Will Bron Breakker do even more damage to Main Event Jey?

After blindsiding him on last week’s Raw, Bron Breakker will face Jey Uso straight up! Will Seth Rollins’ vision still become a reality?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• AJ Styles & PENTA VS Finn Balor & JD McDonagh w/ Carlito; Finn & JD win.
• Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifier Triple Threat: Becky Lynch VS Roxanne Perez VS Natalya; Roxie wins and advances to Money in the Bank.
• Sheamus VS Grayson Waller w/ Austin Theory; Sheamus wins.
• Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifier Triple Threat: Kairi Sane VS Rhea Ripley VS Zoey Stark; Rhea wins and advances to Money in the Bank.
• Jey Uso VS Bron Breakker w/ Paul Heyman; Jey wins, by disqualification.

PLAY BY PLAY

Logan Paul is here!

Greenville boos hard as The Maverick makes his way to the ring, the same smug grin as always. Logan grabs the mic, then says, “EY YO! Welcome to Monday Night Raw!” The fans boo but Logan tells Greenville, “It is a fact that I will beat Jey Uso next Saturday. And when I return to this ring next Monday on Raw, Logan Paul will be your NEW World Heavyweight Champion!” The fans boo more, but Logan asks what’s wrong. They don’t like facts? Perfect! He has more for ’em! FACT: Jey Uso is the current World Heavyweight Champion. “YEET!” FACT: Jey Uso tapped out Gunther at WrestleMania. “YEET!”

Logan says no yeet, but the fans “YEET!” No, NO yeet! “YEET!” Okay, fine, YEET! Four letters, one world, two brain cells between all ya’ll! But FACT: Logan Paul won a singles title 12 YEARS faster than Jey! FACT: Jey cannot handle being a world champion! FACT: Jey Uso has eyes on everyone in this company except Logan Paul. And the biggest fact of them all, and Logan’s favorite: Logan has knocked out Jey Uso THREE TIMES! THREE TIMES, he has left Jey out cold on the floor! And guess what? Sorry, Greenville, but Logan does it again this Saturday. And when he does, Logan Paul will become the NEW-

WAIT! Gunther appears, and fans actually cheer! That shows how much they dislike Logan! Der Ring General goes to the ring, grabs a mic, and then looks Logan over. The fans chant “You Tapped Out!” at Gunther and Logan laughs. Gunther tells Logan, “You seem very confident that you can beat the guy that has beaten me for my World Heavyweight Championship. So I need to assume that you’re standing out here, believing that you’re better than me. That’s very confident. And I think that’s good. Confidence, as we both know, is what drives us in life. It’s what got us here. And to be quite honest, and if everyone here was honest for one second…

“Those people should show you way more respect than they do.” The fans boo but Logan nods along. Gunther says c’mon, we might all just be jealous of this self-made social media mega star. With his own hands, Logan built a digital empire! If Gunther is being ho nest, there are things he could learn from Logan. Logan says yeah, Der Ring General knows business! He knows Logan is good for business! Gunther is so smart! Logan and Gunther can talk later, just- NO, Gunther isn’t done. There are things Logan can teach Gunther. Social media, yes, Gunther could use help. And the entrepreneurship, the business mind, Gunther could use that.

Imagine the headlines! YouTuber becomes world champion! Logan as World Heavyweight Champion would be great for business. Logan says, “Who knew Gunther, Der Ring General, knows business? He got a suit and everything! He’s basically in the LoGang.” Logan loves it! Gunther says yes, business. That is what this is to Logan, right? Understand one thing: To Logan, it is business. But to Gunther, all of this here is very personal. The fans applaud that. Gunther says beating Jey Uso for the world title is very personal to Gunther. So if Logan were to take that away from him, Gunther will take that as a personal disrespect.

So maybe ask Pat McAfee how Gunther deals with being disrespected by non-wrestlers. That guy at least showed some heart! But Gunther looks at Logan and doesn’t see heart! If Logan beats Jey and then squares off with Gunther in Phoenix, none of those other accolades mean a thing! They’ll square off, the bell will ring, and Gunther will eat Logan alive! The fans cheer that! Gunther and Logan stare down a moment before Gunther leaves. Logan asks what’s up, and he wants Gunther to step up. But then in sneaks Jey Uso! The fans “YEET!” and Logan turns around, SUPERKICK!! The fans cheer as Jey gets even with Logan!

Jey takes the mic, and he tells Logan, “FACT: I’ma see you on Saturday! And Gunther, I’ma see you in Phoenix! Four letters, one word! UH UH, YEET!!” The fans are all fired up, but will Main Event Jey be Saturday Night’s Main Event Jey?

Jey Uso returns backstage.

And the first to find him is Paul Heyman… The Wise Man smiles and sips his coffee. “Now that was interesting. Logan Paul wants to talk about facts. Let me give you some facts rooted in wisdom. Everybody says I betrayed Roman Reigns, everybody says I betrayed CM Punk. But to betray somebody, you have to stab them in the back. You have to do something untoward that they don’t see coming. So I want to tell you this, straight to your face so that I can’t be accused of betraying the World Heavyweight Champion, Main Event Jey Uso. Tonight, you are going to fight Bron Breaker. Fact: The title is not on the line. Fact: I would rarely negotiate a match like that.

“Fact: I did negotiate that. Fact: Bron Breakker is not looking for your title. Fact: Bron Breakker is looking to slow down your momentum. You’re that great of a champion! Fact: Whether it’s you or Logan Paul or Gunther, you’re all short term. The long term plan for the World Heavyweight Championship? Fact: It’s Seth Freakin’ Rollins.” The Wise Man finishes his coffee and excuses himself. Don’t have the coffee, it’s no good. Jey has a lot on his plate, did Heyman just heap a whole lot more on it?

