Raw is War
Lincoln, Nebraska
June 20, 2022
Results from wrestleview.com
In memory of Tim White: 1954 – 2022.
Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair makes her way to the ring.
Tonight, we’ll see the return of Brock Lesnar from this past Friday.
The way they promoted this, it’s clear the live crowd thinks he will
be on the show tonight. In a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match,
Riddle will face Omos. Finally, Elias returns for a concert.
Belair welcomes everyone to Monday Night Raw. Belair talks about how
she’s supposed to face Rhea Ripley at Money in the Bank with the
title on the line. However, she’s not medically cleared to compete,
so that match isn’t happening… yet. So who is she going to face at
Money in the Bank with the title on the line? We’re going to have a
Fatal 5-Way Match tonight to figure that.
Becky Lynch comes out to the ring. Lynch says she had the title won
at Hell in a Cell, but Belair stole it from her. Lynch says she’ll
gladly beat her at Money in the Bank. Asuka comes out and pretends
to cry, mocking Lynch as a crybaby. Asuka asks if she’s still the
Big Time Baby.
Liv Morgan comes out and says she’s in a great mood tonight. She’s
already qualified for Money in the Bank, but she’d gladly trade that
in for a shot at Bianca Belair at Money in the Bank. Carmella comes
out and says she gets why she’s in the match, as well as the others
except for Liv Morgan. Morgan only got into this match by riding
Alexa Bliss’ coattails. Alexa Bliss comes out and says Carmella is
name-dropping her, but she’ll drop Carmella if she continues to mess
with Morgan.
Belair says the time for talking is over. It’s time for action.
Lame opening to the show. I can't stand how they set up multi-person
matches with the paint-by-numbers "my turn, your turn" promo time.
-Commercial Break-
John Cena returns to Raw next Monday.
Fatal 5-Way Match
Becky Lynch vs. Asuka vs. Liv Morgan vs. Carmella vs. Alexa Bliss
The bell rings, and Asuka and Becky Lynch brawl out of the ring. Liv
Morgan then dropkicks Carmella out of the ring. Alexa Bliss and
Morgan lock up and trade some holds. Morgan rolls Bliss around the
ring for a one-count. Bliss is dizzy as she gets to her feet. Morgan
sends her into the ropes, but Bliss takes her down for a cover.
There’s no count. Bliss and Morgan do an inside cradle and roll all
around the ring. They whiff on some punches and wind up taking each
other out. Carmella runs in and tries to cover each of them
individually, but only gets two-counts. Asuka runs in and goes after
Carmella, but Carmella avoids the kicks. Asuka finally catches
Carmella, but Lynch pulls her out of the ring. Bliss takes Carmella
down for a two-count. Lynch knees and kicks Bliss down before going
to the top rope. Bliss avoids a diving leg drop and goes for Sister
Abigail, but Lynch gets out. Bliss connects with a head-scissor
takeover to knock Lynch out of the ring. Carmella attacks Bliss from
behind and talks some trash. Carmella slams Bliss for a near fall.
Morgan runs in and hits a whiplash on Carmella into the turnbuckles.
Morgan goes to the top rope, but Carmella pushes her off onto the
competitors on the floor.
-Commercial Break-
We come back from the break to see Lynch hit Bliss with a Bexploder.
Morgan runs in and kicks away at Lynch. Morgan connects with a high
knee in the corner before coming off the second rope with a missile
dropkick. They botch a face-buster move, and Morgan picks up a near
fall. Morgan sizes up Lynch, but Lynch pulls her into the
turnbuckles. Lynch puts her feet on the ropes, but Morgan still
kicks out. Carmella attacks Lynch and Morgan. Lynch is on the second
rope. Carmella hits a head-scissor on Lynch onto Morgan and covers
both, but Asuka breaks it up. Lynch almost landed on Morgan’s face.
Asuka attacks Carmella, but Carmella takes it to her. Asuka applies
an Asuka Lock, but Bliss breaks it up. Lynch gets Bliss out of the
ring. Asuka goes for an Asuka Lock on Lynch, but she fights it.
Lynch pulls Asuka into a missile dropkick from Morgan. Bliss is
shown on the top rope waiting forever. Lynch hits Asuka with a
Manhandle Slam, but Bliss breaks it up with Twisted Bliss. Bliss
covers, but it’s broken up.
Asuka kicks Bliss in the head, and Lynch gets Asuka out of the ring.
