Raw 25 Deal - Raw 25 recap for January 22, 2018

Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler are at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York.

Charly Caruso is standing in front of a door with an "APA Protection" sign on it. She then introduces The Acolytes Protection Agency (Ron Simmons and JBL), who have protected a lot of people and made a lot of money. They reminisce about their most famous celebrity clients as well as getting people to knock on the door, and JBL proposes they re-open for one night. JBL then tells Ron he locked them out, and Ron finds out he does not have a key to the door, either. They asks Charly Caruso to watch the door to make sure people knock and to make sure nobody steals their empty beer cans.

We look back at the opening moment of the very first episode of Raw, when Bobby "The Brain" Heenan tries to get in the Manhattan Center.

We look back on September 28, 1998, when "Stone Cold" Steve Austin rode a zamboni to a ring and got Vince McMahon.

We see a WWE.com exclusive interview with Roman Reigns, who says that he was born to reign. He says The Miz runs his mouth on social media, but he will represent his family on Raw 25 just like his family did on the first-ever episode when Yokozuna squashed Koko B. Ware.

The Miz announces he will be in the men's Royal Rumble match, and he will be winning the Intercontinental Championship and putting it where it belongs: in the main event of WrestleMania.

We look back on January 4, 1999, when Mick Foley aka Mankind won his first WWE Championship.

We look back on July 15, 2002, when Eric Bischoff became General Manager of Raw and debuted in WWE for the very first time. Eric Bischoff is then interviewed at the pre-show panel.

We hear from Bayley, who comes across Trish Stratus backstage.

We look back on December 6, 2004, when Lita beat Trish Stratus for the WWE Women's Championship in one of the WWE's greatest women's matches ever.

We look back on the first episode of Raw, when The Undertaker faced Damien Demento, as well as the countless Raw memories that The Undertaker has provided.

We hear from The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods), who profess their love for Raw.

We look back on August 9, 1999, when Chris Jericho debuted in WWE.

We look back on April 27, 1998, when D-Generation X (Triple H, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) head from Hampton, Virginia to Norfolk, Virginia to try to invade World Championship Wrestling.

We look back on June 2, 2014, when Seth Rollins turned on Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns and broke up The Shield.

We look back on April 2, 2012, when Brock Lensar returned to the WWE after an eight-year absence.

We see The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) take on Triple H and Raw Commissioner Stephanie McMahon in a lip sync battle on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

The show starts in the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York, where we are welcomed by Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler. We then head to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, commentary is back at ringside for one night only.

Raw Commissioner Stephanie McMahon and SmackDown Live Commissioner welcome everyone in the Barclays Center to the show. On behalf of the McMahon family, Shane thanks everyone who has stepped between the ropes for the last 25 years to make Raw the success that it is. He also thanks the unsung heroes - all the employees in the back - who make the show what it is. He also thanks the fans for making Raw a big success. We then see a video package of the last 25 years of Raw. Stephanie then thanks everyone for 25 years, and say they are just getting started. She then says we have one person to truly thank for all this and had the vision and determination to make it all possible: WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. Vince McMahon shows up, and he is rained down with "Thank you, Vince!" chants. He does not normally pat himself on the back for his own achievements, and he does not smell the roses for long, but tonight, he will smell the roses, and they smell good. Before Vince leaves after telling everyone to enjoy the show, he is presented with a commemorative plaque for 25 years of Raw. Vince says the plaque feels a little cheap, "but then again, we are here in Brooklyn." Vince then says plaque is what each and every person has in their teeth and arteries, and he shows that he is not at all impressed with the commemorative plaque. He then says he has one person to thank in the entire world for this, and Vince is immediately called an "asshole" by the crowd for it. He thanks himself, as he was the only person who did it, but before he can go any further, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up and has a conversation with Vince. Stephanie gets out of the ring, but Vince and Shane stay in the ring. Vince tells Austin that he looks great, but that nature has not been as kind to him, and that he is a senior citizen, that Shane is in his prime and that Shane is so good he can fly from one side of the ring to the other. Austin responds by hitting Shane with a Stone Coldd Stunner. Vince says "I don't blame you; he had it coming" as he carries two Miller Lites in his hand. He offers one of the cans to Austin, then they toast. Vince drinks the beer, then hugs Austin. Austin raises Vince's hand, and they both hug. Vince stops. He has the feeling he is about to be hit with a Stone Cold Stunner. They toast one more time, then Vince eats a Stunner. Shane gets up and toasts with Austin, then Austin gives him

Sasha Banks, Bayley, Mickie James and Asuka beat Nia Jax, Alicia Fox, Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville with a Banks Statement to Alicia Fox. After the match, Asuka turns on her teammates and tosses the out of the ring Royal Rumble style.

