wins.
• Six Man Tag: The Judgment Day VS Braun Strowman & The Awesome Truth; The Judgment Day wins.
• Bron Breakker VS Ilja Dragunov; Dragunov wins, by disqualification.
• Six Woman Tag: Lyra Valkyria, Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS Damage CTRL; DMG CTRL wins.
• Mixed Tag: Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan VS Rey Mysterio & Zelina Vega; Dom & Liv win.

PLAY BY PLAY

CM Punk is here!

Ottawa, Canada fires up as the Second City Saint makes his way to the ring. And not only is it #ClobberinTime, but Punk is in a great mood after making sure Drew McIntyre failed his cash-in on the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Punk gets a mic and says it has been so long since he’s been here! “Is it great to be alive on a Monday night in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada or what?” The fans cheer, and Punk says surprise, surprise, he’s got a lot to get off his chest and to cover. But surprisingly, the first thing he wants to do is recognize someone he has shared a lot of hours in this ring with. Someone Punk once insulted as the New York Yankees.

Congratulations, John Cena, on your retirement. The fans chant “CENA! CENA!” and Punk says he doesn’t know what the future holds, but he’d love to lace ’em up with Cena one more time before he goes. But let’s not do tricks on it, Cena isn’t here tonight but Punk is. Another guy who isn’t here tonight is Drew McIntyre. Punk wanted to come out, lift up the apron skirt to see if McIntyre was hiding under there. But that million dollar body with ten cent brain got himself suspended. If you don’t know, here’s a video. McIntyre had a meltdown after MITB went off the air, and he not only shoved referees, but he elbowed Adam Pearce!

Pearce was pissed, Wade Barrett had to help stop McIntyre from tearing into Pearce more, and there was the suspension. Punk says the ratings just took a dip because McIntyre was on TV. But hey, Punk wants to get his hands on McIntyre, too. McIntyre shouldn’t be shocked that when you pick a fight with Punk, Punk brings the fight to you. You should not be shocked that their are consequences to your actions. Philadelphia, McIntyre blew it because there are consequences to his actions, and you are looking at them! CM Punk is the consequences to all McIntyre’s stupid actions!

If Punk’s gotta fly to Glasgow, pop out a bowl of haggis, he’ll do it. Punk did it, McIntyre blew it again, and we all saw what happened. McIntyre promised to the world he’d win MITB and cash in the same night, but Punk promised that McIntyre would never be champion again so long as there is air in Punk’s lungs. Promise: kept! And if you thought what happened at MITB was bad, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Punk is here to say he wants after McIntyre, but he can’t do that if McIntyre gets suspended. There are consequences for Punk, too. He got fined $25 THOUSAND for interfering at MITB. But if he says himself, money well spent!

McIntyre got fined DOUBLE cuz he’s the Scottish Keyboard Warrior and kept posting online. Punk wants to ask Pearce, please lift McIntyre’s suspension, Ottawa wants to see Punk get after McIntyre! A match, a fight, a brawl in the parking lot, the cheap seats, hard cam side, PUNK WANTS DREW! But instead, he gets Seth Rollins! The fans fire up as The Visionary makes his way out here so Punk goes from ring to commentary. Michael Cole does ask what Punk expected. Rollins ended up collateral damage because of Punk’s actions. Punk says Rollins’ entrance takes too long. Does anyone like this?

Punk sits cross-legged on the desk while Rollins gets a mic. The fans sing “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” as Rollins glares at Punk. Rollins wants to get this straight. NOW Punk will sit on the sidelines? C’mon, Mr. Center of Attention, Rollins knows you love the spotlight, so join him in the ring. Or is he afraid Rollins will kick his ass? The fans fire up and Punk says okay then. Punk goes to the ring as fans chant for him. Punk gets his mic back to say he isn’t sure everyone here remembers the last time these two were face to face. Rollins surely does, but Punk did warn him that that was the only time Rollins could speak disrespectfully, so he better watch what he says.

What? Rollins? Disrespect the best int he world? No! Rollins is here because Punk can help him understand. Actions have consequences, so why does that apply to everyone except Punk? Rollins understands a lot of things: officials made a mistake, that happens. McIntyre can cash in, that was his right. What Rollins can’t wrap his head around is that Punk decided to do the one thing Rollins said not to do. WHY did Punk stick his nose in Rollins’ business? Oh, Rollins’ business? Yes, the world title is his business. Well since Rollins wants an answer, Punk wasn’t in Rollins’ business, he was handling his own.

Oh yes, of course. Punk says hold on, a husband and father like Rollins should understand. Yeah, and Punk isn’t even trying to be disrespectful. McIntyre has a bracelet with the names of Punk’s wife and dog on it! It may not mean anything to Rollins, it may just be 15 cents retail, but it was the intent. And Punk will get his pound of flesh. But he sees it. He hears it. Punk has no quarrel with Rollins. Punk was just handling his business. If he messed things up for Rollins, Rollins can’t be world champion or whatever his pipe dream is- Pipe dream!? Hey, Punk is apologizing, pay attention. Legitimately! Punk hesitates, Rollins says obviously this isn’t Punk’s forte.

Punk says he is sorry. He apologizes. He didn’t mean to screw anything up for Rollins, he’s just blind with rage. Rollins gets like that, too, so Punk is sorry. But because it’s Rollins, Punk isn’t that sorry. Rollins grins and says Punk always has an excuse. No, he has an answer. Still, Punk always has something. This is gaslighting! Punk’s probably never ever sincerely apologized because nothing’s ever his fault. Punk’s so sly, crafty, King of Propaganda. But he’s also gotta be the dumbest smart guy Rollins has ever met in his life! The fans are torn, but Rollins says Punk has most of this figured out, except for one thing that’d actually make him the hero here.

Punk does not realize the world does NOT revolve around him!! So look, Punk can be a selfish bastard anywhere else. Punk can burn bridges wherever else. Rollins will let that slide, because he’s above Punk. And he doesn’t just mean in height right now. Rollins is willing to let the selfishness slide, until Saturday. Because if not for Punk, Rollins would be World Heavyweight Champion. The fans seem to see it that way. Rollins says he is out of shots now. The fans sing for Rollins as he tells Punk it isn’t just a pipe dream. Maybe for Punk, but not Rollins. For Rollins, being World Heavyweight Champion is the most important thing.

So now that Punk took from Rollins, Rollins will take from Punk. Punk wants after Drew so badly, he doesn’t care about collateral? Well too bad, because that won’t happen on Rollins’ watch. Rollins could hit Punk here and now, but Punk’s fragile little body isn’t 100%. But Rollins promises this: When Punk is cleared, he won’t even be able to say “Drew McIntyre” before Rollins puts him back on the shelf. “Actions have consequences.” Rollins mic drops Punk but Punk just smirks. There are consequences, but who will be the one to pay the ultimate price?

Adam Pearce talks with someone backstage.

