BY JITU JANGIR
Heading towards the first episode of Raw that took place from the now-regular residency, Amway Center in Orlando under ThunderDome. The show will feature a Raw Underground match between Ivar Vs. Dolph Ziggler in singles action for the first time.##
Plush, we will find who is next for Bayley & Sasha Banks as they are scheduled to defend Women's Tag-Team Titles at Payback. WWE is likely to announce their opponents. The Former NXT Champion Keith Lee will officially make his return to Raw. Aleister Black returns to Raw to join Kevin Owens on "KO" show.##
Check out the full match card:##
Ivar Vs. Dolph Ziggler[Raw Underground match]##
WWE to announce the opponents for Bayley and Sasha Banks##
Keith Lee to make his official debut##
Aleister Black returns to Raw to join Kevin Owens on "KO" show##
Here we go!!!##
For the first time, Monday Night Raw will air live under ThunderDome. Tom announced that Asuka will defend The Raw WOmen's Title against Sasha Banks in a Lumberjack Match. A Tag-Team Match will be on the line as Dominik & Rey Mysterio collide against Seth Rollins & Murphy.##
We kicked the things off with WWE Champion Drew McIntyre walking down into the ring. He once again challenges Randy Orton to have one more ride with him at Payback. Drew said, "I am so damn proud to be WWE Champion also at this way because my journey I know what it's like to go through hard times.##
"I know what it's like to feel desperate to wonder where your next paycheck is coming from some people watching this right now know exactly what I'm talking about. Randy. Born as never had that feeling also protected always so coddled.##
"I understand why so naturally gifted no matter how many mistakes Randy made everybody made. Sure. Is it a circle made sure that he made it to the top the scary thing is he was great when he started he got manner as much as I can't stand the man right now. He's the absolute best last night.##
"Drew McIntyre was that much better. I think it's a backlash has got my brain go and actually did it Randy win a match. I'll speak to your and eroding. I don't watch it Randy and then you win a match called the greatest wrestling match ever. They start bragging how you're the greatest wrestler ever, Because last night I didn't just beat you. I beat you with the wrestling maneuver. So what does that make.##
"I'm looking forward to my next opponent. I'm looking forward to my next challenge. There's no way around the yard. It's just gonna let this one go so me if you want to step up again if you want to get in the ring with Drew McIntyre, that's fine. I will do the one thing I didn't get to do last night. I'll kick your damn head off. I'll send your ass to kick."##
He was attacked by Randy Orton out from behind as he stood tall raising his title on the top of the entrance. They fought off backstage where Randy Orton appeared to be destroying with back to back two Punts.##
Shayna Baszler Vs. Bayley [Singles Match]##
Sasha Banks and Bayley opened up the ring walking down into the ring as for the first. They were followed by Shayna Baszler. The Music hit as Nia Jaz made her return to in-ring action after she was suspended. Back from the break as Bayley vs. Shayna Baszler continued to up on Raw.##
Nia Jax was still standing on the apron observing the match with no good eyes. Shayna Baszler got a little bit distraction from Sasha Banks who was still over there ringside. The match fell on DQ victory as Nia Jax attacked Shyna Baszler. Nia Jax took some shots on Baszler, but later they both teamed up against Bayley and Sasha Banks.##
Winner: Shayna Baszler, victory followed by DQ.##
However, Bayley and Sasha Banks were able to retreat through the entrance.##
We were backstage with Kevin Owens in the quest of Aleister Black, Kevin Owens checked out Black in a dark room as he did not show up. He must have gotten a new look.##
Back from the break were into the ring with Kevin Owens to host KO show. Kevin Owens went on to introduce Aleister Black who walked towards the ring. Aleister Black was Still feeling the effects of the Monday Night Messiah. He was injured by his right eye with an eye covered. They had some talk on what happened with Aleister Black. But instead, Black snaped Kevin Owens with Black mash.##