AJ Styles & PENTA VS Finn Balor & JD McDonagh w/ Carlito!

The Phenomenal One teams with #CeroMiedo to take on the common enemy that is Judgment Day! Will the math work out so that Styles & Penta are primed for another shot at the Intercontinental Championship? Or can The Prince & The Irish Ace gatekeep for Dirty Dom?

Raw returns as the Judgment Day are already in the ring. The teams sort out, Styles starts against JD and the two tie up. JD pulls Styles’ hair, puts him in a corner, but Styles turns things around. The fans rally behind Styles, he lets off of JD slowly, then eggs him on. JD kicks low, but Styles blocks the buckle bump. Styles bumps JD, CHOPS him, then whips corner to corner. Styles runs in, but JD BOOTS him! JD runs up, Styles BACKDROPS him away! The fans fire up and Styles wenches. Styles keeps JD from Finn but JD rolls, rolls, kips up and gets under to BACKDROP! JD has the wristlock and he grinds Styles down.

The fans boo but Styles fights up. Styles powers up and out, hurdles then drops down, but JD avoids the dropkick! JD soaks up heat then runs, but Styles DRPOKICKS after all! Styles tags Penta and the fans fire up! Styles wrenches JD and Penta KICKS that arm! Penta mule kicks JD, then brings him around. The fans fire up but Finn runs in. Penta BOOTS Finn, BACKBREAKER for JD! BACKBREAKER for Finn! Penta then TOSSES JD while Styles TOSSES Finn! The fans fire up for Penta & Styles, and they DOUBLE PLANCHA! Down goes Judgment Day and the fans fire up while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Penta endures while JD grinds him down. Penta fights up but JD KNEES low! JD snapmares Penta, tags Finn, and Finn slingshots to STOMP! Tag back to JD and JD slingshots to SENTON! The fans boo but JD soaks that up. JD stomps Penta, then he puts Penta up top. JD CLUBS Penta on the back, climbs up, but he goes for the mask! The fans boo, but Penta fights JD off! Finn tags in, he goes up and CLUBS Penta! Finn then goes for the mask! The fans boo more but Penta fires body shots. Finn falls back, JD tags back in, and JD is back up to CLUB Penta! The fans rally, JD SUPER BACK- NO, Penta CROSSBODIES!

The fans fire up while both men are down! Penta and JD crawl, hot tag to Finn and he CLOBBERS Penta! Finn stares down with Styles, stomps Penta, then bumps him off buckles. Finn soaks up heat, then he drags Penta up for a suplex! Cover, TWO! Penta stays in this but Finn stays on him with a chinlock. Penta endures, the fans rally up, and Penta fights up to fire body shots. Finn KNEES low, whips, but Penta KICKS! Penta ROCKS JD, too, then SLING-DOGS Finn! The fans fire up while both men are down! Penta crawls, hot tag to Styles! The fans explode as Styles fires off a Phenomenal Blitz on Finn! SLIDING FOREARM!

The fans fire up with Styles and he runs up to LARIAT in the corner! Styles fireman’s carries but Finn CLAWS the eyes! Tag to JD, but Styles snatches Finn into the CALF CRUSHER! JD is up top, DIVING SPLASH but onto Finn! Styles uses Judgment Day against each other, and gives JD an ATOMIC FACEBUSTER! Cover, TWO!! JD survives and Styles is stunned! The fans rally even harder as Styles runs up on JD. JD puts him on the apron but Styles throws hands. JD blocks then ROCKS Styles! JD runs up again, but Styles jumps the slide! Styles ROCKS Finn, then ASAI MOONSAULT DDTS JD to the floor!

The fans are thunderous as Styles drags JD up and into the ring. But JD distracts the ref so Carlito can POST Styles! The fans boo more but Judgment Day is back on top as Raw goes to break!

Raw returns again and the fans rally as Styles endures a chinlock from Finn. Styles fights up, fires body shots, then ROCKS Finn! Styles spins, Finn dodges the discus, but then DOUBLE LARIATS collide! Both men are down and the fans rally up again. Styles and Finn crawl while Carlito helps JD back up to the corner. Finn goes to rpoes, hot tags to JD and Penta! JD stumbles, Penta CROSSBODIES! Penta rallies on JD with LARIAT after LARIAT, then a RANA! The fans fire up with Penta and he whips corner to corner. JD reverses, runs up, but Penta pops him up, SUPERKICK while JD is upside-down! The fans fire up as Penta then triangle jump LARIATS Finn!

Penta runs, but into JD’S SPANISH FLY! Both men are down again and the fans rally! JD tags Finn and Finn hurries up the corner! COUP DE- NO, Penta dodges! Finn hobbles, comes back, but Penta mule kicks, front KICKS, and ENZIGIRIS! Finn flounders, Penta clamps onto his arm! Penta has the other arm, “CERO! MIEDO!” SACRIFICE!! Penta then stands Finn up, pump handle and nelson, but Finn victory rolls! TWO, and Finn SLINGBLADES Penta! Finn hurries to a corner and has a wild grin! SHOT- SUPERKICK!! Penta hits first, then he hurries up top! But JD distracts the ref with a chair! Carlito grabs at Penta, but Penta kicks him away!

Penta hops down, GAMANGIRIS Finn, and Styles CLOBBERS Carlito! JD DIVES onto Styles! Penta FLYING DESTROYERS JD to the floor!! The fans are thunderous but then EL GRANDE AMERICANO grabs Penta’s mask! LOADED HEADBUTT!!! The fans boo as Grande gets away with another one! Finn sees that but the ref didn’t! Finn puts Penta in, climbs up the corner, and COUP DE GRACE!!! Cover, Judgment Day wins!!

