The battlelines are being drawn!

Sheamus challenges for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, LWO VS American Made in Mixed Tag action, and Seth Rollins confronts Bronson Reed!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Mixed Tag: Rey Mysterio & Zelina Vega VS Chad Gable & Ivy Nile; Rey & Zelina win.
• WWE Intercontinental Championship: Bron Breakker VS Sheamus; Bron wins by disqualification and retains the title.
• The War Raiders VS Dominik Mysterio & Carlito; The War Raiders win.
• Seth Rollins VS Bronson Reed; Reed wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez are here!

The fans boo as the combination Women’s World Champion and Women’s Crown Jewel Champion is accompanied by Big Mami Cool into the ring. Liv welcomes us all to “Monday Night Morgan,” and she’ll get to the point. She knows Bianca Belair & Jade Cargill are here, wanting to pick a fight with the greatest women’s champion in WWE history, aka Liv! She also knows they didn’t come alone, so neither did Liv. Liv brings out Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton & Candice LeRae! The WWE Women’s Champion, Ms. Money in the Bank and the WWE Women’s Speed Champion are here from SmackDown to stand alongside Liv & Raquel.

Liv compliments the Smackdown superstars, and Nia grabs a mic to say let’s get some things straight. Nia doesn’t like Raquel, nor dislike her. Because she doesn’t think of her at all. And Liv, they’ve had their business, but Nia doesn’t dislike her. Nor does she like her. She just doesn’t think of her, either. Now, Jade, Bianca, and Naomi… She cannot STOP thinking about them! They’re all she- Wait! Here they come! The fans cheer as the Big 3 are here from SmackDown and Bianca says if Nia wants to do something, then just do it. But there is one thing Liv’s right about: They didn’t come alone! Here comes Iyo Sky!

The fans fire up as The Evil Genius now joins Naomi and the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. Liv says okay, good, really cool. But they aren’t that smart. This is 5v4. The math isn’t mathing, and there’s no one dumb enough to wanna team with them. And unlike all of them, Liv is really, really smart. She knows what’s about to happen, so who wants to be brave and through the first punch? RHEA RIPLEY!? The fans fire up as Mami is back, dressed in black, face brace in place, and mic in hand! Rhea storms into the ring and gets right in Liv’s face as she shouts, “WARGAMES!!” Then she HEADBUTTS Liv!

The fans are thunderous as the brawl is on! Rhea is after Liv on the outside and SMACKS her off the desk! Iyo & The Big 3 handle the rest as Liv runs away into the night! Iyo goes up top to ARIHARA MOONSAULT Raquel, Tiffany, Nia and Candice down! The fans are thunderous as we have our Women’s WarGames match made! Will Liv and her team even survive Survivor Series?

Mixed Tag: Rey Mysterio & Zelina Vega VS Chad Gable & Ivy Nile!

The Latino World Order and Team American Made have escalated their feud, and now The King of Lucha teams with La Muneca against “Master” Gable and the Diamond Pitbull! Will Rey & Zelina make Gable & Ivy respect the LWO? Or will this victory be American Made?

Raw returns and American Made makes their entrance. The fans treat Gable to a Angle-esque “You Suck!” chant while the teams sort out. Ivy SLAPS Zelina, so Zelina TACKLES Ivy! The fans fire up, the ref reprimands them but the ladies spill out of the ring. Gable CLOBBERS Rey so the bell rings. The ladies still brawl but Rey whips Gable away. Rey ducks, runs, and RANAS! Not the smoothest but still good enough from Rey. Rey KICKS Gable, RAMS him into a corner, then climbs up. Rey rains down fists, but Ivy distracts him at 7! Gable YANKS Rey down! Ivy sucker punches Zelina, then she runs away!

The ref is busy keeping Zelina back so American Made gets away with mugging Rey! The fans boo but American made raise the fists. Gable drags Rey up, bumps him off buckles, then fires hands. Gable stomps Rey down, stops as the ref counts, and fans boo more. Gable whips corner to corner and Rey hits buckles hard! Rey falls back, Gable covers, TWO! Gable is annoyed but the fans rally up for Rey. Gable whips Rey back into a corner. then runs in, but Rey ELBOWS him back! Rey goes up but Gable CLUBS Rey on the back. Gable Electric Chair Lifts but Rey fights with fists! Rey RANAS Gable up and out of the ring!

