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We will bring you the full results of tonight's episode of Monday Night Raw.
Here's what's on deck:
Preview
WWE Raw (4/17)
- Bobby Lashley vs. Austin Theory
- Trish Stratus addresses her actions
- Brock Lesnar appears
- Seth Rollins vs. The Miz
The show starts with Paul Heyman and The Bloodline heading to the ring. Paul Heyman promises that tonight will be a historical event before he is interrupted by the music of Judgment Day.
The two factions briefly stare down before Paul Heyman announces that Roman Reigns has orchestrated a short-term deal for the groups to work together. The Usos claim they had no idea that this was going to happen. Paul Heyman says that Roman Reigns wanted them to be caught off guard. Heyman promises Solo Sikoa will help Judgment Day eliminate their Bad Bunny problem.
Also, Heyman proclaims that Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, and Matt Riddle will take on Judgment Day tonight, just as Solo will take on Rey Mysterio right now.
Rey Mysterio vs. Solo Sikoa
Rey Mysterio does his best to take down the larger Samoan but going into a break. He is sent flying to the ringside floor. Back from a commercial break, Solo Sikoa is in complete control before Rey Mysterio counters a running hip attack. Rey Mysterio hits a Seated Senton and a running dropkick for two. Solo gets the advantage and hits a Samoan Drop for a near fall of his own.
Rey Mysterio hits a 619 and a splash for a near fall. He goes for another 619, but the Usos come out and are cut off at the pass by the LWO. The distraction gave Solo enough time to counter the 619, but he is put into the position again, and Rey connects with the move. However, Mysterio misses the top rope Splash and gets hit with a Samoan Spike, giving Solo the victory.
Winner: Solo Sikoa.
- After the match, The Bloodline beat down the LWO, finishing with Jimmy and Jey Uso hitting the 1D on Rey Mysterio.
- Footage shows Chad Gable and Maxxine Dupri arguing over the draft rules because they both want Otis with them.
- A recap is shown of Damage CTRL telling Bayley that they want an opportunity to face Bianca Belair. Bianca versus Dakota is next.
- Bad Bunny will be on Raw next week, live from Chicago.
Bianca Belair vs. Dakota Kai
The match is back and forth early on, and Dakota takes control on the outside of the ring, sending us into the next commercial break. Back from break, Bianca hits a slingshot Blockbuster. Bianca then hits a series of suplexes and a handspring moonsault, but Dakota kicks out. Kai tries a scorpion kick, but Belair avoids it. Wheelbarrow facebuster by Kai, Belair kicks out. Kai face washes Belair in the corner. Bianca goes for KOD, but Dakota gets out of it. Bianca goes for a Glam Slam-style move, but Dakota Kai counters it into a wheelbarrow facebuster into the corner. Kai misses her finishing move, and Bianca hits the KOD for the victory.
Winner: Bianca Belair.
- A recap shows Brock Lesnar turning on Cody Rhodes on the Monday Night Raw after WrestleMania.
- Paul Heyman confronts the Judgment Day and tells them that he lived up to his end of the bargain, and now it's their turn.
- Cody Rhodes comes out dressed for a fight and calls out Brock Lesnar. Adam Perce says Cody Rhodes is not cleared for competition, and Rhodes goes to leave and then grabs a steel chair. Adam calls security. Security comes out and tries to subdue Cody Rhodes. Adam makes the match between them official at Backlash to stop a fight. Security goes to hold Cody Rhodes back, and he starts beating them up. Cody tries to get to Brock Lesnar, but they keep holding him back. Cody Rhodes beats up security, gets on the microphone, and says Brock Lesnar can wear a cowboy hat, but he is no cowboy. He is a coward.
- Brock Lesnar leaves the arena. The match is official for Backlash.
Seth Rollins vs. The Miz
A back and forth match. Miz delivers several knees and shoulders to Rollins' gut. Rollins hits three Suicide Dives, but Miz recovers and sends him into the timekeeper's area.
Back from another break, Rollins goes for his Buckle Bomb, but Miz counters and hits a Codebreaker in the corner and gets a two-count. Miz eventually hits his It Kicks. Rollins recovers and eventually hits his Buckle Bomb.
