Braun Strowman says there is no more running and hiding. Tonight, he will destroy Brock Lesnar, who may have gotten up before, but not tonight. He says The Beast will fall before The Monster Among Men.
As Raw General Manager Kurt Angle talks about John Cena, The Miz shows up and says he always appears in WrestleMania-worthy moments, and says he should be wishing his son Jason Jordan luck instead of, as he will finally be there for him when he loses to him. He tells him to hand Jason Jordan a handkerchief and blow his nose for him, because he will lose. Jerry "The King" Lawler warns him not to continue with this, because he went through this with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, and that it came back to haunt him when it gave Bret the extra incentive to kick his butt. The Miz goes on to say that the WWE Intercontinental Championship is nothing without him, as he made the title, and says he will retain it against Angle's "loser son."
Mike Rome interviews Neville, who says that his match with Enzo Amore will be a quick affair as Enzo is no fighter, and more of an entertainer than an athlete. He says that WWE deals primarily in athletics. He says Enzo may have found it hilarious to kick him in the crotch, but he will find the look on everyone's face when they find out Enzo is horrifically disfigured with a broken noise and a fractured jaw funnier.
Alexa Bliss is in the Social Media Lounge. She says Asuka will be a big help to the Raw Women's Division, but she hasn't faced a goddess. Alexa Bliss is in the Social Media Lounge. She says Asuka will be a big help to the Raw Women's Division, but she hasn't faced a goddess. After telling a fan she will not marry him, Alexa Bliss says she will do whatever it takes to keep the Raw Women's Title. (Authors' note: Sorry, Robby.)
Elias sings about Titus O'Neil, Apollo Crews and Los Angeles, California - and makes fun of all three - before the next match. Apollo Crews cuts him off before he can say a dirty word.
Elias beats Apollo Crews after sending Crews into the corner sternum first prior to Drift Away. After the match, Elias takes the boots to Apollo, but runs away as soon as Titus O'Neil gets in the ring.
Mike Rome interviews Paul Heyman, who says the real question is "Can Brock Lesnar be the beast among a monster?" after admitting that Braun Strowman has asserted himself as the monster among men and as the hungriest and most destructive competitor on Lesnar's plate thus far.
The Miz retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Jason Jordan after Bo Dallas' presence in the ring distracts the referee, allowing Curtis Axel to hit Jason Jordan with a cheap shot to allow Miz to hit the Skull Crushing Finale. After the match, Renee Young interviews Jason Jordan. He says he is disappointed, and says he still does not respect The Miz and wants a rematch. He says that when Kurt Angle shows up, the crowd chants "You suck." As far as The Miz is concerned, he says Miz sucks.
Bray Wyatt attacks Finn Balor from behind and slams him into the commentary table to the point that he is seriously hurt. Two other referees show up and check on Finn, then escort him to the back. Bray Wyatt then laughs and brags about what he did, telling Finn "Run away, little coward." He tells Finn that he is a god before proclaiming that Finn is neither demon or man, but a coward. This fires Finn Balor up, and Finn runs into the ring, starting the match.
Finn Balor beats Bray Wyatt.
It is announced that Asuka will debut on the Raw brand at Tables, Ladders and Chairs on October 22nd.
Charly Caruso interviews Sheamus and Cesaro. Sheamus says they are tall, dominant alpha males, and that the world adjusts to them. Cesaro says that they adjust. Sheamus says that when the match turns ugly, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins won't be able to, and will turn on each other.
Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against Sheamus and Cesaro after Dean drops to avoid a Brogue Kick and Sheamus accidentally Brogue Kicks Cesaro when Dean ducks a second one. At one point in the match, Cesaro loses some of his upper teeth and starts bleeding from the mouth after being launched face-first into the top turnbuckle by Ambrose, and Cesaro has to get quick medical attention afterwards. It is revealed the following day that he did not actually lose those teeth, but instead had them pushed upwards into his gums from the impact. Cesaro had to receive stitches before getting emergency surgery.
Alexa Bliss retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Nia Jax, Bayley, Sasha Banks and Emma in a Fatal 5-Way Match. Renee Young interviews Alexa Bliss after the match, and Alexa says there are plenty of stars in Los Angeles...but only one goddess.
We look back at Eddie Guerrero vs. Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship at No Mercy 2005.
Roman Reigns beats John Cena. Cena raises Roman's hand in a show of respect after the match.
We see an advertisement for WWE 2K18.
WWE and NBC Universo look back at the life and career of boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Raw General Manager Kurt Angle is on the phone when The Miztourage shows up. Miz mocks Angle and Jason Jordan again. Miz then asks to do a special edition of Miz TV tomorrow night where he interviews Roman Reigns, and also says he has old buddies to bring out and even some questions to ask. Angle says this is a great idea, and that it will kick off the show.
Before the next match, Enzo mentions Neville calling himself the most brutal Cruiserweight on the planet. He then says that of all the Cruiserweights, he is the ugliest, saying he looks like Frodo and Gollum had a baby. Enzo also mentions the fact that Neville fancies himself the king of the Cruiserweights, and asks what a king is without a Queen. He says he will take "Neville's girl," the Cruiserweight title, and that he will leave him with nothing but cookie dough to play with, and like dough, he's S-A-W-F-T.
Enzo Amore beats Neville to become the WWE Cruiserweight Champion! During the match, Neville throws Enzo into the timekeeper's area. When he comes out, he is holding the WWE Cruiserweight Championship in his hands. He gets Neville to chase him around, then rears the title back before gently handing it back to the referee. As the referee returns the title, he kicks Neville in the groin and stacks him up for the win.
Brock Lesnar retains the WWE Universal Championship against Braun Strowman after finally hitting an F5 despite enduring three running powerslams.
Here are the results, in video form.
On Raw Talk, John Cena answers the question of whether or not he is retiring from WWE.
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