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Bobby Lashley and MVP kicked off RAW and they celebrated Lashley's win last week over Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, and Big E.
E came out and accused MVP of helping Lashley cheat by hitting him with the cane, hinting at the fact that Lashley probably couldn't beat him alone.
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Lashley let Big E get in the ring with MVP and walked out as the former US Champion tried to defend himself with the cane. Owens and Rollins attacked Lashley at ringside and Big E went to help the former WWE Champ.
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Rollins and KO wiped out Big E on the outside and set up Lashley for finishers in the ring, but the WWE Champ came back and took them out, making the duo retreat.
Backstage on RAW, Rollins, and Owens were booked in a tag team match against Big E and Lashley by Pearce and Deville.
Bianca Belair vs. Doudrop on RAW
Doudrop went in for a slap to the face, getting Bianca angry right away before taking her down in the ring. Doudrop sent Belair into the corner before Bianca turned it around but got caught off a crossbody into a big slam.
Belair tried for a running moonsault but Doudrop got her knees up. Belair hit a Spinebuster on Doudrop on the outside before we headed for a break on RAW.
Back to the match, Belair nearly rolled Doudrop up off a counter before getting some kicks and a crossbody in.
Belair got a near fall off a moonsault before taking a massive powerbomb in the ring. Doudrop got a splash in the corner but Belair managed to lift her up for the KOD and got the win.
Result: Bianca Belair def. Doudrop
Grade: B
Austin Theory vs. Finn Balor on RAW
Balor unloaded on Theory as the match began but Austin managed to turn it around with some big strikes early on.
Balor got a sunset flip and the basement dropkick before he was sent outside before Theory hit a neckbreaker from the apron.
Austin Theory vs. Finn Balor on RAW (contd...)
Balor got back in the ring as the match continued RAW and Theory got a big dropkick before Balor tried for Coupe de Grace and missed. Theory hit a huge Spanish Fly from the top and turned things around once more.
Theory tried to get his phone and pin Balor while taking a selfie but Finn got out of it. Theory tried for the ATL but Balor reversed it into a dropkick before hitting the Coupe de Grace for the win.
Result: Finn Balor def. Austin Theory
Grade: B
Miz TV was back on RAW and right away, The Miz told Maryse that if she cared about their relationship, she shouldn't reveal too much about on Edge's talk show. AJ Styles and Omos were the guests on Miz TV and Styles praised Omos, saying that he could hold the Tag Team Championships all on his own.
The Miz revealed that Omos told him offscreen about how he really feels about AJ, that he was sick and tired of carrying Styles.
AJ took shots at Miz's marriage and the two started arguing before they were interrupted by the Mysterios' entrance as we headed for a match.
AJ Styles & Omos vs. Rey & Dominik Mysterio on RAW
AJ and Dominik started off the match on RAW and Styles took control early on with a backbreaker. Dom took a Pele kick and went down before tagging Rey into the match.
Rey came in and hit a Tornado DDT before getting the 619 but AJ got his knees up for the following splash. AJ went to tag Omos in but the giant rejected the tag. AJ was furious and called him names before Rey came in from behind and got the rollup pin.
Result: Rey & Dominik Mysterio def. AJ Styles & Omos
After the match, Omos attacked AJ and dropped him with a massive slam before challenging him to a one-on-one match.
Grade: B-
Austin Theory walked up to Mr. McMahon's office but then turned back after his loss on RAW.
Randy Orton vs. Chad Gable on RAW
Gable went for an arm drag off the bat and Randy left the ring to catch a breather. Chad hit a big slam on the outside before the match returned to the ring. Orton dodged a submission and came back with some big moves.
Randy Orton vs. Chad Gable on RAW (contd...)
Randy tried for the Draping DDT on RAW but Gable reversed it into a German suplex. Randy came back with an RKO and picked up the win.
Result: Randy Orton def. Chad Gable
Otis came into the ring after the match and Orton tried to RKO him thrice but failed before retreating.
Grade: B
Bobby Lashley was backstage and said that Big E could not be trusted in their tag team match tonight. MVP asked about the situation earlier where Lashley left him alone in the ring but Bobby dodged the question.
