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We got a recap of Drew McIntyre's title win at WrestleMania from last week before RAW kicked off with McIntyre in the ring. He gave us a recap of what happened later that night too which we saw last week on RAW. As he was thanking the fans for all the support, US champ Andrade and manager Vega came out.
Drew recalled how Andrade injured him after the during their last match where they were competing for the NXT title. He promised to pay Andrade back in Champ vs. Champ match later in the night.
Asuka vs. Ruby Riott - Money in the Bank qualifier
Asuka was playing mind games early but Ruby took control of the match early on. Asuka managed to turn things around and lock in a submission move before kicking her into the corner.
Asuka got a near fall after a knee to the head and continued the onslaught on Riott and sent her outside. Riott came back and was almost able to roll Asuka up for a pin. Asuka instead locked in the armbar but Ruby reversed it.
Asuka locked in the Ankle Lock but caught the Riott Kick. She hit the German Suplex on Ruby followed by the Shining Wizard for another near-fall. Ruby Riott hit a Flatliner but Asuka kicked out and reversed it into the Asuka look for the win.
Result: Asuka def. Ruby Riott and will join the Money in the Bank ladder match
Match rating: A
Backstage, MVP was in the VIP lounge and gave us details on three upcoming men's MITB qualifier matches set for next week. It would be him vs. Apollo Crews, Mysterio vs. Murphy and Black vs. Theory next week.
Aleister Black vs. Oney Lorcan
Lorcan had the advantage early on with a huge uppercut. Black came back with a Springboard Moonsault and then knocked Lorcan out of the ring.
Aleister Black vs. Oney Lorcan (contd...)
Back in the ring, Black hit Lorcan with a shoulder and then locked in the kneebar but Lorcan got to the bottom rope. Aleister then locked in the Armbar and things were not looking good for Lorcan.
Black continued to beat up Lorcan before Lorcan chopped him down but Aleister got angry and hit him with the Big Boot. He then picked him up for the Black Mass and that was it.
Result: Aleister Black def. Oney Lorcan
Match rating: B
Becky Lynch was out and said that she got into Shayna's head. She said that she knew someone who was born to bully everyone would never beat her. She added that she was ready to challenge anyone who won the MITB match and that she would be waiting.
Andrade and Vega were backstage and they made fun of Charly for asking dumb questions before Vega assured us that no one was beating Andrade tonight. They said that after Andrade was done with Drew, he wouldn't be able to hold the title up even.
Shayna Baszler vs. Sarah Logan - Money in the Bank qualifier
Shayna took a shot to the back from Logan before hitting Logan with some big blows and an elbow. She hit Logan multiple times with the Ground and Pound before stomping on Logan's elbow over and over until the referee had to call it off.
Logan was badly hurt and officials rushed the ring to help her as Shayna walked off, grinning with satisfaction.
Result: Shayna Baszler def. Sarah Logan and will join the Money in the Bank ladder match
Match rating: C
Austin Theory vs. Akira Tozawa
Theory had been able to control the match for the most part as he dismantled Tozawa. Tozawa got some offense in as he dumped Theory outside and hit the Senton. He hit a kick in the ring and then the Missile Dropkick. Tozawa came back and hit the Octopus but Theory reversed into the ATL and got the win.
Result: Austin Theory def. Akira Tozawa
Garza, Andrade, and Theory celebrated the win together before taking out Tozawa before leaving the ring.
Match rating: C
Rey Mysterio was backstage and was confident that he was walking away as Mr. Money in the Bank this year.
Seth Rollins was backstage and had still not given up on being the Messiah.
Angel Garza vs. Tehuti Miles (Enhancement Talent)
Garza dominated from the get-go and hit a huge dropkick in the air while his opponent was going for a leaping maneuver. He set Miles up on the ropes upside down and hit another huge kick. Garza finished off with the Wingclipper and got the easy win.
Result: Angel Garza def. Tehuti Miles
Andrade and Theory came out to celebrate and Andrade set up Miles for a Hammerlock/Snakeeyes DDT using the ropes in the corner.
Match rating: C
Backstage, Asuka and Sane laughed at the question of if Kairi was confident about beating Nia Jax tonight.
Still backstage, McIntyre said that he was reminded of Andrade every time he saw his scar from the NXT title match. He said that this time it was Andrade who would need a break to recover after the match.
Nia Jax vs. Kairi Sane - Money in the Bank qualifier
It was clear that Kairi had little advantage here as Nia knocked her about and nearly took her head off with clotheslines. Nia was toying with her prey, tossing her aside before hitting the Annihilator for an easy win.
Result: Nia Jax def. Kairi Sane and will join the Money in the Bank ladder match
Match rating: B
Charlotte was in the ring and said that she knew that Rhea Ripley lacked humility. She said that there will always be someone who is better and that she will teach NXT humility; the next person she will be teaching is Io Shirai.
Bobby Lashley vs. No Way Jose
Lana was ringside and Bobby told her to be quiet so he could concentrate on the match. Lashley went back in and caught a punch from Jose.
He stopped him and hit a Suplex. Lana again distracted Lashley while Jose rolled him up for a near-fall. Lashley hit a Spinebuster and then the spear for the win.
Result: Bobby Lashley def. No Way Jose
Match rating: B-
Seth Rollins was still backstage and said he would stomp away all doubt tonight, clearly plotting something nefarious.
The Viking Raiders vs. Ricochet & Cedric Alexander
Ricochet and Erik started the match and Cedric was taken down on the apron as the Vikings tried to isolate Ricochet. Ricochet hit a Moonsault in the ring after Cedric came back and wiped out Erik outside.
Ivar was being cornered by the high flyers and Cedric tried to tag Ricochet in with his foot. Erik was back in and Ricochet got a near fall before tagging in Cedric. The Vikings threw them outside and Ivar hit a dive on the two.
Cedric fights out of a pin but was hit with a Double team suplex. Ricochet jumped in out of nowhere to break it up but a spin kick took him out. Alexander was taken out with the Viking Experience and that was it. The former champs picked up the win.
Result: The Viking Raiders def. Ricochet & Cedric Alexander
Match rating: A
The Street Profits were back and introduced us to Bianca Belair who was now officially on RAW. The profits said they liked all Vikings before Bianca told them to stop with the games and 'get that smoke'.
Drew McIntyre vs. Andrade
Vega taunted Drew before the match began and the champ shrugged off all offense early on. Drew began his onslaught outside as Garza distracted him, letting Andrade get the upper hand.
Drew was caught in an armbar using the ropes and managed to get out of it. McIntyre hit some big boots before being interrupted by Austin who he quickly took out. Andrade missed the Hammerlock off a distraction and took an Alabama Slam. Drew hit the Claymore and got the win.
Result: Drew McIntyre def. Andrade
After the match Seth Rollins' music hit and Rollins came out of nowhere to hit a Superkick, taking out Drew. Rollins hit a stomp and stared at the WWE title before hitting another stomp.
Match rating: A
Episode rating: A
Tonight's show delivered some good matches as Zelina Vega and co prove that they could be a faction to watch out in the coming months.
