Becky Lynch heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Becky says that she missed the fans and that it is good to be back, then says that "the man of the people" should be with the people, then jumps the barricade and high-fives some fans. She also chats with a few of the fans as she says that she is ready to go through hell and flatten fools from the top of cages as she takes care of a lot of business. Becky then admits that things have changed since she has been gone and that some familiar faces have come back, and she cannot wait to slap the head off of every single of them. Bayley then shows up and says that Becky Lynch looked "humbled" being out in the crowd with the peasants before telling her to shut up about putting her body on the line for the people, which she has been doing. Becky gets a "Becky" chant started, which caused Bayley to state that she has gotten no respect for four months while the fans chant for Becky after just one match, and says that the fans do not appreciate her as their role model. Becky tells Bayley not to call the fans "peasants," then says the fans do not appreciate Bayley because she lost and keeps losing. She then says that if Bayley wants to fight right now, then they can fight. As Becky decides to get in the ring, Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky show up and fight her before she can get back over the barricade. Becky hits Bayley and Iyo with a fan's sign before escaping, but Bayley, Iyo and Dakota catch up with her. The three-on-one brawl goes outside of the arena, and Becky flips a table before hitting her assailants with merchandise at a merchandise stand. Bayley nails Becky with a Money in the Bank lunchbox, but that does not stop Becky. Security and officials both have to break up the brawl before it can get worse.
Rhea Ripley vs. "Michin" Mia Yim (the latter going back to her original name with "Michin" as a nickname) ends when Dominik Mysterio gets involved and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles runs in to go after Dominik. After the match, Finn Balor and Damian Priest show up, but so do Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. As The Judgment Day leave, Styles says that everything will end tonight in a eight-person tag team match, which starts next. Both factions brawl, and The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) try to retreat again only to get laid out before the bell rings.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) beat The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) and "Michin" Mia Yim in a eight-person tag match.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Byron Saxton interviews The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Montez says it feels good to be back, but things have changed since as of late. Suddenly, Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) shows up, and Chad Gable says that while The Street Profits have been gone, Alpha Academy has been working and WWE has been better without them. He then says that Alpha Academy has a match with The Street Profits and that Alpha Academy will put them back on the shelf for good. After Dawkins make fun of Gable being shorter than him, The Street Profits say they will come out on top tonight.
The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Solo Sikoa, Sami Zayn) head to the ring. Jey Uso says that they went to war on Saturday and were the ones left standing, and Jimmy Uso says that for the first time ever, there are no cracks in The Bloodline. Jimmy then says that Kevin Owens is mad because Sami Zayn is not "his dawg," but "our dawg." Sami says that he is happy to be completely accepted, and while he admits the last six months were not easy and knew that Jey Uso did not like him, Jey's acceptance of him into the family "was Ucey." Sami then hopes that they are both on the same page with any Bloodline business from here on out before extending his hand, and Jey gives him the same handshake that Jimmy has given him all this time. Before Solo Sikoa can join in on the group hug, Kevin Owens shows up, and Sami Zayn warns Kevin Owens not to do anything drastic before Owens stops Sami to tell him that he totally gets why Sami did what he did on Saturday. Owens says that he has stabbed Sami in the back himself on multiple occasions and that he cannot blame him one bit, then says that their careers have been linked to one another for the last twenty years. Owens then says that after all that time, he says that he is done with Sami Zayn and wants nothing to do with him. Sami says that is fine, as he feels exactly the same way and does not need him anymore when he has The Bloodline. Owens says that he is genuinely happy with him, as the fans can finally see what he has known for twenty years: how great Sami is. He then tells Sami that no matter how many times he is considered family, he is not their real blood and never will be. Jey tells Sami not to worry about this, then says Owens is mad that he does not have any family around him. He then tells Owens that if he has a problem with Sami, he has a problem with him. He tells Jey that while he is done with Sami, he is not done with him, and he is more than happy to kick his ass in the ring later tonight. Jey says he pinned him Saturday and will pin him again tonight before accepting his challenge.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Candice LeRae. Candice says she had not been on Raw for very long when Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky) attacked and injured her, then reintroduces herself to Damage CTRL as the one who will take Dakota Kai out tonight.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Elias and Matt Riddle. Riddle says it feels like he and Elias have been teaming for years, and while Elias admits he is more of a solo artist, he says they work well as a duo. As Riddle thinks about going for tag team gold and Elias entertains the idea after having never won a WWE championship, The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Solo Sikoa, Sami Zayn) show up. Jey Uso says that Elias has never won gold and never will, and says that they can wrestle for the gold any time, anywhere.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis).
Austin Theory heads to the ring. Theory asks "Who's the kid now?" before saying everyone wanted to hold him down and be the nail in his coffin for his career, but he is United States Champion again and does not want to be called "a kid" again after his win on Saturday. He brags about being Bobby Lashley and Seth "Freakin'" Rollins at the same time on the same night to hold the title for a second time and proclaims that he has arrived and he is the future of Raw. Theory says that ever since he arrived on Raw, everyone has had a problem with him because they are jealous of him and want to be him, while the fans see the inevitable and the unescapable, then proclaims that "The Austin Theory era" begins now. Suddenly, Rollins shows up, and Theory asks Rollins what happens when so young, talented and far ahead of everyone else makes "the undisputed future" look like the past. Rollins says Theory may have lucked his way into the United States Championship, but it does not change the fact that Monday nights belong to him. He then says "Congratulations...kid," then dares Theory to hit and fight him before telling him they can do it right here and right now. He then says "Gimme your best shot, kid," but Theory tells Rollins he will fight him "on the champ's time." He also tells Rollins "...and I'm not your damn kid" before leaving the ring. Rollins laughs.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between The Miz and Dexter Lumis.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews The Miz, who has a Louis Vitton bag full of money. He says that he has re-injured his hand and that the match is not happening, then WWE official Adam Pearce shows up and says that the wrong hand is bandaged. Adam Pearce says that nothing Miz does or says will end the match. Miz says he will face Lumis and dash his hopes of becoming a WWE Superstar, then Adam Pearce will hear from his lawyer.
Dexter Lumis beats The Miz in an Anything Goes Match that goes into the crowd and the tech area with Silence to earn his WWE contract and the money from The Miz that he is owed. After the match, WWE official Adam Pearce hands Dexter Lumis a WWE contract to sign and a Louis Vitton bag full of the money that The Miz owes him. Afte the match, Dexter Lumis hands some of the money to children in the front row, then Miz attacks Lumis. Suddenly, The Miz takes a $100 bill from one of the kids in the front row, but on his way out, Johnny Gargano superkicks him. He then takes the $100 bill from Miz's hand and hands it back to the kid. Dexter and Gargano then exchange thumbs up.
Candice LeRae beats Dakota Kai. During the first commercial break, Bayley and Iyo Sky show up, but they are forced by officials as well as Adam Pearce back to the back.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, and Asuka. Bianca says she has felt better, but she is glad that it is over with against Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky). She says that she held the women's division down and made the call to Becky Lynch while Damage CTRL's plans backfired. Alexa, who seems pre-occupied, says that Becky Lynch was a great call.
Kevin Owens beats Jey Uso despite the interference of Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa and despite taking four superkicks as well as his back giving out on a pop-up powerbomb attempt.
This week on Raw Talk: Johnny Gargano and Dexter Lumis! Candice LeRae! The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford)!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
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