RAW Review (29th of July)
We're continuing the road to Summerslam as we get right back into the swing of storylines following RAW Reunion last week. Things were picked by up from the jump so let's take a look at what went down last night!
R-Truth (C) & Carmella Vs. Drake Maverick & Renee Mitchell (Mixed Tag Lumberjack Match)
First of all, what?? Secondly, this match was mainly designed for some comedy. Truth and Maverick battled for a bit while Truth was taunting him. Carmella and Renee went at it a little then Carmella slaps Drake. Truth then lays out Drake with an Implant Facebuster for the win, retaining his title! Afterwards, all of the lumberjacks come into the ring and all at once they pin Truth. Turns out the man who was legit on top of Truth was Mike Kanellis, therefore Mike became the new 24/7 Champion!
Backstage we see Mike Kanellis running away from the lumberjacks as he locks himself into a room. As the superstars bang on the door, Maria Kanellis comes up and fakes having problems with her pregnancy in order to get everyone away from the door. She then orders Mike to open the door but he wasn't convinced that Maria was actually there. Maria then says that if Mike doesn't open the door, she will kick it down and kick him in his VAGINA! Yep......TMI.
Backstage we see Mike Kanellis running away from the lumberjacks as he locks himself into a room. As the superstars bang on the door, Maria Kanellis comes up and fakes having problems with her pregnancy in order to get everyone away from the door. She then orders Mike to open the door but he wasn't convinced that Maria was actually there. Maria then says that if Mike doesn't open the door, she will kick it down and kick him in his VAGINA! Yep......TMI.
Gauntlet Match, Winner Will Face AJ Styles At Summerslam
This match was to determine who will face AJ Styles for the United States Championship at Summerslam. Rey eliminates Cesaro first with the 619 followed by a Splash off the top rope. Sami Zayn was next but didn't last long at all as he was eliminated within 20 seconds. Rey then encounters his former rival, Andrade. They battled for quite a bit til Andrade hits the Hammerlock DDT for the pin, eliminating Rey. Ricochet was the last and final competitor then this was where the match picked up. Andrade and Ricochet had such good chemistry together and it showed during the action between the two. Ricochet nails the 630 Splash for the win, becoming the #1 contender for the US title! Afterwards, he cuts a basic promo talking about winning the title at Summerslam while AJ can be seen backstage laughing at him.
Backstage we see Mike and Maria Kanellis as Mike tells Maria that his 24/7 Championship victory was dedicated to her. Maria then proceeds to tell Mike to get on his back as she demands a referee to come over so she can officially pin him. This poor basturd actually goes through with this and takes the falls so Maria becomes the new 24/7 Champion, becoming a FIRST EVER pregnant champion, and parades the title around like a trophy by showing it off to other superstars.
A Moment of Bliss segment was next as Alexa and Nikki Cross talk about RAW Reunion for a little bit then Alexa tells us that she has some footage to show us that would be shocking to see. We see footage of Natayla training with Fit Finlay as he demonstrates how to escape Becky Lynch's Dis-Arm-Her. Becky interrupts the training routine by kneeing Finlay in the balls and applying the Dis-Arm-Her on Natayla. She then calls Finlay a traitor for showing Natayla the escape route and leaves. Alexa was appalled by the footage and continues to talk down on Becky til Becky appears on the titantron. Becky basically warns Alexa that she hasn't forgotten about their feud on Smackdown a couple of years ago, and that she will take care of her later in the night.
Backstage we see Mike and Maria Kanellis as Mike tells Maria that his 24/7 Championship victory was dedicated to her. Maria then proceeds to tell Mike to get on his back as she demands a referee to come over so she can officially pin him. This poor basturd actually goes through with this and takes the falls so Maria becomes the new 24/7 Champion, becoming a FIRST EVER pregnant champion, and parades the title around like a trophy by showing it off to other superstars.
A Moment of Bliss segment was next as Alexa and Nikki Cross talk about RAW Reunion for a little bit then Alexa tells us that she has some footage to show us that would be shocking to see. We see footage of Natayla training with Fit Finlay as he demonstrates how to escape Becky Lynch's Dis-Arm-Her. Becky interrupts the training routine by kneeing Finlay in the balls and applying the Dis-Arm-Her on Natayla. She then calls Finlay a traitor for showing Natayla the escape route and leaves. Alexa was appalled by the footage and continues to talk down on Becky til Becky appears on the titantron. Becky basically warns Alexa that she hasn't forgotten about their feud on Smackdown a couple of years ago, and that she will take care of her later in the night.
The Revival (C) Vs. The Usos Vs. The Club (RAW Tag Team Championships)
Pretty good tag match! This was randomly thrown together but it did serve its purpose by displaying some good action. The big spot of the match came when everyone was outside of the ring while Jimmy Uso and Scott Dawson were on the top rope. Jimmy hooks Dawson for a Suplex and proceeds to do so on top of everyone at ringside! When the action continues back into the ring, Gallows tags himself in but Dawson was unaware of it and along with Dash Wilder performs the Shatter Machine on Jimmy. Anderson kicks Dawson out then performs the Magic Killer with Gallows on Jimmy and picks up the win! Gallows and Anderson become the new RAW Tag Champs!
The Viking Raiders Vs. Local Competitors
Again we have a squash match for the Viking Raiders as they destroy their opponents. They defeated them very quickly with the Viking Experience finisher.