Rey crawls, hurries, hot tag to Zelina! She rallies on Ivy with LARIAT after LARIAT! Zelina bumps Ivy off buckles, JUMP KICKS, and the fans fire up as she goes corner to corner, METEORA! Snapmare and cover, TWO! Zelina drags Ivy up, gives some Latina Heat, and she suplexes. Ivy fights it, wrenches and whips, but Zelina blocks a hip toss. So Ivy LARIATS Zelina down! Ivy soaks up the heat while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Ivy keeps Zelina from her corner. The fans still taunt Gable with “Gable Sucks~!” Zelina powers up but Ivy GUT WRENCH PLEXES her away! Cover, TWO! Ivy keeps Zelina down with a chinlock and she leans on the hold. The fans rally as Zelina fights up, and she manages a SAIDO! The fans fire up while both women are down. Zelina crawls but Ivy jumps on her! Ivy holds onto a wristlock as Zelina reaches out fo rRey. The fans rally as Zelina fires hands, but then Ivy scoops! Zelina tilt-o-whirls through to DDT! Gable hurries in and anchors Zelina?! The fans boo and the ref reprimands, but Zelina ENZIGIRIS!

Zelina is free, hot tag to Rey! Rey rallies on Gable then whips. Gable reverses but Rey ducks ‘n’ dodges to tilt-o-whirl RANA! Gable is on ropes and Rey dials it up! But Gable puts Rey on the apron! Rey RAMS Gable, GAMANGIRIS, then goes up to SEATED SENTON! The fans fire up and Rey steps over, LA MAGISTROL! TWO! Gable escapes but Rey keeps cool. Rey stalks Gable, brings him up to whip, but Gable reverses. Rey KICKS Gable, then QUEBRADAS! But Gable catches him! Canadian Rack, CANADIAN HAMMER! Cover, TWO! Gable is frustrated and argues with the ref. The ref defends the count, so Gable just rains down fists on Rey!

Gable drags Rey to a drop zone then climbs up a corner. The fans boo as Gable reaches the top, but Rey trips him up first! The fans cheer as Rey makes sure Gable is positioned just right. Then he gives Zelina the ALLEY-OOP to SUPER STEINER! The fans fire up but here comes Ivy! Zelina DUMPS Ivy out, Rey LIONSAULTS! Cover, TWO!! Gable survives but the fans chant for the 619! Rey baits Gable in, drop toeholds him onto ropes, and Rey dials it up! 6 1 9!! SPLASH on top, cover, LWO wins!

Winners: Rey Mysterio & Zelina Vega, by pinfall

Gable & Ivy tried to cheat this one, but Rey & Zelina turn the tides with teamwork! The Creed Brothers appear to help Gable to his feet, but he gets mad at them!? Gable shouts, “Do I look like a loser!? Is this okay with you?!” Then he SLAPS Julius! Are they losers!? No! Gable SLAPS Julius again! But unlike with Otis or Tozawa, this somehow gets Julius & Brutus fired up!? They shove each other, they wanna fight! Gable says good! This is what he wants! He wants them to show him this every week! American Made is only more determined, will they soon take over Raw with this attitude?

Judgment Day regroups backstage.

Liv & Raquel are upset about what happened and Finn Balor has them calm down. He knows she has a lot on her plate, what with Rhea, and Bianca, and Jade, and Iyo, well… Iyo’s coming for the title on top of everything. But hey, if it helps, he can take the wheel. Really? She’d really appreciate that. Of course. They’re family, family steps up for each other. Speaking of, Dom…! A few weeks ago, Dom “singlehandedly” took down Damian Priest in the main event of Raw! Dom is the man! JD McDonagh agrees. Finn tells Dom & Carlito that they’ll show Erik & Ivar exactly what The Judgment Day is about!

But hey, some quick advice on The War Raiders. Finn’s known them a long time. He knows their strengths and their weaknesses. Go after the neck. Or… Just piss them off and get destroyed. But hey, this is the great Dominik Mysterio! He’ll figure it out. Dom smiles and says yeah, he’ll get it done. The boys fist bump and Dom leads the way. JD tells Finn that they need to talk. They go off somewhere while Raquel makes sure Liv’s face is okay. Will the Judgment Day (not) be fine after all this chaos?

The Miz speaks.

