WWE RAW Results 4/29

Bliss welcomes us to a special edition of her show, A Moment of Bliss. Money in the Bank is less than three weeks away. We will get two Money in the Bank ladder matches, a men’s and women’s match, at that show in Hartford. There will be four people from RAW and four from SmackDown Live in each match. They will compete for a contract for a future title opportunity any time and any where.

The first competitor on the RAW side announced is Braun Strowman. The Monster Among Men makes his entrance and gets in the ring. Bliss follows up with The One and Only Ricochet as the next competitor. The One and Only makes his entrance, and his home state crowd chants out Ricochet, who is a native of Paducah, Kentucky. The third RAW competitor announced is Drew McIntyre. The Scottish Psychopath makes his entrance. Finally, the last competitor for the RAW side will be Baron Corbin. Bliss was initially reading off an index card to detail all of Corbin’s accolades, but she stops. Corbin makes his entrance to loud boos.

Corbin says his list of accomplishments can be quite the mouthful, but he’ll soon be adding to it as a two-time Money in the Bank winner. Ricochet asks if Corbin will instead be a two-time loser. The last time Corbin tried to cash in his MITB contract, he lost his title match. The Lone Wolf makes fun of Ricochet’s height. But McIntyre adds that Ricochet has a point. McIntyre says Corbin stole his opportunity last week, and then he blew it in the main event against AJ Styles. Corbin says that The Phenomenal One had two hours to prepare while he only had an hour. McIntyre says he’s tired of others screwing up his Universal Championship title opportunities. When the Scot wins, he will hold all of the power in his hands. Ricochet says he’s not at Rupp Arena to talk. McIntyre wants him to shut up. Since Ricochet is new, McIntyre will provide him with some advice. Ricochet should stick to his impressive high flying, but let the adults do the talking. Otherwise, McIntyre will drop him where he stands. Corbin says while McIntyre is busy with Ricochet, he’s going to take the briefcase. Corbin and McIntyre then stare each other down.

Strowman tells them all to shut up. None of them have what it takes to stop him from winning and becoming Mr. Monster in the Bank. Strowman proposes a match. McIntyre and Corbin against The Monster and Ricochet. Strowman wants Corbin and McIntyre to Get These Hands right now. 

Drew McIntyre & Baron Corbin vs. Braun Strowman & Ricochet
Corbin and The Monster to start. Corbin blasts Ricochet off the apron and puts boots to Strowman. The Lone Wolf takes a moment to taunt his competitors and gets dumped to the floor. He gets back inside, slam denied, boot up on the charge, big slicing right and a clothesline to the floor. Then, Strowman tags Ricochet in. He gets a boot off the apron, a moonsault and he gets fired up. Back inside the ring we go, he makes a shoulder thrust, roundhouse from the apron, springboard lariat connects, but The Lone Wolf rolls to the corner and tags out.

The Scot comes in and throws Ricochet in the corner but the One and Only ducks him and kicks him in the face. He ducks a lariat, comes off the ropes, tries a crossbody but gets caught and turned into a vertical suplex lift. But Ricochet slips out and suffers a hard chop! McIntyre stomps away at his arm. Ricochet blocks a punch, tries to rally, flies off the ropes, but he eats a huge elbow as Corbin tags in.

Drawing Ricochet up, Corbin lands a big right hand. He starts choking him over the middle rope before arguing with referee Dan Engler, who gives Corbin a warning. Into the corner we go, Corbin throws more punches and then locks in a half-nelson chinlock. He throws overhead elbows before reapplying the hold. Ricochet gets to his feet and tries to rally with punches, comes off the ropes. The One and Only goes fora tilt-a-whirl headscissors and sets up a dropkick. He clears McIntyre with a knee. Ricochet springboards but Corbin punches him out of mid-air. 

Corbin gets control of Ricochet. We see how McIntyre turned the tide during the break with a big shot to The One and Only. Corbin rams Ricochet head-first into the turnbuckle as Drew tags back in. McIntyre drops Ricochet with a huge chop to the chest. The Psychopath then grounds Ricochet by twisting the arm and keeps him down in the middle of the ring. 

McIntyre with a big backbreaker for a 2 count on Ricochet. The former NXT North American Champion finally gets an opening for a rally after dropping McIntyre, right as Strowman stumbles back to the apron. He had previously gotten a meal out of a Claymore Kick from McIntyre. The Monster tags in and Drew gets these hands. Braun charges in the corner but misses and hits shoulder-first into the turnbuckle. Ricochet tags in and goes at it with McIntyre, but Drew knocks him out of the air with a Glasgow Kiss.

After we return from a break in the action, Jimmy and Jey Uso wait in the ring as Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson make their entrance. We get a pre-recorded promo where the Good Brothers announce that they are back on RAW in the seemingly endless Superstar Shakeup. They do their best to look serious as they put the rest of the Red Brand tag team division on notice.

