In the world of professional wrestling, there are many enemies. It's a simple law of nature; to succeed, you must fight. But plenty take it beyond the usual bounds. Many do not wish to just fight, but rather dismantle and destroy. Those that follow this path are viewed as outcasts, but we live in a world of pain. Hatred is mutual, and destruction is shared. Tonight, men and women will seek to destroy their rivals and embraced their hatred. Their actions may shorten their careers, may leave permanent scars but for them, the price is worth it. Tonight may be the end, but tomorrow is a new beginning.
And now, Raw presents...................................Bad Blood!
And now, Raw presents...................................Bad Blood!
Universe Mode
Bad Blood
July 9th, 2017
Location: Dayton, OH
Official Bad Blood Theme Song- "Seek and Destroy"- Metallica
#DIY vs Lucha Dragons
We opened Bad Blood with tag team action, as Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa faced Kalisto and Sin Cara. Much has been made about the supposed falling out of #DIY, but they were on top form tonight. This was a tag team clinic, as Gargano and Ciampa controlled the pace from the very beginning, putting Kalisto away with a Meeting in the Middle. Perhaps this was redemption and a fresh start for DIY.
Winners: #DIY
Chris Jericho(c) vs Rusev- United States Championship Match
Chris Jericho entered this match as he always does, with that arrogance and cockiness in full display. He was in once more for a tremendous fight, however, as Rusev has been in peak form over the past few months. The Bulgarian Brute let loose, holding nothing back and letting nothing stop him. Even a Codebreaker wasn't enough to slow Rusev down, as Y2J seemed to have no answer. He went for another Codebreaker, but was caught into a big powerbomb and the Accolade was locked in. Nobody survives Rusev's deadly submission, not even Chris Jericho, who tapped out right in the middle of the ring. For the first time since January, we have a new United States Champion.
Winner and the NEW United States Champion: Rusev
The Hardy Boyz(c) vs Golden Truth- Raw Tag Team Championship Match
Jeff and Matt Hardy seemed to have a lot of confidence heading into this match, and perhaps that was a big mistake, because they were dominated. The challengers controlled this match from start to finish, nearly winning it dozens of times. But despite a decidedly sub-par performance, the Hardyz are tag team champions for a reason, and woke up just in time, with Jeff hitting two Swanton Bombs to Goldust to retain by the skin of their teeth.
Winners and still Raw Tag Team Champions: The Hardy Boyz
Seth Rollins vs ???
For the first time since WrestleMania, Dean Ambrose made his way to the ring, as he answered the open challenge of Seth Rollins. These two former Shield mates went to war right from the very start, as this battle quickly grew heated. The Lunatic Fringe looked good in his return, taking to the skies for a suicide dive before planting Rollins on the floor with a big facebuster. He made his way to the top rope, looking to take another chance, and leaped right into a superkick from the Architect. turning his lights out. Seth Rollins then delivered a Gourdbuster GTS, and a Phoenix Splash for good measure to pick up the win.
After the match, the two men stared each other down, before Rollins offered his hand. The two men shook, and perhaps some of the old wounds have been healed at Bad Blood.
Winner: Seth Rollins
Paige(c) vs Becky Lynch- Iron Woman Match for the Raw Women's Championship
From the start, you could tell that both women were moving slower than usual, knowing that they had 20 full minutes to work with. The champion chose to focus on the ribs of Becky Lynch, understanding that difficulty with breathing could be the difference in the match. But Becky would have none of it, fighting at every turn and wearing down the arms of Paige, locking for her signature submission. Becky did come close to getting the Dis-arm-her locked in on a few occasions, but Paige managed to fight to the bottom rope each time. With five minutes left, Becky countered the Paige-Turner and finally got the Dis-arm-her locked in in the middle of the ring, and Paige quickly tapped out, conserving her energy. The champion, down a fall, began to get desperate, and looked for it all. She went for a RamPaige from the top rope with a minute left, but Becky countered into a vicious DDT, sending both women crashing to the mat. Becky just managed to stand up as time expired, finally capturing a championship in Universe Mode and ending her rivalry with Paige.
Winner and the NEW Raw Women's Champion: Becky Lynch
Samoa Joe(c) vs Finn Balor- Universal Championship Match
For the second time in as many months, the Demon made an appearance, as Finn Balor once more reached deep into his psyche to produce his devilish alter ego. This time, the Demon was produced in a pursuit of gold, as Balor battled Samoa Joe for the Universal Championship. Although Joe showed no fear of Balor's appearance, he clearly wasn't on top of his game, as the challenger got some good shots in. Samoa Joe would get control throughout different points of the match, but he could never maintain the advantage. Sooner or later, the breakthrough was bound to happen, and Balor finally got his opening when he countered an attempt at a Muscle Buster. He connected with his corner dropkick, and looked for the Coup de Grace. It was at this moment, however, when Braun Strowman's music played. Balor looked everywhere for his old nemesis, but it was only a ploy. Strowman wasn't in the building, and Joe took advantage, hitting a Muscle Buster and locking in the Coquina Clutch. Finn Balor passed out, and the Samoan Submission Machine stood tall once more.
Winner and still Universal Champion: Samoa Joe
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