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Roman Reigns opened Monday Night RAW and Shane McMahon came out before The Big Dog could get a word in.
They yelled at each other about who will beat who at Super Showdown and after bickering for a few minutes, Roman brought up the fact that he needs his 'friends' to win the matches. Drew McIntyre came out and while Roman was distracted, The Revival attacked Reigns from behind and The Usos came out soon after to help their cousin fight off the attackers. Drew joined the brawl and a Six-Man tag team match was sanctioned by Shane.
Roman Reigns & The Usos vs. Drew McIntyre & The Revival
The Usos started with a big superkick and hit dive on the outside. Dash Wilder tagged in to prevent Jey Uso from doing the same. Jimmy Uso went in and Roman Reigns checked on Jey. Jimmy dabbed before smacking Wilder in the face. He tried to attack Dawson on the rope but was taken out from behind. The Scottish Psychopath came in and ripped Jimmy's shirt as the crowd chanted "We want Roman".
Roman Reigns was finally tagged in. He ate a Glasgow Kiss but Jey Uso quickly tagged in. Reigns took out The Revival and McIntyre while Jey was getting prepared but was attacked from the apron by Shane McMahon. Reigns chased McMahon but ate a Claymore against the barricade. Jimmy Uso took a Shatter Machine to the outside while Jey Uso got a Claymore Kick and then was pinned by the heel team.
Result: Drew McIntyre & The Revival def. Roman Reigns & The Usos
Post-match, Reigns was hit with a Shatter Machine and Claymore kick before Shane and company stood over him in triumph.
Match rating: A
Up next was a special episode of Miz TV with Seth Rollins as the special guest for the night.
Miz TV with special guest Seth Rollins
The Miz came out and announced that he will be part of an upcoming 50 man Battle Royale. He introduced the Universal Champion and Seth Rollins came out to the ring. The Miz asked Seth about how Brock Lesnar's MITB cash-in was weighing on his mind. Rollins said that The Miz was assuming that Lesnar will show up and that Paul Heyman was telling the truth. Rollins said that if Lesnar did cash in, he would be relieved - but his focus was on Friday and Baron Corbin.
As the crowd chanted "Burn it down", a car was seen in the parking lot. Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar came out of the vehicle and Brock handed Heyman the briefcase as if he was ready to cash in. They seemed to be headed towards the entrance but went towards the lockers instead. Brock was inside Seth Rollins' head as we headed for a commercial break.
Segment rating: B
The Lucha 'Avengers' were out for a tag team match but Lars Sullivan came out to wreck the party. Kalisto fought back but he was steamrolled mid-springboard. Sullivan took out Dorado and deadlifted Metalik before eating a dropkick to the midsection. They all dropkicked Sullivan and sent him outside, making the monster even more mad.
The IIconics were bullying Nikki Cross backstage and Alexa defended her before they had a nice moment together, further solidifying their alliance.
Becky Lynch came out and was still mad about losing the SmackDown Women's title. She said she go to any length to get back at Lacey Evans. The Southern Belle came out to antagonize 'the Man'. Charlotte came out and joined them in the ring and all three women were in a heated argument.
Lacey went for a 'Women's Right' and Charlotte got ready for a one-on-one match with Evans which kicked off right after.
Charlotte vs. Lacey Evans
Charlotte sent Lacey outside as the match started and Becky just looked on from ringside. Lacey Evans was being stomped by The Queen but Evans turned the tables and hit her own version of the Bronco Buster, but it was not enough.
Flair fought back and was ready for the Figure-4 but Evans kicked her away. Evans got caught and the two collided in the middle of the ring with a crossbody.
Becky Lynch got involved and hits the 'Manhandle Slam' on Evans, but not before she threw Charlotte Flair outside the ring.
Result: Lacey Evans def. Charlotte Flair via DQ
Match rating: B
Rey Mysterio was out to relinquish the United States Champion and his arm was in a cast. Before he could make his announcement, Samoa Joe came out to ruin his big moment. Rey said that he wanted to set a good example, especially since his son was training to compete in the ring as well and relinquished the title to Joe but the new champion hit the Coquina Clutch on Rey as he was walking out.
Segment rating: B
Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley were getting ready for an arm wrestling match. Lashley tried to weasel out of it but Braun took him down after a couple of restarts. Lashley threw chalk dust at Braun's eyes and took him down with a powerslam, trying to get back at Braun after the loss.
Segment rating: C
Peyton Royce vs. Nikki Cross
Nikki Cross catches Peyton Royce with an elbow and throws her against the apron. She's all fired up and hits a running bulldog. But it's just two. Cross climbs up the turnbuckles and misses a crossbody
Alexa was drinking coffee ringside and Peyton knocked the cup out of her hands, spilling it all over the ringside. Kay made Alexa slip on the coffee and ruin her white jeans. Cross got the pin in the ring while Alexa was livid. She dropkicked Kay from behind and hit a DDT on Kay out of sheer anger before it was over.
Result: Nikki Cross def. Peyton Royce
Match rating: B
Seth Rollins was out yet again and was talking when Brock's music hit for just a second, catching Rollins off-guard. Baron Corbin came out and was caught in a yelling match with the champ. Rollins was not having it and they brawled while Rollins had the upper hand. Brock's music hit again and Seth was ready for him but Baron hit the End of Days from behind.
Brock finally came out with a steel chair and hit a low blow on Rollins before smashing him with the steel. Rollins took an F5 on the outside and a couple of German Suplexes before Heyman pleaded him to cash in but Brock said to him, 'Friday', before attacking Rollins once again with the briefcase.
Rollins had to be carried out on a stretcher and a group of officials and Becky Lynch wheeled him backstage and then into an ambulance.
Segment rating: A
Bray Wyatt was back to talk about exercise. He did a little song and dance with a character that resembled Vince McMahon but with devil horns.
Triple H was out next and Randy Orton came out soon after. Hunter said he won't cut a meaningless promo to set up their match at Super Showdown before cutting a meaningless promo about how big his 'balls' were, setting up the match for Friday.
Segment rating: C
Cesaro vs. Ricochet
Ricochet sent Cesaro outside before climbing the barricade and nearly lost his footing but managed to splash on Cesaro. Ricochet did some insane flips and got an early rollup, getting the win.
Cesaro hit the victor after the match and pulled out a table from under the ring but R-Truth was attached to it. A huge brawl broke out as Superstars rushed the ring and Carmella took out Drake Maverick before the stars gave chase to the 24/7 Champion yet again.
Result: Cesaro def. Ricochet
Match rating: B
The Undertaker was back and hyped his match with Goldberg on Friday. 'Taker said he better be on his A-game or else the match will be Goldberberg's last match ever. He threatened to take his challenger to the Gates of Hell before saying: "Goldberg, You're next!"
Segment Rating: A
Episode Rating: B
A decent episode but a lot of the matches were rushed to make way for Superstar promos.
