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Alexa Bliss kicked off RAW and introduced the upcoming Money in the Bank matches where 8 men and 8 women from both brands would be competing for the two briefcases.
She then announced the four men from RAW who would partake in the Money in the Bank match: Braun Strowman, Ricochet, Baron Corbin & Drew McIntyre.
The four men occupied a ring and started antagonizing each other before Strowman suggested a tag team match which was set to start after the commercials.
Braun Strowman & Ricochet vs. Baron Corbin & Drew McIntyre
Corbin and Strowman started things off with Strowman sending Corbin out before tagging in Ricochet who jumped onto Corbin, both inside and outside. A confused Corbin tagged McIntyre in. McIntyre slowed Ricochet down before tagging Corbin back in.
Corbin was in control and Ricochet missed his shots before getting taken out. Corbin tried to blindside Strowman but got chased around the ring, only for Strowman to eat a Claymore Kick on the outside.
In the ring, Corbin tagged himself in after Ricochet took a Claymore and went for the pin. Ricochet turned it around and Strowman hit a powerslam before Ricochet got the win with a Shooting Star Press.
Result: Braun Strowman & Ricochet def. Baron Corbin & Drew McIntyre
Match rating: B
The Usos vs. Gallows & Anderson
Anderson kicked off the match while the Usos took turns hitting moves on the returning Superstar. Gallows tagged in and took control of Jimmy in the ring and sent him into the turnbuckles and then outside. Gallows drove Jimmy into the barricades as we broke for commercials.
We retuned to see Anderson in control before tagging in Galoows again and Jimmy was still on the chopping block. Jimmy hit a spinning Enzugiri and tagged in Jey while Anderson was tagged in as well. Anderson took a few hits and delivered a spinebuster.The Usos hit double Superkicks and then landed a splash on Galoows for the win.
Result: The Usos def. Gallows & Anderson
Match rating: C
After the match, the Usos showed us a video they took of The Revival in the showers where Wilder was shaving Dawson's back. The Usos were laughing hysterically and yelling "Got 'em" in the ring when The Revival came out and tried to explain the situation. The two teams traded a few funny comebacks before they retreated backstage.
Miz TV with Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley came out to join The Miz for the latest episode of Miz TV. Lashley referred to himself in the third person and Miz picked up on the joke. Miz suggested that Lashley wasn't really living up to his potential in WWE and they started comparing achievements.
Lashley brought up WrestleMania and how Miz failed to avenge his father before Miz attacked Lashley and sent him out of the ring as the segment ended and the two Superstars got ready for a match.
Segment rating: C
The Miz vs. Bobby Lashley
Lashley started off strong and hit a vertical suplex on the Miz right off the bat. Miz hit the 'It' kicks in the corner and followed up with double knees in the corner. Shane McMahon made his entrance and Miz was distracted but managed to recover and fend off the attacks by both Lashley and then Shane.
Miz went to the 'It' kicks again and Shane was on the apron now and pointed at a picture of Miz's dad on the Titantron. Shane was distracted yet again and this time Lashley hit a Spear for the win.
Result: Bobby Lashley def. The Miz
Shane attacked Miz after the match and Lashley helped him out when Miz tried to fight back; were they teasing an aliiance?
Shane kept kicking Miz when he was literally down and caught him in a triangle lock before he passed out completely. Shane took the mic and mocked the Miz while he was unconscious and then walked out.
Match rating: D
The Viking Raiders vs. Lucha House Party
Lucha House Party attacked The Viking Raiders before the match began. The speed and agility of Kalisto was neutralized by Erik as he demolished the competition. The Viking Raiders put Kalisto and The Lucha House Party away without any effort before the rest of the house party attacked the Vikings but was put away as well.
Result: The Viking Raiders def. The Lucha House Party
Match rating: D
Alexa Bliss announces half of the Women's Money in the Bank lineup
Alexa Bliss was out to announce the Women's Money in the Bank competitor's from RAW. Natalya came out first followed by Dana Brooke and then Naomi.
