Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 31, 2020

In memory of "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, 1939 - 2020.

Randy Orton shows up to start tonight's show. It is announced that Drew McIntyre will not be here tonight, but will be cleared for Clash of Champions. There will be three matches tonight: Keith Lee vs. Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton and Dominik Mysterio (who replaces Rey Mysterio due to an injury Rey suffered last night) vs. Seth Rollins. The winners of these matches will face each other in a Triple Threat Match to decide who faces McIntyre for the WWE Championship at Clash of Champions. Orton mentions that McIntyre gave him another shot at the WWE Championship out of pity, and that he attacked him three times and sent him to the hospital in response. He says the only thing McIntyre deserves is the fractured jaw he gave him. He says that McIntyre deserves to be in pain every single day, and that he himself is the only person promising kicks at Clash of Champions. On the subject of McIntyre saying he is entitled, Orton says he should not have to fight for a WWE Championship rematch, but he will jump through the hoops and face McIntyre for the WWE Championship again, assuming McIntyre be able to make it to Clash of Champions first. Orton says that he has it under good authority that McIntyre is reminiscing with some good friends about how Orton punted him, then displayed a doctored photo of McIntyre, with Edge, Christian, Big Show, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels all in hospital beds. Suddenly, Keith Lee shows up. Lee tells Orton that he has done well for himself and is fixated on talking about the havoc he has caused over the last few months in order to forget that he beat him at Payback. Lee says Orton may be the best to put on a pair of wrestling boots, but he gave him no choice but to bask in his glory, then says a victory like his over a legend killer like Orton means he should get a chance at the WWE Championship. As Keith Lee mentions how McIntyre will make good on his word against Orton, he is suddenly attacked from behind by Dolph Ziggler.

Keith Lee beats Dolph Ziggler to advance to tonight's Triple Threat Match.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. On the subject of how they won the women's tag team titles, Nia and Shayna are still at each other throats, with Nia saying Shayna holds the other title for her. Suddenly, Asuka shows up and butts in on the interview, and she shows no fear when confronted about it by Nia and Shayna.

Backstage, Adam Pearce asks security to make sure that Retribution does not ruin things tonight or else they will be replaced.

Charly Caruso interviews Asuka in the ring. When asked who is most deserving of a shot at the WWE Raw Women's Championship, Asuka says she has beaten many great women, then laughs and says it doesn't matter, as she is ready for anything. Suddenly, Mickie James shows up, and says she recognizes greatness when she sees it. She calls Asuka one of the greatest women's champions of all time, and says she is coming for the Raw Women's Championship. Suddenly, Lana and Natalya show up, and Natalya says she cannot simply get a championship shot just like that after failing six times. Lana says Mickie has failed to evolve, and as she challenges Mickie to a fight, Asuka says she is ready for all three women. Lana and Natalya attack Mickie and Asuka, but Mickie and Asuka clean house.

Connor's Cure is the focus for September once again.

Backstage, Cedric Alexander and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) are met by Demi Burnett, who is impressed that Cedric turned down the invitation to join The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) before kissing Ivar. Meanwhile, Angel Garza is not far behind.

Asuka guests on commentary for the next match.

Mickie James beats Lana.

Backstage, Charly Caruso is near Aleister Black's door when Randy Orton comes out of it.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce). Billie Kay says she never thought their friendship would come to what it has become, and Peyton Royce says that having each other was their only constant in WWE. Billie and Peyton agree that The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) will self-destruct and that the women's tag team titles will be in their hands.

Before the next match, Kevin Owens is attacked from behind by Aleister Black. Owens, despite not being in a position to wrestle, fights Owens, but succumbs to the RKO only seconds later. Randy Orton beats Kevin Owens to advance to tonight's Triple Threat Match.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Rey Mysterio. Rey says that getting closure against Seth Rollins last night was important to him, and while it means the world to him to beat Seth, his loss is his son's gain. Rey says that injuries happen, and if there was anyone he would want to take his place, it would be his son. Dominik Mysterio says he may be the underdog, but after last night, his confidence is on another level and he has a 619 for Rollins.

Tonight on Raw Underground: Apollo Crews vs. Shelton Benjamin!

It's time for The MVP Lounge. MVP and Shelton Benjamin introduce Bobby Lashley to the ring. MVP says he knows a lot of men who have made mistakes due to youthful exuberance, and that Apollo Crews is no exception. He says that no matter how successful Crews gets, there are three definites: death, taxes and Lashley. Lashley said he did what he said he would do to Apollo at Payback, and that Apollo decided to get some payback afterwards. Lashley says he would have done the same thing, but warns Apollo he will get him back. Shelton says that since Apollo wants to act like a little punk, he will beat him like a little punk at Raw Underground. MVP then addresses The Viking Raiders and Cedric Alexander, but Cedric shows up. MVP holds Lashley and Shelton back, then asks Cedric if he has had a change of heart. Cedric says no, then says he did not come alone. The Viking Raiders are suddenly behind Lashley and Shelton, and they and Cedric go on the attack.

Cedric Alexander and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) with a schoolkid pin along with a grabbing of the tights from Cedric to MVP. After the match, Shelton and Lashley have to hold MVP back, but MVP is smiling.

Backstage, The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) attack Cedric Alexander. Apollo Crews and Ricochet run in just in time for The Hurt Business to walk away.

The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) beat The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce). As per pre-match stipulation, The Riott Squad gets an opportunity at the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships, while The IIconics are forced to split up. The IIconics are devastated.

Before the next match, Seth Rollins chews out Murphy for kicking him in the head and getting pinned in the middle of the ring by Dominik Mysterio last night. He says he cannot have any mistakes tonight, and tells Murphy to get out of the ring and out of his sight until he figures out what kind of man he is and what side of history he is on. Rollins slaps Murphy in the back of his head as he leaves. Murphy turns towards Rollins on the stage as he leaves, and he is suddenly attacked by Dominik Mysterio, getting the next match started early.

Seth Rollins beats Dominik Mysterio to advance to tonight's Triple Threat Match. After the match, Rollins hits Dominik with The Stomp again.

On Raw Underground, Titus O'Neil decimates an opponent. Another opponent steps up, but Titus sends him to the mat and pummels him quickly. He is soon challenged by Riddick Moss. Riddick Moss gets the upper hand at first, but Titus O'Neil gets back to his feet and tosses him out of the ring before fighting him on the outside and laying out a random crowd member. Riddick Moss kicks Titus O'Neil in the ground and then lays him out to get the win.

Backstage, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) introduce the Coach Dawkins Scouting Report regarding Andrade, Angel Garza and Zelina Vega, who they then proceed to make fun of.

In footage from earlier today, Akira Tozawa and his ninjas are denied entry into the building. He soon finds out the security guard is really a referee, and he is soon pinned by R-Truth, who wins the WWE 24/7 Championship. Tozawa tosses the ref in the van and goes after R-Truth.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) vs. Andrade and Angel Garza ends after Retribution shows up. Angel Garza helps Demi Burnett escape, but Zelina Vega, Andrade and The Street Profits are laid out by Retribution.

Backstage, Adam Pearce chews out security and tells them to get to their posts.

As The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) take in the fights, Avery Taylor takes on Jessamyn Duke in her Raw Underground debut, but she is quickly defeated. Another woman confronts Jessaymn, but Marina Shafir jumps in and decimates her with a triangle hold. Suddenly, they spy The IIconics in the corner, and Peyton Royce shoves Billie Kay into the ring. Billie Kay is laid out with one kick.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Apollo Crews, Ricochet and Cedric Alexander. Apollo says the old him would have felt sorry for himself, but he is gone and replaced with a man more determined than ever who will not stop until he gets the United States title. Ricochet says taht he and Apollo have Cedric's back, and that MVP doesn't care about friendship, and that the three of them are ready to show that friendship is worth more than any dollar sign.

On Raw Underground, Apollo Crews faces Shelton Benjamin. Apollo Crews goes for a double wrist lock, but both men get back on their feet and run out of the ring. Cedric and Ricochet brawl with Bobby Lashley and MVP on the outside. This brawl soon spills into the ring, and MVP, Lashley and Shelton get the upper hand, with Shelton Benjamin becoming victorious over Apollo Crews.

Backstage, Angel Garza shows more concern with Demi Burnett than everyone else that was in the ring. Garza and Burnett then run into Retribution. Garza runs, and Demi soon follows him.

Randy Orton beats Seth Rollins and Keith Lee in a Triple Threat Match to face Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at Clash of Champions after hitting Keith Lee with the RKO after Keith Lee countered The Stomp with a Spirit Bomb.

Raw Talk: Will MVP get more people within his ranks?

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 3, 2020

The lights briefly go out before the first match of the night. They also go out briefly during Apollo Crews' entrance and during the next match.

Before the next match begins, MVP says that he is the real WWE United States Champion after Apollo Crews failed to show at Extreme Rules, and says that "their beef is done" after this match when he stays champion and Apollo rejoins Cedric Alexander and Ricochet in catering.