“It has been… an emotional couple of weeks. Now looking back… I can honestly say that… I truly hope… the Academy is shown that performance, because that was the performance of a lifetime! I deserve an Oscar! You think Chalamat ever bled for his art?! It was a master class of acting convincing those freaks that they could change me! Me?!” And Karrion Kross adds that he’s done what he’s always done: showing the world the truth. “And the truth is, The Wyatts are just a bunch of wounded people using others to make themselves feel better. The Wyatts are indeed not invincible.”

Miz adds that this is the jumpstart Marine 7 needed. Marine 7: Jake Carter lives. Who should direct? Scorsese? Fincher? Tarantino’s final note? Kross says an eye for an eye. They are not afraid of Uncle Howdy. Kross deals the cards, and they will continue to play the game that he controls. Tick-tock. Is The Final Testament going to lead Miz to true glory? Or only to his demise at the hands of the Wyatt Sick6?

Gunther finds Ludwig Kaiser.

Der Ring General pats his lieutenant on the shoulder, and Kaiser asks why Gunther did that last week. Why did- Gunther tells Kaiser that he does not speak for him. But Kaiser was- No, remember that when Gunther said they need to do better, he meant it. Kaiser needs to realize who he is, then go out there and make a name for himself. Kaiser should speak for himself, be his own man, and make his father proud. from now on, Kaiser must stand his own ground. Kaiser nods, and then Gunther says one more thing. Gunther needs to know. Look in his eyes, what does he see? The old Ring General?

Yes, of course! 100%! Gunther smiles and says Priest thinks he’s getting under Gunther’s skin. He’s just nuts. Now Kaiser, you go out there and consider Priest a non-factor. Imperium fist bumps and Kaiser heads out. Gunther then throws off his jacket and fires himself up as he spots Priest signing autographs. Gunther clamps onto Priest with a SLEEPER! Priest RAMS Gunther into a road case! Priest is free but Gunther grabs a pipe! Priest LOW BLOWS Gunther first! Priest scowls, but sits back in his chair. Priest tells Gunther that he gets in the ring, Gunther’s a general. But on the streets, Priest is king.

Adam Pearce hurries over and asks what this is about. Priest says take it easy, they were just having words. The champ might need some ice, though. Priest laughs and leaves, will he do just as much damage when these two battle for the World Heavyweight Championship?

WWE Intercontinental Championship: Bron Breakker VS Sheamus!

Speaking of championships, it is time for one badass banger! Will the Big Bad Booty Nephew keep the Celtic Warrior from completing his WWE bingo card? Or is this the night Sheamus makes ultimate WWE history?

Raw returns and Bron makes his entrance. The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if this is the moment!

The bell rings and the fans fire up as these two stare down. Bron steps to Sheamus as the tension rises, and then the two step back. They circle, tie up, and go around. Sheamus PUSHES Bron out of the ring and goes right after him! Sheamus clinches, Bron breaks free and KNEES low! Bron brings Sheamus about but Sheamus blocks the apron bump! Sheamus throws a body shot, then SMACKS Bron off the desk! Sheamus UPPERCUTS Bron, pushes him into the ring, and hurries after. Bron gets moving, ducks ‘n’ dodges, and he CLOBBERS Sheamus! The fans bark for Bron while Sheamus goes to a corner.

Bron storms up to RAM Sheamus! And RAM him again! The ref counts, Bron tells him to shut up, then he goes back to Sheamus. Bron whips, Sheamus reverses and reels him in for an IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! Sheamus hauls Bron up for another IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! Cover, ONE!! Bron is tough but Sheamus wrenches his arm. Sheamus brings Bron up but Bron OVERHEAD SUPLEXES! Sheamus bails out to the apron but Bron is right on him. But Sheamus fires a body shot! Bron fires off a flurry! Bron POSTS Sheamus and Sheamus hops down to the floor. The fans duel as Bron goes to the apron.

Bron lines up a shot, FLYING LARIAT onto and OVER the desk!! The fans bark it up while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Sheamus whips, only for Bron to reverse. Bron hits a kitchen sink knee and Sheamus tumbles out of the ring. Bron goes back out after him, but Sheamus fires more body shots! The fans duel as Sheamus fires hands, but Bron JUMP KNEES! Bron goes back to the apron, but then steps inside, to climb up top! SUPER CANNONBALL!! Both men are down on the outside and the fans bark it up! Sheamus and Bron stir while a ring count starts. Bron goes to the desk, Sheamus goes to the apron skirt. We hit 6 of 10, then 7. Bron pushes Sheamus in, and he’s actually smiling right now!

