Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 15, 2018

Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre show up to start tonight's show. Ziggler says the fans are looking at the greatest three-man group in WWE history, and the fans immediately boo all three of them. McIntyre says they did not need a catchy team name or tactical vests to do it, either. Strowman says they proved it last week, and they will prove it again against anyone, anywhere, anytime. We see footage from last week's main event, followed by a Dean Ambrose interview where Ambrose says he probably does not fit in with the rest of The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) anymore. McIntyre tells everyone "I told you so," and says his team did not just beat The Shield, they broke them. He then says that Dean is trying to figure out where he fits in, as only Rollins and Reigns have benefited from being in the group. He goes on to say that Dean has opened his eyes and that The Shield has been shattered, and Strowman says The Shield will not be around to watch Roman's back when he demolishes Roman to become WWE Universal Champion at Crown Jewel. Drew says he will beat Seth in the WWE World Cup qualifying match for the WWE World Cup and go on to prove that he is the absolute best in the world, but Ziggler reminds him of his qualifying match against Ambrose and that they may meet in the finals. McIntyre says that would be a shame, as even though Ziggler is great, he is no Drew McIntyre. Ziggler says they will cross that bridge when they get to it, then Strowman says that at Crown Jewel, Roman and Brock Lesnar will get these hands. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns show up, and Rollins tells them that The Shield are alive and well. He says he and Roman have heard what they have to say, and when he beats Ziggler tonight, he will prove he is the best in the world. Ziggler makes fun of Ambrose not being with Rollins and Roman, and says that the two of them do not care if Ambrose is here. Rollins says Ambrose runs on his own time and does what he wants when he wants, and that he always shows up. Roman tells Ziggler that he is worried about Ambrose when they should be worried about championship gold, then tells Strowman he is going to the back of the line after Crown Jewel. Rollins then says he has always liked Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, not just because of the cheesesteaks, but also because Philly is a fighting town, and says that he and McIntyre might as well have their qualifying match right now.

Seth Rollins beats Drew McIntyre by count-out to qualify for the WWE World Cup after Dean Ambrose suddenly shows up out of the crowd to ambush Dolph Ziggler - who has shown up in the middle of the match to try to interfere - from behind, allowing Rollins to hit The Stomp on McIntyre and get back in the ring in time.

Backstage, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns celebrate Rollins' win, but Dean Ambrose takes offense to their reaction to Ambrose saving them as well as being called "Lunatic." He then leaves, saying he has himself to take care of right now. Rollins and Roman are confused.

We see footage of what looks like a boiler room, then The Brothers of Destruction (The Undertaker and Kane) are seen. The Undertaker says Triple H and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels want to lecture them about respect, and Kane says respect died with their dishonesty and that D-Generation X (Triple H and Shawn Michaels) is built out of a bed of lies. The Undertaker says Shawn stayed out of the ring out of respect, but he and Kane said it was really out of fear that they would humiliate Shawn and make him helpless again, this time to the point of no return. The Undertaker then says that at Crown Jewel, all of Shawn's fears will come true, and Kane says that while Triple H may have won the battle at Super Show-Down, he started a war that will end at Crown Jewel. The Undertaker says that after that, Triple H will retreat back to the boardroom and Shawn back to retirement, then he and Kane say that Triple H and Shawn will rest in peace.

It is announced that there will be a battle royal at Evolution with the winner earning a future opportunity at their brand's Women's title. Asuka, Mandy Rose, Carmella, Lana, Sonya Deville, Naomi, and WWE alumnus Torrie Wilson are confirmed as participants in the match.

Ember Moon and Nia Jax beat Tamina (who has not been seen on WWE television in some time) and Dana Brooke. After the match, Tamina shoves Nia Jax, and Nia Jax tries to fight her only to get superkicked. Ember Moon and Tamina then toss Nia Jax over the top rope in a preview of the women's battle royal at Evolution, then Ember Moon almost tosses Tamina over the top rope. Dana Brooke tosses both women over the top rope at the same time.

"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey shows up. Ronda talks about The Bella Twins' (Brie and Nikki Bella) attack on her from last week, and wants an explanation, saying she is at least owed that. The Bella Twins then show up. Nikki says everyone paid to see them, not Ronda, and that they don't owe her an explanation. Brie tells her this is show business, now "show friends," and that Ronda was the first to disrespect them and disregard what they did for the business. She says they refused to sit on the sidelines for her, and Nikki says that when they returned, it made them cringe to see her at the forefront and Ronda did not deserve everything that she has gotten so far. Nikki says that she, Brie and other women made "diva" mean something that was strong and powerful, and that they put more girls and women in the crowd and the world want more women's wrestling. Nikki says she has done more in the ring than Ronda ever will, and that Ronda just walked into a movement that she and Brie started, saying that the title Ronda carries would not exist without them. Ronda says she tried her best to be respectful, and knew that she was in the Bellas' territory, even though the "Divas era" made her sick to her stomach and that the Bellas did what they could with what they had. She thought that the Bellas were accepting of her and that they could work towards a unified goal, but that was her mistake and she knows that they are "the embodiment of a stereotype": Do Nothing Bellas. She says that The Bella Twins do what they do for attention, and that the only thing that has impressed her is how far they have gotten with so little talent, as they have leeched off the names of their men and diluted their movesets. She says that instead of pioneers, they are historical relics ready to be eviscerated like smallpox. She wants to rip their arms off and beat them with them, and the referees won't be able to stop her from doing it at Evolution. Brie chalks Ronda's feelings and words up to jealousy, and says the word "Bella" has done more last week than Ronda has done her entire WWE career, as she and Nikki are the groundbreakers and have broken more barriers and knocked down more doors than Ronda ever has. Ronda says she has done the same in multiple companies prior to coming to WWE, and says the only door Nikki broke down was "the one to John Cena's bedroom, and he threw you out of that exact same door." Ronda then asks if they are going to come to the ring for the ass-whupping they deserve, or if she has to come down to the stage and give it to them. Brie and Nikki tease running to the ring, but stop and allow security to get in front of them before they do. Ronda meets with security, but she wipes out every single member of security while Brie and Nikki run away.