Apollo Crews retains the WWE United States Championship against MVP and wins MVP's version of the championship. After the match, Bobby Lashley goes after Apollo, but Apollo escapes him and the Full Nelson.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Apollo Crews. Apollo says Bobby Lashley's strength is like nothing else and that it hurt him and his children see MVP claim to be champion, and says he will celebrate by putting the old title on his wall. Meanwhile, MVP complains about the lights flickering on and off, and says Apollo Crews stole his United States Championship before telling him he does not care about his family and that he wants his rematch. After Shelton Benjamin whispers in his ears, MVP says he wants that rematch at SummerSlam.

We see a large bodyguard near a door backstage.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Bayley and Sasha Banks. Bayley brags about the both of them having all the women's championships, then says they have brought something special for everyone tonight: a new video package of themselves. After the video package is interrupted by Asuka, Bayley and Sasha complain about being disrespected, then "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler shows up, says she has waited long enough to have her own fun, then punches Sasha out.

Backstage, Kevin Owens is met by The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce), who say they would be great guests for his show tonight. Owens says he already has guests tonight, then leaves.

It's time for The Kevin Owens Show. Owens' guest tonight is Ruby Riott. Ruby says it is no secret that she has bad luck since she came back, and that The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) have done their best rubbing salt into that wound just to bring her down in order to bring themselves back up. She says that she recently stuck it to them, but she feels that it would have been better if Liv Morgan was out there with her to celebrate. Owens then brings out Liv, much to Ruby's surprise. Liv says she is here to hear what Ruby has to say and that Owens asked her to be here, then Owens says that when they started, they had something special, and while they are great individuals, they bring the best out of each other. Owens says he has said crappy things and lost friendships to better his career, and while he cannot say if it is worth it for them to be friends, the least Liv can do is hear Ruby out. Ruby says that when she returned, she thought everything would be the same, but she was wrong, and Liv was not only different, but thriving, and felt Liv did not need her, especially after Liv beat her twice. She says that she was not ready for all that change and she took her anger out on her, and that she took it out on Liv, which she admits was wrong. She then remembers the tattoo of their main roster debut on Liv's neck. As Ruby says that she wants The Riott Squad to be stronger than it has ever been, The IIconics show up. Peyton says everyone is sick of hearing them, and says Liv should have stayed in the bathtub. Billie Kay says she is sick of the social media posts concerning them, and says it is time for facts over emotion. The IIconics says that they have been dominating over the last few months and that they are better than them. After Peyton says Liv and Ruby are not IIconic like them, Liv agrees, then says nobody starts a riot like them. Peyton tells Liv and Ruby they have nothing on The IIconics and challenges them to a match. Kevin Owens asks for more technical difficulties for The IIconics when they cannot decide who says their catchphrase, then The IIconics both slap him. Owens asks Ruby and Liv to attack them, which they do.

A man with refreshments is dwarfed in size by the bodyguard by the door backstage.

Liv Morgan and Ruby Riott beat The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce). After the match, The IIconics attacks Liv, but Ruby Riott makes the save. Liv and Ruby then lay Bilie Kay out.

Backstage, Charly Caruso reports on a large box falling over and debris on the ground. Thankfully, nobody was in the area, and that the toppled box may be deliberate. MVP shows up and says that the glitches in the arena should be her real story, and Charly informs him that Apollo Crews has accepted his rematch at SummerSlam. Shelton Benjamin shows up and tells MVP that somebody has stolen the 24/7 Championship, then MVP and Shelton leave.

Drew McIntyre shows up. McIntyre says that Randy Orton has spent 20 years preying on vulnerability and that he is not the guy who would never show how he felt or show a lot of emotion, and would wait until the match is finished to hit someone with an RKO. McIntyre says that is on him and that it will never happen again, then says he knows how motivated Orton is to take the WWE Championship, which is just as much as he is to keep it. McIntyre talks about a time when Vince McMahon looked them in the eye and told them they were the future of the industry, and while things did not quite go to plan, Orton had it handed to him while he had to earn it. McIntyre says Orton's early accolades were fed to him due to his father being "Cowboy" Bob Orton, then says that nobody was cleaning up behind him and says he was fired for his mistakes, unlike Orton. McIntyre then says he has talked to people who have had to clean up after Orton and says that Orton should have been fired far more times than he was. Suddenly, Orton and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair show up. Orton asks McIntyre if his respect for him is not enough, saying he has repaid his respect by saying he was handed everything and does not want to be here, then says he wants to be here and enjoys beating his opponents. Orton admits he appreciates his fighting spirit and says it will make it sweeter when he beats him for the WWE Championship, then admits he should have been fired over and over again. He then says he was never fired because he is more valuable to the company than McIntyre ever will be, then challenges McIntyre to come up with one original opinion about him on his own. McIntyre tells Orton that he represents everything wrong in WWE, and says Orton was the most important part of The Undertaker's documentary was The Undertaker pulling him up to his level when he did not have to due to his love of the business. He then says that Orton has not done the same for anyone else, much like Edge did for him ten years ago, and remembers Orton walking past him in catering as his world crumbled around him, saying nothing to him. McIntyre says he sees "a selfish prick," not a leader, and that he has a bunch of receipts from both him and a host of other people and that he will rip Orton's head off, and that Orton will see it coming.

Backstage, Nia Jax is seen talking with Pat Buck, the same official that she attacked last week.

Backstage, Kevin Owens is talking with Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan when "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair wants a word with him alone. Flair feels that Owens is turning into too much of a guidance counselor, but Owens says he has sacrificed a lot of friendships and said some crappy things to advance his career, but now he wants to take a different path to the top and wants to be a leader. He says that this is the path Randy Orton would take if he wanted to take it, then Flair tells Owens to mind his own business and take care of himself, then he might get a title opportunity at SummerSlam. Owens says that if Flair is so concerned about his career, then he can show what kind of fight he has and Orton can meet him in the ring.

Nia Jax and Pat Buck are in the ring. Nia says she is here to own up to what she did last week. She says she has taken to heart that millions idolize her, and says that when a "scrawny little runt" from WWE management who couldn't cut it in the ring wants to step to her, it is time to step back. Nia then challenges Pat Buck to a match, but Pat Buck says he was only in the ring for the apology. Nia says he will get it after their match, and promises to start off slow so his "little legs" can keep up. Pat is not interested, and Nia says that if he does not want to take the opportunity and that they do not want to talk in private, then he can say what he has to say right now. Pat Buck indefinitely suspends Nia without pay. Nia Jax attacks Pat Buck in response. After Nia Jax leaves, R-Truth runs around ringside with the WWE 24/7 Championship in his hands as he is chased by Akira Tozawa's ninjas and then Shelton Benjamin.

Akira Tozawa beats R-Truth and Shelton Benjamin with the help of his ninjas distracting Shelton, MVP and Bobby Lashley to win the WWE 24/7 Championship for the third time.

Backstage, we see Shane McMahon - who hasn't been seen in almost a year - advertising Raw Underground, which is tonight at 10 PM while an unsanctioned MMA fight is happening in the background.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Dominik Mysterio, who says that while it may be crazy to keep fighting Seth Rollins and that his mind is not in the right place, but if people think he is crazy now, people will think he is even more crazy after wanting a match with Rollins at SummerSlam.

"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler vs. Sasha Banks ends in a no-contest after Asuka attacks Bayley at ringside. After the match, Asuka chases Sasha Banks out of the ring.

Charly Caruso interviews Asuka in the ring. After some footage of what happened in the ring last week, Asuka says that Kairi Sane will be okay, but now, she is not here while she, Bayley and Sasha Banks are. Asuka says she wants a rematch against Sasha for the Raw Women's title at SummerSlam. Suddenly, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler is in the ring. Baszler says she is rooting for her and tells her to win the title back from Sasha while she supports her, as she will be so excited to dismember her and take the title off of her. Sasha and Bayley then show up, and Sasha says the Raw Women's Championship is hers. Sasha then says Asuka can have her rematch, but only if she can beat Bayley next week.

Backstage, Angel Garza flirts with Demi Burnett from The Bachelor, then Andrade shows up. Zelina Vega then says Demi does not belong here, and that she and Garza need to talk. Garza tells Demi he will find a seat for her for his match.

We see Shane McMahon advertise Raw Underground again as another unsanctioned MMA fight happens and dancers are seen in the background.

We are backstage in the foggy room with a ropeless ring. A big man named Dabba-Kato (formerly known as Babatunde) steps onto the ring and absolutely destroys his opponent. Another guy steps onto the ring, but he suffers a very similar fate.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up. Montez Ford mentions Andrade and Angel Garza attacking him and Angelo Dawkins at the commentary table, then Dawkins tells Demi Burnett should be getting a rose from him. Montez Ford then mentions Angel Garza's "velvet track suit," then says it is August and that velvet does not breathe. He then says that The Street Profits have a real bond, unlike Andrade and Garza, whom Zelina Vega just put together.

