Welcome back to Monday Night Raw. Tonight, we have another Extreme Rules rematch, as American Alpha challenge for the Raw Tag Team Championships against the Hardy Boyz. Plus, an exclusive interview with Seth Rollins, and a massive main event sees Austin Aries take on Kurt Angle, with a United States Championship match on the line.
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Monday Night Raw
June 19th, 2017
Location: Richmond, VA
Dolph Ziggler vs Finn Balor
On the last episode of Raw, it was announced that Finn Balor would be next in line to challenge for Samoa Joe's Universal Championship at Bad Blood. With his top contender in action to open Raw, the champion himself made an appearance, watching on from ringside. Despite the combined efforts of Joe and Ziggler, there was no slowing down Finn Balor on this night. He was firing on all cylinders, and it was only a matter of time before he could connect on a beautiful Coup de Grace for another big win.
Winner: Finn Balor
Two More Number One Contender's Matches Next Week
Next week on Raw, we will see Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch square off, with the winner challenging Paige for the Raw Women's Championship at Bad Blood. Plus, it is a tag team battle royal with six teams represented and the winners will face either American Alpha or the Hardy Boyz at Bad Blood for the tag team championships.
Seth Rollins Interview
In an exclusive interview filmed directly after Extreme Rules, our cameras caught up with the Architect, Seth Rollins. Rollins seemed as low as ever, very despondent after losing his second chance at the Universal Championship. He did, however promise that he will return to Raw on June 26th, next week. What lies in the future for Seth Rollins? I suppose we'll just have to wait to find out.
The Hardy Boyz(c) vs American Alpha- Raw Tag Team Championship Match
There was plenty of talk, especially from Gable and Jordan, that the Hardy Boyz had an unfair advantage at Extreme Rules thanks to the Extreme Rules stipulation. This match, on the other hand, was a straight up wrestling match, though it didn't stay that way for long. Both teams survived some of their opponent's best shots, with Jordan kicking out of a Twist of Fate from Matt Hardy and Matt then kicking out of a Grand Amplitude. Things quickly broke down from there, with the official losing control of the match. It was an all out brawl from all four men outside of the ring, and once more, this chaos benefited the champions. Jeff Hardy took Chad Gable out of the match with a Swanton Bomb, while Matt connected with a second Twist of Fate on Jordan for the win.
Winners and still Raw Tag Team Champions: The Hardy Boyz
Austin Aries vs Kurt Angle- #1 Contender's Match for the United States Championship
This match had all the makings of a classic, but someone else had other ideas. As Aries was making his entrance, he was jumped by Rusev, who laid him out with a Machka Kick. Chaos ensued once more, as Kurt Angle then charged out onto the stage, and was promptly taken out with another big Machka Kick. Rusev then made his way to ringside, fetching an announcer's mic.
Rusev Promo
The Bulgarian Brute made it short and sweet. He demanded an opportunity at the United States Championship, next week on Raw. If his demands aren't answered, then there will be hell to pay.
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Monday Night Raw
June 19th, 2017
Location: Richmond, VA
Dolph Ziggler vs Finn Balor
On the last episode of Raw, it was announced that Finn Balor would be next in line to challenge for Samoa Joe's Universal Championship at Bad Blood. With his top contender in action to open Raw, the champion himself made an appearance, watching on from ringside. Despite the combined efforts of Joe and Ziggler, there was no slowing down Finn Balor on this night. He was firing on all cylinders, and it was only a matter of time before he could connect on a beautiful Coup de Grace for another big win.
Winner: Finn Balor
Two More Number One Contender's Matches Next Week
Next week on Raw, we will see Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch square off, with the winner challenging Paige for the Raw Women's Championship at Bad Blood. Plus, it is a tag team battle royal with six teams represented and the winners will face either American Alpha or the Hardy Boyz at Bad Blood for the tag team championships.
Seth Rollins Interview
In an exclusive interview filmed directly after Extreme Rules, our cameras caught up with the Architect, Seth Rollins. Rollins seemed as low as ever, very despondent after losing his second chance at the Universal Championship. He did, however promise that he will return to Raw on June 26th, next week. What lies in the future for Seth Rollins? I suppose we'll just have to wait to find out.
The Hardy Boyz(c) vs American Alpha- Raw Tag Team Championship Match
There was plenty of talk, especially from Gable and Jordan, that the Hardy Boyz had an unfair advantage at Extreme Rules thanks to the Extreme Rules stipulation. This match, on the other hand, was a straight up wrestling match, though it didn't stay that way for long. Both teams survived some of their opponent's best shots, with Jordan kicking out of a Twist of Fate from Matt Hardy and Matt then kicking out of a Grand Amplitude. Things quickly broke down from there, with the official losing control of the match. It was an all out brawl from all four men outside of the ring, and once more, this chaos benefited the champions. Jeff Hardy took Chad Gable out of the match with a Swanton Bomb, while Matt connected with a second Twist of Fate on Jordan for the win.
Winners and still Raw Tag Team Champions: The Hardy Boyz
Austin Aries vs Kurt Angle- #1 Contender's Match for the United States Championship
This match had all the makings of a classic, but someone else had other ideas. As Aries was making his entrance, he was jumped by Rusev, who laid him out with a Machka Kick. Chaos ensued once more, as Kurt Angle then charged out onto the stage, and was promptly taken out with another big Machka Kick. Rusev then made his way to ringside, fetching an announcer's mic.
Rusev Promo
The Bulgarian Brute made it short and sweet. He demanded an opportunity at the United States Championship, next week on Raw. If his demands aren't answered, then there will be hell to pay.
Want to follow the series, but missed a few posts? No problem! Check out my brand new Universe Mode Wiki, constantly updated to keep you up to speed with the latest Universe Mode happenings.
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