The post-Extreme Rules edition of the WWE Monday Night Raw season premiere opens up with WWE Hall of Famers DX are at backstage – Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative Shawn Michaels, Senior Vice President of Live Events “Road Dogg” Brian James, and Sean “X-Pac” Waltman. They’re hyped up and ready to go do their 25th Anniversary Celebration. Chief Content Officer Triple H gets up from the table and takes his headset off. He says tonight is a big night, much more than their 25th Anniversary Celebration. It’s the Raw season premiere, there are sponsors here tonight, and they just can’t go out and do their thing right now.
Triple H tells them whatever they do, no cursing, no talk of genitals. Road Dogg asks if he can say penis. They all continue talking and now words are being bleeped out. Shawn says Triple H better enjoy the “bleep” out of tonight’s show. There are suddenly 4 rubber chickens on Triple H’s table. He asks who put 4 cocks there. The others walk off and Triple H yells to them, no fighting! He chokes one of the chickens and yells something else that is bleeped out as we cut to the Raw opening video.
– Tonight’s season premier of Monday Night Raw is live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City. Corey Graves welcomes us and he’s joined at ringside by his new co-host, Kevin Patrick, who is honored to be here tonight. They hype the show. Graves talks about how Bray Wyatt returned on Extreme Rules.
Here The WWE Monday Night Raw Full Results:
– Tonight’s WWE Raw opened with The Bloodline of SmackDown – Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos, Solo Sikoa, Paul Heyman, and Sami Zayn making their way to the ring. Reigns stands tall with the title and calls on Brooklyn to acknowledge him. Reigns says he likes to move forward and not dwell on the past, but he can’t seem to get over what happened Friday. Reigns recalls something his father told him a long time ago – the loudest in the room is also the weakest in the room, so in his mind if you’re the loudest int he room and part of The Bloodline, that just makes you a fool.
Reigns calls Jey Uso up and asks if he’s a fool. Reigns speaks to Jey but Sami quickly interrupts. Heyman yells at Sami for interrupting The Tribal Chief. Fans chant for Sami. Sami recalls how Reigns said on Friday that Jey is no longer his problem, he’s now Sami’s problem. As the Honorary Uce, Sami would like to handle this situation. Reigns laughs at Sami. Reigns says Sami really is the Honorary Uce and says Jey is all Sami’s, go ahead.
Fans chant for Sami again. Sami says Jey here’s the thing buddy – we all love you very much, you are family, but Reigns and I were talking about our future direction the other night, it was a pretty good talk and we connected. Reigns is still staring at Sami and laughing. Sami says “we” feel like Jey’s behavior as of late hasn’t been very Uce-y. Fans chant “Uce-y!” now.
Sami points to how everyone loves Jimmy Uso and how he has such a great smile, and how can you not love Solo? Sami says they’re all pretty cool so they need Jey to be cool as well. Can you do that? Jey looks at Reigns. Reigns says don’t look at me. Jey asks Reigns if this is a joke, if he’s ribbing him. Sami interrupts Jey and says he hates to be this guy, but Jey kind of… the music interrupts and here comes Matt Riddle.
Riddle says they should be talking about Saturday, not Friday, when he made Seth Rollins tap out in the Fight Pit, bro. Riddle says he knows Reigns has beat him before and due to a stipulation, he can’t challenge him for the title… but come on. Riddle wants a match with Reigns, for the title, tonight. Fans chant “Bro!” now. Reigns asks Brooklyn if Riddle should get one more chance. They want the match but Reigns says no, a deal is a deal and Riddle needs to get back to the back of the line.
Riddle says if Reigns won’t step up to the plate, maybe one of his Bloodline Bros will. Fans chant for Sami. Jey encourages Sami to step up and face Riddle. Sami asks Riddle if he thinks he’s funny, and Riddle does. Sami yells at Riddle for saying “yeet!” but he says it again. Jey says Sami is being disrespected, so he should handle his business. Sami calls on Riddle to face him one-on-one tonight. Riddle accepts, yeet. Riddle dances around on the stage while The Bloodline watches from the ring.
– Johnny Gargano defeated Austin Theory via pinfall.
– Rey Mysterio defeated Chad Gable via pinfall. After the match, Rey stands tall but Dominik enters the ring. Father and son face off but Rey turns to leave the ring. Rhea is waiting for him on the apron. Rey turns back around to his son. Dominik shoves Rey and taunts him, telling him to hit him, what are you going to do about it? Dominik slaps Rey in the face. Rhea laughs. Dominik bullies his dad again. Dominik drops down for Rey to hit him but Rey charges past him instead, dropping Damian Priest off the apron as he tries to enter.