Angel Garza beats Angelo Dawkins after Montez Ford suddenly collapses at ringside.

Montez Ford collapses again during his match with Andrade.

Backstage, Murphy watches footage of Rollins sacrificing Aleister Black, then stands up after seeing Rollins. Rollins tells Murphy he made the right decision and that he is proud of him, and that Murphy should be proud of himself. After Rollins tells him to look to the future, Murphy asks Rolilns about Dominik, and asks if what Dominik is trying to do is ridiculous. Rollins simply walks away.

Backstage at Raw Underground, Erik decimates an opponent in an MMA fight.

Backstage, Charly Caruso reports from the trainer's room when Angel Garza shows up and tries to flirt with Charly and give her a rose. Zelina Vega and Andrade show up, saying they are all concerned about Montez Ford. As she asks what this means for the Raw Tag Team Championships, Angelo Dawkins comes out of the ring and says that Montez might have been poisoned before the match. Bianca Belair walks out of the room and accuses Zelina, Andrade and Garza of poisoning her husband Montez, and as Zelina asks if she thinks she is stupid enough to do this, Bianca slowly takes her earrings off and lunges at her. Both women have to be separated.

We see footage from earlier today where a bunch of people dressed as ninjas throw firebombs at a power generator.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews MVP, Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin. MVP says that the whole night has been sabotaged, and that all the sabotage has been happening at the same time that Raw Underground started. When Charly Caruso tells them that Raw Underground is taking place nearby, MVP, Lashley and Shelton head for the underground ring.

Seth Rollins and Murphy show up. Rollins says that he and Murphy have some housekeeping to tend to before addressing Dominik Mysterio, and asks Tom Phillips if he considers himself a professional and an unbiased journalist who takes pride in his job and his body of work. Rollins then asks Phillips what he was doing last week when Dominik Mysterio was assaulting him with a Kendo stick, then tells him he was cheering him on and inciting his rage. Rollins says that Tom's voice matters, for he is the voice of Raw, and he is part of the greater good whether he likes it or not, for his voice tells people what to think and it is his job to call it down the middle, or else he incites bias, does a poor job and incites liability. He says it is time to find a new voice, then commands Murphy to take Philips. Samoa Joe stands up and confronts Rollins and Murphy, and gives them a choice to either get in the ring and make their point or make it physical. He also tells Rollins and Murphy that he was laughing harder than anyone at the announce table. Rollins tells Joe he does not want to do this, but Joe says he does. He takes the headset off, and Murphy and Rollins back off. Rollins says that if Joe wants to do this, then they can settle it in the ring, and tells Joe that whatever happens to him is his fault. After the commercial break, Seth Rollins and Murphy are in the ring with steel chairs while Samoa Joe is outside of the ring. Suddenly, Dominik Mysterio shows up with a Kendo stick and fights Rollins and Murphy. Once again, Dominik outsmarts Rollins and Murphy at their own game, and Rollins tells Dominik that if he wants to fight him at SummerSlam, he accepts.

Backstage at Raw Underground, Dolph Ziggler takes down an opponent and makes him tap to a sleeper hold. Suddenly, MVP, Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin show up, and MVP announces that Raw Underground is under new management. He says that The Hurt Business now runs Raw Underground, and Bobby Lashley gets his first opponent, whom he immediately lays waste to. MVP then wants an opponent, and The Hurt Business gang up on a random guy who quickly gets beaten up by MVP. All of a sudden, Brennan Williams wants to pick a fight, and he is laid out by Shelton Benjamin. MVP, Shelton and Lashley then attack whoever has yet to leave the room. MVP then says that he, Lashley and Shelton are The Hurt Business, and that business is booming.

Raw Talk: R-Truth talks about whether he will fight on Raw Underground.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 13, 2020

Tonight's show starts with The VIP Lounge. MVP's guest tonight is Dolph Ziggler, whom MVP calls one of the most selfless people that he has ever met and the nicest guy that he knows. Ziggler says that he will turn Drew McIntyre into the same man that he picked up and took underneath his wing when he is done with him on Sunday as he sends him out of the door and takes the WWE Championship, and says that without him, Drew would not be successful. After Ziggler says that McIntyre will turn into another guy asking how for a hand-out, MVP thanks Dolph for all of his selflessness, and Dolph says he will lose the WWE Championship due to a lack of gratitude. McIntyre shows up and says that tonight is about him and Ziggler, and says that after what happened last week, he has come to the conclusion that Ziggler uses people and that they were never friends, with him doing all of Ziggler's dirty work. He goes on to say that while Ziggler is one of the most talented people in the business, he tells Ziggler - who tries to interrupt him - that he will hurt, maim and torture him and make him regret bringing him to Raw, as whatever happens Sunday is on Ziggler. McIntyre then says he needs a little bit of action right now, then sucker punches Ziggler before leaving.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Andrade, Angel Garza and Zelina Vega. Zelina Vega accuses Charly of pushing a false narrative that Andrade and Garza cannot get along and states that they have been on a hot streak as of late and that no man can stand up to them and all the women are beneath her. Garza says they can beat The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) before handing Charly a rose, and Andrade says that if Garza has his back, he has Garza's. Suddenly, The Viking Raiders show up. Erik says that the Raiders have been dominant for the past year, and that Andrade and Garza have dishonored their competition and their friends in The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), and tonight, they run through them. Ivar hands Garza's rose to Charly, much to Garza's chagrin.

Andrade and Angel Garza beat The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) in an elimination tag team match.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Ruby Riott, but they are interrupted by The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce), who mock Ruby for having no friends again and losing to them, and say their tag team match will soon become a handicap match. Ruby Riott introduces Bianca Belair, who is more than happy to beat up The IIconics tonight.

Ruby Riott and Bianca Belair beat The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce).

Backstage, R-Truth congratulates Ricochet for being Raw MVP, but Ricochet says he is wrestling Bobby Lashley with MVP tonight. Cedric Alexander reminds R-Truth that he has a match with Randy Orton, but R-Truth says he was challenged by "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Cedric tells R-Truth that Ric Flair challenged him on Orton's behalf, but after figuring that out, he leaves, then meets Tozawa and asks him to help him become a black belt in ten minutes. He refuses, then tries to pin R-Truth for the 24/7 title. R-Truth kicks out. Tozawa summons his ninjas, and Cedric and Ricochet stand alongside R-Truth. R-Truth settles this by challenging Tozawa to a match for the 24/7 title in the ring right now.

Before the next match, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler shows up. Tozawa sics his ninjas on her, but Baszler finishes them off in seconds. Tozawa leaves the ring, then Baszler shifts her attention to R-Truth. R-Truth says "I'll let myself out," then leaves the ring. Baszler says she has been so patient and allowed everyone to have their fun, but she is done. She says all these "weak-minded Women's Champions" are running around fooling themselves into thinking they are in control. She says that she is here to shatter the illusion that her history of violence is a distant memory with a harsh dose of reality, and she is that reality.

Backstage, Seth Rollins asks Murphy what is troubling him. Murphy asks Rollins if he and Rey Mysterio are going to willfully blind each other, but Rollins says nothing of significance does not happen without sacrifice, and that Rey asked for this. He asks Murphy to stay backstage and focus on his match with Aleister Black, as he has a message to deliver.

Seth Rollins shows up. Rollins says he knows what "an eye for an eye" means, and says that he thought Rey used it as a metaphor for revenge. However, he has come to understand that Rey meant it literally, and he is trying to comprehend how they got to this point. Rollins says he wants to lead Raw into a brighter future, and Rey has resisted every step of the way to the point that they are in a match where the only way to win is to pluck the other's eyeball from its socket. Rollins says that there has never been such a match sanctioned with a stipulation so sadistic and barbaric, and says that he never meant to harm Rey, as Rey presented himself in a time of need and he fulfilled the prophecy. He says this prophecy was handed down by the fans, who have asked him to lead the way for Raw. He says that Extreme Rules will be the horror show it is advertised to be, as Rey has forced his hand and forced him to tear his eye out and leave him completely blind. He says that Sunday will be the end of Rey Mysterio, but also a new beginning for Raw. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up. Owens says that he expected Rey to pick a more traditional match last week, and as disturbed as he is by the "eye for an eye" stipulation, he finds it more disturbing that a "scumbag" like Rollins took a respectable legend to the point that he wants to gouge his eyes out. Owens says he knows where Rey is coming from, as he wanted to end his own career at WrestleMania if it meant shutting Rollins up. He then says he has a eye patch for him from his friend Jean-Pierre LaFitte. Rollins sics Murphy on Owens, but Aleister Black runs in. Aleister attacks Murphy, starting a brawl on the ramp.

Aleister Black beats Murphy by disqualification after Rollins pulls Aleister out of the ring after he hits Black Mass on Murphy as Murphy is standing on the middle rope. After the match, Owens goes after Rollins, then Dominick and Rey Mysterio show up.