Fatel-4 way Match [For 24/7 Championship]##
R-Truth Vs. Akira Tozawa Vs. Cedric Alexander Vs. Benjamin##
Winner: Akira Tozawa, victory followed by pinfall and the new 24/7 champion##
As noted that Drew McIntyre early attacked by Randy Orton with two back to back punts. Drew McIntyre also called out Randy Orton a more match at WWE Payback. On the following night, Randy Orton walked down into the ring to address Drew McIntyre's challenge. Randy Orton took the mic and had some words for Drew McIntyre.##
During the addressing, Keith lee interrupted Randy Orton, apparently laying down the challenge to Randy Orton. Keith Lee said, "We haven't been properly introduced. So allow me greetings and salutations. Mr. Warden. My name is Keith Lee and I have come here to offer you this spectacular opportunity. this luxury this Privilege to stop what you're doing to just one moment and bask in my glory you have been called many things the fight Apex Predator Legend killer.##
I've been called many things Game Changer anomaly, but one thing I am for certain is I am limitless, and since the Limitless one is here on raw and you my not so good sir seemed to be looking for a fight the likes of which no one has ever felt. With respect to my friend Drew McIntyre, I'd step up if you're willing to accept the challenge one-on-one against me right now.##
Randy Oron slid down from the bottom rope, saying that "maybe later." WWE later made it official later for tonight.##
Angel Garza Vs. Montez Ford##
Montez Ford kicked off the match with a massive Dropkick, he went up to the top rope for the jump but caught by Angel in the mid-air with a Dropkick. Angel Garza took complete control on Montez Ford. Meanwhile, Ivar walked down on the entrance and took Demi Burnett with him as she was sitting ringside watching the match. Montez Ford took the advantage, apparently, landing a Frog Splash for the cover, 1,2,3 and booked the victory via pinfall.##
Winner: Montez Ford, victory followed by pinfall##
Were backstage with Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler. Nia Jax took a concern on challenging Sasha Banks & Bayley for Women's Tag-Team Titles Match at Payback. Shayna promised that she would help her win the titles, but she would have to leave her back forever. Nia Jax accepted it, apparently shoving Baszler with her only figure. Shayna Baszler could not control as she landed a big right hand on Nia Jax.##
Six-Woman Tag-Team Match##
The IIconics & Zelina Vega Vs. Bianca Belair, Riot Squad##
The IIconics & Zelina Vega entered the ring as for the first, they were followed by Bianca Belair, Riot Squad as they were up for Six-Woman Tag-Team Match. Bianca Belair squared off the victory on behalf of her team followed up by EST for the cover.##
Winner: Bianca Belair, Riot Squad, victory followed by pinfall##
WWE Hall Of Famer Henry was into the ring to manage Arm Wrestling Contest between Bobby Lashley Vs. Apollo Crews. We saw Apollo Crews defeated Bobby Lashley.##
We went to the ring with Lana and Natalya on the mic. Natalya taled about having a tribute to six-time Women's Mickey James through a video. But they went on to mock as nothing appeared on the big screen. Mickey James rand down towards the ring. Natalya somehow stepped, but Mickey James instead with a shove and then a kick on Lana amusing both of them.##
In the Raw Underground, Bobby Lashley first got the victory against the local talent and then was faced by non-other than Dolph Ziggler. Bobby Lashley ambushed Dolph Ziggler.##
Randy Orton Vs. Keith Lee[Singles Match]##
Back into the ring with Randy Orton made his way up into the ring, followed by Keith Lee as the second entrance. The bell rang as Randy Orton trapped him in his arm. Keith Lee fired back letting Randy hit the turnbuckle. Randy Orton back to fight, Orton with a punch, but Keith Lee caught the punch and went for Standing Belly-to-Belly. The Viper went outside, Keith Lee also followed him. Randy Orton sent Keith Lee into the ring post. ##