Rey attacks Finn Balor next as he comes in. Rey goes for 619 but Dominik intercepts him with a big lariat. Dominik yells down at his father, telling him to hit back. Fans chant “you suck!” at Dominik. Rey doesn’t want this heat with his son but Dominik wants to fight. Dominik yells at his father in Spanish and it appears some of it is bleeped. Rey stands up and shakes his head at his son. Rey turns to exit the ring but Dominik attacks from behind. Rhea pulls Rey’s arms through the ropes and holds him there by his arms, allowing Dominik to hit 619.
– The Judgment Day is still in the ring and Ripley has a mic now. Ripley says like she’s said every week since people can’t get it through their thick skulls, The Judgment Day runs Raw. Priest laughs and says you all hate to hear truth, and Ripley just spoke truth. Priest goes on about how everyone falls when they step to The Judgment Day, while they continue to rise. Priest praises Balor for handling business at Extreme Rules. Balor says when you come for him, you better not miss. He says the cold hard truth is that he ended WWE Hall of Famer Edge’s party and celebration for returning after being gone for 9 years, he pissed on the parade and made Edge say he quits.
Dominik, Priest and Ripley all remind everyone of the words Edge said. Balor says he doesn’t quit because he’s too legit. Balor shows us a video package with highlights from Saturday’s “I Quit” match. Ripley laughs about how that brought a tear to her eye. She says WWE Hall of Famaer Beth Phoenix is a joke, and what she did to Beth is just a glimpse of what she’s capable of. Dominik says seeing Ripley in action just… fans boo and the others tell them to hush it up.
Dominik says watching Ripley deliver the Con-Chair-To to Beth did it for him, and he knows it did it for the fans as well. Dominik’s other favorite part, besides hitting 619 to his father, was seeing the look on Edge’s face. He says Edge deserves to feel as useless and helpless as he’s been made to feel his entire life. Balor says this brings them to Uncle Alan, or AJ Styles. Balor hopes AJ has reconsiered his offer since they last spoke because he’s almost out of mercy. Balor is going to issue an ultimatum. The music hits and here comes AJ Styles.
AJ is surprised it’s come to an ultimatum with as long as they’ve known each other. AJ is in the ring now. He interrupts Balor and says he’s not out here to argue with Balor. AJ says Balor is right – everything he’s ever needed was right in front of him, he’s been alone for far too long, and there comes a time in a man’s life when he needs friends. AJ says in his case, he needs family. AJ says he’s his brother’s keeper. AJ drops to one knee in front of Balor and the others as fans boo. AJ gets up and hugs Balor in the middle of the ring.
Finn Balor says he’s is so proud, he knew AJ would come around. AJ says he wasn’t talking about Balor. The music interrupts and here comes The Good Brothers – Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows. The two teams face off in the middle of the ring as fans chant “holy shit!” now. Dominik steps up and talks some shit but Gallows drops him with a big right hand. The O.C. and The Judgment Day are brawling in the middle of the ring now.
Anderson has Dominik at ringside. Balor and AJ are left alone in the ring. AJ chases Balor out and tackles him over the announce table. Gallows with a steel chair shot to Priest. Gallows rocks Priest over the barrier with a right hand. Ripley pulls Dominik into the crowd and helps him escape Anderson. AJ is standing on top of the announce table now. Balor is cornered by all three. Balor runs away up the ramp as The O.C. looks on from the ring. AJ, Gallows and Anderson “too sweet!” each other to pops.
– Damage CTRL is at backstage with Byron Saxton now – Bayley and Women’s Tag Team Champions IYO SKY and Dakota Kai with him. Bayley is asked if her Ladder Match loss to Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair was a setback in Damage CTRL’s plan to take control of the women’s division. Kai goes on about how she was at a low point when Bayley brought her back, and she’d do anything for her girls. She dares the others to do something.
They wonder if Belair can say the same about Asuka, Alexa Bliss or Candice LeRae. SKY speaks some in Japanese. Kai says we have no idea what she would do for SKY or Bayley. She says when Bayley gets her rematch with Belair, they will punish Belair until Bayley is holding the gold she deserves. SKY speaks again and says she doesn’t like Belair. She speaks in Japanese some more and Bayley says SKY will kick LeRae’s ass tonight. Damage CTRL storms off.