The Raw General Manager says he’ll try. He is sorry for not returning any messages but he was a bit busy with Punk and McIntyre. But what is the problem? Dominik Mysterio says the problem is that he doesn’t want to tag with Liv Morgan! But she was the one who said he’d be happy about this. Plus, Rey & Zelina are good with it. Of course they are! Dom doesn’t wanna tag, he doesn’t want the match. Oh but Dom wanted to stick his nose in the Women’s World title matches? That wasn’t Dom. Pearce says who cares if Dom is unhappy, the match is happening. Happy Monday. Pearce leaves and Liv finds Dom.

Dom asks why Liv is doing this to him! Liv is doing this for him. She’s making this up to him by helping Dom show who the real Daddy Mysterio is. Now, let’s go get ready for our match! Fine, just make sure they win. Of course! Now let’s go talk strategy. Well, as long as there are chicken tendies and/or nuggies… Dom is a reluctant partner in the Liv Morgan Revenge Tour, but will Liv get him to come around? Or will the LWO put an end to this twisted romcom?

Jey Uso VS Chad Gable!

While neither man became Mr. Money in the Bank, there’s no end to the title chase. Will Main Event Jey prove he’s worthy of golden opportunities? Or will “Master” Gable SHOOOOSH all the haters?

Raw returns and Gable makes his entrance. Gable has some rib tape given the bad landings and Spear he took on Saturday. The bell rings, the two tie up, and Jey wrenches to a wristlock. Gable rolls, bridges, and handsprings, to then wrench and headlock, spin and drop toehold! Gable SLAPS Jey around, but the fans boo as he lets off. Gable eggs Jey on, Jey stands up, and the two stare down. Gable kicks, Jey blocks to UPPERCUT! “YEET! YEET!” But Gable gets around to waistlock and SLAM! Gable fires off crossface forearms! The fans boo but Gable whips. Jey blocks the hip toss but then Gable blocks back!

They go back and forth with hip toss counters, and then Jey TOSSES Gable out of the ring! The fans fire up and Jey builds speed, to DIVE! But Gable catches Jey for an OEVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! Jey has a rough landing and Raw goes picture in picture.

The ref checks, Jey is somehow okay, so Gable drags him up. Gable SMACKS Jey off the desk! Pat McAfee says something to Gable but Gable drags Jey to the ring. Gable puts Jey in, to SLAM a leg into the post! Jey clutches his thigh but Gable slides in. Gable rains down fists on Jey, but lets off as the ref counts. Gable drags Jey up to upt the bad leg through ropes, and he pulls! The ref counts, Gable lets off to then stomp Jey down. Jey writhes, Gable sneers again, and he drags Jey by a leg. Gable steps through, KNEE JAMMER! Then another KNEE JAMMER! Then Gable YANKS the bad leg! Jey writhes more while Gable seethes.

The fans give thumbs down to Gable but he drags Jey up. Gable bumps Jey off buckles, puts his legs through ropes again, DRAPING DRAGON SCREW! Jey clutches his knees but Gable drags him around. Gable puts the bad leg on ropes, for a HIP DROP! Jey writhes but Gable steps through. Gable has a standing toehold on the bad leg and pushes on that knee joint. Jey endures, kicks with the free leg, but Gable keeps on the pressure. Jey kicks and kicks and gets free! Jey throws hands on Gable, but Gable hits back. Jey ROCKS Gable, Raw returns to single picture, and “YEET! YEET! YEET!” Jey backs Gable down, whips, but Gable reels Jey in!

Gable turns Jey to Canadian Rack! DOMINATOR! Gable snarls and goes up a corner. The fans boo but Gable aims, to DIVING HEADBUTT! Just enough of a hit, and Gable covers, TWO! Jey survives but Gable says to get up! Gable then waistlocks, but Jey bucks the O’Conner. Gable comes back but Jey TOSSES him up and out! Then Jey DIVES! Direct hit at the ramp and the fans fire up! Jey hurries to put Gable in, climbs a corner, and CROSSBODIES! Cover, TWO! Gable stays in this so Jey fires hands! “YEET! YEET! YEET!” Jey pops, locks, takes off the shirt, and ROCKS Gable again! Gable stays on his feet, blocks a kick, but not the DRAGON WHIP!

The fans fire up as Gable goes to one corner, and Jey backs down to the other. Jey runs in, HIP ATTACK! Jey pushes Gable to the drop zone and goes up, only for Gable to trip Jey up! Jey falls from corner to mat and Gable grabs the leg! ANKLE LOCK!! Jey endures, but the lights start turning off! Gable panics and looks around, and everyone knows what this means! Jey SPEARS Gable! Cover, Jey wins!

Winner: Jey Uso, by pinfall

But now the fireflies are coming out…! Jey says bye, and he gets outta there! And now, the fog rolls in and the piano plays… Gable wakes up as the spotlight turns on, and the fans are losing their minds already. Heeere’s Abby! Gable shakes his head and backs away. Gable hurries out of the ring, goes up the ramp, and gets far away from here. As for Abby, she turns around, and she has another package to deliver. She puts the package down in front of Pat. Pat asks if Cole’s gonna get this, and Cole says nope. Surely then, another VHS message has been sent. What will the Wyatt Sick6 have to say tonight?

Backstage interview with Sheamus.

Both Jackie Redmond and The Celtic Warrior just saw what we all saw, and he says that was weird. Jackie hopes we’ll get clarity on that tonight. But as for Sheamus, she has to congratulate him. He reaches 15 YEARS as a WWE Superstar, and he’s already done so much! What’s next? Yeah, 15 years and he’s done it all. Well, almost. It takes that many years to truly understand the business. All these young Thundercats, they think they can take shortcuts, but they can’t. Truly, it takes years before you go out there and put on banger after- Wait. Bronson Reed steps in, and he asks if Sheamus is done.

Bronson doesn’t get why we’re talking about Sheamus’ 15 years when it ended with Sheamus losing. Really, they should be talking about Bronson! He is the one with a match tonight because he is the future. Sheamus is just stuck in the past. Wow. Big bloody Bronson, a crybaby. Who would’ve guessed? And surely if Bronson was watching Sheamus’ career these past 15 years, he’d know what happens when you interrupt him. Bronson and Sheamus will settle this in the ring like proper fellas. Bronson says fine, he’ll fight Sheamus any time. Just not tonight. First, Sheamus can watch what Bronson does to Sheamus’ pal, Pete Dunne.

Bronson heads out and Sheamus frowns. Is the Colossal Aussie about to demolish Dunne? Or can the Bruiserweight find a way to stop the Tsunami?

Bronson Reed VS Pete Dunne!