The bell rings and Jey drops Abs Anderson to start. Jey blocks a counter and drops Abs for a 2 count. Jimmy tags in and they double team Big Luke for another 2 count. Abs turns it around and plays to the crowd some. Anderson then takes Jimmy to the corner and tags Gallows for some quick double team action. Jimmy counters the offense from Gallows and rallies with an uppercut. Gallows fires back, dropping Jimmy with a big right hand, retaliating after Jimmy knocked Anderson off the apron

Jimmy sends Big Luke to the floor. Jimmy then runs the ropes for a suicide dive, but Gallows clobbers him with a big right hand. Gallows launches Jimmy into the bottom rope. Jimmy sells it as the referee checks on him. Big Luke waits for Jimmy to get up and goes right to work on him. Jimmy tries to get some momentum, but Gallows drops him with a big boot. Big Luke stays in control and sends Jimmy back to the floor. Jey checks on his brother. Gallows is relentless and launches Jimmy into the barrier. We take a break because Hardees wants to sell you roast beef sandwiches.
We come back from Hardees bashing vegetables to see Jimmy fighting his way back up from a chin lock, but Big Luke takes him down. Abs tags in, and he hits Jimmy with a high knee for a 2 count. Anderson follows up with a chin lock. Jimmy hits a jawbreaker, but Abs quickly rallies with a back elbow for a 2 count. Big Luke tags in. He and Anderson hit a back suplex/neckbreaker combo for a 2 count. Gallows claws at the face, but Jimmy comes back with an enziguri.

Jey and Anderson make hot tags. Jey hits a pair of clotheslines before kicking Abs. Jey continues with an uppercut. Jey catches him with a Samoan Drop before hitting a running hip attack in the corner to get a near fall. Jey goes for an avalanche, but Abs moves. Anderson hits a spinebuster to get a near fall. Gallows tags in, and he and Anderson go for the Magic Killer. Jimmy breaks it up with a superkick on Anderson. Jey then superkicks Gallows. Jimmy tags in, and they hit Gallows with stereo superkick. Jey then hits Anderson with a plancha. Jimmy follows up with a top rope splash on Big Luke for the 1-2-3.
Winners: The Usos

The Usos Punk The Revival after their Match
The Usos celebrate their big win over The Good Brothers as we go to replays.
Now, it’s time to find out what The Usos have been teasing. They take the mics and give fans a disclaimer to put the kids to bed and make sure grandma is asleep. The Usos send us to footage of The Revival, filmed earlier today. Unfortunately, Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder are in the shower together, wearing towels. Wilder is shaving Scott’s back. The Revival notice they are being taped and chase The Usos off.
We cut to The Usos in the ring. The Revival comes out and says that was an invasion of their privacy. Dawson admits he has some body hair which he asked his best friend of 20-plus years to help him shave. Dash says he wanted to help his best friend. The two teams trade some words. Dash says they are done with The Usos for now. The Revival have a match with the RAW Tag Team Champions Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins later in the show, but they will not forget The Usos. The Usos welcome them to The Uso Penitentiary. The Revival talks trash from the stage as we get The Uso ring anthem.

Must-See Miz TV Returns with Special Guest Bobby Lashley 

The Miz welcomes us to another episode of the most must-see segment on WWE TV, MizTV, getting a big ovation from the fans at Rupp Arena. Miz says it’s good to bring MizTV back to RAW.

Miz plugs Miz and Mrs and says he’s still the A-Lister but he is experiencing a whole new era for him. Miz says he’s rejuvenated because of the Superstar Shakeup. He says he’s ready for new challengers and new
guests. Miz then introduces tonight’s guest, Bobby Lashley.

Miz points out how Kentucky (and everyone) doesn’t like Lashley. Lashley says he’s no stranger to MizTV. So Lashley says he’s going to lay some ground rules: He will only answer questions he wants to answer. Miz tosses out some praise for Lashley, but adds that people speculate that Lashley is not reaching his full potential in the WWE. Lashley says he’s been a two-time Intercontinental Champion in just one year back with the WWE. Fans are giving Lashley the “what!?” chants now. Lashley then asks Miz what he’s done lately. Miz rattles off his accomplishments and calls himself an overaciever. Lashley reminds Miz that he lost to Shane McMahon at WrestleMania. Lashley also takes a crack at Miz’s dad. Miz launches into a rage, attacking Lashley after Lashley says Miz’s dad thinks he’s worthless. Lashley fights back, but Miz kicks him out of the ring. Miz tells Lashley to bring it as we try to sell more Hardees roast beef sandwiches during the commercial break.