“This is Awesome!” as Bron storms up on Sheamus. Bron talks trash on the Sheamus fans, then he pushes Sheamus around. Bron pie faces Sheamus and says he has no chance. Sheamus fires body shots, then he eggs Bron on! Bron SLAPS Sheamus, Sheamus eggs him on more! The hands start flying and the fans fire up! Sheamus has the edge but Bron knees low! Bron runs, into a scoop and POWERSLAM! The fans fire up while both men are down again! Sheamus pounds the mat, the fans rally up, and Sheamus goes to a corner. Sheamus runs up on Bron to CLOBBER him again and again! Bron is in a corner. Sheamus LARIATS in the corner!

Sheamus keeps moving and he KNEE LIFTS! Then he runs, only for Bron to put him on the apron! Bron takes a swing, but gets caught! The fans fire up for the BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN! Sheamus goes all the way to TEN! Bron sputters and Sheamus brings him around to LARIAT! Sheamus climbs up the corner now, and he KING KONG KNEE DROPS! Cover, TWO! Bron survives and Sheamus grows frustrated. Sheamus hauls Bron up to fireman’s carry, but Bron kicks and flails! Sunset flip, but Sheamus rolls through! Sheamus goes for legs but Bron kicks him away. Bron stands, ducks a lariat, and hits a LUMBAR CHECK!! Cover, TWO!!

The fans fire up as Sheamus survives! Bron snarls but he stalks Sheamus to a corner. Bron hoists Sheamus up top as the fans duel. Bron climbs up and says it’s over! But Sheamus fires body shots! Sheamus fireman’s carries Bron, tucks him in, and gives some SUPER WHITE NOISE!! Cover, TWO!!! Bron survives and shocks everyone! Sheamus is too tired to be upset but he does think on what he must do now. Sheamus goes to the apron, “This is Awesome!” as he rises again. Sheamus climbs up the corner but Bron stands! Bron anchors Sheamus’ legs, but Sheamus kicks at him. They brawl, and Bron climbs back up!

Bron brings Sheamus to the top but Sheamus shoves him down! Bron comes right back, goes right up, SUPER STEINER!! Bro pulls down the straps and fires up! The fans bark as Born aims, then he runs in, to a KNEE CAPPER!! Cover, TWO!!! Bron survives and again, everyone is in shock! Sheamus shakes the ropes as he rises and the fans are thunderous! Sheamus aims at Bron, beats his chest, and he runs up to- SPEAR!!! Bron goes to cover but Sheamus flounders out of the ring! The fans cheer as Sheamus stays in this by getting outta there! Bron is fuming, and he goes out the side! Fans are torn knowing what’s coming!

Bron runs in around the way, but KAISER ATTACKS BRON!!!

Winner: Bron Breakker, by disqualification (still WWE Intercontinental Champion)

The fans boo as Kaiser screws Sheamus over, but he also goes after Bron more! Kaiser POSTS Bron, then clinches, SIDEWINDER to the floor! Then Kaiser runs in around the way, to SHOTGUN Sheamus into steps! And he tells Sheamus that as he said before, he will not stop until Sheamus is gone for good! Is the Impeccable German about to follow in Gunther’s footsteps by taking the Intercontinental Championship for his own?

Sami Zayn & The Usos find Seth Rollins backstage.

The Visionary is getting ready for his match with Bronson Reed, but they just want to talk. Jey knows Rollins knows, but they’ve all got their differences with The Tribal Chief. Hell, they’ve got differences right now. Jey and Sami, Jey and Jimmy, but just one time, they can put those differences aside to work together. Just this one time. Sami has been trying to say this to Rollins. Rollins did it last year when he sided with Sami and Jey for WarGames, and put his differences with Cody Rhodes aside! A man he had more bad blood with than anyone, and Rollins did that. So just do it again this year. Stand side by side with them at WarGames!

