Before the next match, Finn Balor says that eleven years ago, Edge was medically forced to quit, yet against all odds, he fought back and strength and determination to overcome and return to professional wrestling. He then says that as with most things in life, one can only outrun fate for so long, and judgment catches up to everyone. Finn Balor says he will act as the cruel hand of fate that reminds Edge that he does not belong in the same ring as him. He then says he will do Edge a favor because he is a nice guy, and that he will beat Edge so badly that he will be down and out to the point that he utters the words "I Quit." Damian Priest says he is excited to witness Finn Balor making Edge say that he quits, and says that this is a warning to anyone who wants to step to them, as they will always rise. Rhea Ripley whispers in Dominik Mysterio's ear, then Dominik says that Rey Mysterio is not "his daddy" in response to the "Who's your daddy?" chants and that he hates Rey so much for lying to him his entire life. Dominik says he has a new family now in The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio), then Finn Balor tells "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles that he could have ended his career last week but chose not to because Styles is his friend. As he tells Styles that he is not a bad guy and to not make him do bad things, Styles shows up for the next match.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Rey Mysterio after Dominik Mysterio dares Rey to hit him only for Rhea Ripley to lay Rey out. After the match, Rey apologizes to Styles, but Styles shoves Rey. As Rey walks away, The Judgment Day attacks Styles from behind, and Finn Balor hits Styles with mounted punches as he tells him that he is his only friend. Damian Priest then hits Styles with the South of Heaven choke slam.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Kevin Patrick interviews Bobby Lashley. After hearing that he has been WWE United States Champion for three months, Lashley says he will not become complacent and that he makes the title, not the other way around, and that he knows what it takes to get here. He says that he has beaten them all, and that he wants another person that has the same drive and desire that he does. Mustafa Ali shows up and says he has it, but nobody has called his number and he is done waiting. He says he is stepping up to the front of the line and getting that opportunity, and when Lashley tells him he will get it in him, Ali turns Lashley around as says he is demanding, not asking. Lashley tells him he will give him that opportunity.
Backstage, Sami Zayn and Jimmy Uso talk about something while Solo Sikoa stands by. Jey Uso shows up ready to handle business, and says that Roman Reigns is pulling up next week for the premiere. Sami Zayn says it is time to put fools on notice. The four of them approach Street Profits, who tells them that Roman Reigns is showing up next week and to acknowledge him. As Street Profits are about to say that they do not own the arena and that they can acknowledge "deez nuts," Jey and Jimmy dare them to finish their sentence and Solo steps up to Dawkins. After Solo says to Dawkins "I'd like to see you try that on me," Dawkins tells Solo he will see him in the ring.
Bobby Lashley beats Mustafa Ali with the Hurt Lock after Ali passes out from the hold in a match where Ali proves himself hard for Lashley to put away. After the match, as Bobby Lashley helps Ali up, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up out of nowhere and hits Lashley with The Stomp twice, with the second Stomp slamming Lashley's head into the United States title. On his way out, Rollins hits Ali with The Stomp on the outside.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins is in the ring. We see some footage from after last week's show where Rollins and Matt Riddle brawl on the outside. Rollins talks about his Fight Pit Match with Riddle and says that the match will be synonymous with his name, and we see a video package for the Fight Pit. Rollins then says that he will show Riddle that he is most dangerous man in the industry at Extreme Rules, then calls Riddle out for their last face-to-face meeting before the match. Riddle shows up without his trademark scooter, and Rollins mentions the no-contact clause which dictates that the match will be off if they get physical before Riddle tells Rollins will kill him this Saturday. As Riddle says that the fans will be singing his song after he beats Rollins, the crowd joins in, much to Rollins' irritation, then Rollins says special guest referee Daniel Cormier will be on his side before mentioning that Riddle can't see his kids after his divorce. Rollins dares Riddle to hit him while mentioning that child support is very support, then breathes on him when Riddle tells him his breath is bad. Riddle asks Rollins that Roman Reigns beat him for the last championship that he had, that Becky Lynch has headlined WrestleMania and he hasn't, and that Rollins has come second to them and will come second to him at Extreme Rules. As Rollins threatens to knock Riddle out, Daniel Cormier shows up on the TitanTron and says this has gone too far and that he is fed up, and that he will lay down the law so that one man walks out the winner. He says that it is time to stop talking and start training as he says he will see them at Extreme Rules, then Rollins and Riddle have a brief staredown where Rollins knocks the hat off Riddle's head before leaving.
Backstage, Bianca Belair, Asuka and Alexa Bliss tell Candice LeRae that she has Dakota Kai handled in her match. (As this happens, a transparent image of a hand followed by a QR code shows up on the screen.)
