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The show kicked off with Kurt Angle and RAW Constable Baron Corbin and just as Angle was about to announce something big related to Lesnar's next title defence when Roman Reigns' music hit. Reigns told Angle not to mind his presence and that he wanted to hear the announcement face to face.
Just as Kurt was about to speak, Bobby Lashley made his entrance and said he deserves to hear the announcement personally as much as Roman. He told Roman to move on after not being to defeat Lesnar; Roman called him a quitter for leaving WWE for MMA. Lashley said he will take out anyone his way, including the Big Dog.
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Angle announces that upon Brock's request, the multi-person match at Extreme Rules has been cancelled. Roman and Bobby decide to face each other at Extreme Rules and Angle granted them the request. The Revival came out to antagonize the two bigger Superstars and Angle booked a tag team match between the four to start off RAW.
#1 The Revival vs. Roman Reigns & Bobby Lashley
Roman Reigns and Bobby Lashley managed to keep the pressure on, though the Revival got in a few hits early on in the match. Reigns delivered a big Samoan drop on Wilder and he looked to be in pain as both men went down. Reigns made the tag and Lashley took out the other team with ease.
Lashley was about to deliver a spear to Dash Wilder as a recap of last week and Roman tagged himself in before Lashley could do anything to stop him. Reigns hit a Superman punch on Wilder and Lashley went for a tag in but Roman denied him.
Reigns and Lashley were settling the dispute when Dawson came from behind and caught Roman off guard. Reigns composed himself and went for a Superman punch on Wilder but Dash caught him in a roll-up before Roman could realize what was happening. Wilder got the three count and The Revival took the victory with a huge upset.
The Revival def. Roman Reigns & Bobby Lashley
#2 Woken Matt Hardy vs. Curtis Axel
Matt Hardy was on the mic before the match and said imitation is the highest form of flattery and The B Team had done well. The B Team appeared on the Titantron yet again, dressed as The Woken Warriors, Bray and Matt. They mocked the champions for a bit before they had to leave due to the smoke on the set making them cough.
Matt unloaded on Curtis as soon as the bell rang and delivered what looked like a botched DDT from the top rope but it ended up being a crossbody from Axel. Curtis got the three count leaving a confused Matt Hardy in the ring. The Woken Warriors congratulated The B Team and Axel for the hasty victory and seemed to be no less enthusiastic about facing the two at Extreme Rules.
Backstage, Bayley was welcoming back Alicia Fox after her long absence when Kurt Angle announced that she will be teaming up with Sasha again after last weeks fallout and Bayley wasn't happy.
The Authors were facing some brand new developmental talents the Hispanic brother Rex and Rich Gibson. Akom and Rezar ploughed through Rex and Rich Gibson and sent them both flying out of the ring. The Authors hit a huge cannonball in the corner and then finished up with their signature move to grab a quick victory over the Gibson Brothers.
After the match, The Authors of Pain were still beating the crap out of the Gibson Brothers and Titus Worldwide came out to make the save. The Authors backed off and left the ring while the Worldwide crew helped out the brothers.
The Authors of Pain def. The Gibson Brothers
Finn Balor was asking Corbin and Angle about the cancellation of the multi-man match at Extreme Rules when Braun Strowman walked in with his Money in the Bank briefcase. He tells Angle he feels bad about treating Kevin Owens badly for the last few weeks and especially for turning on him when he wanted to be friends.
Strowman asked Angle to pair him up with Owens and when Angle asked about the opponents, Braun pointed to Finn and Corbin before walking out.
#4 Alexa Bliss vs. Natalya
We returned from commercials to see Alexa in a submission move from Natalya. She went for the Sharpshooter but Alexa got out. Bliss had Natalya in a hold and Natalya pulled off a Michinoku driver.
Alexa kicked out of the following pin. Natalya hit two clotheslines and a leg sweep but a distraction from Mickie caused Alexa to roll up Nattie but it was only a near fall. Alexa was in control when Nia Jax taunted Fox from ringside to distract her and Nattie took the opportunity to lock in the Sharpshooter to Alexa. Bliss tried to resist but tapped out in the end.
Natalya def. Alexa Bliss
Backstage, Seth Rollins told us during an interview that last week Dolph's title victory was a fluke and that Dolph will face a completely different Rollins tonight. He assured us that he will get the title back from Dolph and even McIntyre won't be able to stop him.
#5 Riott Squad vs. Sasha Banks, Bayley & Ember Moon
Logan and Bayley kicked off the segment and Ember was tagged in immediately followed by Sasha. Banks hit a Meteora on Logan before she made the tag. Ember was fighting Morgan in the ring when Ruby and Logan attacked from either side but were taken down by Sasha and Bailey with synchronized dropkicks.
