Monday Night Raw:
May 4th 2020
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Mohegan Sun Arena
Monday Night Raw doesn’t start with the usual post-PPV video package. Instead, we get a video recap of Becky Lynch vacating her Women’s Universal title due to becoming a mother. Once we see her being lifted into the air by a selection of Raw babyfaces the video ends and we cut to an office backstage as we can see ADAM PEARCE sitting behind his desk with the title on the desk in front of him as he looks to address the camera.
Adam Pearce: Last night, Becky vacated this title due to her pregnancy.
Adam takes a moment before speaking.
Adam Pearce: And as a parent myself, there is no greater feeling than the birth of your child. I wish you the best of luck Becky and when you are ready to come back, as long as I am in charge you will get a chance to win your title back.
In 2030 when I get to the time when Becky would be able to come back.
Adam Pearce: But we need to look to the present and how we are going to crown a new Women’s Universal Champion!
Adam gets serious as he looks at the camera.
Adam Pearce: Now there are many ways I could crown a new champion. But I want to make sure whoever takes The Man’s crown really earns it.
Adam takes a moment before carrying on.
Adam Pearce: And I could make the tournament to crown a new champion Raw exclusive but that wouldn’t be fitting of someone who has done what Becky has done for the Women’s division.
On the screen behind Adam Pearce, we can see the QUEEN OF THE RING logo appear in the background!
Adam Pearce: The winner of the first-ever Queen of the Ring will also become Women’s Universal Champion!
A blockbuster announcement to kick off Raw!
Adam Pearce: And the Queen of the Ring tournament will not just contain Raw and Smackdown superstars but we will also see superstars from NXT and NXT UK taking part in the tournament as well!
Another big announcement as the possible field gets even bigger!
Adam Pearce: And the brackets for the tournament will be announced at Judgment Day!
Adam helping the “competition”? Bad business tbh.
Adam Pearce: I will be personally flying over to Scotland to meet my fellow commissioners to discuss the tournament and create the brackets for the Queen of the Ring as well as the rest of the card.
Adam Pearce gets to his feet as he looks to bring the promo to a close.
Adam Pearce: But in the meantime in our main event tonight we will see a massive twelve-man tag!
Cheers from the live crowd for the massive tag in the main event.
Adam Pearce: We will see The Ungovernables team up in action together as a unit to take on Mustafa Ali, Chad Gable, Sheamus, The Usos and Kalisto!
Rivals from the night before… and Kalisto!
Adam Pearce: But to start the show we will have an eight-woman tag as The Real Horsewomen take on The Divas of Doom and Team Kick!
More cheers from the crowd with an exciting match to start the show as Adam Pearce bring the promo to an end and we cut to the opening theme song for Monday Night Raw!
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The opening theme to the show comes to an end as we pan around the Mohegan Sun Arena before cutting to the commentary team adjacent to the entrance ramp!
Michael Cole: It’s Monday Night. You know what that means. Welcome to Monday Night Raw and we are coming off an action-packed Backlash!
Elias: Some huge announcements by our commissioner Adam Pearce including a big main event but we will be starting tonight’s show off with a bang!
*GLAMAZONE*
A decent pop from the live crowd as THE DIVAS OF DOOM walk out onto the stage. BETH PHOENIX and NATALYA both look focused on getting the job done in this opening tag as the two women share a fist bump with each other before heading down the entrance ramp.
Michael Cole: Over the last few weeks we have heard Beth talking about this being the final year of her career and she wants to end it with gold.
Elias: The Queen of the ring could be a golden opportunity for her to do that but maybe his tag team partner the Queen of Harts might feel different.
Michael Cole: We all know the legacy Natalya comes from with her uncles Bret and Owen Hart being former Kings of the Ring.
Elias: How fitting would it be for Natalya to become the first-ever Queen of the Ring?
*CAFFEINE*
Another decent pop from the live crowd as the energetic TEAM KICK sprints out! The former tag team champions DAKOTA KAI and TEGAN NOX slap hands with the fans in the front row before joining their tag team partners tonight in the ring.
Michael Cole: Dakota Kai and Tegan Nox have been making an impact on Raw even before they joined the red brand, being the longest-ever Women’s tag team champions!
Elias: Holding those belts for over one hundred days in such a competitive tag division is no easy feat.
Michael Cole: But what if they end up in the Queen of the Ring?
Elias: Dakota Kai is a former NXT Champion whilst Tegan Nox will be looking to correct her Mae Young classic run ending via injury. Either would be a worthy queen.
Boos from the live crowd once they realize who is coming out as the unit debut a new song with SHAYNA BASZLER, JESSAMYN DUKE and MARINA SHAFIR all walk out onto the stage. Shayna shows off her Money in the Bank briefcase as they wait for a moment and are joined by RONDA ROUSEY with a microphone in hand!
Ronda Rousey: Last night, should have been our vengeance on Becky Lynch!
Loud cheers for Ronda being thwarted as she looks at the crowd.
Ronda Rousey: Yeah you keep cheering for her because guess what? You’re not seeing her ever again!
And Ronda turns it around to heat just like that.
Ronda Rousey: You think Becky is going to come back and go from rubbish town to rubbish town when she has a kid?
Ronda shakes her head.
Ronda Rousey: I barely want to see you people now and I don’t even have a kid!
The faces in the ring remain unimpressed with this speech.
Ronda Rousey: Becky ran away and hid from us which makes her smarter than you four!
Ronda points at the faces in the ring as Beth steps forward ready for a fight but Ronda shakes her head as she leads the Real Horsewomen down the ramp.
Ronda Rousey: You four are about to learn what happens when you stand in our way. And after we’ve dealt with you…
Ronda passes the microphone over to Shayna.
Shayna Baszler: Hugging Pirates you are next!
Shayna tosses the microphone down to the ring floor as The Real Horsewomen step into the ring. After some discussion, Ronda Rousey steps into the ring for the Horsewomen as Beth Phoenix steps into the ring for the faces as the referee calls for the bell to get the match underway!
Match 1: The Real Horsewomen vs Divas of Doom and Team Kick
Match summary: The match starts with both Beth and Ronda standing across the ring as Ronda talks some trash to Beth. Beth shows off her power and Ronda is a little taken aback as she retreats into the corner and brings Baszler into the match. Shayna tries to wear down the Glamazon but Beth has too much power. Beth tags out bringing Kai into the match and she resumes her NXT rivalry with Shayna Baszler (in this timeline she beat Shayna for the NXT Women’s title)!
From there we see a lot of rapid tags between both teams with everyone getting time in the ring until the Real Horsewomen manage to isolate Tegan Nox! They work over the Welsh Wizard in the corner of the ring and look to target her leg as the babyfaces look for a way back into the match but the submission work of the Real Horsewomen has Tegan near tapping on several occasions. Tegan fights through the pain and eventually makes the hot tag bringing BETH BACK INTO THE MATCH! Beth runs through the heels and overpowers them as she slams them down leaving herself with Shayna in the ring as Team Kick takes care of the goons sending them outside!
With Mrs. Money in the Bank isolated Beth tags in Natalya who locks in the SHARPSHOOTER! Shayna is in pain but Ronda breaks the hold up saving her best friend. Beth goes to attack Ronda as they fall out of the ring whilst Nattie goes to do more damage to Shayna who locks in the KIRIFUDA CLUTCH! She chokes the life out of Natalya as Team Kick tries to get back in but the goons keep them distracted long enough for Nattie to tap out!
Winners via submission: The Real Horsewomen (10:13)
Boos from the crowd as Shayna holds on for an extra few seconds after the bell for good measure before dropping Natalya to the mat and sticking her arms out to loud boos from the crowd. On the outside of the ring, the brawl carries on as RONDA SENDS BETH CRASHING DOWN WITH PIPER’S PIT! A big move from her and Shayna starts to help the goons on the outside of the ring!
Michael Cole: Well the match may be over but it is pure chaos here at ringside!
Elias: The Real Horsewomen are intent on sending a message to the entire locker room tonight and I think…
*NEW ADVENTURE*
A decent pop from the live crowd as THE HUGGING PIRATES run out with a pair of kendo sticks in hand ready for a fight! BAYLEY and KAIRI SANE catch Duke and Shafir with the sticks giving them a beating but RONDA AND SHAYNA RETREATS UP THE ENTRANCE RAMP! Bayley and Kairi carry on laying into the goons, daring the leaders of the Real Horsewomen to come back but they shake their heads heading backstage!