Kevin Owens beats Seth Rollins after Rollins blinds Owens and Rey Mysterio, Dominick and Aleister Black all distract Rollins from the ring apron. After the match, Rey says that Rollins tried to end his career, terrorized his family, put his hands on his son and crossed every line there is to cross, and on Sunday, he will make a sacrifice of his own and tear Seth's eye out.

Backstage, Big Show talks with "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Flair says that when he looks back on the big men he has wrestled, Big Show has the most skill and athletics and has done it all. Flair then tells Big Show that he is picking a fight that he cannot win, as he has been out of the business for so long, and says that he should leave healthy while he can, as Randy Orton is at the top of the business right now. Big Show tells Flair that he knows what he is doing, and that he has never seen Orton like he is now. He says that Orton has no empathy, and asks Flair if he is willing to sacrifice his friendships so that Orton can become a legend killer.

Backstage, Randy Orton says it is lucky if you exit the industry with a handful of friends you made while in it. Orton says he had that handful of friends, and says that Edge could not trust him. Orton says he sent Edge back home, then Christian showed up to defend him. Orton says there is nothing wrong with defending, but Christian accepted his offer for one more unsanctioned match. As for Big Show, they have history together, which baffles him as to why he would risk his friendship with him. Orton then calls "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair family, and says it would be a shame if Flair did anything to jeopardize their friendship. As for R-Truth, he has all his respect, which will make it a shame when he is just another chapter for the legend killer.

Before the next match, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair shows up to congratulate R-Truth on his career, then says that Randy Orton will not punt him tonight and will just RKO him because he likes R-Truth much like he does.

Randy Orton quickly beats R-Truth.

After the match, Flair tries to stop Orton from hitting R-Truth with the punt, but Big Show shows up. Orton threatens to punt R-Truth's head and finish his career if Big Show takes another step. He says punting Edge and Christian hurt him more than it hurt him, then says he was saving his punt for Big Show. He then challenges Big Show to finish what they started in an unsanctioned match next week, and Big Show gladly accepts, chasing Orton out of the ring.

Backstage, MVP and Bobby Lashley meet with Cedric Alexander and Ricochet. Cedric tells MVP that he is not interested, then he and Ricochet leave. Sarah Schreiber then interviews MVP, who says that his victory against Apollo Crews is a foregone conclusion and that he and Lashley will celebrate after Sunday. Lashley says that tonight, Ricochet will be nursing injuries or worse courtesy of "the hurt business." Sarah Schreiber then finds Drew McIntyre backstage. Drew McIntyre says he was giving Dolph Ziggler a chance by letting him pick the stipulation, then he is attacked by Ziggler. Officials have to separate both men.

Lashley beats Ricochet with the full nelson. After the match, Cedric Alexander tries to make the save, but he also falls victim to the full nelson.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Big Show, who makes it clear that he has accepted Randy Orton's challenge to an unsanctioned match.

Before the next match, Sasha Banks replays the tribute video package for her and Bayley.

Bayley and Sasha Banks retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) with a Banks Statement to Kairi Sane.

Raw Talk: Is Drew McIntyre's rage working against him?

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 22, 2020

Drew McIntyre shows up to start tonight's show. McIntyre talks about last week's match with R-Truth against MVP and Bobby Lashley, then says it is time to look to the future. Before he can say anything else, however, Dolph Ziggler shows up. Ziggler announces that after AJ Styles was traded to SmackDown, he and Bobby Roode were been traded to Raw in return. He then says he is happy to see Drew as WWE Champion, then says Drew owes him. Ziggler then goes on and says that years ago, Drew was fired, and that Drew would have been done if it were not for him bringing Drew to the main roster. He then says Drew is WWE Champion because of him, then says he knows Drew needs a challenger for Extreme Rules. Ziggler then says that all he is asking for is what he is owed, but McIntyre reminds Ziggler that he has done nothing but lose since they split apart because Ziggler became what they used to despise: an entitled jackass. McIntyre then mentions that he does need an opponent for Extreme Rules, then mentions Ziggler's old "Scottish Psychopath" nickname for him and tells him what he is capable of now before asking if he still wants the match. Ziggler says yes, and McIntyre says the match is official.

Nia Jax shows up with a steel chair and sits in the center of the ring. Nia says that Charlotte Flair got what she wanted tonight regardless of whether she deserved it or not while she was cheated out of a championship at Backlash by a crooked referee. Suddenly, R-Truth shows up. R-Truth says he is supposed to have a match against an evil leader of a ninja clan in Akira Tozawa for the WWE 24/7 Championship, then thinks Nia is the real Tozawa, as ninjas are masters of deception and disguise. Nia says she is not in the mood, then R-Truth sees Akira Tozawa behind the announce table. As ninjas surround the ring, Truth says he sees two Tozawas, then runs over the barricade. Charlotte Flair then shows up. Charlotte says that Nia squandered her last two title matches and dropped the ball, and now she is throwing "a huge hissy-fit." Nia says Charlotte gets what she wants because of her dad being "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, then Charlotte gets in the ring. After Nia says that her father has helped her career, she tells Charlotte has never beaten her and has only beaten "easy targets," for she is the only woman built to take her crown. Charlotte hits Nia, and both women brawl in the ring, leading referees to run into the ring and separate them.

Backstage, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) are ready for their tie-breaker with The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik), who soon show up as soon as they are about to say that "The Viking Profits" are forever. Dawkins says that when the bell rings, it is on and they will do what it takes to stay champions. Erik tells The Street Profits that nothing will stop them from taking the titles back. As both teams leave, Zelina Vega shows up and smiles, as if she has an idea.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik). After the match, The Street Profits are attacked by Andrade and Angel Garza, who run when The Viking Raiders rush back into the ring.

Backstage, Austin Theory and Murphy try to speak to Seth Rollins, who tells them that he has a message for Rey Mysterio and that soon, all will be revealed.

Backstage, Seth Rollins says that sometimes in life, we are destined for roles beyond our choices and that he did not choose to be the Monday Night Messiah as Rey Mysterio did not choose to be a sacrifice. He then says the difference between himself and Rey is that he he has embraced his role in the greater good, while Rey has been defiant and that defiance breeds suffering. He also says that Rey has allowed his son Dominick to become involved. Rollins that whatever becomes of Rey and Dominick will be on Rey, as the greater good is coming for us all and there is nothing Rey can do to stop it. Rollins says that while legends never die, they can outlive their welcome.

Backstage in the trainer's room, Charly Caruso interviews Charlotte Flair, who says her arm will be just fine holding the WWE Raw Women's Championship. As she leaves, Charly Caruso hears Andrade, Zelina Vega and Angel Garza, and interviews them. Angel Garza says that when you know what you want, you know you have to take risks. Zelina says the three of them are now a united front and have turned their differences into strength and will be taking a common prize: the Raw tag team titles.

Asuka retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship with the Asuka Lock.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Nia Jax, who says it would be a real shame to kick Charlotte Flair while she is down.

We hear from Edge, who admits that Randy Orton won at Backlash but did not live up to his claim of being the greatest technical wrestler. He says he felt the panic when he was about to hit the Anti-Venom, and that it caused Orton to hit him with a low blow. He says that while Orton beating him means everything in his world, him beating Orton is what he expects, and he is ashamed that he did not hit the low blow first. He says that will not happen again. Edge goes on to say that he lit a fire in Orton's gut and reminded him that he is "The Legend Killer," and says that his injury has reminded him to wake up a side of him that has laid dormant for way too long. He says that after what Orton did to his life-long friend Christian, he woke up a side of him that will sink to any level to get what he wants, and now he wants to embarrass and emasculate Orton. He says that his family will know that Orton is not okay, and while Orton has voices in his head, he will scream louder than all of them and tear his life apart brick by brick from the inside. Edge tells Orton that he has no idea what he has done, and that he has woke him up.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Randy Orton, who says that when a snake feels threatened, it will strike wildly and blindly to survive, which is what he did to Edge and Christian. He says he will do to defend his family and livelihood and to survive, and while he wishes Edge and Christian a full recovery, he recommends they do it far away from him.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Charlotte Flair, who says she is not happy with what happened tonight. As she says that targeting her arm is the only way Asuka won tonight, she is suddenly attacked by Nia Jax. Nia slams the lid of a box on Charlotte's arm before leaving.

Before the next match begins, MVP and Bobby Lashley show up. Akira Tozawa hides underneath the ring as MVP and Lashley attack the ninjas and confront R-Truth. Lashley then puts R-Truth in the full nelson before leaving with MVP. After Lashley and MVP leave, Tozawa comes out from underneath the ring and pins R-Truth to win the WWE 24/7 Championship.

Backstage, Natalya says she feels bad for Charlotte Flair and says that the women's division needs her leadership, as Asuka is not the best leader. She then chews out Sarah Schreiber for not interviewing her, as they have no time for her announcement due to her match being next.