Morgan runs in, but Lynch hits her with a Manhandle Slam. Asuka
pulls Lynch out of the ring and takes her out. Bliss gets in the
ring and goes to the top rope. Morgan gets the knees up on Twisted
Bliss, and Bliss rolls out of the ring. Carmella superkicks Morgan
and picks up the win.
Winner by Pinfall: Carmella
Carmella will face Bianca Belair for the Raw Women’s Championship at
Money in the Bank.
Becky Lynch charges her way backstage and is arguing with WWE
Official Adam Pearce.
-Commercial Break-
Becky Lynch is still complaining about how she was robbed from going
to Money in the Bank. Lynch says she’s on the poster and isn’t on
the card yet. WWE Official Adam Pearce says she needs to earn her
way into the match. Pearce says she’ll face Asuka with the winner
going into the Money in the Bank match. Lynch is flabbergasted.
Mr. McMahon makes his way to the ring! McMahon says this is the
1,517th edition of Raw, continuing its longest-running episodic
streak. McMahon thanks the people. It’s been on for almost 30 years.
20 of the 30 years have been dominated by the greatest WWE Superstar
of all-time. That man will return to Raw next week. It’ll be Mr.
Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect John Cena. McMahon then walks off.
McMahon looks like he’s having trouble on the steps and then leaps
off.
Video Package: Roman Reigns retains the Undisputed WWE Universal
Championship against Riddle this past Friday on SmackDown. Brock
Lesnar then returned to WWE to challenge Roman Reigns once again.
Roman Reigns will defend the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship
against Brock Lesnar in a Last Man Standing Match at SummerSlam.
Riddle makes his way to the ring. He’ll face Omos in a Money in the
Bank Qualifying Match next.
-Commercial Break-
Riddle talks about Randy Orton nearly having his career ended by
Roman Reigns. Riddle let himself, the fans, and Randy Orton down by
not defeating Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal
Championship. While he may not be able to challenge for the title
again, he still will get a piece of him. Riddle turns to the Money
in the Bank Ladder Match. So far, Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, and Seth
“Freakin” Rollins have qualified. Riddle doesn’t like that Rollins
hit his bro Cody Rhodes in the chest with a sledgehammer, so he’ll
hit him in the bank with a ladder.
Omos and MVP come out to the ring. MVP asks what kind of stash
Riddle has been smoking to make him so divorced from reality. MVP
says Riddle will get high tonight right before Omos slams him down.
Riddle says the only thing getting high tonight is his hand being
raised.
-Commercial Break-
Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
Riddle vs. Omos w/ MVP
Riddle charges out of the gate and attacks Omos. His ribs are taped
from his battle against Roman Reigns. Riddle kicks away at Omos in
the corner and hits the ropes, but Omos flattens him with a sidewalk
slam. Omos hits a running elbow in the corner. MVP talks trash from
ringside. Omos whips Riddle hard into the corner, and he collapses
in pain. Seth “Freakin” Rollins is watching from backstage. Riddle
gets to his feet and tries to fight back, but Omos locks him in a
bear hug. Omos puts him down and crushes him in the back with a
forearm before reapplying the bear hug. Omos rag dolls him until
Riddle begins the process of punching out of the hold. Omos goes for
a choke bomb, but Riddle viciously knees him in the face. Riddle
hits some running forearms in the corner, but Omos soon catches him
and throws him across the ring. Omos charges, but Riddle kicks him
in the face. Riddle hits a Floating Bro that knocks Omos back, but
not off his feet. Riddle goes for an RKO, but Omos avoids it and
hits a Choke Bomb for the win.
Winner by Pinfall: Omos
Omos and MVP stand tall in the ring. MVP tells Omos to attack Riddle
again. Omos hits a second Choke Bomb, and they leave the ring.
Seth “Freakin” Rollins makes his way to the ring. Rollins attacks
Riddle and throws him out of the ring. Rollins laughs into the
microphone, and the crowd is loudly booing him. Rollins says he
doesn’t share airspace with losers. Riddle is the ultimate loser.
First, he loses his buddy Randy Orton, then his title match against
Roman Reigns. Now he’s lost his opportunity at the Money in the Bank
Ladder Match. It doesn’t matter whether he qualified or not. No one
on the planet can beat Roman Reigns except for one man, who has his
number. You are looking at him. Reigns has been ducking and dodging
him since he emotionally dismantled him at the Royal Rumble. In less
than two weeks’ time, he’ll get the Money in the Bank contract.
