Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring. Roman says tonight is a special tonight because not only is he getting acknowledged, but so are his cousins The Usos, which means the entire bloodlines gets acknowledged. Paul Heyman says tonight is the single-biggest night in the history of tag team wrestling and that tonight is the moment of truth, stating that Roman Reigns is the greatest wrestler of all time and defends the position of being the greatest of all time in the ring. Heyman asks what it will take for The Usos to become the greatest tag team of all time, and says that they must unify the tag team titles by defeating RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle). He says that both tag teams in tonight's main event are the best of their respective brands, then says The Usos must earn their place and cannot be yesterday's news, and that they must come home the undisputed champions or they will not come home at all. Heyman then proclaims that The Usos will beat RK-Bro will beat RK-Bro and become both the undisputed tag team champions and the greatest tag team of all time. Roman Reigns then tells The Usos that they know what he wants and that he expects them to deliver, and that the only reason he has these expectation is because he loves them.
Backstage, it is revealed that Sami Zayn has been watching Roman Reigns and The Usos' (Jimmy and Jey Uso) promo.
Shinsuke Nakamura beats Sami Zayn with a Kinshasa after Sami Zayn runs back into the ring just in time to avoid being counted out.
We see a vignette for The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).
It's time for Happy Talk. After the commercial break, Happy Corbin poses near the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal trophy as he says that he is the happiest he has ever been in the most serious tone possible. He also brags about getting rid of Madcap Moss, then says he was fined for what he did before saying that it was a lot of money for most people and that one cannot put a price on art, which is better appreciated the second time around. Following a second replay of what Corbin did to Madcap Moss, Corbin says everyone should learn from that, appreciate all they things they have and show their boss total respect, and not to improve their station in life. He says that Madcap Moss lived the high life at his expense and wanted to escape from his shadow and become a big shot, and that Moss did not appreciate everything that he did for him and made jokes at his expense. Corbin asks "Who's laughing now?" and says that he is "the big, bald wolf" after he huffed and puffed and put Madcap Moss in an ambulance. Afterwards, Happy Corbin throws the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal into the ring steps multiple times, shattering it.
Gunther beats Drew Gulak. After the match, Gunther puts Gulak in a Boston Crab, then Ricochet shows up and confronts Gunther before checking on Gulak. Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser leave.
Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce is met by LA Knight, who is now known as Max Dupri, head of Maximum Male Models. He says he is ready to get to work with models who can headline Paris fashion week as well as WrestleMania. After Adam Pearce mentions that Sonya Deville - who hired him - being fired will make things awkward, Max Dupri says that they have a signed contract.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle). Matt Riddle says The Usos are only trying to convince themselves that they can beat them, but The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) cannot beat them. Randy Orton says The Usos are sweating bullets because they know Roman Reigns will look down on them in disappointment.
Backstage, Shotzi and Aliyah argue over last week and say neither of them could beat "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. Raquel Rodriguez shows up, and Shotzi says she would be champion right now if it were not for her before verbally putting her down, saying she is weak and "six feet of disappointment" before calling her "an absurd Amazon."
Raquel Rodriguez beats Shotzi. (The word "Chingona" in "Chingona Bomb" is muted, as it is Mexico City slang that means "bad-ass" or "really great" in Spanish and is a form of "chingar", which means "fuck" or "fucker." It is usually used to describe a "bad-ass" or formidable female.)
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Xavier Woods. Woods wants to know if Butch can take care of his business on his own, and dares him to face him one-on-one so the whole world can see what kind of man he really is.
Ridge Holland and Sheamus get Butch all riled up backstage before the next match.
Xavier Woods beats Butch with Backwoods. Butch wanders off into the crowd after the match. Ridge Holland and Sheamus then confront Xavier Woods on the stage, and Butch attacks Woods from behind before being held back.
We see a vignette for RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle).
Backstage, Xavier Woods says that he needs somebody to back him and Kofi Kingston up against Sheamus, Ridge Holland and Butch in a six-man tag match.
It is announced and confirmed that Sasha Banks and Naomi have walked out on WWE earlier this week during Raw, and that Sasha and Naomi have been stripped of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships and have been suspended indefinitely. It it also announced that there will be a future tournament to crown new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.
Paul Heyman guests on commentary for the next match.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat RK-Bro to unify the WWE Raw and SmackDown Tag Team Championships and become the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions after Roman Reigns shows up and grabs Jey Uso's legs, causing Riddle to fall when he goes for an avalanche RKO. After the match, Roman Reigns and The Usos attack RK-Bro, then break down the commentary table so that Jey Uso can put Riddle through it with a splash. Roman Reigns then puts Randy Orton in a guillotine choke, and multiple officials and referees have to pull Roman off of Orton. Roman and The Usos then raise up all of the world and tag team gold in the middle of the ring to end the show.
RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Orton admits that they come out on the losing end at WrestleMania Backlash, and says that while they lost the battle, they will win the war. He says that the tag team unification match that was originally planned was The Usos' (Jimmy and Jey Uso) idea, but Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman made it a six-man tag match because they knew The Usos could not hold a candle to them. Orton says he and Riddle want to unify the tag team titles and become the tag team champions of the world. Riddle says that since The Usos can't make decisions on their own and Roman has to make them for him, they will head to SmackDown and demand that unification match. He says that if Roman says no, then it means he has no confidence in The Usos. Suddenly, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up. Montez Ford says that RK-Bro had a tough loss last night. Angelo Dawkins says Roman and The Usos are a tough squad, but says they are the ones they should be worried about. Montez then reminds them that "we got next" and proclaims that it is him and Dawkins who will unify the titles, and Dawkins mentions that RK-Bro have failed to mention them once before their match. Montez says that they want not just the titles, but the smoke, but Riddle says "RK-Bro 4:20 says we just smoked your asses."
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RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) after Riddle counters a top rope frog splash from Montez Ford with an RKO.
Kevin Patrick interviews Austin Theory on the stage. Theory says he can defend the United States Championship all day and that he is the youngest United States Champion for a reason. He says he does not care about "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes or the past; he only cares about the future and himself.
The Judgment Day (Edge, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley) head to the ring. Edge says The Judgment Day was formed because they were tired of being sheep just like the fans, and while "being a sheep" got him into the Hall of Fame, he is bigger than the Hall of Fame. He also says it got him injured, and that the fans do not care. He says that the fans just get on social media and just make asinine contents, then says the fans do not like what they see because they are ugly while they can look into any mirror and like what they see. Edge says nothing and no one can tough them, then Damian Priest says that the truth hurts. He says that individually, he and Edge were capable of destroying everyone's favorite, but together, they are more, and now they are greater with an instrument of brutality. He then demands that the fans rise for the newest member of The Judgment Day, Rhea Ripley. Rhea says The Judgment Day was the easiest decision of her life and that Edge and Damian changed for the better and wanted that for herself. She says that she is tired of signing autographs for all the little kids who want to be like her when all those autographs are being sold on eBay, then says she joined because she is tired of being used. Rhea then says she has unfinished business to attend to in the form of Liv Morgan, who no longer rides her coattails, and tonight, she will give Liv a reason to cry when she ultimately destroys her. Edge says that Rhea and Damian are now his "saints of fate," then talks about how he took Rhea aside and told her that Liv was holding her down like an albatross, having seen wasted domination and a juggernaut in the slow lane in Rhea. He then says his movement is not done and that they are looking more people, then Liv Morgan shows up.
Rhea Ripley beats Liv Morgan with the reverse cloverleaf. After the match, Rhea Ripley puts Liv Morgan back on the reverse cloverleaf while Edge laughs at and makes fun of Liv. Suddenly, Finn Balor shows up. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles soon joins him, and the two of them head to the ring for the next match.
