Jimmy Smith replaces Adnan Virk on commentary this week.
It's time for Miz TV. The Miz appears for the first time since WrestleMania Backlash, and says the past few weeks have been tough without him to command the ship, then says he is sorry for getting injured. He then notices the garlic necklace on John Morrison. Morrison says that they were in a sticky situation and is now ready for anything when it comes to protecting The Miz, then introduces a water gun known as "The Dripstick." Miz then says he had an epiphany and that he had to get back to Raw, as he wanted the fans to see him live, and also had an epiphany that he has done so much in his career that he has to give back. Miz then introduces tonight's guest: Charlotte Flair. Charlotte says that Rhea Ripley has had her fairy tale ending against Asuka, but her fairy tale will become a nightmare when she sends her to Hell in three week. Rhea Ripley then shows up. Rhea tells Charlotte to go to Hell, and the two of them have a staredown before Miz tells them to calm down. Rhea Ripley says she is a nightmare, not a vampire, and that she will still be champion after three weeks. Charlotte mentions Rhea Ripley's failure to beat Nikki Cross in two minutes, and as Charlotte asks how Rhea could possibly beat her, Nikki Cross suddenly shows up. Nikki Cross mentions beating Rhea Ripley last week and says it would only be fair if she faced whoever is champion three weeks from now. Charlotte says if life were fair, she would be champion. Rhea Ripley tells Nikki Cross she earned her respect, then Nikki Cross says she could beat Charlotte in two minutes and earn a title shot, but Charlotte says she could beat Nikki in one minute. Nikki slaps Charlotte, then Charlotte says it's on.
Nikki Cross beats Charlotte Flair in a Beat The Clock Challenge by lasting two minutes against Charlotte.
Backstage, Matt Riddle talks with Damian Priest about getting back on the road and also brushes up on his Spanish. Randy Orton suddenly shows up and decides to take their tag team seriously, and asks him to be in his corner tonight and maybe learn something.
Randy Orton beats Xavier Woods with the Bro Derek.
Backstage, MVP and Bobby Lashley are in the executive suite with Lashley's entourage.
Backstage, Reginald tells Nia Jax he does not need her protection against Shayna Baszler tonight, and asks her to see the match from ringside so she can see for herself.
Reginald beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler after fire erupts from the turnbuckles, distracting Baszler and allowing Reginald to win with an O'Connor Roll. Nia Jax celebrates with Reginald backstage after the match.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Drew McIntyre. Drew says that tonight is about just him and Kofi Kingston, and while he respects Kofi and admits he has earned what he has gotten, he also feels that Kofi could beat Lashley like he said he could. McIntyre says that he was once like Kofi, as he had to invest in himself and put off having kids to get to where he is, and while he respects Kofi, he will do what Kofi has yet to do and go through him to face Lashley for the WWE Championship.
Mace and T-Bar beat The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado).
Sheamus heads to the ring. He says that he cannot wait to get back on the road, then says that Humberto Carrillo and Ricochet will not get anywhere near the United States Championship and will only earn participation trophies if they keep trying. He says that Humberto and Ricochet are "purveyors of scumbaggery" and are not championship material, then says he created his open challenge to find somebody worthy of the United States title, saying that Humberto and Ricochet cannot lace his boots. Sheamus says he will face Humberto and Ricochet one-on-one before sending them back to catering where they belong, and after he asks who will face him first, he gets Ricochet.
Ricochet beats Sheamus after Humberto Carrillo shows up, distracting Sheamus.
Humberto Carrillo beats Sheamus after Ricochet distracts Sheamus. During the match, Humberto bloodies Sheamus' nose with a well-placed drop kick.
We hear from Eva Marie, who says that WWE is where everything took off for her, but she had to take a break and find herself. She says that life will knock you down, and that it takes courage to keep getting back up. Eva Marie says that she is back to finish what she started, and not only will she be a voice for herself, but for the Superstars of WWE.
Natalya and Tamina guest on commentary for the next match.
Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke beat Naomi and Lana.
Cedric Alexander beats Shelton Benjamin with the Neuralyzer after hitting Shelton with a thumb to the eye.
Backstage, Elias talks with Jaxson Ryker, saying they have a great opportunity and that he knows they can win, and that they need a gameplan. When Elias asks Jaxson Ryker if he has ever been in battle, Jaxson asks Elias the same question, saying he's been in Iraq.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Kofi Kingston, who says that his family is no detriment and is part of his success, saying he does it for them and that McIntyre took a cheap shot despite his respect for him. Kofi says that unlike him, McIntyre has yet to beat Bobby Lashley while he did it on his first try, then says he and McIntyre will square up and leave it all in the ring tonight before he beats McIntyre and goes on to beat Lashley for the WWE Championship.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against Elias and Jaxson Ryker after Elias leaves Ryker high and dry, walking out on him as he tries to make the tag.
Backstage, Reginald is met by Nia Jax, who asks him if he is sure to take an invitation to Alexa's Playground by Alexa Bliss. Reginald says he will be fine, and Nia says she will get the champagne ready.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Elias, who says that Jaxson Ryker has become unhinged and that he was looking out for himself last week and was not there when he needed help. He says that Ryker's unpredictability concerns him, and says being on the road with him makes him sick and unwilling to be around him.
It's time for Alexa's Playground. Tonight's guest is Reginald. As Reginald says he feels great, Lilly asks Reginald about Cirque du Soleil. Before he can answer, Reginald is attacked by "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Alexa tells Baszler that she was not invited today because Lilly doesn't like her. Baszler says that she considers Alexa a problem and that the two of them should have a chat, saying she will see her next week before telling Lilly "You're just a stupid doll."
Backstage, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) talk with Mansoor, saying that Mansoor needs a chant or a war cry. Mansoor gets it right away, and Ivar tells him to have fun. Suddenly, Mustafa Ali shows up and tells Mansoor to be careful who he befriends, as he will be stabbed in the back. After Ali tells Mansoor not to trust anybody, Mansoor asks "Then why should I trust you?" Ali tells Mansoor "Now you're getting it."
Backstage at the executive suite, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP and Bobby Lashley. MVP talks about both Kofi Kingston and Drew McIntyre, then Lashley says that he has beaten both men and neither will take the WWE Championship. MVP then says that the executive suite is better than a 90-day suspension without pay, and Lashley agrees before saying that nobody will end "The Almighty Era."
Drew McIntyre beats Kofi Kingston with a Claymore Kick on a mid-air Kofi to face Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship at Hell In A Cell. Both Kofi and McIntyre shake hands after the match, then Bobby Lashley shows up and stares McIntyre down from the stage.
Raw Talk: "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos have a message for Randy Orton and Matt Riddle.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
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