Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 19, 2021

Drew McIntyre heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Drew McIntyre says opportunity is a hell of a thing, as sometimes you can work for it and sometimes it falls right into your lap. He says he would get his WWE Championship opportunity eventually, which caused Braun Strowman and Randy Orton to show up. This led to a Triple Threat Match where the winner between him, Strowman and Orton would get a WWE Championship opportunity, which he won. McIntyre then mentions Mace and T-Bar attacking him after that match. McIntyre says that MVP is the mastermind behind that attack and that he has more questions than answers, and when he gets his hands on Mace and T-Bar, he will get a little bit of retribution. As McIntyre says he is in the mood for a fight, MVP shows up. MVP finds it weird that McIntyre did not expect him like he did not expect to fall to the Hurt Lock and says he should expect the unexpected, and says Lashley considers him a worthy opponent to put in the Hurt Lock again. He then says that Lashley is the "Chief Hurt Officer" while he is the vice president, and that they "downsized" The Hurt Business. He then asks why he would hire Mace and T-Bar to hurt him, saying they have no affiliation with him and Lashley. After MVP tells McIntyre that he should look in the mirror, McIntyre says this is all one big coincidence, and as he approaches MVP, he is attacked by Mace and T-Bar once again. Afterwards, Kevin Patrick interviews Mace and T-Bar, who both agree on finishing off Drew McIntyre.

Backstage, Drew McIntyre meets with Adam Pearce, who insists that McIntyre needs a tag team partner, but McIntyre would much rather go it alone.

The Viking Warriors (Ivar and Erik) beat Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin. (Adnan Virk can be heard saying "The Viking Express" again during this match.)

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Randy Orton. Orton says The Fiend will never be seen or heard from again as long as he is in WWE, then says Drew McIntyre got lucky at his expense. He says he will wait until WrestleMania Backlash to see who wins, as they will have a target on their back. Backstage, Randy Orton meets with Adam Pearce, wanting a match with Matt Riddle. Pearce says he will see what he can do.

Charlotte Flair heads to the ring. Charlotte says she returned last week demanding respect from the locker room and the fans after all she has done for the industry, and says she came back unapologetically herself. She also says the locker room hates each other as much as they hate her. Charlotte goes on to say a WrestleMania match was taken from her, and says she can beat both Rhea Ripley and Asuka in the same night. She says this is why she is called "the opportunity" and says she will give Asuka an opportunity against her tonight. She admits that while Asuka is talented, it does not mean she has to like her, and that she will prove why she does not like Asuka and why she is the queen. Suddenly, Asuka and Rhea Ripley both show up. Charlotte tells Rhea Ripley to go to the announce table and take some notes, and Rhea says she will take her up on that offer, knowing Asuka will beat Charlotte. Charlotte refuses to let Asuka speak, and Asuka finally gets fed up, yelling "Charlotte! I'm going to beat you, bitch!"

Backstage, Randy Orton sees Matt Riddle on his scooter again.

Drew McIntyre vs. Mace and T-Bar in a two-on-one handicap match is official for later tonight.

Matt Riddle beats Randy Orton by countering an RKO into a crucifix pin.

Backstage, Adam Pearce meets with Sheamus and congratulates him on winning the WWE United States Championship. He tells Sheamus to consider the people who have held the title before him and goads him into doing an open challenge like John Cena, which Sheamus decides to do.

Lana and Naomi beat Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. During the match, Dana Brooke and Mandy Rose show up. Dana and Mandy play the events of what happened to Nia Jax last week, which causes Nia Jax to get angry, get off the ring apron and go after Dana and Mandy. This allows Naomi and Lana to double-team Shayna Baszler and get the win.

In backstage footage from WrestleMania, Bad Bunny feels honored to have partaken in the event with Damian Priest and said that everything up to this moment as been a dream come true. Damian Priest says that Bad Bunny earned his moment, and Bad Bunny says that everyone from the wrestlers to the bosses showed him much respect and that it has been wonderful being in WWE.

