Monday, September 25, 2017

Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 25, 2017

Tonight's show starts with Miz TV, with special guest Roman Reigns. Miz apologizes for the booing, but Roman says "We like it loud." Miz talks about Roman's recent string of victories, and says his match with John Cena last night was a "passing of the torch" moment according to Cena. Roman says he respects John Cena now. He says Cena said a lot of things and backed it up, and says he has done that and held the fort down for 15 years. This makes him even prouder that he beat John Cena, and says it is the biggest win of his career. Roman then says he doesn't understand why he is suddenly talking to "an idiot" like Miz. The Miz says he is "the guy," because he is the one in the ring with the championship after last night and the one who proved Jason Jordan a loser. Roman says Jordan is a thoroughbred, and that Miz can't beat him one-on-one. He says he can't win without Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel, and tells Miz to get him a drink. Miz says this show is a classy establishment, and they do not drink beer. Miz says Roman was riding coattails himself five years ago, and says The Miztourage (The Miz, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) would beat The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns). Roman says The Shield would whip their asses, and says The Shield is not coming back since he is doing his thing and Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose theirs. After Roman says he is going for the Universal title, The Miz says Roman has disrespected The Miztourage, and says Roman hasn't won the big one yet. Miz says that since he came to Raw, he has won matches where it mattered and became the man to beat. Roman takes this as a challenge, and asks the crowd if they want to see him beat The Miz. The Miz wants no part of this, but Roman wants a fight. The Miz leaves with the rest of The Miztourage, but General Manager Kurt Angle shows up. Angle tells Miz to tell Maryse he'll be home late, because Roman vs. Miz is now official. As for Bo and Curtis, they have a match with Jason Jordan and Matt Hardy...and it's next.



Matt Hardy and Jason Jordan beat The Miztourage (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel). During the match, it is announced that Jeff Hardy's right shoulder is injured following last week's Six Pack Challenge Match and will require surgery.



There will be a special encore presentation of the season premiere of Total Bellas after Raw (as well as a new episode of WWE Story Time on the WWE Network).

Elias sing about the town he is in as well as Apollo Crews until Crews' entrance interrupts him.

Elias beats Apollo Crews after kicking at Titus O'Neil, distracting Apollo just enough to hit Drift Away when he gets him back in the ring. After the match, Elias gets Titus in the ring, but Titus fights back.



Charly Caruso interviews Finn Balor. Finn thanks Bray Wyatt for doubting him as a man and pushing him to the limit. He also thanks Bray for making him do things he didn't think he would do, and hopes he feels a bit of humility, not just for him, but for Goldust and anyone else he has victimized in the past. With Bray Wyatt now behind him, Finn is looking forward to taking back the WWE Universal Championship.

Curt Hawkins is in the ring. He says the "Curt Hawkins History Machine" is up and running. He asks who wants to make history with him so he can end his losing streak...and Braun Strowman answers. Hawkins runs into the crowd only to be choke slammed into a table and power slammed into the LED boards of the Minitron. Braun gets back in the ring says he will be razing a path of destruction after what happened, and he will not stop until he gets a real fight. That challenge is answered by Dean Ambrose, who glances at Hawkins before shrugging and heading to the ring.



Braun Strowman beats Dean Ambrose after catching him out of the air and hitting him with a running powerslam.



General Manager Kurt Angle asks a referee to keep an eye out for The Miztourage (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) when The Miz faces Roman Reigns when Enzo Amore shows up. Enzo asks Angle how big he wants to make the show tonight, and wants to have a championship celebration tonight. Angle says Enzo's victory was suspect, but Enzo gets worked up about it, saying everyone gets one, and Angle lets him have it. When Angle tries to give him advice concerning his first-ever championship reign, Enzo turns it down.

Tonight's great moment in WWE History: "Stone Cold" Steve Austin with the Coors Light truck and the beer bath from March 1999.

In the locker room, Seth Rollins hands Dean Ambrose an ice pack and asks him to be more careful. Dean says he's taking chances and risks, but Seth says he has a match and wanted him to be at ringside. Seth asks him to let him know when he does something like this again. Dean tells Seth to be less predictable. Dean mentions what Seth has done as of late as a counter-point, and Seth says he will talk to General Manager Kurt Angle and get a match with Strowman next week.



Alexa Bliss shows up. Alexa says she has had issues with the fans in the past, but she considers each and every one of them her friends. She says the fans feel that way, too, but she has to be honest with them. She is disappointed with each and every one of them. She says she beat four women - the best the red brand has to offer - only to get nonsense and gossip on her social media feed. She says the fans are so preoccupied with tomorrow that they don't care if they are in front of a goddess right now. Alexa goes on to say that she doesn't need this, as she cleaned the red brand's Women's division out. Suddenly, Mickie James shows up. Mickie James says she was not in last night's Fatal 5-Way, and mentions Alexa's rant on last night's Raw Talk, where she mentioned her by name. Alexa says she respects her, and if she didn't, she wouldn't have brought her back to WWE. As she makes jokes about her, Mickie James wants to know if Alexa is scared. Alexa says Mickie James has still got it and that she loves her, but she doesn't want to see her break a hip. Mickie says she knows who she is, and that she has broken bones, hearts and barriers before Alexa wore a training bra, "which is obviously still working out well for [her]." Mickie wants Alexa to repeat what she said on Raw Talk or get out, as the ring is no place for a coward. Alexa calls Mickie "an old lady," and gets smacked around for her efforts.