Rollins says he would stand with Sami. He would stand with Jey, and with Jimmy. But he will NEVER, under any circumstances, ever again stand with that tyrant, Roman Reigns! He will not do it! You have no idea how much it hurts him to say that, but there are a lot of reasons it hurts. He would love to get Bronson Reed in that cage, but no, it is not worth the consequences on the other side of this. Roman Reigns back in power? That is NOT worth it. Rollins understands their convictions, with this being blood and family, but he is telling them now, it is just not worth it. He will solve all our problems, though, when he goes out there and drops Bronson Reed.

And then whatever happens in the cage, after WarGames with The Bloodline, that’s on all of them. Rollins wishes them luck, but he’s out. Rollins heads for gorilla, and Jimmy says he told them so. Will the Bloodline Civil War still be 4v5?

Dakota Kai speaks.

“For the last four months, I’ve been on the sidelines. And when you’re away from the action, the self-doubt just gets stronger by the day. People see you smiling and they question your drive, even though you’re just trying to keep it together because you can feel your dream slipping through your fingers. You tell yourself, ‘When I’m healthy and come back, everything will be better.’ But then, on the other side of that, ‘Maybe there isn’t a place for me here anymore, or maybe the people just don’t care.'” Dakota says you have to get to a point where you ask yourself, “Am I good enough?”

And she’s telling us right now, with everything that she has, she has never wanted this more, and has never loved this more! She is ready to show everyone why Dakota Kai IS a champion. She’s ready, will the rest of Raw be ready?

The War Raiders VS Dominik Mysterio & Carlito!

Erik & Ivar are a formidable duo and are aimed right at the WWE World Tag Team Championships. Finn sure puffed up the egos of his guys tonight, but is he just setting them up to fail? Or can Dirty Dom & Caribbean Cool actually send the raid on a detour?

Raw returns and the War Raiders make their entrance. The teams sort out and Dom starts against Erik. The fans rally as the two circle, and then tie up. Erik trips Dom, stares him down, then flips him over to deadlift and SLAM! Dom scrambles away to tag Carlito! The fans boo Dom but Ivar tags in. Carlito gets around to waistlock, but Ivar bucks the O’Conner Roll. Ivar CLOBBERS Carlito, tags Erik, and the Raiders stand Carlito up. Ivar scoop SLAMS Carlito, then Erik scoops Ivar to SLAM him on Carlito! The fans fire up as the Raiders rip their shirts off! Erik powers Carlito to the corner, then tags Ivar.

The Raiders mug Carlito, but Carlito pulls Ivar’s beard! Carlito throat chops Ivar, bumps him off buckles, and he tags Dom in. The fans boo more as Dom fires off stomps and even smothers Ivar! The ref backs Dom off, but that lets Carlito CHOKE Ivar! Dom taunts Erik, then tags Carlito back in. The Judgment Day mugs Ivar, but Ivar fires elbows and forearms! Ivar BOOTS Carlito, dodges him, hot tag to Erik! Erik runs up to CLOBBER Carlito! And again! The fans rally as Erik blocks a shot to HEADBUTT Carlito! Erik reels Carlito in, but Dom steps up! Only to step out as Erik glares at him. Erik then wrenches Carlito to clinch and EXPLODER!

The fans fire up and Erik paces. Carlito goes to ropes but Erik storms up to him. Erik whips, Carlito reverses, but Erik BOOTS back! Carlito distracts the ref and Dom gets a cheap shot in! Carlito KNEES Erik to the floor then tags Dom! Dom builds speed to DIVE! Direct hit and down goes Erik! Dom flexes then tweezes his mustache while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Dom CLUBS Erik into a chinlock. The fans rally as Erik endures, and Erik fights up. Erik fires elbows then wrenches around to lift Dom! Dom slips to the apron and HOTSHOTS Erik down! The fans boo as Dom gives some Latino Heat. Dom slingshot SENTONS, then covers, TWO! Erik stays in this but Dom tags Carlito. They stomp Erik down, then Carlito drags Erik up. The fans rally for the Raiders but Carlito pulls Erik’s beard. So Erik pulls Carlito’s hair! Carlito breaks free, but Erik DECKS him! Both men are down and the fans fire up again! Erik and Carlito crawl, hot tags to Ivar and Dom!

