Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 14, 2021

The show begins with Alexa Bliss, who says that even she was taken aback by what Lilly did last week to "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and that she only had good intentions welcoming Baszler to the playground and that things went out of hand. Alexa says that she has put Lilly in time out due to going back on the road and due to concerns from WWE. Suddenly, Nia Jax shows up and tells Alexa that Baszler will see her at Hell In A Cell, then asks Alexa what happened to her as they used to be friends. After Alexa takes offense of Nia allegating that she meant to hurt Baszler and Nia tells Alexa that she will see her in the ring tonight, Alexa tearfully asks for forgiveness before laughing and accepting the challenge.

Before the next match, Sarah Schreiber interviews Charlotte Flair, who says that while she and Rhea Ripley will have a great match at Hell In A Cell, she lacks the maturity to be champion. She says she does not need a match tonight, and that she will make Nikki Cross a flash in the pan. She also says that she will end any hopes of Rhea Ripley being the one to lead the women's division.

Nikki Cross beats Charlotte Flair by count-out after Charlotte Flair showboats in front of Rhea Ripley on the outside for too long. After the match, Charlotte hits Nikki with a big boot, but when she goes for a Figure Four Leg Lock, Rhea Ripley gets in the ring and hits Charlotte with Riptide.

Backstage, Matt Riddle talks with Jeff Hardy, saying he feels like he let Randy Orton down as he asks for tag team match advice. Jeff says that trust is important, for when it is broken, the spirit of the team is gone. Jeff Hardy then tells Riddle to listen to Orton, as he has been in the business for a long time, then opens his eyes as he says he has a match with John Morrison and has to go, surprising Riddle, who had no idea that Jeff had his eyes shut the whole time. Suddenly, Jeff Hardy is gone, then Orton shows up. Riddle apologizes to Orton for letting him down, then Orton tells Riddle not to be another Randy Orton and to instead be more like himself.

The Miz guests on commentary for the next match.

John Morrison beats Jeff Hardy. During the match, Cedric Alexander shows up to get a closer look at the match. After the match, Cedric Alexander apologizes to Jeff Hardy for not showing proper respect to him last week, then says he looked back on their match last week and calls Jeff Hardy a sore winner who disrespected him. He then says he is sorry for not kicking Jeff's "disrespectful ass" into a retirement home, then Jeff Hardy grabs a microphone and says that he will retire if Cedric Alexander can beat him in a match right now.

Jeff Hardy beats Cedric Alexander, keeping his WWE career alive.

Before the next match, Eva Marie shows up for her first match of her return, but Piper Niven - who comes to the ring with Eva Marie - fights for Eva instead..

Piper Niven - who is not even mentioned by name, even after the match - beats Naomi.

In footage from earlier today, Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke's photo shoot is disturbed by Natalya and Tamina practicing in a nearby ring. Natalya and Tamina accuse Dana and Mandy of being lazy and says their brains didn't open doors for them. Mandy Rose then tells Natlaya and Tamina that if it weren't for their famous names, doors would have been shut for them years ago. This starts a brawl in the practice ring between both teams, and officials and referees have to break it up.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Drew McIntyre, who says that he will call Bobby Lashley "Trashley" from now on before briefly addressing his match tonight with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. McIntyre then recalls the strategy of the great Scottish warrior William Wallace, then says his strategy this Sunday will be cold and calculated and will earn him the WWE Championship.

Randy Orton and Matt Riddle beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) after Orton counters the Honor Roll with an RKO.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Rhea Ripley, who calls tonight another example of why Charlotte Flair is the delusional one and cannot control herself when she is around. She says that Charlotte is too focused on mending her bruised ego, and says it unfortunate to see someone so powerful crumble before stating she will send Charlotte to the back of the line on Sunday.

Rhea Ripley beats Asuka. After the match, Rhea Ripley is attacked from behind by Charlotte Flair. Both women brawl until officials and referees show up to physically restrain them, but Charlotte and Rhea still get some licks in on each other before Charlotte is taken out of the ring. Charlotte tries to get back in the ring, but Rhea Ripley hits her with a big boot and gives her a bloody nose. Referees and officials have to keep Charlotte from getting back in the ring.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick tries to get an interview with Bobby Lashley. MVP says he and Lashley do not care about Drew McIntyre's match with AJ Styles, and says that McIntyre has run out of opportunities at the WWE Championship. Lashley says that on Sunday, McIntyre will wish he never mentioned his name after he throws his lifeless body around for the capital offense of going for the WWE Championship (and also admits that he likes McIntyre comparing himself to William Wallace).

Alexa Bliss beats Nia Jax by disqualification after Reginald pulls Alexa off of Nia Jax. After the match, Alexa hypnotizes Reginald by staring at him, and Reginald moves his head in time with Alexa's and even moves his hand upward slightly in time with Alexa's before Alexa runs away.

Backstage, MVP meets with The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). MVP says that Kofimania is dead and that Xavier Woods is to blame, and says that Kofi is wasting his career in tag teams with people who don't measure up. Kofi tells MVP to keep his mouth shut unless he wants to pick his teeth up off the floor, and says he has been successful in WWE due to the support of family and friends and that nothing MVP says will change that. MVP then wishes Kofi luck in his match on Sunday, then says he doesn't have one.

Jaxson Ryker beats Elias by count-out.

We see a video package regarding the Cell.

MVP and Bobby Lashley watch the next match from a pair of couches with their entourage.

Drew McIntyre beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles by disqualification. During the match, MVP and Bobby Lashley confront Drew McIntyre as Omos pulls Styles out of the ring, but before they can do anything, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) show up to even the numbers at ringside. Later on, Lashley attacks McIntyre, and The Viking Raiders rush in and toss Lashley out of the ring, where McIntyre throws Lashley around with a belly-to-belly suplex.

Drew McIntyre and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Omos and Bobby Lashley.

Raw Talk: R-Truth nearly gets on Alexa Bliss' bad side.

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!