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WWE is celebrating a new episode of Monday Night Raw tonight, this time number 1,725, from the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. This will be the first show of the red brand after the WWE European tour and will be broadcast live on Netflix. Solowrestling will bring you the results in this news as every week.
Tonight's episode will feature several matches and segments of interest, highlighting the start of the King and Queen of the Ring semifinals tournaments. In addition, Chad Gable will face Rusev in a one-on-one match. As always, we invite you to comment on the article to give your opinion on what happened in the show.
WWE Raw starts on Netflix!
We see a video recap of last week's SmackDown main event, which ended with Jey Uso's victory in the King of the Ring quarterfinals.
We see Roman Reigns and The Usos arriving at the venue. A WWE worker hands the World Heavyweight Championship to Roman. He then orders him to take a box from his car. The Samoans start walking towards the building. Jacob Fatu quickly joins them. The four men head to the ring. "OTC, OTC!" chant the fans even before Reigns' theme music starts playing.
Headed by Roman, The Bloodline makes their entrance in the ring, where they all raise their index fingers. The fans respond in kind. Reigns poses with the championship in the center of the ring as fireworks resonate in the arena. "OTC, OTC!" the crowd chants again. "Roman, Roman Reigns!" they sing. Reigns continues to enjoy the reception before taking the mic. "Baltimore, RECOGNIZE ME!", exclaims "The OTC".
Roman is grateful for the men accompanying him in the ring, starting with Jey Uso, his "right hand man". Reigns recalls that his cousin has advanced to the second round of the King of the Ring tournament and promises that he will be the one to win the crown. That's why he asks the fans to recognize him. Roman is also aware that many people will try to stir up trouble, claiming that he never says anything good about Jimmy. But that's not true. Because Jimmy has been with him since day one. "Without him, there would be no 'right hand man'. Without him, there would be no 'Tribal Chief' or The Bloodline either." That's why he asks the fans to also recognize him.
The audience starts chanting Jacob Fatu's name. Jey takes the mic to thank Roman for his words. However, there is someone they need to talk about. A man whose name is being chanted. But also a man who doesn't listen. "A person who must recognize us!", exclaims Jey. Reigns wonders if there is a problem. "When it comes to Jey and Jimmy, do I listen to them? OF COURSE NOT! The only person I recognize is my OTC, ROMAN REIGNS", exclaims Fatu before returning the mic to Reigns. He takes a step to face Jacob. "Well, we don't need a man who says yes to everything," says Roman before asking for the presence of the WWE worker from before. He brings a wooden box to Reigns. "The OTC" takes out a brown Ula Fala from inside.
Roman makes it clear that The Bloodline has always been present in WWE (from the Wild Samoans to himself and The Usos), and always will be. Reigns assures Jacob that their sons will fight together in this company in the future. That said, he reminds him that he is now with The Bloodline. "Now you're in. Jacob, welcome to the family business. Jacob, welcome to The Bloodline!", exclaims Roman before placing the Ula Fala on his shoulders. Roman and Jacob raise their index fingers. Jey has his reservations, but Jimmy convinces him to join his companions. Jimmy stands next to Jacob to raise his finger. Jey does the same next to Roman. The segment ends with the four men posing in the center of the ring. Or maybe not...
We see actor Eric André in the front row. André catches Roman's attention, who quickly greets him. Eric tries to do the same with Jey, but he just glares at him. Jimmy is more receptive and greets the actor. Fatu is the last to pass by. Jacob tries to ignore André, but he takes the liberty of touching his Ula Fala. Furious, "The Samoan Werewolf" grabs the actor to take him to the center of the ring. Many officials rush to the scene to prevent a tragedy. Jacob ignores them as he seeks height in one of the corners. Reigns returns to climb the apron. From that position, he orders Jacob to get off the corner. Fatu obeys. Adam Pearce asks Roman to calm his man down. However, "The OTC" changes his mind. Roman gestures to Jacob, giving him permission to attack the actor. Fatu executes an Uso Splash on André. Roman smiles.
