We start with the Raw results, winners, and grades.
The first episodes of Raw and SmackDown after a pay-per-view is always interesting. After a sensational Hell in a Cell pay-per-view, there will certainly be a few new feuds that will start to take shape. Bianca Belair might find out who her next challenger is.
Cody Rhodes makes his way to the ring
Cody Rhodes welcomed us to RAW. He said he has seen the messages on social media thanking him for his effort at Hell in a Cell but he does not necessarily agree with all that. He feels it is a privilege for him to do what he does. The 36-year-old said he is officially done with Seth Rollins. The American Nightmare said he is looking forward to winning the Money in the Bank contract and becoming the new WWE Universal Champion in the future.
However, it all depends on how quickly he can recover from injury. Seth Rollins’ music hit and the Visionary gingerly made his way to the ring. Rollins was feeling the pain from the Hell in a Cell. Rollins came to the ring and said that he still doesn’t like Cody. However, Rollins said he respects him after his performance last night. The former Shield member said that Dusty is surely proud of his son.
Rollins offered a handshake and Rhodes reluctantly obliged. Rollins hugged Rhodes and exited. As Rhodes made his way to the stage area, Rollins attacked him from behind with a sledgehammer. Rollins ripped off Rhodes’ shirt and stomped at his torn pec. Officials came out to stop Rollins who shoved the sledgehammer to the bruised pec of his arch-rival.
We went into a commercial break. After returning, Rhodes managed to struggle back to his feet all by himself. There was a stretcher to carry him backstage but Rhodes decided to not take the help of it. The former Intercontinental champion walked backstage all by himself as the fans applauded him. Dana Brooke was in the ring and she was also seen applauding Rhodes.
Dana Brooke versus Becky Lynch
Becky Lynch hit Brooke with a kick to the mid-section. The 24/7 Champion Akira Tozawa rushed to ringside with the 24/7 contingent chasing him.
Tozawa entered the ring and Brooke rolled him up to reclaim the 24/7 title. Lynch was furious as she said that nobody is winning a title in her match except her. The Man demanded Brooke to put the 24/7 Championship on the line while warning the challengers for the title not to enter the ring during the match.
Lynch delivered a couple of Bexploder suplexes before Asuka made her way to the ring. Big Time Becks delivered another Bexploder suplex. Asuka got up to the ring apron and Lynch swung a right but the Empress of Tomorrow evaded. Brooke took advantage of the distraction and rolled up Lynch for a two count. Brooke went for a Swanton Bomb but Lynch avoided disaster. The former RAW Women’s Champion went for a Manhandle Slam but Brooke countered into a cover. Brooke won the match thanks to an assist from Asuka who had held Lynch’s leg.
Winner – Dana Brooke
Grade – D
It was announced that John Cena would be returning to RAW for the June 27 episode to celebrate his 20 years in WWE.
The Miz and Maryse come out to the ring
The Miz welcomed Maryse with a lot of praises and kisses. The A-lister said he was excited about the Money in the Bank match. He mentioned that he won the Money in the Bank match and cashed it in successfully on a couple of occasions already. If he could do it a third time, it would be a record.
But Miz shifted his focus to the present. They were excited for the premiere party of season 3 of Miz and Mrs. Riddle came out to the ring. Riddle gave a shoutout to Randy Orton after getting into the ring. Miz told Riddle that the Viper’s career is over. The veteran predicted that Riddle will now get beaten up every week by The Bloodline.
Riddle said he was tired of the Tribal piece of trash and announced that he wants to beat him to become the new WWE Universal Champion. Coming to The Miz, Riddle said that Maryse drags her husband by his tiny balls. The crowd chanted “tiny balls” as The Miz was furious. Maryse said that her husband has average-size balls.
Miz was still upset. Maryse changed her statement and said that Miz has above-average balls. Miz was still upset so Maryse consoled him saying he has the most gigantic balls in the world. Riddle asked Miz to prove it. Maryse said that Miz will face Riddle “right here right now.” Miz said he was in a tuxedo so the match is not going to happen. Miz and Maryse were about to exit the ring when Tommaso Ciampa attacked Riddle from behind. Sensing that Riddle was hurt, Miz decided to have the match against the former NXT Tag Team Champion.