Natalya beats Liv Morgan with the Sharpshooter following the distraction by Lana.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Big Show, who says that just when he thinks he's seen it all, he's seen ninjas. He says he was only here last week to say hello to some old friends, then he had an opportunity to fight ninjas. He says that his career is mostly focused on his acting career, but right now, he has some business from last week to take care of and he can still be an angry, heartless giant.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship is official for Extreme Rules.

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair shows up. Ric tells Nia Jax that she will wish she worked in a different environment when his daughter Charlotte Flair comes back, then says that Randy Orton is the greatest wrestler today after punting Edge and Christian back into retirement. He then introduces Randy Orton to the ring. Ric calls Orton the best performer in the history of WWE, then shakes his hand. Orton thanks Ric, saying it is nostalgic that they are both in the ring, and that nostalgia can be confused with legacy. He says it is nostalgic that Ric hit Christian with a low blow and that he punted Christian last week, and that Edge stepped in the ring for the very last time at Backlash. Orton then calls the fire reignited in him to become "The Legend Killer" once again is him reigniting his legacy, and that he gets nothing but pleasure from it. Suddenly, Big Show shows up. Big Show says he will not let Flair glorify everything Orton did, and that Orton will pay for what he did to Edge and Christian. He says that Orton has been nothing more than "a narcissistic parasite" who will feed on anyone he feels will get him to the next level. He says that Orton latches on to performers who make him look better as he lacks what it takes to better himself, and that Orton only cares about getting what he wants and leaving the host to die. Big Show says that Edge is not done and that he will make Orton pay for what he has done, but he will not do it alone as he will break every bone in Orton's body. Orton says he knows he will not lay a hand on him or Flair, as he respects both of them and he took Big Show under his wing, and that Big Show is indeed a future Hall of Famer and legend. He did not expect to anger Big Show, but he says it would be tragic for him to share the same fate as Edge and Christian. This does not bother Big Show, who wants to fight Orton. Orton leaves, saying he is focused and motivated and that what happens next is on Big Show.

We look back on Razor Ramon and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels' Ladder Matches from WrestleMania 10 and SummerSlam 1995, courtesy of Sonic.

Bayley and Sasha Banks retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) with a Banks Statement to Peyton Royce. After the match, Sasha shows interesting in being a double champion, and tells Bayley she wants a title shot at Extreme Rules. Sasha then says she is challenging Asuka for the WWE Raw Women's Championship. Asuka shows up and tells Sasha she is not the boss of her, then says she accepts her challenge. Asuka is then attacked by Bayley and Sasha, and quickly falls victim to the Banks Statement.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Bobby Lashley, who says he should be WWE Championship but isn't because of R-Truth. MVP says that Lashley is "a man revitalized" and free of distractions, and says he could work wonders for Apollo Crews' career. He says that Crews does not understand the business side of being a champion, and says that under his learning tree, he could become one of the best United States Champions since himself, and if he makes the wrong decision, that is on him. MVP and Lashley then head towards the ring.

Backstage, Ruby Riott meets with Liv Morgan, who says that nothing has gone her way and that she does not feel like feeling worse than she already does.

It's time for The VIP Lounge. Tonight's guest is Apollo Crews. MVP tells Crews that he gained a lot of respect for him after beating him to get a shot at the WWE United States Championship, then realized that Crews needs someone to keep him from bad decisions after he blew out his knee. As MVP tries to persuade Crews to join him, Crews says he made it this far without help, and while he appreciates his offer, his answer is still no. MVP tells Crews he has the potential to be one of the best champions of all time, but not without him in his corner. Crews asks what MVP will do to make tonight's match harder for him, and says he has deal with people like him throughout his life and will not let the United States title change who he is. MVP mentions his 343-day reign, then warns Crews there won't be a third chance, and tells him that the United States title will come back home where it belongs before Shelton Benjamin shows up. As Shelton confronts Crews, MVP distracts Crews, allowing Benjamin to hit Crews with a cheap shot and throw him into the ring post. MVP warns Crews never to put himself in a two-on-one situation. He then tells him that this piece of advice is free, and that the next one is going to cost him.

Apollo Crews retains the WWE United States Championship against Shelton Benjamin. After the match, MVP tries to raise Crews' hand in victory on the ramp, and when Crews confronts him for it, he is put in the full nelson by Bobby Lashley.

Backstage, Rey Mysterio tells Dominick that they will show Seth Rollins how the Mysterio family rolls.

Rey Mysterio and Dominick show up. Rey says that one of the most terrifying things to happen to a parent is not being able to get a hold of one's child, and last week, Dominick scared him when he went to avenge what Seth Rollins did to him. He did not expect Dominick to get out of a three-on-one situation, but he did, and while he is proud of him, he is angry with him as he worried his family, and tells him that he will always be his child no matter what. Rey then says that since Dominick fought for him, he will fight for Dominick, and that he must get revenge against Rollins on his own. Dominick tells Rey he isn't going anywhere, and tells Rollins that this family is going to fight. Rollins shows up, and tells Rey and Dominick that if they want a fight, then they are putting him in a difficult position over who to destroy first. He then says this is fate, prophecy and destiny and that both men are at the same place at the same time. After saying two eyes are better than one, he slowly walks down the ramp, then kneels down at the bottom of it as Murphy and Austin Theory show up. Suddenly, Humberto Carrillo and Aleister Black attack Murphy and Theory and send them into the ring, and Dominick, Aleister and Carrillo make quick work of them. Rollins tries to talk his way out, but he is quickly overpowered. As Rey and Dominick take Rollins to the steel steps, Murphy and Theory are forced to attack everyone to save Rollins. Rollins tries to do to Dominick's eye what he did to Rey, but he and his disciples retreat after Aleister and Carrillo return with steel chairs.

Raw Talk: Rey Mysterio doesn't want Seth Rollins near his son Dominick.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 15, 2020

Randy Orton shows up to start tonight's show. It is revealed that Edge received a torn triceps last night, and that he has successfully underwent surgery and is now recovering at home. Orton says that he did what he set out to do last night and embarrassed Edge and wrote the last chapter in his redemption story, and that he should have let him save him from himself like Edge did for him. While he was not the last man standing at WrestleMania, he is standing after last night, he is the greatest wrestler ever and he does not need a title to prove it. Orton then thanks Edge for reigniting the fire in his gut that only burns at the expense of other legends, as he was able to remember what it was like to be "The Legend Killer." He wishes his could thank him in person, but Edge is injured. Orton says he knew Edge was injured, but he made him suffer for his own good so he could go back home to his family and now he is in a hospital. He says Edge has another mountain to climb and he hopes he reaches the peak. He then says that Edge won't be cleared until July of 2029 and hopes their paths cross again in nine years, then Christian suddenly shows up. Christian says he sees a "cold, calculating son-of-a-bitch" instead of a legend killer, and that Edge will not quit and will get his closure on his terms. Orton says the story is about Edge, not Christian, and that Christian is here because he wants one more match. Christian says he is here to defend Edge, but Orton says he and Edge are the same and that he cannot accept his career was taken from him. He says that while Christian is not medically cleared, they can get around it by having an unsanctioned match. Orton then gives him until the end of the night to answer, and says that if he does not answer, then it proves Christian is a coward.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Angel Garza and Zelina Vega. Zelina says there are no arguments here and that nobody cost anybody the United States Championship, but Garza says he was only trying to help Andrade and that when you care deeply about something or someone, you must be willing to let it go. He says that they feel for Andrade and Kevin Owens, and Zelina Vega says that Garza will beat Owens again tonight. Andrade shows up and wishes Garza luck, and says that if he loses, Garza will be able to get over his disappointment.

Kevin Owens beats Angel Garza. During the match, Andrade shows up to watch from ringside, and shortly afterwards, Zelina Vega leaves after Andrade and Garza argue, saying she is sick of the infighting. Later on, Andrade gets on the ring apron, but Owens hits the Stunner for the win despite it. After the match, Zelina Vega returns as Andrade confronts Garza, then tells Andrade and Garza to start fighting together as they are both fighting for the same thing.

Backstage, MVP tells Bobby Lashley that he will have everything he has been promised before Sarah Schreiber interviews them. MVP says that Lashley was cheated out of the WWE Championship and that they will address this right now.

