The last episode of WWE Raw before the WWE Bash in Berlin this Saturday took place in Providence, Rhode Island.
The show featured the start of the No. 1 Contender’s Tournament for the Intercontinental Championship along with the in-ring debut of Uncle Howdy. I’m back once again to provide you will the insights and storyline updates from this new episode of Monday Night Raw.
The Judgment Day Kicks Off The Raw, with 8-Man Tag Team Match against LWO
The Judgment Day made their way to the ring to kick off the show mocking Ripley and Priest saying that they had that beating coming at them for a long time. Liv also got a little carried away while calling out ‘The Terror Twins’ saying that at the WWE Bash in Berlin, they will realize that “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio and she are always on top.
Dominik Mysterio also tried to get on the mic before the crowd started chatting Boo and didn’t let him say a word. The best thing about this segment was a small laugh from Michael Cole on commentary. Dominik also announced that he is entering the No.1 Contender’s Tournament for the Intercontinental Championship. Just as he was talking the real daddy of Dom ‘Rey Mysterio’ made his way to the ring along with LWO.
The two teams could not hold on to themselves and got into a brawl which led to an 8-man Tag Team Match.
It was a pretty good 8-man Tag Team Match to begin the show. All of the superstars delivered amazing performances, but I think that Rey and Dominik were the two men who really carried the whole match.
Judgment Day won the match after Dominik Mysterio pinned his father Rey Mysterio with a little help from Liv Morgan to pick up the victory. Once the match got over, all members of “The Judgment Day” ganged up on Rey with Dominik Mysterio climbing the turnbuckle to attempt a fog splash on his father onto the announce table.
But before he could go any further out came ‘The Terror Twins’ to take care of Judgment Day. Ripley and Priest dominated the entire Judgment Day with Rhea even getting her hands on Liv Morgan ahead of their Mixed Tag Team Match at the WWE Bash in Berlin this Saturday.
Rating: 9 /10
Result: The Judgment Day def LWO
Backstage promo of The Miz on WWE Raw
The show featured a backstage promo of The Miz along with Jackie Redmond where Miz mentioned the fact that if he wins the WWE Intercontinental Championship one more time he will tie the record for the most IC Championship wins with Chris Jericho at 9 times. Before he was interrupted by the “Big” Bronson Reed.
A backstage segment featuring “The New Day”
The show then went to the locker room of “The New Day” which revealed that both Kofi and Xavier will be a part of the No. 1 Contender’s Tournament for the Intercontinental Championship.
One of the most important things from this segment was a dark color ring gear of the Woods, which is more like a theme of “The Final Testament” who are for weeks trying to recruit him into their faction.
Damage CTRL vs. Pure Fusion Collective on WWE Raw
Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane of the “Damage CTRL” made it short with a little assist from Zelina Vega who attacked Donya Deville after Deville and company attacked her a number of weeks ago and injured her arm.
This slight distraction led to Damage CTRL taking advantage and delivering Insane Elbow and Over the Moonsault to pick up the victory.
It is certain that this was not the end for anyone of these womens and will see more of it in the coming future.
Rating: 6 /10
Result: Damage CTRL def Pure Fusion Collective
Bo Dallas/Uncle Howdy Promo on WWE Raw
A video package was aired featuring Uncle Howdy, who called Chad Gable a false prophet and mentioned that he is marching his lambs (The Creed Brothers and Ivy Nile) into the mouths of wolves (Wyatt Sicks).
Uncle Howdy also said that I accept your challenge.
Drew McIntyre Promo ahead of his “Strap Match” against CM Punk
After making his way to the ring McIntyre began his promo by mocking the lines of CM Punk “It feels great to be alive in Providence, Rhode Island on a Monday Night or What”. While still wearing that bracelet of CM Puck with his Wife and Dog name written on it McIntyre even sat in the middle of the ring with a mic in hand.
McIntyre also mentioned that CM Punk is scared of him because he only attacks him from the back at every opportunity he gets. He also blamed the WWE Universe for that, saying that he only does this because you guys keep chanting his name every week.
Just as he was speaking, CM Punk’s music started to play in the arena. Punk unleashed an attack on the McIntyre from behind the back with a leather strap in hand which will be used in their match this Saturday at the WWE Bash In Berlin.
