Raw opens with a title card paying tribute to the late Vader before the show goes live in the arena with Kurt Angle.
Baron Corbin makes Jojo introduce him properly after she fails to do so the first time. Angle talks about the Extreme Rules main event and how Brock Lesnar's contract issues may have put the match in jeopardy. Before he can continue, Roman Reigns interrupts.
Reigns said that he wanted to hear what Angle had to say in person, but then Lashley comes out and says he deserves to hear the explanation just as much as Reigns does because he is involved in the match as well.
Reigns and Bobby trade some insults about their pasts. Lashley mocks Reigns for failing against Lesnar and Reigns calls out Lashley for leaving 10 years ago. Angle says there won't be the planned match at Extreme Rules due to Lesnar's issues.
The Revival come out while Lashley and Reigns argue about who should be the rightful challenger. The Revival challenged Bobby and Roman to another tag match and Corbin books it for right now.
Roman Reigns vs. The Revival
The Revival won
Bray Wyatt and Matt Hardy give a quick promo directed at the B Team before heading to the ring.
Curtis Axel vs. Matt Hardy
Curtis Axel won
Wyatt and Hardy applaud Axel for his win, which surprises and delights Axel and Dallas.
AOP vs. Two Jobbers
AOP won
Alexa Bliss comes to the ring accompanied by Mickie James to talk about winning the title from Nia Jax at Money in the Bank and being put through a table last week.
Natalya comes out and warns Bliss about how much time Ronda has left on her suspension. Bliss finds a few reasons to make fun of Nattie, including her love of social media. Natalya informs Bliss they have a singles match right now thanks to Kurt Angle. Nia Jax comes out to give Natalya some backup.
Natalya vs. Alexa Bliss
Natalya won
Sasha and Bayley and Ember Moon vs. The Riott Squad
The Riott Squad won
Bayley immediately runs in and assaults Banks with a series of lefts and rights..
Bayley continues the beatdown and runs Banks into the middle turnbuckle. She looks like she is going to leave, but then she grabs Banks and slams her on the floor. She rams Banks into the steel steps twice. The crowd cheers as Bayley's music hits and she walks up the ramp.
Rawley vs. No Way Jose
Before the match, Rawley runs down all of Jose's dancers at ringside. He takes a cheap shot at Jose after telling him a rematch won't be happening. The crowd chants for Todd, the guy Mojo insulted and then Mojo dropped No Way Jose with a right hand.
Backstage we see Angle tell Bayley she needs anger counseling. Hopefully, Dr. Shelby makes a return. I wish they’d just create the dang match already.
Braun Strowman and KO vs. Finn Balor and Constable Baron Corbin
Corbin tags himself in, so Balor kicks him off the apron. Corbin pulls Balor out and the brawl in the aisle. The ref counts them out as they fight on the stage.
Braun Strowman and Kevin Owens won as result to a count out.
Owens celebrates the win and offers a handshake to Braun. The big man looks at his hand for a long time before Owens realizes what he is thinking and runs away.
Owens is shown hightailing it to the parking lot only to find
Strowman has already taken his keys from the valet stand. Braun apparently flipped over his car by himself. Strowman laughs and walks off while Owens watches some guys put out a fire on his car.
Dolph Ziggler (c) vs Seth Rollins for the IC Title
McIntyre pulls the ref out of the ring and causes a DQ to end
the match. McIntyre and Ziggler attack Rollins after the match and looked to cause even more damage but Reigns came out to make the save.
He Spears Ziggler at ringside before heading into the ring to fight McIntyre. He sends McIntyre out of the ring with a Superman Punch.
Seth Rollins won by DQ but Ziggler is still the Intercontinental Champion.
The show ends with Reigns helping Rollins to his feet.
Rating: 70/70
Decent show and matches as we look forward to Extreme Rules.
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