Winners: Finn Balor & JD McDonagh, by pinfall

Give un grande assist to Americano, again! Penta keeps getting screwed, will he make sure to settle things with Chad- er, whoever is really under that mask? As for Styles, will he be able to get through the Judgment Day boys to get his shot at Dom?

Backstage interview with Iyo Sky.

Cathy Kelly is with the Women’s World Champion and congratulates her on the win last week. As a former Miss Money in the Bank, what are her thoughts on tonight’s qualifiers? We all know her own experience with the MITB match, but now that she’s on the other side, how is she feeling with being a potential target? Iyo says she knows what it takes to win MITB, but she’ll be ready for anyone. After all, she’s the Genius of the Sky! Becky Lynch walks over and asks, “Oh, are you now?” Becky recalls that Iyo’s never beat Becky 1v1. Iyo says she’ll be ready for anyone. Well, Becky put down one champion, she’ll have no problems putting down another.

With that, The Man goes to gorilla. The jacket says “Back in Business,” but will this qualifier be a huge step towards Becky being back on top?

Logan Paul is on the phone.

He’s telling someone to come pick him up, he doesn’t wanna be hear anymore. He got superkick’d in the face! But then Seth Rollins steps in. Logan tells his friend he’ll talk later, and then tells Rollins that now isn’t the time. Rollins says hey, he gets it! Just hear him out. That big match this Saturday, World Heavyweight Championship… Jey Uso is gonna get hurt tonight. He stuck his nose in Rollins’ business where it doesn’t belong, and now whether he walks or is wheeled out of here on a stretcher, come Saturday… Jey won’t be 100%. That means the odds are in Logan’s favor. And if Logan can get past Jey… And if he gets past Gunther… Rollins will be waiting on the other side.

Rollins says Logan will know who to thank, should he have that World Heavyweight Championship. And maybe, they run it back from Mania a couple years ago. But this time… the World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line. Just think about it. Rollins leaves, and then New Day are seen talking with Grayson Waller in the background. It sounds like a lot of people are scheming and trying to use others as pawns. Will all these plans work out how the schemers want them to?

Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifier Triple Threat: Becky Lynch VS Roxanne Perez VS Natalya!

Raw returns as The Prodigy, Roxanne Perez, has joined The Man and the Queen of Harts in the ring. The bell sounds, the fans rally, and the three watch each other. Becky wants to work together with Roxie against Natty? The fans duel as Becky talks things out with Roxie, and Roxie storms up on Natty, only for Becky to snatch Roxie by her hair! Roxie fights back to TOSS Becky! Natty rolls Roxie, TWO! Roxie whips, Natty reverses, but Roxie handsprings! Roxie SLAPS Natty, then takes a bow. Natty says okay, and she blocks the kick to THROW Roxie down! Natty runs, Becky trips her and drags her out! And then THROWS her into barriers!

Becky storms back in and stares down with Roxie. The two circle, talk trash, and the fans fire up. The two tie up, Roxie fights the clinch to arm-drag and JAPANESE LEG CLUTCH! TWO and Becky has an arm! Roxie fights to roll Becky up, then into a CROSSFACE! Becky knows this move from her old rival, rolls it back to a cover, ONE and Roxie ghost pins! ONE, Becky stands and steps over, DISARM- NO, Roxie scrambles to sunset flip, ONE! CROSSFACE! Becky scrambles around, but Natty is back! She DROPKICKS the whole thing apart! The fans cheer and Natty brings Becky up. Natty snap suplexes, then brings Becky up to snap suplex again!

Natty covers, ONE, but Natty hurries to get Becky’s legs! Natty steps on the legs, hooks them up, and SLAPS Becky in the side! Natty gets the arms and has the ROMERO SPECIALA! The fans cheer and Becky endures! Natty sets Becky down on her knees, BOOTS her down, then goes for the Sharpshooter! Becky fights it, rolls Natty and has the DISARM-HER!! Natty endures, but Roxie is back! SPIKE-RANA! Roxie keeps moving, but Becky dodges the Satomura knees! Natty trips Roxie, Roxie BOOTS her into Becky, but Natty fights the clinch! Natty arm-drags Becky, Roxie BOOTS Natty! Natty ROCKS Roxie, then rebound SIT-DOWN!

Natty steps on Roxie, then basement BOOTS her! Becky runs up and waistlocks! Natty switches, Becky EBLOWS free, then Becky whips. Natty reverses, Becky ducks ‘n’ dodges and slides out. Becky looks for Roxie, Roxie slips past her to go for Natty! Natty dodges and WRECKS Becky! But then Roxie DIVES onto them both! The fans fire up for the Prodigy while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Roxie tilt-o-whirl RANAS Natty! Roxie runs up and UPPERCUTS Becky! Then she UPPERCUTS Natty! UPPERCUT for Becky! UPPERCUT for Natty, but then Roxie dodges Becky! The forearm hits Natty, then Roxie tilt-o-whirls Becky for the clinch. Natty adds a DISCUS to the RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP! Cover on Becky, TWO! Natty has the legs, but has to block a kick from Roxie! Natty trips Roxie, and she has them both! But they both kick free! Roxie SUPERKICKS Natty! And SUPERKICKS Becky! The fans fire up as Roxie positions Natty and Becky side-by-side. LIONSAULT! Cover on Natty, TWO!

