WWE RAW aired live from Wilkes-Barre, PA tonight. Seth Rollins defended the United States Championship in an Open Challenge, Mia Yim returned, and Austin Theory cashed in his Money in the Bank contract.
RAW Results (11/7)
- The Bloodline def. New Day & Matt Riddle
- Baron Corbin def. Cedric Alexander
- Otis def. Elias
- Austin Theory def. Shelton Benjamin
- The Miz def. Johnny Gargano
- Nikki Cross def. Dana Brooke to become the new 24/7 Champion
- Seth Rollins def. Austin Theory to retain the US Title
Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:
New Day Confronted The Usos
Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos kicked off the week’s RAW and made their way to the ring with Solo Sikoa. The Usos will defend the titles against New Day this Friday on WWE SmackDown.
The crowd chanted for Sami Zayn as Jey said “The Bloodline is now in your city”. Jimmy boasted about Roman beating Logan Paul and The Usos retaining over The Brawling Brutes at WWE Crown Jewel this past Saturday.
Jey noted that New Day are the longest-reigning WWE Tag Team Champions ever but that won’t be the case after their match on SmackDown this year Friday. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods interrupted and congratulated The Usos on their win over Butch & Ridge Holland at Crown Jewel.
New Day hyped the match for SmackDown and vowed to win the match this Friday to protect their record as 483 days as champions. The crowd chanted “Kofi!” as The Usos stated that they are record breakers and congratulated them on being 2nd best.
New Day reminded The Usos they still hold the record and they are still chasing them. Woods added that The Usos built their legacies off their family while New Day built their legacy off their own backs. Jimmy and Jey boasted about destroying Xavier’s King of the Ring crown
Matt Riddle interrupted and came to the ring on his scooter with bongo drums. Riddle wanted a 6-man tag team match and it was made official as RAW went to a break.
The Bloodline def. New Day & Matt Riddle
New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) teamed up with Matt Riddle to face The Usos (Jimmy & Jey) and Solo Sikoa of The Bloodline in a 6-man tag team match tonight. Riddle and New Day took turns stomping the hell out of Jimmy Uso to start off the action.
Riddle tagged in and battled with Jey in the ring. Uso connected with an Enziguri and went for a punch but Riddle ducked and sent Jey out of the ring. Riddle set up for a springboard move but Solo caught him with a jab to the face and Matt fell to the floor as RAW went to a commercial break.
When RAW returned, Kingston and Solo Sikoa were in the ring. Kofi hit the Boom Drop and fired up the crowd. Jey hopped on the apron but Kofi booted him in the face. Kingston went for Trouble in Paradise but Sikoa blocked it. Solo launched Kofi off the ring apron and bounced his face off the announce table as RAW went to another commercial.
Back from the break, Jimmy hit Kofi with a Backbreaker and Jey followed it up with an Elbow Drop for a near fall. Riddle tagged in and delivered a knee to Jimmy’s face. Riddle hit an Exploder Suplex on Jimmy and then hit one on Jey as well. Matt followed it up with a couple of Brotons and a running kick to Jey’s face.
Riddle hit a Moonsault onto Solo Sikoa but Jimmy leveled him with a Suicide Dive. Jimmy rolled Matt back into the ring but Riddle caught him with a DDT. Sikoa tagged in but Riddle didn’t see it. Riddle hit Jimmy with an RKO but Sikoa caught Matt with the Spinning Solo for the pinfall victory.
Baron Corbin def. Cedric Alexander
JBL introduced Baron Corbin before his match against Cedric Alexander. JBL then joined commentary but he wasn’t there for long. Alexander got in a couple moves of offense but Corbin caught him with the End of Days for the pinfall victory.
Mia Yim Returned to WWE
United States Champion Seth Rollins issued an Open Challenge for the title tonight on RAW. Judgment Day made its way to the ring and circled Rollins. Finn Balor entered the ring and stood across from Rollins. Finn said he has a bone to pick with Rollins and noted that Seth cost him gold a couple of years back. Balor said that he will cost Seth gold tonight but was interrupted.
The OC’s music hit and they showed up on the entrance ramp. Gallows, Anderson, and AJ Styles posed for the crowd before heading to the ring. Seth exited the ring and apparently there won’t be an Open Challenge. AJ Styles said they found someone to go against Rhea Ripley and Mia Yim made her return. Mia attacked Ripley with a kendo stick as Gallows tackled Damian Priest over the barricade.
AJ and Balor were then left in the ring and stared at each other. Balor and Styles traded punches but Finn retreated out of the ring. Dominik went for a Hurricanrana but AJ caught him. The Phenomenal One planted Dominik with a Styles Clash. The OC and Mia Yim posed in the ring as Judgment Day retreated.
Seth Rollins was interviewed backstage by Cathy Kelley and said he will have the Open Challenge again later tonight.
Otis Dominated Elias
Otis battled Elias in a singles match tonight on RAW. Chad Gable of Alpha Academy accompanied Otis to the ring. Elias went for a Body Slam but couldn’t lift Otis and the big man sent him to the corner. Gable provided a distraction and Otis planted Elias with a Powerslam for the pinfall victory.
Bianca Belair, Asuka, and Alexa Bliss want to Battle Damage CTRL in a WarGames match
RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair, Asuka, and Alexa Bliss called out Damage CTRL tonight on RAW. Kai and SKY boasted about winning the titles at Crown Jewel before they hopped on the ring apron. Bliss noted that Nikki Cross interfered in the match and that is the only reason Damage CTRL won. Asuka and IYO started yelling at each other until the Empress yelled “WarGames!”.