Finn Balor beats Damian Priest by disqualification when Edge hits Finn with a Spear while Rhea Ripley provides a distraction. After the match, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles goes after Edge and also fends off Damian Priest only to be stopped by Rhea Ripley. This allows Edge and Damian to double-team Styles and take him out.
Backstage, Kevin Owens meets with Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis). Gable says that he sent Ezekiel's red cup from when he met The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) to his friends in a DNA test in order to prove that Ezekiel is really Elias. Kevin Owens then mentions that his older brother Ken Owens will be showing up to face Ezekiel in a match to beat the truth out of him.
It's time for The MVP Lounge. MVP demands respect for Omos for beating Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania Backlash, then says that Bobby Lashley became "The All Mighty" because of him until Lashley decided to hog the spotlight and the glory while leaving him at home. Suddenly, Cedric Alexander shows up and says he is proud of Omos, stating that everything MVP said about him is fact. He says that with his technical expertise and with Omos' strength and power, they would be unstoppable. Before MVP can say much to Cedric, however, Lashley shows up and lays out the security guards before making quick work of Cedric Alexander and confronting Omos. Omos and Lashley brawl, but Lashley sends Omos over the top rope. Lashley then confronts MVP, but MVP escapes as Cedric jumps on top of him only to be thrown down. Lashley then puts Cedric in the Hurt Lock as Omos and MVP leave.
Backstage, Sonya Deville meets with WWE official Adam Pearce. She tries to find out who she is facing tonight, but after Adam Pearce is less than direct, Sonya says it does not matter.
Before the next match, Sonya Deville finds out from WWE official Adam Pearce that her official investigation on her by WWE management has been concluded and that her contract as a WWE official is terminated. She then tells her that she is still a WWE Superstar, then introduces her opponent for tonight: Alexa Bliss.
Alexa Bliss quickly beats Sonya Deville.
Before the next match, Kevin Owens shows up with a greyed beard and a platinum grey wig and calls himself "Ken Owens," then says everybody believes Ezekiel is Elias and that everyone is playing along. After asking the fans if they think Ezekiel is Elias, he asks if the fans are idiots or liars, then calls them all liars and Ezekiel the biggest liar of all. Kevin finally snaps and both men brawl, then Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) show up and attack Ezekiel. Owens then hits Ezekiel with a Stunner.
Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce meets with Asuka when Becky Lynch shows up and demands a championship rematch while Asuka is handed a title match. Pearce says Asuka is earning a shot against the Raw Women's Champion, but Becky does not want to hear it. Asuka tells Becky that she handed the Raw Women's Championship to her to become a mother, but right now, she is acting like a baby. Becky takes offense to this and walks away.
Before the next match, Byron Saxton interviews Frank Lowman. Lowman says he does not want to be carted out of the building after being decimated by Veer Mahaan, but he has a wife and triplets who expect him to provide for them, so he has to do this for his family.
Veer Mahaan beats Frank Lowman with the cervical clutch.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody says the chapter between him and Seth Rollins is closed, then says Austin Theory is brimming with potential and that Theory should be ready to dig down or else he will become the new United States Champion.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Austin Theory by disqualification after being attacked from behind by Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Austin Theory retains the WWE United States Championship. After the match, Rollins continues to attack Cody and tells him that he will not take anything from him ever again as he continues to ram him into the announce table. Rollins then hits The Stomp on the announce table.
Sasha Banks and Naomi beat Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop. After the match, Doudrop chews out Nikki A.S.H. and asks her when she will start taking thing seriously, then The Miz shows up dressed as a referee. The Miz is special guest referee for the next match.
Before the next match, The Miz says that Mustafa Ali has not been treated fairly in the WWE, and that Austin Theory has gotten him a special guest referee who will call it right down the middle: himself.
Tommaso Ciampa - now known as just Ciampa - beats Mustafa Ali after Mustafa Ali confronts special guest referee The Miz for making a slow count before Ciampa hits a reverse DDT and recieves a fast count.
Backstage, we hear from Bobby Lashley, who says Omos only won because of MVP. Lashley then makes it known that next week, he wants a match without MVP's interference and he wants Omos in a steel cage.
Backstage, R-Truth asks Dana Brooke and Tamina if they want to go through with their divorce. Dana says she has triked Reggie and Akira Tozawa into a double date. When Reggie and Tozawa show up, Reggie gets served with divorce papers. Tozawa runs away before he is served.
Becky Lynch guests on commentary for the next match.
Asuka vs. Bianca Belair in a WWE Raw Women's Championship Contender's Match ends with Becky Lynch attacking both women.
This week on Raw Talk: RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle)! Sonya Deville! Austin Theory!
Matt Riddle is in the ring while the rest of the locker room surrounds the ring. Riddle welcomes everyone to the show and to the 20th anniversary celebration of Randy Orton, who debuted on SmackDown in a match against Hardcore Holly twenty years ago tonight. After a video package chronicling Orton's WWE career, Riddle then introduces Orton. Orton says he appreciates the gesture, then mentions that he was born in Knoxville, Tennessee before stating that even through there have been twists and turns, he is not going anywhere. Orton says he has made a lot of killer relationships and had some awesome matches with other great wrestlers in the last twenty years, and credits Mick Foley for him becoming "The Legend Killer." He then says he is having more fun now than he has had throughout his career and credits that to Riddle, then says that he and the fans have both had twists and turns and yet have always come back to him, and thanks them for their support throughout the years. Riddle then says that he has a surprise for him: a second-generation Superstar who says Orton has been like a mentor to him: "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, who shows up. As Cody and Orton hug and shake hands, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins interrupts and tells Orton not to trust Cody, as he is here to steal Orton's spotlight like he stole his at WrestleMania. Rollins tells Cody that not everything is about him, then tells Orton that his best years are behind him and that he is the past, not the present or the future. He also says that Cody is not the future, either, and that future Superstars will be inspired by him. Ezekiel interrupts Rollins, then introduces himself to Orton before talking about how he and his brother Elias watched him as "The Legend Killer." Kevin Owens then shows up from the crowd and says Ezekiel is Elias. Owens asks Orton if he is going to let Ezekiel lie to him, and as Riddle tries to tell Owens to calm down, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up. The Usos also talk about how they saw Orton in the ring growing up and promise that they will enjoy beating RK-Bro to unify the Raw and SmackDown tag titles at WrestleMania Backlash. WWE official Adam Pearce then shows up and makes a match where Seth Rollins tags with Kevin Owens and The Usos against Cody Rhodes, Ezekiel and RK-Bro later tonight. Owens punches Ezekiel, then Orton hits Owens with an RKO. Everyone else on Owens' newly-formed team backs off.
Bianca Belair is seen talking with Knoxville, Tennessee mayor Glenn Jacobs (aka Kane) backstage.
Bianca Belair retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Sonya Deville. At first Bianca beats Sonya Deville by count-out, but Sonya uses her powers as an official to restart the match with no count-outs. Not long after, Sonya hits Bianca with a steel chair after Bianca hits her with her ponytail and gets disqualified, then Sonya restarts the match with no count-outs and no disqualifications before bringing out Carmella and Queen Zelina. Despite all this, Bianca is able to fend Carmella and Zelina off and hit Sonya with the K.O.D. for the win.
Backstage, Sonya Deville confronts Carmella and Queen Zelina as they argue and tells them that since they cost her the Raw Women's title, they have lost their women's tag title opportunity. Sonya slaps Zelina, and when Carmella tries to slap her, Sonya catches it and reminds Carmella that she is still her boss. When Carmella blames it all on Zelina, Sonya slaps her anyway.
We hear from Edge and Damian Priest. Edge says that they lok down on everyone from their mountain of omnipotence and that anyone who gets too close will get kicked down the mountain. After stating that Priest will take care of unfinished business tonight, he says that they have yet to show their true potential. Edge says they are better than the fans' favorites, then makes fun of AJ Styles' shoulder injury that they caused last week. Edge says AJ Styles will not have a chance of beating him at WrestleMania Backlash with one good arm, then tells him not to get over his head and to stay at home. Priest then tells Finn Balor his fate has been decided and that judgment day has arrived.