Michael Cole: Our WWE Women’s tag team champions here putting a stop to the Real Horsewomen’s rampage tonight!
Elias: Revenge for the attack last night and if I know our champions, I don’t think this is over.
Bayley and Kairi Sane check on Team Kick and The Divas of Doom in the ringside area getting decent cheers from the live crowd as we cut to a commercial break.
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When we return from the commercial break, we see an angry SHAYNA BASZLER and RONDA ROUSEY walking through the back as RENEE YOUNG walks up to them looking for an interview.
Renee Young: Ronda, Shayna can I get your thoughts on what just happened?
Ronda looks at Renee with disgust.
Ronda Rousey: What happened is we did what we always do. We win.
Shayna Baszler: No one can compete with us as a unit and no one around here can beat us on our own as well.
Shayna lifts up the Money in the Bank briefcase to prove a point but Renee has a question.
Renee Young: Whilst true regarding most of the roster, there has been one woman who has stopped you. Becky Lynch.
Ronda laughs as Shayna steps forward.
Shayna Baszler: And where is she now? Cowering at him using her unborn child as an excuse!
Massive heat for that line as Ronda laughs.
Ronda Rousey: Even if she was here, we would break her apart and Shayna would cash in on the broken body of Becky to claim what should be rightfully hers.
Shayna taps the briefcase.
Shayna Baszler: I'm confirming right now I will not be entering the Queen of the Ring tournament.
Renee looks a bit confused.
Renee Young: May I ask why?
Shayna smirks and shakes her head looking at Ronda.
Shayna Baszler: I thought you were smart Renee.
Renee looks annoyed at that line.
Shayna Baszler: I have this.
She slams the briefcase in a very condensing manner.
Shayna Baszler: I can get my title shot any time I want. Hell, I might even want to go over to Smackdown and cash this in on Ember at the end of Judgment Day.
Ronda Rousey: I can get the private jet ready and we’ll fly over to Scotland.
Shayna Baszler: When we want the titles, we take them on our terms and right now, we want the WWE Women’s tag team titles!
A big proclamation from the Real Horsewomen.
Ronda Rousey: And we don’t care whether it is the Hugging Pirates or The Riott Squad who walk out of Judgment Day with the tag team titles.
Shayna Baszler: We are taking all the gold. Starting at Queen of the Ring.
The Real Horsewomen walk off bringing the interview to an end as we cut back to the commentary team adjacent to the entrance ramp.
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Michael Cole: We have heard from The Real Horsewomen just now and it has been confirmed to us by the Raw commissioner Adam Pearce. At Queen of the Ring, the Real Horsewomen will fight for the WWE Women’s tag team titles!
Elias: Hugging Pirates will have even more motivation to keep their WWE tag team titles on Sunday as it means getting their hands on the Real Horsewomen in a match.
Not much reaction from the live crowd at first but they soon realize who is walking out: THE HURT BUSINESS! MVP leads the way in a nice suit but he is soon joined by LIO RUSH and the newest Raw superstar ISAIAH “SWERVE” SCOTT! There is a cocky swagger to Swerve whilst Lio remains serious as the newest trio on Monday Night Raw walk to the ring.
Michael Cole: Last night we saw the official formation of The Hurt Business!
Elias: MVP may have had some issues with his potential clients getting injured but he has found a diamond in Isaiah Scott!
Michael Cole: And he has managed to convince Lio Rush to join him.
Elias: I’m curious to hear the reasons from Lio Rush. Maybe MVP really did make the young superstar see the light.
The trio steps into the ring as MVP grabs a microphone from someone at ringside before standing front and center of the Hurt Business as he addresses the live crowd.
MVP: Last night, we opened for business.
MVP sticks his arms out signaling Lio and Isaiah. Once again Isaiah shows off his cocky swagger whilst the normally cocky and mouthy Lio Rush is a bit more subdued.
MVP: When I came back to WWE, I knew that my best days were behind me. I knew that I wouldn’t be able to reach the heights of my prime.
Lio noticeably nods agreeing with MVP but Montel doesn’t notice.
MVP: But whilst I was here, I was the greatest United States Champion in WWE history.
Lex Luger fans I said WWE.
MVP: So when I came back, I wanted to make sure I passed something on to the future of this business.
Swerve makes sure to point at himself as MVP says that.
MVP: Now the first man I brought into the fold Apollo Crews, I just want to take this moment to wish you a quick recovery. Just know there is always a spot for you in the Hurt Business.
Boos from the crowd but not much reaction from the fans as MVP carries on.
MVP: But the business keeps on moving and an injury to one man presents an opportunity for another.
MVP turns to Swerve who flashes a toothy smile showing off his grill to the live crowd.
MVP: This is a man who was not getting the opportunities he deserved on NXT.
Swerve shouts off-mic that’s right as MVP carries on.
MVP: He is a future star in the making and last night, he showed the world just a little bit of what he can do.
Swerve nods along as MVP passes him the microphone.
Isaiah “Swerve” Scott: You people booing me right now, keep doing it because you are going to hate me showing up all your favorites.
The boos get louder and Swerve revels in the boos from the fans.
Isaiah “Swerve” Scott: I’m not here to wait for an opportunity. I’m not going to wait for Triple H to point his finger and tell me it’s my time.
Isaiah looks at MVP.
Isaiah “Swerve” Scott: This man is going to help me get to the top where I belong.
Boos from the crowd as Swerve shakes his head.
Isaiah “Swerve” Scott: Y’all are blinded to the truth. But my friend here Lio saw the light.
Swerve fist bumps Lio who nods but has remained serious the whole time as Swerve passes the microphone to him.
Lio Rush: Now I know some of you ain’t happy at my decision…
Boos from the crowd which Lio acknowledges.
Lio Rush: But I’ve never cared about pleasing you, people!
And the boos get louder as Swerve smirks wildly whilst MVP remains serious.
Lio Rush: I care about what’s doing best for me and joining the Hurt Business, is what’s best for me.
Lio points at himself before looking at MVP who is looking at the young cocky Cruiserweight.
Lio Rush: I may not trust you. Hell, I don’t even like you but I respect you.
Lio turns to Swerve as he looks at the man he fought last night and fist bumps him.
Lio Rush: But I trust this man’s judgment.
Swerve nods as Lio looks at the crowd.
Lio Rush: We have fought around the country to get to this spot and be on this show. Ready to take over the world. However last night, he was the best he has ever been.
Lio takes a moment swallowing his pride.
Lio Rush: He proved Montel right.
Boos from the crowd as MVP looks very smug.
Lio Rush: And if you can’t beat them, join them.
Lio passes the microphone back to MVP who turns back around to address the live crowd.
MVP: Last night was just the beginning. I’m not done recruiting clients.
An ominous warning to anyone in the Hurt Business’s way.
MVP: We are open for business and business is booming.
MVP drops the microphone signaling the end of the promo as The Hurt Business stand in the ring, with their leader sending a message to the whole roster.
Michael Cole: Strong words from all three men tonight and you have to wonder what they have in store for the Monday Night Raw roster.
Elias: Whatever it is, it ain’t going to be peaceful. These men are looking to take over.
Michael Cole: And we know MVP wants to at least add Samoa Joe to his group.
Elias: We will have to see what Joe says later tonight after his loss in the main event of Backlash but up next we will see Drew Gulak take on Danny Burch in singles action. Don’t go anywhere!
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*LONDON BOYS*
When we return from the commercial break, DANNY BURCH marches out with a scowl on his face. He is noticeably all by himself for once as he climbs into the ring for a fight.
Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and we are about to see Danny Burch in action against Drew Gulak in the Cruiserweight division.
Elias: And we have gotten word from Adam Pearce backstage that Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch are banned from ringside for each other’s matches tonight.
Michael Cole: Adam Pearce making sure we get a clean match tonight.
Elias: Doesn’t make things easier for Drew as Danny loves a good old scrap.
