Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for October 8, 2021

Results courtesy of The Smackdown Hotel.

Karrion Kross beats Ricochet.

Mace and T-Bar defeat The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik).

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for October 1, 2021

Results courtesy of The Smackdown Hotel.

Mace beats Austin Crane.

John Morrison defeats Drew Gulak.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 16, 2021

Randy Orton heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Orton says people have asked him all week why he hit Matt Riddle with an RKO, and Orton says he does not need anybody, saying he could have beaten "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles with or without help from Riddle, saying he became a 14-time world champ on his own. He says that he does not need an explanation for what he does, and that Raw is still his territory, having proven it to Styles last week and willing to prove it this week to Omos, whom he calls "a force of nature" and "a bit of a jackass." Orton says that nevertheless, he will hit Omos with "that son of a bitch" with the RKO before Riddle shows up. Riddle agrees with Orton, saying he does not need to explain himself to anybody and that he knows why Orton hit him with the RKO. Orton says he doubts that, but Riddle says he was teaching him, saying he was not hitting the RKO correctly. Riddle says he has learned his lesson and that he is willing to give being a tag team another chance, saying that he will need him in his corner in his match against Omos tonight. After Riddle asks Orton to bring back "RK-Bro," Styles and Omos show up, and Styles says "How about RK-No?" before saying last week meant nothing thanks to Riddle's help, saying Orton would not have won anything without him. Styles then tells Orton that nothing will save him from Omos, whom he says will "defang the Viper" before threatening to break Riddle's jaw tonight. Riddle, saying that he is unstoppable with Orton on his side, accepts Styles' challenge.

Before the next match, Randy Orton heads to the back instead of standing in Matt Riddle's corner.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Matt Riddle after Omos distracts Riddle while Riddle goes for the Floating Bro.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Nikki A.S.H. Nikki says that with everything regarding SummerSlam in her head, she has to remember that she dresses like a superhero for herself and others like her. She says that one already has the confidence and that it just needs to be brought out so that one can be almost a superhero, saying it has worked for her and can work for others. Nikki then says that she can beat Rhea Ripley tonight and defend the Raw Women's title at SummerSlam.

2020 Olympic Gold Medalist Keldon Johnson is seen in the front row.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Matt Riddle. Riddle says he did not give up on "RK-Bro," but tonight, Orton just left him in the ring and it left him feeling sad.

Charlotte Flair guests on commentary for the next match.

Rhea Ripley beats Nikki A.S.H. After the match, Nikki A.S.H. attacks Charlotte Flair, who rolls into the ring only for Rhea Ripley to join in. Nikki then tosses Charlotte out of the ring.

Backstage, Jinder Mahal tells Veer and Shanky he has forded them the opportunity of a thousand lifetimes but placing them under his learning tree. He says that Drew McIntyre is still standing and threatens them when they are around. He calls tonight the last opportunity to take McIntyre's sword Angela, and says that McIntyre will crumble without Angela at SummerSlam.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP, who says that two of the most explosive forces in WWE will come face-to-face before SummerSlam, and says that last time Goldberg was here, he hit Lashley with a Spear. He considers this an insult to both him and Lashley, and says that he will make Goldberg pay at SummerSlam or even sooner.

Drew McIntyre beats Veer and Shanky in a two-on-one handicap match. After the match, McIntyre stops Veer from taking his sword Angela, then says Shanky is sorry and that he wishes he could be as attractive as him, and that he has seen the error of his ways and hopes Jinder loses at SummerSlam. McIntyre asks Jinder Mahal what he thought would happen when he cost him his last shot at the WWE Championship, and says that he has known Jinder for ten years, knows where to hurt him, and will make a memory out of his expense that will last forever. McIntyre then has the crowd make it known to Jinder that McIntyre will win at SummerSlam.

Backstage, WWE officials Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce are met by Charlotte Flair. Sonya gives Charlotte the option of waiting five days to get her retribution against Nikki A.S.H. or finding a tag team partner for a tag team match later tonight.

We see the Elias vignette from last week.

John Morrison heads to the ring for the premiere edition of Moist TV. Tonight's special guest is The Miz. On the subject of getting up and running away from Damian Priest last week, Miz says he has never lied to or used him, then says that he is not a liar before Damian Priest arrives. Priest says he likes "moist-see" better than "must-see," and says that before he beats Sheamus in front of the world for the United States Championship, he wants to hear why Miz pretended to be injured while Morrison was his personal servant. Miz says his personal health is not Damian's concern and that his knee was injured because of him, stating that he had never been injured in his 16-year career. He says that he had no idea what to expect due to having a family and admits he has been cleared for the last few weeks, much to Morrison's surprise, but Miz says he is not 100%, saying he had "a surge of energy" last week. Miz then says that Damian Priest is spinning things around to make things about him and Morrison, who proposes a match between Damian Priest and The Miz, much to Miz's displeasure. Damian soon pushes Miz into a nearby kiddie pool.

As The Miz argues with the referee, Sheamus guests on commentary for the next match. The Miz tries to get Sheamus to replace him in the match, but Sheamus is not interested.

Damian Priest beats The Miz. During the match, Morrison teases handing Miz a Drip Stick, but Morrison pulls it away. Damian Priest then sends a message to Sheamus by hitting Miz with a Brogue Kick for the win. After the match, Sheamus becomes livid and calls Damian Priest "a disrespectful scumbag," saying it will be his last moment in the spotlight and that he will never touch the WWE United States Championship. Sheamus says that he may have a broken face, but after SummerSlam, Damian Priest will not even have a head.

Backstage, Eva Marie tells Doudrop that she blew it last week, and that luckily for her, the Eva-Lution is all about second chances, and Doudrop will get to handle "their other little problem" at Alexa's Playground: Lilly. Meanwhile, Alexa Bliss tells Lilly to be on her best behavior when Doudrop comes out to play.

Backstage, The Miz catches up with John Morrison and confronts him as The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) watches from a distance. Morrison says he wants The Miz to know hot it feels to have the one person he trusted the most turn his back when he needed help. Meanwhile, The New Day wants the fans to buy their new shirt.

We hear from Alexa Bliss, who laughs at the idea of anybody wanting to be like Eva Marie along with Lilly before Doudrop shows up and takes Lilly. Alexa warns Lilly she would not recommend doing that, then Doudrop looks at Lilly and hands her back to Alexa.

Mansoor beats Mace after Mustafa Ali hits Mace with a Tiger Feint Kick during a sit-down pinfall attempt.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Omos. As "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles tries to speak for Omos, Omos says Randy Orton sees himself as the legend killer, but tonight, he will kill the legend that is Randy Orton. Styles says Omos will be the new legend killer. After adding that beating Matt Riddle earlier tonight makes him "the moron killer," Styles declares that tonight, they will celebrate the death of "RK-Bro."

We get a closer look at Goldberg, courtesy of Sonic Drive-In.

Randy Orton beats Omos by disqualification. During the match, Omos distracts the referee, and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles kicks Orton in the ribs on the outside only for the referee to catch him and disqualify Omos. After the match, Omos throws Orton over the barricade with one arm before returning Orton to the ring. As Styles readies the Phenomenal Forearm, Matt Riddle shows up and fends off both Styles and Omos to make the save for Orton. Omos carries a leveled Styles to the back, then Riddle offers Orton his hand and helps him up. Afterwards, Orton tells Riddle that respect is earned, and while he respected him in the past, he does not respect him today. He then says that after Riddle stuck by him after everything he put him through tonight, Riddle has earned his respect, then says "RK-Bro" is back. Both men then shake hands and hug in the ring. Riddle tells Orton that he makes him so happy, then says that at SummerSlam, the two of them will challenge Styles and Omos for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Jeff Hardy, who wants a rematch against Karrion Kross after he left him gasping for air, and says that Kross made a big mistake disrespecting him like he did. As he says that he lives off danger everyday, he tells Kross to check his hourglass because his fifteen minutes of fame are just about up. Hardy is then attacked by Kross, who then makes his way to the ring.

Karrion Kross quickly beats Jeff Hardy after reversing the Twist of Fate into the Kross Jacket.

Backstage, Eva Marie chews out Alexa Bliss for not returning with Lilly, calling this a slap to the face before slapping Doudrop in the face not once, but twice after asking her how that feels.

In footage from earlier today, Reggie goes to a local park, which reminds him of his childhood using his acrobatic abilities to win at tag and the time he did his very first backflip. He talks about how he went to the park to practice more flips and be his true self even when he did not have the safest childhood as R-Truth and Akira Tozawa try - and fail - to take the 24/7 title from him. Reggie then flips over his car to the driver's seat and flees while R-Truth and Akira Tozawa argue with each other.