Dom BACKDROPS Dom! And then scoops to SIDEWALK SLAM! Ivar keeps moving, to SPLASH DOWN! Ivar roars and the fans fire up with him! Dom crawls to a corner, Ivar runs up, but Dom dodges. Dom runs up, into a SEATED SENTON! Carlito runs up, Ivar cartwheels to dodge! Ivar LARIATS Carlito and the fans fire up! They chant with Ivar, “WAR! WAR! WAR!” BRONCO BUSTER on Dom in the corner! Cover, TWO!! Dom survives but Ivar doesn’t let that bother him. Ivar stalks Dom, CLUBS him, but Dom begs for mercy. Only to YANK Ivar into buckles! Dom stomps away, then drags Ivar over to tag Carlito.

The fans rally but Dom gives some more Latino Heat, Only for Ivar to suplex and THROW Dom into Carlito! Tag to Erik and Dom is fed to MJOLNIR! And then pop-up on Carlito, WAR MACHINE!! Cover, War Raiders win!

Winners: The War Raiders, by pinfall

Dom & Carlito stepped up for Finn & JD, but they got stepped on by Erik & Ivar! But speaking of, Finn & JD attack! They CLOBBER Erik and mug Ivar! Dragon sleeper for the FINAL CUT! Erik is back, but JD CLOBBERS Erik again! Then he gives Erik a NECKBREAKER! Finn climbs while JD rains fists down on Ivar! COUP DE GRACE for Erik!! The fans boo but Judgment Day has turned the tables on the War Raiders. Will the gold be staying with Finn & JD with tactics like this?

The Wyatts speak.

We get old footage of Bray Wyatt abducting The Miz and literally labelling him, “LIAR.” Bo Dallas sits and says, “The trust of the innocent is a liar’s most useful tool. We offered you salvation. Freedom from the pit. I tried to warn you. But you’ve… damned yourself. I’m sorry for what happens next. You… You chose this. Your hands will forever be bloodstained, crimson scarlet red, because of your actions. And you will lose what matters most. I never wanted this.” Bo has given Miz his ultimatum, will Miz only have himself to blame?

Lyra Valkyria speaks.

“A phoenix has to burn first so it can rise from the ashes. When I was drafted to Raw, I was thrown straight in the fire. But I didn’t burn. I hit the ground running, earned my place, stood toe to toe with the best in the world, and I thrived. I used to think I was like a phoenix. But I am so much more. I am Lyra Valkyria. I don’t burn, I rise. And I’m coming for everyone.” The Morrigan is ready to return, will she reach new heights here on Monday nights?

The Alpha Academy is backstage.

Maxxine Dupri, Akira Tozawa & Otis are feeling good tonight, and they spot Kofi Kingston. They say hey to Kofi, and Maxxine says they’re so excited for The New Day’s 10 year anniversary night! But uh, how are things with Kofi and Woods? Kofi says to be honest, he isn’t sure. But speaking of, Woods steps in. Woods says he and Kofi need to talk. He is worried. About what? Well, the past couple of weeks, it has just been the two of them yelling at each other. And after 10 YEARS of teaming together, no serious arguments, and now they’re here? This is concerning.

Woods knows they’re the most decorated tag team in the history of WWE, but even with all that, Woods just keeps thinking about what Kross said. What? Kross is still in his head? Yeah, Kross said New Day is dead and yet they’re the only ones that don’t know it. Kofi says nothing is dead, Kross doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Woods just has to remember what The New Day is about. Oh, Woods has to? It’s on him now? No, but Woods is just so sensitive to everything Kofi says! Otis steps in and wants everyone to remember, they’re all friends here. Woods tells Otis to mind his own business!

What advice does Otis think he can give to them, the greatest tag team of all time? And a real tag team, mind you. Why do you think Gable dumped their asses? Oh, wanna get sad about it? Get sad about it next week, because it will be New Day VS Alpha Academy, and Woods is positive that a win over “you two clowns” will put New Day right back in the title hunt. Woods leaves, even Kofi is speechless, but will the New Day even make it to their tenth anniversary going like this?

Seth Rollins VS Bronson Reed!

We’ve seen these two brawl all over arenas, and we even saw The Visionary stomp his way to victory at Crown Jewel. But we also saw Bronson get up and shrug that all off. And now we’ve seen the Colossal Aussie has joined forces with Solo Sikoa’s brutal Bloodline. Will Bronson only build momentum towards WarGames by breaking Rollins? Or will Rollins once again #BurnItDown?