Seth Rollins beats Sheamus.



Backstage, Finn Balor runs into Goldust, who is now back in full make-up. Goldust feels slighted after Finn's comments from earlier, saying Finn is an extraordinary man who can do extraordinary things, but he is not a victim. Finn Balor apologizes to Goldust. Goldust apologizes to Finn. They do a fist bump, but Goldust then slaps Finn. Goldust tells Finn to keep his friends close and his enemies closer, then says "The Godfather, 1974."



Roman Reigns beats The Miz. After the match, Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel take the boots to Roman Reigns. Suddenly, Roman Reigns fights back, and hits Miz with another Superman Punch. Instead of going for the Spear, he goes for a powerbomb, and Bo and Axel strike Roman from behind with steel chairs before helping Miz hit Roman with a Skull Crushing Finale. As The Miztourage (Miz, Bo, Axel) leaves, Miz looks back. The three of them run back into the ring and punish Roman some more. Miz lays a steel chair on the mat to ready a Skull Crushing Finale into a steel chair, and he hits it with help from Bo and Axel. Following a second one, The Miztourage stand over their handiwork, then mocks The Shield's (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) signature fist bump.



This Wednesday on NXT: Eric Young vs. Adam Cole!

Finn Balor beats Goldust. After his match, Bray Wyatt makes his presence known.

Backstage, Sasha Banks and Bayley converse. Sasha says she was so close to being champion again. Bayley says she wasn't the only one. Sasha says she is over it, and so should Bayley. Tonight, they team with Nia Jax and Emma. Sasha says Nia Jax nearly ended Bayley's career. Bayley says she cannot stop thinking about that moment, and says that tonight, she will make Nia Jax feel her pain.

Enzo Amore catches up with General Manager Kurt Angle backstage. He asks for a no-contest clause during his celebration, and if anyone in the Cruiserweight Divison touches him, they lose any chance at a title shot against him. Angle gives that clause to him so that nobody attacks Enzo during his celebration. He then tells Enzo that he is "annoying as hell."

Tomorrow night on 205 Live: Akira Tozawa vs. "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese!

Sasha Banks and Bayley beat Nia Jax and Emma.



Seth Rollins vs. Braun Strowman is made official for next week, as is Roman Reigns vs. The Miz for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

Enzo Amore shows up for his Cruiserweight Championship celebration. Enzo says it was all a dream, and that dream became reality as he is the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion. Enzo talks about his morning. He woke up from his king-size bed, and saw the most beautiful woman he had ever laid eyes on: the belt. He started reflecting on the last couple of months, as he has dealt with some real scrutiny. He says people are jealous of him like Big Cass is jealous, and that the last time he saw him, he was hobbling out of the arena. He says that he was the one holding Big Cass up. As for those who say he can't wrestle, all he can say is that he did it. He then pulls a black cloth off an easel, and behind it is a "Certified G" jersey under glass as he says that he made 205 Live relevant. All of a sudden, the rest of the 205 Live roster shows up, and Enzo says he sees a bunch of haters. Enzo is the pot calling the kettle black as he calls Rich Swann a champion-turned-dancing nobody. He says Cedric Alexander is "the man charisma forgot" and says Gran Metalik looks like he is over 205 lbs. Enzo says that he is glad Drew Gulak is in a suit and tie and not "Captain Underpants," then calls Jack Gallagher "tea cup." Suddenly, Neville shows up. seemingly looking like an emotional wreck. Enzo says Neville's crown is around the shoulder of a real man. Enzo goes on to make fun of Neville's ears, and tells Neville the truth hurts before dancing in the ring. Neville says Enzo Amore is right, and that the truth is brutal. He says the truth is so unbearable and toxic that he has alienated everyone he has come into contact with. Neville goes on to say that Enzo was dumped onto the Cruiserweight Division, and says he is nothing but a disgrace to 205 Live, as Enzo made of the Cruiserweight Division, 205 Live and even himself when he kicked him in the groin.. Neville says he is here on behalf of the Cruiserweight Division to end Enzo. He runs into the ring, but Enzo exercises his no-contact clause. Enzo reminds Neville that he never took part in the last hour of Raw as long as he had the Cruiserweight title, and says he is a star with merchandise sales and money that Neville cannot even touch. Enzo says Neville cannot even touch him when it comes to merchandise sales and money, and tells him to get out of the ring. Despite the no-contact clause, Neville attacks Enzo anyway in a fit of rage. Enzo tries to stumble away, but the rest of the Cruiserweight Division keeps him from getting away and moves him back towards Neville, who continues to beat the crap out of him. The rest of the Cruiserweight Division claps before Neville hits the Red Arrow.



After the show went off the air, Braun Strowman shows up, hits Enzo Amore with the running powerslam, then the entire Cruiserweight Division beats up Enzo.



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

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