Veer Mahaan quickly beats Sam Smothers with the cervical clutch. After the match, Veer sends Smothers into the ring post, then puts him in the cervical clutch again on the outside. Referees have to get Veer to break the hold, then Veer grabs Smothers and slams him on the announce table. Veer then puts Smothers on the cervical clutch on top of the announce table. (Sam Smothers is independent wrestler "Marvelous" Michael Stevens, who previously performed in WWE under the name "Gary Heck.")
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Bobby Lashley as he shadow boxes backstage. Lashley says that he is stronger than Omos, but if things go wrong, he has to be ready for Omos and MVP.
Omos and MVP are in the ring. MVP says he has waited for the day that Bobby Lashley was destroyed by his own ego that made him "The All Mighty," made him think he could do without him and made him challenge Omos to an arm wrestling match. He says that Omos will crush Lashley's hand and rip it off straight from the wrist, then Lashley shows up. The arm wrestling match then happens, and MVP tries to get in Lashley's head by saying he is nothing without him, but that fires Lashley up. Lashley is able to get the upper hand on Omos and beat him. Omos attacks Lashley after the arm wrestling match and slams him into the table, then lays him out with a short arm clothesline. At the behest of MVP, Omos then grabs the arm wrestling table and slams it into Lashley's chest before burying the table in it, and multiple referees have to tell Omos to stop. Omos then takes the table and throws it out of the ring.
In backstage footage from earlier today, R-Truth plays group couple counselor for Dana Brooke, Reggie, Tamina and Akira Tozawa, then says that he will tear them apart to keep them together before announcing he has set up a mixed tag team match. He states that WWE 24/7 Championship rules are suspended during the match and that he will be special guest referee.
Akira Tozawa and Tamina beat Dana Brooke and Reggie in a mixed tag team match with R-Truth as special guest referee. After the match, Tamina attacks Dana so that Tozawa can pin her, but Truth pulls Tozawa off. R-Truth then tries to pin Dana Brooke for the WWE 24/7 Championship, but Dana Brooke is able to get away.
Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky says it has been three years since she has walked out to the ring without a championship and that nobody ahs beaten her in that time, then says she does not know who she is without a championship. She says that she has rock bottom, but there is nowhere else to go but up. Becky calls this the beginning of her comeback and that nobody can do a comeback like her, and that she cannot be down with "the shlubs of the Earth." She says that people will be inspired to her rise back to the top and championship gold, and that she will be champion forever and nobody wills top her. Suddenly, Asuka shows up for the first time in months. Asuka says to Becky "I will stop you, because nobody is ready for Asuka!" Becky punches at Asuka after Asuka flicks at her nose, but Asuka punches back and Becky retreats.
We hear from The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), who recap the night so far before hyping up tonight's eight-man tag match and making it known that they want tag team gold.
Damian Priest beats Finn Balor.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Theory. Miz reminisces on being United States Champion back in 2010, and Theory talks about how he grew up watching The Miz overcome the odds and succeed in WWE, then says he will uphold The Miz's standards and prove why he is the best investment Vince McMahon ever made. Theory also says that he will take the United States Championship to new heights, and that while he is the youngest to hold the title, he plans to be the best to ever hold it. Miz tells Theory that when one has a title, everyone becomes jealous, and says everyone should earn a shot at the United States Championship. Suddenly, Mustafa Ali shows up for the first time in months. Miz asks Ali if he still works here, and Theory asks Ali if he the guy who took his ball and went home. Miz then calls Ali "Mufasa, Mustafa Ali's younger brother," but Ali says that if he needs a laugh, all he needs to do is watch him wrestle. Ali then says he was discussing matters with WWE official Adam Pearce and that he is here for a United States title shot tonight. Theory says "no," but Ali questions Theory's courage and accuses him of running away from a fight like The Miz. Theory defends The Miz's accomplishment and says The Miz would not run away, and The Miz says Ali is using his name to get notoriety. He says he does not have a magic wand to make a match, but Theory texts Vince and makes the match between Miz and Ali official. Miz - who did not expect to get a match - tells Ali that after he is done with him, he will wish he got his walking papers, which earns him a smack in the face from Ali.
Randy Orton is seen talking with Knoxville, Tennessee mayor Glenn Jacobs (aka Kane) backstage.
Mustafa Ali beats The Miz after countering the Figure Four Leg Lock into a roll-up. After the match, Ali is suddenly attacked on the stage by Tommaso Ciampa.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Rhea Ripley, who says she attacked Liv Morgan last week because she finally opened up her eyes. She says that when she first showed up, she became champion on her own, and since then, she has been in the tag division where everyone has dragged her down to their level. As Rhea says she is done, she is attacked by Liv Morgan. Officials rush in to break up the brawl.
Backstage, Kevin Owens wants Chad Gable to give him results that prove that Ezekiel is Elias, then Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up. After Alpha Academy (Gable and Otis) leaves and Owens refuses to pay Gable, Owens confronts Rollins for his words and actions last week. The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) then show up and says that everyone needs to be on the same page, and that they need to win. As Rollins laugh and says this is his and Owens' show, Owens takes Rollins' arm off from around his shoulder.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews MVP and Omos. MVP says that tonight's arm wrestling match was about brains, not brawn, and that Bobby Lashley could not see that. He also says that Lashley is nothing without him. MVP then announces that Omos has challenged Lashley to a match at WrestleMania Baclash, and Omos says that after he is done with Lashley, there will not be much left of him.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Ezekiel and RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) beat Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, Kevin Owens and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) in an eight-man tag match.
This week on Raw Talk: Asuka! Mustafa Ali! Sonya Deville!
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Rollins welcomes everyone to the show, then says tonight is a party and nobody wants to party alone, so he extends an invitation to "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody shows up, then Rollins asks him how it feels to be on top of the world. Cody says this feels familiar, as they have been in the ring together in Buffalo, New York, and Buffalo is "Rhodes Country." Rollins says he has had a lot on his mind since WrestleMania and that this is about respect, but as Rollins tries to speak, Cody keeps getting cheers from the crowd. Rollins tells Cody he was going to mention how much respect he had for him and his family name, then reminds him that the hard work he put in is nothing, because he made Cody into a star in one night. Cody tells Rollins to dispense with the pleasantries and get to the point, and Rollins tells Cody that at WrestleMania, he had "an unfair advantage" as Vince McMahon's surprise opponent, which gave him no time to prepare, causing him to lose. Rollins calls this a tough pill to swallow, and calls it tougher that fans take this as a sign that Cody is tougher than him and says he cannot live with that, for he is better than Cody Rhodes in every single possible way. He says that Cody may be the flavor of the month, but he is not the flavor of the industry and he talks the talk, walks the walk, and dresses better than him, and he has been to the mountaintop that Cody aspires to reach, making him better than Cody. Cody tells Rollins that he has been to the mountaintop four times compared to his zero, but nothing Rollins says can change what happened at WrestleMania. He then proposes they ask the fans if he is better than Rollins, to which the fans agree. Rollins tells Cody it is not that easy and proposes putting the shoe on the other foot, with Cody taking on an opponent hand-picked by him. Cody tells Rollins he and the fans know the answer and that he did not come back to run from challenges, then accepts.
Naomi and Sasha Banks retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan. After the match, Rhea gets frustrated with Liv and blames her for their loss, then attacks Liv from behind when she tries to leave the ring. Rhea then hits Liv Morgan with the Riptide.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Rhea Ripley, who says nobody is entitled to an explanation as to why she attacked Liv Morgan.