*FOR THE BETTER*
A much louder pop than normal as we are in DREW GULAK’S home state and he soaks in the cheers from the crowd. He even makes sure to shake hands with a few kids in the front row before climbing into the ring.
Michael Cole: Listen to that reaction from the fans tonight. A lot of love for Drew Gulak tonight.
Elias: And he will be looking to get the win over Danny Burch tonight.
Michael Cole: A win tonight might put him in contention for the Cruiserweight title.
Elias: A crowded title picture that is only getting more and more crowded.
Gulak and Danny Burch both talk some trash to each other but neither throws a punch as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!
Match 2: Drew Gulak vs Danny Burch
Match summary: These two men go at each other in an aggressive and fast-paced fashion as they knock seven bells out of each other. The crowd really gets behind Drew Gulak and he wears down Danny with his strikes and submissions. In the end, Danny makes a mistake going for too many punches and Gulak counters into an ARMBAR! He wrenches back on the hold and Danny Burch is forced to tap out!
Winner via submission: Drew Gulak (5:30)
Loud cheers from the crowd as Drew releases the arm and leaves Burch down on the mat. Gulak lifts his arm into the air before heading out of the ring to go celebrate with a few of the fans.
Michael Cole: A bit of revenge for Drew tonight but I feel he will also want to get his hand on Oney as well.
Elias: Agreed Michael. I think his issue with the One Twos is far from over.
As the celebrations at ringside carry on for Drew Gulak we cut to the backstage area…
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As we see SASHA BANKS standing backstage with tape around her right arm and she looks very angry feeling the effects of her street fight last night. She is wearing her signature shutter shades before pushing them up as she glares at the camera.
Sasha Banks: Last night, I lost.
It pains the Boss to admit defeat and you can see the anger in her eyes.
Sasha Banks: It took Conti taking it to the streets, having to use weapons for her to even have a chance against me.
She dismissively shakes her head.
Sasha Banks: I only lost because of what I did to myself!
Putting yourself through a table is usually a losing strategy in fairness.
Sasha Banks: You never beat my Conti, I beat myself.
Sasha refuses to accept the loss.
Sasha Banks: If it is was a normal one-on-one match, I’d have won. But I’m moving on to bigger and better things.
She puts the shutter shades back over her eyes and smiles.
Sasha Banks: Because who better to be Queen of the Ring than the Boss?
She points at herself with a lot of smugness.
Sasha Banks: I never got a rematch for my Universal title. Numerous women have gotten their shots ahead of me!
She points at the camera now clearly angry.
Sasha Banks: I should have gotten the first shot and had the first match with Ronda after losing my title. But it’s fine. With Becky gone, an opportunity presents itself for me to take what should be mine.
Sasha steps forward towards the camera as she brings the promo to an end.
Sasha Banks: No matter who is in my way, you are looking at the first-ever Queen of the Ring.
Sasha finishes the promo and walks off off-screen as we cut to a commercial break.
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When we return from the commercial break, we can see TAYNARA CONTI hanging out backstage with XIA LI in front of a TV monitor. Conti has a bandage on her forehead after being busted open last night by The Boss. As they are talking we see CHARLY CARUSO approaching the duo looking for an interview!
Charly Caruso: Taynara, can I ask if you heard what Sasha just had to say about your victory last night?
Conti nods but has a smile on her face.
Taynara Conti: I heard it and she can deny it all she wants but last night I beat her in the middle of the ring. Nothing she says can take that away from me.
Xia Li nods agreeing with her tag team partner as Charly carries on with the interview.
Charly Caruso: She also mentioned the Queen of the Ring tournament. Are you both entering the tournament?
Xia Li: Yes we are.
Taynara Conti: This year so far has been the greatest of my career and now I want gold.
Conti does the belt motion.
Taynara Conti: And if I run into Sasha in the tournament, I will kick her ass again.
A message was sent to the boss as Xia Li looks to close out the interview.
Xia Li: And I will show everyone what to expect when I fight Naomi later tonight.
Xia turns to Taynara as she looks at her tag team partner.
Xia Li: May the best woman win.
Conti nods and smiles as she shares a hug with her tag team partner before we cut back to the ringside area.
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*COMBATIVE*
Boos from the live crowd as ONEY LORCAN marches out to the ring and he has a scowl on his face. He ignores the fans sticking one finger in the area before stepping between the ropes as he waits for his opponent to make his way out.
Michael Cole: Well we saw Danny Burch in action earlier tonight and now we are going to see his tag team partner in action against Dolph Ziggler.
Elias: Oney will be looking to make up for the loss Danny suffered to Drew Gulak but Dolph Ziggler has been on a roll ever since Wrestlemania.
*HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD*
A decent pop from the live crowd as DOLPH ZIGGLER walks out, doing his normal ass shake at the top of the ramp before pumping his fist as he heads down the ramp, pumped up for this match tonight.
Michael Cole: Ziggler has been on a mission to get himself back in contention for the Cruiserweight title by picking up wins.
Elias: But he may have gotten on the wrong side of our Cruiserweight Champion Mustafa Ali after getting involved in his title match last night when he was told not to.
Michael Cole: I mean without Ziggler getting involved to stop The Ungovernables, Angel Garza would most likely be the Cruiserweight Champion.
Elias: But Ali made it very clear he did not want help from Ziggler.
Dolph Ziggler stands across from the scowling Oney Lorcan as the referee calls for the bell to get the match underway!
Match 3: Dolph Ziggler vs Oney Lorcan
Match summary: This is a sprint with both men going at a fast pace as they try to take each other down. Oney Lorcan starts off with a ton of strikes and forearms whilst Ziggler uses his speed and cunning. In the end, though Ziggler hits Oney with a SUPERKICK knocking Oney out as he makes the cover and picks up the win.
Winner via pinfall: Dolph Ziggler (3:56)
A decent pop from the live crowd as Dolph Ziggler picks up the win and carries on his momentum, surely putting him in line for a rematch for the Cruiserweight title after his loss at Wrestlemania.
Michael Cole: A good and comprehensive win for Dolph Ziggler tonight over Oney Lorcan.
Elias: And if he wasn’t next in line for a shot at the Cruiserweight title, surely he must be considered now.
Michael Cole: I don’t think Angel Garza will agree with that.
Elias: Ziggler might have to deal with all the Ungovernables after his actions last night.
Ziggler carries on his celebrations in the ring getting a good reaction from the live crowd as we cut elsewhere backstage…
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As we can see ALEISTER BLACK walking to the ring with his Universal title around his waist!
Michael Cole: Well up next, we will hear from our Universal Champion Aleister Black after his victory against Samoa Joe last night. Don’t go anywhere!
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*ROOT OF ALL EVIL*
A massive pop from the live crowd as we return from the commercial break and ALEISTER BLACK slowly rises from the depths. He remains totally stoic and stands at the top of the entrance ramp. He then slowly starts to walk down the entrance ramp towards the ring.
Michael Cole: Last night, Aleister Black overcame the power and submission expertise of Samoa Joe to retain his Universal title in the main event of Backlash.
Elias: And now he faces a man he is fairly familiar with ever since coming to WWE: Andrade Cien Almas!
Michael Cole: Andrade earned his rematch last night when he defeated Sheamus at Backlash and those two men will collide for the Universal title one more time!
Elias: Can Andrade avenge his loss from Wrestlemania or will Black make his dreams fade to black once again?
Aleister Black reaches the ring and steps through the ropes, as he reaches the middle of the ring picking up the microphone off the mat and sits cross-legged in the middle of the ring as he gets ready to speak to the live crowd.
Aleister Black: Samoa Joe.
A mixed reaction from the live crowd as Black pauses for a moment.
Aleister Black: You are a tough challenger and you came close to taking this belt from me.
Black remains stoic allowing the crowd to react.
Aleister Black: But close will not be enough whilst I hold this title!
Loud cheers from the crowd as Black fires up.
Aleister Black: You let your anger and greed for this gold blind you. So I made sure you faded to black!
Aleister gets to his feet now and cuts an imposing presence.
Aleister Black: Looking at you after the match, it was like looking at my past!
The crowd looks a bit shocked by that line but Black explains.
Aleister Black: I made the same mistakes…
Black takes the title off his waist.
Aleister Black: And it stopped me from winning my holy grail sooner!