Reigns can run and hide, but he’ll find him. If you thought the
first time he cashed in Money in the Bank was something, then you
ain’t seen nothing yet. He is a visionary. He is a revolutionary. He
is Seth “Freakin” Rollins.
Riddle attacks him from behind, but Rollins quickly kicks him back.
Rollins connects with a Stomp and taunts Riddle. Rollins cackles as
he walks off.
WWE United States Champion Theory makes his way to the ring.
-Commercial Break-
Replays are shown of Theory attacking Bobby Lashley after losing a
pose-down last week.
WWE United States Champion Theory is standing on a platform in the
center of the ring. Theory showed the world his physique and proved
that “The All Mighty” Bobby Lashley cannot touch him. No one can. At
this point in his career, he’s better than Lashley has ever been.
Theory shouts at the crowd. Next year is a 20-year celebration of
John Cena, but his time is up and Theory’s time is now.
Some people might think that’s unfair to say about Cena, but what’s
really unfair was his pose-down loss last week. There are poses he
didn’t get to do. Tonight, all the losers in the crowd will see his
poses in the Invitational Theory Pose-Down. Theory starts to pose.
Bobby Lashley gets in the ring, but Theory has no idea. Theory
thinks the crowd is cheering for him. Theory takes a selfie and
notices Lashley behind him. Theory turns around, and Lashley
squeezes baby oil in his face. Lashley then spears him off the
platform! Lashley says he’s coming for the United States
Championship. Theory is irate.
Replays are shown of The Judgment Day viciously eliminating Edge
from the group after Finn Bálor joined on.
Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos make their way to the
ring. Angelo Dawkins will face Jey Uso next.
-Commercial Break-
Theory is wiping his face backstage when Kevin Patrick comes up to
him. Theory asks where the interviewers come from. Theory says Bobby
Lashley will have to compete in a Gauntlet Match. If he wins, Theory
will defend the WWE United States Championship against him at Money
in the Bank.
Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos are in the ring. Jey Uso
says the people know who they are. Jimmy Uso says they have all the
gold and are smashing everyone. Jey says Roman Reigns will smash
Roman Reigns at SummerSlam again. They’ll beat The Street Profits
again. They’re the twos, and they’re the ones.
The Street Profits make their way to the ring. The last time they
faced The Usos, they beat them so bad that they couldn’t get back in
the ring. They’re going to take the gold from The Usos.
Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion Jey Uso w/ Jimmy Uso vs. Angelo
Dawkins w/ Montez Ford
The bell rings, and Uso punches Dawkins back to the corner. Dawkins
reverses a whip and avalanches him before hitting a big kick. Jey
rolls to the apron and pulls the top rope down on Dawkins as he
charges. Jey connects with a suicide dive and talks some trash. Jey
clotheslines him over the barricade into the timekeeper’s area.
-Commercial Break-
We come back from the break to see Dawkins make a comeback on Jey.
Jey fights back and hits a back suplex neckbreaker for a near fall.
Dawkins fights back and hits a double underhook neckbreaker for a
near fall. Dawkins sends him into the ropes, but Jey knees him in
the face. Dawkins still tries to fight, but Jey superkicks him down.
Jey goes to the top rope, but he leaps into the Sky High from
Dawkins for the win!
Winner by Pinfall: Angelo Dawkins
We see a shot of Elias’ hands playing the guitar. Ezekiel walks in
and says he’s happy to see his number one fan. Elias is shown with a
fake beard on. The two “brothers” talk about where Elias has been.
Elias has been traveling the world and writing songs, but nothing
beats performing for the WWE Universe. Ezekiel asks if Elias is
happy to perform in Nebraska since he’s been hard on some towns.
Elias says he’s a changed man and hopes the WWE Universe remembers
him. Ezekiel assures him they do. Elias says he’s proud of what
Ezekiel has accomplished and is rooting for him. Elias will perform
next.
-Commercial Break-
“Ladies and gentlemen… Elias.”
Elias greets the crowd and plays a riff. Elias says it is great to
be here in front of the good people of Nebraska. Elias thanks them
for welcoming him back and taking care of his little brother. Elias
is here for a few reasons. One of them is there is a universal truth
that you cannot forget. That is that WWE stands for Walk With Elias.
The crowd happily chants along. Elias says he’s missed that.
Elias has a song dedicated to his little brother. This is for ‘Zeke.