WWE official Sonya Deville heads to the ring. Sonya says that as of late, she has heard chatter throughout WWE that she is misusing her power by making herself Bianca Belair's first title defense, then says she is a competitor and that she was forced to be an official until she could go back to being a Superstar. She says she made the most of her opportunity, and when she found a window of opportunity, she took it, because she knew she wanted to be in the ring with the best and she wanted to win the Raw Women's title off the best and nothing less. Sonya then says the fans can continue to scrutinize her, then says Bianca Belair wanted a competitor and gave her one, and that it is nothing personal and just business. Suddenly, Bianca Belair shows up. Sonya tells Bianca not to lay a hand on her or else there will be repercussions, but Bianca says they can have their match right now. Sonya says she did not wait three years to have this match in a "rusted out suburb," then says their match will happen next week. She says that next week, they will be in Bianca's hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee where her family and friends are used to seeing her lose her title quickly. Bianca gets Sonya up for the K.O.D., then throws her down without slamming her.
Veer Mahaan beats Jeff Brooks with the cervical clutch. (Jeff Brooks is James Alexander, who has competed on WWE before under the name "Jeff Brooks" and "Justin Alexander.") After the match, Veer Mahaan puts the cervical clutch back on Jeff Brooks until multiple referees and officials get him to stop.
Backstage, Sonya Deville meets with Adam Pearce, who tells her to worry about her repercussions and that an official investigation, even though Bianca Belair has been fined. Bianca Belair then shows up to pay her fine: one dollar.
Jeff Brooks is taken out on a stretcher backstage.
It's time for The KO Show. Tonight's guest is Ezekiel. Kevin Owens - who has Chad Gable running a lie detector test a the table - says that Ezekiel is Elias and will be exposed as the fraud as he is and beaten in a match against Gable. Gable thanks Owens for bringing him back to the show and says he will remain objective as he gets the truth, and if he does not get it, he will beat the truth out of Ezekiel in a match.Ezekiel shows up, then asks the fans if they want to "hear Zeke speak." Owens and Gable then start the lie detector test. Gable asks Ezekiel some control questions, and Owens tells Gable to control himself when he asks about Gable Stevenson, saying he is paying him $150 Canadian. When asked if his real name is Ezekiel, Ezekiel says "Yes." Gable says that Ezekiel is telling the truth.When asked if Elias is his older brother, Ezekiel says "Yes." Gable determines Ezekiel is telling the truth, then Kevin Owens asks Ezekiel if his real name is Elias. Ezekiel says "No," telling the truth further. Kevin Owens kicks Chad Gable out of the ring, then Ezekiel tells Kevin Owens that he is tired of being called a liar by the biggest liar in the WWE and he is having his first WWE match right here, right now. Owens is convinced that Ezekiel is lying and tells him to admit that he is Elias or else. Ezekiel says "Or else what?" Owens leaves the ring again, and Gable attacks Ezekiel from behind.
Ezekiel beats Chad Gable by disqualification after Otis pounces on him as he has Gable in a single leg crab.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle). Before the match begins, The Usos' (Jimmy and Jey Uso) music plays, and after the match, Montez Ford says that The Usos are not the only tag team to worry about.
We hear from Edge and Damian Priest. Edge says last week was just mind games and that the seeds were planted when he was in The Brood, and that the seeds will be watered by their opponents' tears. He says that he and Priest have not lived up to their potential and have not lived up to their abilities. Edge says that if it were not for Priest, Bad Bunny would have been smeared across the canvas, and says that he decided not to care what the fans think. Edge says he is here to take back his position at the top of the business and that "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles stands in his way, and since he and Priest did not get their point across, he is challenging Styles to a match at WrestleMania Backlash. He says he does not care if their verdict is far and that he and Priest have decided to seize the day, then proclaims it is Styles' judgment day.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Styles says that he accepts Edge's challenge, then the lights start flickering until they go out. When they come back on, they are a purple hue, and Edge and Damian Priest attack him before slamming the lid of a storage box on Styles' left arm.
We see a vignette for Theory.
Theory beats Finn Balor with the A-Town Down after Finn Balor misses the Coup de Grace to become the WWE United States Champion! After the match, the heels of the locker room celebrate with Theory in the ring. Afterwards, Vince McMahon shows up and celebrates with Theory on the stage, and the two of them take a selfie.
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Seth Rollins, who says he has picked "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' opponent for tonight. Rollins also states that he wants Cody to feel the same way he did at WrestleMania, then gets a call from Cody's opponent.
R-Truth head to the ring for the double commitment ceremony for Dana Brooke and Reggie as well as Akira Tozawa and Tamina. Reggie and Tozawa are in the ring after the commercial break, along with invited guests. R-Truth reminds everyone that the WWE 24/7 Championship is off-limits during the ceremony. Dana Brooke and Tamina head to the ring, and Naomi and Sasha Banks help hold the back of Tamina's dress up. Dana Brooke and Reggie exchange their vows, then Tamina and Tozawa do the same, with Tamina saying "What she said," and Tozawa saying "Same." When R-Truth asks for any objections, Tamina suddenly objects and switches Tozawa with Reggie, then objects again and switches herself with Tozawa to be with Dana Brooke before objecting a third time and getting back with Tozawa. Both couples are officially deemed committed by R-Truth after Reggie and Tozawa place the rings. Both couples then kiss, but when Reggie gets Dana on the mat, a referee counts to three and wins the 24/7 Championship, then Tamina wins it off of him. Tozawa then gets Tamina in a schoolkid pin to win the 24/7 Championship, then Dana Brooke wins it back off Tozawa with a top rope cross body. Tozawa then gets away with a ride on R-Truth's back.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Bobby Lashley. We see a message from earlier today from MVP and Omos where MVP tells Lashley that he will realize how much of a big mistake he has made hogging the spotlight for himself without him before stating he has moved on to bigger, meaner things. He says that Omos is superior to him in every way and he is teaching him everything that he taught Lashley about how to become a WWE Champion, then challenges Lashley to a feat of strength in the form of an arm wrestling match. Omos states that "The All Mighty Era" is coming to an end. Lashley says that to get to MVP, he must get through Omos, an while Omos is big, strong and scary, so is he, and he accepts the arm wrestling match.
Before the next match, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins reveals "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' opponent: Kevin Owens.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Kevin Owens by count-out after Seth "Freakin'" Rollins tells Owens to get back in the ring only for Owens to tell Rollins that this is Rollins' own match and not his. During the match, Rollins shows up during the match to watch from ringside. After the match, an angry Seth Rollins shoves Cody Rhodes off the middle rope to the outside.
It's time for Miz TV to start tonight's show. Tonight's special guest is "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. He says that while Seth Rollins is good, he considers himself that much better, then introduces Cody. Miz mentions Cody's promo from the beginning of last week's show, and says that if it were not for Cody's family name, he would "just be a plumber." Cody says being a plumber would be a pretty good thing right now because Miz is "completely full of bullshit," but mouths the last word and tells Miz that he has not changed a day, calling him arrogant, egotistical and a full blown carnie, which makes him reliable. Cody then says that he has changed and that he realized what he needs to win: win the WWE Championship belt. Miz says it's a title and that a belt holds up one's pants, then says it is a long way off as Seth "Freakin'" Rollins wants a rematch. Miz tells Cody he does not like his chances against Rollins and that he does not like his chances against him, then takes offense to Cody being the talk of social media despite beating Rey and Dominik Mysterio and turning on Logan Paul. He says that Raw is his show and he will not stand for being embarrassed on his own show, but Cody tells him to settle down and tells him that he respects him and all of his accomplishments and that Miz's hostility comes from Miz being threatened by him. Cody says he has no problem with Rollins, whom he says gave him a good and is welcoming of a rematch, and that while he has come back to beat the best wrestlers in WWE, he is looking forward to tonight's match with Miz. Cody then says "May the best man win" before passing the microphone over to him. Miz tries to go for a cheap shot, but Cody sees it coming and sends him tumbling out of the ring.
