The post-Money In the Bank edition of WWE Monday Night Raw is live from the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. Corey Graves welcomes us and joined at ringside by Byron Saxton and Kevin Patrick. Jimmy Smith is off tonight and Patrick is taking his place. The announcers hype tonight’s show – The Mysterios vs. The Judgment Day, new SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan, new WWE United States Champion Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits vs. Theory and Alpha Academy, Asuka vs. Becky Lynch in a No Holds Barred match, and more.

– Tonight’s WWE Monday Night Raw opened with new WWE United States Champion Bobby Lashley making his way to the ring. He says he’s been waiting for this moment for a long time and it couldn’t be a more fitting time to say this… welcome to Monday Night Raw! A louder “Bobby!” chant breaks out now. Lashley says America’s Independence Day holds a special place in all of our hearts. Fans chant “USA!” now. Lashley says he couldn’t be more proud to stand in front of the WWE Universe as the new United States Champion.

Bobby Lashley says this is important, but it’s not the title that makes the man, it’s the man that makes the title, and he says that to say this. He wants everyone to really pay attention to this. There’s not another man in any division or any promotion that can beat him for this United States Title.

The music interrupts and here comes Theory with his Money In the Bank briefcase. Theory wonders why Lashley is opening Raw when fans have been waiting on the edge of their seats since Saturday night to hear from him. Theory says Lashley got his title win but the world is talking about the youngest Mr. MITB in history. Theory says he had the odds stacked against him for sure. He enters the ring as a “you suck!” chant starts up.

Theory talks about his opponents in the Men’s MITB Ladder Match, and says Lashley got him in the first half of the show, but later on he shined in the clutch, grabbed the briefcase and proved to the world that he can do this all day. Lashley knocks Theory for being an arrogant asshole. Lashley says Theory only got in the MITB match because Lashley shattered his fragile little ego into pieces. Lashley suggests he give Theory another ride in The Hurt Lock. Theory interrupts and mentions tonight’s six-man match.

– The Mysterios defeated The Judgment Day via disqualification.

– Megan Morant at backstage with The Miz and she asks about Paul’s recent warning. Miz says he was proud to hear what Paul said because he loves confidence, wild outlandish statements that get people talking and that’s exactly what Paul does, it’s how he built his massive fanbase. Miz says Paul surrounds himself with a bunch of Yes-Men, and women, and “out there” it’s very successful for him, but here in WWE, it’s a different animal and it will humble you, trust Miz because he knows, he came from outside fame. 

The Miz reminds us he was on MTV’s Real World before WWE, and says he doesn’t want Paul to make the same mistakes he did when he first got here. Miz says he’s a nice guy, so he wants Paul to retract his statement, accept his offer for Summer Slam, and he will promise not only Paul will be successful in WWE, but they will become Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions. 

Miz further says if Paul doesn’t accept his offer, he will be relentless and he will make Paul earn everything, and he will humble him. Morant asks about Miz quitting last week’s match with AJ Styles. Miz denies this and says he had two matches last week, and if anyone is quitting tonight it’s AJ because he doesn’t take well to sophomoric jokes. Morant goes to bring up the “tiny balls” jokes but Miz cuts her off. Miz says he will go out there tonight to show AJ and everyone else that he has colossal, gargantuan American-sized balls… because he’s The Miz and he’s awesome and walks off.

– We see several Superstars and other people under a tent for an Independence Day cookout. The Street Profits welcome everyone to their 4th of July Bonanza Extravaganza Cookout. The Profits mention Money In the Bank and go on with their promos. Montez Ford declaring that like his shoulder was at Money In the Bank, USA is up and we want the… Alpha Academy interrupts as Chad Gable hushes The Profits. 

Gable asks how The Profits can be partying after losing on Saturday night, and how they can party like everyone else who thinks this night is just about fireworks and eating hot dogs. Gable is going to read from the Declaration of Independence. Ford slaps Gable with a hot dog and doesn’t want him to do that again. Otis gets in The Profits’ face and tells them not to disrespect an American hero, Gable because he’s an Olympian. 

