WWE RAW aired live from Pittsburgh this week. It was the final episode of the red brand before Clash at the Castle this weekend. Kurt Angle appeared during the show and the new Women’s Tag Team Champions were crowned in the finals of the tag team tournament.
WWE RAW Results (8/29)
- The Judgment Day def. Dolph Ziggler & AJ Styles
- Asuka, Alexa Bliss, Bianca Belair def. Dani Mo, Kayla Sparks, and Katie Arquette
- Street Profits def. Alpha Academy
- Bobby Lashley def. The Miz
- Kevin Owens def. Jey Uso
- Raquel Rodgriguez & Aliyah def. Iyo Sky & Dakota Kai to become the new Women’s Tag Team Champions
Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:
The Judgment Day Picked Up A Win, Edge Arrives
Finn Balor & Dolph Ziggler of The Judgment Day battled AJ Styles and Dolph Ziggler in the first match of the night. Styles knocked Damian out of the ring and hit him with a flying forearm as RAW went to a break.
When RAW returned, The Judment Day isolated Dolph in the ring. Dolph rolled up Damian but the referee was distracted. Finn hit Ziggler with a cheap shot and Damian followed it up with a Chokeslam for the pinfall victory.
After the match, a jeep pulled up in the parking lot and Edge got out of it. The Rated-R Superstar made his way through the parking lot as RAW went to a break. When RAW returned, Judgment Day cut a promo on Edge. Priest claimed that referee cost him the match next week and Edge interrupted.
Edge said that Balor’s ego has gotten in the way and warned Rhea Ripley to keep her hands to herself before Beth Phoenix gets involved. Rey and Dominik Mysterio arrived and attacked Damian and Finn with kendo sticks. Rhea dared Dominik to hit her with a kendo stick but he doesn’t do it. The Judgment Day retreated to end the segment. Edge & Rey Mysterio versus The Judgment Day was announced for Clash at the Castle.
Asuka, Alexa, and Bianca Dominated, The Miz Returns
Asuka, Alexa Bliss, and RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair dominated tonight in a 6-woman tag team match against Dani Mo, Kayla Sparks, and Katie Arquette. After the match, they warned Bayley, Iyo Sky, and Dakota Kai ahead of their match at Clash at the Castle.
The Miz and Ciampa were interviewed backstage. The Miz refused to comment on what happened to him after he was kidnapped by Dexter Lumis on last week’s WWE RAW.
Street Profits def. Alpha Academy, Kurt Angle Appears
Kurt Angle made his way to the ring in his wrestling gear to a big pop from the crowd. Alpha Academy interrupted to a chorus of boos as RAW went to a commercial break. Kurt Angle and Chad Gable traded words and catchphrases when RAW returned. Alpha Academy challenged Angle but Street Profits made the save.
Street Profits battled Alpha Academy with Kurt Angle ringside. Otis slammed Montez Ford to the mat and tagged in Gable. The action spilled out of the ring and Angelo flipped onto Gable & Otis outside the ring. Back in the ring, Gable hit Dawkins with a Dragon Screw in the corner.
Montez Ford tagged in and hit Chad with a Crossbody. Ford followed it up with a thunderous Clothesline and flexed for the crowd. Montez hit a standing Shooting Star Press for a two count and made his way to the top rope. Otis hopped on the ring apron for a distraction and Gable capitalized with a Belly to Belly throw off the top rope as RAW went to a commercial break.
When RAW returned, Montez connected with an awesome DDT and leaped to the corner to tag in Dawkins. Otis tagged in at the same time and sent Angelo across the ring with a shoulder tackle. Otis followed it up with a Powerslam and went for the cover but Angelo kicked out at two. Montez knocked Otis out of the ring as Angelo connected with a Neckbreaker on Gable for a two count.
Montez tagged in and went for a Frog Splash but Gable rolled through into a cradle for a near fall. Chad connected with a Northern Lights Suplex and went for the cover but Montez kicked out at the last moment. Otis and Dawkins took each other out with a Clothesline and rolled out of the ring.