He holds it into the air and shows it off to the live crowd. He looks to carry on speaking but he is soon interrupted as…
*GANGSTER’S PARADISE*
Loud boos from the crowd as the number one contender for the Universal title ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS in a crisp suit and noticeably for once, he is all by himself. No Zelina and none of the rest of the Ungovernables. Black noticeably looks around and behind him expecting an ambush that brings a smile to Andrade’s face.
Andrade Cien Almas: Aleister, it’s just me.
Black looks wary and doesn’t trust him.
Andrade Cien Almas: Or are you looking for escape because you are that scared?
Loud boos from the crowd as Aleister looks unimpressed and leans over the ropes.
Aleister Black: Why don’t you come into my ring and test that right now?
Loud cheers from the crowd who want to see these two men collide but Andrade shakes his head.
Andrade Cien Almas: Aleister, after all these years how have you not learned I do things on my terms, not yours.
Aleister shakes his head not surprised by this answer.
Andrade Cien Almas: You hold something that belongs to me.
Aleister Black: Funny Andrade because I remember pinning you at Wrestlemania!
Andrade looks annoyed but shakes his head.
Andrade Cien Almas: And that was in a three-way dance! Since coming to Raw you’ve never beaten me one on one!
This is a true statement from Andrade which Black nods acknowledging.
Andrade Cien Almas: It’s no longer NXT Black, Raw is Ungovernables territory!
Aleister Black: And that is why you’ve won every time!
Cheers from the crowd as Aleister carries on.
Aleister Black: In NXT you didn’t have an army to watch your back. I don’t need an army to keep this title!
Andrade Cien Almas: Nor do I!
Loud boos from the crowd who clearly disagree.
Andrade Cien Almas: I could beat your ass right now!
Aleister Black: Then do it! Get a referee out here right now!
Black tosses the microphone down to the mat and sticks his arms out daring Andrade to step up to him. Andrade though shakes his head with a smirk on his face.
Andrade Cien Almas: You don’t run things around here I do.
Boos from the crowd as Andrade retreats up the ramp leaving Aleister Black in the ring shaking his head. As Andrade goes to leave Black, picks up the microphone and calls out to Andrade!
Aleister Black: Then when will you stop being a coward and pick a fight with me!
That makes Andrade stop and turn around furious as the crowd starts to chant at Andrade calling him a coward.
Andrade Cien Almas: You want to know when I’ll take back my title!
Black nods in the ring as Andrade smiles.
Andrade Cien Almas: You have four weeks!
Andrade drops the microphone on that note and walks backstage as Aleister Black stands in the ring staring him down.
Michael Cole: Well I’m getting word from Adam Pearce and he has made it official. In four weeks on Monday Night Raw we will see Aleister Black defend his Universal title against Andrade Cien Almas.
Elias: These two men have been rivals ever since they arrived in WWE from NXT to Monday Night Raw and once again they collide for the Universal title.
Michael Cole: But Andrade is right. Since coming to Monday Night Raw he has lost to Andrade every time they have fought one on one.
Elias: The power of the Ungovernables helps Andrade but these last few weeks he has proven how much of a threat he is on his own.
Michael Cole: Well speak of groups, up next we will see The Good Brothers in tag team action. Don’t go anywhere!
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When we return from the commercial break before we cut to the ring, we see SAMOA JOE backstage in the locker room. He is in front of a TV monitor and we can see him watching the main event from last night. He looks angry as he stares intensely at the screen. As he is watching though we see a chair being placed directly next to him. Joe looks to his left angry and the camera pans over to show MVP taking a seat next to him. Joe doesn’t say anything as MVP speaks first.
MVP: I know you don’t want to hear this but Aleister was right.
Joe looks even angrier after being told that but stays quiet as MVP carries on.
MVP: You let your desperation and anger at not being champion cloud you. You went in too hot and it cost you.
Joe gets to his feet slamming the chair down in anger as he gets to his feet and grabs MVP by the throat! MVP is choking but he carries on speaking.
MVP: Joe, Joe, Joe! I’m just trying to help you!
Joe gets in really close to MVP.
Samoa Joe: Help me? By taunting me about my loss.
MVP: No by showing I can point out where you went wrong. Urgh… you have to listen to me, Joe.
Joe thinks for a second before letting go of MVP. He coughs and splutters for a moment before speaking again as Joe walks back towards the chairs.
MVP: I know how good you are. I’ve seen you win titles elsewhere but there has always been something there holding you back from taking what should be yours.
Joe stares dead ahead as he sits down on the chair listening to every word from MVP.
MVP: I can help you overcome it and get you to the top. Right, where you belong.
MVP walks up to Joe who looks ahead as MVP places a hand on his shoulder.
MVP: You have my number. Call me once you’ve thought about it.
MVP takes his hand off as Joe turns around to see MVP leave before facing the TV again, replaying his loss and watching it again as we cut back to the commentary adjacent to the entrance ramp.
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Michael Cole: MVP raises a good point. Joe’s anger and going right after Black from before the bell opened him up to being hit by Black Mass!
Elias: Joe has all the pieces to become a World Champion but he just needs someone to put them all together.
In the ring, we can see THE B-TEAM standing next to each other and waving to the fans as they wait for their opponents to make their way out!
*OMEN IN THE SKY*
Boos from the crowd as THE GOOD BROTHERS walk out to the top of the entrance ramp and they share a TOO SWEET with each other. They then look towards the ring and head down the ramp, noticeably without their leader AJ STYLES.
Michael Cole: Last night we saw AJ Styles tell the Good Brothers he was taking a little break due to his recent losses leaving them alone on Raw.
Elias: Sometimes you need some time off from the ring to clear your head and get things back on track.
Michael Cole: Well with AJ away for the time being maybe the Good Brothers will look to focus on becoming three-time tag team champions?
Elias: Give AJ something to come back to.
They step into the ring and once inside it is Luke Gallows who looks to start for the Good Brothers. Meanwhile, Bo Dallas starts for the B-Team as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!
Match 4: The Good Brothers vs The B-Team
Match summary: Good Brothers control the match from start to finish as they toss the B-Team around. Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel try to fight back and get some offense in but in the end, The Good Brothers hit Bo Dallas with the MAGIC KILLER for the win!
Winners via pinfall: The Good Brothers (3:09)
Boos from the crowd as AJ’s two closest friends pick up the win in a return to tag team action. They share a too sweet with each other as they pose in the ring.
Michael Cole: A strong win for the Good Brothers tonight.
Elias: Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel are former NXT and Intercontinental champions respectively so it’s no easy feat beating them that quickly.
Sure Elias… Karl Anderson meanwhile has grabbed a pair of microphones from a stagehand at ringside. He passes one to Luke Gallows as they get ready to speak to the live crowd.
Karl Anderson: Last night, our best friend decided to take a break from the road.
Luke Gallows: And AJ, when you are ready to come back we will be here waiting for you.
Cheers from the live crowd though a few boos as AJ is still a heel as the Good Brothers carry on.
Karl Anderson: But we can’t sit in the back waiting for AJ to come back.
Luke Gallows: Well we could. We would still be getting paid and it would be too sweet.
Once again the duo does the signature taunt before turning to the crowd.
Karl Anderson: However we want to give AJ something to celebrate when he comes back and we have a bone to pick with the current champions.
Luke Gallows: The Ungovernables think they run Raw? No this is Club territory!
A mixed reaction from the crowd with them not liking The Ungovernables either.
Karl Anderson: So keep those tag team titles warm…
Luke Gallows: Because you are looking at your next three-time tag team champions!
The Good Brothers drop the microphones to the mat and pose in the ring having sent a message loud and clear to the Ungovernables tonight!
Michael Cole: The Good Brothers making their intentions clear. They want gold once again.
Elias: But will they be able to overcome the Ungovernables? The Club are used to having the numbers advantage but even with AJ Styles, they would still be down on numbers.
The Good Brothers carry on posing in the ring as the show cuts to a commercial break.
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When we return from the commercial break, we can see DOLPH ZIGGLER walking through the back with his luggage and looks to be heading home! However as he is leaving he is stopped by MUSTAFA ALI! And he is not happy as he gets in Dolph’s face. Dolph though puts his hands up defensively and smiles.