Raw returns as Auszilla makes his entrance, followed by Dunne’s. The bell rings and the two tie up. Bronson headlocks, CLUBS Dunne right down, and then eggs Dunne on. Bronson fireman’s carries but Dunne shifts to an ARMBAR! Bronson goes to the ROPEBREAK, Dunne lets go, and then Dunne BOOTS from a corner. Dunne ENZIGIRIS Bronson, keeps moving and he CLOBBERS Bronson outta the ring! The fans fi reup and Dunne PLANCHAS! Direct hit but Bronson still stays up! So Dunne ASAI MOONSAULTS! Then Dunne goes up to the corner, another ASAI MOONSAULT! Bronson finally falls, the fans fire up, and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Bronson has a chinlock on Dunne. The fans rally, Dunne fights up and he bends Bronson’s fingers! Dunne fires CHOP after CHOP but Bronson HEADBUTTS! Dunne ENZIGIRIS, but Bronson LARIATS! The fans fire up as Bronson lines up a shot. SENTON misses as Dunne moves! Dunne runs up to STOMP the hands! BUZZSAW! Then ENZIGIRI in the corner! And a GAMANGIRI! Dunne pushes Bronson, goes up, and he DOUBLE STOMPS an arm! Bronson staggers, Dunne BUSAIKU KNEES! Cover, TWO! Bronson stays in this but Dunne grabs an arm. Dunne bends the fingers again!

Dunne isolates the arm, and he STOMPS it! Bronson clutches the arm, Dunne wrenches it, but Bronson powers out. Bronson runs up, blocks a boot, but Dunne kicks and kicks with the other leg! Bronson gets mad and he reels Dunne in for a BUCKLE BOMB! And then a SITOUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Dunne survives and the fans fire up! Bronson is mad now and he goes to a corner. Bronson climbs and the fans know what this means. But so does Dunne, and he gets up to GAMANGIRI! Bronson wobbles, Dunne climbs up, and Dunne bends the fingers! But Bronson HOTSHOTS Dunne on ropes! Then TSUNAMI!! Cover, Bronson wins!

Winner: Bronson Reed, by pinfall

Dunne almost tore Bronson’s arm off, but Bronson still crushed Dunne’s body. And now Bronson wants to do it again! Bronson drags Dunne back to the drop zone, but here comes Sheamus! Sheamus storms right into the ring, Bronson goes after him! The fans fire up as Sheamus takes the fight to Bronson! Bronson HEADBUTTS, Sheamus KNEE CAPS! Dunne GAMANGIRIS! Bronson wobbles, Sheamus BROGUES him outta the ring!! The fans fire up as the Brawling Brutes- NO, Dunne doesn’t want a hug! Dunne leaves Sheamus behind, Sheamus doesn’t get why.

Sami Zayn says hey to Braun Strowman & The Awesome Truth.

They all shake, and Truth even gives the Intercontinental Champion a hug. Truth, Miz & Braun are preparing for their Six Man Tag but Sami’s going to gorilla first. What will Sami have to say about what’s next for him after Money in the Bank? We’ll find out, after the break.

Judgment Day talks backstage.

Damian Priest says they got through MITB, let’s move on. Seth Rollins walks over and says he just wants to talk. Priest tells his guys to go handle their business. Finn, JD & Carlito head out, and Rollins looks at the title. “You know it’s better to be lucky than good. And Saturday, you were very lucky. But you were also very good. Most importantly, you kept your word. The boys didn’t get involved. And since you kept your word, I’m gonna keep my word. I won’t come for the title as long as you’ve got it. But as good as you were on Saturday, if you want to keep that thing, you gotta be better at SummerSlam.”

Rollins goes to leave but Priest stops him. Priest says he did keep his word. And he knows Rollins will keep his. But Priest still has a lot to prove. So that gentleman’s agreement? They can throw that out the window. Once Priest is done with Gunther, if Rollins wants another shot, Priest will gladly go to war with him again. Just name the time and place. Rollins offers a handshake, Priest takes it. Rollins heads out, and then Priest gets a phone call. He answers, and asks where they’re at. But who is it that called?

Sami Zayn goes to the ring!

Ottawa fires up as the Intercontinental Champion is here, and he holds up the belt for all to see. Sami also gets a mic, and the fans sing “OLE~! OLE OLE OLE~!” Sami smiles and says, “Well first of all… Let me just say what an honor it is to be standing in this ring, in the nation’s capital, representing Canada as a champion.” The fans cheer that! Sami says Saturday in Toronto, Bron Breakker walked into MITB, he brought his power, his strength, his speed, but he made the mistake of walking in thinking that Sami was the underdog. Sami has said this before but must say it again: He is no longer an underdog, he is a champion!

The fans cheer for Sami again, and he says, “And if I can take a second to be not so humble, to be a little un-Canadian… I have been putting in top level performances in this ring nigh tin, night out, year in, year out, to where I have earned a certain amount of respect in this ring. And it is a respect that Bron Breakker did not bring to Toronto. And that is why Bron Breakker found out the hard way that it is one thing to knock me down, it is another thing to try and keep me down! And I say this not just to Bron Breakker, but-” WAIT. Here comes Bron Breakker himself! And he goes right to the ring, eyes locked on Sami.

Bron steps in the ring, and Sami asks what he is here for. Is Bron looking for a fight? Maybe a rematch? Did Bron come out here to say anything or is he just going to keep staring? Sami pushes the mic into Bron and Bron takes it. Bron says he came out here to look in the eyes the only man in this locker room who says they can beat him. And Bron didn’t think it’d be Sami. But Bron’s a smart guy. He knows how this goes. There is no reason for Bron to get a rematch for the Intercontinental Championship. So he’s been thinking, and SPEAR!! The fans either boo or bark as Bron then drags Sami to rain down fists!

Producers and refs rush out to the ring to stop Bron! Bron lets off, only to jump on Sami again! Bron rains down more fists, but the producers drag Bron back! Pearce tells Bron to get out of here! What is wrong with him? But then Bron just takes off and he SPEARS Sami down again!! Pearce has had it with Bron and he’s ejecting Bron from the building! But now Ilja Dragunov shows up! The Mad Dragon has to be held back and Bron mockingly says, “I’m so scared!” Dragunov checks on Sami, already having seen Bron sideline the likes of Ricochet. Will Bron get what he wants by any means necessary?

Sami gets checked by the trainer.

Dragunov says look at this! Pearce sees it. Then Dragunov wants Bron. If Dragunov wants Bron, then he’s got him, tonight! The Mad Dragon fires up, will he burn Bron down for what he’s done?

Six Man Tag: The Judgment Day VS Braun Strowman & The Awesome Truth!

Liv Morgan got Finn Balor & JD McDonagh the WWE World Tag Team Championships, but that only raised the ire of the Monster of All Monsters. Braun stands with The Miz & R-Truth, will they all take down their common enemies? Or will the Prince, Ace and prospect, Carlito, be able to deny the Awesome Truth?