Elias starts to play, but Kevin Owens makes his way to the ring.
Owens is here to stop the charade immediately. No one wants this
concert. Elias is a disgusting liar with no integrity. Elias might
have the “wise” people of Nebraska fooled, but not Owens. He’s
French Canadian. That’s as smart as it gets. Elias and Ezekiel are
the same person. That video didn’t fool him. Special effects are
amazing. He saw a dinosaur in a movie last week.
Ezekiel appears on the screen and says Owens has to accept that they
exist and move on. Elias says they’re not lying to Owens. To make it
clear, he’ll sing a song for Owens. Elias sings about being back for
one night. Elias has the crowd sing, “KO is a liar.” Owens flips
out. Owens takes the guitar and throws it out of the ring. Elias
hits Owens with a high knee and smashes another guitar on his back.
Owens stumbles off.
Kevin Owens is limping backstage when Kevin Patrick walks up to him.
Owens is unconvinced. That video could have been prerecorded and
Elias could have glued a beard on. Next week, he’s challenging him
to a match. Ezekiel shows up and accepts the challenge. Owens is
stunned and flips out.
Bobby Lashley makes his way to the ring. He’ll compete in a Gauntlet
Match next.
-Commercial Break-
Gauntlet Match
Bobby Lashley vs. Chad Gable w/ Otis
Bobby Lashley will have to survive this Gauntlet to get a shot
against Theory for the United States Championship at Money in the
Bank.
They lock up, and Gable goes for a waistlock. Lashley gets out and
wrenches the arm. Lashley hooks a side headlock and hits a takeover.
Gable fights up, but Lashley hits a wild waistlock takeover. Gable
fights out of a front facelock and wrenches the arm. Lashley twists
out and twists Gable. Gable rolls out and kips up before
uppercutting him. Gable shushes Lashley, so Lashley hits a
neckbreaker. Lashley hits a shoulder tackle before hitting a
single-leg takedown. Lashley then shushes Gable. Lashley puts Gable
on the apron and forearms him down to the floor. Lashley throws
Gable into the barricade and pats the ring post. Lashley puts Gable
on his shoulders and drives him headfirst into the ring post.
Gable somehow gets on the apron, so Lashley hits a delayed vertical
suplex back into the ring. Lashley held Gable up for a LONG time.
That was awesome. Lashley sets up for a Spear, but Gable hits a
drop-toe-hold and applies an Ankle Lock! Lashley fights out, but
Gable quickly takes him down, scales the ropes, and hits a moonsault
for a near fall. Gable goes for a German Suplex, but Lashley fights
it. Lashley hits an overhead belly-to-belly suplex and goes for a
Hurt Lock, but Gable gets out. Gable rolls, but Lashley catches him
in the Hurt Lock for the submission victory.
Bobby Lashley eliminates Chad Gable via Submission.
Bobby Lashley vs. Otis
Otis immediately attacks Lashley from behind and stomps away at him.
Otis stands on him. Lashley rolls out of the ring to recover, so
Otis follows him out. Otis kicks Lashley in the ribs and sends him
into the barricade. Otis sends him into the ring post a few times
and gets in the ring for a count-out before thinking better of it.
Otis knees Lashley in the face before backing up. Otis hits a big
splash on the floor.
-Commercial Break-
We come back from the break to see Otis dominating Lashley. Lashley
fights up, but Otis rolls under a clothesline. Otis flattens him
with a diving clothesline for a near fall. Otis drops an elbow and
taunts the crowd. Otis clubs Lashley with his bear paws before
hitting a short-arm clothesline. Otis goes to the second rope for a
Vader Bomb, but Lashley moves. Otis rolls under another clothesline,
but Lashley comes back with a flatliner. Lashley goes for a Hurt
Lock, but Otis is too big. Otis elbows him, but Lashley keeps
trying. Otis viciously elbows out of it. Lashley avoids an avalanche
and spears him down. Lashley covers, but Gable breaks it up for the
disqualification.
Otis has been eliminated by Bobby Lashley via Disqualification.
Alpha Academy destroys Lashley, sending him into the ring post.
Gable hits a German Suplex, and Otis follows up with a big splash.
Bobby Lashley’s final gauntlet opponent will be United States
Champion Theory.