Backstage, The Miz calls Maryse and tells her that everything is being handled and that everything ends tonight between himself and Dexter Lumis. He also mentions that he has not seen Tommaso Ciampa in weeks. He says that he will not having his birthday celebration until Dexter Lumis is handled. As he talks to Maryse, Dexter Lumis nearly grabs The Miz from behind, but a backstage hand gets his attention, which keeps Dexter from grabbing Miz.
Dakota Kai beats Candice LeRae after Iyo Sky distracts the ref so that Bayley can trip Candice LeRae off the middle rope.
Backstage, Johnny Gargano sees Dexter Lumis in front of a downed Miz on the way to the ring. He then looks back, and Lumis is gone. Gargano wakes Miz up, and Miz notices a drawing of Lumis behind him and his birthday cake made by Lumis and runs away.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai). Bayley says that Sarah will not ruin her mood after Dakota Kai's win tonight, then tells Bianca Belair that it is just the two of them and that Bianca "asked for this."
WWE acknowledges the passing of Japanese wrestling legend Antonio Inoki.
Austin Theory guests on commentary for the next match.
Otis beats Johnny Gargano after Austin Theory hits Gargano in the back with the Money In The Back briefcase in response to Gargano attacking him earlier in the match. After the match, Theory and Gable attack Gargano, then Braun Strowman shows up and knocks Otis down like a domino with a shoulder tackle before grabbing an escaping Gable and throwing him back into the ring.
Braun Strowman beats Chad Gable.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Bobby Lashley in the trainer's room. Lashley says he will crush Seth Rollins' throat so he doesn't have to hear him again, and after Matt Riddle beats Rollins in the Fight Pit, he will break Rollins with the United States title on the line.
Corey Graves moderates a contract signing between Bayley and Bianca Belair for their WWE Raw Women's Championship Ladder Match at Extreme Rules. Bayley arrives first, followed by Bianca Belair. Bayley says that she has done everything she said that she would do since her return and that this shakes Bianca's confidence, then says she did this contract signing for her as she signs the contract. Bayley also talks about how she used to have her ponytail to the side and wore bright colors until the fans gave up on her and stopped caring to the point that her career spiraled and she had to climb back to the top. Bianca tells Bayley to shut up before signing the contract, which has a QR code on the back of it. Bianca tells Bayley that she has this chip on her shoulder that has nothing to do with her, then says comparison is a thief of joy and that Bayley could never be like her. She says that nothing Bayley did worked because she pretended to be someone she was not, then says the audience connected to her because she is authentic and that instead of evolving, Bayley became the "real her." Bianca says that despite Bayley's plans, she stays ready instead of getting ready, and that she will still be champion as it is revealed that Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky are attacking Asuka and Alexa Bliss backstage. Bayley then hits Bianca with a cheap shot as Bianca tries to get to the back. Bianca throws Bayley into the LED board on the ring before running to the back. Bayley laughs as Bianca runs backstage to find out that Asuka's leg has been injured. Alexa Bliss says this is not over, and challenges Iyo Sky to a match tonight.
Solo Sikoa beats Angelo Dawkins despite arguing between Sami Zayn and Jey Uso.
Backstage, Austin Theory talks with Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis), and Theory says they are not done with Johnny Gargano. He says that next week, he will face Gargano and put him down.
We hear from Edge. He says that ever since he come back, he has been pretty transparent about himself. He talks about how he had no choice but to retire until he made it a choice, and says it has become more and more difficult to do what he does. He says that while professional wrestling has been his dream job, it has taken a toll on him and his family and that even his children have noticed this. He gives The Judgment Day credit for making things more difficult and always coming back to pick him apart, but he comes back. He knows Rey Mysterio wants to distance himself from this, and admits it is his fault The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) even exists. Edge says that when his back is against the wall, he has to come out swinging and be "a one-man gang," then tells Finn Balor he is facing a man he has not faced before and that The Judgment Day cannot hurt him enough to make him say that he quits. He hopes that The Judgment Day is ready for a war, because he is.
Iyo Sky beats Alexa Bliss after Bayley distracts the referee and Bayley and Dakota Sky throw Bianca Belair into the ring steps when Bianca confronts Bayley. After the match, Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky) attacks Alexa Bliss. Bayley stomps at Alexa in the corner as Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky pull a ladder out from underneath the ring, and while Bianca Belair makes the save for Alexa, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai hit her with the ladder. Asuka limps into the ring with a Kendo stick and strikes Dakota, but Iyo Sky hits her in the arm and Damage CTRL hit Asuka with the ladder. Damage CTRL then slam both sides of the ladder on a downed Alexa Bliss before Bayley hits Bianca Belair and Alexa Bliss with the Rose Plant and climbing up the ladder with the Raw Women's title to end the show.
This week on Raw Talk: Matt Riddle! The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio)! Johnny Gargano!
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