RAW kicked off with an appearance from the Universal Champion Roman Reigns who spoke about the unfortunate events of last night when Brock Lesnar interrupted his Championship defence. He offered Strowman a rematch but Baron Corbin came out and said he shall face Roman in a title match himself for the main event of RAW.
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Dean Ambrose vs. Drew McIntyre
A big move sent sends Ambrose spinning as McIntyre took him up the turnbuckles but Ambrose fought back. With McIntyre hanging with two feet, he used incredible core strength to throw the Lunatic off balance.
McIntyre went for a Claymore Kick but missed. Ambrose then attempted a Dirty Deeds but failed. Ambrose puts him in a Cloverleaf. Ambrose sent McIntyre packing and hit a suicide dive. McIntyre was thrown in the ring but instantly rolls back out.
Ambrose tried to jump on McIntyre but missed completely. He made it on the 9-count but charged like a bull with a Claymore kick and picked up the three count.
Result: Drew McIntyre def. Dean Ambrose
Chad Gable vs. Viktor
Viktor caught Gable with some chest slaps and Konor tried to get involved. He wasn't successful but it was enough for Gable to get distracted and smashed by Viktor. Gable had an armbar on Viktor from the top turnbuckles. He then ran and jumped at him with a cross-body before hitting a series of suplexes.
Konor tried interjecting himself into the match again Bobby Roode stopped him. He hit a suplex on Viktor but right before he celebrated Konnor comes and pushed Chad Gable against Bobby Roode.
Result: Chad Gable def. Viktor
The Undertaker makes a proclamation
The Undertaker came out to a huge reaction from the crowd. He said no man can spin a web of lies like a broken soul and that he's never seen anybody with a broken soul more than Triple H - "Delusion will be his downfall".
He also said Shawn Michaels is going to be in Triple H's corner at Australia, but he's ok with that. He revealed that Kane will be in his corner for Super Show-Down. Undertaker finished with the fact that he'll not only take Triple H's career but his soul. He vowed to make him Rest In Peace.
Bayley vs Dana Brooke
Dana Brooke was alone tonight after officially disbanding from Titus Worldwide. The two started with an even back-and-forth until Dana Brooke caught her with the knees. She hit an Irish whip for a two count.
Bayley started to fight back with the crowd behind her. She climbed to the top turnbuckle but jumped after Dana Brooke charged. Dana carried her in fireman's carry position but Bayley escaped and hit a running knee. She hit a Bayley-to-Belly and picked up the win.
Result: Bayley def. Dana Brooke
Authors of Pain vs enhancement talent
Akam started dishing the punishment and Rezar splashed the jobber from the second rope. He started shouting aggressively and slammed his opponent into the turnbuckles. They hit the supercollider for a quick win.
Result: Authors Of Pain def. Enhancement talent
Seth Rollins (c) vs Dolph Ziggler - Intercontinental Title match
Seth Rollins started off on the aggressive against Dolph Ziggler, hitting him with a shoulder tackle and an Irish whip. Both superstars clutched their backs in pain after what happened last night. Ziggler stunned Rollins on the ropes. He shoulder tackled him back first into the barricade.
Ziggler was in control as we returned. He provoked Rollins, who started brawling with him. The champion got control briefly and Ziggler tried to counter him with a sleeper hold. Rollins pushed through and hit the superplex. He missed the Falcon Arrow but Ziggler fell down, allowing Rollins to hit the curb stomp!
Result: Seth Rollins def. Dolph Ziggler to retain the Intercontinental Championship
Ronda Rousey's Open Challenge ends in disaster
The RAW Women's Champion was out now and ready for her Women's Championship open challenge. Natalya's music hit but out came Riott Squad carrying Natalya's unconscious body.
The Riott Squad assaulted Rousey and The Bellas came out to make the save. The odds were evened and Rousey had Riott in a fireman's carry position. She slammed her down and the three women stood tall.
Elias was in the ring and he plays a nice little tune. He said that whoever had interrupted him in all these weeks - it all boiled down to jealousy. 205 Live superstar Lio Rush interrupted his trash talking about Bobby Lashley.
He re-introduced himself to the WWE Universe. Elias said he'll call security and blamed "irresponsible" parents for letting him in. Lio then introduces "his man" Bobby Lashley!
Elias vs Bobby Lashley
Lashley had all the momentum but was caught with a knee. Kevin Owens came out and went straight for Rush! The young sensation escaped like Spider-man and flipped to avoid the attacks. He dropkicked Elias, causing a DQ.
Result: Elias def. Bobby Lashley by DQ
Ember Moon & Nia Jax vs. Alicia Fox & Mickie James
Ember Moon's mystery partner turned out to be Nia Jax, who returned from injury. Mickie James and Nia Jax started things off. Mickie James did not want to get in the ring with Jax. Nia happily tagged the hometown hero Ember Moon in.
Ember Moon and Alicia Fox then started things off. The hometown hero started hot, kicking Fox's legs from under. She had her trapped and tried to tag in Jax but Fox outpowered her and whipped her into her corner. Mickie James was then tagged in.
Ember Moon took out Mickie James and Alicia Fox with a vicious suicide dive. Moon backflipped and escaped Fox's reach to tag in Nia Jax. Jax started ragdolling Fox and even took James out. Fox tried a sunset flip but had no power to lift her. She bulldozed through Fox, only for Mickie to break things up.
Mickie looked the other way and got caught by an Eclipse, with Ember sending her out. Nia Jax hit a Samoan drop on Alicia Fox and picked up the win.
Result: Nia Jax & Ember Moon def. Alicia Fox & Mickie James
Roman Reigns (c) vs. Baron Corbin - Universal Title match
Corbin started off with great intensity and went for quick pins but Reigns kicked out and sent him over the ropes. Reigns hit a drive-by but missed a spear. Corbin locked in a submission move and hit the Chokeslam backbreaker for a near fall.
Reigns hit two lariats, caught Corbin in the corner for repeated strikes and then a boot to the face. Corbin escaped the ring as Reigns set up for the finisher but Reigns got a near fall off a slam anyway.
Outside the ring, Corbin threw a chair at Reigns which earned him a DQ finish but Corbin called for a restart, this time as a No DQ match. Roman hit the Superman punch in the ring for a near fall when Braun Strowman appeared.
Corbin took advantage and knocked down Roman from behind as Strowman attacked the champ as well. Roman fought him off but took a finisher from Corbin for another near fall.
Ziggler and McIntyre came in next and the Shield followed suit. The Shield took out the Dogs of War with suicide dives but as Roman was about to leap at Braun, Corbin interfered. Reigns hit a spear and got the pinfall, retaining the title.
Result: Roman Reigns def. Baron Corbin and retained the Universal Title
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