WWE RAW aired live from the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. There was two Money in the Bank Qualifying matches tonight and a Fatal 5-Way match to determine Bianca Belair’s opponent at WWE Money in the Bank. Ezekiel’s older brother Elias also returned tonight for a concert.
WWE RAW Results (6/20)
- Carmella def. Liv Morgan, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Becky Lynch in a Fatal 5-Way to earn a RAW Women’s Championship match against Bianca Belair at Money in the Bank
- Omos def. Riddle to qualify for the men’s Money in the Bank Ladder match
- Angelo Dawkins def. Jey Uso
- Bobby Lashley def. Alpha Academy & Theory in a Gauntlet match to earn a US Title shot at Money in the Bank
- AJ Styles def. Ciampa
- Asuka def. Becky Lynch to qualify for the women’s Money in the Bank Ladder match
Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:
Rhea Ripley Will Not Be Cleared For Money in the Bank
WWE honored the recently deceased referee Tim White to begin the show.
RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair kicked off this week’s RAW and made her way to the ring. It was announced that Brock Lesnar will appear on tonight’s show and Riddle will battle Omos in a Money in the Bank Qualifying match.
Belair announced that Rhea Ripley will not be medically cleared in time to compete at WWE Money in the Bank. Bianca wondered who she will defend her title against at the premium live event on July 2nd. Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, Asuka, and Carmella interrupted and made their way to the ring.
Alexa Bliss interrupted and noted that James Ellsworth helped Carmella win the Money in the Bank ladder match in the past. Everyone kept arguing until Bianca Belair broke it up and asked the crowd if they were ready for some action. Asuka, Carmella, Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch, and Alexa Bliss will compete in a Fatal 5-Way to determine who will face Belair at Money in the Bank.
Carmella Will Face Bianca Belair For The RAW Women’s Championship At WWE Money in the Bank
Asuka, Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, Liv Morgan, and Carmella competed in a Fatal 5-Way to determine Bianca Belair’s opponent at Money in the Bank. Alexa and Liv cleared the ring before battling each other. Liv rolled up Bliss for a two count and then the two superstars rolled around the ring until Alexa escaped.
Carmella got back in the action and sent Liv and Alexa to the outside. Asuka got in the ring and unloaded some kicks on Carmella before dancing around the ring. Asuka set up for a Hip Attack but Becky dragged the Empress of Tomorrow out of the ring and leveled her with a boot to the face.
Becky knocked Alexa to the mat and climbed to the top turnbuckle. Lynch went for a Leg Drop but Bliss got out of the way. Alexa connected with an Arm Drag and knocked Big Time Becks to the outside. Carmella dropped Bliss with a kick to the face and posed for the booing crowd.
Alexa went for a Body Slam but Carmella countered into an X-Factor for a near fall. Liv got back into the ring and beat Carmella down in the corner before climbing to the top rope. Carmella shoved Liv onto Becky and Asuka below as RAW went to a commercial break.
When RAW returned, Liv hit Becky with a Dropkick off the middle turnbuckle and followed it up with a Slingblade for a two count. Becky responded by bouncing Liv’s face off the turnbuckle and then climbed to the middle rope. Carmella sent Lynch down with a headscissors and Becky landed on top of Liv on the mat.
Asuka got into the ring and battled with Carmella. Asuka took Carmella down and went for the Asuka Lock but Alexa broke it up. Becky sent Alexa out of the ring and went for the Dis-Arm-Her but Asuka blocked it. Lynch hit the Man-Handle Slam on Asuka and went for the cover. Alexa broke it up with Twisted Bliss off the top and went for the cover but Liv & Carmella broke it up and the Fatal 5-Way continued.
Becky sent Asuka to the outside but turned around into Double Knees from Liv Morgan. Lynch dodged Oblivion and connected with the Man-Handle Slam on Liv but Asuka broke up the cover. Alexa then climbed to the top turnbuckle and went for Twisted Bliss but Liv got her knees up. Carmella hit Liv with a Superkick for the pinfall victory. Becky Lynch quickly stormed backstage and argued with WWE official Adam Pearce as RAW went to a commercial break. Pearce told Lynch that she will battle Asuka in a MITB Qualifying match later tonight.
Vince McMahon Appeared, Omos Qualified For MITB
Despite being under investigation from WWE’s board, Vince McMahon made another brief appearance to promote John Cena’s upcoming return.
After a commercial, Riddle made his way to the ring and discussed his loss to Roman Reigns on last Friday’s SmackDown. MVP and Omos interrupted and told Riddle that he’s not going to make it to Money in the Bank. Omos then battled Riddle in a Money in the Bank Qualifying match.
Riddle had his ribs taped up and Omos locked him in a Bear Hug. Riddle eventually escaped and sent Omos to the corner. The big man responded by launching Riddle across the ring. Riddle hit a Floating Bro off the top rope but Omos didn’t fall down. Riddle set up for the RKO but Omos countered into the Choke Bomb for the pinfall victory. Omos qualified for the men’s MITB Ladder match.