But as Awesome Truth step into the ring, they get attacked 3v2! So here comes #ONEBIGSOB!! The Judgment Day is running away around the ring! Braun grabs Carlito by his hair and THROWS him into barriers! Then Truth & Miz get Finn & JD! DOUBLE ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENTS! The fans fire up as Miz then PLANCHAS JD down on the outside! Braun feeds Carlito to Truth as the bell rings! Truth ducks ‘n’ dodges to fire those SHOULDER TACKLES! Truth shouts out his hero, John Cena, and he hits that SPIN OUT BOMB! And then the “You Can’t See Me!” Five Knuckle Shuffle! Fireman’s carry, and another ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!

Truth covers, but Finn runs in! Truth moves, the ELBOW DROP hits Carlito! Truth TOSSES Finn, then he dodges JD and TOSSES him! Braun, Miz & Truth stand tall as the fans fire up, and we go picture in picture!

Braun, Miz & Truth watch Judgment Day closely on the outside, and Truth goes out to fetch Carlito back into the ring. Truth ROCKS Carlito with a right, tags Miz, and the Awesome Truth hit a DOUBLE GUT BUSTER! Miz then KICKS, KICKS and KICKS Carlito! The It Kicks fire off and then Miz winds up, to BUZZSAW! Carlito flops over, Miz powers up, “MASSIVE! BALLS!” But Carlito arm-drags free of the full nelson! Miz BOOTS Carlito, DECKS Finn and KNEES JD down! Carlito CLOBBERS Miz! The ref has to restore order, and Carlito smirks at Truth. Finn & JD mug Miz before sending him back in.

Carlito tags JD, he goes up, and JD soaks up some heat before he FIST DROPS Miz! JD runs in to RAM Miz in the corner, then he snapmares Miz down. Tag to Finn and he slingshot STOMPS! Finn soaks up the heat, but Miz fires body shots! Finn RAMS Miz into the corner again, tags JD, and they mug Miz more. JD drags Miz up to snap suplex! Cover, TWO! JD stomps Miz in frustration and then ELBOWS him down. JD whips Miz, drop toeholds him, and Raw returns to single picture as JD drops a leg, brother! Cover, TWO! JD clamps onto Miz with a chinlock, but the fans rally up. Miz fights up, throws hands, but JD DECKS him!

JD CLUBS Miz, brings him over and tags Finn. They mug Miz again, and Finn fires hands. Finn snapmares Miz to KNEE him in the back. Finn clamps on a chinlock but the fans rally up. Miz rises, throws body shots, but Finn knees low. Finn whisp Miz away but Miz kicks Finn! DOUBLE LARIATS collide and both men fall! The fans fire up as they both crawl, hot tag to JD! JD anchors Miz’s leg, drags him back, but Miz hops up. JJD ducks the enzigiri to CLOBBER Miz! JD DECKS Truth and grins at Braun. Braun vows to take JD’s giant head off. Miz dodges JD and reaches out! JD drags Miz back again, but Miz LEAPS, hot tag to Braun!

The fans fire up and JD panics! JD begs for mercy, then he dodges. But Braun CLOBBERS JD on the return! Then he scoop SLAMS JD, hauls him back up, and TOSSES him across the ring! Carlito gets in, Braun ROCKS him! SPLASH in the corner for Carlito, but JD dodges! Hot tag to Finn, Finn leaps in, but JD catches him! CHOKE SLAM!! Cover, JD & Carlito break it! They mug Braun but Braun grabs them both! Braun SHOVES them both, to then CLOBBER them both on the rebound! The fans fire up and Braun sees he’s got people on the tracks! Truth says tag him in! Braun does, and now Truth joins in as Braun’s caboose!

The two go together to CLOBBER Finn! And then they CLOBBER Carlito! JD runs away, Braun and Truth rip up their shirts! Braun high-fives fans, as doe Truth, and they find JD hiding in the timekeeper’s area! JD sees them see him, and he throws chairs! Braun gives chase and JD goes through the crowd! Truth is fired up, “What’s up!?” Truth high-fives everyone, and goes back to the ring, Miz warns him but Finn SHOTGUNS Truth down! Truth falls into Miz, Miz falls, and Finn goes up! COUP DE GRACE!! Cover, Judgment Day wins!!

Winners: Judgment Day, by pinfall

Braun returns to the ring but a little too late! Finn & Carlito regroup with JD, they got the better of Awesome Truth again! Will Miz, Truth & Braun ever live this one down?

Pearce talks with Punk.

Pearce knows Punk wants McIntyre back, but he’s half the problem. They want a match, right? But McIntyre is throwing refs around and it’s Punk’s fault. It has to stop. So here’s what Pearce is willing to do. Pearce will call McIntyre, see if he’s in a place mentally to even do business, and they’ll meet. But that means Punk can’t be around. He has to stay home. Punk has already been staying at home. Pearce knows that, and Punk didn’t start this, but he’s also someone who doesn’t back down from a fight. So if Punk stirs up another one, the match, the title aspirations, they’re out the window.

They’ve known each other a long time, so please, go home, pet Larry, and let Pearce handle McIntyre. Punk says okay, he’ll work on getting cleared. Punk leaves, but what terms will McIntyre ask for if they’re to have it out in a match?

Liv talks with Dom in the clubhouse.

As good as he is at WWE 2K, they do need to talk about their tag match. She wants to work on double team moves. Dom says he didn’t even want this match, why would he want to do double teams? Liv says they both know Dom wants this as badly as she does. Dom says the only thing he wants that badly is to beat his deadbeat dad. Yeah, that’s what Liv meant. So they need to be on the same page. What? Liv takes the remote, and wants Dom to loosen up. No, he’s fine. Liv says relax. Dom steps back, but falls onto the couch. She says that’s perfect, and she starts stretching his leg out for him! Dom says that isn’t bad…

Liv says yeah, they can do this with or without a match. But then the boys walk in and Carlito says that’s cool. Liv hopes Daddy Dom feels better. Liv leaves and Priest says he doesn’t wanna know what that was. But after all this time, Dom should’ve been done with this. It is not that hard. Carlito says it looks like it is. Carlito, shut up! Dom says Priest is starting to sound like his dad. What? No, Priest is starting to understand Dom’s dad more and more every week. Fine, Dom though the fixed it so he’ll put an end to it, okay? Dom heads out and Priest says Dom’s gonna learn something about consequences.

Finn says yeah, but that aside, what was Priest wanting to tell them? Oh yeah, well… Priest will keep it a secret. Dom’s gonna find out soon enough anyway. Oh~…! Does that mean what it sounds like it means?

The third VHS is ready.

Bo Dallas sits in a dark room, a light faintly flashing. “Uncle Howdy” wants to know more about his “family.” Bo’s family… He took those that were discarded, unwanted, and forgotten, and gave them a purpose. And they’re so happy that you remembered them! Because being a glutton for punishment doesn’t make abandonment hurt any less. Joe Gacy is Huskus the Pig Boy! Being forsaken and alone, begging for mercy as the buzzards circle. Dexter Lumis is Mercy the Buzzard! Being lost, overwhelmed. Grief is the price we pay for love. “But now… We must set the captives free. So they need no master.”