Dolph Ziggler: I know what you are going to say Mustafa but…
Mustafa Ali: But nothing! I told you to not get involved. I told you I didn’t want you at ringside yet you stuck your nose in where it wasn’t wanted!
Dolph shakes his head dismissively.
Dolph Ziggler: Without me, you wouldn’t have that title! I saved you from their attack!
Ali pushes Ziggler! Ziggler falls back as Ali points at him.
Mustafa Ali: I know you are desperate to win any way you can but I want to be a champion can be proud of!
Ziggler gets back up getting in Ali’s face.
Dolph Ziggler: Oh are people proud of someone moronic enough to fight a group by themselves!
Ziggler pushes Ali back and it looks like they are about to become to blows… AS ANGEL GARZA AND SHINSUKE NAKAMURA! Both men lay into Ali and Ziggler giving them a beating with Angel especially pissed off as he slams Ziggler onto the suitcase before hitting him with a series of punches. Shinsuke meanwhile focuses on Ali and lays into him, going after the mid-section with a series of kicks! However before the beatdown can carry on too long, the security team pulls them away stopping the fight. As they get dragged away we can hear Angel shout…
Angel Garza: You stole what should have been mine Ziggler! You will pay for this!
The Ungovernables members get dragged away by the security team as we can see Mustafa Ali and Dolph Ziggler selling on the floor as we cut elsewhere…
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As we see an upset MANDY ROSE walking out of the trainer’s room when she is approached by RENEE YOUNG!
Renee Young: Mandy are you OK?
Mandy shakes her head.
Mandy Rose: So I’ve just been with Sonya and the medical team has confirmed she will be out of action for the next month after what Ronda and Shayna did to her!
She looks to be near tears and furious as she speaks.
Mandy Rose: Sonya told me not to do anything stupid and be careful. That I should wait till she comes back before I go after them.
Renee Young: So what’s next?
Mandy Rose: I will be entering the Queen of the Ring tournament!
Another name throws her name into the hat for the tournament starting next week!
Mandy Rose: And when I win, I’ll have the Women’s Universal title! I dare you to cash in on me Shayna! I’ll make you kiss the rose.
Mandy walks off a mix between angry and upset as we cut to a commercial break once again.
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When we come back from the commercial break, we can see LANA standing in the ring and she is dressed to wrestle! The first time we have seen since Rusev was released from the company. She looks very nervous as she waits in the ring for her opponent tonight.
*NUMBER ONE*
Boos from the live crowd as MIA YIM makes her way out and wastes little time sliding into the ring as she comes face to face with the nervous Lana.
Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and right now we are going to see Mia Yim take on Lana.
Elias: And this could be seen as a warm-up from Mia Yim who will be entering the Queen of the Ring tournament starting next week!
Mia is talking a ton of trash to Lana who goes to the corner and is clearly nervous as the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!
Match 5: Mia Yim vs Lana
Match summary: Mia Yim could end this in the first 30 seconds but she insists on toying with Lana. Lana gets a mini fight back by slapping Mia Yim and looks like she might stun her but Mia stops playing and hits PROTECT YA NECK for the win!
Winner via pinfall: Mia Yim (2:03)
Mia Yim gets to her feet and wipes her feet on the mat almost like she is scuffing dirt onto the laid-out Lana as her arm is raised into the air.
Michael Cole: A dominant win for Mia Yim tonight and it puts her in good stead ahead of The Queen of the Ring tournament.
Elias: There are a lot of superstars from Raw who will be determined to not only win but to stake their claim ahead of the upcoming draft in four weeks.
Back in the ring, we can hear Mia Yim trash-talking the crowd and promising she will soon become Queen as we cut backstage…
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As we cut see SHEAMUS walking through the back dressed in his Peaky Blinders style attire before being stopped by RENEE YOUNG!
Renee Young: Sheamus last night you came very close to becoming the number one contender for the Universal title but Andrade was able to pick up the win thanks to a distraction from Zelina…
Sheamus: His usual strategy.
Renee Young: Sounds like you are unhappy about it.
Sheamus: I mean I asked Cesaro to make sure all of The Ungovernables stayed backstage but I forgot that Andrade can’t go anywhere without Zelina holding his hand!
The Celtic Warrior is heated here.
Sheamus: But that’s fine because later on tonight I get to kick Andrade’s teeth down his throat!
Sheamus goes to walk off but stops for a moment and turns back to the camera.
Sheamus: I should ask Cesaro. I’ve got a personal message for you. Are you happy hanging out with these cowards? You used to not just set the bar, you were the bar. Now?
Sheamus shakes his head.
Sheamus: I think you’ve gone soft.
Sheamus walks off now bringing the promo to an end as we cut to a commercial break.
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When we return from the commercial break, we can see CESARO watching a monitor backstage and hearing the last line from Sheamus which clearly annoys him. He goes to walk away when he is approached by known instigator CHARLY CARUSO!
Charly Caruso: Cesaro, Sheamus had a lot to say about your fellow teammates and yourself what do you have to say in response?
Cesaro goes to answer but before he can speak, ZELINA VEGA walks into the shot with the rest of THE UNGOVERNABLES BEHIND HER as she looks to speak instead.
Zelina Vega: I can speak on his behalf.
Cesaro looks at her but doesn’t say anything letting one of the leaders speak.
Zelina Vega: Cesaro has moved on to better tag team partners. More successful ones.
Cesaro doesn’t seem to fully agree with her words but the rest seem to be in full agreement with Zelina.
Zelina Vega: Sheamus got outsmarted and outwrestled last night by Andrade.
Cesaro has a funny look at that line but Andrade smugly smirks in the background clearly agreeing with Zelina.
Zelina Vega: And Andrade will do it again in tonight’s main event.
She looks at her clients before looking at Cesaro who takes a moment but does nod agreeing with Vega. Zelina turns back to the camera.
Zelina Vega: And by the way, Mustafa what happened tonight was just a taste of what Angel wants to do after you got lucky.
Angel nods looking furious as Shinsuke puts his hand on the shoulder.
Zelina Vega: He will not only give you the beating you deserve in tonight’s main event but next week he and Shinsuke will batter you and your pal Ziggler too!
Angel steps forward.
Angel Garza: You think someone like me is stupid? I know a trick when I see one and you two worked together to keep the title away from me.
One hell of a theory by Garza.
Angel Garza: Because you know when that title gets into my hands, you’ll never get it back.
Shinsuke looks to calm him down as Zelina finishes the promo off for them.
Zelina Vega: In tonight’s main event you will see the power of the Ungovernables and whilst we had setbacks last night…
She looks at Dijakovic and Angel when she says that.
Zelina Vega: Soon all of my clients will be draped in gold!
The promo comes to an end with Zelina having a wicked smile on her face standing in front of her clients as we cut elsewhere backstage…
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As we can see THE DIVAS OF DOOM are in the medical room now as NATALYA is getting checked over after tapping out to Shayna Baszler earlier tonight. BETH PHOENIX steps forward looking to speak.
Beth Phoenix: Shayna, Ronda I won’t even bother naming the other two because you two are not even worth being named!
Ouch!
Beth Phoenix: What you tried to do last night to Becky was one of the most cowardly and evil things I’ve ever seen in my career!
And she’s watched her husband’s career!
Beth Phoenix: You tried to attack a pregnant woman four-on-one! Who does that?
Beth is furious as Natalya nods along agreeing with her best friend.
Beth Phoenix: I’ve had my issues with Becky…
Natalya: As have I!
Beth Phoenix: But doing that to anyone, is something I will not stand for.
Nattie defiantly nods in the background agreeing with her best friend.
Beth Phoenix: I promise that whilst I’m still around, I will do whatever it takes to take you people down!
Natalya in the background winces in pain as the trainer asks if she is fine and she nods before speaking.
Natalya: Ronda, I trained you and I made sure you were ready to come to WWE. I’ve not been a saint but I regret ever welcoming you to the WWE!
She shakes her head and leaves the table still wincing.
Natalya: Teaching you the techniques of the dungeon. Well, there are a few tricks I’ve not taught you!
Best watch out Ronda.
Beth Phoenix: But for now, we need to make sure the Women’s Universal title stays out of your hands. And I think it’s only right we enter Queen of the Ring.
