Drew McIntyre shows up to start tonight's show. After a video package chronicling the feud between McIntyre and Randy Orton is shown, McIntyre says that Orton broke his jaw, but he is back. He then says that WWE told him to take time off to heal his jaw, but that would involve vacating the WWE Championship and he would rather leave the Thunderdome every week in an ambulance instead. McIntyre says that both of them have taken ambulance rides over the WWE Championship, then says that one of them should do it for the WWE Championship and that their match for the title should be an Ambulance Match, as the rules don't apply to them anymore. McIntyre then mentions the accidental origins of the Claymore Kick that led to him developing it into a special move, then we see a joke picture of recent victims of the Claymore. Suddenly, Adam Pearce shows up and says that the severity of Orton's injuries are unknown. Pearce says that Orton may not be able to fight him at Clash of Champions, and states that if Keith Lee beats McIntyre tonight and Orton cannot appear at Clash of Champions, then Keith Lee will earn an opportunity for the WWE Championship at Clash of Champions. Keith Lee then shows up. Keith Lee gets in the ring, looks at the WWE Championship, then looks at Drew McIntyre and shakes his hand. Keith Lee then refuses to let go as McIntyre walks away, and McIntyre answers in kind.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura in a Champions vs. Champions Match after Dawkins gets the blind tag while Cesaro superplexes Ford.
We see a short video package for Mickie James.
Backstage, Lana talks with Angel Garza about Mickie James' title shot, saying that Natalya should be getting it. Garza agrees with Lana, saying that it is very unfair before Zelina Vega and Andrade show up. Zelina confronts Garza for deserting them two weeks in a row, and Garza says he is tired for being blamed for all their setbacks. As Garza tells Zelina to chill out, Andrade asks Garza what happened to him, and Zelina has to stop the ensuing argument. Zelina says she cannot do this anymore and leaves, and Andrade and Garza immediately brawl.
Backstage, the Mysterio family meets regarding Dominik Mysterio's steel cage match with Seth Rollins later tonight.
Before the next match, MVP announces that business is booming, that Bobby Lashley is in firm possession of the United States Championship, Shelton Benjamin has upgraded from the gold standard to platinum status, that Cedric Alexander is an official member, and that life is good. Cedric says that wrestling is his job and that he has to do what he has to do to succeed, and that nobody has any idea what it is like to be beaten up and broken every Monday night and left empty and broken the next day. Apollo Crews and Ricochet show up, and Apollo says that they treated him like a brother only for him to sell them out, and that he is weak-minded enough to let MVP manipulate him. As he says they had Cedric's back, Cedric says he was always catching a beating. Shelton tells Cedric he does not owe them an explanation, and Ricochet tells him to mind his own business before telling Cedric that he turned on them for the money and that it hurt more than anything The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) ever did. Ricochet says that they are not here to take him back; instead, he and Apollo are coming for him.
Cedric Alexander beats Ricochet. Shortly after the match begins, Apollo Crews brawls with the rest of The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin), then Erik shows up and brawls with Bobby Lashley to the back. After the match, the lights go out and Retribution make their presence known. They say they are the product of empty promises, lies, greed and betrayal, and when one sells their soul to a corrupt machine, one becomes corrupt. They says that they refuse to suck up to an entitled machine after being promising Performance Center recruits, then the lights come back on.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Mickie James, who says that she loves the business with every bit of her heart and soul and has given her all for it. She also says that she loves the high-stakes competition that someone like Asuka brings out in her, and that experience comes wisdom and with wisdom comes clarity, and that she has always had what it takes to be champion. Tonight, knowing that it could be her last chance to win the WWE Raw Women's Championship is what fuels her.
Backstage, Adam Pearce chews out security when The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) show up. MVP tells Pearce to find a solution regarding Retribution, and tells him to upgrade his security from boys to men. MVP says he is not concerned about Retribution, as he has the rest of The Hurt Business to back him up, and proposes to Pearce that they help him keep his job. Pearce thanks them for volunteering, but MVP says they don't do charity work and he will be sending him a bill as The Hurt Business laughs at Pearce.
Asuka retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Mickie James via referee stoppage as Asuka has the Asuka Lock locked in. After the match, Zelina Vega shows up on her own and says she has been thinking about her future, saying she has wasted some of the best years of her career managing two selfish little ingrates. She calls Asuka an ingrated handed a title and says she has been reckless with it by defending against everyone and their mothers, and says she has been focused on the Superstars of yesterday that she has missed a Superstar of today in her. Zelina tells Asuka she is ready for her and the Raw Women's Champonship, and after Asuka laughs at her, Zelina slaps Asuka in the face before retreating.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Keith Lee, who says that he is ready for Drew McIntyre and has worked his life for an opportunity like this. He knows the goal is to be WWE Champion, and that McIntyre will do whatever it takes to stay champion while he does what he must to become champion, even if McIntyre has a fractured jaw.