Do you think Bo… that they… are sick? “Yes, I do.” Bo smiles, and says, “Then sick is what we’ll be.” They are… the Wyatt Sick6.

Gable finds Pearce.

Gable complains that he is avoiding him. Did Pearce see that tape? They’re all talking about Gable! It is clear to an intelligent man like Gable! But what is not clear is why Pearce isn’t dong more about this! Security is lacking and- Pearce calms Gable down, he has an investigation team working on this. But has Gable ever stopped to wonder why he’s the target? Oh, that’s funny, Pearce. Gable will handle everything on his own, huh? He will, but then he expects an apology from everyone here. And maybe a vacation, too? It’s pathetic! Gable storms off, Pearce steps into his office, and Bo is already there waiting… Is Pearce about to get some answers first hand?

Damage CTRL speaks.

Iyo Sky says they have lost control. So now DMG CTRL must change. Dakota Kai says they have gotten nothing but disrespect. They are world class talent, so they should not be pushed aside by worthless superstars like Kayden, Katana & Lyra! Tonight, that changes. Tonight, DMG CTRL pushes back and shows what they are truly capable of. Kairi Sane adds that change brings destruction of what was. Tonight, they clip Lyra’s wings, and they dance all over Kayden & Katana. Iyo says because DMG CTRL has lost control, they will take it back! Will they make The Morrigan and the party girls regret ever getting in their way?

Bron Breakker VS Ilja Dragunov!

We saw what the Big Bad Booty Nephew has done to Ricochet, Sami Zayn and a few others since coming to Raw, and The Czar wants to be the one that stops him! But will Dragunov break Breakker? Or will Bron once again slay the Mad Dragon?

Raw returns and Bron makes his entrance. The bell rings, Bron dodges Dragunov to waistlock and GERMAN SUPLEX! Dragunov lands hard and writhes around. Bron drags Dragunov up, bumps him off buckles, then digs his knee in. The ref counts, Bron lets off, and he hauls Dragunov up. Bron scoops, Dragunov slips free and GERMAN SUPLEXES! Dragunov holds on, drags Bron up, but Bron switches. Dragunov fights the lift, Bron shoves him,  and Dragunov goes through the ropes, CONSTANTINE- NO, Bron dodges that, dodges again, and he CLOBBERS Dragunov! Bron barks, the fans join in, and Dragunov flounders around.

Bron goes after Dragunov in a corner, fires haymakers, but the ref counts. Bron lets off to stalk Dragunov. Dragunov CHOPS, CHOPS and they brawl hands. Dragunov leaps, but into Bron’s arms! Bron gorilla press SLAMS! Cover, TWO! Dragunov survives but Bron scrapes him out of the ring, and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Bron has Dragunov in a chinlock. Dragunov fights up but Bron puts him in a corner. Dragunov fights free with kicks, then leaps, into a SPINEBUSTER! Cover, TWO! Dragunov sputters but Bron clamps onto him. Bron CLUBS away on Dragunov’s side, then pulls him in a HALF BOW ‘N’ ARROW! Dragunov endures, pries at Bron’s fingers, and Dragunov stands up. Dragunov HEADBUTTS, HEADBUTTS, and HEADBUTTS again! Bron ROCKS Dragunov, Dragunov ROCKS him back! They go shot for shot, CHOP for CHOP! They fire fast and furious fists and the fans fire up! Dragunov spins to CHOP!

Dragunov CHIPOS a leg, CHOPS the body, but Bron blocks! Bron ROCKS Dragunov, Dragunov waistlocks! Bron elbows free but Dragunov ENZIGIRIS! The fans fire up, Dragunov gets moving, RUNNING KNEE! The fans fire up, Dragunov feeds off it! Dragunov goes to a corner, climbs up, but Bron anchors him! The fans rally, Bron UPPERCUTS then climbs. But Dragunov fires body shots! Dragunov slips under Bron, brings him off the corner, and POWERBOMBS him! The fans fire up as Dragunov climbs again! SUPER SENTON!! But it was a bit double-edged given the damage done to his own body! Dragunov still covers, TWO!!

Bron survives, both men are sputtering, and the fans declare “This is Awesome!” Dragunov rises, Bron drags himself up with ropes. Dragunov goes corner to corner, but into a JUMP KNEE! Bron hauls Dragunov up, fireman’s carries, and GUT BUSTER DROPS! Cover, TWO!! Dragunov survives and Bron is frustrated! But both men should remember they’re each tougher than that. Bron hauls Dragunov up to a Canadian Rack, and then RAMS him into a corner! Dragunov ends up on the top rope that way, but he SLAPS back! And SLAPS, and SLAPS! Bron staggers, Dragunov adjsuts, but Bron goes right up!

Dragunov stops Bron’s Steiner to SLAP him again! Dragunov sees Bron go to the adjacent corner, waves goodnight, and goes COAST2COAST only to miss! Bron runs in to LARIAT Dragunov up and out! The fans bark, Bron goes out the side, and Bron builds up speed! Dragunov BOOTS Bron first! The fans fire up again as Dragunov refreshes the count. Dragunov says “UN! BE! SIEG! BAR!” he runs in, but Bron CHUCKS an armchair!!

Winner: Ilja Dragunov, by disqualification

Bron doesn’t care about the win, h e just wants to hurt Dragunov! Bron pushes Dragunov into the ring, the ref reprimands, and Bron stands on Dragunov in the corner! But here comes Sami!! Producers try to stop Sami but he goes after Bron with fast hands! Sami LARIATS Bron up and out of the ring! The fans are thunderous for Sami as he now checks on Dragunov. But Bron drags Sami out to POST him! Bron TOSSES Sami over the desk! Pat & Cole move aside but Dragunov is back for more! Dragunov fires forearms, Bron knees low, then he TOSSES Dragunov over the desk! Producers tell Bron to stop but he stands on the desk to roar!

Sami grits his teeth as he sits up and glares up at Bron. Is Bron going to tear everyone and everything apart until he’s standing tall with the title in hand?

Damian Priest speaks.

“You see this championship? You see this name plate? It says the name of the world champ, Damian Priest. And at Money in the Bank, I didn’t ask for McIntyre to try and cash in his briefcase. I didn’t ask for Punk to get involved. I understand the talk about all the controversy. But let me ask you this: in recent memory, what champion has not had controversy or some type of interference surrounding his title reign? Go ahead, tell me, I’ll wait.” No, not Logan Paul. No, not Iyo Sky. There isn’t any. Priest is World Heavyweight Champion. He walked into MITB to go to war with Seth Rollins, and he walked out El Campeon.

That is the past, and now tot he future: Gunther. Priest looks forward to this challenge. But the challenge isn’t Gunther, it is to Priest’s greatness. Priest is going to walk in and out of SummerSlam as champion. If Gunther wants Priest to say this to his face, meet him on Priest’s show next week. And when they’re done, even Gunther will rise for El Campeon. Will Der Ring General answer this challenge and have some words of his own to say?