Two more women throw their names into the hat.
Beth Phoenix: Because I ain’t letting them take that Women’s Universal title without a fight and I assure you I will be Queen!
Beth though is turned around by Natalya who looks a bit confused.
Natalya: Sorry Beth but there is no one more fitting to be the first-ever Queen of the Ring than the Queen of Harts herself.
Beth smiles shaking her head as the two teammates smile.
Beth Phoenix: Well hopefully I see you in the final.
Nattie nods as the two women stare each other down respectively as the competition carries on within the Women’s division before we cut elsewhere backstage…
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As we can see THE CHURCH OF SETH ROLLINS walking down the hallway towards the ring with AIDEN ENGLISH dressed for action!
Michael Cole: Up next we will see Aiden English of the Church of Seth Rollins in action against Angelo Dawkins! Don’t go anywhere!
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Mod note: I seem to have lost the entrances for this match at some point but before the bell Dawkins had jumped Aiden English laying into him.
Match 6: Angelo Dawkins w/Edge and Big Show vs Aiden English w/Seth Rollins and The Authors of Pain
Match summary: Angelo Dawkins carries on the anger from before the bell and pummels Aiden English who struggles to stay in this match. He keeps having to go outside the ring and Seth tries to guide him through the match, helping Aiden try to pick up his first singles win in years. But whilst Aiden has moments where he shows his skills, the majority of the match is controlled by Angelo Dawkins as Edge and Big Show cheer their friend on happily. Aiden English once again as we hit the 5-minute mark rolls to the outside of the ring and is talking to Seth Rollins and The Authors of Pain.
Angelo shakes his head having enough of this and leaps over the ropes WIPING THE ENTIRE CHRUCH OUT! Angelo Dawkins grabs hold of Aiden English and brings him into the ring as he sets him up for the BLOCKBUSTER… AND CONNECTS! Angelo makes the cover… But the referee is distracted by THE AUTHORS OF PAIN! Edge and Big Show seeing this sprint around the ring and pull Akam and Rezar off the ring apron as they start brawling outside the ring.
As they fight Angelo gets to his feet confused… AS SETH RUNS INTO THE RING AND SPINS HIM AROUND FOR A RIPCORD KNEE! Angelo is staggered as Seth runs off the ropes and hits THE CURB STOMP FOR GOOD MEASURE! Seth leaves the ring as Aiden English comes to and sees Angelo down as Seth nods. The referee turns around and Aiden makes the cover picking up a shock win THANKS TO SETH ROLLINS!
Winner via pinfall: Aiden English (7:24)
Aiden English breaks the cover after the 3 count and looks to be in shock as Seth Rollins slides into the ring and pushes the referee away from Aiden English as he personally lifts his arm into the air as they celebrate the victory tonight.
Michael Cole: Aiden English wins but not without help from Seth Rollins again damn it!
Elias: I hate him but he is proving to be a positive influence on Aiden English and getting him wins.
As commentary discusses Seth helping Aiden English pick up a win for once, the brawl outside the ring carries on as Seth leaves the ring to the outside and grabs a steel chair. Big Show and Edge look like they might be about to win out BUT SETH CLOCKS BIG SHOW IN THE LEG WITH THE STEEL CHAIR! Big Show buckles as Akam takes control and Edge gets a CHAIR SHOT TO THE BACK FROM SETH! Akam and Rezar lift each man up and connect with THE SUPER COLLIDER ON THE RING FLOOR!
Loud boos from the crowd but Seth looks at Angelo in the ring and isn’t done! He slides the chair to Aiden and tells him to use it. Aiden picks it up nodding and SMASHES ANGELO IN THE BACK SEVERAL TIMES WITH IT! He wails on Angelo on the mat giving him a beating before dropping it. Seth though isn’t done and slides into the ring as he tells Aiden to put the chair under Angelo’s head! Seth does as he backs up in the corner…
Michael Cole: Don’t do it, Seth!
CURB STOMP ONTO THE STEEL CHAIR BY SETH! Brutal assault by the visionary for Monday Night Raw and finally security make their way to stop the church who retreat up the ramp happy with the damage they have done. The security team checks on Angelo before calling medics to the ring to check on Angelo who isn’t moving. Edge and Big Show are just coming to as they see what happened to Angelo in the ring and look devastated.
Elias: Another sickening assault from Seth Rollins tonight!
Michael Cole: Someone needs to put a stop to him!
Elias: Our medical team is going to check on Angelo Dawkins. We will be right back.
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When we return from the commercial break, we cut to NOAM DAR who has a smug smirk on his face. He chews his gum and is beaming from ear to ear as he gets ready to speak.
Noam Dar: Last night, I once again proved I am not just a star. No, I am a supernova!
Noam is very full of himself as always.
Noam Dar: I am shining bright and I deserve to be a champion on this brand.
Dar gets slightly serious for a moment.
Noam Dar: I mean the draft is coming up and I need to remind the commissioner how much of a star I am!
Nothing is bigger than Noam Dar’s ego.
Noam Dar: And whilst I would love to hold the Cruiserweight title once again, it’s time for something new.
He pauses for a moment before unzipping his tracksuit to show a shirt with the American flag on it.
Noam Dar: It’s time to give the United States a champion they can be truly proud of.
He chews his gum in his usual disrespectful manner.
Noam Dar: A champion who can show the youth of today how to deal with being better than everyone older than you already.
The ego on Dar is something else.
Noam Dar: Chad Gable ya dafty. I’ll be seeing you real soon.
The promo comes to an end as Dar spits his gum onto the floor in a disgusting manner and the show cuts to elsewhere backstage…
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As we can see CHAD GABLE and KURT ANGLE standing backstage. Kurt gets an even louder pop than normal due to being in his home state. Chad looks to speak first out of the two though he winces slightly as he moves forward.
Chad Gable: Last night I stepped into the first-ever fight pit match against a man twice the size of me.
Some would say that makes him a shorty G. Fuck you, Vince.
Chad Gable: In a match where the only way to escape was to knock him out or force him to tap out.
Kurt steps forward like a proud dad.
Kurt Angle: And he was able to bring the big man down to his knees, twisting his ankle until it broke!
Gable nods smiling at Kurt before turning back to the camera.
Chad Gable: I learned from the best.
That is a heart-warming line from Gable who lifts his United States title into the air.
Chad Gable: But after tonight’s main event, where I look forward to beating The Ungovernables…
Angle nods agreeing with Gable.
Chad Gable: I once again want to know who is next.
He puts his United States title on his shoulder as he carries on his speech.
Chad Gable: Who is going to step up? Because whoever it is, I am ready willing and Gable!
Chad finishes on his signature line as the promo comes to an end with a smiling Kurt and a focused Chad being the final thing we see before the commercial break.
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*FORTUNE RISING*
A decent pop from the live crowd as we return from the commercial break as XIA LI makes her way out! Noticeably without her tag team partner Taynara Conti, Xia is going to fight Naomi alone tonight in a Queen of the Ring preview.
Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and right now we are going to see two of the women entering Queen of the Ring in action against each other.
Elias: Xia Li’s martial arts background is very unique and she might shock a few people throughout the tournament.
Michael Cole: We also noticeably can see no Taynara Conti at ringside.
Elias: Xia told me earlier tonight that she wants Conti to only come out if Sasha tries to get involved. Xia wants to do it herself.
*AMAZING (REMIX)*
A decent mixed reaction from the live crowd as NAOMI walks out. She may have the feel of the glow attire but there is very little dancing from Naomi as she walks down the ramp and looks determined to carry on her momentum recently.
Michael Cole: Naomi returned just before Wrestlemania with a whole new attitude and it has been working out for her.
Elias: She has picked up a few wins on Raw and I’d have to say as a former two-time Women’s Champion she might be the favorite to win the whole tournament.
Michael Cole: Noticeably no Sasha Banks out here either.
Elias: I did ask Naomi about the alliance with Sasha Banks but I got told it was none of my business.
Back in the ring, both women look at each other ready for a fight after issues the last couple of weeks and the referee calls for the bell to get this match underway!
