Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 22, 2019

John Cena shows up to start tonight's show. Cena announces that Hulk Hogan, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, D-Generation X and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin are all here tonight, and that he is not missing tonight show's for WWE is his home. He admits he is not around as much as used to be, but this is his heart and the WWE fans are his family, and he is just as excited to be in the ring as he was on day one. He then gets the show started, then The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. The Usos admit that "Day One" had their attention, and says the only thing that would make tonight more exciting is John Cena dropping some rhymes. Cena tries to leave the ring, then The Usos decide to make fun of him to get him to rap. He does, then tries to leave again before The Usos ask him to stay as Rikishi is showing up. Rikishi shows up, then Cena tries to leave again only for Rikishi to ask Cena to join him in the ring. The Usos, Rikishi and Cena are about to dance when The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) show up with D-Von Dudley.

Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart are seen backstage. Hogan feels like he can beat somebody in a fight tonight.

Booker T guests on commentary for the next match.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) after Scott Dawson is distracted by Rikishi and D-Von Dudley facing off at ringside.

Backstage, Alicia Fox is talking about her hat backstage with Kaitlyn and Dana Brooke. Suddenly, Torrie Wilson shows up, as does Santino Marella. The Cobra is also here, but he and Santino are interrupted by Drew McIntyre, who just looks down on them and Torrie Wilson on the way to the ring.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews R-Truth and Carmella. We see footage of R-Truth's San Diego Comic-Con interview, complete with attempted pinfalls from The Hurricane as well as Drake Maverick. As R-Truth and Carmella are interviewed, Drake Maverick's wife Renee shows up and confronts R-Truth for ruining her marriage. Carmella and Renee argue, then Drake Maverick pins R-Truth to win the WWE 24/7 Championship again. As Charly Caruso watches what is going on with her mouth wide open, The Godfather shows up and dances with Charly Caruso.

Drew McIntyre vs. Cedric Alexander ends with McIntyre laying out Cedric with an Alabama Slam onto the apron.

We get a closer look at Ricochet, courtesy of Burger King.

Backstage, Drake Maverick makes his way to the locker room. When he tries to pack up and leave, he learns his travel bag is full of dirt and worms, and that The Boogeyman is nearby. After Drake Maverick trips and falls, Pat Patterson then shows up, kicks at Maverick, then puts his foot on top of him to win the WWE 24/7 Championship.

Christian guests on commentary for the next match, and Lilian Garcia is the ring announcer for the next match.

The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins.

Backstage, Mike and Maria Kanellis both meet Eve Torres and Eric Bischoff. Maria yells at Mike for not putting lotion on her belly as Eve and Bischoff slowly walk away. Ron Simmons then shows up, takes Jimmy Hart's megaphone, then yells "Damn!" through it at Mike.

Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles tells Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson they have a celebration of their own, as no legend will take their spots. Styles says he will beat Rollins, and that they will make a statement if he refuses to stay down. As they talk, The Club refer to themselves as "The OC."

Backstage, Gerald Brisco is suddenly WWE 24/7 Championship. He suddenly meets Kelly Kelly, but is kneed in the groin and pinned by Kelly Kelly, who becomes WWE 24/7 Champion and the first female Superstar - past or present - to do so.

Samoa Joe shows up. Joe says he is here to point out a vile atrocity in WWE. As everyone is here for the Raw Reunion, shows like the Raw Reunion are a plague to WWE. He criticizes the fans' "ridiculous addiction to nostalgia," saying they could have seen him do what he does best in the ring. As he further criticizes the fans for wanting to see The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) dance with Rikishi, Roman Reigns shows up. Roman tells Joe that if he has something to say about his family, he might as well say it. Joe gets in his face, saying he already did, then Roman says "You're from the same island. You know what happens next." Joe tries to get a cheap shot on Roman, but Roman counters. This starts a brawl between the two men. Samoa Joe gets the upper hand early on, but Roman eventually hits Joe with a Superman Punch. Joe teases having a match with Roman, then says he is not doing anything for the people. Roman then tells the fans "not all Samoans are cowards." Joe then says the fans that they are about to see one get put out permanently, and Joe tells Roman that if he wants a fight, he's got it.

Roman Reigns beats Samoa Joe.

It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Seth Rollins. Rollins admits that Brock Lesnar is absolutely dominant, but says he does not want to be like Lesnar, calling Lesnar "a Seth Rollins wanna-be." Suddenly, Paul Heyman shows up on the TitanTron and calls himself "Seth Rollins' dose of reality," but Rollins says Lesnar is a Rollins wanna-be because he took four years to cash in on him. An agitated Heyman gets on the stage, but Rollins tells Heyman he had better be ready to walk the walk for Lesnar, giving him five seconds to run away before he stomps his head in. After a quick count that causes Heyman to walk away, Rollins says that Lesnar is not a conqueror or a beast, but a man, and says that any man can lose. He says that he will face Lesnar at SummerSlam with the Universal title on the line, and Lesnar will lose. As for tonight, he gets ready for SummerSlam by facing the best of the best in "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.