Luckily for McIntyre the local security made its way to the ring which gave him the opportunity to retreat. Punk then unleashed an attack on the guards, which will cost his a few bucks.
Fans later found out that Punk was live streaming on his Instagram from under the ring before attacking Drew McIntyre.
Rating: 10 /10
Jey Uso vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Karrion Kross on WWE Raw
Kingston, Jey, and Kross battled each other in the first Intercontinental Championship No. 1 Contender Triple Threat match of the night to determine who would advance to the next round.
All three men gave an amazing performance in the match, but it was Jey Uso who picked up the win after delivering a spear and a USO splash to pick up the win.
Rating: 7 /10
Result: Jey Uso def Kofi Kingston vs. Karrion Kross
Randy Orton’s Promo ahead of his match at WWE Bash in Berlin
Ahead of his World Heavyweight Championship match against Gunther at Bash in Berlin, Randy Orton delivered a promo that only he can pull off. Randy took everyone to the days when he walked into the WWE. He also mentioned, “You’ve watched me grow up (WWE Universe) and get humbled time and time again.”
He also mentioned what the World Heavyweight Championship means to him and he is the youngest person ever to hold that championship, he was also the one who unified it with the WWE Championship a decade ago referring to his iconic match against John Cena at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2013).
Randy also mentioned the fact that he is going to be battling for the right to move himself to second place in terms of most all-time world title reigns.
Rating: 9 /10
Braun Strowman vs. Bronson Reed on WWE Raw
Bronson Reed who is been on a path of destruction lately who set to go in a one-on-one match against Braun Strowman. Two men threw everything at each other before Reed decided to abandon the match in the middle and started walking away to the backstage area.
The two monsters fought all over the backstage area before finally heading to the parking lot area where Reed attacked Strowman with a pipe which led to him delivering his signature “Tsunami” on Strowman on top of a car.
Rating: 10 /10
Result: No-contest
The Miz vs. Xavier Woods vs. Pete Dunne
The show then immediately moved to the next Intercontinental Championship No. 1 Contender Triple Threat match of the night to determine who would advance to the next round.
The match was pretty good, even better than the one we had earlier on the show. All three men left it all in the ring for a shot at the prestigious Intercontinental Championship. After a back-and-forth battle between all 3 contenders, it was Pete Dunne who got the win after pulling the official out of the ring during the pinfall attempt by Woods using the No Disqualification stipulation of the Triple Threat Match.
Rating: 8 /10
Result: Dunne defeated The Miz and Woods
Bron Breakker’s backstage promo
Right after the match, Bron Breakker was featured in a backstage promo with Jackie Redmond where he called out Jey Uso by saying that there has never been a member of your family to beat a member of my family and you will also not be able to do it.
Breakker also mocked the Bruiserweight Pete Dunne saying that he cannot beat him for the Intercontinental Championship even if he can outlast everyone in the tournament.
Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley – Backstage Promo
The show then featured a pre-tapped backstage promo from “The Terror Twins” calling out their opponents from WWE Bash In Berin Saying “We’re your devils and we’re coming for you.”
Mentioning Sid ‘Sycho Sid’ Eudy
The show then featured highlights from the career of WWE Legend Sid ‘Sycho Sid’ Eudy who passed away at 63 after a long battle with cancer.
Uncle Howdy vs. Chad Gable
Leaving his crew from “American Made” behind Chad Gable walked out alone to the ring to face Uncle Howdy who has been terrorizing him for weeks and even called him a false prophet.
Bo Dallas “Uncle Howdy” fought his last match in WWE on Nov 13, 2019, which also included Chad Gable. The match was pretty as it featured a lot of moments where Bo Dallas “Uncle Howdy” paid homage to his late brother Bray Wyatt.
The match was interrupted by reaming members of the “American Made” after the referee got knocked down with a bump from Gable. The Wyatt Sicks then made their way to the ringside to help Uncle Howdy, attacking the members of the Gable’s new faction. Ivy Nile also jumped into the mix as she attacked Erick Rowan from behind, by jumping on his back. Nonetheless, Rowan continued his assault on the Creed Brothers.
Meanwhile, on the ringside of the things Gable decided to take advantage of the situation by delivering a moonsault on Uncle Howdy before he got caught in the Sister Abigail.
Rating: 10 /10
Result: Bo Dallas “Uncle Howdy” def Chad Gable
