Lashley Retains as Riddle issues out Clash at The Castle challenge to Rollins
Welcome!
The August 15 installment of WWE’S Monday Night RAW Was Live from the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.
RAW Kicked off with the Judgement day coming into the the ring to Boos from the audience. Rhea Ripley and Finn Balor boasted about how they have dominated the Mysterios for weeks now. Damian Priest addressed his match against Edge next week and said Toronto would be known as the place he retired Edge and that Finn Balor and Ripley won’t be at Ringside supporting him.
Rey Mysterio then came out and attacked the Judgement day with a steel chair but they took him out with Finn Balor delivering a Coup de Grace from the top with Rey Mysterio on it.
Asuka and Alexa Bliss Vs Doudrop and Nikki A.S.H. : First Round Womens Tag Team Championship Tournament
Asuka and Alexa Bliss Defeated Doudrop and Nikki A.S.H to progress after Asuka made Doudrop tap out to the Asuka lock.
After the match Asuka and Alexa Bliss got in a Face to face and back and forth against Bayley, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai with Officials having to separate them.
Backstage Theory is Interviewed about his Failed SummerSlam cash in and dismissed it saying he is still Mr Money in the Bank and is wiser, tougher and more dangerous now. Dolph Ziggler came and Interrupted Theory and both men engage in a war of words. Theory said once once he cashes in his Money in the Bank Briefcase he could keep winning and won’t screw up his Career like Ziggler. Ziggler then headbutted him which started a Brawl and ended when both men crashed into a camera man.
The Miz and Ciampa are Interviewed as Ciampa said he came close to winning the United States Championship from Lashley last week but the next time he gets a chance he would win, the Miz then said the only reason Ciampa did not win last week was because AJ Styles interfered. Miz then gave Ciampa a handmade Necklace with a photo of both men embracing to show Appreciation.
The Miz and Ciampa Vs Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali
The Miz and Ciampa defeated Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali after a Fairy tale ending finisher from Ciampa on Ali
We saw a Video Package which showed how Kevin Owens took out Ezekiel last week as RAW Commentator Jimmy Smith said Ezekiel would be out of action for a long time. Ernie JR(Elias dressed as an Old man),Ezekiel’s Dad, in the Hospital with his family supporting Ezekiel’s recovering said Kevin Owens would get a piece of his mind when he gets his hand on him.
Back in the ring Drew McIntyre said he saw reports saying he has back issues and said those reports are true, but that he will still kick Roman Reigns head in at Clash at the Castle and become the new Undisputed Champion.
Kevin Owens interrupted and said he hasn’t won any titles in 5 Years and is tired of it. KO went on to say he’s bringing back the Prize Fighter Kevin Owens and is coming after the winner of Drew vs Roman
Drew said he is sick and tired of people making stuff up just to make a cheap reaction against him and says he knows who he is after having to fight for fifteen years to get to where he is. Drew then challenged KO to a match and he accepted
Drew McIntyre Vs Kevin Owens
Drew McIntyre won the match by Disqualification after he was attacked by The Usos.
After the match the Usos and Kevin Owens continued the attack on McIntyre with KO delivering a Stunner to Drew and also yelled at the Usos as he left the ring and told them to inform the Tribal Chief that he owes him one. The Usos continued the attack on Drew but he was able to fight off and Took jey Uso out with a Glasgow kiss and Jimmy Usos with a Claymore and went on to tell them to tell their boss that he would see him on Smackdown and he can’t wait.
Seth Rollins came out to the Arena and said he can’t wait to hear what Riddle’s big announcement was. He said Riddle should do the right thing and Retire and go back to middle school. Rollins continued to mock Riddle until Riddle appeared on the Big screen and Annouced he is now medically cleared to compete and when next he sees Rollins its on.
Seth Rollins then taunted Riddle as he relieved their past run ins and said he’s always one step ahead of Riddle. Riddle then informed Rollins that he’s on RAW and came out to the ring and brawled With Rollins into the crowd as Rollins retreated and Riddle stood out top.
Backstage Riddle was stopped for an Interview on the Brawling between he and Seth Rollins. He said it was just a taste of what’s to come and wants to get his hands on Rollins again. Riddle then challenged Seth Rollins to a match at Clash at The Castle and told Rollins to be there.
Veer Mahaan Vs Beaux Keller
Veer Mahaan defeated Beaux Keller by Submission after Keller tapped out of the Cervical Clutch.
Dexter Lumis came into the arena and tried to attack Corey Graves at the Annoucers table but was stopped by the Referee.
Bobby Lashley Vs AJ Styles : United States Championship
Bobby Lashley defeated AJ Styles with a Pin after a Spear to retain the United States Championship
Dakota Kai Vs Dana Brooke
Dakota Kai defeated Dana Brooke with a Pin after a running boot
Announced for RAW Next Week In Ontario, Toronto, Canada.
Edge vs Damian Priest
Street Profits vs Alpha Academy
Dakota Kai & Iyo Sky vs Asuka & Alexa Bliss in the Women’s Tag Team Title Tournament
Theory Vs Dolph Ziggler
Theory defeated Dolph Ziggler with a Pin after delivering an ATL down finisher.
After the match Theory took his Money in the Bank Briefcase and Took some celebratory Selfies as RAW went off air.