Becky Lynch Vs. Alexa Bliss
Fine match here as Becky and Alexa had a competitive bout. Alexa was in control for a bit then Becky fought back whilst gaining momentum. Becky performed the Explorer Suplex then suddenly Alexa clutches her right ankle, crying in pain. Nikki and the referee immediately check on her then a doctor comes over to check on her as well. The doctor states that she can no longer continue the match so the referee calls the match off. Becky was declared the winner and this sets off Nikki Cross as she gets in Becky's face, shouts at her, then challenges her to a match.
Becky Lynch Vs. Nikki Cross
This was a throwaway match as nothing special really went down here. Alexa was at ringside with her right ankle propped up on a chair, so you know for sure right there if she was really injured or not. Becky hits the Man-handle Slam on Nikki for the win, then immediately afterwards Alexa runs in and attacks her! Alexa and Nikki ganged up on Becky for a little then Natayla runs out for what it looks like to even the odds. Natayla instead turned her intentions to Becky as she applies the Sharpshooter on her as payback for attacking her earlier in the night.
Backstage, Natayla was interviewed for what she did to Becky as she claims that this rivalry between them is professional. She then reigns down confusion as she challenges Becky to a Submission Match at Summerslam, but she states that Becky doesn't have the guts to accept it, so she proceeds to NOT issue the challenge. What??
Backstage, Natayla was interviewed for what she did to Becky as she claims that this rivalry between them is professional. She then reigns down confusion as she challenges Becky to a Submission Match at Summerslam, but she states that Becky doesn't have the guts to accept it, so she proceeds to NOT issue the challenge. What??
Seth Rollins Vs. Dolph Ziggler
Before the matchup, fans were shocked as we hear Shawn Michaels' theme song, teasing a surprise appearance by the Hall of Famer. Turned out to be Dolph as he was mocking HBK and to be honest I laughed a little bit. The match itself was good as these guys work very well together. Ziggler almost had Rollins beat with a big Superkick but Rollins bounced back. Rollins had Ziggler beat as he was gonna execute the Curb Stomp but suddenly Brock Lesnar shows up! Rollins was stunned then Ziggler grabbed his leg, causing Brock to come in the ring and take out Rollins for the DQ finish. Brock at this point started DESTROYING Rollins with multiple German Suplexes. He even goes outside of the ring and hits the F5 by the ring post! Brock then grabs a chair and beats the crap out of Rollins with it, along with taunting him. He then unfolds the chair and F5s Rollins on the hood of the chair MULTIPLE times! Rollins started spewing up blood and this looked pretty brutal. Brock finally leaves and Rollins was stretchered out.
Backstage we see Rollins being stretchered out to the ambulance as Roman Reigns and The Usos look on, along with Becky Lynch. Suddenly in the background we see Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson attack the Usos. Roman goes over to help them then Samoa Joe runs up from behind and starts attacking Reigns. That whole thing happens then we cut back to the ambulance where Rollins is being prepared to be taken to the hospital. The ambulance starts moving then immediately comes to a stop as Brock stood in front of it, demanding the driver to shut the vehicle off. Brock then yanks Rollins out of the ambulance, takes him off the stretcher, and then proceeds to F5 him on the stretcher. The stretcher was positioned sideways so Rollins landed on the metal legs of the it which looked like it must've hurt really bad.
Samoa Joe comes out to the ring and challenges Roman Reigns to a fight. Roman comes out to take him up on his offer and the two start brawling at ringside. Roman had the upper hand until Drew McIntyre came out to assist Joe. Cedric Alexander then shows up to assist Reigns but gets taken down almost immediately by McIntyre. The chaos travels to the announce table by the stage where McIntyre and Joe teases putting Reigns through it, but the Usos come out to help their cousin. Gallows and Anderson arrive right behind them and attack the Usos. A whole brawl is going on then suddenly we see Cedric on top of the LED screen and he leaps off the screen onto the superstars below! The action wasn't even over from there as they go back into the ring and Cedric teases a top rope dive onto Drew but Gallows interrupts him. The Usos finally came back and takes out Gallows and Anderson. Samoa Joe comes in but gets taken out with a Spear by Roman Reigns, closing out the show!
Show Rating: 7/10
Backstage we see Rollins being stretchered out to the ambulance as Roman Reigns and The Usos look on, along with Becky Lynch. Suddenly in the background we see Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson attack the Usos. Roman goes over to help them then Samoa Joe runs up from behind and starts attacking Reigns. That whole thing happens then we cut back to the ambulance where Rollins is being prepared to be taken to the hospital. The ambulance starts moving then immediately comes to a stop as Brock stood in front of it, demanding the driver to shut the vehicle off. Brock then yanks Rollins out of the ambulance, takes him off the stretcher, and then proceeds to F5 him on the stretcher. The stretcher was positioned sideways so Rollins landed on the metal legs of the it which looked like it must've hurt really bad.
Samoa Joe comes out to the ring and challenges Roman Reigns to a fight. Roman comes out to take him up on his offer and the two start brawling at ringside. Roman had the upper hand until Drew McIntyre came out to assist Joe. Cedric Alexander then shows up to assist Reigns but gets taken down almost immediately by McIntyre. The chaos travels to the announce table by the stage where McIntyre and Joe teases putting Reigns through it, but the Usos come out to help their cousin. Gallows and Anderson arrive right behind them and attack the Usos. A whole brawl is going on then suddenly we see Cedric on top of the LED screen and he leaps off the screen onto the superstars below! The action wasn't even over from there as they go back into the ring and Cedric teases a top rope dive onto Drew but Gallows interrupts him. The Usos finally came back and takes out Gallows and Anderson. Samoa Joe comes in but gets taken out with a Spear by Roman Reigns, closing out the show!
Show Rating: 7/10