The fans fire up while Roxie grows frustrated. But Roxie dodges Becky, only to return into the clinch! Roxie arm-drags Becky again and has the cover, TWO! Becky is up, Roxie SOBATS! Roxie hops on, Becky pops free, and then MANHANDLE SLAM!! Cover, NATTY BREAKS IT! The fans fire up and Natty covers Roxie! TWO, and the fans fire up again! All three women are down and Greenville is loving it! Becky and Natty trade shots, bigger and faster, and then Natty gets the edge! The fans rally, Natty runs, but Becky ROCKS her! Becky runs, Natty follows and ROCKS her back! Natty then waistlocks, but Becky grabs buckles!

Roxie returns and climbs the corner! Roxie climbs over Becky to SUNSET FLIP BOMB GERMAN SUPLEX COMBO! Cover on Natty, Becky SHINING WIZARDS! All three women are down again and the fans fire up again! The fans rally and duel even harder, but Roxie has won over the majority! Natty bails out so Roxie and Becky trade shots now! SLAP for SLAP, faster and faster, then it’s just a fist fight! Becky ROCKS, UPPERCUTS, and SOBATS! Becky whips, Roxie reverses and clinches, NORTHERN LIGHTS! Roxie can’t make the cover but she has Becky in the corner. The fans fire up as Roxie climbs again. Becky stands, ROCKS Roxie first, and now fans want tables!

Becky climbs up to get Roxie, but Roxie fires back! They brawl, Becky brings Roxie up, but Natty joins in! Natty brings Becky off the corner, but then RAMS her into Roxie! Then SITOUT POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Becky survives but Natty ROCKS Roxie! Natty climbs up to get Roxie to the top rope! SUPERPLEX! Cover, TWO!! Roxie survives but Natty isn’t done! Natty steps through on the legs, and has the SHARPSHOOTER!! The fans fire up while Roxie endures! Roxie reaches out, but then Becky BULLDOGS Natty! DISARM- NO, Natty rolls it, ONE!! DISCUS LARIAT from Natty to Becky! Natty trips Roxie, and has the legs!

Roxie scrambles around, reaches out, but Natty still steps through! And she adds Becky! SHARPSHOOTER HALF CRAB COMBO!!! The fans are thunderous as Natty shows those Hart family skills! Becky has the ROPEBREAK, Natty lets her go but focuses on Roxie! Roxie rolls, Natty holds on, SHARPSHOOTER!! Becky is up, clinches Natty, MANHANDLE SLAM!!! Cover, but LYRA drags Becky out! The Morrigan gets revenge on The Man, then fires off hands! The fans are loving it as Lyra RAMS Becky into apron, then barriers, then fires more hands! Becky SHOVES Lyra away, hurries back in, and she BOOTS Lyra down!

Becky wants Natty but Natty trips Becky! Lyra drags Becky out, no one gets her but Lyra! POP ROX on Natty!!! Cover, Roxie wins!!!

Winner: Roxanne Perez, by pinfall (advances to Money in the Bank)

Lyra is still fighting The Man, but The Prodigy gets to celebrate! Her first night as a full-time Raw superstar and she’s already in her first MITB Ladder Match! Will Roxie skyrocket right to being Miss MITB?

Jey Uso is in the locker room.

Sami Zayn walks in to check on his dawg. Sami knows Jey has a lot going on right now, but Sami wants to let Jey know that the Rollins stuff, Sami will handle that on Saturday. Jey does have Bron tonight, but Sami has Jey’s back just in case. Jey says thanks, and they secret handshake. Sami heads out, will Jey be able to survive Rollins’ attack dog so that Sami and CM Punk can put them down?

Adam Pearce talks with The Alpha Academy.

The Raw General Manager just wants to make sure everyone is on the same page here. Akira Tozawa wants this match with Rusev? Yes. Okay… Medical cleared Tozawa, so next week, he goes 1v1 with Rusev. Pearce wishes Tozawa luck. Chad Gable and Ivy Nile walk in and Gable scoffs. Tozawa’s gonna need a lot more than luck. Rusev will end Tozawa’s career just like he did that clown, Otis. Frankly, Gable will enjoy seeing Alpha Academy put down for good. Tozawa steps to Gable but Maxxine tells him Gable isn’t worth it. The Alpha Babies leave, but will the Stamina Monster stand a chance against The Redeemer?

Pearce asks why Gable is even here, and Gable says he knows the Creeds have their tag title match next week. But what about him? He wants MITB qualifiers for himself and Ivy. Uh, didn’t they already have this conversation? But then in steps The New Day! Pearce asks rhetorically, “Doesn’t anybody knock around here?” But New Day is happy to see Gable. They wanna talk business. The Triple Threat for the World Tag Team Championships, that’s big. Gable says it is nothing personal, but those titles are coming home with the Creeds. Maybe, maybe not. But they should all be able to agree that the War Raiders should not win, right?

Pearce says good talk, take it anywhere but here! Woods says that’s fine, it smells like midlife crisis in here anyway. The New Day leave with Gable & Ivy, will there be an alliance going on here? Or will it not matter once Erik & Ivar are unleashed?

Sheamus VS Grayson Waller w/ Austin Theory!

The Celtic Warrior was supposed to face The Aussie Icon last week, if not for Waller passing the ball to Theory. Will Sheamus bang up Waller with this banger like he was supposed to? Or will Waller “avenge” A-Town Down tonight?

Raw returns to the ring as A-Town Down Under is already ringside. Theory gives Waller a last little pep talk and the bell rings. Waller and Sheamus circle, Waller gives testing kicks and rather mockingly slaps. Sheamus shrugs those off, then catches the leg! Waller slips free and SLAPS! Then he runs away! The fans boo but Sheamus pursues! Sheamus chases Waller into the ring, but Waller headlocks. Sheamus powers up and out, RAMS Waller, but neither man falls. Waller circles around, headlocks, but Sheamus powers up. Waller holds on, the fans rally for Sheamus, and Sheamus powers out. They RAM shoulders again but are still standing.