Seth Rollins Vowed To Win Money in the Bank
After Riddle lost the qualifying match, Seth Rollins made his way to the ring and hit him with a cheap shot. Rollins knocked Riddle out of the ring before cackling into the microphone. Seth called Riddle the “ultimate loser” because he lost his buddy Randy Orton, his title match to Roman Reigns, and lost his opportunity at Money in the Bank.
Seth claimed that he is the only superstar that has Roman Reigns’ number and claimed that he “emotionally dismantled” him at the Royal Rumble. Rollins vowed to win the Money in the Bank contract and cash it on him again. Riddle attacked Seth from behind and Rollins shrugged it off. Rollins hit Riddle with the Stomp to end the segment.
Lashley Got Revenge On Theory, Gauntlet Match Announced
United States Champion Theory made his way to the ring wearing a headset microphone as RAW went to a commercial break. Theory competed in a pose-off segment with Lashley last week to close RAW. He stood on a podium and referred to himself as the youngest and greatest United States Champion in WWE history.
Theory boasted about his physique and claimed to be better than Lashley has ever been in his entire career. He took a shot at John Cena before saying that he didn’t get to show everyone his immaculate poses last week. The United States Champion applied some baby oil and started posing for the crowd with a spotlight on him. Lashley attacked from behind and sprayed Theory in the face with baby oil. Bobby added that he will take the US Championship from Theory to close the promo.
Theory was interviewed backstage and said that if Lashley can win a Gauntlet match tonight, he will defend the US Title against him at Money in the Bank.
Angelo Dawkins def. Jey Uso
The Usos cut a promo tonight ahead of their Undisputed Tag Team title defense against Street Profits at Money in the Bank. Street Profits quicky interrupted and it led to a singles match between Jey Uso and Angelo Dawkins. Jey dominated the action early and sent Dawkins out of the ring. Jey then hit a Clothesline that knocked Angelo over the barricade into the timekeeper’s area as RAW went to a commercial break.
When RAW returned, the action had returned to the ring, and Angelo connected with an elbow to the face. Dawkins followed it up with a Suplex and went for the cover but Jey kicked out at two and the match continued. Jey hit a pop-up Neckbreaker but Dawkins was able to kick out.
Jey charged but Dawkins met him with a shoulder tackle. Dawkins followed it up with the Silencer (underhook Neckbreaker) for a near fall. Jey and Angelo then traded strikes in the middle of the ring. Jey got the better of the exchange and hit a Superkick. Jey went for a Frog Splash but Angelo countered into a Powerbomb for the pinfall victory.
“Elias” Got The Better Of Kevin Owens
Ezekiel and “Elias” (fake beard) were shown sitting in the same room. Elias told Ezekiel that nothing compares to playing the guitar in front of the WWE Universe. Elias added that he’s proud to perform in Nebraska. Ezekiel told Elias that this means the world to him and suggested that he might become the champion in the future. Elias told his younger brother to focus on what is ahead of him and he’s doing a great job. The two brothers said that they loved each other, gave a fist bump and Elias began tuning his guitar to end the segment. There will be an “Elias Concert” later tonight on RAW.
“Elias” made his way to the ring for the concert and got a “Walk With Elias” chant going. He wanted to perform a song dedicated Ezekiel but Owens interrupted. Owens got in the ring and said he knows that he and Ezekiel are the same person. Kevin shouted that he saw a movie with a T-Rex flying a helicopter last week and this proves nothing.
Ezekiel then appeared on the jumbotron and claimed that Owens has to accept that they are brothers and move on. Elias started singing “KO is a liar!” and Owens got pissed. Owens ripped the guitar away but Elias caught him with a knee to the face. Elias then broke the guitar over Kevin Owens to end the segment. Owens challenged Elias or Ezekiel to a match next week. Ezekiel showed up in his full ring gear and accepted the challenge as Owens flipped out.
Lashley Won The Gauntlet Match & Earned A US Title Shot At WWE Money in the Bank
Bobby Lashley competed in a Gauntlet match tonight on RAW. If he defeated the three superstars in the match, he would earn a US Title match against Theory at Money in the Bank. Lashley squared off with Chad Gable first and Otis was ringside.
Lashley applied a Headlock before slamming Gable to the mat to start off the action. Chad tried to battle back but Lashley overpowered him. Gable escaped and shushed Bobby & the crowd. Lashley responded with a Swinging Neckbreaker and a slap to the face. Lashley sent Gable out of the ring and posed for the crowd. Lashley bashed Gable into the ring post and Chad crashed to the floor.
