Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 7, 2018

General Manager Kurt Angle shows up to start tonight's show. Angle welcomes everyone to the show, and is proud to be part of the WWE family for 20 years. He says that unlike other forms of entertainment, WWE never stops, and after some big events in the last few weeks, they are just getting started. Angle then announces that at Money In The Bank, there will two Money In The Bank Matches: one for the men and one for the women, and both matches will be co-branded. He then says that tonight, there will be two qualifying matches for these matches. The first will be Ember Moon vs. Ruby Riott vs. Sasha Banks in a Triple Threat Match, and the other will be a Triple Threat Match between Roman Reigns, Finn Balor and Sami Zayn. Suddenly, Braun Strowman shows up. Braun Strowman talks about a time where his friends built a treehouse without his help just to start their own club, and he waited for all of them to get in the treehouse to knock the whole tree down. Angle admits that Strowman has been on a roll lately, and that if anybody deserves a shot at the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match, it is him. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up. Owens says that if anyone deserves to be in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match, it is him, and even though he has been on the red brand for a few weeks, he is the MVP as people chant his name and he is part of highly rated segments, as well as a team player. He then says he plays by the rules, unlike Strowman, who pinned the wrong man last week. He then says the decision from Backlash should be reversed and that he is the one on the roll, not Strowman. He says he should automatically be in the match. Owens says the only thing Strowman deserves is a giant sit in the corner for being a bad monster. Angle says he can't do that, but he does say that Strowman will get a qualifying match. Owens keeps arguing, but Strowman says all Owens deserves is to get these hands. Owens says that Angle will have to make a very smart decision, and that said very smart decision will be him automatically entering the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match, as Commissioner Stephanie McMahon will be watching. Angle says that Strowman will be getting his Money In The Bank qualifying match tonight, and that his opponent will be Owens. Also, that match will happen right now.

Braun Strowman beats Kevin Owens to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.

In the locker room, Mike Rome interviews Roman Reigns, who says his mindset is that he is the uncrowned Universal Champion and that WWE doesn't seem to agree with him. He may not be able to control backstage politics, but he can control what happens in the ring, and he has made a career out of silencing the hate. Tonight, he would not want to be Sami Zayn or Finn Balor, as he is pissed off and he is ready to dominate the yard and win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match to take full control of his destiny and win the WWE Universal Championship.

We hear from Bayley, who cannot think of anything better than climbing up the ladder and taking the Money In The Bank Contract. Breezango are also interested in getting the contract, even if they are not in agreement as to what is in the briefcase or how to get it.

Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle is met by Goldust, who wants the opportunity to qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Suddenly, Jinder Mahal and Sunil Singh show up, demanding a shot at the match as well after complaining about Roman Reigns getting one. Angle says Jinder deserves nothing as he has not won at all on Raw. He then tells Jinder he has a rematch with Chad Gable, and if he puts on a good showing, he may get his shot at Money In The Bank. After Goldust quotes the move All About Eve, he leaves.

Baron Corbin and The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) beat Titus Worldwide (Titus O'Neil and Apollo Crews) and No Way Jose.

Ember Moon beats Sasha Banks and Ruby Riott to qualify for the women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Bayley runs in to save Sasha from Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Ember Moon, who says she is over the moon, and that is not accepting limits placed on her by others and rising to the challenge. She says that this is only the beginning, and she plans to take the Money In The Bank contract.

We see a video package of Bobby Lashley's beginnings in amateur wrestling, his meeting with Kurt Angle and his accomplishments in WWE.

Renee Young interviews Bobby Lashley. Lashley says he is blessed, as he had a great, close family. Lashley talks about some of the crazy antics he had with his sisters. He then says he now has an extended family in the WWE Universe, and tells his sisters that he loves them.