Reigns and Fatu leave the ring. Roman stops to turn towards his man. "Once more," he says. Jacob immediately returns to the ring to execute a second Uso Splash on the actor, who can barely breathe. "If you want it, you'll have it. You don't want this. But if you push us, if you force our hands, we'll take it all," says Roman directly to the camera before heading backstage. Jacob and The Usos follow closely.
André is attended to on the canvas during the first commercial break of the night. Adam Pearce and the WWE medical team help the actor out of the ring. André collapses to his knees on the entrance ramp. Pearce helps him to his feet to continue his way backstage.
Queen of the Ring tournament semifinals
Raquel Rodriguez vs. IYO SKY
IYO executes a dropkick to Rodriguez's back as soon as the bell rings. The Japanese wrestler continues to attack the Texan in the corner. SKY kicks Raquel to continue her offense. Rodriguez stops her to bring her down with a crossbody. IYO ends up on ringside. Raquel goes after her to lift her onto her shoulders. Rodriguez drops her rival over the audience barrier before removing the commentator table protector.
Raquel takes SKY back into the ring. IYO surprises her opponent with a Guillotine Choke. Rodriguez frees herself by executing a suplex. SKY kicks the Texan's face before expelling her from the ring. After that, she launches with a suicide dive, but the Texan stops her in mid-air. Rodriguez throws IYO against one of the posts. After that, she continues to hit the Japanese wrestler against the audience barrier and the apron.
Raquel takes SKY back into the ring to cover her. 1..2..NO. "What do you think you are!? What do you think you are!?", she yells in Spanish before trapping her in a Bow And Arrow. IYO frees herself, only to receive the impact of three consecutive elbow drops. 1..2..NO. Rodriguez wipes the blood from her mouth to continue attacking IYO. The Japanese wrestler recovers to unleash a flurry of punches against her opponent, but she stops her with a shoulder tackle. 1..2..NO.
Rodriguez tries to execute a Texana Bomb, but IYO reverses it into a roll-up. SKY continues to attack Raquel, applying a double foot stomp. IYO executes a running meteora before launching with a Missile Dropkick. SKY looks for a new running meteora, but Rodriguez saves herself on the apron. Raquel catches IYO from her position. IYO frees herself to apply a dropkick. SKY tries to apply a sunset flip powerbomb, but her opponent blocks it to stomp on her head.
Rodriguez carries IYO, ready to throw her against the commentator table, but it is the Japanese who succeeds. Raquel makes SKY fall on the table. After that, she takes her back into the ring to launch with a Corkscrew Elbowdrop. IYO dodges it, causing her opponent to hit the canvas. The action moves to the top corner. SKY surprises the Texan with a sunset flip powerbomb and then finishes her off with an Over the Moonsault. 1..2..3.
Winner: IYO SKY
Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez converse backstage. Both lament Raquel Rodriguez's defeat. Morgan was expecting to face her partner in the tournament final, but now she must focus on Dominik Mysterio and his qualification. Perez promises Liv that she will make sure Charlotte Flair, her opponent in the semifinals, does not reach the match at 100%. Liv wishes her luck tonight before saying goodbye. Morgan enters Danhausen's laboratory, who quickly recognizes her from her "Trouble" music video. Liv takes off her jacket to show a Danhausen t-shirt before indicating that he could help her with something. "I hope you pay for that, because Danhausen is in high demand these days," says Danhausen. Liv touches Danhausen's arm to attract his interest, but the peculiar character remains engrossed in his experiments. Morgan asks Danhausen if he can curse Dominik's opponent. Danhausen responds that he can, but the World Champion will have to pay him with "human money," as well as include him in his next music video and... Liv gives up on her goal and leaves the laboratory without achieving it.
Byron Saxton interviews Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair on the entrance ramp. Saxton welcomes them back to Monday Night Raw before asking Flair if she thinks it's a good idea to face Roxanne Perez tonight when she has her Queen of the Ring semifinal match on Friday. Charlotte knows it's not a good idea. In fact, she just saw Liv Morgan trying to curse her. However, she would never turn down a challenge. In addition, she has an advantage: her partner Alexa. She points out that Liv may be the world champion, but Charlotte is, and always will be, "the queen." And everyone should bow down to her. Flair corrects Bliss, pointing out that everyone should bow down to both of them. Charlotte and Alexa join their fingers to form a heart. Flair asks Saxton to join them. This leads to the end of the interview.