– We go to backstage, Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman walking to Reigns’ SUV. Jey Uso stops them and wants to talk about tonight but Reigns says he has no time, he and Heyman have plans in Manhattan as they plan to “do NY” tonight. Reigns says Jey isn’t coming, he has to stay here. Jey asks why can’t he come and Reigns says he must stay with Sami Zayn, wherever Sami goes, Jey goes with him. Reigns says to make sure his Honorary Uce gets a win tonight, can you do that? Jey calls for Solo to stay with him but Reigns says Solo is rolling with him tonight. Reigns, Solo and Heyman hop into the SUV as a disappointed Jey looks on.
– Candice LeRae defeated Bayley via pinfall. After the match, LeRae gets up but Bayley immediately charges her. LeRae rolls out to the floor but her leg is hurting her. WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions IYO SKY and Dakota Kai attack LeRae from behind on the ramp. They beat her up and bring her back into the ring. SKY with a backbreaker. Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair comes out and drops Kai at ringside.
Bayley drops Belair as she tries to enter the ring. SKY and Kai double dropkick LeRae on the apron. They bring her in and Bayley lays her out. SKY and Kai hold Belair up while Bayley leaps off the top and decks her to put her back down, right next to LeRae. Damage CTRL stands tall now. Bayley mushes LeRae and Belair while they’re down as the fans boos.
– The Miz and Maryse are at backstage now. Miz says his wife looks incredible but he can’t help but think this might not be a good idea because of Dexter Lumis. Maryse won’t let this maniac get in the way of what she’s worked hard on for months. She gives him an early birthday present and it’s a wooden baseball bat. Miz loves the gift and says his wife is the best. Maryse and Miz kiss some.
– Maryse is in the ring with a mic. She calls on everyone to help celebrate her husband’s birthday. She introduces The Miz and out he comes after turning 42 on Saturday. The ring is set up with balloons, cakes, presents, and an ice sculpture of The A-Lister. Miz says Maryse out-did herself. She says she spent so much money. She shows off how Jose Ramirez signed his baseball bat. Miz gets some local heat from sports fans. Miz opens a gift and they are two massive (yoga) balls with The Miz on them. Maryse says these two massive balls are to fit Miz’s bat.
The next present is… fans interrupt with a “tiny balls!” chant but Miz isn’t bothered. His lifts the present but it’s really heavy. He finally lifts the box and under it we see the head of Dexter Lumis, coming from under the table. Miz places the gift box back over his head, then attacks. He unloads and tips the table over but there’s no sign of Lumis. Miz and Maryse are shocked. Lumis then comes from behind. Miz and Maryse turn around to Lumis applying The Silence to Miz. Miz resists and tries to get free, which causes Maryse to get kicked into a cake.
Miz gets free and retreats up the ramp to the back, not stopping to look back. Maryse, now covered in cake, turns around to see Lumis staring at her. Maryse screams and runs away from the ring. Lumis grabs the large knife from the cake plate, and uses it to deflate the large yoga balls. Fans chant “eat the cake!” as Lumis approaches it, knife in-hand. Lumis cuts a slice and shoves it in his mouth to end the segment.
– We see Seth Rollins backstage with his ribs taped up. He gets ready for tonight’s US title match against Bobby Lashley.
– We see two enhancement talents, Chico and Ace, backstage with Shawn Michaels, “Road Dogg” Brian James, and Sean “X-Pac” Waltman. The DX members are hyping the enhancement talents up for a match with Omos. They leave and The Miz walks up with Maryse, carrying his deflated balls from the previous segment. Miz is furious about Dexter Lumis and asks where Triple H is so they can talk about it. Miz is sick of being tormented by Lumis, look what he did to my gifts. Michaels says he knows Lumis… granted he’s no Marine, but he’s a good guy, just kind of quiet.
Michaels says Lumis doesn’t just go for anybody, Miz must have done something to piss him off. Miz says he would do anything to get rid of Lumis. James asks… anything? James proposes Miz vs. Lumis for next week and if Miz wins, Lumis will be gone forever, but if Lumis wins, he keeps Miz’s enormous gifts. Michaels says Lumis will also earn a WWE contract if he wins. James agrees with that, but says Lumis will also keep Miz’s balls if he wins. They ask if Miz has the balls to accept the challenge. Miz says it’s on.
– Omos defeated Joseph Torres and Robert Adams via pinfall in Handicap match. After the match, Omos stands tall and MVP joins him to raise his arm in victory. Omos then delivers a chokebomb to each victim. Omos marches to the back, stopping to look back at the ring.