The Final Testament speaks.

Karrion Kross says, “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Tonight, I regret to inform you that Kofi Kingston will not be playing the accordion.” They have a good laugh, and Kross says the legends of the old guard will be the death of this place if left unchecked. “They hold the new blood back through political leverage, as they smile and wave for all the world to worship. They are the true enemy of us all. But one way or another, the old guard will make way for the new. Even everybody’s favorite, John Cena, realized his time is almost up.”

Kross knows Xavier Woods hears this. Woods was always a hell of a talent. He even beat Kross where Kofi could not. And if Woods joins Kross, he can become the man he was always meant to be. Or he can stick with Kofi, and Kross hospitalizes Woods the same way. The New Day is dead. Woods is just the last to realize that. So sayeth the Final Testament. Doomsday is coming, will Woods be able to survive it?

Six Woman Tag: Lyra Valkyria, Kayden Carter & Katana Chance VS Damage CTRL!

The Morrigan & KC Squared didn’t really have a problem with Iyo, Kairi & Dakota until Iyo, Kairi & Dakota had a problem with them. Will Lyra, Kayden & Katana solve that problem right here tonight? Or will DMG CTRL once again take control of the Women’s Division?

Raw returns as Lyra makes her entrance, followed by her partners in the party girls. They even let Lyra use one of the smoke guns! The trio then heads to the ring, and Lyra even joins in the dancing. The teams stare down, and then they just brawl it out! The ref reprimands, Iyo & Dakota get Lyra & Katana out, then Kairi stomps away on Kayden. Kairi runs in, Kayden puts her on the apron, but Kairi RAMS into Kayden. Kairi goes up and leaps, but Kayden gets under. Kairi says kiss this then! Kairi runs up, Kayden hip tosses her down! Kairi scrambles, tags Dakota, and Dakota runs up, into a hip toss!

Kayden tags Katana and they double whip, trip, and basement dropkick! Katana then slingshot SENTONS, covers, TWO! Katana stands Dakota up but Dakota DECKS her! Dakota fireman’s carries, but Katana swings free to arm-drag! Tag to Kayden, she tags Lyra. Katana sends Kayden in to SPLASH Dakota! Lyra and Kayden each set up as steps, so that Katana can go up, up and METEORA Dakota! Lyra covers, TWO! Lyra drags Dakota up, headlocks, but Dakota powers up and out. Lyra goes up and over, handsprings away, then sweeps the legs! Lyra keeps going and she SHOTGUNS Dakota down! Cover, TWO!

Lyra watches Dakota bails out but Iyo & Kairi jump in. Lyra tags Kayden, and the brawl is back on! KC Squared TOSS the Sky Pirates, then they run to DOUBLE BASEBALL SLIDE! Iyo avoids getting hit, until Lyra WRECKS her with a dropkick! The fans fire up with Lyra & KC Squared while Raw goes picture in picture.

There’s a bit more dancing, and then Kayden fetches Dakota into the ring. Kayden covers, ONE! Kayden drags Dakota over, tags Katana, and they roll Dakota up, TWO! Katana stays on Dakota but Dakota powers up. Dakota lifts, Katana fights that to whip. Dakota reverses, Katana goes up and over then arm-drags! Katana hurries up the corner, but Iyo & Kairi run up! Katana DECKS Kairi, DECKS Iyo, but Dakota YANKS Katana down! Dakota then drags Katana over, tags Iyo, and Iyo tags Kairi. Iyo scoop SLAMS Katana, so that DMG CTRL can TRIPLE DROPKICK her down! Cover, TWO! Katana stays in this and Kairi is annoyed.

Kairi drags Katana up, puts her against the ropes, and CHOPS! Katana goes to a corner, and Kairi stomps away! Kairi then marches from corner to corner, runs back in, SLIDING D! Kairi kicks Katana to a cover, TWO! Kairi covers again, ONE!! Kairi is losing her cool but she bumps Katana off buckles. Tag to Iyo and she runs in to UPPERCUT! Tag to Dakota and she CHOPS Katana. Dakota snapmares Katana, pushes her to a cover, TWO! Dakota clamps onto Katana with a SLEEPER, and then body scissors! Katana endures, fights up, but Dakota keeps her from her corner. Raw returns to single picture as the fans rally up.

Katana reaches out, fires forearms, and repeat. Dakota still holds on, but Katana hits a CODE BREAKER! Dakota staggers back, Iyo tags in! Iyo STOMPS Katana, DECKS Kayden, then swipes at Lyra. Katana runs up, Iyo catches her! Katana is fingertips away! Iyo throws Katana, kicks and whips, but Katana wheelbarrows! Iyo back suplexes it but Katana lands out! Katana dodges Iyo to hot tag Lyra! The fans fire up as The Morrigan rallies on the Evil Genius! SOBAT! KICK! HEADBUTT! KICK! ENZIGIRI! Iyo flounders, Lyra brings her up to fireman’s carry. Iyo fights free, but Lyra steps over to scoop! SITOUT BOMB! Cover, TWO!!

The fans fire up as Lyra stays on Iyo. Iyo RAMS Lyra into the corner, Kairi tags in! Iyo waistlocks, Kairi runs up, URAKEN! Lyra falls, Dakota tags in. Dakota & Kairi reel Lyra in to DOUBLE USPLEX, but Kayden makes the save! But then Iyo joins in! Katana does, too! It’s a fight for suplexes, and Lyra’s team TRIPLE SUPLEXES! The fans are thunderous as Lyra then drags Dakota up. Katana tags in then she tags Kayden. Lyra hits a FISHERMAN BUSTER! Kayden helps Katana with the KEG STAND!! Cover, but Iyo MISSILE DROPKICKS Katana onto it! Lyra HEEL KICKS Iyo! Kairi is up top, she FLYING KABUKI ELBOWS Lyra!

Kayden SUPERKICKS Kairi! The fans fire up and Kayden CHOPS Kairi. Kayden whips, Kairi reverses and Dakota DUMPS Kayden out! Dakota POSTS Kayden, Iyo and Kairi coordinate! Kairi builds speed and Iyo gives her the BOOST to FLY onto Katana & Lyra! DMG CTRL fires up, and Dakota BOOTS Kayden! Tag to Iyo, she goes up while Dakota puts Kayden in place. OVER THE MOONSAULT!! Cover, DMG CTRL wins!

Winners: DMG CTRL, by pinfall

Kairi says that is what they were talking about! But wait! Zoey Stark, Shayna Baszler AND SONYA DEVILLE jump in! These three are finally working together to go after DMG CTRL! Shayna goes after Dakota, and she STOMPS that arm! Flashback to years ago with those two! Sonya KNEES Kairi down, but Iyo fights Zoey! She gets mugged 3v1! Zoey used to be Iyo’s partner, and she also cost Zoey at MITB! SUPERKICK!! And then ALLEY-OOF!! And then DEVILLE’S ADVOCATE! Just as DMG CTRL thought they were back on top, these three hunters made them into the hunted! Who will really dominate the Raw Women’s Division now?

