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WWE is celebrating a new episode of Monday Night Raw tonight, this time number 1,695, from the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York. The show will be broadcast live on Netflix and Solowrestling will bring you the results in this news article as every week.
Tonight's episode will feature several matches and segments of interest, highlighting John Cena's last appearance on the red brand before his retirement as a professional wrestler and the continuation of the tournament to determine the final opponent of his career. Additionally, Becky Lynch will defend the Women's Intercontinental Championship against Maxxine Dupri. As always, we invite you to comment on the article to give your opinion on what happened on the show.
WWE Raw on Netflix begins!
We see the arrival of some of tonight's protagonists at the venue: Becky Lynch (who furiously puts a picture of herself on a CM Punk poster), Cody Rhodes, The Vision in full (alongside Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre), Solo Sikoa (accompanied by Talla Tonga), and Gunther.
The show starts with a video recap of last week's events, with John Cena winning the Intercontinental Championship in front of the Boston crowd.
"The Greatest of All Time" is the one to open the show. The fans go wild. Cena is greeted with a thunderous ovation. John carefully observes his surroundings before heading to the ring. Cena runs to the ring for the last time as a professional wrestler on a WWE weekly show. "Cena, Cena, Cena!" chant the fans. The champion enjoys the moment before asking Alicia Taylor to introduce him properly in his last appearance at Madison Square Garden. Cena raises the Intercontinental title to end his presentation.
John takes a microphone to address the fans. "Thank you, Cena!" they chant before he can speak. John thanks them for the welcome before asking if they are ready to start. "Madison Square Garden, the Champion is here!", he exclaims. "Cena, Cena!" chant the audience. John recalls that throughout his 23-year career, he has had the privilege of walking the halls of Madison Square Garden. Today will be the last time he does it. "This is a very important moment for me. And I want to take a moment to...", he says before being interrupted.
Dominik Mysterio interrupts the segment
Mysterio heads to the ring, where he is greeted with a thunderous boo. Dom takes a microphone to address Cena. "No one wants to hear what you have to say", Dominik states. "John, last week you were given a title opportunity, just like you've been given everything. I've fought for everything I've achieved", he adds. That's why he demands a rematch for the Intercontinental Championship. Cena makes it clear that he never backs down from a challenge. John asks the New York fans if they want to see this match. The audience responds affirmatively. Cena accepts the challenge, proposing to Myserio that the fight take place here and now. However, Dominik responds that no.
Mysterio reminds Cena that last week they did it John's way, who had everyone on his side. Now they will do it their way. "Shut the f*** up!", chant the fans. Dominik insists that tonight he will not compete for the Intercontinental Championship. No. He will do it at Survivor Series, in front of his people in San Diego. John accepts his opponent's conditions. However, he promised the fans that tonight he would compete, and he doesn't want to go back on his word. And, since he has an opponent in front of him, he proposes to face him one-on-one here and now. Cena assures him that he will have his title rematch at Survivor Series, so tonight it won't just be the two of them in an individual match. "I'll put that on the line in San Diego. But tonight, if you're brave, you'll face me, here and now, one-on-one, for the chance to make history. Do you feel lucky, kid?", John asks. At that moment, The Judgment Day's theme plays in the venue. Dom smiles.
JD McDonagh and Finn Bálor appear on the scene
Bálor and McDonagh take positions next to Dom. Cena takes off his shirt and cap, ready to fight. "Tonight you won't have your last fight on Raw. What you will receive is a beating", says Dominik before his partners launch themselves against "The Greatest of All Time". He can do nothing against the numerical superiority of his enemies.
Sheamus bursts onto the scene!
Sheamus attacks the heels, but soon finds himself overwhelmed by them. The Judgment Day regains control, but...
Rey Mysterio runs to the ring!
Rey joins John and Sheamus. The three combine forces to balance the situation. They finally manage to expel The Judgment Day from the ring. Cena takes a microphone to point out that he now has two partners on his side. And, since the heels are three, he challenges them to a tag team match here and now. John calls for a referee, who doesn't take long to appear.
