WWE RAW airs live tonight from the Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas. John Cena is scheduled to make his return to WWE to celebrate his 20th Anniversary with the promotion. Kevin Owens vs. Ezekiel was scheduled for tonight but it was postponed. In addition to the takeaways below, Cody Rhodes was interviewed in his gym and he said Money in the Bank will be bittersweet for him this year.
RAW Results
- Riddle won a Battle Royal to qualify for the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match
- Montez Ford def. Jey Uso
- AJ Styles def. The Miz via count out
- Liv Morgan def. Alexa Bliss
- Lashley def. American Alpha in a Handicap match
- Becky Lynch def. Xia Li, Doudrop, Nikki A.S.H., Shayna Baszler, and Tamina Snuka to qualify for the women’s Money in the Bank ladder match
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John Cena Arrives
John Cena was shown getting a round of applause backstage and he shook every superstar’s hand. Cena turned down a drink from the Street Profits and shared a moment with Ziggler. Cena hugged Michael Cole, Adam Pearce, and even shook The Miz’s hand.
Riddle Won A Battle Royal To Qualify For Money in the Bank
A Battle Royal kicked off the show to determine the final superstar in the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match. Veer Mahaan sent Akira Tozawa over the top rope for the first elimination. Veer then eliminated Shelton Benjamin before The Mysterios attacked him from behind.
Mustafa Ali hit Veer with a Dropkick and the Mysterios followed it up with a double 619. Ali and The Mysterios sent Veer over the top rope for the elimination. Shanky and Jinder Mahal eliminated R-Truth. Mahal then turned his back on Shanky and eliminated him. AJ Styles Clotheslined Mahal over the top rope to the former WWE Champion. T-Bar sent Reggie flying out of the ring for an elimination as RAW went to a commercial break.
When RAW returned, Rey Mysterio and Ziggler battled to the apron. The Miz tried to boot Rey to the floor but Mysterio blocked it. Rey brought Miz to the apron and launched Rey to the floor for the elimination. Ziggler and Miz tried to eliminate Riddle but he managed to hang onto the ropes.
Ricochet and T-Bar battled on the apron. T-Bar threw him off but Ricochet landed on a ladder. Ricochet hopped back on the apron and eliminated T-Bar with a Hurricanrana to the floor as RAW went to a commercial break.
When RAW returned, AJ Styles eliminated Ricochet and Nakamura. It was just down to Styles & Riddle. AJ connected with an Enziguri and set up for the Phenomenal Forearm. The Miz wasn’t eliminated and snuck up from behind to eliminate AJ. Riddle caught Miz with a DDT and went for the RKO but Miz blocked it. The Miz planted Riddle with the Skull Crushing Finale and went for a Clothesline but Riddle dragged him over the top rope.
The two superstars were now battling on the apron for the final spot in the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match. The Miz charged and Riddle planted him with an RKO. The Miz fell to the floor and Riddle won the Battle Royal. Riddle is now in the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match. It should be noted that Riddle cannot get another title match against Roman Reigns as long as he is champion, as that was the stipulation for their title match a couple weeks ago on SmackDown.
Montez Ford def. Jey Uso
Jey Uso battled Montez Ford tonight on RAW. The Usos will be defending the Undisputed Tag Team Championships against Street Profits at Money in the Bank. Jey tripped Montez up on the ring apron and sent him into the steel steps as RAW went to a break.
When RAW returned, Ford connected with an Enziguri but Jey stayed on his feet. Montez took him down with a Clothesline and followed it up with a standing Moonsault for a near fall. Montez connected with a slam and hit a giant Frog Splash for the pinfall victory.
Backstage, The Judgement Day ran into Dominik & Rey Mysterio. Damian Priest and Finn Balor wanted Dominik to join the faction and leave his father behind.
AJ Styles def. The Miz via count out
Kevin Patrick brought The Miz down to the ring to react to pictures of Logan Paul training. The Miz was wearing the same gear as he wore at WrestleMania. The Miz teamed with Logan Paul at WrestleMania but hit him with a Skull Crushing Finale after their victory.
Miz boasted about being on the Today Show and promoted his reality TV show Miz & Mrs. The Miz claimed that the Skull Crushing Finale was a lesson to Logan Paul and he understood that. Miz suggested that the duo could become WWE Tag Team Champions. Miz announced that he will team with Logan Paul again at WWE SummerSlam. AJ Styles made his way to the ring and leveled The Miz with a punch as RAW went to a break.
Styles then battled Miz in a singles match when RAW returned. AJ dominated the action early and kept The Miz on the mat. Miz battled back and caught Styles with a running kick to the face. Miz followed it up with a double axehandle off the top rope for a two count before applying a headlock. AJ escaped and threw Miz out of the ring as RAW went to a break.When RAW returned, Styles connected with a Brainbuster and set up for the Phenomenal Forearm but Miz rolled out of the ring. The Miz went backstage and the match ended in a count out.