He goes for his frog Splash, but the Miz gets the knees up and locks in a small package. Then, Miz goes for his Skull-Crushing Finale, Rollins counters that into a pinfall attempt, but it is unsuccessful as The Miz reverses him.
Rollins gets out of the Figure 4. The Miz hits his signature DDT but holds on into a rolling DDT and only gets a two. He goes for a Super Skull-Crushing Finale off the top rope, but Seth Rollins counters that with his Superplex and Falcon Arrow combination. Rollins follows that up with a Curb Stomp for the victory.
Winner: Seth Rollins
- Backstage, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, and Matt Riddle are talking about their upcoming match tonight, and Matt Riddle says he will be serious about taking care of The Bloodline.
- A recap is shown of Trish Stratus turning heel on Becky Lynch.
- A recap is played of Bobby Lashley's match with Bronson Reed.
Bobby Lashley vs. Austin Theory
Lashley has control of the match early on. Theory is able to avoid an early attempt at The Hurt Lock. Lashley is able to maintain control by driving Austin Theory into a ring post on the outside. Back from the commercial, Theory again avoids The Hurt Loc and begins to chip away at Bobby Lashley. Lashley comes back quickly, but the WWE United States Champion is able to avoid a Spear. He goes for A-Town Down, but Lashley avoids it. Theory tries his rolling dropkick but Lashley counters with the Hurt Lock. Austin Theory drives Bobby Lashley into the corner and suddenly Bronson Reed appears and hits both men with a splash. The referee calls for the bell, seemingly awarding Bobby Lashley the victory via disqualification.
Reed attacked Bobby Lashley on the outside of the ring. Bobby Lashley eventually fires up going for his Hurt Lock, but Austin Theory dropkicks Bobby Lashley, allowing Reed to level him with a Tsunami.
Winner: Bobby Lashley by disqualification.
- Trish Stratus comes out and runs down the state of the women's division when she arrived in 1999. She says that she's single-handedly made WWE women's wrestling worth watching. She also reveals that she took out Lita last week because she was tired of seeing her play sidekick to Becky Lynch. Trish reminds people that she is no one's sidekick or nostalgia act; she's the best to ever do it.
- Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan come out to get a bird's-eye view of the next match.
Michin & Candice LeRae vs. Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green
Michin starts to match off strong. Candice eventually tags in and continues the momentum with a senton. Nikki Cross appears in the crowd. LeRae is on the receiving end of a suplex. LeRae manages to tag in Yim, who hits the Code Blue. Green eventually hits the Unprettier for the victory.
Winners: Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green.
- After the match, Green throws a drink onto the Tag Team Champions who are still ringside.
- Elias, Rick Boogs, and The Street Profits all talk about the upcoming draft. Baron Corbin comes by to remind them that tag teams can get split up. Akira Tozawa randomly shows up to let the world know that Elias will likely be the last pick in the draft and also laugh about nobody wanting Baron Corbin.
- The Usos cut a promo promising victory at Backlash.
The Judgment Day vs. Matt Riddle, Kevin Owens, & Sami Zayn
Early on, Sami Zayn and Finn Balor go back and forth. On the outside, Ripley clotheslines Kevin Owens. WWE Raw goes to a commercial with Riddle getting taken out on the outside when Damien Priest dropped him with a Chokeslam on the apron. Back from commercial, Judgment Day is effectively isolating Matt Riddle. Still, he eventually gets the tag into Zayn, who takes out everybody and gets a near fall with a Sunset Flip Powerbomb on Dom. Rio Ripley gets into the action again, crossing Sami Zayn while he is on the top rope. Dom tries to take advantage with a frog splash but only gets a near fall. Riddle hits a ripcord knee to Dom, Priest hits an elevated Flatliner to Riddle. The referee finally ejects Ripley. Balor tags in. He misses the Coup de Grace and gets hit with a Stunner, Helluva Kick, and Floating Bro for the victory.
Winners: Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn & Matt Riddle.
- After the match, The Bloodline hit the ring and jumped their Backlash opponents. The LWO is out to even the odds. Rey hits a 619 on his son, and Owens drives Priest through the announce table. The babyfaces stand tall to close Raw
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