Veer Mahaan beats Dominik Mysterio by submission, then continues to attack Dominik. Officials have to get Veer to break the hold, but Veer goes back to it for a little while longer. A stretcher is then brought out for Dominik Mysterio, who is fitted with a neck brace.
Backstage, Dominik Mysterio is helped into an ambulance as Kevin Patrick interviews Veer Mahaan, who says that he strikes fear into the heart of any man.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Sarah Schreiber interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says he is afraid of what Edge and Damian Priest will make him do to them after mentioning his family. Styles then sees Damian Priest and attacks him, and when Shane Helms tries to stop him, Damian Priest lands a cheap shot. Helms and other officials have to separate both men.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles vs. Damian Priest ends with Priest kneeling down in the middle of the ring as the lights go out and a purple spotlight shines on him.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says that he was not done with Damian Priest and that nothing Priest and Edge does will stop him from getting to them.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats The Miz. Before much can happen in the match, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up and watches from the announce table. After the match, Seth Rollins gets in the ring and tells Cody he heard all of the kind things he said about him as well as mentioning a rematch, then mentions that Cody was a surprise opponent the first time and had every single advantage. Seth then says that he has seen what he is working with, then proposes they have a rematch. Cody says "Yes."
Backstage, Keivn Patrick interviews Tommaso Ciampa, who is now officially on the Raw roster. Suddenly, Ezekiel shows up and welcomes Ciampa, then Kevin Owens shows up and says Ezekiel is really Elias. Ezekiel tells Owens he is mistaken and leaves. Owens tells Ciampa that Ezekiel is Elias, but Ciampa is not convinced.
Naomi beats Liv Morgan following a series of pinfalls.
Bobby Lashley heads to the ring. After the commercial break, Lashley states he has invited himself into The VIP Lounge after what MVP and Omos did to him last week, as last week should have been a celebration. He gives credit where credit is due and mentions that he barely made it out alive against Omos, then states that MVP - the one man he thought he could trust - stabbed him in the back. Lashley then demands MVP get in the ring and explain why he did what he did, and when MVP does not immediately show up, Lashley threatens to destroy the set until MVP and Omos shows up. MVP tells Lashley to stop embarrass himself and threatens to send him a bill for damages if he destroys anything. Lashley demands an explanation for MVP, and MVP says Omos is waiting until the time and money are right and Lashley should be putting respect in his name. MVP then says Lashley deserves an explanation, saying Lashley was floundering and letting a social media star lead his career astray until he found him and made him "All Mighty." Lashley tells MVP that he was back in WWE for a farewell tour, but then found his next meal ticket in him as he made his way to the top. MVP says he was there every step of the way, then calls Lashley the past and the present while calling Omos the future. He says that Omos is bigger, stronger and meaner than Lashley and that he will take his place on the mountaintop, and that Omos knows he needs him. MVP says Lashley barely survived their first match, and promises he will not survive the next. Lashley tells MVP to care more about his own survival, for he will chop Omos down like he did at WrestleMania before coming to get him. Lashley then destroys the set.
R-Truth, Akira Tozawa, Reggie and a few other men are seen walking out of a players' club. R-Truth and Reggie talk about Tozawa's bachelor party, and when R-Truth mentions the 24/7 Championship, Reggie mentions Tamina and Dana Brooke are having separate bachelorette parties. R-Truth tells Reggie that he is asking for nothing but trouble and that something is eventually going to happen, then says they have a bachelorette party to crash.
Backstage, Austin Theory - who now wants to be called just "Theory," as he and Vince McMahon agree that the first name of Austin does suit him - asks Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville for his United States title match with Finn Balor and gets it. After Theory leaves, Kevin Owens shows up wanting info on Ezekiel, but is told that is confidential. Owens says he will go so far as to give Ezekiel a lie detector test, and Sonya Deville makes the lie detector test official. After Owens leaves, Sonya tells Pearce that she has the first contender for Bianca Belair's WWE Raw Women's Championship already lined up.
It is announced that Corey Graves and Carmella are married.
Bianca Belair beats Queen Zelina. After the match, Sonya Deville shows up. Sonya congratulates Bianca on her wins both tonight and at WrestleMania, then mentions that are a ton of viable contenders for the Raw Women's Championship and that the options are endless for her. Bianca says that she is willing to face anyone in the women's division with the title on the line, then says that regardless of who she faces off with, she will walk out of the ring as champion. Sonya then says she has an open contract for the WWE Raw Women's Championship, and asks Bianca to sign to prove he is the best. Bianca signs the contract, thinking she is falling for a trap, but signs it anyway. Sonya then introduces the first challenger for Bianca's title, but when she calls for the drumroll, Sonya hits her with a chop block from behind and lays her out before telling Bianca her next opponent is her. Sonya then signs the contract. Adam Pearce shows up and confronts Sonya before Sonya leaves.
At the bachelorette party, Dana Brooke thanks Tamina on agreeing on a truce. Tamina says that after the honeymoon, it is open season, then Los Lotharios (Humberto and Angel) show up to spice the party up with the kiss cam. Los Lotharios kiss Dana and Tamina, then Nikki A.S.H. shows up with some dancers. One of them is a referee, and Nikki tries to pin Dana. Tamina stops Nikki and sends her across the bar as Reggie, R-Truth and Akira Tozawa show up. R-Truth then says nobody loves the WWE 24/7 Championship more than him and that love is keeping everyone together, not the title. After producing a certificate that delcares him an ordained minister, R-Truth then orders all attacks on the 24/7 Championship to stop until after the double wedding next week.
Backstage, Adam Pearce tells Sonya Deville that she is abusing her power by naming herself as Bianca Belair's first contender, but Sonya says she is making history and she has made it official. She then says there is nothing Pearce can do to stop her.
Before the next match, Chad Gable brags about Detroit, Michigan being the first place where he mentioned his Master's degree, then says none of his genius rubbed off on the locals since he was last here. He then says that he and Otis have heard what The Usos have had to say and that they will not let a team from SmackDown take the titles, then says they are not tag team champions right now because WrestleMania was full of distractions as well as Gable Steveson trying to steal his spotlight. Gable then says that Otis is beaming with pride because they both know they will beat RK-Bro (Matt Riddle and Randy Orton) tonight.
RK-Bro (Matt Riddle and Randy Orton) beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis). After the match, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) are seen arriving to the arena backstage. After the commercial break, The Usos head to the ring. Orton says he was beginning to wonder if The Usos would show up on Raw, then says "The Big Dog let his bitches off the leash." Jey says The Usos are here to issue the challenge and beat Raw. Jimmy changes RK-Bro to a tag team title unification match, and after Riddle makes an Avengers reference, Orton is about to answer the challenge when The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up. Angelo Dawkins says that they challenged RK-Bro for the Raw tag titles until Alpha Academy made it a Triple Threat Match, then says that they are next in line. Montez Ford then accuses The Usos of cutting in line, but Jey says the only line is the bloodline. Montez Ford says he and Angelo Dawkins will be happy to face The Usos after they beat RK-Bro for the Raw tag titles so they can unify the titles themselves. The Usos and The Street Profits then argue before Orton tells both teams to shut up before saying he wants to see a fight and asking the fans if they want the same. This leads to a tag team match.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). After the match, RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) meet The Usos in the ring, and both teams lift up their tag team titles before The Usos leave the ring. Angelo Dawkins then tries to attack Riddle from behind, but both men tumble out of the ring. Randy Orton then finds Montez and hits him with the RKO, but The Usos get back in the ring and hit Orton with stereo superkicks before lifting up all the tag team titles.
This week on Raw Talk: Ezekiel! MVP and Omos! Sonya Deville!