It's time for Miz TV. The Miz and Maryse make their way to the ring to celebrate the success of the season premiere of Miz and Mrs. from last week. Maryse thanks the fans for their support, then thanks Miz for being an awesome husband and father before saying he is the greatest WWE Superstar of his generation. Miz and Maryse flirt for a bit, then Miz announces that tonight is their night before they kiss. Fireworks then go off around the arena, then Maryse pours the champagne as Miz says last week was great and that this week will be even better. Miz advertises Miz and Mrs. tonight after Raw, then announces that WWE 24/7: The Miz will premiere on Peacock and WWE Network on Sunday. As Miz and Maryse are about to propose a toast, Damian Priest shows up and says Miz is as delusional as Jake Paul thinking he is a real fighter, then replays how The Miz had to get Maryse's help to cheat to win last week. He asks what kind of man would brag about a win like that, and says The Miz got his pants ripped off and proved he had no cojones. Maryse butts in, speaks to him in French, and says if he wants a match with Miz tonight, he's got it. Damian then congratulates Miz and Maryse before drinking the champagne and choking, saying it is trash. Maryse throws her champagne at Damian, then she and Miz leave.

Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) are met by Matt Riddle. Kofi Kingston congratulates Riddle on beating Randy Orton, then Riddle notices Xavier Woods' trombone case. Riddle says Woods should put silver dollars in the case, and they all come up with the same idea: silver dollar pancakes.

Elias and Jaxson Ryker are in the ring. As Elias plays his guitar, he finds out one of the strings is out of tune...almost. It turns out that Xavier Woods, who is on the stage with Kofi Kingston, is playing bass.

Elias beats Kofi Kingston after blocking the top rope hurricanrana and hitting the elbow drop.

It's time for Alexa's Playground. Alexa Bliss says that her doll Lilly did not come into her life after WrestleMania, and that they have been friends for a very long time. She talks about how they were on a playground once when a girl was mean to her and would not let her eat her ice cream. Alexa then says she "shoved that bitch off the swing" and she fell on her ass and broke her arm. When asked why she did it, she says Lilly made her do it, and that if Lilly doesn't like something, she will be sure to let you know. Alexa then says that Lilly did not like The Fiend and that Lilly does not like the rest of the women's division.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke. Mandy says Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler are the bullies, not them, then Nia Jax chases them out of the room. Shayna Baszler, who is with her, blames Nia Jax for their loss tonight, and tells her to pay attention or else. After Shayna leaves, Angel Garza shows up and asks Nia what she sees in Reginald, then leaves.

Drew McIntyre beats T-Bar and Mace by disqualification when T-Bar and Mace refuse to listen to the referee. After the match, Braun Strowman shows up and chases T-Bar and Mace out of the ring.

T-Bar and Mace beat Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman by disqualification. During the match, McIntyre removes Mace's mask and reveals Dio Maddin underneath. Maddin slaps McIntyre, and McIntyre slaps back with his own mask. The referee calls for the bell when both men refuses to listen to him, then T-Bar and Strowman go at it. Strowman removes T-Bar's mask, and T-Bar is revealed to be Dominik Dijakovic.

Damian Priest beats The Miz after Damian Priest kicks out of the same situation that Miz won in last week - Maryse distracting Damian Priest and helping Miz put his feet on the middle rope for leverage on a schoolkid pin - and nails Miz with Hit The Lights for the win.

Sheamus is in the ring. Sheamus says he is WWE United States Champion and will be for a long time, and says he did not win it by being a nice guy. He then says he will be a fighting champion by defending the title either via open challenge or whenever he wants. As Sheamus issues an open challenge, the open challenge is answered by Humberto Carrillo. Sheamus attacks Carrillo from behind before punishing him at ringside by throwing him into barricades and ring posts. Sheamus then pounds Carrillo with the Ten Beats of the Bodhran on the floor before slamming him back-first into the ring post. After Sheamus gets Carrillo back in the ring, he hits him with the Brogue Kick. Sheamus then tells Carrillo that he is not in his league and that this is the closest he will ever get to the United States Championship.

Rhea Ripley watches from ringside for the next match.

Asuka beats Charlotte Flair after Rhea Ripley pulls Charlotte Flair out of the Figure Four Leg Lock, causing Charlotte to go after Rhea Ripley and Asuka to pin Charlotte with a backslide pin. After the match, Charlotte throws the referee across the ring and stomps on him in the corner before elbowing him in the back of the head. Referees have to stop Charlotte, but Charlotte goes back on the attack not once but twice.

Raw Talk: Charlotte Flair has been suspended indefinitely and fined $100,000 for unprofessional conduct and physically abusing an official.

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