Tag Team Match
John Cena, Sheamus, and Rey Mysterio vs. The Judgment Day (Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh, and Finn Bálor)
The heels refuse to enter the ring, at which point they head backstage. However, their opponents waste no time in going after them to bring them back to the ring. Sheamus and Dominik start the fight. Sheamus blocks an attack from Dom to respond with a clothesline. Sheamus continues to hit his opponent in one of the corners. Sheamus applies a rolling senton before executing a Cesaro Swing.
JD helps Dom to expel Sheamus from the ring. McDonagh kicks "The Celtic Warrior" from the apron before hitting his opponent against the commentator's table. JD brings him back to the ring before giving the tag to Finn. He punishes Sheamus with several corner spears. Bálor punishes Sheamus with the help of the ropes. The referee intervenes to separate him from his victim, a moment that JD takes advantage of to execute a Guillotine Leg Drop.
The Judgment Day take turns punishing Sheamus, who continues to resist the attacks of his enemies. Sheamus tries to recover, but McDonagh stops him with a jawbreaker. Sheamus gets rid of Finn and JD with a double clothesline before giving the tag to Rey. He enters with everything, taking care of his three opponents by himself. Rey makes Finn trip against the ropes before looking for the 619, but Dominik grabs his legs to make him fall face-first onto the canvas.
Finn regains control, throwing Rey out of the ring. The WWE Hall of Famer lands on his stomach on the floor. Rey returns to the ring, only to fall into Bálor's clutches. Dom receives the tag to kick his father in his corner. "Who's your daddy?", chant the fans. Dom responds by applying The Three Amigos on his father. 1..2..NO.
Finn receives the tag to catch Rey in a headlock on the mat. "Dirty... Dirty Dom... Dirty... Dirty Dom", sing the fans. Rey tries to escape, but Finn prevents it with an inverted DDT. 1..2..NO. The Irishman takes the masked man to his corner. Rey hits all his opponents to escape. The Mexican crawls to his corner to give the tag to Cena, who enters with everything.
John executes his classic combination of tackles + Proto Bomb. Cena raises his left hand. "You Can't See Me!", exclaim the fans before John performs a Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena carries JD on his shoulders to execute an Attitude Adjustment, but the Irishman lands on his feet to respond with a headbutt. Both men collapse on the canvas, at which point the match descends into chaos.
McDonagh performs a moonsault on John. Finn continues with a Coup de Grace. Dominik finishes Cena with a Frog Splash. The three cover John. 1..2..NO. Sheamus and Rey interrupt the count of three. The action continues. Cena, Rey, and Sheamus trap their opponents in the corner to execute three Beats of the Bodhran in parallel. After that, they bring them back into the ring.
Cena performs a Proto Bomb on JD. Sheamus applies a backbreaker to Finn. Finally, Rey executes an Electric Chair on Dominik. With their three opponents lying on the mat, John, Sheamus, and Rey carry out their final assault. The three men bring their hands to their faces to approach their rivals. "You Can't See Me!", exclaim the fans before seeing the faces execute three Five Knuckle Shuffles in unison.
Dominik rolls to ringside. Meanwhile, Rey hits JD and Finn with a double dropkick, causing the Irishmen to end up leaning on the second rope. Rey hits him with a double 619. Sheamus finishes Bálor with a Brogue Kick. Cena ends the match with an Attitude Adjustment on McDonagh. 1..2..3.
Winners: John Cena, Sheamus, and Rey Mysterio
Cena, Sheamus, and Rey celebrate with the fans as they exit through the entrance ramp. "Monday Night Raw, that's all. Thank you", says John looking at the camera before returning backstage with his companions.
Nick Aldis and Adam Pearce converse in the office of the Raw General Manager. Aldis is furious for not seeing Paul Heyman's move coming in the last episode of SmackDown. "Nick, that's what he does. I've been dealing with him for years. He does everything he can to manipulate the system", says Pearce before Heyman bursts onto the scene. Paul approaches the two to make it clear that he acted within the law. Furthermore, he has a great respect for both, especially for Aldis (although he should manage his anger better). "If you think my fourth choice of Drew McIntyre made you angry, wait to see what I have prepared next", says Heyman with a laugh before handing a new document to Pearce. Paul leaves the office. Nick and Adam look at the document until they find the name of the fifth member chosen by Heyman. Soon, their faces turn serious. "This is going to be fun," says Pearce.