The two squads brawled and Damage CTRL retreated. Belair said this isn’t a fight anymore, this is war and it is ending at WarGames. Nikki Cross attacked Bianca from behind and Damage CTRL capitalized. Bayley hit the Rose Plant on Bianca as Nikki Cross attacked Asuka.
Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley had a brief stare down backstage during tonight’s show as well.
Austin Theory Picked Up A Win
Money in the Bank winner Austin Theory battled Shelton Benjamin tonight in a singles match. Shelton controlled the action early and got Theory in an Ankle Lock in the middle of the ring. Austin escaped but Shelton connected with a German Suplex for a near fall.
Theory climbed to the top turnbuckle but Benjamin joined him up there. Austin shoved him to the mat and then hit the A-Town Down for the pinfall victory. Theory took some selfies with the Money in the Bank briefcase after the match.
The Miz def. Johnny Gargano, Dexter Lumis Attacked
The Miz squared off against Johnny Gargano on this week’s edition of RAW. Last week, Johnny claimed that The Miz hired Dexter Lumis to be his celebrity stalker.
The Miz cut a promo before the match and claimed that Johnny’s accusations are false and a blatant smear job. Miz said that his own father believes Gargano and the only silver lining is that he has been meeting with producers in Hollywood to tell his true story.
Johnny brought a whistle and blew it on him self. Gargano said the public didn’t shame The Miz enough so he realized he needed stronger evidence against him. Gargano claimed that the “Hollywood producer” that Miz had dinner with was a private investigator wearing a camera.
Gargano rolled footage of The Miz admitting that everything Johnny Gargano is saying is true. Johnny fast-forwarded and Miz added that everything went perfectly until he stopped paying Dexter Lumis for being too crazy.
The Miz and Johnny Gargano battled to begin the final hour of the show. Gargano hit a Dropkick and knocked Miz out of the ring. Johnny followed it up with a Cannonball and high-fived some fans.
Back in the ring, Gargano hit another Dropkick and taunted Miz in the ring. Johnny booted Miz’s hand but Miz responded with a kick to the face. Miz controlled the next few minutes of the match before Johnny battled back as the crowd got behind him.
Miz hit a Clothesline and climbed to the top turnbuckle. Gargano countered with an Atomic Drop and then a kick to the head. Johnny hit a Neckbreaker and went for the cover but Miz kicked out at two. Johnny went for the Gargano Escape but Miz got out of it. Gargano hit a Superkick and Miz fell to the floor. The Miz launched Gargano over the barricade as RAW went to a commercial break.
When RAW returned, Gargano hit the Slingshot Spear but Miz kicked out at two. Miz chopped Gargano in the throat and followed it up with a DDT for a near fall. Gargano hit an Enziguri and a flurry of strikes while Miz was against the ropes. Johnny went for another Spear but Miz countered into Double Knees for a two count.
The Miz motioned that he has big balls and almost lost the match via a roll-up. Johnny hit another Superkick but Miz kicked out at two. Gargano sent Miz out of the ring and leveled him with a Suicide Dive. Miz slammed Gargano on top of the announce table and rolled him back into the ring.
Gargano hit a Dropkick to knock The Miz to the outside. Dexter Lumis dragged Miz under the ring and he emerged with a weapon. He told the referee to check under the ring and bashed Gargano over the head with it while the ref was distracted. The Miz then covered Gargano for the win. After the match, Dexter attacked The Miz from behind and was chased away by security.
Nikki Cross Captured the 24/7 Championship & Threw it in the Trash Backstage
Dana Brooke defended the 24/7 Championship match tonight against Nikki Cross. Damage CTRL gave Nikki a pep talk before the bout and Bayley joined commentary for the match. Cross attacked Dana right away and beat her down in the corner of the ring.
Cross applied a headlock but Dana escaped. Brooke hit an elbow to the face and followed it up with a flurry of strikes in the corner. Nikki battled back and unloaded some strikes before bouncing Brooke’s head off the canvas several times. Cross followed it up with a Neckbreaker for the pinfall victory. Nikki Cross is the 24/7 Champion.
Bobby Lashley Cost Austin Theory His MITB Cash In
Seth Rollins made his way to the ring again at the end of tonight’s episode of RAW. Rollins noted that this month marks ten years that he has been in WWE. The crowd responded by singing his theme and chanting “thank you Seth!”.
Rollins said it had been far too long since he held a title in the company before he beat Bobby Lashley a few weeks back. Seth claimed that the United States Championship is the title to have in the company.
Mustafa Ali was about to answer the challenge backstage but got attacked from behind. It was revealed to be Bobby Lashley and he accepted the Open Challenge as RAW went to a break.
When RAW returned, Bobby Lashley made his way to the ring and attacked Seth before the match even started. Seth rolled out of the ring and Lashley went for a Spear. Rollins countered with a Superkick and sent the All Mighty into the steel steps. Seth went for a Pedigree but Bobby countered with a Back Body Drop.
WWE security rushed the ring but Bobby hit Seth with a Flatliner and continued the beatdown. Lashley then slammed Seth Rollins through the announce table and posed for the crowd as they booed.
Money in the Bank winner Austin Theory made his way to the ring and it was announced that he was cashing in. The bell rang and Theory hit a punch for a two count. Theory hit a Pedigree but Seth kicked out. Theory went for a Dropkick but Rollins countered into a Powerbomb. Theory hit A-Town Down but Lashley dragged the referee out of the ring. Lashley dragged Theory out of the ring and beat him down. Bobby bashed Theory into the ring post a couple of times.
Theory beat the count back into the ring but Rollins hit him with the Stomp for the pinfall victory. Seth Rollins is still the United States Champion and Theory joins the short list of superstars with failed MITB cash-ins. Theory won the match at the premium live event as a surprise entrant.