General Manager Kurt Angle is talking to one of the referees. He says Braun Strowman, Kane and Brock Lesnar will be in the ring at the same time and he cannot afford another incident. Suddenly, Jonathan Coachman shows up. Coachman says he is honored to be here and reunite with a lot of old friends. Harvey Wippleman and The Brooklyn Brawler show up, as does Teddy Long, who starts dancing. Suddenly, Brother Love shows up, and says he loves everybody in the room. The Boogeyman then shows up with worms in his mouth, and he hands some to Coachman.

We head to the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York as we look back on The Undertaker's countless Raw moments.

At the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York, The Undertaker returns. For the first time since WrestleMania, The Undertaker steps into a WWE ring. He says the carnage began on this sacred ground of evil 25 years ago. For 25 years, he has been digging holes, and any person who dared step foot into the dark side got buried. He has taken legends and ripped them off their pedestals, and thrown them into the cold, dark earth. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin answered to the Reaper, as did Mick Foley. Even his own flesh and blood Kane had to answer. He says they all tried, and they all failed. Now, on this sacred ground, he declares for all those who have fallen that it is truly time to rest in peace.

Backstage, Heath Slater and Rhyno are seeing playing poker with The Acolytes Protection Agency (Ron Simmons and JBL). Once again, JBL and Ron Simmons are as good at poker as ever. Suddenly, someone lays money on the table. That someone is "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. He asks "Well, boys...what's your price?" before joining in. He is also seen holding the Million Dollar Championship on his shoulder.

At the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, we see some of the greatest General Managers in Raw history - John Laurinaitis, William Regal, Eric Bischoff and Daniel Bryan - appear on the stage. The Miztourage (The Miz, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) then shows up, and The Miz stares down with Daniel Bryan on his way to the ring.

The Miz beats Roman Reigns to become the WWE Intercontinental Champion for the eighth time, making him the second man to do so after Chris Jericho. During the match, The Miz removes the turnbuckle pad in one corner as Roman fights off Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel at ringside, which the referee - who eventually tosses Bo and Axel out - is focused on at the time. Later on in the match, The Miz sends Roman Reigns into the exposed turnbuckle to win the title for the eighth time.

Jeff Hardy, MVP and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) are now in The Acolytes Protection Agency's (Ron Simmons and JBL) poker game.

Christian is now in the ring to host The Peep Show. Tonight's guests are Jason Jordan and Seth Rollins. It is announced that Edge cannot be here to prior obligations. Seth gets cheers when he speaks, but when Jason Jordan speaks, he gets booed out of the building. He calls it an honor to be in Christian's presence, then thanks General Manager Kurt Angle for making everything possible, and says that his father does not suck. Suddenly, Sheamus and Cesaro show up. Sheamus tells Jason Jordan to slow down, as he has it all wrong. He says all the legends have been wanting their autographs, as they do not set the bar, they are the bar. He also says the same legends and Superstars expect him and Cesaro to take back the Raw tag team titles, and thanked them in advance for doing so. Cesaro tells Jason that Angle doesn't suck; Jason sucks. Sheamus and Cesaro start a Kurt Angle-style "You suck" chant, but Jason Jordan and Seth Rollins fight them off. Jordan holds Cesaro back, but Cesaro dodges out of the way and Seth knees Jason in the face.

Charly Caruso interviews Alexa Bliss. Bliss says she is not just a champion; she is a goddess. Suddenly, Charlotte Flair shows up, and says the only reason Alexa is champion on Raw is because she is on SmackDown Live, and she doubts she will be champion after WrestleMania. She says Alexa does not have what it takes to be champion, and to be the woman, you've got to be the woman. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair shows up and says Charlotte Flair will be champion forever.

We look back at Edge's career on Raw courtesy of Carl's Jr and Hardee's.

Titus O'Neil, Natalya, Dana Brooke and Apollo Crews are in The Acolytes Protection Agency's (Ron Simmons and JBL) poker game.

At the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York, Bray Wyatt beats Matt Hardy.

Some of the greatest WWE female Superstars of the last 25 years - The Bella Twins, Maryse, Kelly Kelly, Lilian Garcia, Jacqueline, Torrie Wilson, Michelle McCool, Terri Runnels, Maria Kanellis, and Trish Stratus - appear on stage.

Backstage at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Elias runs into Chris Jericho. Chris Jericho notices Elias' scarf, then pulls out his own guitar and sings a song about Elias making The List because he is a stupid idiot. He then puts Elias on The List for stealing his scarf idea.

The top of the Empire State Building in New York City is lit in red tonight to celebrate 25 years of Raw.