Jackie Redmond interviews Andrew Schulz in the front row. The comedian is ecstatic about such a special night at Madison Square Garden. Schulz praises John Cena, hoping that at Survivor Series he can give Dominik Mysterio the beating he deserves. Dom, who had not yet returned backstage, confronts Schulz. Tension rises, with Mysterio pushing the comedian. Cam Skatebbo, a player for the New York Giants, stands in front of Mysterio. Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh back up their teammate. McDonagh pushes his teammates aside to confront Skatebbo. He violently shoves the Irishman, causing a scuffle between The Judgment Day, Schultz, and several New York Giants players. Several officials have to intervene to stop the fight.
We see Eric Andre, Ashley Cooke, and several players from the Philadelphia Eagles (who are booed), as well as the New York Giants players and Andrew Schulz in the front row.
Jackie Redmond introduces a video showing the surprise attack Nikki Bella launched on Stephanie Vaquer last week. After that, Redmond introduces "The First Lady," who she will interview next. The Women's World Champion makes her entrance, only to be attacked by Bella! She grabs her by the hair to throw her against the entrance screen. Vaquer ends up on the floor. Nikki takes a microphone. "You know what, Stephanie? I didn't come back to cheer from the sidelines. And of course, I didn't come back to be your partner. I came back to claim what is mine, which is this division. So, honey, thanks for reminding me who I am. You're going to give me a match for that women's world championship. And not only that. You're going to bow down to the woman who changed this whole industry: Nikki Bella," says Nikki as she raises the title. The fans boo her. "That's right, do you understand, honey?" she adds before dropping the belt on its rightful owner. Bella returns backstage, leaving Stephanie lying on the floor.
Bayley and Lyra Valkyria walk backstage when they encounter The Kabuki Warriors. Bayley asks her partner to leave her alone with the Japanese wrestlers. "Bayley, Asuka is very kind. We need five people for WarGames. I can forget the past and forgive you if you fight for the team", says Asuka. Bayley laughs. "You want ME to join YOUR team after everything you did to me two years ago? After you made my best friend turn her back on me? You want me to join your team and forgive me? The answer is no", Bayley replies. Asuka says something in Japanese and leaves. Kairi Sane stands in front of "The Role Model" to make the "You Can't See Me" gesture. "KAIRIIII!", Asuka shouts. Sane startles. "The Pirate Princess" quickly responds to her partner's call. A smiling Lyra approaches Bayley. "That was great. I'm so proud of you. You finally got over it", says Valkyria before suggesting a high five. "What are you, five years old? Come on, idiot!", exclaims "The Role Model" before resuming her walk. Valkyria still can't get used to her partner's personality changes.
Solo Sikoa makes his entrance with Talla Tonga. Once in the ring, he waits for his opponent in The Last Time is Now tournament. Sikoa gets impatient, but finally, the wait comes to an end. Alicia Taylor introduces his opponent...
Dolph Ziggler makes his entrance!
The Last Time is Now Tournament - First Round Match
Solo Sikoa (with Talla Tonga) vs. Dolph Ziggler
Solo and Dolph face off. The fans chant "Welcome back!". Sikoa tries to hit his opponent, but Ziggler quickly dodges to counterattack. Solo soon recovers, but Dolph surprises him with a dropkick. After that, Ziggler performs a Stinger Splash, followed by a neckbreaker. Dolph executes an elbow drop on his opponent before trapping him in a crossface. Solo clings to the ropes to force his release. Sikoa runs to ringside to catch his breath.
Dolph throws himself at his opponent to continue attacking him. After hitting him against the commentator's table, Ziggler brings him back into the ring, where he performs a diving elbow drop. Solo stops a Jumping DDT to respond with a body drop. Sikoa looks directly at the camera to send a direct message to John Cena. "F*** You, Solo!", chant the fans.
Sikoa hits his opponent over and over while keeping him immobilized on the mat. Solo performs a Running Hip Attack. The audience boos him. Sikoa challenges Dolph to hit him. Ziggler doesn't hesitate, but his opponent stops him with a back elbow. Sikoa blocks a Famouser to execute a Samoan Drop. 1..2..NO. Dolph dodges a new Running Hip Attack to start a counterattack. Ziggler performs a Jumping DDT, followed by a Famouser. 1..2..NO. Sikoa blocks a Zig Zag with the help of the ropes to respond with a Spinning Solo. 1..2..NO.