We see a video recap of the New York Knicks' victory in the NBA Finals, and how Danhausen and his curses had a lot to do with it.
Seth Rollins delivers a video promo directed at Bron Breakker. "Breakker, I brought you into my Vision. I tried to give you the world, and in return, you took mine. King of the Ring. Six months of my career that I will never get back. My World Heavyweight Championship. The time has come. I'm here to correct my mistakes. This time without Heyman, without Vision, without hiding from who we should be. At Night of Champions, Bron Breakker, Seth Rollins, Steel Cage," says Rollins.
We move to the office of Adam Pearce. He informs Lyra Valkyria that he has spoken with Nick Aldis and, with a few details to be finalized, he can assure that it will finally happen (we don't know what). The Irishwoman thanks Pearce before leaving. LA Knight appears on the scene. "The Megastar" recalls what happened on SmackDown, pointing out that he had warned him last Monday. In fact, if there were a championship for fortune-tellers, it would be around his waist. Pearce regrets what happened in his match, but the rules are the rules, and the referee's decision cannot be overturned. LA Knight hints again that Pearce obeys Roman Reigns, adding that he will deal with this problem in his own way. YEAH.
Jackie Redmond interviews Chad Gable backstage. Gable acknowledges that losing his mask made him realize that he had made many mistakes in the last two years. Defending Rey Mysterio last week was just the beginning, as the WWE Hall of Famer helped him understand that he still has to apologize to many people. However, before that, he has to deal with Rusev. Chad heads to the ring, where he meets Maxxine Dupri talking with Austin Theory. Gable and Dupri silently observe each other. Chad heads to the ring to end this segment.
Rusev (with Chad Gable) vs. Chad Gable
Rusev knocks down Gable as soon as the match begins. Chad pays him back, forcing the Bulgarian to seek refuge in the ropes. Gable knocks down Rusev with two consecutive armdrags. Rusev dodges a third to kick his opponent's stomach. Rusev violently throws him against one of the corners. Gable responds with a belly-to-suplex. Chad tries to apply an Ankle Lock, but his opponent escapes to ringside to avoid it.
Gable goes after Rusev. However, he surprises him to throw him against the metal stairs. Rusev continues with a suplex before hitting Gable against the commentator table. Chad recovers to apply a side slam to Rusev on the table. Gable takes Chad back into the ring. Chad is about to return, but Ethan distracts him. Rusev takes advantage to push Gable, who falls to ringside. Rusev goes after him to execute a Fallaway Slam on the commentator table.
Rusev throws Gable against the audience barrier. Now it's Chad who returns the favor. The action returns to the ring, where Rusev surprises his opponent with a spinning heel kick. Rusev applies several headbutts to Gable before trapping him in a headlock. Chad throws several elbows to free himself. Rusev pushes Gable against one of the corners before finishing him off with a diving headbutt. 1..2..NO.
Gable ends up on ringside. Rusev tries to go after him, but the referee stops him. Page takes advantage to hit Chad from behind. Rusev and Gable exchange attacks in the center of the ring. Chad dodges one of Rusev's attacks to respond with two consecutive German suplexes. Rusev blocks a third by grabbing the ropes. The action moves to the top corner. Gable catches his opponent to execute a superplex.
Chad traps Rusev in an Ankle Lock. The Bulgarian frees himself to look for the Accolade, but Gable doesn't allow it. Chad blocks a kick from Rusev to trap him in an Ankle Lock. Desperate, Ethan enters the ring, only to be expelled with a clothesline from Gable. Rusev takes advantage to surprise Chad with a Machka Kick. 1..2..NO.