Match 7: Naomi vs Xia Li
Match summary: This match starts off with a series of strikes as Xia Li aggressively goes after Naomi. Naomi though holds her own and with her unique brand of athleticism takes control of the match, laying into Xia Li as the first-ever Chinese superstar on Raw struggles to survive. And in the end, Naomi’s veteran experience proves to be too much as she connects with FEEL THE GLOW slamming the head of Xia Li into the mat and hooking the leg to carry on her momentum ahead of Queen of the Ring!
Winner via pinfall: Naomi (6:24)
Once again a mixed reaction from the live crowd as Naomi celebrates her victory tonight and gets her arm raised by the referee. None of the feel-the-glow dancing or celebration, just focus after getting the job done.
Michael Cole: Another win for Naomi as she marches on towards Queen of the Ring.
Elias: And as we said, she has to be one of the favorites to win in my honest opinion. She seems to have re-found what made her a two-time women’s champion.
Michael Cole: Xia Li though had a promising showing.
Elias: As I said, she may surprise people and who knows? We have not seen a tournament like the Queen of the Ring since the Mae Young Classic. That might suit Xia Li better than other more experienced wrestlers.
Naomi carries on her celebrations in the ring we cut to the backstage area…
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As we see MANSOOR sitting down backstage on a bench. He doesn’t look happy as he shakes his head before speaking.
Mansoor: Noam Dar. You have no honor. No respect.
Mansoor looks disgusted.
Mansoor: You must bring shame to your family but enjoy your tainted victory.
Mansoor gets to his feet clearly still unhappy about the loss to Dar last night.
Mansoor: I promise the people watching me back home. My friends, my family and the people in my homeland…
Who only get house shows in this timeline because I am not doing Saudi PPVs.
Mansoor: I will always fight the right way and with honor. Even if I don’t win, I can promise you that.
Mansoor stands there with his chest out proudly as we cut to another commercial break.
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I always forget how good this theme song is. A fairly decent reaction but nothing too loud as ZACK RYDER walks out onto the top of the entrance ramp. He poses for the fans before slapping hands with some kids and heads to the ring.
Michael Cole: Zack Ryder is a former United States, Intercontinental and tag team champion in WWE. Not someone to overlook.
Elias: And even someone of his caliber knows he will have to impress ahead of the draft. That is the quality of the WWE roster.
Zack is in the ring as Daivari is talking trash to him. The referee then calls for the bell to get this match underway.
Match 8: Zack Ryder vs Ariya Daivari
Match summary: A fairly short match before the main event and Zack Ryder controls the majority of the encounter with Daivari getting very little offense on Ryder. In the end, he picks up the win with the EL-BRO DROP!
Winner via pinfall: Zack Ryder (3:06)
A decent pop from the live crowd as Zack Ryder climbs onto the top rope celebrates to the delight of the fans in the crowd.
Michael Cole: A good win for Zack Ryder who has struggled slightly without his partner Curt Hawkins around.
Elias: We don’t know when he will be back but a win like that could put Zack in line for a good draft sport or even a title shot with or without his friend.
In the ring, we can see Zack carrying on his celebration as we cut elsewhere…
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And we cut to what looks like a pre-recorded press conference as we see ROBERT STONE sitting front and center with CHELSEA GREEN and RAQUEL GONZALEZ on either side of him. At the ends of the table meanwhile are VANESSA BOURNE and ALIYAH. They sit there for a moment before Robert speaks.
Robert Stone: Last night, The Robert Stone Brand had a set back as all businesses do when they are starting up.
Raquel remains stoic whilst Aliyah and Vanessa all nod their heads. Chelsea looks angry however as Robert carries on.
Robert Stone: We tried to make an impact on Raw and Smackdown but we suffered a setback due to biased officiating.
Chelsea snaps her fingers and points toward the camera.
Chelsea Green: Everyone at home saw what happened when the referees sent Robert to the back.
Vanessa Bourne: He has a license!
Chelsea Green: He has a manager’s license!
Robert shakes his head as Raquel shakes her head and sighs not impressed with her teammates.
Robert Stone: I have put an official complaint with Adam Pearce and I am waiting to hear regarding it but for now my clients will move on to our next goal.
He lifts his arm into the air before carrying on.
Robert Stone: Before we go back to dominating NXT, we will bring not only the Queen of the Ring title with us but we will also bring the Women’s Universal title to the Robert Stone Brand.
More women enter the tournament!
Robert Stone: And I will be entering these two ladies next to me into the tournament to represent us!
Raquel doesn’t react to that but Chelsea is beaming with joy as she looks to speak.
Chelsea Green: My entire life I have dreamed of being a Queen. I have always wanted to rule over the girls who just couldn’t measure up to my beauty and skill…
Chelsea looks around as Vanessa and Aliyah are oblivious to the subtle jab whilst Raquel rolls her eyes.
Chelsea Green: I will be a gracious Queen and bring true class to the Women’s Universal title.
Robert looks to Raquel and seems to gesture to see if Raquel has anything she wants to say but she remains silent so Robert brings the promo to a close.
Robert Stone: This message was brought to you by the best brand in Women’s Wrestling, If you want the best women’s wrestlers: come to the Robert Stone Brand.
A cheesy smile from Robert Stone as the promo ends and we cut elsewhere backstage…
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As we can see THE USOS in the trainer room. JIMMY USO is being checked by the medics, focusing on his back after the brutal powerbomb he took last night as JEY USO watches on.
Jey Uso: How is he doing doc?
Christopher Amann: He’ll be OK to wrestle in tonight’s main event but I’d recommend taking it easy tonight if he can.
Jimmy nods slightly wincing but gets off the table.
Jey Uso: Thanks doc.
As The Usos go to leave though the door comes over and NAOMI walks into the room.
Naomi: So you are going to wrestle with an injured back after losing last night?
Jey turns around to confront her.
Jey Uso: Yeah we are going to…
Naomi: I was talking to my husband Jey!
Jimmy gets up.
Jimmy Uso: Yeah I’m going to wrestle. Hell if we win we might get another shot for the tag belts…
Naomi: And fight in a match that favors the Ungovernables again? Roman is right. You two have become fools.
Naomi turns to leave.
Jimmy Uso: What did you say?
Naomi ignores her husband and carries on walking off. Jimmy goes after her but Jey stops him for the moment.
Jey Uso: Leave her Uce. You can talk to her later. We’ve got a match to go win.
Jimmy shakes his head before leaving the room joining his brother as they head out of the medical room and towards the ring!
Michael Cole: Well up next we will see our twelve-man tag main event! Do not go anywhere!
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When we return from the commercial break, instead of cutting straight to the ring we instead cut to the commentary team located adjacent to the entrance ramp as they welcome us back to the show.
Michael Cole: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and we are about to see our main event as The Ungovernables take on Chad Gable, Mustafa Ali, Sheamus, The Usos and Kalisto in a twelve-man tag.
Elias: But we have a medical update after the vicious attack by the Church of Seth Rollins on Angelo Dawkins.
Michael Cole: Angelo Dawkins will be out of action for the next four weeks due to the vicious attack by the group. We wish him all the best in his recovery.
Elias: But that is not all. Edge and Big Show have demanded the chance to get revenge and on next week’s Raw they will team up to take on The Authors of Pain!
The Rated-R Show debuts next week!
*FEARLESS WARRIOR*
A decent pop from the live crowd as KALISTO is the first member of his team to make his way out. A slightly redder mask their usual and Kalisto does look more pissed off due to his issues with Angel Garza the last few weeks on Raw.
Michael Cole: Every man in this team has a problem with the Ungovernables. They have made a lot of enemies.
Elias: If you mess with the mask of a luchador, you better expect consequences.
*DONE WITH THAT (DAY ONE REMIX)*
A slightly louder reaction as THE USOS make their way out. JIMMY USO noticeably winces slightly as he walks out and is a bit slower whilst JEY USO looks to be fuming as he marches to the ring ready for a fight. Jimmy takes his time a bit more and fist-bumps Kalisto once inside the ring.
Michael Cole: We saw some harsh words from Jimmy’s wife Naomi before the commercial break. I wonder if that will distract The Usos tonight.
Elias: Clearly it has gotten to Jey. No one wants to hear from their sister-in-law that their cousin who is the head of their family is disappointed in them.