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says it has been 47 days since the abrupt news that he became a free agent, and that he chose to be silent as rumors buzzed. He says the return to WWE was simple, and after having signed a multi-year agreement, all doubt was eradicated. Rhodes says a man often finds his destiny on the path he takes to avoid it, then shows a picture of his father "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes in Madison Square Garden in 1977, whom he calls his hero. He says that in the photo, Dusty is holding the same title that many other greats would get their hands on and that the photo was on his family's mantle until his father's last day, and while he fought for the title, he did not win the title due to champion's advantage. At eight years old, he asked about that title and vowed to win it for his father, telling him that no one can take it from him now, and while he cannot physically bestow it upon Dusty, he can still put it around his waist. Cody makes it clear that he is ready and that he will give the distinction his family has been denied and do it for for the fans, himself, his family and Dusty. Suddenly, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up. Cody tosses his microphone away and extends his hand to Rollins, who laughs and shakes Cody's hand. Rollins says "Welcome home," then leaves as Cody's entrance theme plays.
Sasha Banks and Naomi beat Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan in a WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Contender's Match. After the match, a disappointed and frustrated Rhea Ripley walks away from Liv Morgan as Kevin Owens heads to the ring.
Kevin Owens is in the ring. Owens says that he may have made a mistake and that when he had "Stone Cold" Steve Austin as a guest on his show, he underestimated Austin. He says Austin is great and that one must be great in order to beat him. Owens says he is one of the greatest to ever step in the ring, and when he trick Austin into one last match, he tricked himself into it as well by going into it with a bad back. He says he hurt his back in the back, and while he could have gone home, he had to deliver. He says he put his health in danger to give everyone a big main event, then says that Austin's win should be stricken from the record books. Suddenly, someone named Ezekiel - who is really a clean-shaven Elias with a different look - shows up. Owens recognizes him, but he says he is not Elias; instead, he is Elias' younger brother, Ezekiel. Owens is unconvinced and says he hates liars, then Ezekiel says Owens must hate himself when he lied to Austin and got stunned. Owens tells Ezekiel that he never liked him and now likes him even less, then tells him he has ten seconds to get out of his ring or else. Owens counts down from ten, but when Ezekiel does not leave, he leaves.
The Miz quickly beats Dominik Mysterio. After the match, Veer Mahaan finally comes to Raw. Miz rolls out of the ring, but Rey and Dominik Mysterio stay. Veer kicks Dominik down, then lays out Rey when Rey fights him before cranking on Dominik's neck and shoulder.
Bianca Belair heads to the ring. Bianca thanks the fans for never giving up on her and believing that she would standing in the ring as Raw Women's Champion. She removes her sunglasses to reveal a black, swollen left eye. Bianca says she stands with one, then thanks Becky Lynch for making her realize how much better she could be. She says she will never take for granted where she is, because it could all be taken away from her, which she says hurt. She says she did not cheat and injure Becky to get back to the top; instead, she worked her way back up, and while Becky tried to poke at her, she caught everything Becky threw at her and fought until the end to become champion. Bianca says she overcame everything to give the fans a better champion than Becky, then says she knows what it is like to both have the title and lose it and will fight every woman in the locker room to keep it. She says she has become different and become better, and says that since Becky no longer has a title to defend, she can take some time to see what kind of champion she can really be.
Bron Breakker beats Dolph Ziggler to become the NXT Champion for a second time.
MVP is in the ring. He says that actions speak louder that words and that Bobby Lashley's action spoke volumes before introducing Lashley to the ring. Lashley says that he could not resist and that he had to see how strong and powerful Omos was, and when he stepped into the ring with him, he had to ask Omos if he really wanted to do this. He says that when he knocked Omos on his ass, he knew it could be done, even without MVP's help, and when he faces Omos at WrestleMania, Omos was powerful and made him feel hopeless, but as soon as Omos made a mistake, which he knew he would do, he had him. Suddenly, Omos shows up and wants a rematch, calling Lashley's victory a fluke. MVP repeats what Omos just said, then strikes Lashley from behind for not needing him before telling Omos to make his statement and destroy Lashley. MVP then hits Lashley with a running boot in the corner before Omos hits Lashley with a choke bomb.
Backstage, Liv Morgan meets with Rhea Ripley, who says that she got with Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce and got them a women's tag team title match next week.
Before the next match, Queen Zelina blames Carmella for costing them the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania by being so pre-occupied with herself and Corey Graves, whom she says is a fool for marrying her. She then says that Corey Graves is a very handsome man, then Carmella takes the microphone and says she is the most beautiful woman in WWE and says Zelina can be her flower girl instead of a bridesmaid if she wants to come to her wedding. Zelina forearms Carmella in the face, and punches her despite Carmella climbing on top of Corey Graves. Corey then calms Carmella down before the two of them make out.
Backstage, Austin Theory is met by The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), who brag about their WrestleMania win before questioning Austin Theory's worthiness as Vince McMahon's protege. Theory says that he had Pat McAfee beat and that Vince does not make a mistake. He says that tonight, Finn Balor might as well be Pat McAfee.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Austin Theory beat RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) and Finn Balor in a six-man tag match.
Edge heads to the ring. Edge says he is an honest man and said that AJ Styles would face his judgment day at WrestleMania, and he did. He admits he did not expect Damian Priest to appear, and he says that for too long, Priest fought his inner self and tried to be a role model just like he did. He then demands that everyone rises for the man who respects his message and become the punishment for the guilty: Damian Priest. Priest heads to the ring and shakes Edge's hand, and Edge asks what it was about his message to take his career back into his own hands, and Priest says it goes without saying what Edge has meant to him for a very long time. He says that for weeks before WrestleMania, he was lost, and he tried to please everyone, but that all changed when he heard his message, and while he was speaking to AJ Styles, he felt like Edge was speaking directly to him. Priest says that this made it easy for him to pledge his loyalty to Edge, and Edge tells Priest it was the best decision of his life. He says that the night he stopped listening to the fans was the same night Priest took his career back. He says that the two of them will pass judgment on whoever opposes their message, and says that while he got the pitbull out of AJ Styles, the only option for him was to fight and to think of his children and family. Suddenly, Styles shows up. Styles fights Priest when Priest charges at him, then goes for the ground-and-pound on Edge and sends him into the ring post. He then brings two chairs into the ring for a Con-Chair-To to Edge, but Priest heads him off at the pass and allows for Edge to hit Styles with a Spear. Priest and Edge prepare the Con-Chair-To to Styles when officials and referees rush in to protect Styles. Priest and Edge leave.
Before the next match, Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) attack The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) before the bell rings. WWE official Adam Pearce shows up and says that if all four men in the ring wanted to fight at the same time, they should have just come to him. He then makes the match a Texas Tornado match.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) in a Texas Tornado tag team match after Montez Ford splashes Chad Gable through a table.
Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring. Heyman lists the recent record-breaking financial accolades of Roman Reigns and The Usos, and Roman says what is good for him is good for WWE, and with him as the head of the table, the billion-dollar deals are coming easily. Roman says that he is "the last needle-mover" because he constantly operations in God Mode, then says he is a man of his word after calling his shot and delivering when he smashed Brock Lesnar. He says other men would hang their hat on this weekend, but he is the tribal chief and he is moving forward, and on SmackDown, everyone will know what the next step is.
Brock Lesnar heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Lesnar says that for the last twenty years, Heyman has been speaking for him, then says he has to do it for once and welcomes everyone to the show. He then tells Roman Reigns that on Sunday, they will take a trip down memory lane in the streets of Suplex City, take a ride on the F5, and then they will crash a wedding as their championships will become a unified title while he gets full custody. Lesnar says that in six days, he will finally get his hands on Roman Reigns and there is nowhere to run or hide when he stands above him with two titles that he will raise to the sky as he is declared a unified champion.
