Backstage, Vince McMahon was teaching Austin Theory about expecting the unexpected on RAW. Vince then got up and slapped the young superstar to make his point.
Kevin Owens vs. Big E on RAW
Seth Rollins came out to watch the match and Owens had the upper hand early on. Owens was focused on Big E's injured knee as Rollins cheered the WWE Champion on as KO sent E into the steel ring steps.
Owens hit Rollins and taunted him to interfere but Seth refrained from causing a disqualification. Back on RAW after a break, Owens got a Superplex for a near fall before locking in a headlock.
Big E hit a few Belly-to-belly Suplexes before Owens dodged the Big Ending and hit a Cannonball. Owens got a Superkick before taking the Uranage from Big E. The WWE Champion kicked out of a Powerbomb before Owens attacked Rollins at ringside while E was down.
Back in the ring, Owens got a Superkick before Rollins attacked him, ending the match. Rollins destroyed Big E with a Stomp after Owens fled the ring. KO was declared the winner via DQ, meaning he will be added to the WWE Title match at the Day One pay-per-view.
Result: Kevin Owens def. Big E via DQ
Grade: B
Episode Grade: B+
We got the return of Edge and the Miz & Maryse on RAW as well a huge 10-woman tag match led by Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan. We got a United States title match on tonight's RAW, as well as KO getting added to the WWE Title match.