WWE RAW aired live from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. It was the final episode of RAW before Crown Jewel this Saturday night. In addition to the takeaways below, it was announced that Bray Wyatt will be appearing at the premium live event this weekend.
WWE RAW Results
- Bianca Belair def. Nikki Cross
- Seth Rollins def. Austin Theory
- Karl Anderson def. Damian Priest
- Riddle def. Otis in a Trick or Street Fight
- Mustafa Ali def. The Miz
- Alexa Bliss & Asuka def. Damage CTRL to become the new Women’s Tag Team Champions
Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:
Bianca Belair def. Nikki Cross, Alexa Bliss & Asuka Returned
RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair battled Nikki Cross in a non-title match to kick off the show. Nikki interviewed in the main event between Bayley and Bianca last week on RAW, leading to The Role Model getting the victory. Belair will put the RAW Women’s Championship on the line this Saturday against Bayley in a Last Woman Standing match at WWE Crown Jewel.
Cross got in some offense early and went for a Crossbody but the champ caught her. Bianca hit a Fallaway Slam and Nikki rolled out of the ring. Nikki tripped Belair up and bashed her knee on the ring apron several times. Cross trapped Belair in the ring skirt and beat her down some more as RAW went to a break.
When RAW returned, Belair hit several slams and followed it up with a Vertical Suplex in the middle of the ring. The action spilled out of the ring and both superstars were on the floor. Dakota Kai and IYO SKY distracted the referee as Bayley hopped over the barricade. Bayley sent Bianca into the ring post but Nikki shoved her down.
Cross then launched IYO into the barricade and hit a Crossbody on Dakota off the steel steps. Back in the ring, Belair hit the KOD for the pinfall victory. After the match, Damage CTRL attacked Belair. Asuka and Alexa Bliss returned to make the save. Belair hit Bayley with a Dropkick and then Asuka sent her out of the ring with a Hip Attack. Alexa followed it up with a Senton and the babyfaces posed in the ring.
Asuka and Alexa Bliss challenged Dakota Kai and IYO SKY to a Women’s Tag Team Championship match later tonight.
Bobby Lashley & Brock Lesnar Brawled
Bobby Lashley and Brock Lesnar were supposed to have a split screen interview but Lesnar wasn’t there. Bobby claimed Brock has been dodging him for 20-years and vowed to expose him as a “Bobby Lashley wannabe” at Crown Jewel.
The Beast Brock Lesnar then made his way to the ring as Bobby Lashley was still seated backstage. Lesnar greeted the Texas crowd and said he didn’t come to RAW for a sit down interview with Bobby Lashley. Brock stated that he wanted a fight and Lashley made his way to the ring. Lesnar met him on the entrance ramp and tackled him. WWE security and Triple H eventually broke it up.
Seth Rollins def. Austin Theory
Austin Theory dominated the action early but Seth battled back. Rollins connected with a Falcon Arrow and went for the cover but Theory kicked out at two. The crowd sang Seth’s theme as he went for the Stomp.
Theory dodged it but Seth caught him with a Superkick for a two-count. The Visionary went for the Pedigree but Theory escaped. The two superstars traded roll-ups before Theory hit a headbutt. Austin hit a Ushigoroshi and went for the cover but Seth powered out at two. Both superstars connected with strikes and fell to the mat. Austin went for the A-Town Down but Seth escaped and hit The Stomp for the pinfall victory.
Roman Reigns Knocked Out The Miz
Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns came to the ring with The Wiseman Paul Heyman. Paul noted that Logan Paul is training with Shawn Michaels but it doesn’t matter and he’s going to get smashed by The Tribal Chief at Crown Jewel.
The Miz interrupted and acknowledged The Tribal Chief. Miz stated that Logan’s right hand is real and all it takes is one punch. The A-Lister wanted to align with Roman Reigns but The Tribal Chief hit him with a Superman Punch instead. Reigns grabbed the microphone and vowed to knock Logan Paul out at the premium live event. Roman Reigns talked some more trash on his way backstage.
The Judgment Day Sent A Message To The OC
Damian Priest battled Karl Anderson tonight on RAW. The Judgment Day and The OC were ringside for the match. The two teams will battle in a 6-man tag team match at Crown Jewel. The action went back and forth as RAW went to a break.