Ruby took out Bayley who was ringside and hit Sasha but when Sasha tried to get into the ring, the referee stopped her. Logan and Morgan used the opportunity to wail on Moon but Ember managed to make the tag to The Boss. The whole match ended up outside the ring and Riott caught Sasha in a surprise roll-up after a distraction and got the three count.
Bayley realized that they had taken the loss and attacked Sasha who was still down. Bayley went on thrashing on her former best friend and even sent her crashing into the steel steps. We may see Bayley's character take a darker path if tonight's outburst was any indication.
Result: Riott Squad def. Sasha Banks, Bayley & Ember Moon
Mojo Rawley denies No Way Jose
No Way Jose demanded a rematch from Mojo Rawley and was struck down, literally, after Mojo ridiculed the conga line and especially Todd, who he said, was 'dressed like a cheeseburger.
Backstage, Kurt Angle gave Bayley the ultimatum that if she didn't go for mandatory counselling after the violent outburst, she would be fired. Bayley was unwilling but eventually decided she didn't have a choice in the matter.
#6 Braun Strowman & Kevin Owens vs. Finn Balor & Baron Corbin
Finn Balor and Kevin Owens were about to start but Baron tagged himself in before the match even began. KO was in control and went up top but was met with a right hand from Corbin. Finn was tagged in for the double-team but Corbin tagged himself in again right after. KO managed to tag in Braun and Corbin faced him in the ring.
Braun knocked Corbin around and then ordered KO to get in there, which he did. Corbin tagged in Balor and KO had him in a chin lock. Strowman and Owens hit Corbin with a huge double team move. KO took a page out of Braun's book and wet to steamroll his opponents on the outside and Corbin caught him in a lariat.
Braun ran after Owens but knocked into the ring post head first and went down. Finn had KO in his sights in the ring but Corbin tagged himself in at the last second. Balor was very annoyed and attacked Corbin and the two started fighting each other on the outside. The fight escalated to the ramp and KO and Braun won by count-out. KO wanted to shake Braun's hand after the victory but retreated after he got menacing looks from the Monster Amongst Men. KO ran away backstage and Braun chased after him as we cut for commercials.
Braun Strowman & Kevin Owens vs. Finn Balor & Baron Corbin
Owens was terrified and he walked out of the arena with his gear and was looking for his car but the valet pointed at Braun Strowman who had the keys. Braun said he hoped Owens had good insurance and revealed that he had flipped his car over in the parking lot.
#7 Dolph Ziggler (c) vs. Seth Rollins - Intercontinental Championship match
Dolph fled the ring early on but returned and gained some momentum before he was caught in a flurry of right hands and then an armbar. Ziggler attacked Rollins' midsection and delivered an elbow drop. Dolph caught Rollins in a headlock but Rollins got out of it. Seth hit a hip toss and a huge dropkick and took down Ziggler who escaped again. McIntyre interfered as Seth went outside as we broke for commercials.
During the commercials, Drew McIntyre helped Dolph get back control of the match and he went for a chin lock on Rollins as we returned. Ziggler was sent crashing into the corner and Rollins took the moment to catch a breather. Rollins went for the finisher but Dolph sent him over the top rope and onto the floor outside. Rollins went for a suplex but Ziggler reversed it into a sleeper hold.
Both competitors hit crossbody's at the same time and knocked each other out. Rollins hit a sling blade and sent Dolph outside. Seth went for the suicide dive but McIntyre knocked him from behind. Dolph returned and tried to take out Seth but McIntyre was sent backstage by the official. Rollins hit Ziggler with a step up Enzugiri while he was busy arguing with the referee and followed up with a suicide dive but it resulted in only a two count.
Rollins was hit by DDT on the apron by Dolph and barely managed to beat the ten count but returned to the ring. Rollins caught Ziggler's leg and delivered a huge buckle bomb and then a superkick but yet again it was a near fall. Rollins hit a frog splash but even then couldn't get the three count. Rollins missed the stomp and Ziggler missed the Zigzag but managed to deliver it after a second try.
Rollins blocked a Superplex and delivered one of his own followed by a Falcon Arrow. Just when Rollins was about to get the pinfall, McIntyre took out the official and started bashing his fists into Seth's head. Dolph and Drew were about to deliver the ZigZag Claymore but Roman Reigns came to the rescue and fought Ziggler and McIntyre back. Ziggler retained the title after losing the match via DQ.
Result: Seth Rollins def. Dolph Ziggler via DQ
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