In the locker room, Sami Zayn tells Kevin Owens there is a cloud of conspiracy above what should be their parade of triumph. Owens is irritated Sami has a shot at the Money In The Bank Ladder Match as well as what happened last night, but Sami says they should seize power. Sami apologizes for what happened last night, but he says neither of them will be sorry if they do not get the Universal Championship in their possession. Sami asks Owens if he has his back, and Owens hesitantly says "yes."

Jinder Mahal beats Chad Gable, finally getting his first victory on the Raw brand. After the match, Sunil Singh chastises Chad Gable. Gable pushes him out of the ring, but Jinder Mahal goes after Gable and proceeds to attack him again.

We hear from Alexa Bliss, who says that just because you're bullied, you cannot accomplish your dreams. She plans to take the Money In The Bank contract and cash in on Nia Jax to prove dreams can come true. The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) say that they will rise their way to a Money In The Bank contract and bring back the wasteland.

General Manager Kurt Angle is met by Zack Ryder, who wants to qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match in his hometown. Suddenly, Jinder Mahal shows up, demanding he be placed in the Triple Threat Money In The Bank Qualifying Match, making it a Fatal 4-Way. Angle tells Jinder that this is not happening. An angry Jinder leaves, then Ryder and Angle fistbump.

Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre beat Heath Slater and Rhyno.

We look back on Titus O'Neil's trip on the way to the ring during Greatest Royal Rumble, courtesy of Progressive auto insurance.

Elias is in the ring. He says he knows so many truth, and there is no truth more apparent than the truth that WWE stands for "Walk With Elias." He says that he is on a different planet than everyone else, as he was interrupted by pancakes, conga lines and "that glorious fraud" Bobby Roode. He then calls Billy Joel "a talentless, boring hack" and says that if Roode wants to interrupt him again, he will rip out his vocal chords, then go on to win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. He then says Rusev Day has nothing on him before telling everyone to shut up. Elias then proceeds to play guitar and sing about Bobby Roode, but he is interrupted after he sings that even if the Islanders were brought back, Long Island, New York would still suck.

Bobby Roode beats Elias. After the match, Charly Caruso interviews Bobby Roode. Roode says feeling great is an understatement, as he is hoping to be next in line for a Money In The Bank Ladder Match opportunity, which he says will be absolutely glorious.

Seth Rollins shows up. Rollins says he is feeling really good right now, and that last night, The Miz took him to the limit. In the end, he stomped down his dream of becoming a nine-time WWE Intercontinental Championship, and he still stands as champion. He says that if there is one thing to learn from The Miz, it is the kind of champion he does not want to be. Seth says he wants to be a fighting champion, and while Money In The Bank is a hot topic and he knows how winning it can change your life, he wants to make the Intercontinental Championship the most important title on Raw. He decides to do this by issuing an open challenge for the title right now. That open challenge is answered by Mojo Rawley, who says this is the Raw debut that he deserves, for when opportunity knocks, he knocks people down. He plans to do exactly that to Rollins just like he did Zack Ryder and take the Intercontinental Championship, then qualify for the Money In The Bank Ladder Match and win the contract, as Mondays will be "Monday Night Rawley." Seth responds by saying that if he wants the Intercontinental Championship, all he has to do is get in the ring and get his ass kicked.

Seth Rollins retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Mojo Rawley.

We hear from Finn Balor, who says he is smiling because he enjoys overcoming the odds. He plans to qualify tonight and win the Money In the Bank Ladder Match, which will make tonight's victory so much sweeter.

The Deleters of Worlds (Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt) beat Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel (who are officially no longer called The Miztourage).

We hear from Natalya, who says it was an honor to be in the first women's Money In The Bank Ladder Match, and that she plans to win the contract the second time around. We also hear from Baron Corbin, who says that he walked out a winner last year, and that this year will be no different.

Finn Balor beats Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn to qualify for the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Jinder Mahal shows up and trips Roman Reigns from outside of the ring, putting an end to the Spear and costing Roman the match. Sami hits the Helluva Kick on Roman, but Finn drop kicks Sami into the corner and hits the Coup De Grace to get the win.

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