Randy Orton shows up to start tonight's show. It is announced that Drew McIntyre will not be here tonight, but will be cleared for Clash of Champions. There will be three matches tonight: Keith Lee vs. Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton and Dominik Mysterio (who replaces Rey Mysterio due to an injury Rey suffered last night) vs. Seth Rollins. The winners of these matches will face each other in a Triple Threat Match to decide who faces McIntyre for the WWE Championship at Clash of Champions. Orton mentions that McIntyre gave him another shot at the WWE Championship out of pity, and that he attacked him three times and sent him to the hospital in response. He says the only thing McIntyre deserves is the fractured jaw he gave him. He says that McIntyre deserves to be in pain every single day, and that he himself is the only person promising kicks at Clash of Champions. On the subject of McIntyre saying he is entitled, Orton says he should not have to fight for a WWE Championship rematch, but he will jump through the hoops and face McIntyre for the WWE Championship again, assuming McIntyre be able to make it to Clash of Champions first. Orton says that he has it under good authority that McIntyre is reminiscing with some good friends about how Orton punted him, then displayed a doctored photo of McIntyre, with Edge, Christian, Big Show, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels all in hospital beds. Suddenly, Keith Lee shows up. Lee tells Orton that he has done well for himself and is fixated on talking about the havoc he has caused over the last few months in order to forget that he beat him at Payback. Lee says Orton may be the best to put on a pair of wrestling boots, but he gave him no choice but to bask in his glory, then says a victory like his over a legend killer like Orton means he should get a chance at the WWE Championship. As Keith Lee mentions how McIntyre will make good on his word against Orton, he is suddenly attacked from behind by Dolph Ziggler.
Keith Lee beats Dolph Ziggler to advance to tonight's Triple Threat Match.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. On the subject of how they won the women's tag team titles, Nia and Shayna are still at each other throats, with Nia saying Shayna holds the other title for her. Suddenly, Asuka shows up and butts in on the interview, and she shows no fear when confronted about it by Nia and Shayna.
Backstage, Adam Pearce asks security to make sure that Retribution does not ruin things tonight or else they will be replaced.
Charly Caruso interviews Asuka in the ring. When asked who is most deserving of a shot at the WWE Raw Women's Championship, Asuka says she has beaten many great women, then laughs and says it doesn't matter, as she is ready for anything. Suddenly, Mickie James shows up, and says she recognizes greatness when she sees it. She calls Asuka one of the greatest women's champions of all time, and says she is coming for the Raw Women's Championship. Suddenly, Lana and Natalya show up, and Natalya says she cannot simply get a championship shot just like that after failing six times. Lana says Mickie has failed to evolve, and as she challenges Mickie to a fight, Asuka says she is ready for all three women. Lana and Natalya attack Mickie and Asuka, but Mickie and Asuka clean house.
Connor's Cure is the focus for September once again.
Backstage, Cedric Alexander and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) are met by Demi Burnett, who is impressed that Cedric turned down the invitation to join The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) before kissing Ivar. Meanwhile, Angel Garza is not far behind.
Asuka guests on commentary for the next match.
Mickie James beats Lana.
Backstage, Charly Caruso is near Aleister Black's door when Randy Orton comes out of it.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce). Billie Kay says she never thought their friendship would come to what it has become, and Peyton Royce says that having each other was their only constant in WWE. Billie and Peyton agree that The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) will self-destruct and that the women's tag team titles will be in their hands.
Before the next match, Kevin Owens is attacked from behind by Aleister Black. Owens, despite not being in a position to wrestle, fights Owens, but succumbs to the RKO only seconds later. Randy Orton beats Kevin Owens to advance to tonight's Triple Threat Match.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Rey Mysterio. Rey says that getting closure against Seth Rollins last night was important to him, and while it means the world to him to beat Seth, his loss is his son's gain. Rey says that injuries happen, and if there was anyone he would want to take his place, it would be his son. Dominik Mysterio says he may be the underdog, but after last night, his confidence is on another level and he has a 619 for Rollins.
Tonight on Raw Underground: Apollo Crews vs. Shelton Benjamin!