Rusev traps Gable in an Accolade. Chad manages to reach the ropes, but as soon as he touches them, the Bulgarian drags him back to the center of the ring. Rusev tries to crush Gable, but he blocks the kick to stand up and respond with an Olympic Slam. Chad traps Rusev in an Ankle Lock. Rusev tries to resist, but the pain forces him to surrender.
Winner by submission: Chad Gable
Ethan and Rusev launch an assault on Gable, hitting him on the canvas. Suddenly, Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee burst into the ring! Page and Rusev quickly leave the ring. "All Ego" returns to surprise the masked men, but ends up being expelled by them. Rey and Dragon extend their hands to Chad to help him stand up. The masked men raise Gable's arms in a sign of victory. Chad hugs them as furious "All Ego" and Rusev retreat backstage. This marks the end of this segment.
The Usos approach Roman Reigns backstage to ask him why he changed the plans for tonight, as it was supposed to be Jacob Fatu who was going to acknowledge them. "Things have changed," Roman says. He proposes to his cousins that they put themselves in Jacob's shoes, a guy who feels like a stranger in his own family. That's something that needs to end. "We can't have internal fights. Everyone out there hates us. They disrespect us. They talk about us. Who has taken care of LA Knight? Why is he still talking? Why hasn't anyone kicked his ass yet? In fact, maybe I should send him to The Werewolf", Reigns says. Jimmy asks him to let him talk to LA Knight. Roman grants his request. Jimmy fist bumps "The OTC", promising him that he will take care of everything. Jimmy leaves to end this segment.
Danhausen appears on the entrance ramp. Danhausen describes himself as the most famous man in the world. He already proved it in his WWE debut, but now he's even more famous, as he's the NBA champion. Danhausen points out that all celebrities want to be his friends (like Ben Stiller), and many of them approach him to ask him to curse their enemies. However, that costs "human money". Danhausen changes the subject, making it clear that tonight is not about celebrities, but about the fans, whom he wants to give some t-shirts to. Danhausen approaches his "Cannonhausen" which, as usual, fails. Danhausen runs to the entrance ramp to remind the audience that everyone must love him. Otherwise, they will be cursed. The lights in the venue go out and Danhausen disappears (or maybe not). Danhausen hides behind one of the showcases containing the King and Queen of the Ring tournament crowns before returning backstage.
We see boxers Jalil Hackett and Nasheed Smith in the front row.
Bron Breakker responds to Seth Rollins to accept his challenge. "Seth Rollins, you built an entire career undermining and backstabbing to get where you are. And now you want to play the victim in this story? The truth is I destroyed your Vision because you used deceit to take advantage of the people around you for one man's glory instead of many. You're not a Visionary. You're a sheep in wolf's clothing. And at Night of Champions, you'll be locked in with the cruelest, fiercest, and unbreakable superstar in all of WWE. And that's the thing about being locked in with a dog, Seth. The dog always manages to escape," says Bron.
LA Knight makes his entrance in the ring. "LA Knight, LA Knight!" chant the fans. "The Megastar" lies on the canvas, pointing out that this is how his night ended on SmackDown. LA Knight reveals that several people have called him to recommend that he take the night off. However, he had to be there. He had to return to Baltimore, and now he's home. "LA Knight, LA Knight!" chant the fans.
"The Megastar" regrets not returning home with a crown on his head or a championship around his waist. However, his name continues to be chanted. LA Knight knows he's up against it, but he'll keep fighting against the current. Roman, on the other hand, does nothing but manipulate the fans just as he does backstage. LA Knight recalls his words from last week, where he predicted the outcome of his King of the Ring tournament quarter-final match. Because, as expected, a Samoan cost him the victory.
Jimmy Uso interrupts the segment!
Jimmy understands that LA Knight is still angry with his family for what happened years ago, but that's in the past. Plus, it was Solo Sikoa who cost him his match, a man who has nothing to do with The Bloodline anymore. LA Knight doesn't believe Jimmy. He promises him that, sooner or later, he will have his chance. "You have Big Jim's word, man. And may the best man win," says Jimmy before being interrupted.
Jey Uso enters the scene!
