WWE RAW aired live from the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. Becky Lynch and Asuka battled again in tonight’s main event. If Lynch won the match, she would be added to the RAW Women’s Championship match at Hell in a Cell. Cody Rhodes squared off against The Miz on tonight’s RAW.
RAW Results
- Riddle & Street Profits def. Sami Zayn & The Usos
- Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley def. AJ Styles & Liv Morgan
- Alexa Bliss def. Nikki A.S.H.
- Ezekiel def. Chad Gable
- MVP def. Lashley via count out and will pick the stipulations at Hell in a Cell
- Becky Lynch def. Asuka & is now in the RAW Women’s Championship match at Hell in a Cell
Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:
Street Profits & Riddle def. The Usos & Sami Zayn
Riddle came down to the ring and was emotional. Riddle said Randy Orton has had a tough couple of months but he laid it all on the line for the fans. He got pissed about how The Usos won last week and called Roman Reigns a “Tribal piece of trash”.
Riddle said he doesn’t know if RK-Bro will ever be a thing again and started a chant with the crowd. He then pointed at the camera and said “thats for you Randy”. Riddle & Street Profits then battled The Usos & Sami Zayn in a 6-man tag team match.
Sami Zayn made his way to the ring in a Bloodline shirt and was followed by Undisputed Tag Team Champions The Usos. Street Profits and Riddle attacked during The Uso’s entrance and brawl broke out as SmackDown went to a commercial break.
When RAW returned, Angelo Dawkins and Sami Zayn started off the action. Dawkins sent Sami to the corner and hit a Splash. Riddle tagged in and Sami beat him down before tagging in Jey Uso as RAW went to a break.
When RAW returned, Zayn and Riddle tagged in. Riddle hit Jimmy Uso with a Ripcord Knee and sent Sami to the corner. Riddle hit Jimmy with an Exploder Suplex and then delivered another one to Sami. Riddle followed it up with a Senton as Dawkins took out The Usos. Montez then flipped onto The Usos outside the ring.
Riddle planted Sami with the draping DDT and geared up for the RKO. The Usos hopped on the ring apron for a distraction before leaving Sami Zayn alone in the ring. Riddle planted Sami with an RKO for the pinfall victory.
Lashley Will Face MVP Later Tonight
Lashley said he survived the Steel Cage match against Omos last week and saw the anger in that giant’s eyes. MVP interrupted and claimed that the whole world saw the Nigerian Giant beat Lashley’s ass all over that cage. Lashley suggested a match against MVP tonight and the winner will pick the stipulations for Lashley vs. Omos at Hell in a Cell.
Judgement Day Picked Up A Win
Judgement Day made its way to the ring as RAW went to a commercial break. Damian Priest asked the crowd to rise and began shouting at them to show the proper respect. Priest thanked Edge for showing him the way and called everyone else in the back sheep. Rhea thanked Edge as well before he grabbed the microphone.
Edge claimed that Judgement Day was a chance to rewrite their career under his learning tree. He noted that he wasn’t handpicked to sit at the top of the mountain like John Cena, he’s at the top because of his own hard work and success followed. Edge mocked the crowd for not working hard before wondering who will join Judgement Day next.
Edge rattled off Tommaso Ciampa, Corey Graves, Drew McIntyre, Liv Morgan, Finn Balor, and AJ Styles. He claimed that it was better for AJ’s health to join the group and that his kids can start calling him “Uncle Edge”. Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley then battled AJ Styles & Liv Morgan in a mixed tag match.
Damian and AJ started off the action as Edge was ringside for the match. Liv tagged in and sent Ripley to the corner. Liv went for a roll-up but Rhea blocked it and launched Morgan across the ring. Rhea went for a Suplex but Liv escaped and hit a Backstabber. Ripley rolled out of the ring and Liv leveled her with a Crossbody. AJ Styles hit Damian with a running kick to the face and posed with Liv in the ring.
Liv connected with a Hurricanrana and went for the cover but Rhea kicked out at two. Damian Priest and AJ Styles tagged in and traded punches. Styles hit a Clothesline and Priest rolled out of the ring. AJ got distracted by Rhea and Damian knocked him out of the ring. Priest bounced Styles’ head off the ring apron as RAW went to a break.
Morgan and Ripley traded punches when RAW returned. Liv hit a running knee to the face and followed it up with a Dropkick off the middle turnbuckle. Morgan hit Double Knees and went for the cover but Edge put Rhea’s boot on the rope to break it up. Styles attacked Edge outside the ring and then battled with Priest. Edge interfered again and Rhea capitalized for the pinfall victory. After the match, Edge hit Styles with a Spear as Rhea beat Liv down some more.