We see the burnt remains of a guitar as Elias talks about his musical career while carrying a gravestone. He says that the music did not fail him and that it just wasn't enough, then says that WWE stood for Elias, but Elias is dead. We then see the gravestone - which reads "Elias 2017 - 2021" - as Elias walks away.

Charlotte Flair's tag team partner is revealed to be Nia Jax.

Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax beat Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H. after Charlotte tags herself in, knocks Nikki off the apron and hits Rhea Ripley with the Natural Selection for the win.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews AJ Styles, saying Matt Riddle and Randy Orton have no choice and that Matt Riddle ruined everything after Omos' match, then says they have beaten all the teams and that there is no one left. He says that Orton will despise Riddle within the next five days, guaranteed.

Goldberg heads to the ring. Goldberg addresses MVP and Bobby Lashley talking about fatherhood last week and bringing his son Gage - who is in the crowd with some friends - into their business again, then introduces the WWE Universe to Gage. Goldberg calls Gage the reason he came out of retirement, and while he could watch videos of who he was, that won't cut it, and he wants him to see who Goldberg is. Suddenly, MVP and Lashley show up. MVP says everyone has been hearing from Goldberg a lot more lately and that Goldberg usually lets his actions do the talking, then says Goldberg is overcompensating for something and realizes that he is outmatched by Lashley. MVP also says that when Goldberg locked eyes with Lashley, Goldberg realized things would be different this time and that Lashley is a man more dangerous, ferocious, explosive and dominant than he is. Lashley tells Goldberg he gave him every opportunity to bow down and walk away from the embarrassment he will give him, then says Goldberg is playing by house rules and that the house wins. Lashley then says he plans to leave enough of Goldberg so that Goldberg can talk about how he had his career ended by him, because when he steps into the ring, he steps into "the house of The All Mighty." Goldberg says to Lashley "Lashley...that's bullshit!" Lashley drops his microphone and swings at Goldberg, but Goldberg hits him with the Spear before he and Gage celebrate on the stage.

Raw Talk: Matt Riddle, Damian Priest and Nikki A.S.H. look ahead to SummerSlam.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 2, 2021

MVP and Bobby Lashley head to the ring to start tonight's show. MVP addresses Goldberg's sudden return to challenge Lashley for the WWE Championship, which Lashley has refused to dignify with a response. He says that while Goldberg is an icon who is still capable of annihilating anyone, he challenged "The All Mighty." He says that while Goldberg is a gladiator, Lashley is a larger than life kaiju. The fans then chant "Goldberg," and MVP says that if Lashley accepts Goldberg's challenge, it could be the last match of Goldberg's career. MVP then asks Goldberg if he wants to be remembered as a champion or a casualty, then Goldberg shows up. Goldberg says that if anyone should be worried about losing something, it should be Lashley who should be worried about losing the WWE Championship, and says MVP is "nothing but scared" while Lashley looks scared. He says that he knows that Lashley sees him as a high-level athlete and a gladiator, but questions himself and shows weakness, and asks if he is up for the challenge, for the first time he saw him, he saw him as the next victim. Goldberg tells him that Chicago, Illinois is not Lashley coliseum and that the fans in the town can smell fear a mile away, and that Lashley is either scared or out of his mind. He then says that no matter his age, "Goldberg will always be Goldberg," as he lives by the Spear and Lashley will die by the Spear, and at SummerSlam, Lashley is next. After Goldberg leaves, MVP points out Goldberg's son Gage in the front row, and Lashley confronts him. MVP tells Goldberg's son that Lashley will end his father's career, and this leads to Goldberg hitting MVP with a Spear before heading to the back with his son.

Drew McIntyre beats Veer and Shanky by disqualification in a two-on-one handicap match after Jinder Mahal attacks McIntyre with a chair. After the match, Jinder, Shanky and Veer all have chairs, but McIntyre grabs his sword and strikes the chair out of Jinder's hands. Jinder retreats, but Veer fights back and is laid out. Shanky thinks better of fighting McIntyre and throws his chair to the side, then retreats when McIntyre lunges at him with the sword. Backstage, Jinder Mahal tells Kevin Patrick that Drew McIntyre is a madman and that karma will come around for him when he, Veer and Shanky run out of the arena.

We hear from Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Nia says that if the fans were shocked at what just happened, then they should wait and see what she does to Rhea Ripley.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Drew McIntyre, who says that he started the job but did not finish it, then says that Jinder Mahal always runs away and says he has a choice of the hospital, the graveyard or his sword.

Rhea Ripley beats Nia Jax after the distraction from "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler fails. After the match, Nia and Shayna argue, then Shayna leaves. Afterwards, Rhea Ripley gets back in the ring and hits Nia with another Riptide.

T-Bar and Mace beat Mustafa Ali and Mansoor after T-Bar boots Mansoor into the ropes, knocking Mustafa Ali off the top rope and taking Mansoor off his game. After the match, Ali shoves Mansoor out of the ring to take a two-man choke slam for him.

Charlotte Flair heads to the ring. She talks about how she woke up to the news that Simone Biles withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health concerns, and the more she heard, the more she empathized (which earns her and WWE some heat with fans). She talks about her recent title victories prior to Nikki A.S.H. cashing in and winning the WWE Raw Women's Championship, saying that Nikki stole the title from her and that she is about to have a nervous breakdown. Charlotte says that she is the most decorated woman in the history of the business, and says that cashing in the Money In The Bank briefcase is the most cowardly way to win the championship, calling it "theft." Charlotte says she has been cashed in on not once, not twice, but three times As she says this, she pulls a Kendo stick, a broom and a steel chair out of the ring, saying that people has cashed in on her hard work. She says that she asked for a one-on-one match with Nikki to show her superiority last week, and when she beat her, Nikki said she was still confident she could beat her and asked for a rematch. She says that Nikki is gullible and willing to sacrifice herself and not the courageous person she thinks she is. As she says that she will beat Nikki tonight, she is attacked from behind with a steel chair by Nikki.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Eva Marie and Doudrop. Eva Marie says nobody cares about Natalya's injury and that everyone should be concerned about Alexa Bliss and Lilly's smear campaign against her. She says that Doudrop was scared and alone living on a farm somewhere before she met her, and calls the "Lilly-Lution" gross. She says that Natalya paid the price last week, and now, so will Tamina.

Tamina beats Doudrop after Eva Marie tells Doudrop to hit the cross body only for Tamina to duck it. After the match, Alexa Bliss shows up with Lilly on the TitanTron makes fun of Eva Marie, calling her "the loser of this match."

Backstage, Damian Priest is met by Matt Riddle, who now has a new scooter. When Damian asks if Riddle is concerned that Omos will break the new scooter, Riddle says he is not alone and that he has the power of Randy Orton in him. When Riddle asks Priest if he should be in the club instead of being on Miz TV, Priest says that he's good after Lollapalooza this weekend and that he will be able to handle himself.

It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Damian Priest. The Miz airs his grievances against Damian Priest for putting him in a wheelchair and ripping Sheamus' mask off last week. Priest responds by telling Miz and John Morrision that they are out of their minds. He says that Sheamus was medically cleared and knew what to do, then asks The Miz what is wrong with his knee, if he will ever wrestle again or if he has a "different situation" between his legs. Miz says he has never been injured in the sixteen years in his business and is so injured he cannot stand, and says if he was not injured, he would smack the taste out of his mouth. Priest dares him to. Miz does not. As Priest says that he has seen tough guys like Miz before, Morrison stands up and threatens to moisten him with a Drip Stick before saying that Miz's wheelchair will be in a museum while kids will want to grow up to be like Miz and Morrison. Priest there is not a kid who wants to grow up to be second fiddle to The Miz or a loudmouth who will use anyone to get what he wants, including Morrison. He then says he was here to challenge Sheamus, but now he is royally pissed and wants a match with Morrision. Miz tries to squirt Priest with a Drip Stick. Priest blocks the shot, then fights off Morrison before squirting Miz with every Drip Stick he has and getting his suit wet.

Damian Priest beats John Morrison despite The Miz spraying him with a Drip Stick. After the match, Damian Priest is attacked from behind by Sheamus, but Ricochet runs into the ring and fights Sheamus off. Morrison goes after Ricochet, but Priest takes Morrison out.