MVP and Bobby Lashley show up. MVP says that Lashley had his night at Backlash ruined and that Drew McIntyre had the gall to take advantage of the situation. She says that Lana quenched her thirst for attention by coming to the ring, and blames her for Lashley not being WWE Champion. He says that McIntyre would give Lashley a rematch if he had any integrity, then says he does not and that he is hiding behind another man's wife. Lana shows up and says it was Lashley's idea to ban her from ringside, and that she would do anything for him, including put her career on hold, and says that everything went wrong when MVP shows up. MVP calls Lana a "thot," and Lana tells MVP was everything was fine until he showed up and that she and Lashley was on a hot streak. Lashley blames Lana for his loss, saying she made last night all about her. He then says he is tired of Lana putting their business out there for all to see on social media and using him to get famous, but Lana says she would have slept with someone more famous than him if she wanted to do that. Lashley then tells Lana he wants a divorce.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik). Akira Tozawa and the ninjas return, and Tozawa says "Sequel" before bringing out the tall ninja. Everyone has to hold Erik back as Tozawa and the ninjas walk away, then Montez Ford says he has an idea.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat three ninjas. After the match, Akira Tozawa and the tall ninja get in the ring. The Street Profits and The Viking Raiders huddle, then they bring out Big Show. Big Show makes quick work of the ninjas as Tozawa and the tall ninja retreat.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins, who says that he has seen Dominick, who is here against his father Rey Mysterio's wishes, and that he knows he is here and wants him here so he can send a message.

Backstage, Christian is on the phone. He says he does not know what to do, but he cannot let Randy Orton "get away with this one."

Seth Rollins shows up. Rollins talks about his invitation to Raw that he put out to Rey Mysterio so he could clear the air with him, as Rey Mysterio is a hero who sacrificed himself for the greater good and future of Raw. He then says that Rey "took the coward's way out" and declined, and that Dominick has answered on Rey's behalf. Suddenly, Rey is on the TitanTron. Rey says he did not know what Dominick was doing until it was too late, and warns Rey of something. Rollins says he wants to hep Dominck, not hurt him, as Dominick is already part of the greater good. Rollins then implores Rey to let Dominick join him, but Rey tells Rollins that he will not join him under any circumstances. Rollins says this leaves him few options, and if Dominick is part of the problem, he must be sacrificed. Rey tells Rollins that he will end him if he or his disciples lay a hand on Dominick, but Rollins says Dominick is an adult who has a choice of either joining him or becoming a sacrifice just like Rey. Suddenly, Dominick runs into the ring and attacks Rollins from behind. He then runs into the ring and outsmarts Murphy and Austin Theory, running to the back from over the timekeeper's area and behind the barricade.

Backstage, R-Truth meets up with MVP and Bobby Lashley. R-Truth tells Lashley he feels bad for him being sent to "Claymore Country" and having to divorce Lana, then leaves when Lashley says he doesn't see Drew McIntyre anywhere nearby.

Backstage, MVP and Bobby Lashley find R-Truth trying to run away from a ninja who is underneath the ring, then Drew McIntyre shows up. MVP tells McIntyre he is a pretender while Lashley is a contender. McIntyre tells Lashley that MVP is all talk and false promise after false promise, but MVP tells McIntyre that he would put his title on the line if he had any integrity, and expects R-Truth to do the same. R-Truth accepts the challenge. McIntyre, hesitant at first, also accepts MVP's "winner-take-all" challenge. He is irritated at R-Truth, who says he might be the next "Becky Two Belts," then tells R-Truth that is not how it works.

The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) beat Liv Morgan and Natalya. After the match, The IIconics call out Bayley and Sasha and challenge them to a tag team championship match. When they fail to show up, they say they know somebody who can make the match official for next week so they can take the Women's tag team titles.

Backstage, Christian meets with Big Show, who says that Randy Orton wants an unsanctioned match so he can do whatever he wants to him, and tells him he has a chance to either step back or tell Orton he is not a punk. Christian says he knows what he must do.

Backstage, Natalya blames Liv Morgan for their loss, and says it makes sense why Ruby Riott let her go. Liv Morgan walks away as Natalya says there is no gratitude or appreciation for her efforts. Lana shows up and mentions what she is going through, and says she is sick and tired of being blamed for everyone's shortcomings. Natalya says she knows exactly how Lana feels.

Charly Caruso interviews Christian on the stage. Christian says Orton accused him of being jealous and trying to replace Edge, and while he is proud of his WWE career and has nothing to prove, he will not be disrespected. If Orton wants one more match, he accepts.

Backstage, MVP meets with Apollo Crews, who says there is a difference between a fighting champion and a smart champion, as a smart champion fights the right person for the right time for the right amount of money. He tells Crews that he will burn out and become a former champion being a fighting champion, and offers his managerial services to help him find the right opponents. Crews says if he is not a fighting champion, he is not a champion at all, and declines. MVP tells Crews that the only way he will stay champion is with him in his corner.

Backstage, Charlotte Flair talks with "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, who wants to know what Charlotte planned next.

Apollo Crews beats Shelton Benjamin after using the middle rope for leverage after Shelton gets caught using the ropes for leverage earlier in the match.

Backstage, Akira Tozawa and his ninjas confront R-Truth, but they move away when Drew McIntyre shows up. McIntyre asks R-Truth if he understands the gravity of their situation, saying that they could lose everything. R-Truth says he understands, then tells McIntyre "You know what to do."

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Asuka. Asuka says that Nia Jax started this fight, but she will finish it.

Backstage, R-Truth meets with Drew McIntyre, who says that only the WWE Championship will be on the line. McIntyre says he knows he cannot be pinned to lose the championship, but Truth says he will not let that happen.

Backstage, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) try to come up with a sixth game for their series. Big Show shows up and comes up with an idea for ending their best-of series: putting the Raw tag team titles on the line in the ring. Big Show then adds a little bit of song and dance to "We want the smoke."

R-Truth and Drew McIntyre beat MVP and Bobby Lashley with a tag team rocket launcher finish to MVP. Drew McIntyre retains the WWE Championship.

Backstage, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair meets with Christian. He says he knows why Christian is doing what he is doing, but warns him that he is not ready and that Randy Orton is mean, sadistic and wants to prove a point. Christian says he respects Ric, but he cannot forgive what Orton has said and that he will not regret it, either.

Bayley and Sasha Banks show up. Bayley brags about their tag team title win last week and says that they are in the mood to celebrate, but they have more to celebrate as today is her birthday. She announces a whole birthday celebration week starting with their appearance tonight followed by their match against Tegan Nox and Shotzi Blackheart on NXT before finishing strong at SmackDown. Sasha tells The IIconics that they will defend the Women's Tag Team Championships on their time, then The IIconics show up. Billie Kay says nobody wants to hear their resume and demands an answer to their challenge. Bayley reminds them that they lost and that they will always win regardless of how many teams are put in front of them. The IIconics make fun of Bayley and Sasha having their own separate meltdowns after they beat them at WrestleMania, then Peyton says they can't handle the pressure. Sasha confronts Peyton only to get slapped. This results in Bayley accepting their challenge.

Next week: Rey Mysterio returns!

Asuka retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Nia Jax. During the match, Nia Jax shoves referee John Cone when told that Asuka's foot is beneath the bottom rope. As she is about to be disqualified, Asuka scores the win with a schoolkid pin and what appears to be a fast count.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Randy Orton, who says that for what it is worth, Christian is a legend and that with no rules or regulations, the legend of Christian will be destroyed in a few short minutes by the RKO.

Next week: The IIconics vs. Sasha Banks and Bayley for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships! The Viking Raiders vs. The Street Profits for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships!

Before the next match begins, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair shows up and says he has talked to Edge. He tells Christian to let it go and tells Randy Orton to cut Christian some slack, but Christian tells Ric he has to do this. All of a sudden, Ric Flair hits Christian with a low blow and leaves, then Orton hits Christian with the trademark punt. Orton then turns Christian around and pins him. Randy Orton beats Christian in an unsanctioned match. After the match, Orton tells Christian that he did not want to do this and tells the medical staff who get into the ring to take care of Christian. Orton then tells Christian he did not want to write his last chapter, but he had to do what he had to because this is his livelihood and he cannot let him interrupt or destroy it.

Raw Talk: Big Show says he is not scared of Randy Orton.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 18, 2020

Charly Caruso introduces Randy Orton into the ring to start tonight's show. Orton asks why "straight-up wrestling match" is so hard to comprehend, as WWE is wrestling. He says that he and Edge tore each other apart at WrestleMania and that Edge was the better man, but he knows that Edge is not the superior wrestler; he is. Orton says he can prove that, and all he needs is the ring and a referee, and while competitors are a dime a dozen, not all of them can do what he can do in the ring. He then says that Edge did not accept his challenge last week because he saw doubt in his eyes, and that the grit and passion he had has faded away into doubt and fear. Suddenly, Edge shows up. Edge says that Orton spoke a lot of truths and gave him a lot to contemplate and internalize, and knows that he is playing chess to keep him from rushing into his next moves. He then says this is a game and a paycheck to Orton. Edge once again admits that Orton is the most talented person he has seen in the wrestling ring, but he was handed his career and he did not choose it, saying that Orton was not a big wrestling fan like him. He also says that Orton has never had a career-ending injury he had to fight back from for years or had the same amount of passion that he did. Orton interrupts and demands an answer as to whether he will accept his challenge. Edge accepts.

Backstage, Murphy meets up with Seth Rollins, who tells Murphy that he has had a revelation and that he wants to tell the world. The two of them then head to the ring.