Sikoa gets ready to finish his opponent with a Samoan Skipe. Dolph dodges it and counters with a roll-up. 1..2..NO. Ziggler avoids a corner charge and counters with a Zig Zag. 1..2..NO. "The referee sucks!", chant the fans. Dolph looks for a superkick. Solo blocks it. Ziggler tries again, and this time it connects cleanly with Sikoa’s face. He blocks another Zig Zag to counter with a definitive Samoan Skipe. 1..2..3.
Winner: Solo Sikoa
"Who's next?!", asks Sikoa as he walks up the entrance ramp.
We see a promotional video starring Je'Von Evans.
Byron Saxton interviews The New Day and Grayson Waller in the stands area. Xavier Woods snatches the microphone from Saxton to prevent him from asking inappropriate questions. Woods recalls the words of AJ Styles and Dragon Lee, who want to be champions that defend the gold. However, they haven't put the titles on the line against the best team. And that's because if they did, they know they would lose them. Waller and Kofi Kingston mock the New York Knicks, comparing them to Styles and Lee, who would "choke" under pressure. Kingston shows his frustration because the teams getting opportunities don't deserve them. They, on the other hand, deserve them more than anyone. They are a team people should be grateful for and, of course, raising their arms to the sky to exclaim: "God, thank you for The New Day!"
We see Lil Yachty, Aljamain Sterling, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Stephanie McMahon in the front row.
Alexa Bliss enters the ring to address Charlotte Flair directly, who this past weekend ignored all her messages and calls, even though she had time to post on social media. Bliss understands that Charlotte is upset about losing the Tag Team Championships. But that's something that can be regained. What’s not so easy to regain is trust. The same trust they worked on for weeks. "I know who you are inside and who you can be. But it looks like you'll be the one to prove me wrong", she says. Alexa recalls that last Friday she was abandoned by her partner just because she doesn’t like Rhea Ripley. And because of that, she took a beating from their enemies. "You're Charlotte Flair. Since when have you cared about liking someone? Since when have you cared about someone liking you? I've been there for you since day one. I had your back, and at the moment I needed you to have mine, at the moment I needed my best friend, that's when you decide to make a statement? When you decide to prove something? Just because you don't like someone? What the hell, Charlotte!? I’ve been to Hell and back for you", Bliss says before being interrupted.
The Kabuki Warriors, Lash Legend and Nia Jax storm onto the scene
"Alexa, idiot, idiot, idiot!", shouts Asuka in Japanese before passing her microphone to Nia. "Yeah, Alexa. What she said," Jax says. As Bliss’s former best friend, Nia understands perfectly why Charlotte abandoned her. However, now she’s alone in the ring, and everyone present knows very well what’s coming next. The heels climb onto the apron to surround the ring, ready to launch an assault.
THIS IS MY BRUTALITY!
Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY run toward the ring to join Alexa. The brawl erupts quickly. Kairi Sane and Asuka fight with IYO SKY and Rhea at ringside. Meanwhile, Nia immobilizes Bliss, who takes a right hand from Lash.
Charlotte Flair appears!
"The Queen" uses a kendo stick to unleash a furious attack on Lash and Nia, whom she quickly ejects from the ring. With the threat neutralized, Charlotte approaches Alexa to help her to her feet. IYO and Rhea watch them from behind. SKY hugs Ripley. Charlotte laughs before pointing toward both women. This brings the segment to an end.
Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match
Becky Lynch (c) vs. Maxxine Dupri
Becky argues with the referee (Jessika Carr) as soon as the bell rings. Maxxine takes advantage to surprise the champion with a big boot. 1..2..NO. Lynch counters harshly. Becky punishes the challenger in one of the corners. Dupri blocks a Manhandle Slam, but can’t avoid a backbreaker. Maxxine rolls to ringside to catch her breath. Dupri tries to return, but the Irishwoman stops her with a rope dropkick.