Bobby Lashley vs. The Miz 
We get this match already in progress because WWE takes mercy on our souls. Lashley rocks Miz with a delayed vertical suplex. Miz rallies with boots to Lashley’s back and rains down boots on him in the corner. Miz keeps it up, hitting a running double knee in the corner a few times…

…before Shane McMahon’s music hits. Shane O’Mac dances around the stage. Miz quickly knocks Lashley out of the ring and hits him with a baseball slide. Miz stares at McMahon before getting Lashley back in the ring. McMahon tries to distract him, but Miz cuts off Lashley. Miz DDTs Lashley for a near fall. Miz stares at McMahon before hitting his IT Kicks. McMahon taunts Miz from the ring apron with a picture of Miz Dad that is shown on the titantron. Miz goes after Heel Shane, but he evades The A-Lister. Lashley then spears Miz for the 1-2-3.
Winner: Bobby Lashley 
Heel Shane waits for Miz to get up before giving him a few hard kicks to the ribs. Shane O’Mac then punches away, but Miz takes him down. Lashley gets in the ring and pulls Miz off from Shane. Lashley then nails Miz with a spinebuster. McMahon takes advantage, punching and kicking away at Miz. Heel Shane then talks some trash. Shane O’Mac then forces Miz  to look at a picture of Miz Dad before taking him out with a triangle choke. Heel Shane then releases the hold. Shane says it’s too bad that Miz is unconscious, because he he has to remember that Shane O’Mac is the best in the world. Shane then walks off.

Lucha House Party vs. The War Raiders/The Viking Experience/Viking Raiders
The WWE NXT Tag Team Champion War Raiders/The Viking Experience/Viking Raiders make their way to the ring with Raymond Rowe/Erik and Hanson/Ivar giving us a pre-recorded promo where they discuss coming to RAW to take over (once we figure out what the heck to call them). 
The Vikings are still making their entrance when The Lucha House Party attacks to try to retaliate for being squashed before a match could begin last week. Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado pounce on Erik and Ivar as Kalisto does some poses in the ring. However, the War/Viking Raiders recover in time to have a match. 
Kalisto goes at it with Hanson/Ivar to start. Gran Metalik tags in, hitting a missile dropkick. The only problem is that Hanson/Ivar is still standing. Hanson/Ivar responds with a big cartwheel clothesline to level Gran Metalik. Raymond Rowe/Erik tags in and takes over dominating Gran Metalik, working him around. Kalisto tags in and springboards at Raymond Rowe/Erik, but to no avail.

Raymond Rowe/Erik launches Kalisto across the ring. Hanson/Ivar tags back for some double team action on Gran Metalik. Raymond Rowe/Erik scoops Hanson/Ivar and uses him as a weapon to throw at Gran Metalik, who is down in the corner. Hanson/Ivar becomes the legal man as they hit The Viking Experience finisher on Kalisto to mercifully put an end to The Lucha House Party segment of RAW.
Winners: The War Raiders/The Viking Experience/Viking Raiders

 After the match, Lince Dorado gets involved and tries to fight both Vikings, but they destroy him with a big double team move. We get replays as Hanson/Ivar and Raymond Rowe/Erik stand tall.

A Moment of Bliss announcement on women’s Money in the Bank ladder match field
Alexa Bliss is on the stage to announce the four women who will represent RAW in the Money In the Bank Ladder Match on May 19 in Hartford. Bliss introduces Natalya first. Nattie says a few words, but Bliss cuts her off. Bliss then brings Dana Brooke next. Brooke is excited for the opportunity and says this is her turn to jump the line because she’s done being told to wait for her chance. Brooke and Nattie start bickering until Bliss interrupts and tells them to take their war of words somewhere else.
Bliss then announces Naomi as the third participant. The Glow Queen talks about being a former SmackDown Women’s Champion and says her goal is now to become the RAW Women’s Champion. They all argue and Bliss says these women are worse than the men. Bliss berates them and says they should be ashamed. Bliss then announces herself as the final red brand participant. The Goddess asks them all to leave so she can get the attention she deserves. Naomi proposes a MITB preview match for tonight and Alexa agrees that’s a great idea. Naomi suggests The Goddess faces her. Bliss says she’s not even dressed for a match. Naomi keeps taunting and mocking her until Bliss relents and accepts the challenge.

Firefly Fun House Segment
Michael Cole sends us to the second episode of Bray Wyatt’s “Firefly Fun House.” Bray is painting and says it’s a good way for him to express his feelings. A brand new character, Rambling Rabbit, is introduced. We see Wyatt is painting a burning house, it’s possibly The Wyatt Family house from the Randy Orton feud a few years ago. Abby the Witch wakes up and she scolds Wyatt for playing in the fun house. Bray apologizes to the puppet and promises to keep it down while the puppet gets its beauty rest. Bray walks off and says Abby is a bit of a sociopath. Rambling Rabbit suggests that sociopath should be the word of the day, and Bray agrees. Wyatt says that’s all the time in the Firefly Fun House that we get for today, but remember fireflies – Bray will light the way and all you have to do is let him in.