Sheamus picks Waller up to RAM him into the ring! The ref counts, Sheamus lets off, but Waller turns things around. Waller lets off and they tie up. Sheamus wrenches and has a top wristlock. Sheamus shifts to a cobra clutch but Waller slips out the back to waistlock. Waller wrangles Sheamus but Sheamus fights up. Sheamus drop toeholds, then chinlocks. The fans rally for Sheamus as Waller fights up. Sheamus puts Waller in a corner, but he lets off as the ref counts. Waller sucker punches, then fires off fast hands and kicks! Waller whips, Sheamus blocks, and Sheamus whips, only for Waller to block the hip toss!

Waller fires a body shot, then switches things around, but Sheamus blocks Waller’s hip toss! Waller apologizes, but Sheamus SLAPS him down! The fans cheer and Waller checks his face. Sheamus stands Waller up, for an IRISH CURSE BACKBREAKER! The fans rally, Sheamus storms up and TOSSES Waller across the way! Then Sheamus runs up and TOSSES Waller back the other way! Waller flounders, Sheamus LARIATS him up and out, and the fans cheer. Theory stifles a laugh, but this is what Waller deserves. Sheamus goes out, he stares Theory down, and Waller POSTS Sheamus! Then SHOVES him into the desk!

Waller runs, slides, and LARIATS down! Waller says take notes, and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and the fans cheer for Theory! Waller is annoyed, but he stands Sheamus up. Waller fires elbows, then a CHOP! Sheamus seems more annoyed than hurt. Waller CHOPS again, but Sheamus just stares Waller down! Waller CLUBS away on Sheamus but Sheamus eggs him on! Waller fires shots, but then Sheamus puts Waller in the corner to CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! Waller tries to get away, Sheamus brings him back in, and CHOPS him some more! The fans fire up with Sheamus and he whips corner to corner. Waller goes up and STOMPS Sheamus down! Waller bails out and says he’s doing better than the fans would.

Waller runs in, somersault and FLATLINER! Cover, TWO! Sheamus stays in this and the fans fire up! The fans rally while Waller climbs the ropes. Waller goes along the ropes, BALLER- KNEE CAPPER!! The fans fire up and Sheamus grins. Theory can feel that shot to the jaw, and the fans fire up for The Fella! Waller stands, Sheamus runs in and LARIATS! Then scoops and POWERSLAMS! Sheamus huffs ‘n’ puffs and brings Waller up for a cravat. Waller endures as Sheamus thrashes him around! Sheamus lifts Waller like that, that’s quite the neck wrench! Then SWINGING SNAPMARE! Sheamus then clamps on with the DUBLIN GRIN!!

The fans rally, Waller has the ROPEBREAK, and Sheamus lets go. Sheamus stands Waller up, Waller BOOTS him, and Sheamus runs up. Waller dodges to ROLLING ELBOW! Sheamus tumbles out, Waller storms up, and the fans boo as Waller puts Sheamus on the ropes. Waller gives BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN! The fans count, Sheamus stops Waller at four! The fans fire up as Sheamus fireman’s carries Waller! APRON BODY SLAM!! And then Sheamus drags Waller up now! The fans fire up, but Waller ducks right out! The fans boo but Waller says he doesn’t need this. Theory stops Waller from leaving, they argue, but Sheamus grabs Waller by the head!

Waller suffers BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN!! Theory tries to hide his smile but yeah, this is what Waller gets. The fans cheer as Sheamus gets all TEN! Waller sputters, the fans are thunderous, and they join in on Sheamus calling for his shot! BROGUE!! Cover, Sheamus wins!

Winner: Sheamus, by pinfall

The Celtic Warrior sweeps A-Town Down Under! But will he finally get what he wants in one more Intercontinental Championship match?

Satellite video interview with Tyrese Haliburton.

Before the show, Michael Cole & Pat McAfee had a video call with the star play of the Indiana Pacers, and they reveal that Tyrese is in the WWE 2K25 Dunks ‘n’ Destruction DLC! Tyrese is excited that he got to experience the WWE first hand, and is honored that he’ll be a playable character. Cole brings up last June, SmackDown, how Tyrese and Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks squared off then. They face off in the NBA Finals, how does that feel? Tyrese says he knew they’d face the Knicks again, and so here we are. A special rivalry here, Tyrese is ready for that. Pat says there is a deep hatred here between these teams, how will it feel to add the newest chapter?

Tyrese says yeah, this is a big rivalry, going back to the 90s. It feels like Rock VS Austin for him. The fans love this stuff, so he is excited to be part of it. Last year, Tyrese didn’t know what he was getting into. Now understand the long story of this rivalry, it’s even more fun. He looks forward to the series. Cole hopes by this Saturday, the series’ day off, Knicks will be up 2-0. Pat says don’t listen to this trash, Tyrese! Cole’s point is that Tyrese will be free to watch Saturday Night’s Main Event. Any predictions on the main event of Jey Uso VS Logan Paul? Tyrese says Logan is his guy, he’d love to choose Logan. But he knows his heart is with Jey. YEET!

Cole & Pat congratulate Tyrese, thank him for the charity of upgrading that one lucky young fan, and wish him luck in the series. Will it be Pacers or Knicks that become this year’s NBA World Champions?

Backstage interview with Gunther.

Cathy Kelley is with Der Ring General and brings up how he said he didn’t care about who won between Jey and Logan. But with others now targeting the title, is Gunther’s game plan different? But wait, Seth Rollins steps in again. Rollins tells Gunther, “It’s been awhile. Been awhile since we shared the same space. I just wanted to let you know that the work you did with my World Heavyweight Championship… That was pretty good, man. That was pretty good stuff. You were a pretty good champ.” Gunther says that is an “interesting conclusion.” Gunther heard about this long term plan. But for a Visionary, Rollins is sure short sighted.