The Mysterios Got Revenge On Veer Mahaan
Jerry Lawler returned for an edition of King’s Court. Jerry welcomed Veer Mahaan as his guest and wondered what is the secret to Veer’s success. Veer wouldn’t answer and Jerry kept asking questions. Mahaan finally answered and boasted about taking The Mysterios (or The Domonik’s as Lawler called them) out. Veery was about to attack Lawler before Rey Mysterio and Dominik made the save. The Mysterios knocked Veer out of the ring and he retreated to end the segment.
Alexa Bliss def. Nikki A.S.H.
Former tag teammates Alexa Bliss & Nikki A.S.H. battled tonight in a singles match. Doudrop accompanied Nikki to the ring. Alexa sent Nikki to the outside and she regrouped with Doudrop. Back in the ring, Nikki tackled Bliss to the canvas and unloaded some punches. Alexa battled back with a Dropkick and followed it up with Twisted Bliss for the pinfall victory.
Seth Rollins Attacked Cody Rhodes
Cody Rhodes battled The Miz to begin the final hour of this week’s RAW. The Miz controlled the action early but Cody rolled Miz up out of nowhere for a two count. Rhodes followed it up with a Dropkick that knocked Miz to the outside. Back in the ring, Cody hit a Suplex and followed it up with a running knee to the face for a near fall. The Miz hung up Rhodes on the ropes and booted him to the outside as RAW went to a break. w
When RAW returned, Cody connected with a Powerslam and followed it up with the Cody Cutter. Rhodes applied the Figure Four in the middle of the ring but Miz was able to reach the ropes to break the hold. Seth Rollins then attacked to end the match in a DQ. The Miz and Seth beat Cody down and whipped him with his belt. Cody limped his way backstage but gave the belt back to the kid he originally gave it to.
Kevin Owens Will Battle Ezekiel At Hell In A Cell
Ezekiel faced Chad Gable tonight in a singles match. Otis and Kevin Owens were ringside for the match. Ezekiel dominated early but Otis tripped him up while the referee was distracted. Gable capitalized with a Dragon Screw and posed for the crowd. Gable followed it up with a Northern Lights Suplex and climbed to the top rope. Chad went for a Moonsault but Ezekiel got his legs up.
Otis hopped on the ring apron for a distraction but the referee caught him and kicked him out. Kevin Owens hopped in the ring and the referee kicked him out as well. Ezekiel then rolled up Gable for the pinfall victory and escaped through the crowd. Owens grabbed the microphone and wanted a match at Hell in a Cell and Ezekiel accepted.
MVP Won via Count Out
Bobby Lashley battled MVP tonight. The winner of the match will get to pick the stipulations for the match between Lashley and Omos at Hell in a Cell. Omos was ringside for tonight’s match. MVP spent the first minute of the match avoiding Lashley until Bobby finally caught him with a Clothesline. Lashley then bashed MVP into the ring post and high fived a fan before rolling MVP back inside the ring.
Omos went for a Clothesline but Lashley ducked. Lashley then sent Omos over the barricade into the timekeeper’s area. However, Lashley was unable to make it back into the ring in time and MVP won via countout. MVP will pick the stipulations for the Lashley vs. Omos at Hell in a Cell. Lashley got MVP in the Hurt Lock after the match.
Becky Lynch Is Added To The RAW Women’s Title Match At Hell In A Cell
Asuka battled Becky Lynch in tonight’s main event. RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair was ringside for the match. If Becky won the match, she will be added to the title match between Belair and Asuka at Hell in a Cell, making it a Triple Threat match. Asuka defeated Becky Lynch in last week’s main event to earn the title shot. RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair was ringside last week as well.
Asuka controlled the match early and applied a submission hold. Lynch reached the ropes and rolled out of the ring. Asuka followed and Becky shoved her into the ring post as RAW went to a commercial break. When RAW returned, Asuka and Becky connected with a Clothesline at the same time and both superstars fell to the canvas. Asuka connected with a knee strike to the face for a close two count.
Becky battled back and climbed to the top rope but leaped into a Codebreaker for a near fall. Asuka applied an armbar but Lynch quickly reached the ropes to break the hold. Lynch and Asuka battled on the top turnbuckle and the Empress of Tomorrow planted Becky with a Superplex for a near fall.
Asuka went for a Hip Attack but Lynch dodged it and applied a Dis-Arm-Her in the ropes for a few seconds before the referee broke it up. Asuka then hit the Hip Attack and Becky fell to the floor. Asuka went for a kick but Lynch ducked and Asuka booted Belair in the face. Becky returned to the ring and rolled Asuka up for the pinfall victory. Bianca Belair will now defend the RAW Women’s Championship against Becky Lynch & Asuka in a Triple Threat match at Hell in a Cell.