Otis mentions how he can eat 20 hot dogs, more than anyone else. Angelo Dawkins says he’s the three-time hot dog eating champion out of Fairfield, Ohio. Otis talks some trash and mentions how he can suck dogs down like Coca-Cola. Montez Ford asks the rest of the party if they want to see a hot dog eating contest and they do.

– The Mysterios walking at backstage. Finn Balor and Damian Priest suddenly attack from behind and beat them down. Dominik Mysterio is launched into a production case and Balor mounts Rey Mysterio. The beating continues until officials break it up and tell The Judgment Day to leave. Officials call for help as they tend to The Mysterios now.

– AJ Styles defeated The Miz via pinfall. After the match, AJ stood tall and celebrating in the ring but suddenly Ciampa attacks him and lays him out. Ciampa unloads on AJ and sends him into the post in the corner. Ciampa exposes his knee and waits for AJ to get up. Ciampa charges but AJ side-steps and fights back. AJ dazes Ciampa with a pele kick. AJ goes for a Styles Clash but Miz attacks from behind and drops AJ with a Skull Crushing Finale. Miz and Ciampa stand tall together over AJ Styles and shake hands to end the segment.

– The New SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan makes her way to the ring and a “you deserve it!” chant breaks out. Morgan thanks everyone and says we deserved it instead. She is so proud to be standing here as the SmackDown Women’s Champion and all her dreams came true on one big night at Money In the Bank. 

Morgan says the fan support got her through the other 6 competitors in Money In the Bank. She thanks them for believing her and staying with her through every step, even when she didn’t feel like believing. Liv says the fans gave her the confidence needed to win Money In the Bank and cash in the same night to defeat Ronda Rousey. Liv goes on and says this isn’t just for her, this title is for all of you, too. Now, music interrupts and here comes Natalya.

Natalya says Liv owes her because she is the only reason Liv was able to cash in her MITB contract as she destroyed Rousey’s knee with the Sharpshooter. Natalya says she’d take a thank you but she’d much rather take the SmackDown Women’s Title. Liv feels like Natalya is having a hard time accepting her loss to Rousey, and since Liv is the new champion, it makes complete and total sense Natalya would come after the giant target on her back. 

Liv says since they’ll now be sharing a locker room on SmackDown, Natalya knows exactly where to find her if she wants a title shot. Again music interrupts and here comes Carmella. She asks why Natalya and Liv are even here because this is Raw, despite the red, white and blue celebration tonight. Carmella tries to stir things up and mentions how she slapped Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair at Money In the Bank.

Carmella suggests they take their issues to SmackDown and leave the spotlight on her because she is the next Raw Women’s Champion. Liv taunts Carmella some more and says if Carmella really wants Liv out of this ring, make her. Carmella asks Natalya if they’re thinking the same thing. They beat Liv down and she tries to fight back but they’re stomping away in the corner now. The music hits and here comes Bianca Belair to make the save. Belair and Morgan send Natalya and Carmella to the floor. Adam Pearce interrupts and announces a tag team match to start right now.

– Liv Morgan and Bianca Belaie defeated Carmella and Natalya via pinfall.

– We see footage from earlier today of The Street Profits’ cookout. Veer Mahaan is sitting at a table with a plate of food. Mustafa Ali grabs the plate and sneaks away with it. Veer is upset when he sees his plate is gone, and he’s off on a mission to find the culprit. We see MVP talking up Omos and how everyone in Money In the Bank had to gang up on him. MVP says they are good, they just need to stay the course. WWE 24/7 Champion Dana Brooke appears but she is chased by Nikki A.S.H., R-Truth, Akira Tozawa, Drew Gulak and Tamina Snuka, with a referee. Reggie is also in the chase but he runs into Omos and goes down. Omos picks Reggie back up and tosses him across the tent. 

The Street Profits greet Ezekiel now. He talks about growing up with Elias and Elrod, and wishes Angelo Dawkins good luck in the hot dog eating contest. Ezekiel goes to put some ketchup on his dog but it sprays all over Seth Rollins, who is now seething. Zeke uses a bun to try and clean up some of the ketchup off Rollins’ shirt and face. Rollins suddenly starts breaking out in laughter, then stops. Rollins tastes the ketchup and walks off.

