24 hours after WWE Payback, the WWE superstars traveled to St. Louis, Missouri which was the destination of this week’s edition of Monday Night RAW. At Payback, Roman Reigns and AJ Styles were involved in an incredible battle, with “The Phenomenal One” making it his purpose to pry away the WWE World Heavyweight Championship from Roman Reigns. However, towards the end of the night, it was Reigns who reigned supreme, and walked away with the title.
However, AJ received an immediate rematch for the championship, and he will take on Roman at WWE Extreme Rules in an “Extreme Rules” match. On the flip side, the McMahon siblings, who’ve never been able to see eye to eye were made the co – authority figures of RAW by the chairman of the board. So this week’s episode was expected to be a memorable one; what happened on the show? Let’s take a look.
WWE opened the show by looking at what happened in the main event of Payback.
In – ring segment
One of the co – authority figures, Stephanie McMahon made her way out to loud boos, but this didn’t hinder the “Billion Dollar Princess”. Stephanie talked about working hand in hand with Shane O’Mac, and tried to make good with her brother. She also said that she had a peace offering for Shane, who then made his out to the ring to loud cheers from the St. Louis crowd.
Stephanie handed Shane the picture his father stomped on before WrestleMania, but Shane wasn’t impressed. He asked Stephanie to give him ideas instead, and both the authority figures went back and forth about what can be done, and took the fans’ vote. However, just as Shane was about to give Stephanie his ideas, Kevin Owens interrupted him!
KO talked about beating Sami last night, and asked for a match for the IC title. He sidestepped Shane, saying he knows Shane won’t do the right thing, and instead started pacifying Stephanie. Stephanie then said that there was a rematch clause in his contract when he lost the title, but before she could go any further, “The Swiss Superman” Cesaro made his way out.
Cesaro talked about making The Miz tap last night, and talked about getting a rematch. Shane McMahon then announced a number one contender’s match between the two, and it was right after the commercial.
Cesaro versus Kevin Owens for the number one contender’s spot for the WWE IC Championship
The champion Miz was on commentary. Cesaro got the upper hand in the early going, before Owens turned things around and connected with a Superkick and a DDT for a near fall. Cesaro showed tremendous strength by delivering a gut wrench suplex from the middle rope. After more back and forth action, Cesaro looked to have had things under control and went for the Cesaro Swing, but Miz interrupted the match, resulting in a DQ win for “The King of Swing”.
Winner by DQ: Cesaro
Rating: ** ½
Owens argued with The Miz before both the superstars attacked Cesaro. Sami Zayn then ran out to make the save, and dropped Miz with the Exploder Suplex, before connecting with the Helluva Kick on Owens.
Backstage, Ambrose confronted Stephanie and told her he didn’t buy the “good side” of her. She then told Ambrose that he could host the Ambrose Asylum later on the show, and she would be his guest.
Backstage, Truth and Breeze talked about having a ring entrance together, and Truth rapped, only to the disapproval of Breeze. Goldust then came in and mocked the duo, before challenging Breeze to a match. Fandango walked in and said he would be by Goldust’s side.
Backstage, Gallows and Anderson talked to AJ, and praised him for his efforts at Payback. Styles was still upset, before Anderson and Gallows told Styles he will beat Roman at Extreme Rules. Roman then made his way into the conversation and asked the duo if that was how it is. Roman said he has respect for AJ, but not for The Bullet Club. He then threw out a challenge for a 6 man tag team match, with AJ and The Bullet Club against Roman and The Usos.
Tyler Breeze (with Truth) versus Goldust (with Fandango)
After going back and forth about tagging with each other, Truth and Goldust found different partners, as Goldust took on Breeze. Breeze tried to take advantage early, but Goldust quickly shut him down. Meanwhile, Truth and Fandango started dancing at ringside, which distracted Goldust, resulting in Breeze rolling him up for the victory.