Damian Priest and Ricochet beat Sheamus and John Morrison.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Bobby Lashley. Lashley says that Goldberg brought his son to see him tonight, then says that he hopes Goldberg brings him to SummerSlam so he can see him destroy him his father.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Omos, who simply states "Riddle's scooter came first. Riddle's spine comes next."

Omos beats Matt Riddle.

We hear from Alexa Bliss, who says that Lilly has been thrilled about how the "Lilly-Lution" is going before she is suddenly attacked by Doudrop. Eva Marie then shows up, says that Lilly is yuckier and grosser than she first thought, and says that this is the "Eva-Lution." After Eva Marie and Doudrop leave, Lilly stands up without any help.

Keith Lee beats Karrion Kross after breaking out of the Kross Jacket and hitting the Spirit Bomb.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Rhea Ripley, who says her match was nowhere near as brutal as a no holds barred match. She says she will be watching tonight and that she hopes Nikki A.S.H. beats the hell out of Charlotte Flair. She then says that nothing will change the fact that she will walk out of SummerSlam as WWE Raw Women's Champion.

Reggie retains the WWE 24/7 Championship against Akira Tozawa.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Nikki A.S.H. Nikki says that she does not know what to expect, but Charlotte Flair did not expect her, and she has to give tonight her absolute best, as she knows that she can beat Charlotte and prove that if you believe in yourself, you can be "almost a superhero."

Nikki A.S.H. retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Charlotte Flair in a no-holds-barred match.

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

Raw Talk: Reggie knows he has to watch his back.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 5, 2021

The Miz and John Morrison start tonight's show with Miz TV. John Morrison, who is the first of four guests, says that he will be winning the Money In The Bank Ladder Match and winning the contract a week from Sunday. The second of four guests is Drew McIntyre, who says that The Miz is why he has a love-hate relationship with the Money In The Bank contract due to Miz cashing in on him successfully. He says he has never stopped fighting his way back to the title since then. McIntyre then says he will win the contract and cash in on the champion of his choosing, then says he is a distant relative of Davy Crockett through his great-great-great grandmother, who is known for crafting great stories, and says he will craft one of his own. He warns Miz that if he gets involved in the Ladder Match, they will be telling the story of how Miz's head got shoved up Morrison's ass, and says he would rather die in Texas than surrender the contract. After Morrison tells McIntyre that he will get wet if he kicks the ocean, the third of four guests, Ricochet, shows up. Miz calls what Ricochet did to John Morrison last week "reckless," and says he was lucky it ended in a double count-out. Ricochet says he is a little shook about what happened last and that Morrison is, too, but says he is willing to do whatever it takes to win the contract, even if that means using The Miz's wheelchair as a battering ram. After Morrison tells Ricochet to back his words up in a rematch later tonight, the last of four guests, Matt RIddle, shows up. Riddle climbs up the ladder in the ring, then says he let Randy Orton down last week and dedicates the Ladder Match to Orton. Miz gets irritated, especially as McIntyre encourages Riddle, and as Miz hopes that Jinder Mahal beats McIntyre tonight, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles AJ Styles and Omos show up. Styles says he was screwed out of the Money In The Bank Ladder Match after Orton was pulled out of the match, and says the last chance qualifier should have been a one-on-one match between himself and McIntyre and not a Triple Threat Match, and says he was not pinned. He says that it was Riddle, not him, who got pinned, and blames his inability to get in the Money In The Bank Ladder match on him. Riddle decides to play around with Styles and Omos, and when he tells Omos to high five him, Omos pushes him off the ladder. Riddle hurts his bandaged ankle on the way down, and Omos then tosses the ladder out of the ring. Styles then kicks Riddle in the hurt angle, and Ricochet shoves him. As McIntyre confronts Omos, Morrison attacks Ricochet from behind only for Ricochet to toss him out of the ring. McIntyre then clotheslines Omos out of the ring, and Ricochet drop kicks Morrison out of the ring before breaking a drip stick and tossing it into the stands.

John Morrison beats Ricochet by count-out when The Miz - who squirts Ricochet with a Drip Stick before the end of the match - gets in Ricochet's way with his wheelchair.

In footage from earlier today, Jinder Mahal shows up in a motorcycle before being interviewed by Kevin Patrick. Jinder talks about his history with McIntyre, whom he says is too busy for him. He says that he should have been included in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match because he has always been better than McIntyre, and tonight, he will prove he is better.

Backstage, Reginald sees Alexa Bliss while with Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Baszler gets irritated when Alexa disappears, but when they three of them leave, Alexa re-appears.

Backstage, Naomi, Nikki Cross and Asuka meet. Nikki and Asuka like Nikki's superhero gimmick, and Nikki has to remind them that she is almost a superhero, but that she has learned to believe in herself and is at her most successful. She says she has a chance to win the Money In The Bank contract, and says that if those who are less than confident believed in themselves, they could accomplish a lot. Naomi and Asuka remind her that they are gunning for the contract. After Nikki heads to the ring, Alexa Bliss shows up and tells Naomi and Asuka that she will be the one winning the contract.

Nia Jax, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Eva Marie and Doudrop beat Naomi, Asuka, Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross in an eight-woman tag match. After the match, Eva Marie takes full credit for the win. Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler take exception to this.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP and Bobby Lashley. MVP gets irritated with Kevin for getting into their parties and tells him to make an appointment, and says that Kofi Kingston is not worthy of being in the same ring as Lashley. MVP calls managing Lashley one of the highest honors of his career, and that he and Lashley will not be disrespected. Lashley says he has beaten Drew McIntyre and Xavier Woods in back-to-back Hell In A Cell Matches and took a vacation. He takes exception to Kofi calling him "soft" and says he will shove his words down his throat, end his Money In The Bank pipe dreams and hurt him.

Mustafa Ali beats Mansoor and gives him his first loss in more than a year. During the match, Mustafa Ali gets his foot caught in the rope. Mansoor helps him and goes to check on him only for Mustafa Ali to win with a roll-up.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Drew McIntyre, who says that Jinder Mahal is more than willing to face him in the ring, then claims that his sword is made from a tooth of the Loch Ness Monster. Drew McIntyre tells the story of a warrior who climbed up the Loch Ness Monster's neck, choked it out and pulled one of its teeth out after hitting a Claymore Kick before making friends with the monster afterwards.McIntyre then says he will beat Jinder Mahal tonight.

Drew McIntyre beats Jinder Mahal by disqualification when Shanky and Veer attack McIntyre. After the match, Shanky and Veer stay on the attack, and Jinder superkicks McIntyre before Shanky and Veer send McIntyre shoulder-first into the ring post. Jinder then hits McIntyre with the Khalass. Jinder then takes McIntyre's sword in exchange for costing him a Money In The Bank Ladder Match opportunity.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Kofi says that when MVP and Bobby Lashley challenged them to a tag team match, they accepted, for that is what they do. Kofi Kingston then says that MVP and Bobby Lashley are mad at him for touching a nerve about what he had to say about them, and Woods says that he is here after going to Hell and back with Lashley and that he and Kofi have been proving Lashley wrong. Kofi Kingston says that he was proving anything was possible when he was WWE Champion, and that he will become WWE Champion again.

The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) beat T-Bar and Mace with a hurricanrana into a sit-down pin from Lince Dorado to T-Bar.

Backstage, Matt Riddle is met by Damian Priest. Riddle says he has taken a worse fall than tonight, then Damian Priest reminds him that his hurt ankle could affect his match with AJ Styles tonight and his chances in the Money In The Bank Ladder Match. Riddle says that he has bounced back from a bad fall before, and that he will win the men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match.

Matt Riddle beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. During the match, a Karate Kid reference happens where Matt Riddle stands on one foot and hits Styles with the Crane Kick despite Styles knowing exactly what Riddle is up to. Later on in the match, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) surround Omos at ringside, and this also distracts Styles to the point that Matt Riddle wins with a schoolkid pin.

Charlotte Flair is in the ring with a crutch in her hand. Charlotte says she might miss Money In The Bank after comparing her injury to the ones happening in the NBA right now, and that Rhea Ripley is so scared of losing the Raw Women's title that she is using her own moves against her to take her out. Charlotte then says that Rhea Ripley is learning how to be a dirty player from her and is doing the same thing she would do, then says that nobody is better than her before Rhea Ripley shows up. Rhea Ripley then shows up with a crutch in her hand, her knee also hurt. She limps up the stairs and asks for help getting into the ring, which she gets. Rhea says Charlotte is right in saying she would do exactly what she would do, then says she sees right through Charlotte and says she can see right through her and knows she is being a drama queen. Both women kick the crutch out of the other's hand to reveal they are not hurt, then both of them fight with their crutches until Rhea Ripley is disarmed. Rhea gets her crutch back and turns the tables, forcing Charlotte to retreat.

