RAW

We see a recap of Finn Balor defeating Seth Rollins last night at SummerSlam for the Universal Championship.


Finn Balor will relinquish the Universal Title due to his injuries at SummerSlam and will be out of action for at least six months.



Stephanie and Mick Foley introduce the Universal Champion Finn Balor to the ring, and he is wearing a sling on his arm.


Balor says the title represents a lifetime of sacrifices and the ability to achieve anything. He says he wants to thank WWE for the opportunity, and the talent in the back. He actually thanks Rollins.

He relinquishes the belt to Foley, with some hesitation.

As Balor is leaving up the ramp, Seth Rollins comes out  He smirks as he passes Balor on his way to the ring.

Seth suggest he get the title, but then Sami Zayn came out

Before Zayn can even say anything, Chris Jericho comes out , Kevin Owens is not far behind.
Then Enzo and Cass come out.

Roman Reigns come out.
Foley says everyone in the ring deserves a shot, so they will hold a series of matches to crown a new champion next week, and the first one will happen right now.
Sami Zayn will take on Rollins in the first match.


Sami Zayn vs. Seth Rollins 
Seth Rollins won and advances to the fatal 4 way match on RAW to determine the Universal Champion


Neville vs .Kevin Owens.
Jericho does come out to play a distraction but Neville took him out.


Kevin Owens won and advances to the fatal 4 way match on RAW to determine the Universal Champion


KO vs. Seth Rollins would be awesome.



The New Day came out they've been tag team champions for exactly one year as of today. They have a pinata and a kendo stick with them to celebrate

They thank the fans for being vocal during the good times and the bad. Before they can break the pinata, Gallows and Anderson come out to spoil their fun.
They remind New Day they lost by DQ last night and say they deserve a rematch for the tag titles.


Big E vs. Karl Anderson
Big E won



Titus O'Neil is in the ring. He reminds us how it was PTP who lost the titles to New Day one year ago.
He says it was the best thing that could have happened because he was able to drop Darren Young. 

He says Bob Backlund can't make Young great again since he wasn't great to begin with. He blames all his problems on Young.

He invites Young to the ring but nothing happens.

Backlund runs to the ring and Titus goes after him. Backlund puts him in the Cross Face Chicken Wing, but Titus gets out of it and slams him to the mat. 
Young runs to the ring and checks on Backlund. O'Neil grabs him and hits Clash of the Titus. 



We see a recap of what happen in Brock vs. Orton at SummerSlam

Stephanie says Lesnar crossed a line and there will be repercussions



Big Cass vs. Rusev w/ Lana, and  Enzo Amore at ring side.
Big Cass won and advances to the fatal 4 way match on RAW to determine the Universal Champion


The New Women's Champion Charlotte comes out with Dana Brooke

Charlotte says she is greatest athlete in the world and brags about exposing Sasha for what she really is.
It's a quick promo. As she tries to leave, Mick Foley comes out. He says Banks will get a rematch after she is cleared. Charlotte says she should get the night off since she won last night.
He says they have signed the hottest free agent of the new era, and he brings out Bayley.
Bayley says she can't believe this is happening and asks if Foley will give her a hug. Charlotte says there is a reason Bayley was left behind when the rest of the Four Horsewomen were called up. 
Bayley challenges her to a title match. Charlotte says she has to earn it, and she suggests a match with Dana. Foley agrees and books the match.


Bayley vs. Dana Brooke w/ Charlotte at ring side


Bayley won


Sheamus is interviewed about his Best of Seven series with Cesaro. He says Cesaro is like the Suicide Squad, full of hype, but he underdelivers.


Cruiserweight Division begins Sept. 19.



Braun Strowman vs. Johnny Knockout

Braun Strowman won

Strowman makes the ref count to three again after he takes out the jobber with another big move.



The Dudley Boyz come out to say goodbye to WWE Universe.

Bubba says he might get emotional tonight and talks about how they returned one year ago in this very building, they returned to WWE. 
They talk about making history for the past 20 years, and bring up the TLC match with the Hardys and Edge and Christian.
They thank the crowd and say they are honored to end their careers in front of their hometown crowd. Then The Shining Stars' music hits and they come out
Primo and Epico say they got Bubba and D-Von economy tickets to Puerto Rico, but they pit the people who will have to sit next to them.
The Dudleys take them out and hit the 3D and the Wasssup headbutt. Bubba calls for a table.
They set up Primo to put him through the table, but they are attacked by Anderson and Gallows.

Was that truly the last we seen of the Dudley Boyz? I feel they truly didn't retire on their terms.


Roman Reigns vs. Jericho

Kevin Owens came out to try to cause distraction but Reigns still won.


Roman Reigns won and advances to the fatal 4 way next week on RAW for the Universal Title.

Roman Reigns vs. Big Cass vs. KO vs. Seth Rollins in Fatal 4 Way for the Universal Championship


Rating 30/30


it was a decent show. Great matches. But why didn't we get anything answer as to what Brock Lesnar's punishment is. But we'll probably get it soon. But it was decent show as I said.

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