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RAW kicked off with a recap of Roman Reigns' announcement last week where he opened up about his battle with Leukemia. Baron Corbin started us off out in the ring, with the Universal Championship on his shoulder. He said that he hoped if Roman came back, it was not to his show, as the title felt good on him.
Brock Lesnar and his Paul Heyman made their way out to the ring and shut Corbin up before launching into a promo. Heyman said that it was a foregone conclusion that Brock Lesnar would walk away from WWE Crown Jewel with the Championship. Braun Strowman made his way out to the ring and said that he was going to be the Universal Champion and Brock Lesnar was going to 'Get these hands'.
Taunting Brock Lesnar, Braun Strowman slammed Corbin with three Running Powerslams. Lesnar hit Braun Strowman with a huge F5, before posing with the Universal Title.
Finn Balor vs. Bobby Lashley
Lio Rush made his way out to kick things off. He promised Finn that Bobby Lashley was going to dominate and defeat Finn Balor.
Finn Balor was grounded by Lashley early on. He found himself on the ground but managed to send Lashley to the outside where he hit a Suicide Dive. Balor made his way back into the match, by taking down Lashley and stomping on him. He sent him into the corner and hit a chop but ended up getting caught.
Lashley put Balor down with a powerslam but Finn kicked out. Lashley tried to hit the Standing Suplex on Finn but he got out of it and hit Bobby with a running dropkick. He went for the Coupe de Grace on Lashley, but Lio Rush sent him off the top rope. The official didn't take kindly to it and the match was over via disqualification.
Result: Finn Balor def. Bobby Lashley via DQ
It was announced that John Cena would replace by Bobby Lashley at WWE World Cup.
Bayley, Sasha Banks, Natalya, Trish Stratus & Lita vs. The Riott Squad, Alicia Fox & Mickie James
Trish Stratus started things off against Sarah Logan. Lita showed her agility and threw her opponents to the ground. Lita faced Liv and hit her with a DDT.
Sasha Banks struggled to get to her corner and get a tag, but Ruby Riott got her back to her own side. Sasha finally made the tag and Natalya came in. Natalya hit a big basement dropkick and took out her opponents. The women came in to interfere but Lita and Bayley hit the dual Twist of Fate. Bayley took out her opponent, while Lita hit the moonsault.
Natalya locked in the Sharpshooter and picked up a huge win as Alicia tapped out.
Result: Bayley, Sasha Banks, Natalya, Trish Stratus & Lita def. The Riott Squad, Alicia Fox & Mickie James
Ember Moon and Nia Jax traded words backstage about last night's Women's Batlle Royal and we found out that they were scheduled to face each other later in the night.
Elias was in the ring as the show commenced. We got a recap of him breaking his guitar on Baron and it was no less entertaining the second time around. He went backstage to Baron's locker room, stood outside and played him a mean diss track. Jinder Mahal attacked Elias out of nowhere and Baron told him he was facing the Maharaja in a match up next.
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Elias vs. Jinder Mahal
Elias hit a big forearm right off the bat but Jinder took control as Sunil distracted the ref and Sameer held Elias down in the corner while Jinder hit kick after kick. Jinder relied on an abdominal stretch to wear Elias down but the latter replied with stiff elbows.
Elias sidestepped from a knee to the corner and hit a Driftaway catching Jinder in a precarious position. Elias went for the pin and it was a three count, ending the match early.
Result: Elias def. Jinder Mahal
Bobby Roode & Chad Gable vs. The Ascension vs. Authors of Pain - Triple Threat Tag Team Match
The two teams attacked AOP before they could reach the ring; Maverick ran away at the first sign of trouble. Akam and Rezar were being destroyed on the outside as we broke for ads. We returned to see Gable and Konnor in the ring but Akam interfered before Gable threw him out. Viktor came in and took a double team move from Gable and Roode.
Roode was the legal man and he got an early pin on Viktor for the quick win. AOP took out Roode and Gable after the match with a Super Collider before celebrating with their manager in the middle of the ring.
Result: Bobby Roode & Chad Gable def. The Ascension & Authors of Pain
Seth Rollins confronts Dean Ambrose after last week's brutal attack
Seth Rollins was out looking for answers for Dean Ambrose's attack on him last week. He said he hadn't heard from or seen Ambrose all week and called him out to the ring. Ambrose's music hit but he was nowhere to be seen. He was up in the stands with the crowd and gave a mean stare. Rollins was getting more and more frustrated with each passing moment.
Rollins called him a cold-hearted bastard and a soulless lunatic, saying he will make Ambrose's life a living hell. Rollins walked out of the ring but Ambrose walked off backstage, leaving Rollins alone and fuming with anger.
Nia Jax vs. Ember Moon
Ember unloaded on Nia but the former RAW Women's Champ took her out with a clothesline and then an elbow drop. Ember sent Nia outside and hit a top rope move to the floor. Tamina made her entrance as the two Superstars returned to the ring and Nia and Moon were both distracted.
Jax capitalized on the diversion and took out Ember getting the three count early before Tamina made her way to the ring. Nia and Tamina stared each other down before the latter just smiled, turned around and left.
Result: Nia Jax def. Ember Moon
Lucha House Party vs. The Revival
Kalisto took out the Revival with a huge move over the top rope. Dawson was tagged in and Kalisto was in trouble but managed to kick out of the early pin attempts. Dawson then resorted to a painful hold and Kalisto broke free.
Kalisto hit an Enzugiri to Wilder and then hit his finisher for the three count while his partner took out Wilder who was trying to break up the pin.
Result: Lucha House Party def. The Revival
Dolph and Drew were out to waste everyone's time by announcing their plans to interfere with the Universal title match at Crown Jewel. Dolph apparently has a beef with Angle too; he said he's the best and will win the World Cup.
Dolph Ziggler vs. Apollo Crews
Apollo knocked down and took control of the fight against Ziggler. Apollo was knocked down from the top rope and Ziggler went for the Super Kick but Apollo caught him. Crews hit a big move and then the standing moonsault but Ziggler managed to kick out.
Ziggler got his knees up as Crews hit a frog splash and Ziggler hit the superkick before getting the three count and winning the match.
Result: Dolph Ziggler def. Apollo Crews
Kane and The Undertaker were back on RAW to hype their match with DX at Crown Jewel. 'Taker said when the Reaper calls for you, it is time to go. They said on Friday, DX will be taken to the fiery gates of hell for the last time and "it will be slow, agonizing pain". They summoned Triple H and Michaels to the ring and they answered the call.
DX's music hit but only Triple H came out at first. Michaels attacked 'Taker from behind and Kane was too late to try and save him. 'Taker sat up after the Sweet Chin Music and DX were visibly scared.