Backstage interview with Rey Mysterio & Zelina Vega.

Cathy Kelley is with the LWO’s King of Lucha and La Muneca, and they are taking on two opponents they know very well. Do they feel Dom’s reluctance tonight could give them an advantage? Zelina says she doesn’t care. If not for Dom, Zelina would be Women’s World Champion. They all know it! Zelina could’ve used the chair, but what would that have proven? That she’s better than her? That Zelina can outsmart Liv? No, that was obvious the moment they each picked up a microphone. But those two are a hot mess, and will be even more of a mess after tonight.

Rey says yes, a very hot mess. And c’mon, it is a pleasure to team with Zelina. Tonight, the LWO will put an end to this story, and they’ll shut Dom & Liv up, and enjoy doing it. Cathy thanks them for their time, but will things go smoothly for them tonight? Or will Liv have some more tricks up her sleeve?

Backstage interview with Shayna, Zoey & Sonya.

Jackie Redmond says we saw what they did out there to DMG CTRL. What is this exactly? Are they together as a team now? And if so, what is their intent? Shayna says this is what’s going on, and it’s something that should’ve happened a long time ago. They just set a message to the entire roster just now about who really runs the Women’s Division. Zoey adds that they are done waiting. They’ve been screwed over twice, from Clash at the Castle to Money in the Bank, all by people who can’t even lace their boots. And Sonya hopes Jackie knows what she’s been trying to do here. She’s been trying to help Shayna & Zoey reach their full potentials as the killers they were meant to be.

And now, DMG CTRL is just the start. That was an example of what happens when you think you run something, but you don’t. It is a warning shot to everyone: They are here, and there is not a damn thing they can do about it. But then speaking of Clash at the Castle, in walk Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn. They say, “Blah, blah, blah.” This new trio wants to run their mouths, but… so long as Alba & Isla have the gold, this is their division. Sonya says not for long, honey. Sonya leads her team away, and we can see Chad Gable talking with Ivy Nile & The Creed Brothers. While things are heating up in the Women’s Tag Division, is Gable working on a new team of his own?

Gunther speaks.

“Power, dominance, prestige. That is what my name brings to this sport. How did I become the man whose name strikes fear into every ring all around the world? Der Ring General… The greatest and longest reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time. The King of the Ring. And soon to be the World Heavyweight Champion. I was not some child watching this for entertainment. I was not some fanboy desperate to live out a ridiculous fantasy. I learned at a young age that all that matters is life is winning. I saw an opportunity in this sport that lacked a powerful figure. WWE had no choice but to call my name. They needed me, I did not need them.”

He embraced NXT UK as his first brand. And all he saw was children chasing fantasies, desecrating this great sport. That is when Gunther realized… He enjoys making people miserable. He resorted power to the ring with unrivaled dominance. He restored honor and prestige to this great sport. That is what is on the line at SummerSlam. Der King General has spoken, but will he make the World Heavyweight Championship sacred?

Mixed Tag: Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan VS Rey Mysterio & Zelina Vega!

Dirty Dom’s mouth might say one thing, but his behavior tells a different story. He might be more into Liv than he knows, but will tonight be the last time he has to worry about her one way or another? Or will Liv keep “Daddy” wrapped around her finger a little longer?

Raw returns as The LWO make their entrance. Liv and Zelina start, and Zelina says Dom knows he messed up. Liv pushes Zelina, Zelina shoves back, and then Liv takes a swing! Zelina dodges, fires forearms, and the fans fire up. Liv shoves Zelina again, scoops her, but Zelina slips free. Zelina blocks a kick to ELBOW Liv! Zelina sits Liv up to BOOT her down! Cover, TWO! Liv scrambles away to tag Dom! That means Zelina must stand down, and Rey steps in. The fans fire up as father and son circle. Dom shoves Rey, but Rey keeps cool. Dom calls for a knuckle lock, Rey obliges, but then Dom kicks low! Dom fires hands and Rey goes to a corner.

Dom ROCKS Rey, stomps away, then soaks up the heat. Dom whips Rey corner to corner, runs in, but Rey dodges! Dom hits buckles, Rey fires back! Rey goes up, rains down fists and the fans count Dom slips free at four to TRIP Rey up! Rey hits buckles, Dom whips him to ropes. Rey throws Dom by his greasy mullet! Tag to Zelina so Liv is now legal, but then Zelina wheelbarrows with Rey to FLYING RANA! Dom is sent out, Liv runs in! Liv CLOBBERS Zelina, fires hands, then bumps Zelina off buckles. Liv fires hands, the ref counts, but Liv lets off. Liv runs back in to body block! And then she runs in again. Zelina dodges to RAM into Liv!

Zelina climbs up, she rains down fists! The fans count again, Zelina goes all the way to nine, then FACEBUSTERS for ten! Liv sits back in the corner, Zelina runs in, but Dom stands in her way! The fans boo, but Rey jumps in and dropkicks Dom’s legs out! Dom falls right into Liv’s revenge tour! Dom freaks out and scrambles away! Liv follows and says it’s okay, she isn’t upset. But then Zelina METEORAS Liv from the apron! Rey SEATED SENTONS Dom down! The fans fire up as LWO stands tall, and Raw goes picture in picture!

Zelina & Rey wait on Liv & Dom to get up. Zelina goes out to fetch Liv into the ring, and she CLUBS her down. Cover, TWO! Zelina drags Liv up but Liv knees low! And throws her by her hair! Liv crawls away, hot tag to Dom! Dom runs up, Rey dodges and fires hands! Rey ROCKS Dom, whips him, but Dom reverses. Rey KICKS Dom, eggs him on, then dropkicks the legs out again! Dom lands on ropes this time, and Rey dials it up! But Liv trips Rey! The ref missed that, and then Dom CLOBBERS Rey! Dom stomps away at the ropes, covers, TWO! Dom pushes Rey to another cover, TWO! Dom is frustrated but he looms over Rey.

Dom brings Rey up to fire hands, then he whips. Dom UPPERCUTS Rey down! Cover, TWO! Rey is tougher than that and Dom grows more frustrated. Dom talks trash, drags Rey up, and he whips Rey into the corner. Dom then fires body shots and haymakers on Rey! Dom stomps away, lets off, and Liv CHOKES Rey! Zelina protests but Liv gets away with it. Dom soaks up the heat and Liv cheers him on. Dom goes back to Rey, stomps him more, then goes to the apron. Dom then slingshot SENTONS! Cover, TWO! Raw returns to single picture as Dom stalks Rey to a corner. Dom puts Rey up top backwards, then climbs up.

