WWE RAW aired live from the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Bobby Lashley versus Omos in a Steel Cage match tonight. Asuka faced Becky Lynch in the main event to determine the #1 contender for the RAW Women’s Championship. The winner will face Bianca Belair at Hell in a Cell.
RAW Results
- Lashey def. Omos in a Steel Cage match
- Veer Mahaan def. Mustafa Ali
- Riddle def. Jimmy Uso
- AJ Styles & Finn Balor def. Los Lotharios
- Alexa Bliss def. Sonya Deville
- Ezekiel def. Chad Gable
- Asuka def. Becky Lynch to earn a shot at the RAW Women’s Championship at Hell in a Cell
Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:
Lashley def. Omos In A Steel Cage Match
WWE ran a “countdown to Cody” graphic at the beginning of the show as Cody Rhodes will be kicking off the third hour of RAW. The Steel Cage match between Omos & Bobby Lashley kicked off the show.
Omos dominated the action early and beat Lashley down as MVP was ringside. MVP got on the steel steps for a distraction but Lashley knocked him to the floor. Lashley connected with a Spear and went for the cover but Omos powered out at two.
Lashley started climbing the cage but Omos grabbed him by the throat. Bobby booted the big man away and started climbing towards the top of the cage. Cedric Alexander rushed down the ramp and met Lashley at the top of the cage. Lashley and Alexander traded punches before Bobby launched him to the canvas. Lashley went for a Splash but Omos caught him and sent Bobby crashing into the steel cage. Omos then slammed Lashley onto the cage again but the panel broke and Bobby fell to the floor for the victory.
Veer Mahaan def. Mustafa Ali, The Mysterios Returned
Mustafa Ali was set to face Theory tonight but the United States Champion announced a change of plans. Theory said that Ali would be wrestling Veer Mahaan with The Miz as the special guest referee. Veer dominated and Theory took a selfie after the match. Veer started clearing off the announce table before Dominik & Rey Msyterio rushed the ring. The Mysterios fought Veer off and he retreated to end the segment.
Riddle Picked Up A Victory
Riddle battled Jimmy Uso tonight on RAW in a singles match. Jey Uso was ringside for the match. Jimmy knocked Riddle down and stomped on him in the corner to start off the action. Riddle battled back but Jey Uso provided a distraction outside the ring. Jimmy capitalized with a Suicide Dive and sent Riddle into the steel steps as RAW went to a break.
When RAW returned, Jimmy connected with a slam and went for the cover but Riddle kicked out at two. Riddle went for an Exploder Suplex as Corey Graces that Randy Orton had a prior family commitment and couldn’t be here tonight. Jimmy blocked the Suplex and took control of the match as the embarrassing “countdown to Cody” graphic appeared again.
Riddle climbed to the top rope but Jey tripped him up. Jimmy went for a cradle and Jey tried to help him again but the referee caught him this time. The referee kicked Jey out from ringside and the match continued. Riddle then rolled up Jimmy for the pinfall victory.
Styles & Balor def. Los Lotharios
Judgement Day cut a backstage promo and Damian Priest claimed that if any of the fans’ heroes steps up to them, they will face nothing but punishment.
AJ Styles & Finn Balor battled Los Lotharios in a tag team match. Liv Morgan was in Balor & Styles’ corner for the match. Styles & Balor dominated the action early as RAW went to a commercial break. When RAW returned, Los Lotharios were in control and had Styles isolated in the ring. Styles and Balor battled back and won the match after Finn hit the Coup de Grace on Humberto. After their victory, Styles, Balor, and Liv Morgan did the “too sweet” sign in the middle of the ring.
Alexa Bliss vs. Sonya Deville
Alexa Bliss squared off with Sonya Deville again tonight. Bliss recently defeated Deville in her return to the ring. Sonya sent Bliss to the ropes and leveled her with a Clothesline for a two count. Deville battled back and removed the top turnbuckle pad and the referee started to put it back on. Deville hit a Spinebuster and went for the cover but the referee was busy putting the turnbuckle pad back on. Deville argued with the referee and Bliss connected with a DDT for the pinfall victory.
Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins Will Battle Inside Hell In A Cell
Cody Rhodes came to the ring after a two-hour countdown. Rhodes said he tried to move past Rollins but Seth dumped gasoline on the fire last week. Cody noted that Seth said “Cody will never take anything away ever again”, and wondered what he has taken from Rollins. Rhodes wondered if it was the winner’s purse, a little bit of pride, or Seth is trapped in a purgatory by his own design.
Rhodes said he’s learned so much and that he’s never going to be the American Dream, so he embraced the American Nightmare. Rhodes added that Seth will have to kill him if he’s trying to deny him a second chance. Cody challenged Rollins to a Hell in a Cell match at the upcoming premium live event.
Rollins appeared on the jumbotron and did his laugh. Rollins said that everybody that steps inside Hell in a Cell is changed forever and Rhodes just made the biggest mistake of his life. Rollins talked some more trash before accepting the challenge.
Ezekiel def. Chad Gable, Lacey Evans Promo
Ezekiel faced Chad Gable tonight on RAW. Kevin Owens joined commentary and Otis was ringside. Ezekiel hit a Clothesline to start off the action and went for a slam but Gable countered into an Armbar. Ezekiel escaped and applied a headlock in the middle of the ring. Gable battled back and hit a German Suplex for a near fall.
Gable climbed to the top turnbuckle and went for a Moonsault but Ezekiel got out of the way. Ezekiel connected with a couple Clotheslines and followed it up with a Spinebuster for a near fall. Ezekiel knocked Otis off the ring apron and rolled up Gable for the pinfall victory. Ezekiel escaped before Owens & Otis could attack him after the match.
Lacey Evans cut a promo tonight and spoke about working hard to reach her dreams. Evans wanted everyone to give the armed forces a round of applause and the crowd obliged. Evans closed the promo by sayings she’s not better than any of the women in the locker room, but they aren’t better than her.
Carmella is now a part of the 24/7 Championship storyline as she had an argument with Dana Brooke backstage.
Asuka Earned A Shot At The RAW Women’s Title
Asuka battled Becky Lynch tonight in the main event. The winner of the match will get a title match against Bianca Belair at Hell in a Cell. This was originally supposed to be a 6-Pack Challenge but Women’s Tag Team Champions Naomi & Sasha Banks left the arena due to creative differences.
Becky Lynch controlled the match early but Asuka battled back after the commercial break. Asuka rolled Lynch up for a near fall and then Clotheslined her to the canvas as RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair watched from ringside.
Lynch hung up Asuka in the ropes and hit a Leg Drop off the middle turnbuckle for a near fall. Becky climbed to the top rope but Asuka brought her back down and applied an Armbar in the middle of the ring. Becky escaped and rolled out of the ring to regroup.
Becky and Bianca Belair started trash-talking ringside until Asuka showed up. Becky sent Asuka flying onto Bianca Belair outside the ring. Back in the ring, Lynch grabbed a kendo stick while Bianca Belair argued with the referee. Asuka spit mist in Becky’s eyes and followed it up with a kick for the pinfall victory. Bianca Belair will defend the RAW Women’s Championship against Asuka at Hell in a Cell.