It's time for The MVP Lounge. MVP and Shelton Benjamin introduce Bobby Lashley to the ring. MVP says he knows a lot of men who have made mistakes due to youthful exuberance, and that Apollo Crews is no exception. He says that no matter how successful Crews gets, there are three definites: death, taxes and Lashley. Lashley said he did what he said he would do to Apollo at Payback, and that Apollo decided to get some payback afterwards. Lashley says he would have done the same thing, but warns Apollo he will get him back. Shelton says that since Apollo wants to act like a little punk, he will beat him like a little punk at Raw Underground. MVP then addresses The Viking Raiders and Cedric Alexander, but Cedric shows up. MVP holds Lashley and Shelton back, then asks Cedric if he has had a change of heart. Cedric says no, then says he did not come alone. The Viking Raiders are suddenly behind Lashley and Shelton, and they and Cedric go on the attack.
Cedric Alexander and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) with a schoolkid pin along with a grabbing of the tights from Cedric to MVP. After the match, Shelton and Lashley have to hold MVP back, but MVP is smiling.
Backstage, The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) attack Cedric Alexander. Apollo Crews and Ricochet run in just in time for The Hurt Business to walk away.
The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) beat The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce). As per pre-match stipulation, The Riott Squad gets an opportunity at the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships, while The IIconics are forced to split up. The IIconics are devastated.
Before the next match, Seth Rollins chews out Murphy for kicking him in the head and getting pinned in the middle of the ring by Dominik Mysterio last night. He says he cannot have any mistakes tonight, and tells Murphy to get out of the ring and out of his sight until he figures out what kind of man he is and what side of history he is on. Rollins slaps Murphy in the back of his head as he leaves. Murphy turns towards Rollins on the stage as he leaves, and he is suddenly attacked by Dominik Mysterio, getting the next match started early.
Seth Rollins beats Dominik Mysterio to advance to tonight's Triple Threat Match. After the match, Rollins hits Dominik with The Stomp again.
On Raw Underground, Titus O'Neil decimates an opponent. Another opponent steps up, but Titus sends him to the mat and pummels him quickly. He is soon challenged by Riddick Moss. Riddick Moss gets the upper hand at first, but Titus O'Neil gets back to his feet and tosses him out of the ring before fighting him on the outside and laying out a random crowd member. Riddick Moss kicks Titus O'Neil in the ground and then lays him out to get the win.
Backstage, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) introduce the Coach Dawkins Scouting Report regarding Andrade, Angel Garza and Zelina Vega, who they then proceed to make fun of.
In footage from earlier today, Akira Tozawa and his ninjas are denied entry into the building. He soon finds out the security guard is really a referee, and he is soon pinned by R-Truth, who wins the WWE 24/7 Championship. Tozawa tosses the ref in the van and goes after R-Truth.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) vs. Andrade and Angel Garza ends after Retribution shows up. Angel Garza helps Demi Burnett escape, but Zelina Vega, Andrade and The Street Profits are laid out by Retribution.
Backstage, Adam Pearce chews out security and tells them to get to their posts.
As The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) take in the fights, Avery Taylor takes on Jessamyn Duke in her Raw Underground debut, but she is quickly defeated. Another woman confronts Jessaymn, but Marina Shafir jumps in and decimates her with a triangle hold. Suddenly, they spy The IIconics in the corner, and Peyton Royce shoves Billie Kay into the ring. Billie Kay is laid out with one kick.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Apollo Crews, Ricochet and Cedric Alexander. Apollo says the old him would have felt sorry for himself, but he is gone and replaced with a man more determined than ever who will not stop until he gets the United States title. Ricochet says taht he and Apollo have Cedric's back, and that MVP doesn't care about friendship, and that the three of them are ready to show that friendship is worth more than any dollar sign.
On Raw Underground, Apollo Crews faces Shelton Benjamin. Apollo Crews goes for a double wrist lock, but both men get back on their feet and run out of the ring. Cedric and Ricochet brawl with Bobby Lashley and MVP on the outside. This brawl soon spills into the ring, and MVP, Lashley and Shelton get the upper hand, with Shelton Benjamin becoming victorious over Apollo Crews.
Backstage, Angel Garza shows more concern with Demi Burnett than everyone else that was in the ring. Garza and Burnett then run into Retribution. Garza runs, and Demi soon follows him.
Randy Orton beats Seth Rollins and Keith Lee in a Triple Threat Match to face Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at Clash of Champions after hitting Keith Lee with the RKO after Keith Lee countered The Stomp with a Spirit Bomb.
Raw Talk: Will MVP get more people within his ranks?
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