Dom CLAWS at Rey’s mask! Now that is disrespectful! Dom CLUBS away on Rey with crossface forearms, then he puts Rey in the Tree of Woe. Dom stomps away, Rey falls out of the Tree, and Dom brings Rey up. The fans rally for Rey but Liv cheers Dom. Rey flops down, Dom stomps him again. Dom rains down fists and forearms while the fans boo. Dom covers, TWO! Liv cheers Dom on more and he clamps on a chinlock. Rey endures, fights up, and throws elbows. Rey is free, he runs and slides under, but Dom scoops to MICHINOKU DRIVER! Cover, TWO! Rey stays in this but Dom stalks him to a corner.

Dom kicks Rey around, “kicks dirt,” then drags Rey up. Dom goes corner to corner and back egain, but Rey ELOBOWS him! Rey goes up, but Dom Electric Chair Lifts! Rey fires hands and RANAS Dom up and out! Liv asks if Dom is okay, but Rey is hurrying for his corner! Hot tag to Zelina! liv steps in and Zelina rallies on her with LARIAT after LARIAT! Zelina bumps Liv off buckles, JUMP KICKS, then pushes Liv out. Zelina runs to KNEE Liv down! Zelina runs again, to SPIKE-RANA! The fans fire up with Zelina and she goes up a corner. Latina Heat from Zelina, before the METEORA! Cover, TWO!

Liv is still in this but Zelina drags her up. Zelina CLUBS Liv, hops on, but no Code Red! Liv kicks Zelina low, grins, and then brings Zelina around. Liv suplexes for Una Amiga! Liv gets Zelina up to DOS AMIGAS! And then she waves to Dom, for THREE AMIGAS! Liv gives us some Morgan Heat, and she scuffs Zelina. Liv lines up a shot, ObLIV- NO! Zelina denies the flatliner, and then DOUBLE LARIATS take both ladies down! The fans rally up and both women crawl. Hot tags to Dom and Rey! They run in, Rey ducks ‘n’ dodges to then tilt-o-whirl RANA! The fans fire up with Rey and he runs in, but Dom puts him on the apron.

Dom swings but Rey ROCKS Dom first! Rey goes up, SEATED SENTON! Rey keeps going, he whips but Dom sunset flips! Rey rolls through to BUZZSAW! Rey then LIONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Dom stays in this but Rey storms back up. Rey whips, Dom reverses to SUPERKICK! Rey wobbles, Dom reels him in, and Dom suplexes! That’s Uno Amigo! And then DOS- NO, Rey fights free! Rey trips Dom onto ropes again! Rey redials, 619 blocked! So Zelina runs in, basement 619!! Rey goes up a corner and aims, to FROG SPLASH! Cover, LIV BREAKS IT! Zelina runs in to whip but Liv reverses! Into OB- NO, Zelina trips Liv!

Zelina dials it up, 619 for Liv!! The fans fire up as Zelina gets Liv out of the ring. But Liv POSTS Zelina! Rey hoists Dom up top now, climbs up after him, and punches away! But Liv throws a chair into the ring! The ref grabs that and puts it away, only for Liv to YANK Rey down! Dom turns around to FROG SPLASH!! Cover, Dom & Liv win!!

Winners: Dominik Mysterio & Liv Morgan, by pinfall

Once again, Liv comes through to help Dom! And he HUGS her!! Liv hops onto Dom and brings him down! Dom is realizing maybe there is something to this. BUT RHEA RIPLEY IS HERE?!?! So Priest DID mean what it sounded like! Mami’s home, and both Dom and Liv are freaking out! Liv gets away from Dom to run away into the night! Rhea lets her go, to get in Dom’s face! She says Dom has some explaining to do. Dom tries to make it all better with a hug, but Rhea pushes past him. Did Dom ruin the best thing he had just to live on the wild side?

My Thoughts:

Another great Raw, and great set up for the turn from MITB to SummerSlam. Great promo segment from Punk and Rollins to establish their part in this story. Or rather, this was them picking up from where things left off before WrestleMania before Rollins lost and took time off. They’re doing such a good job to bring out the complexity of personalities here while referencing continuity in and out of WWE. A lot of what Punk said and what Rollins said can apply back to how Punk got himself in trouble in AEW, and just as much as someone can say “Love it or hate it, this is me,” everyone else can go, “Yeah we definitely hate it.”

But whatever side you take, either Team Punk or Team Rollins, Punk getting Pearce to “undo the suspension” is good story. And while McIntyre and Punk have been at each other the most, Rollins could totally get involved and this becomes a Triple Threat at SummerSlam. On top of that, treat the winner as the next #1 contender since Priest let Rollins off the hook because of all the shenanigans on Saturday. Really good promos from Priest and Gunther to hype up their match, and they’ll have a great face-to-face next week to add on. Priest wants to have a proper 1v1 match with Rollins, but I don’t know, I feel like there’s a chance Gunther wins.

Great stuff with the rest of Judgment Day tonight. Six Man Tag was a lot of fun with Finn, JD & Carlito getting the better of Braun & The Awesome Truth. And then some real saucy stuff with Liv and Dom tonight, because oh man, look who is back! Just as Dom was about to surrender to Liv, Mami’s home and she ain’t happy. We got cut off by Race to Survive: New Zealand again when who really cares, but at least Rhea did the important move of chasing off Liv and rejecting Dom’s hug. She is definitely going to let Dom have it verbally next week, and we’re definitely getting Rhea VS Liv for just an awesome, show-stealing match.

In everything else, we got a really good promo from DMG CTRL to further their story, and we got a very good Six Woman Tag against Lyra, Kayden & Katana. Great win for DMG CTRL out of that, and then what a great surprise in Sonya actually getting Zoey & Shayna on her side. That’s a good trio there, and then good interaction with Alba & Isla. There’s quite a few possibilities for tag title feuds, we might even get another Triple Threat or bigger for SummerSlam to see if Alba & Isla can retain in the same situation they won the titles. Or at least a Triple Threat contenders match of Zoey & Shayna VS KC Squared VS DMG CTRL.

Great stuff in the Intercontinental Championship story. I thought we’d see Sheamus going for the title, but he’s being detoured into a story with Bronson Reed right now. Good win for Bronson against Dunne, and good detail of Dunne not wanting to hang out with Sheamus after the Brawling Brutes fell apart. And it seems Bron and Dragunov might be the ones getting a shot. It’d be really awesome if it was all six, Sami VS Bron VS Dragunov VS Bronson VS Sheamus VS Dunne, but that seems like a lot even for SummerSlam. It would make for a great way to protect Sami while finally giving Sheamus that Intercontinental Championship, though.

And of course, great stuff in the Wyatt Sick6 story. Jey VS Gable was a great match, even with the Wyatts spooking Gable into losing. And then another great promo from Bo Dallas to help us officially know who is who, and why they joined the group. Gable continues to gravitate towards the former Diamond Mine as his potential new “family.” And then Bo showing up in person in Pearce’s office, that was a nice detail. They might even set up the official in-ring debut of Wyatt Sick6, because that’s happening one way or another.

My Score: 8.9/10