Winner: Tyler Breeze
Rating: ½ *
In – ring segment
The WWE Tag Team Champions made their way out, and talked about what happened to Enzo past Sunday. They showed a couple of Twitter screenshots, before The Vaudevillains made their way out. They said a real man wouldn’t have fallen down after such an injury, but would have fought valiantly. They then claimed that they had Enzo and Cass beat anyway.
The Dudleys then made their way out, and said no one ever defeated them as they got disqualified. Bubba made fun of Gotch and English and demanded that the Tag Team Tournament be restarted right then and there. Big Cass then made his way out, and ripped on The Dudleys and Vaudevillains leading to an 8 man tag team match.
Big Cass and The New Day versus The Vaudevillains and The Dudley Boyz
The New Day started with great intensity, as Big E dropped Gotch with a splash. However, The Vaudevillains and Dudleys got back into the match and worked on their opponents. After some good back and forth action, Big Cass entered the ring and laid waste to the opposition. He saved Kofi, and ended things with the East River Crossing on D – Von to pick up the victory.
Winners: Big Cass and The New Day
Rating: **
Becky Lynch versus Emma
After weeks of going back and forth on social media and backstage segments, both the women finally faced off before Becky gained the upper hand with arm drags and a flying fist from the apron. However, Emma soon pegged things back, and after controlling the action, she stopped Becky’s resurgence with a thumb to the eye and her finisher to pick up the victory.
Winner: Emma
Rating: * ½
Ambrose Asylum segment
Ambrose made his way out and quickly introduced his guest, Stephanie McMahon. Ambrose then grilled her with questions about her real intentions, and tried to egg her on. Stephanie tried to play nice, but when Ambrose got on Stephanie’s nerves, Stephanie announced that she has now cancelled the Ambrose Asylum segment!
Stephanie then brought Jericho out, and officially announced the re – launch of the Highlight Reel. Ambrose and Jericho stared each other down, before Jericho viciously attacked Ambrose and dropped him with a Code Breaker. He then struck Ambrose with his potted plant, breaking it in the process!
Battle Royale to find the Number One Contender for the WWE United States Championship
After Kalisto managed to defeat Ryback at Payback, WWE decided to crown a new number one contender. Chaos ensued, with Sheamus, Rusev, Del Rio and Zack Ryder remaining as the final four participants! The members of League of Nations eliminated each other, leaving Rusev and Zack as the final two. While Zack tried to build momentum with the WWE Universe behind him, Rusev quickly shut him down and eliminated him to become the new number one contender!
Winner and the New Number One Contender for the WWE US Championship: Rusev
Rusev and Lana were ecstatic, and celebrated Rusev’s victory.
In – ring segment
Charlotte came out with her father, and pledged her innocence about how things ended on Sunday. Flair and Charlotte said they had no idea it would end the way it did, and even brought Charles Robinson out. Robinson swore that Natalya screamed to end the match, but before anything else could happen, Natalya made her way out.
Natalya said she was confident Ric paid off the official, and got into a brawl with Charlotte, sending her to the outside. Natalya then stared Ric down, who removed his jacket and his watch. Natalya slapped Ric and locked him in the Sharpshooter, before Charlotte dragged him out of the ring!
Roman Reigns and The Usos versus AJ Styles and The Bullet Club
After their brief exchange backstage, a huge 6 man tag was made in the main event, with AJ and Karl/Gallows controlling the majority of the match. After an excellent back and forth match-up, Styles connected with the Phenomenal Forearm on Jimmy to pick up the victory for his team.
Winners: AJ Styles and The Bullet Club
Rating: ** ½
Post match, Gallows and Anderson attacked The Usos and laid them out. They handed AJ a chair and egged him on to attack a lifeless Roman. AJ refused, leading to The Usos laying AJ out with a chair instead! AJ then got up and decked The Usos with a chair before Roman dropped him with a Superman Punch. Roman then tossed AJ at ringside and laid him out with a Powerbomb through the announce table to end the show!
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