– The WWE United States Champion Bobby Lashley for his next title defense against Seth Rollins. Lashley takes the mic and gives a shout-out to Brooklyn. He says this all the time but he’s going to be a fighting champion for the fans, and at this point he’s defeated some of the best – Drew McIntyre, Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, and now he has Seth Rollins, who thinks it’s OK to sneak him because he felt like he didn’t have a fair shot at the title. Lashley tells Rollins to come get this fair ass whooping. The music interrupts and here comes Lesnar to a big pop.
Lesnar stares down Lashley from the ramp, then heads to the ring as the pyro goes off. Lashley looks on from the ring. Lesnar enters the ring and posts up in the corner. He laughs and takes the mic – “well, holy shit!” Lesnar says good evening to Brooklyn, and to Lashley as he moves closer to him. Lesnar immediately hits Lashley with the mic, then drops him with a F5 in the middle of the ring.
Fans chant “one more time!” as Lesnar looks down at Lashley. Lesnar looks to leave but then he launches Lashley with a German suplex. Lesnar with another F5 in the middle of the ring. Fans chant “one more time!” now. Lesnar grabs Lashley by the arm and drops him into the Kimura Lock. Lesnar finally breaks the hold and stares down at Lashley. Lesnar makes his exit and stops to smile back at the ring as Lashley tries to recover.
Referees and medics are tending to Lashley to ringside. The music hits and here comes Seth Rollins with his ribs taped up. Fans sing Rollins’ theme. Rollins takes the mic and says Lashley will not get out of this title match so easy, he wants the match and he wants it now. Lashley stops when Rollins points to how he said he’s a fighting champion. Rollins says Lashley is supposed to be a soldier but he’s not, he’s a disgrace to the title and the country. Lashley turns back around and walks to the ring now, clutching his arm. Officials try to hold him back. Lashley slowly enters the ring. The referee pleads with Lashley but he orders the bell to ring.
– Seth Rollins defeated Bobby Lashley via pinfall and become the new WWE United States Champion. After the match, the music hits and fans sing along as Rollins stands tall with the title. Rollins stands on top of the announce table and continues his victory celebration, raising the title in the air.
– Byron Saxton stops Bobby Lashley at backstage and asks if he’s emotional following the title loss. Lashley says he’s not just emotional, he’s pissed off. He says what Brock Lesnar did was unacceptable. He goes on about not being done with Seth Rollins, but he will beat Lesnar’s ass in the ring when he gets the opportunity. Lashley challenges Lesnar to come to Raw next week so he can show that The Beast is nothing but a little bitch. Lashley walks off, still selling the beatings he took.
– We get the same scrambled and distorted voice from WWE Extreme Rules that was on the TV before Bray Wyatt’s return. Wyatt talks about how he used to think the prison in his head was the only place he could truly be free. The promo ends with the Wyatt character laughing and saying “revel in what you are!” over and over.
– Matt Riddle defeated Sami Zayn via pinfall. After the match, Riddle makes his exit and Sami rolls to the floor clutching his jaw. Jey taunts him over the loss while Riddle poses on the stage and yells out until the music of DX interrupts.
– WWE Hall of Famers Triple H, Shawn Michaels, “Road Dogg” Brian James and Sean “X-Pac” Waltman come out riding in a DX jeep to celebrate their 25th Anniversary Celebration. They’re throwing DX t-shirts and glowsticks to the crowd. DX does their signature pose as the pyro goes off.
Waltman takes the mic and calls on the fans to make some noise. He gives a shout-out to the “magic ingredient” of DX, the late WWE Hall of Famer Chyna. Road Dogg does his signature intro, calling them Geriatric-X, and lets the crowd say Billy Gunn’s name. They joke around about how it smells in here, and Triple H says it’s been 25 years. He asks who was watching them 25 years ago. They joke some more about being so old. Triple H has one thing he wants to know – are you ready? No, Brooklyn… Are. You. Ready!? Triple H continues his shtick for the thousands in attendance and the millions watching at home, and for 25 years… they would like to say thank you and we love you all.
Triple H has to stop and catch his breath before finishing the “let’s get ready to suck it!” line. Shawn Michaels speaks and fans chant “HBK!” now. Michaels wants the fans to promise to put them out of their misery if they’re out here in 25 more years. And if you’re not down with that, they’ve got two words for ya… suck it! The DX music starts back up as Triple H, Michaels, Waltman and Road Dogg celebrate, and pose for the crowd while the DX graphics cover the screen. The WWE Monday Night Raw season premiere goes off the air with DX posing in the middle of the ring.
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