The Miz versus Riddle
Miz began the match strongly as Riddle was still recovering from the attack from Ciampa. Riddle got back in the match though as he delivered a DDT from the middle rope paying homage to Randy Orton. Miz was about to get laid out until Maryse helped him to exit the ring. Miz was up on the ring apron when Riddle stripped him into his underwear. Riddle delivered an RKO to win the match.
Winner – Riddle
Grade – C
The Street Profits versus The Usos – Championship contender’s match
Angelo Dawkins and Jimmy Uso got us underway. Dawkins hit Jey Uso and sent him outside the ring. The big man started strongly as he dominated Jimmy. The Undisputed Tag Champs regrouped outside the ring. After returning to the ring, Montez Ford and Jey were the legal men. Jey mustered some offense before the Street Profits used some double-team maneuvers and quick tags to rattle The Usos. The heels took another breather outside the ring after the onslaught from their opponents.
The veterans finally managed to get control of the match as they isolated Dawkins in their corner of the ring. The twins made some quick tags to wear down Dawkins. Jey hit Dawkins with a huge right hand. Jimmy got the tag and executed a hip attack. Dawkins was desperately looking for a tag but The Usos managed to keep him in their corner. Jimmy and Jey sent Dawkins into the steel steps outside the ring as we went into a commercial break.
The Street Profits got back into the match after we returned from the break. Dawkins delivered a Spinebuster while Ford followed up with a Frog Splash but it could only give them a near fall.
The Street Profits, in the end, managed to stun The Usos as Ford dumped Jey over the barricade and made it back to the ring while the champions were counted out. The Street Profits celebrated inside the ring and Riddle joined them. The Usos will now defend their titles against the Street Profits in the future.
Winner – The Street Profits
Grade – B+
Bobby Lashley makes his way to the ring
Lashley said that it didn’t have to end in this way between him and MVP. The Almighty said that the biggest mistake MVP made was stabbing him in the back. Lashley said now that MVP and Omos are in his rearview mirror, he is looking forward to the future.
Theory made his way to the ring and he was furious feeling that Lashley had stolen his spotlight. The youngster asked Lashley to leave his ring. Lashley demanded Theory to put the United States Championship on the line. Vince McMahon’s protege answered in the negative. Theory went for a selfie but Lashley kicked him on the backside to send him outside the ring.
Dominik Mysterio versus Veer Mahaan
Dominik Mysterio came out to the ring with his father. The former SmackDown Tag Team champions are looking for revenge against Mahaan who has taken them out on a few occasions already.
We saw a backstage promo from Mahaan while he was making his way to the ring. Mahaan called Dominik an “annoying fly” that he will snap and his father will look on from ringside.
Dominik used his speed to frustrate Mahaan. The youngster used a flurry of kicks to wear down the heel. Mahaan finally caught Dominik with a splash. The heel slammed Dominik’s head onto the ring apron. Mahaan sent Dominik crashing into his father. Rey was already in pain and Mahaan did not help his cause, delivering a big boot to take out the veteran.
Back in the ring, Dominik sidestepped the big man to send him into the middle turnbuckle. Dominik tried to build some momentum after once again sidestepping Mahaan who went shoulder-first into the ring post. Dominik hit a 619 and followed up with a Frog but Mahaan kicked out at 1. Mahaan nailed a Million Dollar Arm and was about to execute the Cervical Clutch when Rey entered and dropkicked his nemesis outside the ring. Rey delivered a 619 and made his exit with Dominik for company.
Winner – Veer Mahaan via Disqualification
Grade – C
The Judgement Day comes out to the ring to reveal their newest member
Damian Priest asked the WWE Universe to ride for The Judgement Day. Rhea Ripley said that control is an illusion. Their opponents at Hell in a Cell were in the illusion that they could beat The Judgement Day. The Nightmare said that they were already destined to win. Priest said that Ripley is now destined to become the RAW Women’s Champion once again. Edge said he was very proud of Priest and Ripley because they listened to him and improved immensely in a very short span of time. Edge said that there was someone else who was listening to him.