Lynch launches herself onto Maxxine to keep hitting her at ringside. Dupri tries to respond, but her opponent throws her against one of the posts. Becky brings Maxxine back into the ring to kick her in one of the corners. "Fuck you, Becky!", chant the fans. Maxxine recovers and throws several punches. Lynch dodges a big boot and counters with a backstabber. 1..2..NO.
Becky unleashes a barrage of punches on Maxxine’s head in one of the corners. Dupri breaks free and starts exchanging strikes with the champion. Both end up lying on the mat. Maxxine surprises Lynch with a spinning kick. 1..2..NO. Dupri hits a corner splash, followed by a Fisherman's Suplex. Dupri finishes her with a Guillotine legdrop. 1..2..NO.
Becky recovers. Maxxine blocks a Dis-Arm-Her and unleashes a barrage of punches in one corner. Lynch stops her to execute a powerbomb. 1..2..NO. The Irishwoman traps Dupri in a Dis-Arm-Her. Maxxine manages to escape thanks to her flexibility and applies an Ankle Lock. Becky tries to reach the ropes, but Maxxine drops to the mat to stop her. Lynch escapes and kicks her opponent, then finishes her with the Manhandle Slam. 1..2..NO. Dupri gets a foot on the ropes to break the count.
Lynch gets in Carr’s face. The referee warns her not to lay a hand on her and advises her to refocus on her opponent. Becky ejects Maxxine from the ring. The referee approaches the ropes to check on the challenger. Meanwhile, Becky starts removing one of the turnbuckle pads. Suddenly...
LET'S LIGHT IT UP!
AJ Lee appears!
Becky gets distracted by the presence of her enemy. AJ Lee walks down the entrance ramp, stopping at the end of it. AJ Lee greets the Irishwoman before advising her to look behind her. However, "The Man" remains distracted. Maxxine takes advantage of the situation and climbs one of the corners. As soon as Becky turns toward her, Dupri comes crashing down with a diving crossbody. 1..2..3.
Winner and NEW Women's Intercontinental Champion: MAXXINE DUPRI
Dupri celebrates with AJ Lee on the entrance ramp while a stunned Lynch watches from inside the ring.
Byron Saxton interviews Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez in the stands area. Rodriguez states that last week she was robbed of her victory and therefore her coronation as Women's World Champion. Now that opportunity has fallen into Nikki Bella’s hands. Roxanne points out that she has defeated the WWE Hall of Famer twice, so she deserves that opportunity more. Moreover, Bella wants everything to revolve around her again, when in reality everything should revolve around The Judgment Day. Raquel promises that the world championship will return to the faction. With that said, the Texans leave, ending the interview.
We see Brandon Marshall, Chuck Zito and Gabriel Iglesias in the front row.
Last Time is Now Tournament - First Round Match
Gunther vs. Je'Von Evans
"WALTER, WALTER", chant the fans. Gunther traps Je'Von’s left arm. Evans breaks free and responds with a dropkick. Gunther drives Evans toward the apron, where he is forced to release him. Gunther places his hand on Je'Von’s head in a gesture of disdain. Je'Von responds with a right hand. Evans keeps hitting the Austrian, who answers with a tremendous big boot.
Je'Von tries to counterattack, but a tremendous chop from Gunther sends him crashing to the mat. "The Ring General" continues striking Je'Von, challenging him to get up. Evans throws several attacks at his opponent, but Gunther quickly drops him with a powerslam. Gunther keeps attacking Evans, attempting to trap him in a submission hold. Je'Von is the one who manages to trap the Austrian, but Gunther quickly escapes.
Evans lands several chops on Gunther before continuing with a dropkick. Gunther blocks a second dropkick and applies a Boston Crab. Je'Von escapes, only to fall victim to a backbreaker. Gunther sends his opponent into the ropes to strike his back on the rebounds. Evans launches a new counterattack that ends with a springboard enzuigiri. Gunther falls to ringside.
Je'Von dives with a suicide dive. Gunther catches him mid-air before throwing him against the side of the ring. Gunther hits a chop near the barricade before delivering a body drop onto it, further damaging Evans’s back. Gunther returns to the ring. 1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8... Je'Von returns before the count reaches 10.
Gunther crushes Evans’s left hand, immobilizing him before stomping on his back. Gunther grabs Je'Von’s arm to deliver two tremendous chops. Evans tries to respond, but eats another chop. Gunther and Je'Von exchange dropkicks. Evans surprises his opponent with a sunset flip. 1..2..NO.