Alexa Bliss vs. Naomi

We cut to Rey backstage with his son, Dominik, as WWE interviewer Charly Caruso walks in. Charly brings up how Rey is in a challenging period of his career. Mysterio says he felt like he let everyone down at WrestleMania 35, most importantly his son. The Master of the 619 says he has to move on from that. He says he will prove he’s a better man than Samoa Joe tonight.

The Man Addresses MITB Matches against Charlotte Flair, Lacey Evans
RAW and SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch is in the ring with Charly. Caruso asks about defending her belts against Charlotte Flair and Lacey Evans at Money In the Bank. The Man isn’t worried about it. Caruso asks about the odds being against her. Yet, Becky brings up the odds always being against her and she still became Becky 2 Belts at WrestleMania 35. Fans fire up the “Becky 2 Belts” chants now. Lynch says her whole career has been a series of long shots, but nothing she’s done has been by accident. Becky 2 Belts goes on to say she didn’t make history by dodging anybody, she made history by beating everybody in her way. Lynch gives some credit to Flair, but says she still has Charlotte’s number. Becky adds that Lacey has a great right hand, but she’s making a mistake by hitting someone that can take it like The Man. Becky promises to give Lacey a proper beating in Hartford on May 19.

Caruso leads us to footage of how Evans dropped Becky twice after last week’s win over Alicia Fox. Becky says it wasn’t a preview, it was a reminder. Lynch rips the mic away from Charly, and calls Evans out to the ring for some payback. The Man drops the mic and waits. Like A Lady hits and out comes Evans to the stage with a mic. The Lady of WWE taunts Becky 2 Belts while slowly strolling down the ramp. Lacey says she’s trying hard to not to lose her manners, but she warned the champ champ last week about her emotions. Evans says she’s done talking.

 

Lacey rushes the ring and they start brawling at ringside. Referees and producers run down and separate the two as the fans erupt in reaction to the brawl. Lacey and The Man break free from the people trying to keep them apart and continue the ringside brawl. Becky leaps at Evans again. Officials break it up once again and try to back Lacey to the back. The Lady of WWE breaks free as the brawl continues. The champ champ gets back in the ring and tells Evans to bring it. But WWE officials are taking Evans backstage. Lynch stands tall in the ring as Celtic Invasion rings out over the loudspeakers. 

RAW Tag Team Champs Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins vs. The Revival
Hawkins starts things off with Wilder. The two go at it and Hawkins hits a missile dropkick for a quick pin attempt.

Hawkins keeps control and pulls Wilder to the floor. Ryder tags in and follows up with another dropkick on Wilder near the barrier. Wilder tags Dawson and he wallops Ryder with a right hand. Ryder gets dropkicked as Dawson comes in to cover for a pin attempt. Dawson drops elbows on Ryder. Dawson with more offense and a quick double team as Dash tags back in. Wilder works Ryder over against the ropes and tags Dawson back in. Dawson with an elbow to the back of the neck for a 2 count.

Dawson keeps Ryder grounded. Dash comes back in and Dawson uses him on Ryder. Dash with a 2 count. More back and forth between the teams. The finish sees Dawson tag in and drop Hawkins off the apron. Dawson and Ryder collide with Dawson falling on Ryder for a 2 count. Ryder comes back and rolls Dawson for the pin to win.
Winners: RAW Tag Team Champs Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins

Miz Challenges Shane McMahon to MITB Match
Miz is backstage to issue a challenge to Shane McMahon for what happened earlier tonight. Miz says this is now personal for bringing his dad into it. Miz challenges Shane to a Steel Cage match at Money In the Bank.

Sami Zayn Continues Holding Fans Accountable
Zayn is in the ring with a mic. He talks about how he’s enjoyed his time away from the toxic WWE environment. He’s gotten back into psychology and that’s helped him understand the WWE fans. Sami goes on about how the fans have psychological entitlement because for years they have been fed the lie that the customer is always right. Sami gets more heat for knocking the people of Lexington. Sami goes on about fans throwing tantrums when they can’t get what they want. He recalls a soulless father pushing his son to get an action figure signed at 4am at the airport last week. Zayn initially said no and the kid started crying, and ran back to his dad. Sami says that didn’t make him feel good, it made him sick. Zayn says he didn’t owe the kid anything and he doesn’t owe any of these fans anything. Zayn says the injuries he has and years of 5 star matches is enough, so from here on out, the fans get what Zayn gives. That is the new dynamic of this relationship. Sami will give and the fans will sit and take what he is kind of enough to give.