Because Rollins is definitely not the “long game” around here. Gunther is the future around here. Rollins takes a breath and says okay, he’ll cut the crap. Rollins is here out of professional courtesy to someone he thought he had respect for. So to give it to Gunther straight: IF Gunther happens to find that World Heavyweight Championship around his waist again, he will be treated no different than anyone else. Gunther will make himself a target. Well, then please! Gunther cannot wait! He is eagerly awaiting it. Gunther leaves, will “the vision” fail with Der Ring General in the way?

Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifier Triple Threat: Kairi Sane VS Rhea Ripley VS Zoey Stark!

After being gone for the better part of five MONTHS, The Pirate Princess returns! But will she get her hands on the golden ticket to Los Angeles? Will Mami be the only one on top? Or will the Sin City Soldier finally have something to call her own?

Raw returns as Kairi makes her entrance. Kairi throws “gold doubloons” to the fans before she joins everyone else in the ring. The bell sounds and Zoey RAMS Kairi, continuing where Pure Fusion Collective and DMG Control left off! But then Rhea storms over to THROW Zoey away. Rhea runs up but Zoey swings around to crucifix takedown, cover, ONE!! Kairi sunset flips Zoey, but Rhea YANKS Kairi away for a GERMAN SUPLEX! Kairi tumbles out, Zoey DROPKICKS Rhea! Zoey stomps and CLUBS away on Rhea but the fans boo. Zoey pie faces Rhea but the fans rally, “Let’s Go, Mami!” Rhea shoves Zoey, but Zoey knees low!

Zoey whips, Rhea RUNS Zoey over, and Rhea dusts herself off. Rhea runs, Zoey drops down then hurdles over. Rhea leaps over, Zoey kips up, but Rhea DROPKICKS Zoey! The fans fire up and Rhea stalks Zoey, but Kairi jumps on for a SLEEPER! Rhea THROWS Kairi off, runs in at the corner, but Kairi BOOTS Rhea! Kairi runs up, Rhea gives her an alley-oop, and Zoey ROCKS Kairi! Zoey whips, Kairi goes up and over, then RANAS Rhea! Kairi kips, the fans fire up, and Kairi builds speed. But Zoey SNIPER DROPKICKS Kairi first! Zoey clutches her own knee, that move may have backfired! Kairi and Rhea stay back as the medic hurries in.

The medic checks Zoey while the ref has Kairi and Rhea wait, and Raw takes a break.

Raw returns, Rhea and Kairi are now 1v1 without Zoey. Rhea CLUBS Kairi, Kairi fires a body shot, but Rhea stomps Kairi down. Rhea drags Kairi up, whips her to a corner, but Kairi goes up! Kairi CROSSBODIES, but into Rhea’s arms! The fans cheer as Rhea FALL AWAY SLAMS Kairi! Cover, TWO! Kairi survives but Rhea drags her around to tie up the legs! PRISM LOCK!! Kairi endures while Rhea holds her off the mat! Kairi still claws her way forward, and then rolls Rhea into buckles! Kairi fire sup, the fans cheer, and Kairi runs in, forearm SMASH! Kairi snapmares Rhea, goes up the corner, but Rhea is on her!

Rhea and Kairi scrap, but Kairi’s HEADBUTT sends her back! Kairi leaps, but Rhea DROPKICKS her out of the air! Cover, TWO!! Kairi survives from that crash landing and Rhea can’t believe it! The fans rally and duel while Rhea thinks on what to do. The ref checks with Kairi and she’s able to continue. Rhea drags Kairi up, pump handles, and smiles before the RIP- NO, Kairi slips free! URAKEN! Rhea wobbles, Kairi fires up, and Kairi SHOTGUNS Rhea to a corner! Kairi storms around, and the fans fire up as she runs in, SLIDING D! Kairi shoves Rhea to the drop zone, then she goes up the corner! InSANE ELBOW into BOOTS!!

Rhea hits another antiair attack and the fans fire up! Rhea crawls over to Kairi and ROCKS her with a forearm! Kairi falls back, but then rises up. Rhea eggs her on, so Kairi ROCKS Rhea! The fans rally as Rhea comes back to ROCK Kairi! The forearms go back and forth, the fans dueling with each one! Kairi fires a flurry and then CLUBS Rhea. Kairi URA- NO, Rhea ducks and HEADBUTTS! Pump handle and RIPTIDE!!! Cover, Rhea wins!!

Winner: Rhea Ripley, by pinfall (advances to Money in the Bank)

A strong return for Kairi, an unfortunate fall for Zoey, and victory for Rhea! Will will all be watching #MamiInTheBank after Saturday, June 7th?

Rusev speaks.

“Tozawa, Tozawa, Tozawa… I admire your courage, and your loyalty to your friend, but you must be high on cheers and applause to challenge me. I was just trying to do what’s best for you. I was trying to fix you, like I fixed myself. And you go and challenge me, you ungrateful little man. I was born in the depths, I am the son of thunder, who are you to challenge me? A weed unto a blade. But now, you have my attention, and now you have a problem. You should’ve thanked me and walked away. Instead, you listened to them and not your brother. Remember, your ego might get you cheered. But your arrogance will get you slaughtered.

“But Tozawa-san, next week on Monday Night Raw, I will embrace your challenge with open arms. And after I beat you senseless and I tap you out, I am going to forgive your stupidity, and forget your existence.” The Redeemer has spoken, will there be any hope for Tozawa?

The Judgment Day regroups in the clubhouse.