Bianca Belair & Carmella Traded Words
RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair and Carmella had a face-to-face before their title match at Money in the Bank. Bianca claimed that Carmella has the potential to be great but she is too insecure. Belair vowed to win the match at Money in the Bank before Carmella’s music hit. She said that if she doesn’t get the respect she deserves, she will take it at Money in the Bank. Carmella vowed to win and said, “Mella is Money”. Carmella went for a sneak attack but Belair slammed her down to the mat. Carmella retreated to end the segment.
Liv Morgan Picked Up A Win
Alexa Bliss battled Liv Morgan tonight on RAW. Asuka joined commentary for the match. Alexa connected with a Moonsault early but both superstars caught each other with a Clothesline at the same time and fell to the mat.
Bliss connected with a Jawbreaker but Liv battled back with a Dropkick. Alexa tripped her up and pointed at the Money in the Bank briefcase. Bliss was about to hit a DDT but Liv countered into a roll-up for the pinfall victory.
John Cena Returned To Thank The Fans, Vince McMahon Appears
Vince McMahon made his way to the ring as RAW went to a commercial break. When RAW returned, Vince McMahon introduced John Cena to a big pop from the crowd. Cena made his way to the ring as the locker room applauded him on the entrance ramp.
John Cena came to the ring in his new merchandise and said today is his WWE birthday. Cena claimed that he couldn’t think of a better place to have his birthday. John thanked the fans for allowing him to do this for two decades and for being brave enough to tell him when he has sucked. The crowd chanted “thank you Cena!” and he thanked them again for making him who he is.
John said that he doesn’t know when he will come back but when he does, it won’t just be for one match. Cena told fans to speak their mind and say when something sucks. John closed the promo by saying “we are just getting started” and exited the ring. John posed for the crowd on the entrance ramp before making his way backstage.
Cena also interacting with several superstars backstage during the show. Seth Rollins caught up to John and cackled at him to the tune of Cena’s theme song. Omos and MVP appeared from behind and stared at Rollins. Omos and Rollins will compete in the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match this Saturday.
Several WWE legends including Stone Cold Steve Austin and Randy Orton sent in messages for John Cena that aired throughout the show. AEW stars Chris Jericho, Paul Wight (Big Show) and Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan) also appeared during the broadcast to send a message to Cena.
Lashley Won A Handicap Match & Sent A Message To Theory
Bobby Lashley faced Alpha Academy in a Handicap match. United States Champion Theory was the “special ring enforcer” and spent the beginning of the match distracting Lashley. Gable hit Theory with a Senton and Otis followed it up with a Splash as RAW went to a commercial break.
When RAW returned, Lashley knocked Otis out of the ring but Gable tripped him up from behind. Chad climbed to the top rope but Lashley caught him with a punch to the face. Otis planted Lashley with a Powerbomb and Gable followed it up with a Moonsault for a near fall.
Theory started pacing around the ring as Lashley battled back. Bobby booted Gable out of the ring and battled with Otis in the corner. Otis climbed to the top rope but Lashley got him up in the Electric Chair. Gable got into the ring and Lashley applied the Hurt Lock for the submission victory.
After the match, Theory attacked Lashley and beat him down. American Alpha joined in on the beatdown and Theory went for a selfie. Lashley booted him away and leveled Gable with a Spear. Bobby was about to hit Theory with a Spear but the United States Champion escaped out of the ring.
Becky Lynch Qualified For Money in the Bank
Becky Lynch, Xia Li, Doudrop, Nikki A.S.H., Shayna Baszler, and Tamina Snuka competed in a Last Chance qualifying match.
Becky Lynch eliminated Xia Li with the Man-Handle Slam early. Nikk rolled up Becky for a two count and Lynch countered into a Dis-Arm-Her for the submission elimination. Becky sent Shayna into the barricade with an Exploder Suplex.
Doudrop leveled her with a shoulder tackle and rolled Shayna into the ring. They all battled in the corner for and hit a Tower of Doom Spot. Doudrop Powerbombed Becky and Shayna as they delivered a Superplex to Tamina. Shayna got Doudrop in the Kirifuda Clutch but she escaped and hit a Splash. Doudrop then pinned Baszler for the elimination.
Tamina planted Becky with a Samoan Drop and climbed to the top rope. Tamina missed with the Splash as Becky rolled out of the ring. Doudrop hit Lynch with a Body Slam and battled with Tamina in the ring. Doudrop hit an Elbow Drop on Tamina for the pinfall elimination. Doudrop went for a Splash on Becky but she got out of the way. They battled to the top turnbuckle and Lynch hit the Man-Handle slam for pinfall elimination. Lynch has qualified for the women’s Money in the Bank.
