WWE Raw Highlights: WWE Monday Night Raw took place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The show reached the halfway point on the road to SummerSlam. It also served as the final Raw before Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns signed the contract for their WWE Men’s World Championship match at SummerSlam.
The show also featured a gauntlet match to decide the next challenger for the WWE Men’s Intercontinental Championship. IYO SKY faced Roxanne Perez in a singles match. Brock Lesnar also returned to Raw.
WWE Raw Highlights
Oba Femi Takes Down Police Officers
Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman came to the ring with five police officers standing at the entrance ramp. Heyman claimed he had secured a restraining order to keep Oba Femi away before their Hell in a Cell match. He mocked Oba for turning down a guaranteed title shot because he was obsessed with facing Lesnar.
The lights then went out and Oba appeared in the ring. Lesnar and Heyman quickly backed away while police tried to arrest Oba. Instead, Oba fought off all five officers. He then called Lesnar a coward for hiding and promised there would be no excuses when they meet at SummerSlam.
IYO SKY vs Roxanne! Perez
IYO SKY defeated Roxanne Perez in a competitive singles match. Perez targeted IYO’s knee throughout the match, with help from a distraction by Liv Morgan at ringside. Perez briefly trapped her in a calf slicer, but IYO escaped and countered with an arm-trap crossface.
As Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez tried to interfere again, IYO fought them off. Perez attempted a European clutch, but IYO reversed it into a victory roll to secure the pinfall. After the match, IYO stopped Liv’s attempted attack.
Maxxine Dupri Betrays Otis and Alpha Academy
Logan Paul introduced the Vision and celebrated Bron Breakker and Austin Theory’s tag team title win. Maxxine Dupri said she chose to be with Theory, upsetting Alpha Academy. Akira Tozawa and Otis tried to convince her to come back, but Theory mocked Otis and insulted him.
Otis snapped and attacked Theory before Bron joined the fight. Otis fought both men and briefly took control, but Maxxine stopped him from attacking Theory. As she distracted Otis, Theory hit a low blow. Logan then handed Theory brass knuckles, and he knocked Otis out. Maxxine stood over Otis with the Vision as they celebrated together.
Solo Sikoa Turns on Jacob Fatu
Solo Sikoa came to the ring and told Jacob Fatu it was time to come home to the family. Jimmy Uso raised his finger, and Jacob appeared ready to join them. Instead, Solo suddenly attacked Jimmy with a Samoan Spike before turning on Jacob.
Fatu fought back until Royce Keys stepped in to help Solo. Jimmy recovered and superkicked Keys, while Jacob grabbed Solo by the throat. LA Knight then ran in with a chair and cleared the ring. He challenged the Bloodline to an eight-man tag match at SummerSlam to finally settle their rivalry.
Lyra Valkyria Attacks Bayley Ahead of Saturday Night’s Main Event
Bayley called Lyra Valkyria to the ring hoping they could apologize and move on. Lyra refused and blamed Bayley for holding her back over the past year. She mocked Bayley, called her a doormat, and said she had lied about respecting her.
Bayley fired back by reminding Lyra of her accomplishments and announced that Adam Pearce had made a match between them for Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden. As Bayley walked away, Lyra attacked her from behind. The two brawled until Lyra gained the upper hand, hitting double wrist-clutch stomps and finishing with a Bayley-to-Belly.
Chad Gable vs Dominik Mysterio vs Dragon Lee vs Ethan Page vs Je’Von Evans vs Joe Hendry vs Rusev (#1 Contender’s Gauntlet Match)
Chad Gable won a seven-man gauntlet match to become the new No. 1 contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Dominik Mysterio started by eliminating Joe Hendry, but Je’Von Evans later pinned Dominik after Danhausen distracted him.
Evans then defeated Dragon Lee before being stopped by Rusev, who forced the referee to end the match with the Accolade. Gable entered next and upset Rusev with a victory roll before Rusev attacked him after the elimination. Ethan Page entered last and pushed Gable to the limit, but Gable locked in the ankle lock and forced him to submit to earn the title opportunity.
Seth Rollins Lays Out Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins signed their contract for the World Heavyweight Championship match at SummerSlam. The two traded personal insults, with Roman calling Seth a lifelong No. 2 and mocking his injuries and Money in the Bank cash-in. Rollins fired back, saying he was proud of who he had become and was glad he was not Roman Reigns.
The confrontation turned physical as Rollins attacked Roman with punches and stomps. Reigns fought back with a Superman Punch, but Rollins hit him with the microphone, followed with a Pedigree, and ended the show by laying Roman out with a Blackout.
FAQs
Q. Who will challenge Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam?
A. Oba Femi will face Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell match at SummerSlam.
Q. Who won the No. 1 Contender’s Gauntlet Match?
A. Chad Gable won the gauntlet match and earned an Intercontinental Championship opportunity.
Q. Who defeated Roxanne Perez on Raw?
A. IYO SKY defeated Roxanne Perez by pinfall.
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