Gunther and Je'Von exchange attacks in the center of the ring. Gunther surprises his rival with a big boot. Gunther tries to finish him with a powerbomb, but Je'Von reverses it into a Stunner. Gunther ends up at ringside. Je'Von jumps with a tope. Back inside the ring, Evans dives with a diving crossbody. Je'Von finishes the Austrian with a frog splash. 1..2..NO. "This is awesome!", chant the fans.
Evans goes for an OG Cutter, but Gunther intercepts him mid-air. Gunther hits a belly-to-suplex, followed by a powerbomb. 1..2..NO. Gunther traps his opponent in a sleeperhold. Je'Von resists as much as he can while desperately trying to reach the ropes. Gunther prevents it and applies more pressure. Evans begins to lose consciousness, forcing him to submit.
Winner: Gunther
Maxxine Dupri talks with AJ Lee backstage. Jackie Redmond approaches them to interview Maxxine, whom she congratulates on her surprising title win. Dupri feels very proud of having surpassed one of the greatest female wrestlers in history, proving that with hard work, anything is possible. Moreover, the championship she now carries proves she belongs here. And all thanks to AJ Lee. AJ tells her the credit is all hers. Besides, she hates bullies. "I just put Becky in her place", she says. Akira Tozawa and Otis appear to congratulate their partner. The three leave to celebrate.
Redmond takes the opportunity to interview AJ Lee, asking if she intends to stay a little longer. Lee admits she only returned to help her husband, CM Punk. However, Becky Lynch has lit a fire inside her she had forgotten she had. "She makes me feel things, so… who knows?", AJ says before leaving. Yet as soon as she takes a step, she runs into Rhea Ripley. "Got a second to talk?", asks the Australian. "Sure", Lee replies. Rhea places her arm over AJ’s shoulder and both women walk off to end the segment.
The Vision (Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed) and Logan Paul make their entrance to the ring. Drew McIntyre is next to appear. The Scotsman joins his WarGames teammates inside the ring. Heyman takes the mic to introduce himself and the other men standing beside him. Paul reminds everyone that he has led many teams into WarGames, but none can compare to the one he’s leading this year.
CM Punk interrupts Paul’s promo
CM Punk heads to the ring without his championship and ready to fight. His enemies smile, daring him to step inside the ring. Punk stops at the end of the entrance ramp, checking the time on his invisible watch.
UUUSSSSOOO!
Jimmy and Jey Uso make their entrance through the crowd. The Samoans jump the barricade and take positions at ringside. Bron dares them to get in the ring. CM Punk remains still.
Cody Rhodes makes his entrance
"The American Nightmare" stands beside CM Punk before climbing onto the apron. Jimmy and Jey do the same. After a few seconds, the faces enter the ring to start a brawl. Action takes place inside and outside the ring. Logan throws a barrage of punches at CM Punk, who answers with a running knee strike followed by a Bulldog. CM Punk prepares to finish him with a GTS, but...
BROCK LESNAR appears!
"The Beast" heads toward the ring, where CM Punk awaits him. Punk charges at Lesnar before he can step through the ropes, but his enemy quickly sends him on a trip to Suplex City. Cody enters the ring to attack Lesnar, but ends up suffering the same fate as CM Punk. A smiling Lesnar stands in the center of the ring. Suddenly, his smile fades when he hears a theme song he knows all too well.
Roman Reigns makes his entrance!
Roman heads toward the ring. Brock waits for him. Reigns and Lesnar stand face to face. The fans lose their minds. Brock tries to hit Roman, but Reigns dodges and answers with a Superman Punch. Lesnar ends up at ringside. Several officials rush into the ring to prevent Roman from going after Brock. At that moment, Bronson Reed attacks Reigns from behind!
Reed prepares to hit a Tsunami, but Roman makes him fall from the corner with a Superman Punch. The action moves to ringside, with many security members —and even New York police officers— trying to restore order. Reigns breaks free from all of them and charges at Reed, hitting a spear. As a result, the barricade is destroyed and two police officers who were restraining the Australian end up lying beside him. Chaos reigns at ringside as the show comes to an end.
