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Triple H kicked off the show and Seth Rollins interrupted him before he could say a word. They celebrated Rollins' win at WrestleMania and dissed Brock Lesnar for a little bit; Hunter even called him a bucket head. Triple H announced that the best of RAW will face each other in two triple threat matches and the winners of the two matches will face each other in the main event. The winner of the final match will then go on to face Rollins at Money in the Bank for the Universal title.
Samoa Joe, Rey Mysterio, Drew McIntyre, The Miz, Baron Corbin and finally AJ Styles came out to make their presence felt on RAW and most importantly claim the six openings in the two matches that would determine Rollins' next challenger.
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AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe vs. Rey Mysterio
Joe tried taking out Mysterio early on and went after AJ but Mysterio came back in with a counter before engaging with Styles. The two managed to send Joe out of the ring and the match went on as AJ dominated Mysterio with a series of moves leading up to a backbreaker. AJ tried for a Styles Clash but Rey turned it around.
Samoa Joe got back in and Superplexed both opponents off the top rope before getting a near fall on Styles. Mysterio set Joe up and hit the 619 but Styles hit him with the Styles Clash on top of Joe and pinned the US champion for the three-count.
Result: AJ Styles def. Samoa Joe & Rey Mysterio
Naomi was out next to face Billie Kay and the announcer accidentally called her Peyton BIllie Kay. They trashed on Naomi saying that her tag team partner 'said no to the glow'.
Billie Kay vs. Naomi
Naomi and Kay went to the ropes where Royce got involved for a bit. Naomi used the ropes to flip Kay and slam her in the middle of the ring for a quick victory.
Result: Naomi def. Billie Kay
The Miz vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Baron Corbin
Corbin and McIntyre teamed up on The Miz before Corbin turned on McIntyre and then sent the Miz into the barricades. The Miz fought the two opponents off once the fight went back in the ring and hit the 'it' kicks on both of them. McIntyre was setting up for a top rope slam on The Miz when Corbin came in and power-bombed both of them onto the mat.
Corbin hit the Deep Six on The Miz and got a near-fall. Miz sidestepped on the outside and Corbin wiped out on the steel steps. The Miz took a huge Claymore kick but before Drew could get the pin, Corbin pushed him out of the ring and got the three-count himself.
Result: Baron Corbin def. The Miz & Drew McIntyre
Sami Zayn was out next to talk about 'the real selves' of the fans. He said his time out of the ring was the best time of his life before showing us some photos from his vacation. He then blamed the WWE Universe for causing him anxiety and depression and told everyone to go to hell before walking out.
Cesaro vs. Cedric Alexander
Cesaro was in control early on and had Alexander in a headlock. Cedric went for a Sunset Flip but Cesaro reversed it. The two reversed each other's moves before Cesaro took a huge kick to the side of the head. Cedric leaped over the ropes before Cesaro knocked him down with a huge uppercut and got the pin.
Result: Cesaro def. Cedric Alexander
Cesaro and Cedric are both now on RAW. The Usos were backstage and ran into The Revival who challenged them to a match that The Usos accepted.
The Viking Raiders were set to face Lucha House Party but attacked them before the match began. The Viking Raiders grabbed two of the Lucha House Party members and power-bombed them onto each other before sending the third one into the mat as the match was called off.
Becky Lynch was out next with her two belts to fight Alicia Fox who hasn't been seen in singles matches in a while. Becky called out Lacey Evans who came out and they had a little face to face.
Becky Lynch vs. Alicia Fox
Becky had Fox in a headlock as the match began and then dodged a dropkick. Becky hit a baseball slide and sent Fox into the barricades before returning to the ring. After a bit of back and forth, Becky hit the Disarmher on Alicia who tapped out instantly. Lacey Evans came in as the match ended and hit Becky with the 'Woman's Right'. Becky was stunned and tried getting up but Evans hit another right and sent Becky down again.
Result: Becky Lynch def. Alicia Fox
Ricochet vs. Robert Roode
Bobby Roode as now Robert Roode and assumed control of the match against Ricochet. Ricochet hit a Hurricanrana and then dropped Robert on the outside but missed the dive. Roode hit a big suplex and Ricochet kicked out.
Ricochet hit a dropkick from up high and the twp traded fists before Roode took another Hurricanrana. Ricochet hit a standing Shooting Star press but Roode kicked out. Roode hit a spine-buster but Ricochet still held on. Ricochet went up high after a knee to the head but missed the 630. Roode hit the Glorious DDT and got the win.
Result: Robert Roode def. Ricochet
Bray Wyatt was on-screen for the debut of his Firefly Fun House. He spoke about how he was a 'bad man'. He took out a chainsaw and cut up a cardboard cutout of his former getup as the segment ended.
Find out more about Bray Wyatt's return!
AJ Styles vs. Baron Corbin
AJ hit an early dropkick but seemed a little out of shape after the triple threat match from earlier. Corbin took out AJ with a huge right hand before sending him into the timekeeper's area. AJ missed the forearm and Corbin dropped him on the barricade as we broke for commercials.
Corbin had AJ in a hold as we returned and Styles looked to be in trouble. Baron missed the chokeslam and Styles set up for the Styles Clash but failed. Corbin ran outside but AJ hit the Pele kick while Corbin hit the Deep Six. Styles managed to kick out of it somehow as the match went on. Corbin hit some clotheslines in the corner but AJ rolled into the Calf-Crusher. Corbin was writhing in pain but broke the hold. Corbin was up and AJ hit the Phenomenal Forearm for the win.
Result: AJ Styles def. Baron Corbin and will face Seth Rollins for the Universal Title at Money in the Bank
Seth Rollins came out to congratulate AJ after the match as a show of respect from the champ.