They both were back into the ring. Randy Orton had some really nice shots, but this time Keith lee with a massive Closeline and then an ambush to take out Randy Orton. Keith Lee stood tall on the apron in the try to cath Orton, but Randy Orton instead with DDT and then prepared for RKO, Suddenly, Drew McIntyre out of nowhere dragging Randy Orton out of the ring, apparently calling out the match. Randy Orton was able to escape from there.##
Winner: Randy Orton, victory followed by DQ##
Charley was backstage with Drew McIntyre in order to ask about what happened earlier between him and Randy Orton. Drew stated a few things as once again Randy Orton out of nowhere attacking Drew McIntyre. Randy Orton planted the third punt of the night. The official approached to make the save.##
Asuka(c) Vs. Sasha Banks[Raw Women's Championship rematch]##
Sasha Banks accompanied by Bayley walked through the entrance followed up by Lumberjack Raw Women's Championship Match.##
Asuka also followed the ring. Women from the Locker room were around the ring. The Bell rang as Sasha Banks with a quick roller for the counts but Asuka kicked her out of the ring, Banks was followed by face-to-face with Ruby Riott. Banks climbed on the apron but once again Asuka with a kick to take her down. Mickie James, Shayna Baszler as well other Women superstars went face-to-face, as Banks screamed ringside.##
Back from the break they Bayley got her hands on Asuka as the referee was unaware of the situation. Asuka with an Anklelock, Banks tried to touch the bottom rope, Banks with a push tossing Asuka through the ring. Banks followed a quick dive on Riott squad, however, Asuka retreated from there and followed a quick dive on Banks and Bayley.##
Now, Asuka went on taking some of the women superstars who stood in her way. Sasha Banks looked to fire back as Asuka entered the ring. Asuka ordered Bayley to bring the chairs down from the ring. Shayna Baszler from behind breaks her up. Meanwhile, Asuka with Asukalock letting Banks tap out. Thus, Asuka retained the title.##
Winner: Asuka, victory followed by Submission##
Back to backstage, Drew McIntyre was being loaded in the Ambulance due to the injury he suffered at the hands of Randy Orton.##
Back again to Raw Underground with Bobby Lashley defeating Cedric Alexander, Bobby Lashey was followed by Ivar who also got the defeat.##
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Now, we were up for the main event of the night that will be a tag-team match between Rey & Dominik Mysterio Vs. Seth Rollins & Murphy##
Rey & Dominik Mysterio walked down as for the first, They were followed by Seth Rollins & Murphy. Rey & Dominik Mysterio attacked on them as the bell did not ring still. Rey & Dominik Mysterio went with complete savages with Seth Rollins and Murphy. Rey & Dominik Mysterio and with a double 619 on Seth Rollins, but immediately dragged by Murphy outside. Dominik followed a Frog splash to take down Seth Rollins & Murphy.##
Back from the commercial break, as Seth Rollins with Backbreaker on Rey Mysterio. Seth Rollins was tempting Rey to have the tag with Dominik, Seth Rollins took down Dominik with a push. Seth Rollins with a big splash making a tag with Murphy, Rey also followed the tag with Dominik with a kick to the back of the neck. Dominik and Murphy fight off now, Dominik sent Murphy into the ring post and the planted DDT from the ring post, he went for the cover, 1, 2..broke by Seth Rollins.##
Rey Mysterio followed a tag with Dominik and then they both went for Duble-619 on Murphy, Dominik at the top rope, suddenly, the lights started flickering, apparently giving the sign for RETRIBUTION approach. Seth Rollins dumped Dominik into the ring and escaped from there. RETRIBUTION appeared on the apron covering Dominik all around. Rey Mysterio followed back to make the save for his son, but nothing could run before RETRIBUTION as they once again brought the chaos on Raw with Dominik and Rey Mysterio.##
Winner: No-contest[Match could not continue due to the interruption from RETRIBUTION]##
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