Seth Rollins and Murphy show up. Rollins that sometimes in life, you have to lose who you are to truly find yourself, and when he lost to Drew McIntyre last Sunday, part of him thought that he had lost everything, and he fell into a place so dark that he was not sure if he would ever escape. He then says that without darkness, there can be no light, and he has seen the light and it is brighter than it has ever been before, and it is thanks to Rey Mysterio. He then says that what happened to Rey has been described as heinous, disgusting and unforgivable as well as an act of penance paid to him for Rey's disbelief in him, but he does not see it that way at all. As he sees it, what happened to Rey was unfortunate but necessary, and a sacrifice for the greater good as it gave him the clarity needed to make him the leader he was meant to be. Rollins then says he wants to take this moment to speak to Rey directly, and while Rey is at home healing with his family, he will come to understand that what happened to him was a blessing to disguise. Rollins then says "You're welcome" to Rey, then Humberto Carrillo shows up. Carrillo says that nobody believes Rollins, and says that Rey is a hero to millions as well as his idol. He calls Rollins a coward, then gets in the ring only to be blocked by Murphy. Rollins applauds Carrillo for standing up for Rey, but he is not dressed for a fight. He then says that Murphy has a later on tonight with Aleister Black, but if he wants a fight, Murphy will be happy to oblige.

Murphy beats Humberto Carrillo. After the match, Murphy attacks Carrillo again, but Aleister Black runs into the ring and he and Murphy start brawling. Black goes for Black Mass, but Murphy ducks out of the way and rolls out of the ring.

Backstage, King Corbin demands a backstage worker give him his own private locker room before talking with a referee, wanting to know why he is not being treated like royalty on Raw and demanding that everything be fixed before telling the referee how his match will go.

We hear from Liv Morgan, who says that her mom is a hero, and while she didn't have a job or resume or much of a savings account, she had determination, and she never quit. After saying that she is her mother's daughter, she talks about her match with Charlotte Flair. While she did not win, she learned that she is just like her mother and determined to become Raw Women's Champion.

Charlotte Flair shows up. Charlotte talks about her match against Bayley for this week on SmackDown, and says she is excited to teach Bayley that there are even levels to being a champion. She then says that Ruby Riott is dying to say something about her, and tells her to come to the ring to say what she has to say. Ruby shows up and stands face-to-face with Charlotte.

Charlotte Flair beats Ruby Riott with the Figure Eight.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Bobby Lashley when MVP shows up and says that he and Lashley will not be doing business because he is busy dealing with clowns like R-Truth and Lana. MVP then asks Lashley what it would be like to put a full nelson on a champion in WWE, and tells him to think about when Lashley is going to free Lashley, and maybe he will see him later.

Edge vs. Randy Orton is official for Backlash.

In footage from earlier today, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) . Street Profits see a man in a Viking helmet on a horse, then see the Raiders as well as a small Viking encampment. After The Viking Raiders offer a gift of smoke from a nearby campfire, the competition starts. Ford does not like their chances, but Dawkins is game for competition.

Kairi Sane introduces Asuka in the ring. Asuka shows up, and is elated to see Kairi with a bouquet of flowers before congratulating Becky Lynch on becoming a mother and realizing that she is Raw Women's Champion. Kairi Sane runs down Asuka's previous championship accolades before telling her she has become a Grand Slam Champion. Kairi then plays music on a recorder before Nia Jax shows up. Nia says there is nothing to celebrate, as Asuka was handed the title because she couldn't fight anymore, and tells her she will be replaced by someone far more worthy of the championship: her. She says their showdown will end only one day, and that there will be a real party when she is champion. Kairi approaches Nia Jax slightly, and this allows Asuka to attack Nia Jax and send her into a retreat.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews King Corbin. Corbin says Drew McIntyre might be WWE Champion, but he is no king, and as he says he chose tonight's match and that he carried him for over a year, McIntyre watches him backstage as he says that McIntyre is dangerous. Corbin says that McIntyre still has the potential to make mistakes, and he will take advantage of him and make it so that when they meet again, it will be for the WWE Championship.

R-Truth is in the ring. He says that Bobby Lashley has been "a bad, bad, bad man," and after footage of Lashley with MVP is shown, he says he does not want to be put in "Nelson from The Simpsons" again, and says his childhood hero John Cena would never give up against Lashley. He also says he will not give up on the 24/7 Championship, and after he is done with Lashley, he will sack Tom Brady and win the title back.

Bobby Lashley beats R-Truth with the full nelson. After the match, MVP congratulates Lashley on the stage. Backstage, Lana throws a temper tantrum and starts throwing things around.

Backstage, Nia Jax spies on Kairi Sane and Asuka.

We get a closer look at Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross, courtesy of Dairy Queen.

Before the next match, The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) say that they are glad Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross so they can drop off the women's tag team titles and be gone.

Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) by disqualification after Peyton Royce refuses to listen to the referee and keeps attacking Alexa Bliss.

Backstage, Kairi Sane is playing on her recorder when Nia Jax sneaks up from behind her and throws her into a road crate.

Backstage, The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) argue, and Billie angrily slaps Peyton. Both realize what has happened and then hug each other.

We see scenes from Chapter 2 of "Undertaker: The Last Ride," exclusively on WWE Network.

Backstage, Asuka and a trainer check on Kairi Sane. When Kairi mentions Nia Jax, Asuka is enraged.

Backstage, Asuka confronts Nia Jax. When Nia Jax walks away, Asuka grabs her and kicks her in the back of the head.

"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Natalya in a submission match with the Kirifuda Clutch. After the match, Natalya is despondent in the ring and starts throwing things around as the ring crew prepares the ring for The Kevin Owens Show.

Backstage, Zelina Vega tells Andrade, Angel Garza and Austin Theory that they will all be on the same page.

It's time for The Kevin Owens Show. Tonight's guests are Zelina Vega, Andrade, Angel Garza and Austin Theory. After sarcastically thanking Natalya for "getting all the crap out of the way," he admits he has not been around for a while and says that his WrestleMania moment came at the cost of getting banged up, but he is good to go and he is back. He says that while the set is reduced tonight, tonight's show is a major edition, and he introduces Zelina, Andrade, Garza and Theory onto the show. Zelina says Owens is expecting a "Jerry Springer show" tonight, and that she is sick of everyone thinking one argument means that her empire is crumbling, then says that Andrade is a god among insects and a real champions. She says that Angel Garza breaks faces as well as hearts and calls Austin Theory a 23-year-old prodigy before saying that she is on the come-up. When asked by Zelina why he is not in the ring, Owens mentions what has gone on the last few months with his show, mentioning that things always eventually get heated and somebody always gets beaten up. He then says he does not want the ring to be too crowded for his next guest: Apollo Crews, who rushes into the ring and attacks Andrade.

Kevin Owens and Apollo Crews beat Andrade and Angel Garza after Austin Theory inadvertently punches Garza in the face while Zelina Vega distracts the referee on the ring apron. After the match, Andrade attacks Austin Theory from behind, and both men brawl. Angel Garza joins in, and both men throw Theory into the guardrail repeatedly before Zelina slaps him in the face, saying she should have never believed in Theory. Afterwards, Garza and Andrade throw Theory into a bunch of steel chairs.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Drew McIntyre, who says that he is having a great time and that Monday nights are always a great time for a Claymore party. He says that the brand-to-brand invitational has allowed for dream matches, and one has fallen into his match with King Corbin, whom he knows well. He says that he is a terrible human being who does terrible things to his opponent and that he will do anything to win a match, but he has a special Claymore fit for a king with Corbin's name on it.

We see footage of the ax throwing competition between Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik). When Montez Ford throws an axe, it goes way off target. After the commercial break, Angelo Dawkins makes his shot, but ends up hitting a barrel full of water, and Ivar and Erik have to keep the rest of the vikings away from the Street Profits.

Aleister Black beats Murphy by disqualification. During the match, Austin Theory - still down after the beating he was given earlier - is met by Seth Rollins, who extends his hands. Theory takes it, and Rollins helps him up before commanding him to attack Aleister Black as he goes for the Black Mass. After the match, Theory continues to attack Aleister alongside Murphy, and after hitting Aleister with the ATL, he hugs Rollins and becomes one of his disciples.

In footage from earlier today, the axe throwing competition between Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) officially begins. The Viking Raiders score bullseye after bullseye, but The Street Profits come up short as the Raiders make it look easy. Street Profits eventually score a point, but the game is broken up by two cops who want to know who put a throwing axe throw their windshield. When Angelo Dawkins does a perfect behind-the-back bullseye, Ivar and Erik are dumbfounded.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Apollo Crews, who felt that things were falling in place before his injury and that he had to look inside himself and make something happen. He then says the last piece will fall into place as he challenges Andrade for the United States Championship, then Zelina Vega shows up and tells him to either stay out of the ring and keep his ring, or face Andrade and never walk again. Apollo tells Zelina to tell Andrade to be ready next week, then says he will walk out next week as United States Champion.