Jey takes the microphone from his brother before facing off with LA Knight. Jey corroborates Jimmy's words, making it clear that Sikoa acts on his own. Jey continues to make it clear that he didn't come out expecting an apology from "The Megastar", but to... LA Knight interrupts to try to guess what Jey wants. Does he want him to acknowledge The OTC? Jey responds no. Jey reminds him that he defeated him last week, which means he's better than him. "What I need is for you to acknowledge ME!", exclaims Jey.
LA Knight didn't expect this, but considering everything that's happening, maybe it's a tempting offer. "I acknowledge... that you can kiss my ass," says LA Knight raising his index finger. Furious, Jey pushes "The Megastar". Both men try to come to blows, but Jimmy steps in. LA Knight pushes Jimmy, who ends up on the canvas. Jey takes down LA Knight to unleash a flurry of punches. "The Megastar" reverses the situation, only to receive a superkick from Jimmy.
Jey gets out of the ring to grab a metal chair. Jimmy stops his brother before he can hit LA Knight with the chair. Outside, Jey moves Jimmy out of his way. "The Megastar" takes advantage to grab the chair, which he uses against the Samoans. Suddenly, Jacob Fatu appears on the scene to apply the Tongan Death Grip to LA Knight, who ends up knocked out on the canvas. Fatu and The Usos retreat backstage with their job done.
Adam Pearce and several officials appear on the scene to help LA Knight. He pushes Raw's General Manager, blaming him for everything. "The Megastar" leaves on his own to end this segment.
Jey and Jimmy Uso argue backstage about what happened a few minutes ago. Jacob Fatu interrupts them, making it clear that none of their methods worked to solve the problem with LA Knight. That's why he had to do it The OTC's way. "The Samoan Werewolf" leaves the place to end the segment.
Alexa Bliss is the protagonist of the new edition of NXT Origins.
Charlotte Flair (with Alexa Bliss) vs. Roxanne Perez (with Liv Morgan)
Charlotte and Roxy face off before starting the fight. Perez slaps "The Queen" to taunt her. Roxanne unleashes a flurry of attacks on Flair in one of the corners. Charlotte blocks a kick to respond with a knee strike. Roxy rolls to ringside. Flair goes after her to deliver several chops. "The Prodigy" dodges one of them, causing her opponent's hand to hit one of the ring posts.
Roxanne continues to punish Charlotte's injured hand against the post before taking her to the center of the ring, where she applies a Satomora Special. 1...2...NO. Perez traps Charlotte in a wristlock. "The Queen" carries her opponent on her shoulders to throw herself back against one of the corners. Flair manages to free herself, but Roxy quickly takes her down with a Russian Leg Sweep. 1..2..NO.
Perez continues to damage her opponent's right hand. Charlotte briefly manages to recover until Roxanne catches her in a sleeperhold. Flair throws herself back to the canvas to break free. Perez tries to apply an armbar, but "The Queen" doesn't allow her to complete the hold. Charlotte lifts her opponent with the trapped hand to execute a powerbomb. 1..2..NO.
Flair and Perez exchange attacks. Roxy surprises Charlotte with a tilt-a-whirl facebuster. 1..2..NO. Perez tries once again to trap her in an armbar, but her rival doesn't allow it. Roxanne takes Flair to one of the corners with a series of chops. Furious, Charlotte grabs Perez by the neck. Flair seeks height in one of the corners, at which point Liv pushes Alexa against the post.
Charlotte applies a Fallaway Slam on Perez to continue with several chops. Roxanne kicks her opponent to stop her, but ends up being taken down with a handspring clothesline. Flair finishes her off with a big boot. 1..2..NO. "The Queen" looks for height. Morgan gets on the apron to distract her. Perez takes advantage to make Charlotte fall, to whom she applies a springboard moonsault. 1..2..NO.
Flair takes down Roxanne to look for a Figure Four Lock, but her rival prevents it with an eye poke. Perez covers Flair. At that moment, Alexa makes Liv fall on the apron, catching the referee's attention. Bliss enters the ring to turn Charlotte, who ends up covering Roxy. The referee approaches to start the count of three. 1..2..NO. Flair blocks a Pop Rox to trap Roxy in a Figure Four Lock, which she quickly converts into a Figure Eight Lock. "The Prodigy" has no choice but to submit.
