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WWE RAW REPORT: TAG TITLE MATCH, MATCHES MADE FOR MITB, JUDGMENT DAY IN TURMOIL?, DO THE TRIPLE THREAT ALREADY, AND MORE

By Richard Trionfo on 2023-06-12 23:00:00

Finn Balor makes his way to the ring and he is alone tonight.

Finn says he knows that Seth is here and they need to talk.  No jokes, no zinger, no sing alongs, just facts.

WWE World Champion of Mondays Seth Rollins makes his way to the ring.

Finn wants to know if Seth and the crowd are done making noises.

Finn says he has been waiting seven years to say this and he isn't going to wait any longer to say it.  He says he was a first round pick on Raw and he beat Roman Reigns in his first match.  Then he beat Seth a few weeks later to become the first Universal Champion.  Finn says this isn't funny while the people continue to whoa whoa oh.

Seth wants to know what Finn has been waiting for seven years to say and he tells Finn to do it now.

Finn says what should have been the highest of highs for him turned out to be the lowest of lows due to Seth.  He mentions the injuries he suffered at the hands of Seth.  He says this is a hard and tough business and injuries happen.  Finn says what bothered him, other than the idiots who continue 'singing'.  Finn says the people don't like him and they don't know him.

Finn says Seth took everything from him.  He took his momentum, his title, and a year from his career.  Finn tells Seth it is his turn to take it all back and take it all from Seth.  He says he is going to take Seth's momentum, his title, and a year of his career.  He is going to do it at Money in the Bank.

Seth cackles.and he says Kansas is too kind.  He says he is not laughing because you sang his promo out of the building.  This is the Finn Balor he has been waiting to see for the past seven years.  First Universal Title match, they have been on career trajectories that have been different.  One got bitter and one got better.  

Seth says he has done some bad things over the last seven years, but he has also made memories and made history and made moments these people will never forget.  He says he has done that because he changed, adapted, and rolled with the punches.  Now he is the greatest version of Seth Rollins.  Do you want the proof?  It is the World Championship.  Do you want a crack at it at Money in the Bank?  You are on.

Seth says he has to know, which version of you is going to come to London.  This bitter, shell of a champion don't stand a chance.  But, the Finn Balor that beat him to become the first ever Universal Champion, he's got a shot.  Seth asks Finn if he is going to bring THAT FInn Balor to Money in the Bank or are you going to bring a guy who has been walking around acting like a little bitch for the last seven years.

Seth leaves the ring.

Match Number Five:  Raquel Rodriguez versus Shayna Baszler (with Ronda Rousey)

They lock up and Raquel pushes Shayna away.  Shayna with a wrist lock but Raquel picks up Shayna and hits a fallaway slam followed by a splash in the corner and a fallaway slam.  Shayna goes to the floor when Raquel goes for the double jump Vader Bomb Elbow.  Raquel misses a kick and her leg gets caught in the ropes and Shayna with a kick to the back of the leg.  Shayna works on the leg and then stomps on the heel.  Raquel with a clothesline and kicks to the hamstring.  Raquel with a twisting elbow drop off the turnbuckles.  

Ronda gets on the apron and Shayna with a rollup and Ronda with the Uso foot on the rear end assist for the three count.

Winner:  Shayna Baszler

We see the Iron Sheik video tribute.

Match Number Six:  Chad Gable (with Otis and Maxxine Dupri) versus Erik (with Ivar and Valhalla)

Erik growls at Chad and Chad Shoooshes back.  Chad with an arm drag into an arm bar.  Erik with a forearm and knee followed by a forearm.  Erik puts Chad on the turnbuckles and Chad with a double thrust to send Erik to the mat.  Chad with a diving head butt.  

Valhalla charges at Maxxine and Maxxine with an arm drag.

Chad with a sunset flip for the three count.

Winner:  Chad Gable

We have a Rhea Ripley video package.  She says everyone has an agenda.  They are rats trying to control their situation.  She shows them how pathetic their attempts at control are.  You can call me the villain but I just refuse to fall in line.  I will not wait my turn and accept the established order.  I stand atop the food chain above all.  Rhea says she is the Eradicator.  She is brutality.  She is Rhea Ripley.