Jaxson Ryker and R-Truth beat Elias and Cedric Alexander. Before the match begins, Akira Tozawa runs into the ring. R-Truth nearly pins him for the WWE 24/7 Championship, but Tozawa kicks out and runs away from a bevy of Superstars. R-Truth then runs out of the ring and chases after Tozawa. Jaxson Ryker ends up in a 2-on-1 handicap match, but Ryker is more than game to the point that when he dares Elias to tag in, Elias walks away and Ryker calls him a coward. Cedric tries to attack him, but Ryker lays him out for the win.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP and Bobby Lashley, the latter of whom is doing pull-ups. Lashley glares into the camera after MVP asks Kevin Patrick if Lashley looks like a man who has lost his edge.

Next week: Ricochet vs. John Morrison in a Falls Count Anywhere Match! Humberto Carrillo vs. Sheamus for the WWE United States Championship! Erick vs. Omos and Ivar vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles! In two weeks: The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships!

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) beat MVP and Bobby Lashley after Kofi Kingston counters the Playmaker into the Trouble In Paradise.

Raw Talk:Kofi Kingston says he will win the Money In The Bank Ladder Match.

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

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for July 2, 2021

Results courtesy of The Smackdown Hotel.

Mace and T-Bar beat The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado).

Veer beats Drew Gulak.

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for June 18, 2021

Results courtesy of The Smackdown Hotel.

Mace and T-Bar beat The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado).

Ricochet beats Drew Gulak.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 31, 2021

WWE acknowledges Memorial Day at the start of tonight's show.

Jimmy Smith replaces Adnan Virk on commentary this week.

It's time for Miz TV. The Miz appears for the first time since WrestleMania Backlash, and says the past few weeks have been tough without him to command the ship, then says he is sorry for getting injured. He then notices the garlic necklace on John Morrison. Morrison says that they were in a sticky situation and is now ready for anything when it comes to protecting The Miz, then introduces a water gun known as "The Dripstick." Miz then says he had an epiphany and that he had to get back to Raw, as he wanted the fans to see him live, and also had an epiphany that he has done so much in his career that he has to give back. Miz then introduces tonight's guest: Charlotte Flair. Charlotte says that Rhea Ripley has had her fairy tale ending against Asuka, but her fairy tale will become a nightmare when she sends her to Hell in three week. Rhea Ripley then shows up. Rhea tells Charlotte to go to Hell, and the two of them have a staredown before Miz tells them to calm down. Rhea Ripley says she is a nightmare, not a vampire, and that she will still be champion after three weeks. Charlotte mentions Rhea Ripley's failure to beat Nikki Cross in two minutes, and as Charlotte asks how Rhea could possibly beat her, Nikki Cross suddenly shows up. Nikki Cross mentions beating Rhea Ripley last week and says it would only be fair if she faced whoever is champion three weeks from now. Charlotte says if life were fair, she would be champion. Rhea Ripley tells Nikki Cross she earned her respect, then Nikki Cross says she could beat Charlotte in two minutes and earn a title shot, but Charlotte says she could beat Nikki in one minute. Nikki slaps Charlotte, then Charlotte says it's on.

Nikki Cross beats Charlotte Flair in a Beat The Clock Challenge by lasting two minutes against Charlotte.

Backstage, Matt Riddle talks with Damian Priest about getting back on the road and also brushes up on his Spanish. Randy Orton suddenly shows up and decides to take their tag team seriously, and asks him to be in his corner tonight and maybe learn something.

Randy Orton beats Xavier Woods with the Bro Derek.

Backstage, MVP and Bobby Lashley are in the executive suite with Lashley's entourage.

Backstage, Reginald tells Nia Jax he does not need her protection against Shayna Baszler tonight, and asks her to see the match from ringside so she can see for herself.

Reginald beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler after fire erupts from the turnbuckles, distracting Baszler and allowing Reginald to win with an O'Connor Roll. Nia Jax celebrates with Reginald backstage after the match.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Drew McIntyre. Drew says that tonight is about just him and Kofi Kingston, and while he respects Kofi and admits he has earned what he has gotten, he also feels that Kofi could beat Lashley like he said he could. McIntyre says that he was once like Kofi, as he had to invest in himself and put off having kids to get to where he is, and while he respects Kofi, he will do what Kofi has yet to do and go through him to face Lashley for the WWE Championship.

Mace and T-Bar beat The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado).

Sheamus heads to the ring. He says that he cannot wait to get back on the road, then says that Humberto Carrillo and Ricochet will not get anywhere near the United States Championship and will only earn participation trophies if they keep trying. He says that Humberto and Ricochet are "purveyors of scumbaggery" and are not championship material, then says he created his open challenge to find somebody worthy of the United States title, saying that Humberto and Ricochet cannot lace his boots. Sheamus says he will face Humberto and Ricochet one-on-one before sending them back to catering where they belong, and after he asks who will face him first, he gets Ricochet.

Ricochet beats Sheamus after Humberto Carrillo shows up, distracting Sheamus.

Humberto Carrillo beats Sheamus after Ricochet distracts Sheamus. During the match, Humberto bloodies Sheamus' nose with a well-placed drop kick.

We hear from Eva Marie, who says that WWE is where everything took off for her, but she had to take a break and find herself. She says that life will knock you down, and that it takes courage to keep getting back up. Eva Marie says that she is back to finish what she started, and not only will she be a voice for herself, but for the Superstars of WWE.

Natalya and Tamina guest on commentary for the next match.

Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke beat Naomi and Lana.

Cedric Alexander beats Shelton Benjamin with the Neuralyzer after hitting Shelton with a thumb to the eye.

Backstage, Elias talks with Jaxson Ryker, saying they have a great opportunity and that he knows they can win, and that they need a gameplan. When Elias asks Jaxson Ryker if he has ever been in battle, Jaxson asks Elias the same question, saying he's been in Iraq.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Kofi Kingston, who says that his family is no detriment and is part of his success, saying he does it for them and that McIntyre took a cheap shot despite his respect for him. Kofi says that unlike him, McIntyre has yet to beat Bobby Lashley while he did it on his first try, then says he and McIntyre will square up and leave it all in the ring tonight before he beats McIntyre and goes on to beat Lashley for the WWE Championship.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against Elias and Jaxson Ryker after Elias leaves Ryker high and dry, walking out on him as he tries to make the tag.

Backstage, Reginald is met by Nia Jax, who asks him if he is sure to take an invitation to Alexa's Playground by Alexa Bliss. Reginald says he will be fine, and Nia says she will get the champagne ready.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Elias, who says that Jaxson Ryker has become unhinged and that he was looking out for himself last week and was not there when he needed help. He says that Ryker's unpredictability concerns him, and says being on the road with him makes him sick and unwilling to be around him.

It's time for Alexa's Playground. Tonight's guest is Reginald. As Reginald says he feels great, Lilly asks Reginald about Cirque du Soleil. Before he can answer, Reginald is attacked by "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Alexa tells Baszler that she was not invited today because Lilly doesn't like her. Baszler says that she considers Alexa a problem and that the two of them should have a chat, saying she will see her next week before telling Lilly "You're just a stupid doll."

Backstage, The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) talk with Mansoor, saying that Mansoor needs a chant or a war cry. Mansoor gets it right away, and Ivar tells him to have fun. Suddenly, Mustafa Ali shows up and tells Mansoor to be careful who he befriends, as he will be stabbed in the back. After Ali tells Mansoor not to trust anybody, Mansoor asks "Then why should I trust you?" Ali tells Mansoor "Now you're getting it."

Backstage at the executive suite, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP and Bobby Lashley. MVP talks about both Kofi Kingston and Drew McIntyre, then Lashley says that he has beaten both men and neither will take the WWE Championship. MVP then says that the executive suite is better than a 90-day suspension without pay, and Lashley agrees before saying that nobody will end "The Almighty Era."

Drew McIntyre beats Kofi Kingston with a Claymore Kick on a mid-air Kofi to face Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship at Hell In A Cell. Both Kofi and McIntyre shake hands after the match, then Bobby Lashley shows up and stares McIntyre down from the stage.