Winner by submission: Charlotte Flair
Ethan Page and Rusev appear on the entrance ramp. A furious Rusev yells in Bulgarian. Page translates for his partner, pointing out that Chad Gable is a lucky man. And that's because his "redemption tour" would have ended tonight. "All Ego" recalls that Chad decided to spend some time in Mexico, only to return and meddle in their affairs. However, he has messed with the wrong people and for the wrong reasons. Ethan points out that, while Gable and his new masked friends fight for a culture, he and Rusev fight for something more important: Penta and his Intercontinental Championship. The commercial break comes to an end, and with it, this segment.
Je'Von Evans makes his entrance in the ring, where Jackie Redmond is waiting to interview him. Jackie asks him about his King of the Ring tournament semifinal match, which will take place on Friday on SmackDown. Evans addresses Jey Uso directly, assuring him that his extensive experience in the business won't help him at all. Je'Von promises to eliminate the Samoan from the tournament to secure his spot in the final.
Austin Theory and Logan Paul interrupt the segment!
Fans boo "The Maverick". He heads towards the ring with his partner to deal directly with Je'Von. Logan has been closely following Evans, who has unlimited potential, as well as a killer instinct. However, he won't be able to maximize it without help. That's why he offers him the opportunity to join The Vision. Paul extends his hand to Evans. "Of course not!", Evans responds to reject the offer. "The Maverick" smiles. Paul believes Je'Von hasn't understood. He's not giving him a choice. He's ordering him to be part of The Vision. Evans warns them to leave the ring right now. Theory speaks up to reiterate that Je'Von must follow the order given to him. Tired, Evans removes his pants to reveal his battle gear. Je'Von calls for a referee to resolve this issue here and now.
Austin Theory (with Logan Paul) vs. Je'Von Evans
Theory corners Je'Von in one of the corners. The referee orders the Tag Team World Champion to separate from his opponent. "Fuck you, Logan!", chant the fans. Austin takes down Evans. He responds with a headlock. Theory grabs Je'Von's hair to reverse the situation. Austin takes down Evans with a shoulder tackle before posing for the fans. Je'Von stands up to surprise his rival with a dropkick.
Theory throws Evans against one of the corners, damaging his opponent's back as a result. Je'Von showcases his agility to surprise Austin, whom he expels from the ring with a hurricanrana. Evans executes a suicide dive on his opponent before bringing him back into the ring. Je'Von performs a suplex, followed by a standing moonsault. Evans launches himself with a moonsault, but Theory dodges it. Austin makes his rival stumble against the corner to regain control.
Theory applies a backbreaker to his opponent as the crowd chants "Fire Logan Paul". Austin covers his partner's ears before going back for Je'Von. Theory unleashes a flurry of attacks on Evans in one of the corners. Je'Von escapes from his opponent's clutches to pay him back in kind. Evans tries to gain momentum on the ropes for his next attack, but Theory makes him fall with a right hand.
Austin goes after his opponent to hit his head against the commentator's table. Theory brings him back into the ring to trap him in a headlock. Je'Von breaks free, only to be taken down with a flying elbow. 1..2..NO. Evans surprises Austin with a kick before taking him down with a clothesline. Je'Von unleashes a flurry of attacks on Theory in one of the corners.
Je'Von continues to attack Austin, whom he hits with a springboard clothesline. 1..2..NO. Evans prepares for the OG Cutter, but Theory makes him fall. Austin executes a spinning facebuster. 1..2..NO. Je'Von reverses a powerbomb with a hurricanrana. Both men end up at ringside. Evans faces off with Logan, allowing Austin to surprise him from behind.
Evans pushes Austin against one of the posts before throwing him over the audience barrier. Je'Von takes a run to dive onto Austin with a tope. Evans brings him back into the ring to execute a springboard enzuigiri. Je'Von seeks height to perform an OG Cutter, but Bron Breakker appears out of nowhere to stop him with a spear.