Backstage, Charly Caruso is interrupted by Sami Zayn, criticizing Charly Caruso for interviewing WWE Legends and Hall of Famers, saying they should all go home and stay home. Rey Mysterio shows up and says Sami should respect those who paved the road for him. Sami threatens to beat up Rey Mysterio, but Kurt Angle shows up and says that when he was General Manager of Raw, problems were settled in the ring.

Backstage, Kelly Kelly shows the WWE 24/7 Championship to Candice Michelle, Melina and Naomi. Melina reveals she has just gotten her referee's license, then Candice Michelle wins the WWE 24/7 Championship. All of a sudden, Alundra Blayze makes Candice Michelle submit to a sleeper hold, and becomes the 24/7 Champion herself before stating that her reign will not last for long.

Jonathan Coachman guests on commentary for the next match.

Rey Mysterio beats Sami Zayn. During the match, Sami Zayn tries to escape from the 619 and get out of the match, but he is stopped by Rob Van Dam, Sgt. Slaughter, The Hurricane and Kurt Angle. Sami Zayn gets back in the ring, but Rey Mysterio is able to hit the 619 and get the win.

"The Nature Boy" is seen entering the arena.

Backstage, Angelo Dawkins tells Montez Ford about what has been going on with the Legends and the Hall of Famers backstage when Dawkins gets a call from The Godfather.

Alundra Blayze shows up to put the WWE 24/7 Championship in a trash can, but she is suddenly stopped by "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. DiBiase offers to buy the title off her before she drops it in the trash can, and pulls out several $100 bills. She trades the title for the money, then DiBiase laughs.

Jerry "The King" Lawler guests on commentary for the next match.

Seth Rollins beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles by disqualification after Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson trip Rollins from ringside and attack him. During the match, D-Generation X (Triple H and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels) show up to be in Seth Rollins' corner when The OC (Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) try to gang up on Rollins following the distraction by Karl Anderson on the apron. After the match, The OC try to avoid a beatdown by making D-Generation X members, but DX tells them to suck it and they and Rollins get the upper hand. The OC grab steel chairs and surround the ring, but "Road Dogg" Jesse James, X-Pac, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash all show up to introduce The OC to "The OGs" of The Kliq. Road Dogg tells them to get out while they can, and they heed his advice. As The OC leave, Seth Rollins delivers the "If you're not down with that, we got two words for you" line.

Backstage, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry and Mick Foley are seen conversing with each other.

Backstage, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase gets in his limousine. All of a sudden, banging noises can be heard. Drake Maverick comes out of the limo with a referee and the WWE 24/7 Championship, then he is chased by numerous Superstars.

Mick Foley is in the ring. Suddenly, Drake Maverick runs out from the crowd and to the back with Superstars chasing after him. Foley then talks about how some of the greatest memories of his life took place on Raw, and thanks the fans for being part of them before showing off his favorite one: winning the WWE Championship on January 4, 1999. Suddenly, the footage suddenly burns out like film on a hot light bulb, then the lights go out. The masked face of Bray Wyatt is then seen, and when the lights come back on, he applies the Mandible Claw on Mick Foley and sends him into unconsciousness.

It's time for A Moment Of Bliss. Tonight's guest is Becky Lynch. It is not long before Natalya shows up, and says that if Becky has something to say about her, she can say it to her face. Natalya mentions that she and Becky have had similar paths to the WWE, then says Becky gave so little respect to her it boggles her mind. Becky accuses Natalya of disrespecting her cutting her legs out from under her when she made it to the roster, then says that she will walk out of SummerSlam as Raw Women's Champion. Natalya and Alexa then brawl, and referees have to break it up.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Natalya, who says that the Women's Revolution was built off the backs of women like her, and at SummerSlam, she will take the Raw Women's title from Becky.

Backstage, Drake Maverick is entering his limo when R-Truth pins him and wins the WWE 24/7 Championship for the tenth time with help from Carmella. Afterwards, the limo drives off with R-Truth and Renee inside, and it takes a few moments for Drake Maverick to realize he is alone with Carmella.

Braun Strowman quickly beats Randy Rowe.

We look back on Kofi Kingston winning the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 35, courtesy of Corona Extra.

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair shows up. All the other past Superstars, Legends and Hall of Famers from throughout the night join Flair on stage, then Hulk Hogan shows up. Hogan thanks the fans throughout the years from both Tampa, Florida and around the world, then asks "Whatcha gonna do when the Raw Reunion and Hulkamania run wild on you?" As Hogan's theme plays, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's music hits and Austin shows up. Austin has a few beers in the ring before giving respect to everyone on the stage, the ring and production crews and the fans. He then talks about his day before tonight's show, then asks everyone to come to the ring so they can all share a few beers and propose a toast not only to the arena, but to everyone who made his possible and to the entire world to end the show.