Raw Talk: "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos have a message for Randy Orton and Matt Riddle.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 26, 2021

Before the next match, Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman are at odds with each other after Strowman saved McIntyre, with McIntyre saying he had Mace and T-Bar on his own. Strowman says he will face Mace and T-Bar himself and show McIntyre how it is done. When Strowman enters the ring, he announces that the next match will be a two-on-one handicap match and that he will get the job done.

T-Bar and Mace vs. Braun Strowman ends in a no-contest when T-Bar and Mace refuse to let Strowman out of the corner. After the match, Drew McIntyre heads to the ring. This leads to McIntyre and Strowman teaming up again and clearing out the ring.

T-Bar and Mace beat Braun Strowman and Drew McIntyre by count-out after McIntyre inadvertently clotheslines Strowman on the outside. After the match, Strowman plants McIntyre with a running powerslam in the ring for clotheslining him.

Backstage, Drew McIntyre meets with Adam Pearce and tells him he wants Braun Strowman in a match tonight. Pearce tells him he can do that.

It's time for Miz TV. The Miz and John Morrison are in the ring with Elias and Jaxson Ryker, and Miz says they are here in celebration of Bad Bunny's successful world tour, saying that without his and Morrison's star power, Bad Bunny could not stell out a flea market. He says that to prove the mega-talents that they are, they present their very own concert. Elias says the idea will be incredible, saying Miz and Morrison are musical geniuses on par with him. Elias then dedicates an unplugged performance of "Hey Hey Hop Hop" to Shane McMahon, and even Ryker takes part. Suddenly, the lights go out, and when they come back on, Damian Priest shows up. Priest apologizes for disturbing the performance, saying it moved him to have a surprise of his own in The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods), who also show up. Xavier Woods opens up his guitar case, and he, Kofi and Priest throw tomatoes at Miz, Morrison, Elias and Ryker.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and Damian Priest beat The Miz, Elias and Jaxson Ryker with an inside cradle from Woods to Ryker.

Backstage, Sonya Deville opens the back door for a suspended Charlotte Flair.

Sonya Deville is in the ring, where she introduces Charlotte Flair. Referee Eddie Orengo, who was the official for Charlotte Flair's match last week and the target of Charlotte's post-match attack, is also in the ring. Sonya calls Adam Pearce's decision rash and says that Pearce did not hear both sides of the story, and allows Charlotte to speak. Charlotte says she has reflected on the past week and understands the errors of her ways. She apologizes to Eddie Orengo, WWE management and the fans, saying that instinct took over last week and that she wants to right the wrongs that she has committed. Orengo accepts her apology, saying it was his mistake and that he did not see the interference. Sonya then mentions that with Charlotte's $100,000 fine paid in full, Charlotte's suspension is lifted and she will be back in action with Orengo as the referee for her match. Charlotte then demands that Orengo apologize for his mistake, which he does. Backstage, Sonya Deville and Charlotte Flair are confronted by Adam Pearce for not telling him about this. Sonya apologizes, but Adam Pearce says he would accept his apology if he were inclinded to believe it.

Backstage, Adam Pearce is met by Braun Strowman, who reminds Pearce that Drew McIntyre did not pin him to become #1 contender for the WWE Championship. Strowman wants in on the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania Backlash, and Pearce says he will be in it if he wins tonight.

Sheamus heads to the ring. He says he is back and better than ever as a fighting champion, and that Humberto Carrillo is the first name of many to try to take the WWE United States Championship from him. He also says that Carrillo does not belong in the ring with him and cannot stand to his level. Sheamus then announces he is issuing another open challenge, but this time, the United States Championship will not be on the line. Carrillo answers the challenge again. Sheamus asks Carrillo if he is out of his mind before hitting him with another cheap shot before the bell can ring. As Sheamus says Carrillo is all bark and no bite, Carrillo fights back. Carrillo eventually hits Sheamus with a tope suicida that sends Sheamus barrelling over the announce table. As Carrillo leaves, Sheamus is absolutely livid.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP and Bobby Lashley. MVP says that Braun Strowman is not in the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania Backlash yet, and that he and Lashley have some grievances to air.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Rhea Ripley. Rhea Ripley says that Charlotte Flair's apologies mean nothing and while she enjoyed Charlotte getting fined and suspended, she is glad she is back so their paths can cross. She says she will continue to be WWE Raw Women's Champion while Charlotte continues to "play rugby with the referees."

MVP and Bobby Lashley head to the ring. Lashley said he would walk out of WrestleMania as WWE Champion and did it, and that when he grabbed McIntyre and made him pass out, he held the title in the air and demanded respect, and the crowd response was a dream come true. He compares McIntyre lying in the ring to a crumpled-up dollar bill nobody cares about as well as gum on his shoe before saying he will beat McIntyre again, and is not happy his match at WrestleMania Backlash will potentially be a Triple Threat Match. MVP says he is offended by this and wants to know why Lashley is being treated like this, and says that all business concerning the WWE Championship must be made with their opinion, and Lashley says it would be disrespectful to do otherwise. MVP says that this same type of match is how Lashley lost the WWE United States Championship without being pinned, and says he could lose the WWE Championship the same way. Lashley says that he can beat Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman at any time and that McIntyre and Strowman know it, and says that he will have to observe his business interests so he can remain champion.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Matt Riddle, who says that he is still on "Cloud Twelve" after beating Randy Orton next week. Suddenly, Orton shows up and says they have nothing in common, and that he underestimated him in the ring. He says that Riddle earned his respect, then entertains the idea of "R-K-Bro," saying it is a catchy tag team name before asking if they can give it a try. Riddle is ecstatic, but Orton asks him to see how it goes first before they have a chat.

Backstage, Nia Jax calls Charlotte Flair a "spoiled brat" who is enabled by the WWE and her fans. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler says there can be no more distractions, especially in tonight's match. Baszler leaves, then Nia gets some flowers. Angel Garz shows up and says that he delivered them to her because she is beautiful, and wishes her luck in tonight's match. As she and Reginald head to the ring, Nia hits Mandy Rose with the flowers.

Backstage, Braun Strowman is met by MVP regarding Bobby Lashley's dissatisfaction with Strowman trying to get into the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania Backlash, but Strowman tells MVP to tell Lashley that when he wins tonight, there will be nothing he can do about him becoming champion.

Randy Orton and Matt Riddle beat Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin.

Nia Jax, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and Rhea Ripley beat Asuka, Lana and Naomi in a six-woman tag team match. During the match, Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke show up, and when Shayna Baszler confronts them, Mandy and Dana throw a bucket of water at her. When Nia runs towards them, she slips on the water.

Backstage, Sonya Deville chastises Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke for their actions in the last match, and tells Mandy Rose that she has a match with Charlotte Flair that is coming up next.

It's time for Alexa's Playground. She says that Lilly is more than a friend to her, and that all one has to do to have their own Lilly is to ask nicely. She then tells the fans to concentrate and think dark, twisted thoughts and says "Lilly, Lilly, Lilly." She then tells the fans to picture something peaceful, then carefully inhale and exhale and think about how peaceful it is as we see images of koi fish, lilypads and pine trees. Lilly then shows up on the screen and screams, and it is all revealed to be a prank. Alexa says that Lilly is getting restless hanging out with her, and says it is time to unleash her on the rest of WWE, saying not to blame her for what happens next, as Lilly made her do it.

Charlotte Flair beats Mandy Rose.

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says that Braun Strowman may have gotten his way, but he will not make things worse for WrestleMania Backlash and that it will all end with a Claymore Kick.

Braun Strowman beats Drew McIntyre to become part of the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania Backlash. During the match, MVP and Bobby Lashley show up to keep an eye on the match. Later on in the match, Lashley distracts the referee so that MVP can pull Drew McIntyre out of a running powerslam. It works, but Strowman knocks MVP out. McIntyre knocks Strowman out, but T-Bar and Mace show up and distract McIntyre. This allows Strowman to hit the powerslam for the win.

Raw Talk: Sonya Deville defends her decision to reinstate Charlotte Flair.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 19, 2021

Drew McIntyre heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Drew McIntyre says opportunity is a hell of a thing, as sometimes you can work for it and sometimes it falls right into your lap. He says he would get his WWE Championship opportunity eventually, which caused Braun Strowman and Randy Orton to show up. This led to a Triple Threat Match where the winner between him, Strowman and Orton would get a WWE Championship opportunity, which he won. McIntyre then mentions Mace and T-Bar attacking him after that match. McIntyre says that MVP is the mastermind behind that attack and that he has more questions than answers, and when he gets his hands on Mace and T-Bar, he will get a little bit of retribution. As McIntyre says he is in the mood for a fight, MVP shows up. MVP finds it weird that McIntyre did not expect him like he did not expect to fall to the Hurt Lock and says he should expect the unexpected, and says Lashley considers him a worthy opponent to put in the Hurt Lock again. He then says that Lashley is the "Chief Hurt Officer" while he is the vice president, and that they "downsized" The Hurt Business. He then asks why he would hire Mace and T-Bar to hurt him, saying they have no affiliation with him and Lashley. After MVP tells McIntyre that he should look in the mirror, McIntyre says this is all one big coincidence, and as he approaches MVP, he is attacked by Mace and T-Bar once again. Afterwards, Kevin Patrick interviews Mace and T-Bar, who both agree on finishing off Drew McIntyre.