The bell rings and the fans sing, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” But wait! Speaking of Solo’s Bloodline, they’re here! Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga & Tonga Loa jump the railing, but wait! Jey, Jimmy & Sami all head out here! The fans fire up as the brawl is on at ringside! Bronson is furious but he can only watch as Jimmy TOSSES Tama, and Sami gives Loa a HELLUVA KICK! Jacob ROCKS Jey, but Jimmy SUPERKICKS Jacob! Jimmy SUPERKICKS Jacob! Then the Usos DOUBLE SUPERKICK! Jacob tumbles away, and Rollins fires off on Bronson! The fans fire up but Bronson DECKS Rollins! Bronson drags Rollins up to whip.

Rollins grabs ropes and he BOOTS Bronson! Bronson comes back but Rollins TOSSES him out! Rollins then DIVES! Direct hit and Bronson hits the desk! The fans fire up again and Rollins revels in that energy while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Rollins CHOPS away on Bronson’s chest! Rollins runs, but Bronson CLOBBERS him! The fans boo while Bronson paces. Bronson stalks Rollins to ropes but Rollins bails out. Bronson watches Rollins hobble, then he aims from the apron. Rollins hurries away around the corner but Bronson just shifts sides. So Rollins anchors a leg! Bronson CLUBS Rollins down, then goes after him. Bronson SMACKS Rollins off the apron, stalks him around the way, but Rollins CHOPS! Bronson CHOPS in return! Bronson whips Rollins hard into barriers! Rollins tumbles up and over into the timekeeper’s area!

Bronson leaves Rollins behind as the ring count climbs past 7 of 10. Rollins hurries and slides in at 9! The fans fire up but Bronson rains down fists! Bronson roars in frustration and the fans boo. Bronson HEADBUTTS Rollins down, but Rollins JAWBREAKERS in return! The fans fire up as Rollins fires hands! Rollins backs Bronson down, then whips, but Bronson reverses. Bronson kitchen sink knees Rollins inside-out, then LARIATS Rollins up and over! Bronson goes to the apron, lines up a shot, and he FLYING SHOULDER TACKLES! Rollins tumbles again and Bronson soaks up the heat.

The ring count climbs but Bronson drags Rollins up again. Bronson whips Rollins hard into steel steps! Rollins writhes but Bronson refreshes the ring count. Bronson then lines up another shot, and he runs in, but Rollins moves! Bronson RAMS only steel steps! Rollins hurries into the ring, but only to refresh the ring count. Rollins SMACKS Bronson off the steps again and again! Rollins then pushes the top half over to SMACK Bronson off the base again and again! The fans fire up and Rollins takes aim. Rollins runs up, but Bronson avoids the stomp! Rollins hobbles after Bronson as he goes into the ring.

Rollins aims, springboards, and hits a FLYING KNEE ATTACK! Rollins SUPERKICKS, but Bronson just roars! So Rollins mule kicks, then kicks a leg out. Rollins runs, but into a POP-UP SITOUT POWERBOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Bronson is stunned that Rollins survives, but Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Bronson has Rollins up top. Rollins resists the suplex and fires body shots. The fans rally as Rollins fires shot after shot, then he BITES Bronson’s forehead! The ref reprimands, but Rollins hops down to GAMANGIRI Bronson! Bronson wobbles up top, and Rollins slips under him! RUNNING POWERBOMB!! The fans are thunderous as Rollins rises! Rollins grits his teeth, goes to the ropes, and hits a LIONSAULT! Cover, ONE?!? Bronson is tougher than that but Rollins tries a springboard SWANTON BOMB! Cover, ONE!?! Rollins cannot believe this, but the fans rally up behind him.

Rollins brings Bronson up, underhooks him, but Bronson fights that to Alabama Lift! Rollins sunset flips, but he avoids the hip drop! Basement SUPERKICK! Rollins hurries up top, to FROG SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Bronson still has power to spare and Rollins grows frustrated. “This is Awesome!” as Rollins aims from a corner. Bronson slowly sits up, and Rollins runs, into a LARIAT! Bronson hurries to haul Rollins up, for a BRAINBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Rollins survives and now Bronson is frustrated! Bronson hurries to a corner, climbs up, but Rollins rolls away! The fans cheer, but Bronson hops down and runs up. SENTON FLOPS as Rollins moves!