Gable started taunting Kurt Angle and posed like him in the ring as the Olympic Gold Medalist shook his head. Chad applied an Ankle Lock in the middle of the ring but Montez escaped. Ford then got Gable in an Ankle Lock of his own but Otis broke it up with a Splash just before Gable tapped out.
Otis got out of the ring and trash-talked with Kurt Angle. Angelo shoved Otis over the announce table as Montez hit the Frog Splash from the heavens on Gable for the pinfall victory. Kurt Angle celebrated with the Street Profits after the match and drank some milk.
Edge and Kurt Angle relived one of their classic moments later on the show.
Seth Rollins & Riddle Interview
Seth Rollins and Riddle were interviewed in separate rooms tonight on RAW. The two stars brawled in the parking lot before the show. Seth called Riddle a thorn in his side and claimed that he isn’t on his level. Riddle responded by saying Rollins is worried that he’s going to get embarrassed at Clash at the Castle. Seth vowed to stomp Riddle’s head into the mat over and over at the premium live event. Riddle joked that there is only one man in Rollins’ family and that is Becky Lynch.
Lashley def. The Miz
United States Champion Bobby Lashley battled The Miz tonight on WWE RAW. Bobby dominated the action early and planted Miz with a Suplex. When RAW returned from a break, Ciampa distracted Lashley and Miz capitalized with a Dropkick through the ropes.
Back in the ring, Miz delivered a big boot to the face and went for the cover but Lashley kicked out at two. Lashley battled back with a DDT and followed it up with a Belly to Belly Suplex.
The US Champion went for a Spear but Ciampa pulled The A-Lister to the outside. Ciampa hit a cheap shot while the referee was distracted. The Miz hit a DDT and went for the cover but Lashley kicked out at two. The Miz went for the Skull Crushing Finale but Dexter Lumis showed up in the crowd. Ciampa didn’t see him and thought The Miz was losing his mind. Lashley capitalized on the distraction with the Hurt Lock for the submission victory. The Miz exited the arena but Dexter Lumis was shown in the back of his car.
Sami Zayn Refused To Hit Kevin Owens With a Steel Chair
Undisputed Tag Team Champions The Usos made their way to the ring with The Honorary Uce, Sami Zayn. Jey bragged about Roman Reigns being champ for almost two years and promoted the celebration for him on Friday’s show. Sami hyped up The Usos as the most dominant tag team in history.
Kevin Owens interrupted and claimed that RAW is his show. Owens said that Roman still owes him one but Sami claimed that The Tribal Chief doesn’t owe Kevin anything. Kevin noted that Jey is the reason he didn’t win the title 18 months ago and challenged him to a match.
The action went back and forth to start it off. Jimmy Uso distracted the referee as Jey told Sami Zayn to go get a chair. Sami obliged but hesitated and ultimately did not hit Owens with it. The Usos were pissed and started yelling at Sami. KO capitalized and delivered a Stunner to Jey Uso for the pinfall victory.
Raquel Rodriguez & Aliyah Are The New Women’s Tag Team Champions
Raquel Rodriguez and Aliyah battled Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky in the finals of the women’s tag team tournament for the vacant titles. Dakota booted Raquel in the face on the apron and posed for the crowd. Iyo sent Aliyah into the steel steps as Bayley cheered them on from ringside.
When RAW returned from the break, Raquel launched Dakota Kai across the ring. Iyo tagged in and Raquel lifted her up for a Powerbomb. Iyo escaped and rolled Rodgriguez up for a near fall. Raquel connected with a massive Clothesline and set up for a Chokeslam. Dakota distracted the referee and Bayley hit Rodriguez with a cheap shot.
Iyo climbed to the top turnbuckle and connected with a Moonsault but Rodriguez kicked out at two. Bayley flipped out and hopped on the ring apron. Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, and Asuka showed up and chased Bayley away. Aliyah tagged in while Dakota wasn’t looking. Dakota hit a Codebreaker and Iyo followed it up with a Slingblade. Aliyah then rolled up Kai from behind for the pinfall victory. Raquel Rodriguez and Aliyah are the new Women’s Tag Team Champions.