Finn Balor joins The Judgement Day
The veteran called out the newest member of The Judgement Day. It was none other than Finn Balor. The Prince came out to the ring. The Rated-R Superstar praised Finn Balor and asked him to explain why he decided to join The Judgement Day. Balor said that he was impressed by how Priest and Ripley have become better Superstars after joining the faction.
Edge is betrayed
Priest said that they were ready and it was time to shed the last bit of limitations holding them back. Priest looked towards Edge and said, “and that’s you”. The former United States Champion attacked Edge all of a sudden. The Archer of Infamy delivered a Choke Slam. Balor, Priest, and Ripley stomped at Edge and the first-ever Universal Champion delivered a Coup de Grace.
The Hall of Famer somehow got back to his feet and he was again attacked by the trio. Priest delivered a Razor’s Edge to his former leader on the announce table. Edge still kept on fighting but the trio brought him back to the ring. Ripley brought a couple of steel chairs to the ring. She dislodged a part of a chair and Balor used it to lock in the Glasgow Smile. Officials tried to make the save but Ripley kept them at bay by swinging a chair. Priest placed Edge’s head on a chair and smashed him with another.
Omos versus Cedric Alexander
Omos delivered a double-handed Chokeslam to end the match in a jiffy.
Winner – Omos
Grade – NA
As Omos and MVP were about to exit the ring, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode made their return. The Dirty Dawgs came to the stage area and we’re giving an interview. MVP came up to them and said they can’t disrespect them like this. Ziggler hit a Superkick to drop MVP. The returning duo made their exit after the strike.
Otis versus Ezekiel
Otis began to dominate the match using his strength from the get-go. Ezekiel tried to build some momentum but couldn’t get the big man off his foot despite hitting him with a couple of clotheslines and a dropkick. Eventually, Ezekiel got the pin on Otis with a cradle cover.
Winner – Otis
Grade – B
After the match, Ezekiel took the microphone and said that in his very short career, he had a great chance to win against Owens but he fell short. But he wanted a rematch against Owens next week on RAW.
KO came out to the ring and said he will give him a rematch only if he admits that he is Elias. Ezekiel admitted that he is Elias and KO agreed to give him his rematch. Ezekiel said that he lied. He wasn’t Elias. A furious KO tried to attack Ezekiel but the latter was ready. Ezekiel delivered a jumping knee to take out KO and exited the ring before the Alpha Academy could get him.
Alexa Bliss versus Doudrop versus Rhea Ripley versus Liv Morgan – Fatal-4 way to determine the No.1 contender for Bianca Belair’s RAW Women’s Championship
The winner of this match will face Bianca Belair at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view. Bianca Belair came to the ringside to watch this match from close quarters.
Doudrop and Ripley went after Bliss and Morgan respectively. The powerhouses managed to send Bliss and Morgan outside the ring. Doudrop and Ripley had a face off in the center of the ring. Both women brawled inside the ring until Morgan and Bliss pulled Doudrop to the outside. Morgan hit Ripley with a knee but the Australian star soon took out her former tag team partner.
Alexa Bliss and Rhea Ripley came face-to-face in the middle of the ring. The Judgement Day member used her power to keep Bliss at bay. Ripley stomped at Bliss and was in full control of the former multi-time Women’s Champion. Morgan came back to the ring and took out Ripley with a double-team move alongside Bliss. Outside the ring, Bliss and Morgan once again double-teamed to take out Ripley before Doudrop hit a senton on Morgan to stand tall as we went into a commercial break.
After returning, we saw Doudrop wearing down Bliss in the center of the ring. Doudrop hit a sit-down powerbomb to Morgan and went for the cover but Bliss broke the pin. Doudrop went up to the middle rope. Ripley joined her. Morgan and Bliss worked together to drop the two powerful women.
Bliss and Morgan brawled in the ring. Bliss hit a DDT and went for the Twisted Bliss but Morgan got his knees up. Doudrop nailed a Michinoku Driver on Morgan. Ripley came to the ring and delivered the Riptide to seal the victory.
Winner – Rhea Ripley
Grade – A
Overall show grade – B
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