Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 1, 2017

The Raw Womens' Division is in the ring, surrounding a podium. Alexa Bliss shows up for her Raw Women's Championship coronation, and thanks everyone in the ring for showing up even though they were forced to by General Manager Kurt Angle. Alexa declares that the queen is dead, and "long live Alexa Bliss, the only goddess of WWE." She says she deserves a coronation, not just some referee handing her the title. Alexa then thanks Mickie James before making fun of her age, thanks Sasha Banks before re-introducing herself in a passive-aggressive manner. Alexa then runs into Nia Jax, and tells her she looks forward to tagging with her later. She then stands on the podium, then remembers she has Bayley to thank, saying this wouldn't have been possible without her before bragging about making her nephews sad, and says it almost ruined her moment before saying Bayley's family has a real role model to look up to. Bayley takes down Alexa by pushing the podium out from under her, and this starts a brawl.

Alexa Bliss, Alicia Fox, Emma and Nia Jax beat Bayley, Sasha Banks, Mickie James and Dana Brooke.

Before the next match, Enzo and Cass talk about how they beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson), and Enzo says he'll beat Gallows in "uno momento in [Sacramento, California]. Enzo and Cass are suddenly attacked from behind by Gallows & Anderson.

Luke Gallows beats Enzo Amore after the distraction from Karl Anderson.

Neville is in the locker room when he is met by TJ Perkins, who brings up how Neville won last night. Neville says it was unintentional, and says the unprofessionalism of a WWE referee cost them the chance to take care of Austin Aries once and for all. Neville still wants to help Perkins get a title shot, but says Perkins has to pull his own weight. Tonight, Perkins faces Austin Aries.

Seth Rollins shows up. After asking how the crowd is feeling tonight, Seth says that for the first time in a long time, he feels really good, and thanks the fans for being there throughout. He says that you have to keep fighting and embrace the good part of life, and to look in the mirror and figure out who you want to be, and if they don't line up, do something about it. He says everything came full circle at WrestleMania when he beat Triple H, and last night, he got payback on Samoa Joe. Now there is only one thing left to do: beat Brock Lesnar and take the Universal Championship. Suddenly, Finn Balor shows up, and after congratulating Seth for beating Triple H and Samoa Joe, he reminds him that he beat him for the Universal Title with a broken shoulder and that he never really lost the title. After Finn tells Seth "the line starts here," Dean Ambrose shows up. After saying that Seth and Finn sound like chickens for saying "Brock" all the time, he says Brock does what he wants, when he wants and also fights whenever he wants, which isn't often. With Lesnar now Universal champ, Ambrose declares himself the #1 champion on Raw, and wants some action. The Miz and Maryse show up. Miz says Seth and Finn have earned nothing, and calls Dean "an embarrassment as a champion." He says he is the only one deserving of the Intercontinental title, and Finn reminds Miz he kicked his last night. Miz calls Finn a coward, and says neither Finn, Dean or Seth deserve a title shot before mocking all three of them, who are tired of hearing him talk. Dean asks the crowd if they want to see Finn or Seth beat The Miz up, then calls General Manager Kurt Angle on speed-dial on his smartphone, having gotten the number from Mick Foley back when he was Raw General Manager. Ambrose passes the message that tonight, The Miz, Seth Rollins and Finn Balor will square off in a Triple Threat Match for the Intercontinental Championship.

"Gentleman" Jack Gallagher, Rich Swann and Akira Tozawa beat The Brian Kendrick, "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese and Noam Dar.

Sheamus and Cesaro show up. Sheamus says he is free of living in a fog of delusion like he has for the past few months, and admits he never liked the fans for treaing him like a red-headed stepchild. Cesaro, on the other hand, had his own "Cesaro Section," and thought if the fans would get behind him, they would have more support, they would do great and take back the Raw tag team titles. This was until The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) showed up at WrestleMania. Cesaro accuses the fans to looking to the past and the future rather than the present, and says that last night, they proved that The Hardys were a novelty act. Sheamus says the WWE belongs to him and Cesaro, not The Hardys. Cesaro says he and Sheamus will take back the Raw tag team titles, not because they set the bar, but because they are the bar. The Hardys suddenly show up, thank them for the explanation, and says it's time to delete. The Hardys rush into the ring, but Sheamus and Cesaro retreat.

Charly Caruso interviews The Miz. Miz says Seth Rollins cost Finn Balor eight months of his career and forced him to vacate the Universal title. As Miz talks, he finds out that Dean Ambrose, not Charly, is holding the microphone. As soon as he does, Miz and Maryse walk away.

We see footage from earlier today of Apollo Crews and Heath Slater chatting backstage when Titus O'Neil butts in and accuses him of "talking to the enemy."

Apollo Crews beats Heath Slater.

General Manager Kurt Angle shows up. He calls Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns' match last night the most brutal he has ever seen. Unfortuantely, Strowman tore his rotator cuff and Reigns re-injured his ribs. As he talks about what will happen next between Roman and Strowman, who still are not done with each other, Bray Wyatt shows up. Bray introduces himself to Angle, and says he means no harm as he comes as a savior. He relishes in his victory in last night's House of Horrors Match, and says he is now reborn. He knows what he must do now, and asks Kurt Angle if he will allow him to do his work or stand in his way. Angle admits he has no idea what Bray has planned, but tells him this is his show. Bray counters by saying this is his world.

Dean Ambrose interviews Seth Rollins. Seth says he's learned some new tricks, and will become #1 contender for the Intercontinental Championship. He also says he's beaten Dean before and can do it again. Ambrose reminds him he will do what it takes to keep the title.

Austin Aries beats TJ Perkins - now going by just TJP - after escaping the Detonation Kick and making TJP tap to the Last Chancery. After the match, TJP attacks Aries and locks in the knee bar.

Dean Ambrose interviews Finn Balor. Finn says he eats nerves and produces results. He says the Intercontinental title will be part of the Balor Club. Dean Ambrose then tells him to "eat a carb" after handing him a donut. Finn takes a bite of the donut, and Dean eats the rest as "The Drifter" Elias Samson plays his guitar.

Goldust brings up the idea of taking on The Hardys for the Raw Tag Team titles, but Angle says they haven't won a lot of matches. Goldust tells Angle that he has inspired him and R-Truth, and want to prove they are not a joke. Angle makes official for next week a Tag Team Turmoil Match, where the winners take on The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) for the Raw Tag Team titles.

We see footage of Chris Jericho talking with General Manager Kurt Angle after Payback.

The Miz beast Seth Rollins and Finn Balor in a Triple Threat Match to become #1 contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship after Samoa Joe lays out Seth Rollins with the Urinagi and Bray Wyatt intereferes to take out Finn Balor with the Sister Abigail.

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