The contestants started bickering before Alexa shut them up and announced the final RAW contestant: herself. Naomi asked for a little preview and challenged Alexa to a match but Bliss declined at first. Naomi kept mocking her and Alexa finally accepted the challenge.
Segment rating: C
Up next was a small segment from the Firefly Fun House where Bray Wyatt drew a burning house. We were introduced to Abbie the witch and the word of the day was Sociopath.
Alexa Bliss vs. Naomi
Alexa was struggling with her shoes as the match began and Naomi hit move after move while Bliss' shoelaces were undone. Alexa managed to win back control for a bit and locked in a submission move and Naomi struggled.
Alexa kept mocking Naomi as she had the match in control and sent Naomi outside before getting a second to tie her laces. Alexa's shoes came off a few seconds later and she was yelling at the official while Naomi took her down and hit her finisher on Alexa for the win.
Result: Naomi def. Alexa Bliss
Match rating: D
Becky Lynch was up next and was set to be interviewed by Charly Caruso in the the ring.
Becky Lynch addresses Lacey Evans
Becky Lynch came out and spoke about how Charlotte was hogging the title shots and said that the Man would take out her as well as Lacey Evans who she called a 'plank'. Becky called Evans out after snatching the mic away from Caruso and Evans made her entrance. Evans and Becky got into a brawl almost immediately and a large no of officials had to separate the two, twice, before the carnage stopped.
Segment rating: B
Ryder & Hawkins vs. The Revival
Hawkins and Wilder kicked us off and Ryder was tagged in early on and so was Dawson. Ryder was in trouble as Dawson went for a submission move to tire him out early on. Wilder came back in and they hit a double team on Ryder.
The crowd was chanting "Shave your backs" while also getting behind the champions. Ryder managed to get a sneaky finisher over the former champions and get the win
Result: Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins def. The Revival
Match rating: D
Backstage, the Miz challenged Shane McMahon to a Steel Cage match at Money in the Bank. We learned a little later that Shane accepted the challenge on Twitter.
Sami Zayn was out to address the WWE Universe and went on his usual rant about how they made WWE a toxic workplace by demanding more and more from the Superstars. He said he didn't owe the fans anything after the multiple injuries he has suffered and surgeries he has had to go through before walking out.
Samoa Joe vs. Rey Mysterio
Samoa Joe got on the mic and said Rey Mysterio's son was ashamed of his dad after Joe defeated him at WrestleMania before the match. Rey started off strong as the match began and hit a big dive on the outside, taking down Joe.
Mysterio hit a huge DDT and thne a 619 to the mid section of Joe. Joe blocked the second 619 but Rey got the pin on the US Champion with a nice rollup.
Result: Rey Mysterio def. Samoa Joe
Match rating: C
Seth Rollins and AJ Styles sign the Universal Title match contract
Michael Cole announced the two contestants who were set to face at Money in the Bank and Styles came out first. Rollins entered to a huge reaction from the crowd and Cole even announced him as the Beastslayer.
In the interview before the signing, AJ said that he was on RAW exclusively to win the Universal Title. He said he knew Seth for a long time and people had said to him that Rollins would be the new AJ Styles but added that he would never be.
Seth said that it was not his goal and that things were different here on RAW. AJ asked Seth how he was holding up after working so hard for as long as he has. He said Seth might burn it down but he will build it back up. AJ added that Seth didn't have much left but Styles was ready to go at any time.
AJ made his threat and signed the contract before Rollins said that he has beaten Lesnar while AJ wasn't able to. Seth said he will prove that he was the best when he beats him too. AJ took the title belt and handed it to Rollins after Rollins signed the contract and the two faced off before AJ attacked Rollins.
Rollins fought back and hit a suicide dive on AJ. Styles hit the Phenomenal Forearm and sent Rollins through the table, wiping him out.
Segment rating: B
Tonight's episode wasn't a bad one by any means but left a lot to be desired.
Episode Rating: B