Reginald and Dana Brooke were at some sort of Christmas-themed light show when they were attacked by Tamina, R-Truth, and Tozawa. Tamina failed to secure the 24/7 Title thanks to Truth and Tozawa interfering with her plans.
Dolph Ziggler vs. Damian Priest on RAW
Ziggler tried for an early Zig Zag but it was blocked before Damian took a Sunset Flip for a near fall. Dolph hit the Superplex before we headed for a break on RAW. Back to the match, Ziggler missed the superkick and took some big kicks from the champ.
Dolph Ziggler vs. Damian Priest on RAW (contd...)
Damian was fired up as the match continued on RAW and Ziggler dodged the Broken Arrow. Damian got a clothesline and hit the Broken Arrow for a near fall.
Ziggler was knocked out in the ring but Roode wiped Damian out with a clothesline at ringside. Priest attacked and unloaded on Roode before the referee counted him out.
Result: Dolph Ziggler def. Damian Priest via count-out
Ziggler attacked Priest after the match but then retreated, leaving Roode behind. Damian hit the Reckoning on Roode to the floor before we moved on on RAW.
Grade: B
Balor was in an interview backstage when Theory attacked him and wiped him out.
Theory walked up to Vince's office and Mr. McMahon said that he should fire Austin after his loss and that firing people gives him great joy. However, Vince decided to give him a rematch instead next week against Balor.
Cutting Edge on RAW
Maryse was out next for Cutting Edge with Edge and right away, she called Miz a narcissist and said that she takes care of the family but feels underappreciated. Edge said that her speech was fake and asked if Miz was getting ready to ambush him.
The Miz's theme song played and he tried to blindside the WWE Hall Of Famer as a brawl broke out between him and Edge. Maryse hit Edge with her purse and hit a slap before Miz hit the Skull Crushing Finale on RAW.
Rhea Ripley vs. Queen Zelina on RAW
Ripley had control of the match early on but Vega hit a big counter and got a near fall.
Ripley tried for a vertical suplex from the top but Vega managed to escape and hit a kick to the face.
Ripley got the Riptide to pick up a rather swift win.
Result: Rhea Ripley def. Queen Zelina
Grade: C
Big E was backstage on RAW and said he was setting the tone for Day 1 tonight. Lashley said he didn't need MVP's help last week or tonight as they prepared for their match.
Liv Morgan was out next and showed us footage of her attacking a Becky Lynch lookalike at the Champ's private gym. Liv said that Becky sacrificed her own student to save herself and that at Day 1, Morgan was going to beat Becky for the title.
Becky walked out on RAW and taunted Morgan, saying that she couldn't handle being the champ. Morgan asked Becky to join her in the ring and tossed her a Kendo Stick before Becky ran off to catch her 'private jet.'
Big E & Bobby Lashley vs. Seth Rollins & Kevin Owens on RAW
Big E and KO kicked off the match and Rollins was tagged in before Lashley ran in and wiped out both Owens and Rollins at ringside. Back after a break on RAW, Lashley hit a vertical suplex on Rollins before Seth dodged the Hurt Lock.
Lashley was sent outside and Owens attacked him before tagging back in for a senton in the ring. Big E tagged in and sent Rollins off the apron before hitting a powerbomb on KO.
Rollins took out Lashley with a dive to the outside while Owens got a near fall on Big E in the ring. Lashley was back in after a break and got a near fall on Rollins that was broken by Owens.
Lashley accidentally hit a spear on Big E before hitting another one on Owens for the win.
Result: Seth Rollins & Kevin Owens def. Big E & Bobby Lashley
After the match, Owens and Rollins dragged Lashley out of the ring and set up the steel steps, running into the former WWE Champ with it.
Big E tried to help but was wiped out before Owens hit Lashley with a powerbomb on the apron and Rollins stomped his head into the steel steps. Owens and Rollins were ecstatic and hugged each other as the show went off the air.
Grade: B+
Episode rating: B
Things are heating up on RAW as we head into WWE Day 1. Lashley and Big E teamed up for a tag team match while the Miz and Edge had another showdown on RAW. Omos attacked AJ after their match while Austin Theory had a rough time on tonight's RAW.
