WWE Monday Night Raw returned with a bang last night, featuring fallout from the Payback Premium Live Event and some exciting matches and moments. Let’s dive right into the action!
The show kicked off with Jey Uso making his entrance, addressing the crowd and expressing his excitement to be on Monday Night Raw. He was interrupted by Sami Zayn, who showed support for Jey and commended him for breaking free and becoming who he truly is. The two superstars shared a heartfelt moment and even hugged it out.
Next up, Drew McIntyre had a staredown with Jey Uso on the ramp, but Sami Zayn intervened and diffused the situation. Matt Riddle also made his entrance, and a recap of the Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura match from Payback was shown, where Nakamura attacked Rollins after the match.
Ricochet was backstage talking to Adam Pearce, expressing his desire to know what’s next for him. Seth Rollins also approached Pearce, stating that if he can walk, he can fight. Ricochet praised Rollins for his resilience but also urged him not to put himself in harm’s way.
In the first match of the night, McRiddle (Drew McIntyre & Matt Riddle) faced off against the Viking Raiders (Erik & Ivar) in a Tornado Tag Team Match. The match was action-packed, with both teams showcasing their skills. In the end, the Viking Raiders emerged victorious, delivering Ragnarok through a table on Matt Riddle.
A video package highlighting the great Intercontinental Champions of the past was shown, building anticipation for the historic Intercontinental Championship match later in the night.
Seth Rollins made his entrance to a thunderous ovation from the crowd. He addressed the attack by Shinsuke Nakamura at Payback and called him out for a World Heavyweight Championship rematch. However, Nakamura declined the challenge, leading to a brawl between the two on the stage, which had to be broken up by security and road agents.
In a match between Ricochet and Shinsuke Nakamura, Nakamura initially tried to leave but was chased down by Ricochet. The match was hard-fought, with both superstars giving it their all. However, the match ended in a disqualification when Nakamura attacked Ricochet with a chair. Seth Rollins made the save and attacked Nakamura, leading to a chaotic brawl that had to be separated by security.
Judgment Day, consisting of Finn Balor, Rhea Ripley, Damian Priest, and Dominik Mysterio, were seen backstage discussing their recent victories. JD McDonagh, who had been helping them, arrived with a surprise gift for Damian Priest – a purple briefcase labeled “Senor Money in the Bank.” Finn Balor suggested bringing JD McDonagh officially into the group, but Rhea Ripley insisted on seeing how he fares against Sami Zayn first.
In a match between Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark, Baszler emerged victorious with a referee stoppage, showcasing her dominance. Post-match, Baszler showed respect to Stark, fist-bumping her as a sign of acknowledgement.
Judgment Day took the spotlight once again, with Dominik Mysterio confronting Jey Uso and trying to convince him to join the group. Jey remained skeptical but agreed to think about it.
Chad Gable and GUNTHER faced off in a historic Intercontinental Championship match. GUNTHER cut a promo in both German and English, emphasizing his legacy and the importance of the match. The match itself was intense, with both competitors giving their all. In the end, GUNTHER emerged victorious, retaining the Intercontinental Championship and setting a new record for the