*WRITTEN IN MY FACE*
SHEAMUS marches out next getting a good pop from the live crowd as he beats his chest before marching down the entrance ramp. Like two-thirds of the ring, he is looking especially pissed off as he heads to the ring.
Michael Cole: Sheamus had requested The Ungovernables stay in the back during his match with Andrade but Zelina Vega made her presence felt as Andrade walked out number one contender to the Universal title.
Elias: And I feel like Cesaro might get some of the heat for that from his former tag team partner during this encounter.
*GO HARD*
A very good pop as well for MUSTAFA ALI as he walks out holding his Cruiserweight title which he shows off to the crowd but he also is in a bad mood. Ali is noticeably slightly limping as well, selling the beatdown he suffered backstage earlier in the night from Shinsuke Nakamura and Angel Garza.
Michael Cole: Ali was able to retain his Cruiserweight title over Angel Garza last night keeping his two hundred-day-plus reign going but not without controversy.
Elias: Without Ziggler stopping The Ungovernables and attacking Angel Garza, we would be looking at a new Cruiserweight Champion right now!
*ELITE*
A good pop from the crowd as CHAD GABLE walks out with the United States title around his waist and he might be the only member of his team in a good mood tonight. The pop gets even louder as KURT ANGLE joins him at the top of the entrance ramp and they walk to the ring together. Once inside the ring Gable tries to cheer up some of his teammates ahead of this match.
Michael Cole: Chad Gable stepped into the first-ever Fight Pit match and walked out still the United States Champion.
Elias: And would you listen to that reaction for Kurt Angle? They love him in his home state!
*COAT OF ARMS*
Loud boos from the crowd as THE UNGOVERNABLES walkout led by ZELINA VEGA and ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS. The leaders are soon followed by CESARO, ILJA DRAGUNOV, DOMINIK DIJAKOVIC and SHINSUKE NAKAMURA as the group walks towards the ring. Dominik Dijakovic noticeably limps as they walk down the entrance ramp.
Michael Cole: A united front as they walk to the ring and Zelina looks to get her clients to prove they control this brand in tonight’s main event.
Elias: Beating a well-oiled unit like this will be a hard feat for their opponents going into this main event.
Once in the ring, The Ungovernables talk to each other as Sheamus dares Andrade to start and fight him. Cesaro tells Sheamus to back off before agreeing to start for his team. The Celtic Warrior though is told to step out as Jey demands to start. Sheamus shakes his head but instead of arguing heads to the ring apron as the match starts with Jey Uso and Cesaro in the ring!
Main event: The Ungovernables w/Zelina Vega vs Sheamus, Chad Gable, Mustafa Ali, The Usos and Kalisto w/Kurt Angle
Match summary: Jey starts off fired up and hammers on Cesaro with a series of punches with the hot head clearly not happy about the comments from his sister-in-law before the bell. Cesaro even has to tag out bringing Shinsuke into the match as Sheamus smirks on the ring apron, angering his former partner. A lot of this match is a mixture of different rivals getting to step into the ring with each other with the main story beats for this match being:
· Cesaro and Sheamus get to face off during the match and after some trash talk, both men hammer one each. It is short but noticeably Cesaro chooses to fight his former friend in an honourable fashion.
· Kalisto gets to show off some of his Lucha skills and gets a better reaction as the match goes on but he especially goes after Angel Garza once again.
· We see Jey being very angry throughout the match and acting a bit hot-headed with Jimmy having to calm his brother down.
· Dominik Dijakovic shows off his power during the match but noticeably is struggling due to the damage done to his leg by Chad Gable the previous night.
· Mustafa Ali and Angel Garza when in the ring together start hammering on each other when in the ring together, showing their hatred for each other after what happened during last night’s title match.
· Chad Gable shows off hitting a series of suplexes and even gets a fair few of the fans who were chanting Angle at him to start chanting his name.
· Andrade tags in and out in a fairly rapid fashion not wanting to stay in too long during the match, with his Universal title match in 4 weeks in mind but when he is in, he goes after everyone in a vicious fashion though he looks to avoid Sheamus.
· At one point in the match whilst the referee is distracted Zelina tries to repeat her antics from last night with a hurricanrana but slips off the apron and lands on her ankle awkwardly. The referee has to throw up an X causing a bit of a stutter to the match before getting it back on track.
As we get to the closing stages of the match, it has descended into chaos and the match has fallen apart with both teams brawling around ringside with Chad Gable and Mustafa Ali brawling off with Shinsuke Nakamura and Angel Garza, Cesaro and Dragunov battling with Jey and Jimmy Uso leaving Kalisto and Dijakovic the legal men in the ring. However whilst the referee is watching the in-ring action ANDRADE CLOCKS SHEAMUS WITH ONE OF THE TAG TEAM TITLES! In the ring Dijakovic overpowers Kalisto and hits FEAST YOUR EYES FOR THE WIN!
Winners via pinfall: The Ungovernables (18:28)
Boos from the fans as Dominik Dijakovic picks up the win for his team as Andrade joins him inside the ring to celebrate the victory whilst in the crowd we can see the rest of the Ungovernables brawling with Ali, Gable and The Usos!
Michael Cole: Once again the teamwork of the Ungovernables proves to be the difference and they pick up the win.
Elias: As the match broke down and with the referee having his eye on something else, Andrade pounced and helped make sure his team won.
Michael Cole: Zelina will certainly see it as leading by example when she watches the match back and Dijakovic will look to use that win to state a claim to…
*NEXT BIG THING*
A massive pop from the live crowd as BROCK LESNAR STORMS OUT FROM THE BACK AND SPRINTS TO THE RING! He wants revenge! Andrade charges at him as soon as he comes into the ring BUT GETS SLAMMED DOWN BY BROCK! Brock gets back up as DIJAKOVIC GOES FOR A BIG BOOT… BROCK COUNTERS AND SCOOPS HIM UP INTO AN F5! Effortless as we cut to the entrance ramp and see PAUL HEYMAN WITH A MASSIVE SMIRK AS HE WANTS HIS CLIENT TO GO TO TOWN ON THEM!
Andrade gets back to his feet and looks at Brock Lesnar as he stands all alone with the beast himself… AND SLIDES OUT OF THE RING! Andrade wants none of Brock Lesnar as he retreats out of the ring to the outside… BROUGE KICK! Sheamus lays him out as revenge for the title shot during the match and last night! Brock has a mini staredown with Sheamus BUT GETS WHACKED IN THE BACK BY DIJAKOVIC! The giant attacks Brock and Sheamus with no skin in this game and walks off having gotten his revenge.
Dijakovic tries to overpower Brock and gets off a few knee strikes with his left leg before looking to lift Brock up for another FEAST YOUR EYES… BUT HIS LEG GIVES WAY AND BROCK LANDS BEHIND HIM! Brock doesn’t stop there as he starts to take Dijakovic to SUPLEX CITY SLAMMING HIM AROUND THE RING! Andrade gets to his feet and sees what Brock Lesnar is doing and HE FLEES THROUGH THE CROWD! Brock grabs Dijakovic one more time and HITS ANOTHER F5 PLANTING DIJAKOVIC ONCE AGAIN!
Michael Cole: Brock Lesnar is back with a vengeance tonight and has destroyed Dominik Dijakovic tonight!
Elias: Paul Heyman sent a warning last night but no one expected the Beast himself to return tonight!
Michael Cole: And we saw how Andrade reacted once Brock got his hands on him!
Elias: Andrade is making a ton of enemies ahead of his Universal title match in four weeks. Will it come back to bite him?
The show comes to a close as we see Brock Lesnar in the ring posing over the fallen Dominik Dijakovic as Andrade stands at the top of the entrance ramp as Raw fades to black!
Matches confirmed for next week:
Tag team match:
Edge and The Big Show vs The Authors of Pain
Tag team match:
Mustafa Ali and Dolph Ziggler vs Shinsuke Nakamura and Angel Garza
And
Queen of the Ring 1st Round matches begin!
Matches confirmed for 4 weeks:
Universal title match:
Aleister Black © vs Andrade Cien Almas
Queen of the Ring
Knoxville, Tennessee
June 6th
Queen of the ring tournament quarter finals:
Brackets TBA
WWE Women’s tag team titles match:
The Hugging Pirates or The Riott Squad © vs Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey
EWR Rating:
68%