Elias is now in the ring. He plays guitar, then asks who wants to walk with him. Elias says it took the WWE 25 years to find him, and after 25 years, they got it right. He then says that WWE stands for "Walk With Elias." He says Royal Rumble will be great, but tonight is full of celebrities, and he has a song just for the occasion. Elias threatens to leave before he can play the song after the crowd calls him a stupid idiot, but changes his mind after mentioning that Jimmy Fallon is in the front row. Elias makes fun of some WWE legends, including Chris Jericho and The Rock. When he makes fun of John Cena, saying that Cena is like Brooklyn, New York because neither of them have balls, however, Cena shows up. John Cena mentions Brooklyn has balls and points at a beach ball in the stands. It gets confiscated, then the security guard who does it gets called an asshole. Elias tells John Cena to shut up, as nobody wants to hear Cena and everybody came to hear him, and he ruined it. Cena tells Elias to do something about it. Elias tells Cena that is not how it works when Cena dares him to throw the first punch, and says he does not take orders from him or "any of these Brooklyn scumbags." Elias teases leaving the ring, but Cena and Elias go at it only for Cena to hit the moves of doom.Elias escapes the Attitude Adjustment, however, and hits Cena with a low blow. He then grabs his guitar and smashes it into Cena's back, then hits Drift Away.

The New Day are now in The Acolytes Protection Agency's (Ron Simmons and JBL) poker game. Heath Slater is accused of cheating by Dana Brooke, and cards fall out of his shirt. Heath wants to fight, but JBL tells him to take the fight to the back. "The Million dollar Man" Ted DiBiase wins it all with a Royal Flush, and Ron Simmons says "Damn!"

The Ippolito Family is the winner of the Carl's Jr. Seat Upgrade.

Backstage, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry meets The Godfather and Olivia. The Godfather mentions Mark Henry's "Sexual Chocolate" past, then we find out Olivia is The Godfather's wife.

Titus O'Neil and Apollo Crews vs. Heath Slater and Rhyno ends when the match gets out of control and the match is stopped. All of a sudden, The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) show up, wanting to take on both teams at oce. Both teams get out of the ring, but The Dudleys want to take on both teams at once. Heath Slater gets tossed into the ring by all three other men, and he falls victim to What's Up. The Dudleys then pull up a table, and nobody else from the match even stops them. Heath Slater then takes a Dudley Death Drop through the table.

Charly Caruso interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Styles says he has arranged someone to do the interview with him, and that someone is revealed to be "Mean" Gene Okerlund. Okerlund then interviews Styles, who says Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn are full of themselves and think they will walk out co-WWE Champions at Royal Rumble. He will not let that happen, as he will hit them hard and fast.

At The Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York, D-Generation X re-unites. Triple H and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels make their way to the ring. Shawn says it's been 25 years, and people have asked him what his favorite Raw moment is. However, he cannot remember 25 minutes ago. He mentions moments that can't be mentioned on TV. Shawn then says he used to be the boss of DX, but now Triple H is the boss of everything and he can't do anything anymore. After Shawn plugs the WWE Network, Triple H talks about how it all started in the Manhattan Center 25 years ago. Triple H then says the fans lit the spark that created what is here now. 20 years ago, he and Shawn started DX, heading to the ring with "Ravishing" Rick Rude and Chyna, doing and saying whatever they wanted to. He says DX has always been at the forefront of this, whether it was driving a tank to WCW's door or being here for the 25th anniversary of Raw, they came here, because the Manhattan Center is home. He then says DX will be at the forefront for 25 more years, and says he and Shawn did not come alone. The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) then show up. After their classic entrance, they bring out X-Pac. The crowd chants "1-2-3!" He says this is a DX reunion, but they can't have a celebration without Razor Ramon, who shows up. After the commercial break, Razor Ramon says everyone knows you can't have a party on Raw without him. He has been watching the show from both locations, and he says everyone can agree that tonight is just too sweet. All of a sudden, Finn Balor, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson show up. Everyone "too sweets" each other, and as Billy Gunn is about to speak, The Revival (Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson) show up, as does a referee.

Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder). After the match, Scott Dawson puts his hands on Razor Ramon. X-Pac hits Dawson with the X Factor, then "Road Dogg" Jesse James hits his trademark jabs before Billy Gunn hits him with the Fameasser. Wilder gets Sweet Chin Music followed by a Pedigree from "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Triple H, respectively. Finn Balor then gets the coup de grace on Dash Wilder with the Coup De Grace, and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn says "If you're not down with that, we've got two words for you: suck it!"

Back at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, General Manager Kurt Angle shows up with a host of WWE Legends and Superstars. Angle talks about the Triple Threat Match for the WWE Universal Championship at Royal Rumble. Braun Strowman is the first person to be brought out, followed by Kane and Brock Lesnar. Superstars begin to fill the ring as Kane makes his way to the ring, creating a human wall between Kane and Strowman. Paul Heyman then shows up to introduce Lesnar. Heyman says Lesnar is ready for a fight, not for a nostalgia trip, and tells the crowd that Lesnar is relevant. As Superstars empty the ring to head Lesnar off at the pass, Strowman and Kane go at it, and Lesnar makes his way to the ring. Lesnar takes Kane out with an F5, but Strowman tosses Lesnar around like he is a child. Strowman then breaks down the announce table and drives Lesnar through it with a running powerslam.

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