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Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre, and RAW's GM-Elect, Baron Corbin were in the ring as RAW kicked off. They mentioned that they were thankful for the beating that Strowman got at their hands last week. Strowman appeared on the Titantron and he was in the hospital awaiting surgery for a shattered elbow. He promised that once he is back to full health, he would destroy the three.
Corbin said that it was unlikely that Braun would be able to face him at TLC and mentioned being the permanent GM of RAW as the light went out for Elias' entrance. Elias had a match with Lashley and had written him a song.
Elias vs. Bobby Lashley
Elias landed a few chops early on before Lashley took control and went for an early pin but it was only a 2 count. Elias landed a kick, sending Lashley outside and then hit a baseball slide. Lashley recovered and threw Elias into the ropes.
Elias hit a dropkick and more chops before Lashley threw him outside. Mcintyre almost got involved before Lashley sent Elias into the ring post. Elias hit a knee to the head and a flying elbow but Rush dragged the referee out of the ring before the three count.
The official was about to call the match in Elias' favour due to the distraction but Corbin announced that the match was now a No DQ bout. Elias attacked McIntyre and Corbin on the outside before trying to break his guitar on Lashley's head.
Corbin got a steel chair and hit Elias with it. Outside, Elias was hit with a Claymore before McIntyre sent him through the steel steps. Lashley steamrolled through Elias, mocking Braun in the process and speared him for the win.
Result: Elias def. Bobby Lashley
Dean Ambrose was back and was getting a checkup and said that the audience were all vermins and mentioned a whole lot of diseases including Ebola that he could get from the crowd. He got a shot from the doctor to vaccinate himself while saying that he will put Rollins out of his misery.
Lucha House Party vs. The Revival - Lucha House Rules
Gran Metalik and Dash Wilder kicked off the match and the luchadors almost got an early pinfall. Dawson was in and hit a few big moves before Kalisto and Dawson were the legal men. The luchadors went for quick finishers including a senton and got the quick victory with the odds in their favour while Dawson was stuck in the corner unable to save his partner from the pin.
Result: Lucha House Party def. The Revival
Rousey gets ambushed
Nia Jax was out with Tamina after the match and said that she was thankful for breaking Becky Lynch's face. She then made fun of Rousey while listing her own accomplishments. Rousey interrupted the speech and made her entrance. Rousey trashed on Nia for a bit before challenging her to match.
Nia made some silly excuse while Rousey got ready for an attack. Natalya came out to help Rousey but was ambushed by the Riott Squad before she could reach the ring. Rousey retreated with her injured friend and Nia and Tamina were still in the ring as the segment ended.
AOP (c) vs. Bobby Roode & Chad Gable - RAW Tag Team Championship match
Akam and Roode kicked off the match while Drake Maverick had Roode's $10k Robe in his possession. Gable came in with a top rope move and Rezar was tagged in as well. Gable used the ropes for an armbar before Rezar countered a double team move.
Maverick wore Roode's robe and went up to the stage to mock him before disappearing backstage with it as Roode looked on from the ring. gable was taken out by Akam as we returned from commercials and Rezar was tagged in.
Roode and Rezar were in the ring as Maverick appeared on the Titantron and he was in the bathroom with Roode's robe. He threw the robe into the toilet and proceeded to urinate on it with Roode watching in horror. AOP hit their double finisher and ended the match with a victory.
Result: AOP def. Bobby Roode & Chad Gable to retain the RAW Tag Team Championship
Backstage, Alexa told Sasha and Bayley they were scheduled for a little segment where they answered some fan questions, to help the WWE Universe get to know them a little more, apparently.
Ember Moon (with Curt Hawkins) vs. Alicia Fox (with Jinder Mahal)
Alicia Fox started off strong and hit a swinging neck breaker, keeping the pressure on Ember as the match went on. Ember countered a submission move and hit a big suplex off the top rope followed by the Eclipse for a very quick victory. Hawkins started celebrating like it was him who won as No Way Jose made his entrance, conga line in tow. Ember and Hawkins joined in on the celebration as we broke again for commercials.
Result: Ember Moon def. Alicia Fox
Jinder Mahal vs. No Way Jose
We returned from commercials to see this match already underway. Jose went for an early rollup and took a boot to the face. Jinder had Jose in a headlock before hitting an elbow and knees to the head. Jose ate a suplex and got a near fall before being caught in a headlock again.
Jose hit a big crossbody off the ropes and then a huge suplex. Jinder recovered and hit the Khallas for the win.
Result: Jinder Mahal def. No Way Jose
Seth Rollins (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler - Intercontinental Championship match
Seth Rollins came out and shared some choice words for Dean Ambrose. He issued an open challenge for his Intercontinental Title and Dolph Ziggler came out.
Ziggler put the champ in a headlock, Rollins landed an arm drag and clotheslined the former champ outside the ring as we headed into a commercial break. Back from the break, Ziggler had Rollins in a headlock as the crowd chanted for "Monday Night Rollins".
Ziggler tried for a Superplex from the top rope but was pushed down. Rollins went for the frog splash, but Ziggler moved out. Ziggler landed a Famouser, but Rollins somehow kicked out. Ziggler countered and got a roll-up, but Rollins just kicked out. Rollins then landed a kick to the face of Ziggler for a near fall.
Ziggler hit a ZigZag after Rollins' failed stomp and got a near fall. Ziggler was taunting Rollins when the champ rolled up Dolph but Ziggler replied with a DDT. Rollins hit a Superplex to a Falcon Arrow, getting the pin.
Result: Seth Rollins def. Dolph Ziggler to retain Intercontinental Championship
Sasha Banks & Bayley Q&A
Alexa Bliss kicked off the Q&A session and picked a girl from the audience in a Rousey shirt who asked what they would do to change to RAW Women's division. Sasha said she would ship Alexa back to SmackDown.
Alexa tried hard to turn them against each other but when that failed, Dana Brooke, Mickie James, and Alicia Fox attacked the tag team from behind. Sasha and Bayley fought the three attackers off as Alexa retreated and the segment was over.
Finn Balor vs. Baron Corbin & Drew McIntyre
Balor unloaded on Corbin from the get-go but Corbin slowed things down with a headlock. Balor hit a huge dropkick followed by a big kick off the apron as we headed for commercials.
We returned to see Balor on the floor outside as Corbin drove him into the barricades over and over. Balor went for a springboard move but Corbin struck him down on the apron. Corbin hit a clothesline for a two count. Balor hit a double stomp after a big counter. Finn hit a slingblade but took a Deep Six for a near fall.
Balor hit a double dropkick but missed the Coupe de Grace as Corbin ran out and declared that the match was changed to a 2 on 1 handicap match with Drew McIntyre as Corbin's partner.
Balor leapt off the ropes and hit McIntyre with a dive and then a huge dropkick to Corbin, getting rid of him. McIntyre hit the Claymore after bringing Finn back to the ring and got the pinfall.
Bobby Lashley made his entrance and all three of them hit their finishers on Finn, destroying the former Universal Champion.
Result: Drew McIntyre & Baron Corbin def. Finn Balor
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