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MVP opened the show and Samoa Joe was on commentary again for tonight's RAW. MVP was hosting the VIP lounge and called out the three RAW contestants from the Money in the Bank match: Aleister Black, Rey Mysterio, and Apollo Crews. Before they could speak, Andrade's music hit, and Zelina Vega's faction appeared to tell them to give up their MITB spots to the three of them. Rey got on the mic and said that this called for a fight as the three Superstars attacked Andrade, Garza, and Theory.
Aleister Black, Rey Mysterio & Apollo Crews vs. Andrade, Angel Garza & AustinTheory
Garza and Black kicked off the match before Black took Angel down to the mat in no time and the two traded holds for a good five minutes. Crews and Theory were in next and Apollo tagged Mysterio in right away. Rey countered a double team and was soon facing the US Champ Andrade before Garza and Theory pulled their teammate out of the ropes during the 619.
We returned from commercials to see Black take a beating from Andrade and then Theory. Black was isolated in the opponent's corner as Andrade and his teammates kept him pinned down. Black managed to bait Theory into a rollup before tagging in Rey. Mysterio hit some big moves before getting a near fall on Andrade.
Garza tossed Rey outside before we headed for another break. Back to the match, Rey managed to hit an amazing DDT off a counter before tagging in Crews. Crews fought through his opponents before getting a near fall on Theory. Andrade was legal and got a near fall while the rest of both teams were caught in a brawl outside. Apollo reversed the Hammerlock DDT into a powerbomb and got the win!
Result: Aleister Black, Rey Mysterio & Apollo Crews def. Andrade, Angel Garza & AustinTheory
Match rating: A
We got a small video package showing the top 10 moments of Triple H's career.
Backstage, Vega and Andrade were quarreling and Andrade said that his teammates let him down. Crews, on the other hand, wanted to beat Andrade yet again. Andrade returned to face Apollo but got slapped in the face for his troubles. Vega was furious and granted Apollo a title match later tonight.
Asuka vs Shayna Baszler vs Nia Jax
Asuka was set to face Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler in the triple threat match. Baszler attacked Asuka before even starting the match; Asuka sent Shayna into the ladders on the stage before Nia dropped Asuka. Nia was able to take out Asuka and Shayna with the ladders and stood tall after the carnage.
Result: DNF
Bobby Lashley was backstage with Lana and told her to not be at ringside to distract him because she's "too beautiful".
Bobby Lashley vs. Enhancement Talent
Lashley was dominating the match from the start and hit a Powerful Vertical Suplex on his opponent, Denzel. Denzel got a strike in but only managed to managed to make Lashley angrier.
Bobby Lashley vs. Enhancement Talent (contd...)
Lashley threw Denzel down and picked up the win with a huge Spear.
Result: Bobby Lashley def. Enhancement Talent
Match rating: C
Liv Morgan vs. Ruby Riott
Riott and Morgan were countering each other well early on as they traded banter. Riott failed to get the pin with the Riott Kick and was getting visibly frustrated as the match went on. Riott was yelling at the ref before Morgan hit the Oblivion for the win.
Result: Liv Morgan def. Ruby Riott
After the match, Morgan told Byron that she was still trying to figure out who she is.
Match rating: B
Nia Jax was in a backstage interview and said that no one could do anything about her attack on Asuka and Shayna.
The Viking Raiders were on screen and said that The Street Profits are going to lose the titles to them.
Jinder Mahal vs. Akira Tozawa
We had a huge return tonight as the former WWE Champion, Jinder Mahal, made his return. Jinder started off strong and took Tozawa outside before tossing him into the apron and then the barricades. They returned to the ring as Jinder hit the Khallas for the easy win.
Result: Jinder Mahal def. Akira Tozawa
Match rating: B
Backstage, Garza was flirting with Charly after Andrade and Vega refused to comment on the upcoming match with Crews.
Andrade (c) vs. Apollo Crews - United States title match
Crews was dominating early on with Andrade caught in a submission move and Apollo was keeping Andrade grounded for the most part. Andrade was barely managing any offense as Crews hit a dropkick before but the champ managed to pull it together and and hit a dropkick of his own.
Andrade hit a clothesline on the outside before gaining control of the match. Crews dodged the double knees and hit the Olympic slam. Apollo hit the overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex and then the standing monsault for a near fall. Crews missed a top rope move and aggrevated a knee injury he had sustained during the match before the referee stopped the match due to the injury.
Result: DNF, Andrade retained the US title
Match rating: A
The Street Profits were backstage to reply to the Viking Raiders who called them 'second best'. Dawkins told them its 2020 and that they should "get on Spotify", before agreeing to a match with the Raiders next week.
We got a promo for the Becky Lynch 24 documentary.
Ricochet & Cedric Alexander vs. Chase Parker and Matt Martel
Parker and Martel had the upper hand early on before Ricochet reversed things for a moment to make the tag. Alexander was cleaning house and hit a double team move on Parker but Martel broke the pin. Ricochet was caught in a rollup before he hit a huge double team move, letting Cedric get the pinfall.
Results: Ricochet & Cedric Alexander def. Chase Parker and Matt Martel
MVP appeared on the titantron and proposed a rematch with Shane Thorne and Brendan Vink.
Match rating: B
Backstage, Apollo Crews was using crutches and weeping as he walked out of the lockers.
Jerry 'The King' Lawler was out for the WWE title match contract signing. Rollins came out first, in a suit. McIntyre was out as well and said that it might go badly and so Jerry should leave. McIntyre and Rollins were across each other as Drew signed the papers and Seth hesitated, saying he didn't want this. He went on a rant about saving WWE and the Universe in the process - "for the greater good".
Drew said his speech was enlightening and it was clear to him that Rollins was "full of sh*t". He pointed out that Seth's followers were gone and that he will not let Rollins win the title 'under any circumstances'. After a few harsh words, Rollins was infuriated and signed it before Drew smacked his head on the table.
Drew hit a Glasgow Kiss but Murphy attacked him at the last moment. Rollins hugged Murphy before Murphy caught a Claymore to the face.
Episode rating: A
Tonight we got a great episode with the return of Jinder, an amazing title match and an intriguing final segment.
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