In footage from earlier today, one of the two police officers let Street Profits and The Viking Raiders off with a warning only because Ivar is cute. (Erik...not so much.)

Before the next match, MVP and Bobby Lashley show up, and MVP says that they have taken a personal interest in this match. After MVP speaks highly of both Drew McIntyre and King Corbin, MVP gives Lashley the floor. Lashley tells McIntyre he is coming for him and the WWE Championship, and if he has to rip it out of his cold, dead hands, then so be it.

Drew McIntyre beats King Corbin.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 11, 2020

Becky Lynch shows up to start tonight's show with the Money In The Bank briefcase and contract. Becky says that tonight is no ordinary night for her, as she is torn between joy and sadness, as she is at a point in her life where she has to do something about, and she has asked the powers that be to raise the stakes, and they did. She reminisces about how she arrived in WWE and how she would be taken, and how the fans stood up for her when she had no one else left. She tells the fans that she has to go away for a while, then Asuka runs into the ring. Becky tells Asuka that she is glad she won the Money In The Bank ladder match, as the match was for more than just a contract. She opens the briefcase, and inside is the WWE Raw Women's Championship. She tells Asuka that while she cannot fight anymore, Asuka can, and from here on out, she is the champion. Asuka celebrates with the WWE Raw Women's Championship, dancing around the ring and screaming that she is the champion. Becky tells Asuka to go be a warrior while she goes out to be a mother, revealing in the process that she is officially pregnant. Asuka celebrates the news along with Becky, then Becky heads to the back while Asuka continues to celebrate in the ring.

Natalya, Rey Mysterio, Bianca Belair, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), Ricochet, Dana Brooke, Cedric Alexander, R-Truth congratulate Becky Lynch backstage.

Bobby Lashley beats Humberto Carrillo in a no-disqualification match with a full nelson after catching him out of a top rope cross body.

In footage from earlier today, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) propose a two-on-two basketball challenge to The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik), who have said than anything they can do, The Raiders can do better. The Raiders respond, saying they've got this and that they need to be physical. When Ivar says that they have to be careful of fouls, Erik asks "What's a foul?" Ivar does not have an answer.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Asuka. All of a sudden, Kairi Sane shows up and is amazed that Asuka is WWE Raw Women's Champion, then both of them celebrate.

Backstage, there is dissension between Zelina Vega, Andrade, Austin Theory and Angel Garza.

Angel Garza beats Akira Tozawa. After the match, Zelina Vega tries to stop Andrade, Austin Theory and Garza from arguing with each other, then Drew McIntyre shows up. Theory immediately eats a Claymore Kick, followed by Garza. Andrade and McIntyre then have a staredown before McIntyre calls for a referee.

Drew McIntyre beats Andrade.

After the match, McIntyre says he did not come here to have a match, but there is a reason he comes dressed to work, as anything can happen on Raw. McIntyre then tells Seth Rollins that he gave a hell of a fight last night, then saw that Raw has extended an invitation to a SmackDown Superstar, who has accepted and chose him as an opponent. He then says that everybody hates this man and that he is a terrible human being, then announces that next week, he will face King Corbin. After congratulating Corbin for stepping up, he promises that he will have a Claymore Kick fit for a king.

Backstage, MVP tells Bobby Lashley to stay angry and complements his full nelson before asking him why he isn't fighting for a major title. He says that the last time he got a chance was in 2007, when he was getting his start, and asks him what he has planned to get out of his rut. MVP then runs into Lana, who accuses her of keeping Lashley caged up before telling Lashley to come find him if he is looking for a way out. Lana is furious.

It's time for A Moment of Bliss. After Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross address Becky Lynch's pregnancy and wish all moms a belated Mother's Day, The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) show up for the first time in months. Peyton Royce says "a ginger junior" will not upstage The IIconics' return, and Billie Kay tells Alexa and Nikki to get ready to defend the Women's Tag Team Championships tonight. Alexa and Nikki say this is not how it works and that the titles are "their babies," but The IIconics say they will not leave without a fight. This starts a tag team match.

The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) beat Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross following a cheap shot from Billie to Alexa.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Rey Mysterio. Rey says he feels great, and that while he hyped himself up for last night's match by saing the risk was worth the reward, his life almost flashed before his eyes thanks to King Corbin before he landed on another roof six feet down. He says that Aleister Black met the same fate and that it kept them both from winning. He congratulates Otis before admitting his best could not get the job done. Suddenly, Seth Rollins shows up, and Rey congratulates Rollins on being a father, telling him that being a father will change his life. Rey offers his hand, but Seth does not shake it and walks away. Rey takes the mask strap off and says "What a dick."

We hear from R-Truth, who turns around and puts on some false redneck teeth to bring back "Pretty Ricky."

R-Truth, Cedric Alexander and Ricochet beat Shane Thorne, Brendan Vink and MVP after R-Truth - who goes from being R-Truth to "Pretty Ricky" throughout the match - hands his fake teeth to the referee, distracting MVP and allowing him to hit the Lie Detector for the win. After the match, Bobby Lashley gets in the ring and hits R-Truth with a Spear, then MVP attacks R-Truth. Lashley then tells MVP that they will have a talk backstage.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Jinder Mahal, who is glad to be back on Raw after ten months on the shelf with a leg injury, then says he is elated to see McIntyre prosper as WWE Champion. He says that he deserves to be loved and respected by the fans like McIntyre, and says that he has learned from his mistakes and that his road back to the top will be "a hero's journey."

Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles sits in a chair with some popcorn for the next segment.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, who asks how stupid one has to be to get knocked up while champion, and that pregnancy does not ruin a career. She says that Becky Lynch threw being champion away for "a miserable parasite," then tries to imagine Becky "on the couch, barefoot and eating Bon-Bons" before asking who the father is and saying "I rest my case."

We see a clip from Chapter One of "Undertaker: The Last Ride." Afterwards, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles - having watched the clip backstage - angrily throws his popcorn at the television screen and leaves.

Backstage, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon congratulates Becky Lynch on her pregnancy.

Rey Mysterio and Aleister Black beat Seth Rollins and Murphy by disqualification after Seth - who has spent the entire match in a trance on the ring apron- punches Rey in the eye following an elbow to the gut. After the match, Rollins attacks both Rey and Aleister Black, then yells at Murphy to stay back before pushing a nearly unmasked Rey's eye into the steel steps and drawing blood. Officials and medical staff tend to Rey as Rollins heads to the back.

Backstage, a trainer still tends to Rey Mysterio. When Seth Rollins and Murphy show up and try to apologize, Rey is helped out of the room and Aleister attacks Murphy. Rollins runs away towards where Rey is as Aleister and Murphy are kept apart by officials.

In footage from earlier today, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) and Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) are in a gymnasium on a basketball court. After Ivar gets what is going on, Ivar throws the ball into the roof but misses the hoop. Street Profits start laughing as the Raiders leave.

In footage from earlier today, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) have their game of basketball. Street Profits win 74-2 in comedic fashion (with the Raiders getting 19 fouls).

Backstage, Natalya confronts "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler for her comments regarding Becky Lynch. Shayna tells Natalya that she will never have a kid, as the Hart dynasty will die with her.

After the basketball game, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) and Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show some good sportsmanship before Erik tells Street Profits they let them win. Ivar then sinks three-pointer after three-pointer to show Street Profits up before dunking the ball.

"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Natalya. After the match, Natalya is furious about her loss.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews King Corbin, who says that he proved he will do whatever it takes to get the win, even though he came up short. Corbin says that Rey Mysterio and Aleister Black landed on a secondary roof six feet below and that they are lucky, then says he has what it takes to face Drew McIntyre, stating that he made McIntyre the champ he is today, not Brock Lesnar.

Next week: The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) vs. Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships!

Edge shows up. He says that this is the first time in a WWE ring since his first WrestleMania in nine years, and while people have said he has had a wonderful comeback and he has come back to retire on his own terms, he is curious as to what is next. He says that WrestleMania is not the end for him, and even though he got his pound of flesh against Randy Orton, who gave him the fight of his life, he is ready to move on. Suddenly, Orton shows up. Orton congratulates Edge on his WrestleMania victory, saying the better man won. Orton tries to leave, but he gets back in and says he cannot lie to anyone, including himself, saying the better man may have won, but the better wrestler did not. Orton says it did not take him nine years to get back on his feet, and says that a Last Man Standing match is not a traditional wrestling match. He then proposes they have a standard one-on-one wrestling match, stating that Edge doesn't have what it takes anymore. He says that there may be doubt in Edge's eyes, even though he has grit and passion that brought him back to the passion, and that his grit and passion has nothing against his ability and will not be able to help him now. Orton then addresses Edge's claims of him being a future Hall of Famer and incredible performer, telling him that if he has the guts, he will face him at Backlash "in a straight-up wrestling match."

Here are the top 10 moments from tonight's show!