Backstage, Chad Gable and Bobby Roode chat with Kurt Angle, who is dressed like he has just showed up from vacation. Angle then meets with No Way Jose and dances with him before meeting Acting General Manager Baron Corbin. Corbin tells Angle he has prepared a handicap match for him against AOP (Akam and Rezar).

Dolph Ziggler beats Dean Ambrose with a superkick after Ambrose aggressively shrugs off Seth Rollins - who has shown up to stop an interference attempt by Drew McIntyre - following a top rope elbow drop to McIntyre to qualify for the WWE World Cup. After the match, Seth Rollins gets in the ring, wanting to know what is going on with Dean Ambrose. Ambrose pushes Rollins out of the way and heads to the back. Rollins follows him up the ramp, but the confrontation almost gets physical and Roman Reigns has to show up and keep both men separated. Suddenly, Acting General Manager Baron Corbin shows up. Corbin says the last thing he wants is The Shield (Ambrose, Rollins, Reigns) dissolving on his watch, and gives them a chance to fix their problems and redeem themselves in a rematch against Ziggler, McIntyre and Braun Strowman from last week tonight.

Before the next match, it is announced that NXT UK will premiere on Wednesday at 3 PM Eastern Time (8 PM British Standard Time) on the WWE Network.

In the locker room, Dolph Ziggler tells Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman that they have The Shield where we want them. Drew asks Braun to destroy Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins and make Roman Reigns watch, but Braun says that if McIntyre or Ziggler screw up tonight, they will get these hands.

Finn Balor beats Jinder Mahal. Samir Singh returns to ringside for this match for the first time since being injured last year. After the match, Lio Rush and Bobby Lashley show up. Rush tells Finn Balor to take a good look, as he only wishes he could look like Lashley. He puts Lashley on a pedestal as Finn Balor and Bayley leave.

Bobby Lashley beats Tyler Breeze.

It is announced that Titus O'Neil is an MVP in this year's Ebony Power 100.

Trish Stratus and Lita show up. Lita says it is good to be back home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She talks about Evolution, but before she can say more, Alexa Bliss and Mickie James show up. Alexa says she feels like she and Lita are on the same wavelength, then proceeds to mock Lita. Mickie James then proceeds to make fun of Trish, Mickie then proceeds to point out that Trish and Lita have not been in a WWE ring in a long time, and that while they have been kicking back, she and Alexa has been kicking butt. Alexa says nostalgia is fleeting, and if Trish and Lita think they than compete with them, then Evolution will be a cakewalk. Mickie says that if they stand a chance unprepared, they are mistaken. Trish and Lita mock Alexa and Mickie for talking about practice, then Trish and Lita says they might be right in saying that they could use some practice, and dare Alexa and Mickie to come in the ring for some practice. Alexa says she and Mickie practice how they play, then tease coming down to the ring only to turn back halfway down the ramp.

Backstage, Bayley is met by The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan), who proceed to make fun of her.

AOP (Akam and Rezar) beat Kurt Angle (as El Conquistador)...almost. When AOP unmask El Conquistador, however, a random person is underneath the mask. Suddenly, Acting General Manager Baron Corbin - who has been watching this match from the stage - is attacked from behind by Kurt Angle, who hits him with an Angle Slam on the stage.

The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan) trash the door to Natalya's dressing room with ketchup and mustard before tearing the sign down.

Before the next match, Natalya tells Ruby Riott that she is not going to walk blindly into a three-on-one attack, and that she is bringing back-up in the form of Bayley and Sasha Banks, the latter of whom has not been seen in a month.

Natalya beats Ruby Riott by disqualification when Sarah Logan gets involved in the match. After the match, both sides brawl, and Bayley and Sasha make quick work of The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan) after they seemingly get the upper hand.

Elias gives a backstage worker a hard time for not finding his green guitar pick.

Elias is in the ring. He says his eyes are like a crystal ball, and that the future shows a universal truth that WWE stands for "Walk With Elias." He talks about how he went to lunch earlier today with Carson Wentz, who said that his injuries were hard, but that true pain is psychological, especially when it comes to caring about Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Once again, the fans boo Elias in droves as he says that "Gritty is not a mascot; he is a spitting image of everyone in this city. He is a fat, ugly, googly-eyed slob." Elias proceeds to play guitar only to be interrupted by Apollo Crews. Apollo says he has come out to interrupt Elias, and Elias tells Apollo to pray he is on his good side, because his career is in his hands when he gets in the ring and he does not want to make a star out of him. Apollo admits he does not have Elias' musical talent and that he may not be funny, but none of that matters when he steps in the ring. Elias says he has heard Apollo has talented, but he has never seen it, much like how he has never seen the Flyers win the Stanley Cup. Apollo says that is like being taken seriously as a musician, then says he has stayed silent for too long after so many people have passed him by. He says he is sick of it, and Elias asks Apollo what he has ever done before attacking him. Apollo gets the upper hand on Elias, however, and lifts him over his head with a delayed military press slam. Elias is forced to retreat.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beat Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre with a three-man powerbomb on Dolph Ziggler despite another argument between Ambrose and Rollins. After the match, Braun Strowman grabs Dolph Ziggler by the hair and hits him with a running powerslam. Drew McIntyre hits Braun Strowman with a Claymore again, this time on purpose, then leaves.

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