They’re all still pumped from that win, and Dominik knew they’d get it. Dom can’t wait for Liv to come back, too. Finn steps in, high-fives with JD, but then everyone stops cold. Raquel asks, “What is she doing here?” Pan over and it’s ROXANNE PEREZ!! Roxie smiles and Finn says hey, just play nice. They’ve been chatting, and Finn would like to take this moment to formally introduce Roxie to the Judgment Day. Roxie says hi, and Finn says it’s just how Dom was saying weeks ago! They really do need new members around here. Dom says they should talk with Liv about this. Finn says no, Liv’s gonna appreciate this!

Dom has Finn, JD and Carlito all covering his back, and so now Liv & Raquel have Roxie. Dom says they should really talk this over with Liv. Finn says no, no, no, relax. Roxie isn’t a member of the Judgment Day. But sometimes, they just need some help. And in that case, they have Roxanne. Roxie says she is still trying to find her place around here on Raw, and she really admires what Judgment Day has been doing. Plus, she brought presents~! Oh? Roxie hands Dom a box, and Dom opens it up. NUGGIES! Dom can’t say no to a good chicken nugget. Roxie gives Carlito a bag, and inside are fresh apples! Carlito can’t say no to a good apple.

Raquel says she and Roxie have been introduced. There’s nothing she needs from Roxie. She can go now. Finn says it’s fine, and Roxie leaves. Raquel says Liv will hear about this. Finn says he can’t wait. JD is stressed being stuck in the middle, but is the dysfunction of Judgment Day only going to get worse?

Jey Uso VS Bron Breakker w/ Paul Heyman!

The World Heavyweight Champion has already been told by the Wise Man, The Maverick and Der Ring General that he won’t even make it to summer with his title. And they might even feel he won’t make it through tonight against the badass attack dog! But the fans here in #YEETVILLE certainly believe in Jey! Will Jey prove his doubters wrong once again? Or will he be limping into that title match in Tampa?

The bell rings and the fans are torn between YEET and barking. Jey dodges Bron to throw hands, but then Bron knees low! Bron RAMS Jey into the corner again and again, then tells the ref to shut up. The ref says respect his authority, but Bron kicks Jey around. Bron stands Jey up but Jey fires hands! “YEET! YEET!” Jey whips, Bron reverses, but Jey goes up and over to UPPERCUT! “YEET!” The fans fire up, Heyman is annoyed, but Jey eggs Bron on. Jey then runs in and LARIATS Bron up and out of the ring! “YEET!” and Jey builds speed! Jey DIVES and down goes Bron at the ramp! Main Event Jey is in control of the main event while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns once more as Bron has Jey in a headlock. Jey powers up and out, but Bron ducks ‘n’ dodges and builds speed to LARIAT! The fans fire up for that 23 miles per hour shot and Bron looms over Jey. Bron stalks Jey to the ropes, CHOKES him, then lets off at 4. Bron rains down forearms from all sides, then stops to let Jey breathe. The fans are torn but Bron soaks up both cheers and jeers. Heyman is pleased as Bron storms back up. Jey shoves Bron, then BOOTS from the corner! Jey goes up, fakes Bron out, then CROSSBODIES, but into a POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO! Bron laughs, he’s amused by Jey’s toughness.

The fans rally as Bron kicks Jey to the apron. Bron stomps Jey on the apron, but stops as the ref counts. Bron drags Jey up, puts him in the corner, but the fans rally for “UCE! OH!” Bron OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY SUPLEXES! Jey tumbles but is somehow still in this. Bron grins as he storms back up on Jey. Jey reaches out but Bron drags him up by his beard! Bron says Jey is a bum! A BUM!! But Jey blocks his punch to ROCK Bron back! “YEET! YEET! YEET!” Jey pops, locks, puts stank on it, and DECKS Bron! The fans fire up and Jey runs in, BACK BODY BLOCK! PELE! And then Jey goes to the corner to say “UCE! OH!”

Jey runs up and HIP ATTACKS Bron! The fans fire up and Jey covers, TWO! Bron stays in this and Heyman is worried, but the fans rally while both men are down on the mat. Jey huffs ‘n’ puffs and rises up, and he stalks Bron to the ropes. Jey runs up, Bron blocks a kick, but not the DRAGON WHIP! Bron tumbles out, Jey builds speed, and Jey DIVES, but Bron catches him! And SMACKS him off the desk! And then into the steps! Bron puts Jey back on the desk, and he goes to the apron! The fans fire up for the FLYING BULLDOG to the desk!! Both men crash ‘n’ burn and the fans go nuts while goes to break!

Raw returns once again and Bron tells Jey he’s a stubborn SOB! Jey can’t win, but he’s trying to take this from Bron! Bron SLAPS Jey, then dares him to hit back! Jey SLAPS Bron! The fans fire up, but Bron kicks low and reels Jey in! Jey slips free to fire hands! Bron fires back, the shots keep going, “YEET! BOO!” The fans fire up and Jey fires more “YEET!” Another pop, lock, and- JUMP KNEE from Bron! Jey comes back to ENZIGIRI! Bron rebounds but Jey dodges the lariat! POP-UP SAMOAN DROP! Cover, TWO! Bron survives and Jey is surprised, but the fans fire up all the same. “This is Awesome!” as Jey goes to the corner.

Jey stares down Heyman, then climbs up. Bron rises and he ROCKS Jey! Bron UPPERCUTS Jey, climbs up to get him, but Jey fights the superplex with body shots! Jey HEADBUTTS Bron down, but Bron springs right back up! SUPER STEINER! Cover, TWO!! Jey survives and Bron is beside himself! Heyman stresses out but Bron brings down the straps. Bron roars, runs, and- SUPERKICK!! Jey hits first, covers, TWO!?! Bron survives and Jey is furious! Jey goes to the ropes to wait on Bron. Bron stirs, Heyman glares at Jey, but Jey goes to a corner. Jey aims as Bron rises, but wait! Heyman gets on the apron!

