Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 25, 2016

It is mentioned on the pre-show that John Cena has confirmed his return to WWE on the Memorial Day edition of Raw.

Renee Young interviews Kalisto during the pre-show. Kalisto says he's afraid of a lot of things, but competition is not one of them. He compares to Spider-Man in the sense that he can overcome any obstacle. He says that John Cena held the WWE United States title like a fighting champion, and he plans to uphold that legacy. He plans to prove at Payback that bigger isn't always better.

Tonight's episode is in memory of WWE alumni Chyna, who suddenly passed away last week at the age of 46.

Shane McMahon starts off tonight's show. He welcomes everyone to the sow and plans to keep it fresh, but suddenly, Stephanie McMahon makes her first appearance since WrestleMania. She says that the Hartford, Connecticut crowd is full of tough people, as she considers herself from there as she was born there. She then tells Shane this is his last night running Raw, and that at Payback, Vince McMahon will decide who runs Raw once and for all. Shane then asks the crowd who they want to see run the show. Not surprisingly, they want him. Stephanie McMahon mocks the crowd for their choice, and when Shane tells Stephanie to get out the ring. She refuses, and Shane sics security on her, telling her to leave our ring. Stephanie complies, but not before yelling something nondescript at Shane. She then suddenly attacks security, who fire back by grabbing her and pushing her to the back. Shane then gets the show started proper by introducing AJ Styles.

AJ Styles beats Sheamus. After the match, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows show up and celebrate Styles' win at the top of the entrance ramp.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) join Roman Reigns backstage. Roman doesn't sweat AJ Styles, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. The Usos tell Roman they've got his back, but tell roman that sometimes "the one needs help from the all," but Roman counters by saying that "the all needs help from the one."

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up. They are curious as to who will take them on for the WWE Tag Team Championship, and that when they retain, they will "party like it's 1999." The Vaudevillains (Aiden English and Simon Gotch) show up and say that when they take the titles, they will "party like it's 1899." Then Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady show up, and tell The Vaudevillains that the tag team title shot is going to them. The New Day then say that whoever wins, they're still staying tag champs.

Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) in their WWE debut. After the match, Gallows and Anderson attack The Usos, but Roman Reigns shows up and makes the save, forcing Anderson and Gallows to retreat.

Renee Young interviews AJ Styles, but Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows show up concerning the Roman Reigns situation, and say they know AJ can win the World Heavyweight title on his own.

We see a video package documenting the beginning of the feud between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.

Sami Zayn gets a surprise victory on Rusev. After the match, Zayn is attacked from behind by Kevin Owens.

Renee Young interviews Apollo Crews, when Stardust suddenly shows up. Crews talks about working with Stardust's "dad" Dusty Rhodes in NXT, and Stardust takes notice of Apollo Crews' name before saying that not even Dusty can make Apollo a star.

Apollo Crews beats Stardust.

Dean Ambrose shows up. He's in a foul mood after being attacked from behind recently, and he plans to beat Chris Jericho at Payback. He says that Jericho acts entitled, and says that he isn't like that. He then calls Chris Jericho out, and Chris Jericho shows up. Chris Jericho tells Ambrose that the two of them are on completely different levels, and says that when he says he's the best in the world at what he does, he means it. Jericho then commands Ambrose to apologize for disrespecting him, and Ambrose apologizes...for Jericho's existence. He then beats him up until Jericho fights back and puts Ambrose in the Walls of Jericho on the announce table.

Charlotte guests on commentary for the next match.

Natalya beats Emma with the Sharpshooter.

We see a video package celebrating the life and career of Chyna.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Baron Corbin is official for Payback.

Baron Corbin is blindsided by Dolph Ziggler before his match against Damien Sandow can even take place.

We see another vignette for Primo and Epico.

The Miz and Maryse are in the ring. The Miz is surprised that the fans want Cesaro to take the Intercontinental title from him, then gets angry at them and tells them to respect him for bringing respect and prestige to the Intercontinental Championship before making fun of the Cesaro fans. Cesaro shows up and says the WWE Universe to too smart to start liking The Miz now, and that he will take the Intercontinental Championship from him at Payback. Both men end the promo quoting Dirty Harry. As The Miz leaves, Cesaro hits Miz with a strong European Uppercut, and almost puts him in the Cesaro Swing before Maryse protects Miz.

AJ Styles confronts Roman Reigns, and tells him he's taking the WWE World Heavyweight Championship from him. Roman Reigns says that Styles has front row tickets for Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson.

Roman Reigns grants a wish for Make-A-Wish Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan and his family have front row seats for tonight's Raw.

Despite the distraction from Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, Roman Reigns beats Alberto Del Rio. Gallows and Anderson attack Reigns after the match. AJ Styles rushes in and tells them to stop, and they do. Anderson and Gallows leave, then Roman Reigns hits Styles with a Superman Punch. Anderson and Gallows rush back in only to get beat up a second time, then Styles hits the Phenomenal Forearm on Roman Reigns from the top rope.

Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!