Backstage, Drew McIntyre meets with Adam Pearce, who insists that McIntyre needs a tag team partner, but McIntyre would much rather go it alone.

The Viking Warriors (Ivar and Erik) beat Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin. (Adnan Virk can be heard saying "The Viking Express" again during this match.)

Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Randy Orton. Orton says The Fiend will never be seen or heard from again as long as he is in WWE, then says Drew McIntyre got lucky at his expense. He says he will wait until WrestleMania Backlash to see who wins, as they will have a target on their back. Backstage, Randy Orton meets with Adam Pearce, wanting a match with Matt Riddle. Pearce says he will see what he can do.

Charlotte Flair heads to the ring. Charlotte says she returned last week demanding respect from the locker room and the fans after all she has done for the industry, and says she came back unapologetically herself. She also says the locker room hates each other as much as they hate her. Charlotte goes on to say a WrestleMania match was taken from her, and says she can beat both Rhea Ripley and Asuka in the same night. She says this is why she is called "the opportunity" and says she will give Asuka an opportunity against her tonight. She admits that while Asuka is talented, it does not mean she has to like her, and that she will prove why she does not like Asuka and why she is the queen. Suddenly, Asuka and Rhea Ripley both show up. Charlotte tells Rhea Ripley to go to the announce table and take some notes, and Rhea says she will take her up on that offer, knowing Asuka will beat Charlotte. Charlotte refuses to let Asuka speak, and Asuka finally gets fed up, yelling "Charlotte! I'm going to beat you, bitch!"

Backstage, Randy Orton sees Matt Riddle on his scooter again.

Drew McIntyre vs. Mace and T-Bar in a two-on-one handicap match is official for later tonight.

Matt Riddle beats Randy Orton by countering an RKO into a crucifix pin.

Backstage, Adam Pearce meets with Sheamus and congratulates him on winning the WWE United States Championship. He tells Sheamus to consider the people who have held the title before him and goads him into doing an open challenge like John Cena, which Sheamus decides to do.

Lana and Naomi beat Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. During the match, Dana Brooke and Mandy Rose show up. Dana and Mandy play the events of what happened to Nia Jax last week, which causes Nia Jax to get angry, get off the ring apron and go after Dana and Mandy. This allows Naomi and Lana to double-team Shayna Baszler and get the win.

In backstage footage from WrestleMania, Bad Bunny feels honored to have partaken in the event with Damian Priest and said that everything up to this moment as been a dream come true. Damian Priest says that Bad Bunny earned his moment, and Bad Bunny says that everyone from the wrestlers to the bosses showed him much respect and that it has been wonderful being in WWE.

It's time for Miz TV. The Miz and Maryse make their way to the ring to celebrate the success of the season premiere of Miz and Mrs. from last week. Maryse thanks the fans for their support, then thanks Miz for being an awesome husband and father before saying he is the greatest WWE Superstar of his generation. Miz and Maryse flirt for a bit, then Miz announces that tonight is their night before they kiss. Fireworks then go off around the arena, then Maryse pours the champagne as Miz says last week was great and that this week will be even better. Miz advertises Miz and Mrs. tonight after Raw, then announces that WWE 24/7: The Miz will premiere on Peacock and WWE Network on Sunday. As Miz and Maryse are about to propose a toast, Damian Priest shows up and says Miz is as delusional as Jake Paul thinking he is a real fighter, then replays how The Miz had to get Maryse's help to cheat to win last week. He asks what kind of man would brag about a win like that, and says The Miz got his pants ripped off and proved he had no cojones. Maryse butts in, speaks to him in French, and says if he wants a match with Miz tonight, he's got it. Damian then congratulates Miz and Maryse before drinking the champagne and choking, saying it is trash. Maryse throws her champagne at Damian, then she and Miz leave.

Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) are met by Matt Riddle. Kofi Kingston congratulates Riddle on beating Randy Orton, then Riddle notices Xavier Woods' trombone case. Riddle says Woods should put silver dollars in the case, and they all come up with the same idea: silver dollar pancakes.

Elias and Jaxson Ryker are in the ring. As Elias plays his guitar, he finds out one of the strings is out of tune...almost. It turns out that Xavier Woods, who is on the stage with Kofi Kingston, is playing bass.

Elias beats Kofi Kingston after blocking the top rope hurricanrana and hitting the elbow drop.

It's time for Alexa's Playground. Alexa Bliss says that her doll Lilly did not come into her life after WrestleMania, and that they have been friends for a very long time. She talks about how they were on a playground once when a girl was mean to her and would not let her eat her ice cream. Alexa then says she "shoved that bitch off the swing" and she fell on her ass and broke her arm. When asked why she did it, she says Lilly made her do it, and that if Lilly doesn't like something, she will be sure to let you know. Alexa then says that Lilly did not like The Fiend and that Lilly does not like the rest of the women's division.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke. Mandy says Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler are the bullies, not them, then Nia Jax chases them out of the room. Shayna Baszler, who is with her, blames Nia Jax for their loss tonight, and tells her to pay attention or else. After Shayna leaves, Angel Garza shows up and asks Nia what she sees in Reginald, then leaves.

Drew McIntyre beats T-Bar and Mace by disqualification when T-Bar and Mace refuse to listen to the referee. After the match, Braun Strowman shows up and chases T-Bar and Mace out of the ring.

T-Bar and Mace beat Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman by disqualification. During the match, McIntyre removes Mace's mask and reveals Dio Maddin underneath. Maddin slaps McIntyre, and McIntyre slaps back with his own mask. The referee calls for the bell when both men refuses to listen to him, then T-Bar and Strowman go at it. Strowman removes T-Bar's mask, and T-Bar is revealed to be Dominik Dijakovic.

Damian Priest beats The Miz after Damian Priest kicks out of the same situation that Miz won in last week - Maryse distracting Damian Priest and helping Miz put his feet on the middle rope for leverage on a schoolkid pin - and nails Miz with Hit The Lights for the win.

Sheamus is in the ring. Sheamus says he is WWE United States Champion and will be for a long time, and says he did not win it by being a nice guy. He then says he will be a fighting champion by defending the title either via open challenge or whenever he wants. As Sheamus issues an open challenge, the open challenge is answered by Humberto Carrillo. Sheamus attacks Carrillo from behind before punishing him at ringside by throwing him into barricades and ring posts. Sheamus then pounds Carrillo with the Ten Beats of the Bodhran on the floor before slamming him back-first into the ring post. After Sheamus gets Carrillo back in the ring, he hits him with the Brogue Kick. Sheamus then tells Carrillo that he is not in his league and that this is the closest he will ever get to the United States Championship.

Rhea Ripley watches from ringside for the next match.

Asuka beats Charlotte Flair after Rhea Ripley pulls Charlotte Flair out of the Figure Four Leg Lock, causing Charlotte to go after Rhea Ripley and Asuka to pin Charlotte with a backslide pin. After the match, Charlotte throws the referee across the ring and stomps on him in the corner before elbowing him in the back of the head. Referees have to stop Charlotte, but Charlotte goes back on the attack not once but twice.