Back in the ring, Lashley hit an elbow strike and planted Gable with a Vertical Suplex. Lashley held Gable up for an extended period of time before finally slamming him to the canvas. Lashley geared up in the corner of the ring and went for a Spear but Gable countered into an Ankle Lock in the middle of the ring. Lashley escaped and applied the Hurt Lock for the submission win.
Otis immediately got into the ring and leveled Lashley with a shoulder tackle. Otis continued to attack and stomped on Lashley’s shoulder before the 2nd match got underway. Lashley rolled out of the ring and Otis followed him there. Otis booted Lashley in the midsection and sent him flying into the barricade. Otis threw Lashley into the ring post and followed it up with a Splash on the floor as RAW went to a break.
When RAW returned, Otis was still in control. Otis went for the Vader Bomb but Lashley got out of the way. The All-Mighty battled back and went for the Hurt Lock but Otis blocked it. Otis hit several elbow strikes but Lashley bounced off the ropes and hit a Spear. Lashley went for the cover but Gable attacked to end the 2nd match in a DQ. Alpha Academy continued to attack Lashley and slammed him into the ring post. Gable followed it up with a German Suplex and then Otis hit a Splash.
United States Champion Theory was revealed to be the final superstar in the Gauntlet match. Theory stomped on Lashley right away and started taunting him. Theory beat Lashley down in the corner of the ring but Bobby battled back. Lashley went for a Powerslam but Theory escaped. Theory connected with an impressive Dropkick and went for A-Town Down but Lashley countered into a cradle for the pinfall victory. Theory will defend the United States Championship against Bobby Lashley at Money in the Bank.
AJ Styles def. Ciampa & Sent A Message To The Miz
The Miz welcomed AJ Styles to the ring for an episode of Miz TV. Miz mocked the “young and naive University of Nebraska students” a preview of what it is like to become a failure. Styles popped the crowd with a college football reference and they made the most noise all night. AJ claimed that Miz had “tiny little popcorn balls” and they started arguing. The Miz shouted that he had “python-sized balls”… Styles caught Miz with a punch to the face before Ciampa showed up. Ciampa attacked Styles from behind and knocked him out of the ring to end the segment.
Ciampa then battled AJ Styles in a singles match. AJ caught Ciampa with a Clothesline as The Miz joined commentary. Styles connected with a Backbreaker for a near fall. AJ set up for the Styles Clash but Ciampa was able to escape. Ciampa went for the Fairy Tale Ending but Styles blocked it. Styles then hit the Phenomenal Forearm for the quick pinfall victory. After the match, The Miz tried to attack but AJ caught him with the Styles Clash. AJ then posed with Miz’s sunglasses on.
Asuka def. Becky Lynch to Qualify For Money In The Bank
Becky Lynch battled Asuka in a Money in the Bank Qualifying match in tonight’s main event. Lynch attacked Asuka on the entrance ramp before the bell but she battled back. Asuka tackled Becky to the mat and the two superstars traded punches to officially begin the bout. Asuka locked in an armbar in the middle of the ring but Becky was able to escape.
Asuka leveled Lynch with a shoulder tackle and posed for the crowd. Lynch responded and sent the Empress of Tomorrow out of the ring. Becky followed it up with a Dropkick through the ropes and rolled Asuka back into the ring. Asuka caught Lynch with a series of kicks and then the Hip Attack that sent Becky to the floor.
Lynch booted Asuka in the midsection and bounced her face off the ring apron before the action returned to the squared circle. Becky hopped to the top turnbuckle but Asuka caught her with a forearm to the forehead. Lynch knocked Asuka down and leaped but she missed. Asuka connected with a Codebreaker and went for the cover but Becky kicked out at two. Becky sent Asuka out of the ring as RAW went to its final commercial break of the night.
When RAW returned, Asuka and Becky were battling in the ring. Asuka rolled Lynch up for a two count and then hit her with a Clothesline. Asuka connected with a Hip Attack in the corner and then a Belly to Back Suplex. Asuka hit another Hip Attack and went for the cover but Lynch kicked out at two.
Becky battled back and connected with a Leg Drop off the middle turnbuckle for a near fall. Asuka climbed to the top rope and delivered a Missile Dropkick for a two count. Asuka went for a Powerbomb off the apron but Becky blocked it and hit a Dropkick. Lynch leaped off the apron but Asuka countered with a knee to the face and both superstars were on the floor outside the ring.
Both superstars got into the ring before the 10 count and traded punches. Lynch went for the Man-Handle Slam but Asuka blocked it. Becky went for the Dis-Arm-Her but Asuka got to the ropes to break the hold. Asuka then hit Lynch with a roundhouse kick to the face for the pinfall victory. Asuka now joins Lacey Evans, Raquel Rodriguez, Alexa Bliss, and Liv Morgan in the Money in the Bank Ladder match. There is one final spot remaining. Becky Lynch lost her mind and destroyed the announce table to close the show.
