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Seth Rollins kicked off RAW and started to talk about his upcoming Hell in a Cell match and how dangerous it could be. Braun Strowman came out and wanted to talk face to face with Rollins. The two ended up with a match against each other in the main event for the night.
The Viking Raiders vs. The OC
Karl Anderson was in trouble as the Raiders hit a double-team move early on. Ivar tagged in Erik who dropped his partner onto the downed Anderson. Gallows came in and managed to get some momentum but Ivar came in and hit a huge slam.
AJ Styles got involved and the official sent him backstage. As AJ was heading out, Cedric Alexander attacked and then chased him backstage. Anderson hit a spinebuster for a near fall as the match progressed.
The OC hit the Boot of Doom for another near fall. Erik countered the Magic Killer and tagged in Ivar before hitting the Viking Experience on Anderson for the win.
Result: The Viking Raiders def. The OC
Match rating: B
Backstage, Becky Lynch gave a short interview with Michael Cole about her upcoming Hell in a Cell match with Sasha Banks.
Rusev vs. EC3
EC3 came out on the offensive but Rusev managed to get the momentum early with some big moves. EC3 tried to fight back but Rusev locked in the Accolade early on and EC3 tapped out, ending the quick match.
Result: Rusev def. EC3
Match rating: C
Backstage, Rey Mysterio thanked his son for making him stay in the WWE. He was hyped about joining the Fatal 5-Way match for a shot at the Universal Championship at the RAW season premiere next week.
Sasha Banks and Bayley came out next for Banks' match with Nikki Cross, who was accompanied by Alexa Bliss.
Sasha Banks vs. Nikki Cross
Nikki had the upper hand early on and she kept using submission holds to control her opponent. Sasha ran out of the ring and Nikki went for a sleeper hold before Sasha dropped her on the concrete.
Sasha took control of the match after we returned from commercials and was working on Cross' knee. Nikki sent Sasha into the ring post and then his a baseball slide to the outside before diving for a crossbody.
Sasha was caught in the apron and Nikki unloaded on her. In the ring, Nikki hit the neck breaker and Bayley went for a distraction. Alexa took out Bayley and Cross hit a crossbody on Sasha but was locked in the Banks Statement before tapping out.
Result: Sasha Banks def. Nikki Cross
Match rating: A
Backstage, Styles and The OC were very confident about AJ winning tonight's Fatal 5-Way.
The Street Profits were back again to build hype for the upcoming Fatal 5-Way elimination match, the winner of which will challenge Seth Rollins for the Universal Title next week.
The Miz came in to announce that he and Maryse had their second baby. His next announcement was that he would host a special Miz TV episode next week with Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
Ember Moon vs. Lacey Evans
Ember went for a quick pin but Lacey kicked out easily. Ember hit a crossbody and Lacey kicked out again. Lacey dropped Moon on the apron and Ember replied with an improvised stunner on the outside.
Ember went up top but Lacey hit the Women's Right, taking her out. Lacey went for the Sharpshooter for the second week in a row and got the submission win.
Result: Lacey Evans def. Ember Moon
Backstage, Natalya was unfazed about it and said that Lacey hadn't yet mastered the move.
Match rating: B
Bray Wyatt was back with the FireFly Fun House and taught us about the perils of holding on to things. He said The Fiend wanted to teach Seth Rollins how to share and then ripped the Rollins action figure in two before saying his goodbye.
R-Truth and Carmella stormed the ring and the R-Truth 'fan club' followed them. Carmella said she was sick of running around and then pinned Truth, winning the 24/7 Title for herself. Truth was happy about it and now part of the women's locker room were chasing her around.
Bayley and Sasha were gloating about the win against Cross. Banks was confident about winning the Hell in a Cell match against Becky Lynch.
King Corbin was out next and was sporting an iron crown and sceptre as well as a black leather cape. The rematch for the King of the Ring finals was up next between him and Chad Gable.
Backstage, Nakamura was ready for the Fatal 5-Way, which would be his first match on RAW.
Baron Corbin vs. Chad Gable - King of the Ring Final rematch
Corbin took control as the match started. The match went outside and Baron bounced Gable off the steel steps before throwing him over the barricades and into the security in the stands. Back in the ring, Corbin went for a pin but failed to capitalize.
Gable hit a crossbody and went on the offensive but took a big boot. Gable took control for a minute before Corbin hit a huge Chokeslam but Gable kicked out. Gable hit a German Suplex and then a moonsault but it was only a two-count.
Gable reversed a finisher and hit the Ankle Lock in the middle of the ring but Corbin hit Chad with his sceptre, earning a DQ.
Result: Chad Gable def. Baron Corbin via DQ
Match rating: A
In a backstage promo, The Authors of Pain took out Heath Slater and No Way Jose to send a message to the Tag Team roster.
Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match - No.1 Contender Match for the Universal Championship
Rey Mysterio was out first and Ricochet was the next one to hit the ring. Robert Roode and AJ Styles were next, followed by Nakamura. Mysterio and Ricochet sent Nakamura out of the ring before taking on each other. Ricochet hit the Recoil on Roode but Nakamura hit the Kinshasa on Ricochet.
Nakamura eliminated Ricochet.
Styles went for the Phenomenal Forearm on Roode but hit Nakamura instead.
AJ Styles eliminated Nakamura
Roode hit the Glorious DDT and got the pin on AJ.
Robert Roode eliminated AJ Styles
Rey Mysterio hit the 619 and then the splash on Roode, taking advantage with the pin.
Rey Mysterio eliminated Robert Roode
Result: Rey Mysterio won the Fatal 5-Way and will face Seth Rollins next week
Match rating: A
Seth Rollins vs. Braun Strowman
Braun ran through Rollins, steamrolling him and Rollins went for a sleeper hold before he was thrown across the ring. We returned from commercials to see Rollins caught in a bearhug and then tried to hit the pedigree but failed. Strowman took a dropkick before Rollins tried to take out his knee using the ring post.
Seth hit a Blockbuster from the top rope but failed to get the pin. Rollins hit a splash and then a second but Braun still kicked out at two. Strowman reversed the stomp but took a couple of Suicide dives but caught Rollins during the third.
Braun was about to hit the finisher when the Arena went dark and the Fiend appeared in the ring.
He hit the Mandible Claw on Strowman, taking him out before taunting Rollins. The Fiend then attacked Strowman a second time as he was about to recover and stalked his next victim before disappearing.
Result: DNF
Match rating: A
Episode rating: B
Not a bad episode oveall but it started off slow and picked up in the second half.