Before the next match, The Miz says that Rey Mysterio may have an incredible wardrobe for WrestleMania, then mentions the mask he stole from Rey last week and says he gave it to Logan Paul, whom he introduces as "Lucha Logan." Logan Paul shows up wearing the stolen mask and does a cartwheel on the stage before heading to the ring. Miz says that unmasking Rey was the most disrespectful thing he could do, then says he will keep taking respect as he wants a mask of his own for WrestleMania. As Miz says he will take whatever mask Rey is wearing tonight, Rey and Dominik Mysterio show up. Dominik tackles Miz and punches him while Rey stares down Logan Paul at ringside. The referee has to keep Dominik from getting his hands on Logan Paul. Dominik Mysterio is then ejected for the match begins.
Rey Mysterio quickly beats The Miz. After the match, Dominik Mysterio returns to throw Logan Paul in the ring, and when Logan Paul escapes the double 619, Rey and Dominik get Rey's mask back and hit The Miz with a double 619.
We hear from Veer, who says that his opponents' fear is real, and that next week, his opponents' fear is here. Veer comes to Raw next week.
We see footage earlier today of Seth "Freakin'" Rollins at WWE headquarters at 6:57 AM. At 9:05 AM, Seth learns that Vince McMahon is ready to see him. Vince tells Seth that he is surprised that Seth did not win his way into WrestleMania, then asks Seth why he did not come to him for a WrestleMania match instead of jumping through a series of hoops. He says that he cannot have a "stupendous" WrestleMania without Rollins having his own main event, and tells him that he is going to WrestleMania. When Seth Rollins asks who his opponent, Vince says it will be of his choosing and he will find out who it is in the ring.
Omos beats The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) in a two-on-one handicap match with a clothesline to Erik. After the match, Omos kicks Ivar off the ring apron. After the match, Kevin Patrick interviews Omos. When asked which WWE Superstar could threaten him, Omos says he is undefeated and that he will dominate everyone. Suddenly, Bobby Lashley shows up for the first time since Elimination Chamber. Lashley and Omos stare down, then Omos shoves him back. Lashley tries to shoulder tackle him, but Omos is unfazed, and he tosses Lashley into the corner. Eventually, both men collide, and Lashley knocks Omos off his feet. Omos retreats. Both men then point at the WrestleMania sign.
Backstage, Reggie proposes to Dana Brooke, saying they can have their WrestleMania moment right now. Reggie then produces an engagement ring, when Dana puts on after she says "yes." Dana is attacked by Tamina, but Reggie helps Dana get away. Suddenly, Akira Tozawa shows up in a suit and proposes to Tamina, and he also produces an engagement ring. Tamina grabs Tozawa, then says yes. After Akira puts the ring on, R-Truth is seen watching with binoculars and a nearby referees, and R-Truth says this gives him an idea.
Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring. Roman says that he has done everything he can do in the business, then says he will smash everyone like he will smash Brock Lesnar if they keep saying "What." He then says he has done everything except beat Lesnar at WrestleMania. Roman says this pisses him off, then says that what bothers him about Lesnar is how he was out for blood a few weeks ago. He says that Lesnar had already spilled his blood at WrestleMania in 2018 by busting his forehead open so badly that his family became concerned. Roman says his family was disappointed, his father was concerned, his wife wanted him out of the business and his children did not recognize him, but he stayed in the business and he and The Usos changed the game. Roman says that he took his advocated and made him his wise man and got his receipt by spilling his blood at Madison Square Garden, then says he will smash Lesnar and take his title, because it has always been personal to him and he will make it personal. He then gently lays the microphone down on the mat and raises one finger in the hand, as does The Usos.
Backstage, Queen Zelina and Carmella have a photo shoot. Zelina says she is happy they are on the same page, and Carmella says they will look stunning when they walk out of WrestleMania as champions. As Zelina and Carmella brag about their attack from last week, Shayna and Natalya show up and say the cheap shots are not happening tonight, then tell them to let them do the work in tonight's match so they can live long enough to see WrestleMania.
It is announced that The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) have been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
Sasha Banks, Naomi, Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan beat "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, Natalya, Queen Zelina and Carmella in an eight-woman tag match after the heel team fails to get along.
We see a video package of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's career.
Kevin Owens is in the ring. After Owens puts the WWE production team over, he says that their work was nothing compared to his tribute to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and that anyone who says he mocked him is lying. Owens says he also did everyone watching a failure, as him dressed up as Steve Austin will be as close to the old Steve Austin anyone will get, as Steve Austin has been gone for nineteen years and will never be coming back. He says it will just be "Steve" who has been drinking himself into oblivion and bored to tears that he has to have people on his podcast that will be on his show, and while he sounds like the "Stone Cold" of old and can talk a big game, he would destroy him on his show. Owens says that Steve Austin is on his show to have "a nice little chat about his career" and that he will give him the biggest platform he has ever had at WrestleMania and give him the big send-off he thinks he deserves. Owens then says that he has something special for him, and despite considering beer "disgusting," he will share a beer with him and have a toast to Austin finally and officially passing the torch to him as the true new master of the Stunner and "the new Stone Cold." He then says that after that, Austin can be on his way, then warns him that if he gets funny with him and tries to pick a fight, there will be a Stunner and Austin will be on the receiving end of it and he will pour a beer on his lifeless carcass.
Bobby Lashley vs. Omos is made official for WrestleMania Sunday.
Austin Theory beats Ricochet after tripping him off the top rope to hit the ATL.
Bianca Belair heads to the ring. Bianca says that two weeks ago, she found how low Becky Lynch would stoop, then says that her confidence threatened Becky and caused her to injure her to keep her off WrestleMania while bashing her name and playing the victim to ruin her reputation. She says that she is "the EST" for a reason and congratulates Becky for taking her out for a week before declaring she is here as if she never even left, then says this has gone on for too long and Becky has done everything to stay champion. She says that Becky tried to break her throat and her spirit and tried to end her career, but nothing has worked and nothing will stop her from taking the Raw Women's Championship, and at WrestleMania, she is coming for her and she will become champion. Becky Lynch's theme hits, but Bianca sees Becky's attempt to come at her from behind with a chair coming and gets the upper hand. Becky pulls Bianca back by her hair, then hits her with the chair. Becky then produces a large pair of hair cutting scissors, and as referees try to stop her from cutting the ponytail, Bianca lifts Becky up on her shoulders, hits her with the K.O.D., then hits her with it again. Bianca then notices the scissors, picks them up and cuts Becky's hair. Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville show up with another referee to get her to stop, and Bianca stops after cutting parts of Becky's hair. When Becky comes to as Bianca leaves, Becky is livid.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews an angry Becky Lynch, who takes the microphone, throws it to the floor, looks at the camera and says "Bianca, you bitch!"
Drew McIntyre beats Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss in a two-on-one handicap match after Corbin leaves Moss high and dry. After the match, Corbin attacks McIntyre from behind and hits him with the End of Days. Corbin then walks off with McIntyre's sword Angela.
We hear from Edge, who says that he has taken fate into his own hands and that he and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles need each other. He says Styles needed him to have the veil pulled off and reminded he is an era-defining superstar while he needed Styles to become who he is now. He says that at WrestleMania, they will face off in a match for the ages after parallel careers, then says that he has seen the look in his eyes and knows that he lives in his head. He says that WrestleMania is his judgment days and that his judgment is sealed.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who says Edge used a lot of words to justify another cheap shot and mentions Edge's vicious chair attack. He says that Edge has changed since then and has gotten into his head. He says that Edge has gotten something a lot worse than a pitball and that he will destroy Edge like Edge wants to destroy him. He says the verdict is in and that he will give Edge a beating he will never forget.
Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs guest on commentary for the next match.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) vs. RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) after The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) get physically involved. After the match, The Usos brawl with Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs, and the brawl makes its way to the back while both members of The Street Profits get RKOs from RK-Bro.