MVP guests on commentary for the next match, then replaces Ziggler on commentary for the rest of the night.
Bobby Lashley beats Erik with the full nelson, now known as the Hurt Lock.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Kevin Owens, who has no idea why Aleister Black has a personal vendetta against him and only cares about how to inflict enough punishment to Aleister to make him know they are even and remind him what happens when he picks a fight with him. After Kevin Owens leaves, Aleister Black shows up and looks in the direction that Owens has walked.
The steel cage is being set up for the next match.
Backstage, Braun Strowman heads to Raw Underground and demands the door be open so he can give the best fighters a beating.
Backstage, Murphy meets with Rollins, who has been wanting to see him all night. Rollins tells him that the past is the past and that they must look to the future tonight, for he is in a steel cage with Dominik Mysterio. Rollins says this is the perfect opportunity to teach Dominik and the world a lesson, and asks Murphy if he is prepared for his role, as he has something important for him to do and he needs him to be ready. Murphy says yes, then Rollins slaps him in the face and tells him to stay in the back so he does not have to deal with his mistakes again. Rollins slaps Murphy again, then smiles and leaves.
Backstage, R-Truth is seen talking to a Kit Kat bar when Liv Morgan shows up and breaks off a piece. R-Truth then talks to the broken piece, saying he knows some powerful people.
It is announced that Mandy Rose has been traded to Raw and will be on next week's show.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews the Mysterio family. Dominik Mysterio says that to follow his dreams and his father's footsteps, he must accept all challenges. Rey says he and Angie are more concerned than he is, and says the family will be out there to support him, as he will be on his own, as will Seth. Rey says he sees the fire when Rollins talks about his family, then asks if Rollins is concerned about Dominik.
Seth Rollins beats Dominik Mysterio in a steel cage match that also sees the involvement of Murphy, who inadvertently slams the steel cage door into Rollins' head. After the match, Rollins attacks Murphy for not doing what he told him to do. He then walks up to Rey's wife Angie and says "Hell of a job you did," before pointing to Rey's daughter Aalyah and says "Hope she turns out better" before leaving. Aalyah and Angie then join Rey in checking on Dominik as Rey calls for a medic.
It's time for Raw Underground. Dolph Ziggler defeats an opponent with his amateur wrestling skills as well as a few elbow strikes to the head. Riddick Moss then challenges Dolph Ziggler. Both men go at it, but both men are laid out by Braun Strowman.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Drew McIntyre, but Keith Lee shows up and says his match at Payback was the only one he did not interfere in and that McIntyre is afraid he will beat him not once, but twice. McIntyre says he is not afraid of him, but Keith Lee says he has a bigger target on him than usual. As Keith Lee tries to pat the WWE Championship, McIntyre warns him not to do it, but soon punches him, and this starts a brawl officials have to stop.
Backstage, Titus O'Neil enters Raw Underground as Braun Strowman decimates another opponent. Riddick Moss tries to fight Strowman only to be kicked out of the ring, then Titus O'Neil runs in and fights Strowman. Titus O'Neil is quickly laid out, and Strowman almost has to be pulled off of Titus.
Aleister Black attacks Kevin Owens from out of nowhere before the next match.
Kevin Owens beats a distracted Aleister Black with a Stunner after the arena lights flicker.
Backstage, Keith Lee and Drew McIntyre brawl again, and Adam Pearce stands between the two of them, threatening to cancel the match as well as McIntyre's Clash of Champions match if they do not stop. They stop.
Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler guest on commentary for the next match.
The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) beat Natalya and Lana. After the match, Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler attack Natalya and Lana, and Lana gets sent through the announce table with a leaping Samoan Drop.
Back at Raw Underground, Riddick Moss and Dolph Ziggler both take on Braun Strowman, but Strowman is too much for them and Riddick Moss gets knocked out before Dolph Ziggler gets plowed into the mat. Dabba-Kato gets in the ring and steps up to Strowman, but Shane McMahon stands between them and tells them that this match won't be happening until next week.
Drew McIntyre vs. Keith Lee ends when Retribution shows up and attacks both men. Suddenly, The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) show up in suits and fight Retribution, and Keith Lee and Drew McIntyre gets back up and take everybody out to end the show.
Raw Talk: Zelina Vega says she is more than just a manager.
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