When RAW returned, Dominik hopped on the ring apron for a distraction and Damian capitalized with a Chokeslam for a two count. Anderson rolled up Damian for the pinfall victory. After the match, a brawl broke out and Rhea hit Gallows with a low blow. Ripley challenged Styles and Anderson to fight her but Judgment Day attacked from behind. Dominik climbed to the top rope and hit AJ Styles with a Frog Splash.
Baron Corbin Beat R-Truth Down
JBL came to the ring and complimented Texas and brought up legends like Stone Cold Steve Austin. John then called the crowd snowflakes and claimed that they have turned Texas into an embarrassment. JBL stated that nobody in the crowd should be allowed to call themselves a Texan and they disgust him. Corbin thanked the “poor” fans in the crowd for spending their money to see him.
R-Truth interrupted and poked fun at Corbin and JBL. R-Truth attacked Corbin but got distracted by JBL. Corbin capitalized with the End of Days in the middle of the ring.
Riddle def. Otis in a Trick or Street Fight
Alpha Academy recreated the Chip and Dales sketch from SNL with Patrick Swayze and Chris Farley tonight before Riddle battled Otis in a singles match. Otis started off in control as Elias and Gable were ringside.
Otis hit a Powerslam and followed it up with a Vader Bomb but Riddle kicked out at the last moment. Matt battled back and got a pumpkin on Otis’ head. Riddle hit an RKO through the pumpkin for the pinfall victory.
Mustafa Ali Picked up a Win, Dexter Lumis Appeared
The Miz started off the match in control and ripped off his shirt like he was Hulk Hogan. The Miz launched Mustafa Ali into the ring post as RAW went to a break. When RAW returned, The Miz connected with a Suplex and went for the cover but Ali kicked out at two.
Mustafa hit a Tornado DDT and Miz rolled out of the ring to regroup. Ali climbed to the top turnbuckle and hit him with a Crossbody. The A-Lister shoved Ali over the announce table. Dexter Lumis choked The Miz from behind and then was chased through the crowd by security. Ali capitalized on the distraction with a Superkick and then a 450 Splash for the pinfall victory.
Johnny Gargano Provided A Conspiracy Theory About The Miz & Dexter Lumis
WWE did a true crime parody featuring an interview with Johnny Gargano. Johnny said he overheard Miz and Dexter talking and recorded it on his phone the night he debuted. Gargano played an audio recording of The Miz telling Dexter Lumis to take the money and keep his mouth shut. Johnny claimed that The Miz was paying Lumis to stage a series of attacks on him. Gargano couldn’t explain the chair shots or Miz planting Dexter with the Skull Crushing Finale.
Alexa Bliss & Asuka Won the Women’s Tag Team Championships
Damage CTRL (IYO SKY & Dakota Kai) defended the Women’s Tag Team Championships against Alexa Bliss and Asuka in the main event of this week’s RAW. Bayley and RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair were ringside for the match.
Dakota dragged Asuka to the corner and tagged in IYO SKY. The two superstars traded strikes in the middle of the ring. IYO connected with a shoulder tackle but Asuka bounced off the ropes and hit a Clothesline. The action spilled out of the ring and IYO focused her attack on Asuka’s knee. SKY connected with a Dragon Screw as RAW went to the final break of the night.
When RAW returned, Asuka rolled up Kai for a near fall. The Empress of Tomorrow launched SKY and Kai out of the ring. Alexa tagged in and jumped on Kai. Alexa connected with a Dropkick and a Code Red for a near fall. Asuka tagged in and went for a submission hold on Kai but Iyo broke it up.
Sky connected with a Backbreaker on Bliss and booted her out of the ring. IYO tagged in and hit Asuka with Double Knees. Sky hit a springboard Dropkick and went for the cover but Asuka kicked out at two.
IYO climbed to the top turnbuckle but jumped right into a Codebreaker from Asuka. The Empress went for the cover but Sky kicked out at two. She locked in the Asuka Lock but Bayley distracted the referee. Bianca Belair tackled Bayley over the barricade as Kai hit Bliss with a headbutt.
Asuka hit Dakota with an Enziguri as Bayley and Bianca continued to brawl on a platform next to the timekeeper’s area. The Role Model planted Belair through a table with a Bayley to Belly as Damage CTRL isolated Asuka. Kai booted Asuka in the face but Alexa dragged her out of the ring.
Bliss sent Kai into the steel steps but turned around into a kick from SKY. IYO climbed to the top rope but Asuka got out of the way. Alexa tagged back in and hit Twisted Bliss on IYO Sky for the pinfall victory. Asuka and Alexa Bliss are the new Women’s Tag Team Champions.