This week on Raw Talk: Bianca Belair! Bobby Lashley! Rey and Dominik Mysterio!
The show starts with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's entrance theme hitting, but instead of Steve Austin, it is Kevin Owens in a bald cap. Owens heads to the ring, then asks if they are ready to see him open a can of whupass on Steve Austin only to get booed. Owens then yells "What?" several times before the crowd chants "You suck." Owens pretends to be Steve Austin, saying that what Owens said about Texas was all true before making fun of Austin's response video, saying he does not do a lot of thinking these days. He then says he is going to The Kevin Owens Show at WrestleMania as the crowd chants "We want Austin," then Austin's theme hits again. After a delay, Owens laughs and the fans boo him even more. Owens makes fun of the fans for being fooled twice, and when it comes time to catch the beers thrown at him, Owens cannot each either of them, and takes his anger at the person throwing it before telling him to get in the ring and hand him a beer. The man does just that, then Owens takes the beer before hitting him with a Stone Cold Stunner, pouring two beers on him, throwing whatever is left onto the stage and stepping on the man on his way to the corner. (The unlucky soul who gets a Stunner for missing on the beer toss is independent wrestler Chico Adams.)
Backstage, Kevin Patrick interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. On the subject of not having a match at WrestleMania, Rollins laughs and says "I'm gonna have to borrow this" before walking off with the microphone.
The Miz guests on commentary for the next match.
Rey and Dominik Mysterio beat The Dirty Dawgs (Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode). During the match, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up. Rollins says he wants a spot at WrestleMania and that he will get it, and that he does not want just any spot, but a spot that will live forever. As he speaks, his mike keeps getting cut. After the match, Ziggler superkicks Dominik, and when Rey chases after Ziggler, The Miz shoves Rey into the ring apron and hits Rey with the Skull Crushing Finale and rips off his mask before running off with it and tearing up a fan's sign.
Backstage, WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville confront Seth "Freakin'" Rollins for disrupting the show. When Adam Pearce says he will see what he can do as far as a spot at WrestleMania goes, Rollins laughs and walks away.
Backstage, The Miz brags to Maryse on his cellphone about ripping off Rey Mysterio's mask until Kevin Patrick interviews him. Miz says that Logan Paul was a fan of Rey Mysterio and wanted a mask of his own much like Rey. He then says that Logan later found out how much of a jerk is and how Dominik Mysterio is even worse, saying Rey and Dominik have disrespected and humiliated them, and that he has humiliated the Mysterios and will humiliate them more at WrestleMania. He then says that he has a mask for Logan Paul and dares Paul to wear it next week at WrestleMania.
It is announced that Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns will be at Raw next week.
We get a closer look at Omos, courtesy of Xfinity Mobile.
Omos beats Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez in a two-on-one handicap match. After the match, Omos says it does not matter how big or how numerous they are, as he is undefeated and unstoppable, and anyone who has the balls to step up to him at WrestleMania will be dominated.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles heads to the ring. Styles says that for the past two weeks, he had been at home nursing an injury, and says that with enough of it, time can be a dangerous thing. He says he has watched what Edge did to him over and over again and thought that he was going to go mad. He then saw Edge on Raw last week, and says that he is here not to ask why, but to kick Edge's teeth down his throat. He says that Edge will get the pitbull that he wanted at WrestleMania, but they might as well face each other right now. Styles calls out Edge, but when Edge does not show up, Styles calls him a coward. Suddenly, Seth Rollins shows up and says he is concerned about Styles' health and safety after what Edge did to him before proposing that Styles go home to his family while he ends Edge's career at WrestleMania, but Styles says that as long as he can walk, he will be there. Rollins tries to use this as a means of taking Styles' place, but Styles tells Rollins he can see where this is going. Rollins says desperate times call for desperate measures and that he is running out of options. Styles says he will do what Rollins could not and destroy Edge before dealing with him, then WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville show up and says Rollins will get one last chance at a WrestleMania spot. Pearce says that if Rollins can beat Styles tonight, he will replace Styles at WrestleMania. An angry Styles punches Rollins as Rollins leaves the ring.
Backstage, Queen Zelina confronts Carmella over her lack of focus, but Carmella accuses Zelina of not watching her back while she is focused on her wedding and reality show. Zelina yanks the phone out of Carmella's hand, then Carmella says her phone costs more than Zelina's "dollar store crown" before calling her "a hobbit" and slapping her. Zelina hits Carmella, and both women brawl as officials try to break them apart.
Backstage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles confronts WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville before saying he will beat Seth Rollins tonight and get his WrestleMania moment.
Natalya and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beat Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley. During the match, Carmella shows up and complains to Corey Graves and Queen Zelina. After the match, Queen Zelina shows up and hits Liv and Rhea with her scepter before Carmella lays out Natalya and Baszler. Zelina and Carmella confront each other in the ring, then make up.
It is announced that Bianca Belair has suffered a fractured hyoid bone in her throat and that she will be out for an unspecified amount of time.
WrestleMania 38 is twelve days away!
Becky Lynch heads to the ring with the WWE Raw Women's Championship in one hand and a chair in the other. After the commercial break, Becky is sitting in the chair. Becky says she asks herself "What does it profit a man to gain the world and lose his soul?" He then asks what gaining the world is, and it was winning the Raw Women's Championship. She says she went fifteen long months without a championship and that her time not being champion was long and agonizing, then says that her championship is everything she is and that she is power, glory and the prize at the top of the mountain. She says that the Raw Women's Championship is her world, and when the fans chose Bianca Belair over her, that was when she knew she would sell her soul to keep the championship. Becky says Bianca does not have what it takes to beat her and that she can crush her all she wants, but she can crush her worse. She also says that she meant to injure her, then promised to come for her hair only to find out Bianca was not here. Becky knows that if she took Bianca's identity, Bianca will lose her soul. She says that Bianca does not want to lose her soul, for she has sold her own and she will sell it twice on Monday if it means staying champion. She then asks Bianca what profits a man to gain the world and lose his soul and promises to show her at WrestleMania if she makes it.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Austin Theory, who says that Pat McAfee is a dumb jock but did something smart, apologized, and kept his job. He says McAfee has no business stepping in the ring with him, as he will beat McAfee and he could cost him his job even then. He then says he has space for one more selfie with Finn Balor on his iPhone on his road to WrestleMania.
Veer Mahaan is coming to Raw on April 4th.
Pat McAfee guests on commentary for the next match.
Finn Balor beats Austin Theory with an inside cradle following numerous distractions from Pat McAfee.
We look back on the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal from WrestleMania 33, when Rob Gronkowski tackled Jinder Mahal.
Before the next match, Chad Gable says that RK-Bro committed a crime when they accepted a tag team title match with anyone but Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis), and that Alpha Academy now has vengeance and will prevail at WrestleMania despite RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) messing things up by making their tag team title match a Triple Threat Match.
RK-Bro (Randy Orton and Matt Riddle) beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis). After the match, Otis attacks Riddle, but when he goes for the Vader Bomb, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) shove Otis over the ropes to the outside before double-teaming Gable. They help Riddle up, then double-team him, too.
Dana Brooke and Reggie quickly beat Tamina and Akira Tozawa in a tornado mixed tag team match.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Seth Rollins by disqualification after Edge hits him in the back with a chair, dashing Rollins' last chance at a spot at WrestleMania. After the match, a frustrated Rollins grabs a microphone and says "This is bullshit!" before stating that next week's Raw will not happen until he gets what he deserves: a WrestleMania moment. Rollins then starts tearing parts of the barricade apart before toppling the announce desk, ripping out a ring post panel and toppling some ring steps.
This week on Raw Talk: The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford)! Queen Zelina and Carmella! Pat McAfee!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!!