Raw Talk: Charlotte Flair has been suspended indefinitely and fined $100,000 for unprofessional conduct and physically abusing an official.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 18, 2021

WWE acknowledges Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

We hear from Randy Orton, who mentions that the people who fight fire with fire end up with the ashes of those responsible for their affliction. He is soon seen wearing an old-school wrestling mask, and he says the voices in his head have never been louder. He also says that his voices encapsulate his every thought like his mask encapsulates his face, and when Alexa Bliss wanted him to set her on fire, he showed a compassionate side that he did not know existed. After watching the ending to Raw from three weeks ago, he says that the pure hatred he had for himself needed to be redirected, and his next victim arrived like a lamb to the slaughter until Alexa Bliss interrupted. He says that the burns on his face are what he receives for his compassion, and whenever he closes his eyes, he sees the fireball that Alexa Bliss threw at him. Orton says the inescapable feeling of the fire burning his flesh will never go away, then says he wears a mask to protect not just himself but everyone else from the horror that he endured. He says that the agony he felt that would mortify a lesser man, he considers lucky to have only suffered first-degree burns and that his face could have been disfigured forever, then blames The Fiend, not Alexa Bliss, for this. Orton says there is no doubt The Fiend is responsible for this, and that Alexa was merely a vehicle. He says The Fiend wants to stop him from achieving the inevitable: another Royal Rumble victory. Orton says he knows everyone in the locker room enjoyed seeing his face get burned, knowing their biggest threat may be eliminated, but even having his limbs cut off will not stop him, for despite his affliction, he will still be in the men's Royal Rumble match. He says he can still compete as long as he can tolerate the pain, but admits that he actually enjoys the pain, as it fuels his every move. He then lights a match after saying everyone can thank The Fiend for their Royal Rumble dreams being burned to ashes as he wins. Orton then blows the match out.

In footage from earlier today, Lacey Evans and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair are interviewed by Charly Caruso. Lacey Evans is protective of his relationship with Ric Flair, and says he is the dirtiest player in the game and that he is learning from one of the best in the business.

Peyton Royce attacks Charlotte Flair from behind before the next match, and both women have to be separated before the match can begin.

Charlotte Flair beats Peyton Royce with the Figure Eight. During the match, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and Lacey Evans show up, distracting Charlotte and almost costing her the match in the process. After the match, Charlotte Flair keeps the Figure Eight locked in and lets go after a second referee arrives.

Backstage, The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) are met by Matt Riddle, who compliments The Hurt Business on how they look backhandedly. Bobby Lashley tells Riddle that he likes his flip flops, then says they are bad for his feet before stomping the toes on his left foot.

Backstage, The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) are concerned for Matt Riddle, who says that he will tape his toes up and be good to go for their match tonight.

In footage from earlier today, who says that Xavier Woods sitting home with a broken jaw is not enough, and he wants to break both his heart and his spirit. He says that he hopes Woods' jaw injury will keep him from being in the men's Royal Rumble, then says he is still upset that Kofi Kingston took the opportunity that was his some time ago.

Mace beats Xavier Woods after the rest of Retribution (Mustafa Ali, T-Bar, Slapjack) surrounds the ring. At the start of the match, Woods punches Mustafa Ali in the face for mouthing off at him.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Asuka, who says that she does not know what to expect in her appearance on Alexa's Playground, and hopes that she does not see Alexa's dark side.

It is announced that WrestleMania 37 will be hosted at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, that WrestleMania 38 will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and that WrestleMania 39 will be in SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

It's time for Alexa's Playground. Tonight's guest is Asuka. When the show starts, Alexa tells Randy Orton she just wanted to talk to him last week, but then things got a little heated. Alexa then introduces Asuka to the segment. After it is mentioned that Alexa has an invisible friend on the other swing of the swingset, Alexa says she wants to have some fun, and declares her entry into the women's Royal Rumble match. Asuka wishes Alexa luck, then Alexa says that if she wins, they could possibly face each other at WrestleMania. Asuka loves the idea, saying she is a big friend of Alexa's. Alexa cringes when Asuka says "Yowie Wowie" and dances to her entrance theme. Alexa forcefully tells her to stop dancing, then gets sad and blames herself for the death of The Fiend. When Asuka tries to console her and mentions The Fiend, Alexa tells her not to say his name, then the nearby rocking horse moves on its own and Asuka leaves.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews The Miz and John Morrison. Miz and Morrison mock Sarah for wanting to know what to expect from The Dirt Sheet tonight, and Miz says that there will be controversy.

Backstage, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler brags about making Mandy Rose tap out before tossing her out of the ring, then says she will do it again tonight before saying she will toss everyone out in the women's Royal Rumble, much to the chagrin of Nia Jax.

We hear from Jeff Jarrett, who predicts that Goldberg will win the WWE Championship at Royal Rumble.

Nia Jax guests on commentary for the next match.

"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Mandy Rose with the Kirifuda Clutch after targeting Mandy's left arm throughout the match. After the match, Nia and Shayna argue at ringside, and Dana Brooke drop kicks Nia in the back of the neck from the ring apron.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Nia and Baszler say they have never gotten along, but neither are Asuka and Charlotte Flair, and that it is time for them to get a rematch for the women's tag team titles.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Charlotte Flair, who says she has always been accused of living off her last name and getting opportunities she has not earned, and says Lacey Evans is using her father "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair to get to her. She says that while she has learned from the dirtiest player in the game, but she has never gone down that path. As she says that she should rethink going that path, Lacey says that while she can wear her robe, she can never wear her crown.

Backstage, Adam Pearce talks with Ricochet, who tells him that a win can go a long way towards an opportunity. Ricochet hopes to start his road to WrestleMania. Suddenly, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos show up. AJ asks who would take advice from Adam Pearce after Pearce tucked his tail and ran from Roman Reigns, then says Ricochet will lose but will still keep his dignity. Ricochet mentions Styles' loss at TLC, then says it will take more than a seven-foot-tall giant to stop him. After Ricochet heads to the ring, Styles tells Pearce he does not like him anymore, and says that if he does not like him, then neither does Omos.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Ricochet after slamming Ricochet into the top rope, causing Ricochet to rebound off the rope and Styles to catch him for the Styles Clash for the win. (Had Ricochet won the match, he would have entered the men's Royal Rumble match.)

It's time for The Dirt Sheet. Tonight's guest is Goldberg. Instead of Goldberg, however, Gillberg shows up. When asked how he is preparing for the big match, Gillberg says he bashes his head into the wall because he is so pumped up. Suddenly, Drew McIntyre's entrance theme hits, then another man dressed mockingly like McIntyre shows up. After placing a dagger that mocks McIntyre's sword, the fake McIntyre says he is here to meet Gillberg face-to-face, then says he will kick Gillberg's ass back to 1998 before going back home to eat some haggis. Suddenly, the show briefly goes off the rails when the fake McIntyre does not have a fake accent and comes from New Jersey, then Miz and Morrison says there are two losers in the ring because Miz will cash in the Money In The Bank briefcase and become WWE Champion.

The Hurt Business (Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) beat The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) and Matt Riddle with the Hurt Lock to Gran Metalik. During the match, Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin refuse to get along, and it gts tot he point that Lashley has to tag himself in to win with a Hurt Lock to Gran Metalik. After the match, Riddle blindsides Lashley before running away.

Backstage, Elias asks Jaxson Ryker not to have another misunderstanding, and tells him to finish what he started when he faces Jeff Hardy again tonight.

We hear from Drew McIntyre, who says that he had a laugh at tonight's edition of The Dirt Sheet and that he still cannot be here tonight, and while he respects Goldberg despite putting words in his mouth and showing him the real him, he wants the real Goldberg. He says that if he does not get the real Goldberg, he will eat him alive in two minutes. McIntyre then announces that he will come back to Raw next week.

Jeff Hardy beats Jaxson Ryker by disqualification after Elias is caught knocking Jeff Hardy off the top rope. It is announced before the match that Jeff Hardy will be in the men's Royal Rumble match. After the match, Elias and Jeff Hardy have another misunderstanding, and when Jeff Hardy attacks Elias, Jaxson Ryker makes him pay for it by plowing him into the mat.

Next week: Goldberg and Drew McIntyre return!

Alexa Bliss beats Asuka. During the match, the arena goes dark. After the commercial break, the arena lights are back on have a purple tinge and Alexa Bliss has a darker appearance. Alexa's mannerisms also change, becoming more Fiend-like. When Alexa's black lipstick is slightly smeared, Alexa goes for the Mandible Claw, and Asuka fights it only to eat a right hand. Asuka fights back, but Alexa Bliss hits the Sister Abigail for the win. Alexa Bliss goes back to "normal" after the match, then says "Let Me In" in The Fiend's voice to end the show.

Raw Talk: R-Truth must choose between The Miz and John Morrison.

