RAW Results: The Miz's first challenger confirmed; Top Champion pinned

Sheamus vs. Jeff Hardy on RAW

Sheamus started strong on RAW and took Hardy down before hitting him with elbow strikes. Jeff managed to send him into the corner but Sheamus came back with a big boot to the face.

Hardy hit a big dive off the ring steps to the outside and sent Sheamus into the barricades before we headed for commercials. Back on RAW, Sheamus was in control again and hit the Irish Curse backbreaker.

Hardy hit the Twist of Fate before Sheamus blocked his finisher and hit the Brogue Kick for the win.

Result: Sheamus def. Jeff Hardy

Match rating: B

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Backstage on RAW, Charlotte was mad at Ric Flair for getting involved with Lacey and said that it was distracting her in the ring. Ric said that he was trying to support the women's division but Charlotte insisted that he go home.

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Lana & Naomi vs. Mandy Rose & Dana Brooke on RAW

Lana & Rose kicked off the match and Rose tried to isolate Lana in their corner. Lana managed to break free and tag in Naomi before hitting a combined finisher to pick up the quick win.

Result: Lana & Naomi def. Mandy Rose & Dana Brooke

Match rating: C