– Seth Rollins defeated Ezekiel via pinfall. After the match, Seth Rollins stood tall and laughs as he exits the ring now. Rollins stops and returns to the ring. Rollins is now waiting for Zeke to get back up. Rollins charges for another Stomp but Riddle suddenly appears and hits a RKO. Rollins finally heads to the stage, selling the RKO, as fans cheer Riddle on while he poses on the top rope.

– We go back to the July 4th cookout and it looks like Otis has defeated Angelo Dawkins in the hot dog eating contest, 23-22, but Akira Tozawa was also in the competition, and he ate 48 to get the win. Theory walks up and reminds Alpha Academy about their six-man match tonight. Otis says he doesn’t feel well.

– Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits defeated Austin Theory and Alpha Academy via pinfall. After the match, Lashley and The Profits stood tall to celebrates and then they head to the back. We come back to Gable checking on Otis, who isn’t feeling so well after the hot dogs he consumed earlier. Otis ends up hurling hot dogs all over the ring.

– Megan Morant at backstage with Becky Lynch now. Becky says no one gives a damn about Otis, this is about Big Time and Otis doesn’t get to share her spotlight because he ate too many hot dogs. Megan asks if Becky is upset about Money In the Bank or her No Holds Barred match with Asuka tonight. Becky says she is upset, her body is broken to bits, and she’s mad as hell. She says ever since Asuka returned after WrestleMania 38, anything that could go wrong has gone wrong. 

She goes on and says she should’ve never had to fight her way into the Triple Threat at Hell In a Cell as it should’ve been her vs. Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair, and she should’ve never had to fight her way into Money In the Bank, but she did and that makes her a fighter. Becky says Asuka can try and ruin her life all she wants but tonight she will win this No Holds Barred match and make her way back to her title. Lynch says she is ready for Asuka, but Asuka is not ready for No Holds Barred Becky.

– R-Truth making his way to the ring. He dressed as Uncle Sam. He gets some “USA!” chants. He introduces himself and gets the crowd to pop for Independence Day. He recalls how those brave souls saved Earth from that alien invasion back in 1996. He gives shout-outs to Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum and Vivica Fox, actors of the 1996 hit Independence Day. 

Truth says as we honor them, he would like to read his favorite passage from the Constitution – welcome to Earth! SmackDown’s Ludwig Kaiser interrupts from the stage now, standing with a mic under his spotlight. Kaiser says if we’re done with this ridiculous charade, his name is Ludwig Kaiser, and he is here to introduce us to a man who is actually worthy of a celebration. 

Kaiser calls on everyone to stand and pay respect to your WWE Intercontinental Champion, The Ring General. The music hits and here comes WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther. Gunther and Kaiser enters the ring now. Gunther stares Truth down in the middle of the ring. Truth gets a “USA!” chant going. Gunther slaps Truth’s hat and wig off but somewhat misses, and then tries again and knocks it side-ways.

– Gunther defeated R-Truth via pinfall in a quick match.

– Sarah Schreiber at backstage with Alexa Bliss, who has Lilly with her. Morant asks Bliss what she thinks of her friend Liv Morgan cashing in to become the new SmackDown Women’s Champion. Bliss says again, she doesn’t have friends here, but she’s genuinely happy for Liv. Bliss told everyone Liv would be champion one day and she’s happy to see her succeed.

However, it did make Bliss want to hold something other than Lilly. Bliss thinks it’s time for some championship gold of her own. She knows Becky Lynch and Carmella want to be the next one to challenge Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair, but she thinks it’s time for some Twisted Bliss. Bliss says how cute would it be to see Lilly coming out with a matching title. Asuka interrupts and rants some. She says she will beat Becky tonight and then become the next Raw Women’s Champion.

– Becky Lynch defeated Asuka via pinfall in No Hold Barred Match. After the match, Becky Lynch stood tall while Asuka is down with the debris in the ring. Lynch starts yelling “Yes!” and commenting on how she is back now. The Monday Night Raw goes off the air with the referee raising Becky Lynch’s arm in the air.