Monday, May 20, 2019

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 20, 2019

Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman show up to start tonight's show. After a video package of Lesnar's Money In The Bank Ladder Match win, Heyman introduces Lesnar to the crowd before stating that he can hear the paranoia permeating through the room following Lesnar's win. He also says that there have been several conspiracy theories about what has happened, some of them involving Sami Zayn's beatdown, and says the fans give them way too much credit. Heyman says that if he were Kofi Kingston or Seth Rollins, he would be paranoid right now, as he would be vulnerable to a beatdown from Lesnar. He states that despite that paranoia, the world is not against someone like Rollins, but Lesnar is, and he would rather have all the fans against him than Lesnar. Suddenly, Rollins shows up. Rollins talks about his victory against "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles last night, then says he is not in a good mood due to Lesnar with the Money In The Bank Briefcase. He says that he is busy trying to be the champion that Lesnar never had the guts to be, and says he cannot do that while Lesnar hangs the contract over his head. Rollins dares Lesnar to cash in tonight so he can beat him again. Heyman says Rollins may have the sword of Damocles over his head, but he will have to wait until Lesnar feels like cashing in and get used to waiting like his girlfriend Becky Lynch waited for the main event at WrestleMania. This fires Rollins up, and Heyman asks Rollins how he knows he is even worthy of being cashed in on when Lesnar could just as easily cash in on Kofi Kingston. Suddenly, Kofi Kingston shows up, and he says he is trying to cement his legacy as WWE Champion and be remembered as one of the best WWE Champions of all time. He says he cannot do that unless he defends against and beats the best, night in and night out. Kofi congratulates Lesnar on his Money In The Bank win, and tells him that if he will cash in on tonight, it had better be on him. Heyman finds joy in both Kofi and Seth "auditioning" for a match against Lesnar, then says neither of them are done this evening from what he has heard and that Lesnar and the briefcase are not going anywhere. He then says "the beast is yet to come," then he and Heyman leave.



Mick Foley is seen entering the arena with a veiled title belt over his shoulder.

Sami Zayn is seen talking to Bobby Lashley about last night, and offers him an opportunity to soften up Braun Strowman and help him out. Lashley declines, and Sami is on his own.

Backstage, Seth Rollins and Kofi Kingston meet with WWE COO Triple H, who tell them that they will team up against Baron Corbin and Bobby Lashley in tonight's main event.



Braun Strowman beats Sami Zayn. Before the start of the match, Braun Strowman chases Sami Zayn backstage. Strowman runs into Bobby Lashley, and Sami Zayn tries to use this distraction as a means to a cheap shot but fails. Sami pleads to Lashley to do something, but Lashley stands there and Strowman says "I'll deal with you later." Strowman re-appears on the stage with Sami on his shoulder, and he is about to send Sami back into the ring when Sami pushes Strowman into the ring post.



Charly Caruso interviews Lars Sullivan in the ring. After a video package of Lars' recent path of destruction, Lars is about to talk about his goals in WWE when The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado) shows up. Kalisto, Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado all try to get the jump on Sullivan, and all three men manage to drop kick Sullivan out of the ring. When The Lucha House Party goes for aerial attacks, however, Lars gets the upper hand, and Lince Dorado is planted into the mat with the Freak Accident. He goes for a powerbomb, but Kalisto and Gran Metalik save Dorado.



We see footage from earlier today where Cesaro mocks Ricochet for being hurt after Money In The Bank.

Cesaro - now with a new entrance and theme music - beats Ricochet.



Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says he is back to square one after last night, but that is okay with him. He doesn't mind the hard work, and while he can beat Seth Rollins, Sunday was not his night. Baron Corbin interrupts Styles and tells him to spare the redemption story, but Styles tells Corbin he has squandered several opportunities. Corbin says he won last night and that Styles did not even deserve to be in the ring with Rollins, calling it a slap in the face. Styles responds by slapping Corbin in the face. Corbin tells him he will pay for that.



Roman Reigns shows up. Before he can say anything, Shane McMahon shows up. Shane tells Roman that his yard is only so big compared to him, and that he proved his point last night after beating The Miz in a steel cage match. Shane states that he is officially done with The Miz and that his focus is now on Roman Reigns following Roman's Superman Punch to his father WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, saying that Roman disgusts him. Roman says he hates spoiled rich kids and says he is done with Elias and his schedule is wide open. Shane says Elias is not done with him and that one fluke victory means nothing, but Roman says that if Shane has beef with him, they can squash it tonight. Shane asks the fans if they want to see him and Roman go one-on-one in the ring, then takes his jacket off before saying it will not happen as he controls his destiny and does what he wants, when he wants. He then tells Roman that he is control around here, then brings out Drew McIntyre and says they will have their match at Super Showdown, where he will win. Roman says that all Shane will be saying is how he whipped his ass.



Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre. Before he can say much, The Miz shows up. Drew says Shane knows he's done, and if Miz has a problem with Shane, he has a problem with him. Miz tells Shane that he will come after him again once he is done with McIntyre.

The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) beat The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) following a grab of the tights.



Backstage, Alexa Bliss talks to Nikki Cross when The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) show up and brag about their win before asking for an appearance on A Moment Of Bliss.



In this weeks Firefly Fun House, we get an extended and warped version of the theme song before seeing the dark side of Bray Wyatt saying "Let me in."



It's time for A Moment Of Bliss with Alexa Bliss...and Nikki Cross. After getting some coffee for the two of them, we are introduced to tonight's special guest, Becky Lynch. Becky Lynch shows up, but before Alexa can say much, she implies that Nikki should step back. Before Becky can answer what it is like to no longer be "Becky Two Belts," The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) show up. After they make fun of Becky having only one championship, they brag about still being Women's Tag Team Champions. Becky reminds them she has defend her titles more than they have theirs, and threatens to send them into the ring and become "Becky Three Belts." Lacey Evans then shows up and says Becky is no longer "Becky Two Belts" because of her, but Becky tells Lacey she still tapped out and could not get the job done even when she had half her attention. Becky then says she can slap Lacey around full-time on Raw, and boasts that she can beat the three of them in the ring at once. Nikki Cross offers to become Becky Lynch's tag team partner, and Becky makes Alexa her other tag team partner. Alexa says she agreed to nothing, but Becky Lynch tells her to stand on the apron and look pretty while she does all the work.



Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross beat The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) and Lacey Evans after Lacey walks out of the match.



We get a brief look at Jake "The Snake" Roberts and his snake Damian, courtesy of The Secret Life of Pets 2.

Mick Foley shows up. He says that Monday nights need to be raw again, and says it takes a lot to become a champion in WWE as well as a legend. After talking about how becoming a legend is a mindset, he unveils WWE's newest title: the WWE 24/7 Championship. He states that the title can be defended anytime, anyplace and anywhere. As long as a referee is present, a fall can happen - and count - anywhere. He then lays the title on the line, and states that the last hour of Raw will get a little more nasty. He announces that an inaugural champion will be crowned, and that anybody on Raw, SmackDown Live, 205 Live, NXT and NXT UK is eligible. He also announces that a legend may come for the title every so often. He then leaves the ring and calls for a bell. Multiple Superstars make a run for the championship and beat each other up, then rush into the ring and fight each other over the title one by one. Rockstar Spud dives for the title, but Titus O'Neil tosses him into everyone else over the top rope and takes the title. Titus O'Neil is the inaugural champion, but he is pinned by Robert Roode - and has a referee present to count - to take the title away as quickly as Titus grabbed it. Everyone then chases after Robert Roode.



Backstage, Robert Roode is in hiding as everyone chases after him for the 24/7 title.



Drew McIntyre beats The Miz following the distraction by Shane McMahon. After the match, Shane tells The Miz he has one last parting gift. He then commands McIntyre to put Miz in the corner to hit him with a Coast To Coast, but Roman Reigns runs out and chases Shane away before Superman Punching McIntyre. Shane almost gets a Superman Punch, but slides out of the ring in time.



Backstage, Baron Corbin and Bobby Lashley bear witness to a bunch of Superstars chasing Robert Roode and the 24/7 title.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins and Kofi Kingston. Kofi says the WWE Champion must be able to multitask, and while Brock Lesnar is in the building, Bobby Lashley and Baron Corbin are a serious threat. Seth Rollins says Lashley and Corbin may not be likable, they are still dangerous and must be taken care of before Lesnar. Kofi says he has worked hard to become WWE Champion, and he is ready to not only visit Suplex City, but survive it.

It is announced that Rey Mysterio has suffered a separated shoulder after last night. We then hear from Samoa Joe, who states that his shoulders were not on the mat when he was pinned. He is not troubled by this, as Rey Mysterio is a virtuous man and a loving father with a reputation that he would not tarnish. While he is not a compassionate man, he gifts him the opportunity to do the right thing and hand the United States title back to him. He offers Rey Mysterio to be the example he wishes to set, or he will set one for him.



Backstage, Robert Roode gets help from R-Truth, who puts him in the trunk of a car and misleads everyone chasing after him. He gives him a ride, but a referee is in the passenger seat. R-Truth beats Robert Roode to become the 24/7 Champion, then drives away.



It is announced that the next match is officially a no-disqualification match.

Seth Rollins and Kofi Kingston beat Baron Corbin and Bobby Lashley in a no-disqualification match. After the match, Lashley hits both Kofi and Rollins with a Spear, then Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman show up as Kofi and Rollins fight Lashley off. Lesnar and Heyman circle the ring, then Lesnar gets on the apron only to back out of entering the ring. Heyman tells Lesnar he is in their heads and proposes they come back next week so that Lesnar can announce who he is cashing in on.



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

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