Winner by disqualification: Je'Von Evans
Breakker and Theory are about to continue attacking Evans, when The Street Profits appear on the entrance ramp! Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins run to the ring to start a fight with The Vision members. Angelo gets rid of Theory before joining forces with Ford. They take turns kicking Breakker, whom they finally expel from the ring with a double clothesline. The Vision retreats through the entrance ramp as the segment comes to an end.
Roman Reigns leaves his private dressing room. Jacob Fatu approaches him. "Did you take care of that?" Roman asks. "LA Knight got a beating, but the twins aren't very happy about it," Fatu replies. "I knew they wouldn't be. They don't understand you, Jacob," Reigns says. "No one has ever understood me," Jacob adds. "I do. And as long as you understand me, there will be nothing to stop us. But I need one more thing," Roman says. "Say no more," Fatu replies as he shakes hands with "The OTC". He leans in to whisper something to "The Samoan Werewolf". After that, he leaves the place to end this segment.
Byron Saxton interviews Jey Uso on the entrance ramp. Jey acknowledges that he's dealing with a lot of family drama, but he doesn't care. Jey makes it clear that this won't affect him in any way for his King of the Ring tournament semifinal match. Je'Von Evans has promised to eliminate him from the competition, but he will be the one to do it. And once he wins in the final (even if it means defeating Oba Femi), he will face Cody Rhodes, whom he will take his WWE Undisputed Championship from. "Four letters, one word: KING!", Jey exclaims to end the interview.
King of the Ring tournament semifinals
Dominik Mysterio (with JD McDonagh) vs. Oba Femi
Mysterio escapes the ring as soon as the bell rings. "The Ruler" waits for his opponent's return, but he takes refuge in one of the corners as soon as he does. Dom leaves the ring again, testing "The Ruler's" patience. Mysterio returns. Femi approaches, but his rival takes refuge in one of the corners once again. Dominik escapes once more.
Tired, Oba gets out of the ring to start a chase. Mysterio returns to the ring. Oba is about to follow him, but the AAA Megachampion surprises him with a kick. Dom throws himself at Oba, but he catches him in mid-air. Femi attacks Mysterio at ringside before throwing him over the commentator's table. McDonagh stalks Oba, ready to attack him from behind, but the Nigerian quickly turns around. The Irishman jumps over the audience barrier to escape from "The Ruler".
Meanwhile, Dominik grabs the timekeeper's hammer, which he hides in one of his boots. Oba goes in search of Dom to take him back inside the ring. McDonagh climbs onto the apron to attack Femi, but he is met with a tremendous right hook. Mysterio takes advantage of this to hit the Nigerian with a low blow. Dominik delivers two consecutive 619s (one directly to Femi's stomach and one to his face). Mysterio finishes him off with a frog splash. 1...NO.
JD climbs onto the apron to distract the referee. Meanwhile, Dominik takes the hammer out of his boot with the intention of attacking Femi, but he catches him with a claw. JD tries to help his partner, only to fall into the same hold. Oba delivers a double chokeslam to both of them. After that, "The Ruler" crushes them over and over in opposite corners. A flying elbowdrop finishes off McDonagh. Oba grabs Mysterio to throw him through the air. A Fall From Grace puts an end to the match. 1..2..3.
Winner: Oba Femi
Femi takes a microphone to remind everyone that he is one step away from winning the King of the Ring tournament. And he will end anyone who stands in his way, including Brock Lesnar. The Nigerian is surprised that "The Beast" did not intervene tonight. "It's funny how I've gone from seeing you as a man to wondering if you really are one. So, what will your legacy be? Are you the man who always backs down? Because I know who I am. I know what I will be remembered for. I am The Ruler, The Destroyer, The Bringer of War, the mountain you cannot crown, the mountain you cannot conquer, The Beast Slayer, the future King of the Ring! That's who I am. That's what I will be remembered for. How will you be remembered? When it's all said and done, I will be king. You will only be the man who ran from Oba Femi," says the Nigerian. He poses in the center of the ring as the show comes to an end.