Rollins hurries to underhook Bronson! But Bronson fireman’s carries free! Rollins slips free of that, to SUPERKICK! And then another kick, and more underhooks! PEDIGREE!! Cover, TWO?!?! Rollins pulls at his hair but the fans sing for him. Rollins refocuses and uses that song to inspire new ideas. Rollins fires himself up, runs back up, and CURB STOMPS! But Rollins won’t leave it at that! Rollins climbs the corner, takes aim again, but SOLO SIKOA is here! He shouts at Rollins to distract him! Bronson drags Rollins off the corner to DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! And then SENTON! And SENTON again!!

But that’s not all! Bronson goes up a corner! TSUNAMI!! Cover, Bronson wins!!

Winner: Bronson Reed, by pinfall

Joining Solo’s Bloodline has already paid off, because now Bronson has evened the series at 1-1! Solo raises the hand of his Colossal Aussie in victory, will they do even worse to the OG Bloodline inside the double cage?

My Thoughts:

A great Raw here, even with it being prerecorded. Though, it was also a bit obvious, given they filled time with promos and recaps. The promos were still good, with Dakota putting her time away in perspective, and Lyra doing the same for her sort of trailing off from the top of the card. I kinda hope this all helps set up something for a Women’s Intercontinental Championship being established. At the very least, this builds up a good number of choices for next contender after we get Liv VS Rhea out of the way. Great opening promo segment to give us that Women’s WarGames match. And I totally didn’t think Rhea would make a return, but with the face brace, I guess she’s more than safe enough to do WarGames instead of them bringing Bayley into the match.

They also connected that opening segment to the Judgment Day story. Finn stepped up to lead tonight, and he most certainly puffed up Dom’s ego in his passive aggressive way of sticking it to Dom. Dom & Carlito of course lost to Erik & Ivar, but it was a really good match, and of course JD & Finn attacked after. Judgment Day stands tall here, so it makes me think they’re going to lose the tag titles. That will be the last straw for Finn, we’ll probably get Finn & JD VS Dom & Carlito as part of the faction falling apart. I’m not saying we go nWo VS nWo Wolfpac, but I wouldn’t mind Finn bringing in new members to join his side. Maybe some NXT call-ups?

Great promos from The Miz & Kross and then a great response from Bo Dallas. Can’t wait to see that 8 Man Tag happen, but at this point it is either on the Raw After Survivor Series or we wait for Saturday Night’s Main Event. Also a very good promo from New Day with Alpha Academy, and Woods just lashes out at everyone at this point. He really tore into the Alpha Academy, and I feel like he’s going to go overboard in the match. In which case, Kofi will then be compelled to stop Woods, they’ll argue, and Woods might even shove Kofi. Then that New Day tenth anniversary edition of Raw might end up having Woods VS Kofi rather than a celebration.

Very good Mixed Tag match, with a great win for Rey & Zelina. Hard to say if the feud continues but I did like that American Made is becoming the flipside of Alpha Academy. Gable’s behavior stays the same, but he’s actually found a group that uses it as fuel. I suspect that, should War Raiders really take those titles from Judgment Day, the Creed Brothers can move right up as challengers. They’ll bring that intensity so that the War Raiders can be just as intense, and we’ll get some physical, hard hitting matches to really pump up the Raw Tag Division so that it matches SmackDown’s.

Really good stuff in this build to Gunther VS Priest Round 2, though Gunther sure got punked out. He inspired Kaiser to go after what he wants, which is why Kaiser “ruined” that great match of Bron VS Sheamus, but then Gunther can’t even sneak attack Priest right. Priest bringing up “King of the Streets” and doing the low blow, I feel like he and Gunther should raise the ante to a Street Fight for the title. Oddly enough, that’s what I expect to see out of Cody Rhodes VS Kevin Owens Round 2, but why not raise the ante on all the matches for Survivor Series? Same for the Intercontinental Championship, that could be a Triple Threat of Bron VS Kaiser VS Sheamus.

And of course, with Bronson Reed joining Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline on SmackDown, Rollins was going to be dragged into WarGames, even though he was adamant about not joining in. We got a great match out of Rollins VS Bronson tonight, but of course Solo’s team made sure to screw Rollins over. Maybe Rollins shows up on SmackDown as retaliation, but I feel like they’re gonna wait until next week’s go-home to officially establish him as part of the OG Bloodline team.

My Score: 8.8/10