Finn tells JD McDonagh about not having to make friends.  

Damian Priest shows up and JD leaves. 

Finn congratulates Damian on getting into Money in the Bank.  Priest says Finn is in a good mood.  Balor asks Priest if he would cash in against him.  Damian says Seth has you all over the place.  Make it worth it.  At Money in the Bank, you end it.

Cathy is in the back with Seth Rollins.

Cathy asks Seth about his match against Finn Balor and if he is ready for a bitter Finn Balor.

Seth cackles and he says he is as prepared and confident as one man can be.  Is Finn prepared for him?  After he beats Finn at Money in the Bank, he is not just going to lose his mind, but Damian Priest might be out on him too.  Seth cackles some more.  Seth says next week, there is going to be another open challenge.

Logan Paul will be on Raw next week.

Bronson Reed faces Shinsuke Nakamura next week.

Match Number Six:  Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn versus Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser for the WWE Men's Tag Team Championship

Gunther and Sami start things off and they lock up.  Gunther sends Sami to the mat.  They lock up and Gunther misses a chop and Sami chops Gunther a few times.  Gunther pushes Sami to the mat and then he kicks Sami and connects with a European uppercut.  Gunther with a side head lock take down.  Gunther with European uppercuts.  Sami drops down and Gunther goes over the top rope to the floor.  Sami with a flip dive onto Gunther.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Sami with punches to Kaiser.  Kaiser with a punch and side head lock.  Kaiser with a shoulder tackle and Sami with an arm drag into an arm bar.  Kaiser backs Sami into the corner and he punches Sami.  Sami with an Irish whip and Sami is put on the turnbuckles.  Sami kicks Kaiser and comes off the turnbuckles with an elbow and gets a near fall.  Kevin tags in and Sami with a drop toe hold followed by a back senton from Kevin.  Kevin with a boot to the chest and a moonsault for a near fall.  Kaiser with punches and Kevin punches back.  Kaiser with an elbow and Owens with a clothesline followed by a back senton for a near fall.  Sami tags in and he connects with an elbow to the back.  Kaiser backs Sami into his corner and Sami with punches and elbows to escape.  Gunther makes the tag and Sami leap frogs over Kaiser and clotheslines him to the floor.  Gunther with a boot to Sami followed by a boot to knock Owens off the apron.  Gunther with a splash for a near fall.

Gunther kicks Sami and chops him.  Kaiser tags back in and he applies a rear chin lock.  Kaiser with a punch that sends Sami into the ropes and Kaiser with a drop kick to Sami in the ropes.  Gunther with a back drop driver onto the apron.

We go to commercial.

Sami with a sunset flip power bomb on Kaiser and both men are down.  Gunther and Owens tag in and Kevin with chops and forearms.  Owens with clotheslines but they do not knock Gunther off his feet.  Gunther with a boot and Owens with a clothesline and back senton.  Owens with a reverse exploder and then he punches Kaiser on the apron.  Owens with a super kick to Gunther followed by a cannonball.  Owens with a swanton for a near fall.  Kaiser distracts Owens and Gunther with a rollup for a near fall.  Gunther avoids a stunner and Gunther with a boot to the head but both men are down.  Sami and Kaiser tag in and Sami with an exploder into the turnbuckles.

Sami sets for the Helluva Kick but Gunther pulls Sami to the floor.  Gunther chops the ring post when Sami moves.  Kaiser avoids a Blue Thunder Bomb and he hits a rolling Death Valley Driver.  Kaiser with a European uppercut after Gunther tosses Sami to him.  Kaiser with a suicide dive to Owens.  Gunther with a clothesline for a near fall.  Gunther with a chop for another clothesline for a near fall.  Kaiser tags in and they hit the Imperium Bomb but Owens pushes Gunther on top of Sami and Kaiser to break up the cover.

Gunther and Owens exchange punches on the floor and Gunther sends Owens into the ring post.  

Matt Riddle comes out and officials hold him back.  Riddle with a spin move into a boot from Gunther.  Owens DDTs Gunther on the ramp.

Sami with a Blue Thunder Bomb for three count.

Winners:  Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens (retain championship)

We go to credits.


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