Jey stares Heyman down, storms up on him, but Bron goes out to get a chair! Bron sneaks back in, but JeY SUPERKICKS Bron first! The ref gets the chair out of teh way and Jey builds speed. That lets Heyman trip him up! The fans boo as the ref missed it! Jey is done with Heyman and storms out after him! Heyman takes off his jacket, is he gonna stand his ground? ROLLINS ATTACKS FROM BEHIND!!

Winner: Jey Uso, by disqualification

The fans boo as Rollins uses all his pawns to get the jump on Jey! Rollins throws Jey into the ring, throws off his jacket, then storms in. But Jey fires hands! “YEET! YEET! YEET!” But Bron CLOBBERS Jey! The fans boo as Rollins & Bron mug Jey! But here comes SAMI! The fans fire up as Sami rushes out here to help his dawg, but that’s still a 2v1 situation! Sami is wary, but the fans are already chanting for “C M PUNK! C M PUNK!” And so here he is! Rollins is upset as the Second City Saint storms to the ring to stand alongside Sami! Now the numbers are even as Greenville sings Cult of Personality!

Sami and Punk look to each other, then they look at Rollins & Bron. They brawl and the fans erupt! Sami LARIATS Rollins out, Punk DECKS Bron! Then they go out, but Bron SMACKS Punk! Rollins and Sami brawl on the desk while Bron HAMMERS Punk! Bron CLOBBERS Sami, throws knees into him, then Rollins RAMS Sami into barriers! This all spills into the crowd! The fans fire up as they’re closer to the action! Punk is up and he DIVING AX HANDLES from the barriers! Punk & Sami keep after Rollins & Bron, will they be brawling all the way to Tampa Bay? As for Jey, he stands up to get his belt, but the ONE LUCKY RIGHT lands!!

Logan grins as he gets his fourth sucker punch on Jey! Will cheap shots like that be all Logan needs to become THE WWE World Heavyweight Champion?

My Thoughts:

A great Raw here to both build MITB but also act as go-home to SNME. I do want to give well wishes to Zoey Stark on behalf of everyone at The Chairshot. While we’d last seen Zoey back on SmackDown, April 11th, the Women’s Tag Team Gauntlet, and while she has had matches on Main Event, aka the Hulu show (why in the world is it still on Hulu, by the way?) I feel like the combination of Zoey and Kairi returning to such a big time match, going at that kind of pace, maybe ring rust was a factor. We can only hope and pray for a speedy recovery.

As for that Triple Threat, it kinda felt like Rhea was winning either way, and she and Kairi were able to adlib a very good 1v1 from the point after Zoey went down. Very good promo from Iyo and Becky before Becky’s Triple Threat with Roxie and Natty. Great match, and I figured Lyra would cost Becky, there’s still unfinished business there. Those two can fight for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship while Roxie goes for the MITB briefcase. Great match from Penta & Styles VS Finn & JD, but of course El Grande interfered. Penta VS Grande is just a given at this point, it’s just about when and where.

Great promo segment from Judgment Day with Roxie. Roxie not officially joining up is basically no different than when Liv was hanging around, so this is clearly going to lead to Liv VS Roxie as part of Judgment Day once again falling apart. Speaking of falling apart, tonight has to be the true beginning of the end for A-Town Down Under. Sheamus beat up Theory and Waller stayed far, far away. Sheamus beats up on Waller and Theory makes sure Waller doesn’t get away. That and New Day talking with Waller, they could be pulling a Karrion Kross and getting Waller to think he doesn’t need Theory anymore and that sparks a fight between Waller and Theory.

Good promo with all the people in Pearce’s office, including Pearce himself. No respect for the Raw GM, no respect. But New Day trying to broker a deal with American Made, aka they’re gonna gang up on Erik & Ivar but then maybe that backfires, that’s good stuff. Rusev has a very good promo telling Tozawa how foolish and doomed he is, but I would think maybe Otis returns at some point during that match being in a much angrier mood. Rusev VS Otis where Otis is just a machine would be some great stuff. That Tyrese Haliburton interview was a whole lot of nothing, though. Yes, it’s nice to hear he’s in 2K25, and yeah, they had him and Brunson play out their NBA feud on WWE TV last Summer, but they could’ve just said all that and not worried about some prerecorded interview from before fans were even in the building.

On the flip side, more great stuff with this world title story. Logan Paul had a good opening promo with Gunther to tease that possibility, and I like that it set Logan up for Jey’s retaliation. I feel like Cathy Kelley’s promo later didn’t go with what Gunther said in his. Gunther kinda does care who wins the title with his line about taking things personally, but I suppose the point is that he’ll just beat everyone up real bad until he’s champ again. Good promo from Rollins and Gunther in that moment, too, teasing that possibility, too. I wouldn’t be surprised if Rollins and/or Bron get in on MITB to double their odds of taking that title.

Great main event match from Jey VS Bron, but maybe not as good as their previous ones. At the same time, Rollins “ruins” it anyway with his attack, which brings out Sami and Punk for a great brawl that helps end the show. And Logan getting one last shot on Jey, that’s not just getting heat back on Logan but also giving us the go-home math. Jey will somehow find a way to win, and while Gunther VS Jey all over again might be too much for some, do we really want Logan Paul as a World Heavyweight Champion? At least, at this point, with it being at the expense of Jey Uso? I’d think not.

My Score: 8.8/10