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 14, 2020

It's time for The Dirt Sheet. The Miz reads a story called "The Nightmare Before TLC," written by "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Styles plays himself, while John Morrision plays Drew McIntyre. After the story's end, The Miz then says that he will cash in on McIntyre if McIntyre wins and become WWE Champion, something that Styles takes exception to. As Morrison, Miz and Styles argue, Sheamus shows up. Sheamus says that as entertaining as the story and the pantomime is, he and Styles have a match tonight and he is prepared to fight with his fists. Styles tells Sheamus if he is not part of the solution, he is part of the problem. Sheaums says he is ready to be part of the problem, and backs Styles into a corner. Styles throws a Christmas tree at him, but Sheamus responds by throwing a present at him.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Sheamus after avoiding a middle rope White Noise, hitting Sheamus in the back of the left leg and pinning him with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Styles points at Sheamus as he runs his mouth towards him, but but Omos grabs Sheamus and Styles ties Sheamus up on the ropes by his legs before attacking him with a steel chair.

In backstage footage from earlier today, The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) harass a crew member for trying out one of Matt Riddle's "Bronutts," and Lashley pours a whole carton of milk on his head. When Sarah Schreiber interviews The Hurt Business, MVP says that Riddle is no athlete and that The New Day will be sent back to the circus with their tails tucked behind between their legs. Shelton says the three of them belong in the circus together, and Lashley says that if they don't, they will be introduced to their own personal world of hurt.

Backstage, Matt Riddle meets with Jeff Hardy and The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) and propose that Hardy and The New Day team up with him as "Bro E" in their corner. Hardy and The New Day love the idea.

The Hurt Business (Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) beat Jeff Hardy and The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) with a Hurt Lock to Jeff Hardy.

Backstage, Lana talks with Asuka about their match at TLC and how they feel "together" as a team, then mentions she has to face Nia Jax on her own and that she is scared to death. Asuka admits Nia Jax can be scary, but says Lana will still walk out to the ring, making her the bravest person she knows and proud to be her partner. She then tells Nia Jax to get out there to the ring.

Lana beats Nia Jax after escaping an avalanche Samoan Drop, kicking Nia Jax in the back of the leg and rolling Nia up in the corner to get the upset win. After the match, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler attacks Asuka from behind backstage, and Nia Jax attacks Lana. Baszler joins Nia, who hits Lana with a leg drop. Baszler then stomps Lana's elbow before she and Nia gang up on her and decimate her left ankle. Asuka gets in the ring and cleans house, forcing Nia and Shayna to retreat before checking on Lana.

Elias is in the ring. He introduces Jaxson Ryker, who is standing to his immediate right and has not been seen on WWE programming in some time. Elias talks about how he was shocked in his recent Symphony of Destruction match, then says that shock would have ended an ordinary man. He then says he is not an ordinary man, he is "the extraordinary Elias." Elias says he was baptized by lightning and that he was given visions of Jaxson Ryker, who now walks with him. Ryker says Elias' music has changed him and taught him the universal truth, and says he will stop the interruptions and disrespect towards Elias. Elias then dedicates his next number to Lana, then R-Truth shows up and apologizes to Elias for interrupting him last week on Main Event. When Elias tells him he is interrupting, R-Truth stays silent and Elias plays his song after telling Elias he doesn't mean to interrupt. This does not last long when the locker room comes for R-Truth and the WWE 24/7 Championship. As everyone fights with each other, Jaxson Ryker takes out Gran Metalik.

Backstage, The Miz talks with John Morrison, still taking exception to AJ Styles' comments about him. As Morrision tells Miz that cashing in on Styles would be easier, Keith Lee shows up. Keith Lee shows up and flips a coin. John Morrison calls heads and gets heads on the coin toss, then tells Miz and Morrison that the coin toss they just had is all they are going to win tonight.

The Miz and John Morrison beat Keith Lee in a two-on-one handicap match.

It's time for Firefly Fun House. This time, Bray Wyatt has a field trip in the WWE Thunderdome. Ramblin' Rabbit, Huskus the Pig Boy and Mercy the Buzzard are seen in the front row. Bray says he has an apology to make, and apologizes to Randy Orton, saying that while they had the time of their lives last week, it was all "one giant misunderstanding." Bray says that sometimes, "he" has "a very sad, sick and deranged, twist mind of his own," then says he has things to fix about himself and wishes they had a chance to finish what they started. He says that after Orton faces The Fiend at TLC, he is not sure what will be left of Orton, and instead of fun and games, there will just be sadness and pain, but that sounds splendid to him, and he has decided to celebrate tonight. Bray then says that in preparation for his field trip, he has some "hiss-terical" Randy Orton jokes. Bray pulls out a piece of paper and tells Orton-related dad jokes, but two jokes in, Orton shows up on the TitanTron. Orton tells Wyatt that he did not realize last week that The Fiend gave him the chance to say he has come back home, but after the RKO to Bray, Bray changed, and while The Fiend outmaneuvered him last week, it will not happen again. As for Bray's field trip, Orton asks him to extend that field trip so that they can play a game of "hide and seek" tonight. Bray says he cannot resist a game, and accepts. Orton tells Bray to come find him.

Mustafa Ali and Retribution guest on commentary for the next match.

Mace beats Ricochet despite Ricochet fending off Slapjack and T-Bar. After the match, Mustafa Ali says this will not end until he says it ends, and that it will not end until Ricochet joins Retribution.

Backstage, Bray Wyatt asks Matt Riddle if he has seen Randy Orton. Riddle says he has not seen Orton, but he has seen the future, and it is "Bro-Nouns." Bray leaves, then Ramblin' Rabbit shows up. Riddle calls him "Baby Bro-da," saying Ramblin' Rabbit reminds him of Baby Yoda, then has Ramblin' Rabbit sign a carrot for his pet bunny Skipper.

It is announced that Lana has been taken to a local medical facility with devastating injuries to her elbow and leg, and as a result of the attack from Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Lana is unable to compete at TLC.

Dana Brooke beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler by disuqalification after Nia Jax pushes Dana off the top rope in full view of the referee. After the match, Baszler and Nia attack Dana, but Mandy Rose shows up with a Kendo stick and attacks them until Baszler gts the upper hand. Asuka shows up and fights off Baszler, and she and Mandy clean house before checking on Dana.

Backstage, R-Truth talks with Huskus the Pig Boy when Bray Wyatt tells him not to talk to stranger. As Bray goes back to looking for Randy Orton, R-Truth thinks Bray is Huskus the Pig Boy's father.

Backstage, Bray Wyatt is still looking for Randy Orton. Suddenly, he finds a dark room with a rocking chair under a spotlight. Bray approaches the chair, which is rocking on its own, and sits down. Orton soon appears behind Bray and attacks him from behind before putting him in a wooden box, pouring gasoline on the box and lighting the box on fire. Suddenly, the box opens, and The Fiend comes out instead of Bray Wyatt. The Fiend puts the Mandible Claw on Randy Orton and easily overpowers him.

Matt Riddle quickly beats MVP. After the match, Bobby Lashley rushes to the ring, but Riddle escapes along with his box of Bro-Nutts.

Tom Phillips is in the ring for the WWE Championship ascension ceremony. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles shows up first, followed by Drew McIntyre. Styles says this is the last time that McIntyre will have the WWE Championship around his waist, and since they have never faced either one-on-one, he dived deep to find out who McIntyre was. Styles says McIntyre cannot handle the pressure of being WWE Championship despite getting the championship back, then says his loss to Orton changed him and has caused him to make mistakes. He also says that McIntyre has never been in a TLC Match while he defended the WWE Championship and won in a TLC Match, and says he knows what it takes to be a champion. Styles then says that if he has to break any weapons he gets his hands on on McIntyre to put the WWE Championship around his waist, so be it. McIntyre admits they have never wrestled before, and that this is a match he has always wanted. He also admits that he has never been in a TLC Match, and that his goal is to remain champion, saying staying on top is a whole different ballgame. He then tells Styles that he is the champion that led WWE through uncharted waters in 2020 and that he thrives under pressure, for his 19-year journey has made him this way. McIntyre tells Styles that he will tear him apart on Sunday, for he will do what it takes to both himself and Styles in order to retain the WWE Championship, and asks Styles if he is willing to do the same. As McIntyre puts the WWE Championship on the hook to be ascended, Styles says McIntyre he must have it all together, but as he asks McIntyre what if he is not the only competitor, McIntyre is attacked by The Miz and John Morrison. McIntyre soon fends them off and forearms Styles, then Omos throws the ring steps into ring, distracting McIntyre and allowing Styles to hit a chop block followed by the Phenomenal Forearm. Omos then brings a ladder into the ring at Styles' behest, and Styles lays McIntyre out with the ladder before attacking him with a chair. Styles then jumps off a ladder and puts McIntyre through the table with an elbo drop before taking the WWE Championship off the hook and holding it up to end the show.

Raw Talk: MVP is a fan of Elias's music.

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