Bobby Lashley vs. United States Champion Theory
Theory attacks Lashley and punches away at him. Theory stomps him
down in the corner until the referee backs him up. Lashley fights
back at Theory, but Theory kicks him. Lashley goes for a slam, but
Theory slides off onto the apron. Theory connects with a rolling
thunder dropkick. Theory goes for the A-Town Down, but Lashley
counters into a roll-up for the win!
Winner by Pinfall: Bobby Lashley
Theory is irate. He will defend the United States Championship
against Bobby Lashley at WWE Money in the Bank.
Footage is shown of Carmella winning a Fatal 5-Way Match earlier
tonight to earn an opportunity at the Raw Women’s Championship.
Bianca Belair is asked backstage about facing Carmella. Belair says
she’s always ready no matter what. Carmella attacks her from behind
and says she’s taking the title because Mella is Money.
The Miz makes his way to the ring.
-Commercial Break-
Miz TV w/ special guest AJ Styles
The Miz is in the ring and is anxious for this next Miz TV to start.
Miz introduces AJ Styles to the ring. Miz says AJ Styles has had a
rough few months. Edge attacked him heading into WrestleMania and
was defeated with help from Damian Priest. Then he couldn’t take out
The Judgment Day. When he brought on Finn Balor, Balor turned on
him. AJ Styles gets the crowd going with a Cornhuskers Country
comment. Styles says Miz has popcorn-sized balls. Miz says his balls
aren’t becoming a thing, but Styles says it is. Miz flips out and
goes over his accolades.
Styles says things haven’t gone his way, but he’s been through
adversity before. That’s how he got to be phenomenal. When he faces
adversity, he doesn’t come on a show and complain. He does this.
Styles attacks Miz, but he’s knocked out of the ring by Ciampa.
-Commercial Break-
AJ Styles vs. Ciampa
The bell rings, and Styles goes right after Ciampa. Ciampa fights
back and takes it to Styles for a bit. Styles eventually fights back
and takes out Ciampa with a Phenomenal Forearm.
Winner by Pinfall: AJ Styles
The Miz goes to attack Styles from behind, but Styles hits an
overhead kick. Styles follows up with a Styles Clash on The Miz.
Replays are shown of Veer Mahaan defeating Rey Mysterio last week.
Kevin Patrick is with Veer Mahaan. Patrick says people have called
his attacks disgusting. Veer says he loves carnage. No one knows how
to stop him because he cannot be stopped. Veer speaks in his native
tongue and says he cannot be stopped until there’s nothing left. My
feed cuts out for a moment.
Asuka battles Becky Lynch in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
next.
-Commercial Break-
Kevin Owens will face Elias or Ezekiel or Elrod next week.
Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
Becky Lynch vs. Asuka
Lynch attacks Asuka as she makes her entrance. Lynch beats her down
the ramp and into the ring. Asuka agrees to start the match.
Lynch continues to take it to Asuka. Lynch beats her around
ringside. Asuka fights back and knocks Lynch off the apron with a
hip attack. Asuka soon goes for a superplex, but Lynch fights her
off. Lynch dives off, but Asuka avoids her and hits a double knee
facebuster for a two-count. Asuka kicks away at Lynch’s chest, but
Lynch blocks one and forearms her back. Lynch sends her to the
corner, but Asuka jumps to the second rope. Lynch forearms her off
to the floor.
-Commercial Break-
We come back from the break to see Lynch and Asuka going at it.
Asuka fights back at Lynch and hits a big hip attack for a near
fall. Asuka continues to fight her and applies an ankle lock. Lynch
crawls to the ropes and rolls through to send her into the
turnbuckles. Lynch picks up a two-count. Lynch puts her on the ropes
for a diving leg drop, but Asuka avoids it and applies an Asuka Lock
on the ropes. Asuka goes to the top rope and hits a missile dropkick
for a near fall.
Asuka goes to the apron with Lynch. Lynch knocks her off and hits a
leg drop as Asuka is draped on the apron. Lynch goes to dive off the
apron, but Asuka knees her out of midair. Both Lynch and Asuka
somehow make it into the ring before being counted out. They trade
forearms from their knees. Lynch ducks a kick and counters a roll-up
for a two-count. Lynch goes for a Dis-Arm-Her, but Asuka fights out.
Asuka floors Lynch with a kick to the skull for the victory.
Winner by Pinfall: Asuka
Asuka will be in the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Lynch
flips out at ringside and rips apart the commentary table. Lynch
desperately looks up at the Money in the Bank briefcases and puts
her head down at ringside. Lynch begins to cry.