PWInsider - WWE News, Wrestling News, WWE

WWE RAW REPORT: NO HOLDS BARRED MATCH, CHAMPIONS WORK TOGETHER, A HOLIDAY PARTY, AND MORE

Your announcers are Kevin Patrick, Corey Graves, and Byron Saxton.

The new United States Champion Bobby Lashley makes his way to the ring.

Bobby says he has been waiting for this for a long time.  He says he is happy to be able to welcome everyone to Raw.  He says Independence Day holds a special place in all of our hearts and he says he could not be any prouder than standing in front of you as the United States Champion.  It is not the title that makes the man, it is the man that makes the title.  I say that to say this.  There is not another man in any division or any promotion that can beat me for this title.

The former Champion and current briefcase holder, Theory comes out.

He wants to know why Bobby kicks off Raw.  Everybody has been on the edge of their seat to wait to hear from me.  Sure you got your victory, but the world is talking about the youngest Mr. Money in the Bank in history.  I have the odds stacked against me.  It was hard work at Money in the Bank.  I was in there with seasoned veterans, former Money in the Bank winners, and I made it happen.  You had me in the first half, but just like Michael Jordan and Tom Brady, I shine brighter than ever in the clutch.  I climbed to the top of the ladder and grabbed this briefcase to show that I can do it All Day.

Lashley says he thought Theory was trying to become an Air Jackass because this is second nature to you.  Maybe someone gifted you an opportunity you didn't deserve because I shattered your ego into a million pieces?  If you want to take another trip to the Hurt Lock . . . 

Theory says that Lashley can attempt and fail in their six man tag match tonight.  He says he sees Lashley and Lashley sees him.  Theory says he is making it happen.  He says he is going straight to the top with the briefcase.  I was told that at SummerSlam I get a rematch so I will get to take back my US Championship.  Theory says that will be the start of his SummerSlam plans.  Brock will face Roman on that show in a Last Man Standing Match.  They will beat the hell out of each other.  Whoever is the last man standing will be going A Town Down.

At 24 years old, I will cash in my contract and I will walk out of Nashville as the Unified Champion and the greatest champion in WWE history.

Lashley says Theory forgot about the IF part of things.  It is IF you make it to SummerSlam.  This crowd deserves fireworks.

Theory throws the briefcase at Lashley and hits him with the briefcase.  Lashley blocks a briefcase shot and Lashley with a punch and slam.  Theory goes to the floor and leaves.

Rey and Dominik Mysterio are in the back and Megan asks about Finn Balor's comments.

Dominik says those comments were disgraceful and disrespectful.  He says there is no one he would rather learn from than his father.  Rey says they were the first father and son champions so he is doing well.  Rey says he has not wrestled in San Diego for ten years and it is Dominik's first match in San Diego.  They will show THE Judgment Day how to respect the Mysterios in the 619.

Match Number One:  Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio versus Finn Balor and Damian Priest

Balor and Priest attack Rey and Dominik from behind while their music plays.  

We go to commercial.

Priest chokes Rey in the ropes and then sends him into the turnbuckles.  Finn tags in and he connects with a knee but Rey with punches.  Rey goes through the legs and hits a back heel kick.  Balor with a back elbow and he gets a near fall.  Balor with a reverse chin lock.  Balor with a knee and chops.  Balor with a hard Irish whip.  Balor with another hard Irish whip.  Balor kicks Rey in the corner.  Balor with an Irish whip but Rey with an elbow and a head scissors take down.  Dominik tags in and he drop kicks Balor and follows with an arm drag.  Balor with a kick but Dominik with punches and a springboard wrist lock take down.  Priest tags in and Priest with a kick and forearms.  Dominik with a back elbow and Dominik with a drop kick but Priest stays on his feet.  Priest goes over the top rope to the floor when Dominik drops down.

Rey tags in and hits a seated senton off the apron.  Rey kicks Balor on the apron but Priest with a punch when Rey goes for a springboard move.  Priest sends Rey into the turnbuckles and Balor tags in.  Rey escapes a slam and hits an enzuigiri.  Dominik tags in and he goes up top and hits a cross body.  Dominik knocks Priest off the apron and Dominik iwth a back elbow to Balor.  Dominik with a drop toe hold and Balor falls into the ropes.  Priest tags in and blocks the 619 and then drops Dominik on the ringside barrier.

Priest picks up Dominik and hot shots him on the apron.  Priest has some words for Rey before getting back in the ring.  Priest with a slam and he tags in Balor.  Balor with a slingshot boot to Dominik.  Balor with elbow drops for a near fall.  Priest tags in and he kicks Dominik.  Priest with an Irish whip and he hits an elbow in the corner.  Balor tags in and punches Dominik.  Balor with a snap mare and kick to the back for a near fall.  Balor with forearms across the chest and a reverse chin lock.  Dominik tries to make the tag but Balor with a knee.  Dominik with a kick and wraparound bulldog.  Rey tags in and so does Priest.

Rey with drop kicks to the knee.  Priest blocks an Irish whip and Rey with a tornado DDT after Priest catches Rey on a float over.  Rey gets a near fall.  Rey goes up top.  Rey with a seated splash off the turnbuckles for a near fall.  Dominik with a super kick to Balor.  Rey with a Frankensteiner to Priest for a near fall with some help from Dominik.  Priest is sent into the ropes but Priest escapes from the glue on the ropes to hit a clothesline on Rey and then he knocks Dominik off the apron.  Priest gets Rey up and Balor tags in.  Priest with an accordion slam to Rey and Balor goes up top but misses Coup de Grace.  Rey drop kicks Balor into the ropes and then Dominik drop kicks Priest and Rey with a drop toe hold.  Rey and Dominik with stereo 619s.

Rey goes up top for an Eddie Guerrero frog splash but Balor gets his knees up and Balor gets a near fall with a rollup.  Priest give Balor a chair and then Priest distracts the referee.  Dominik grabs the chair and Balor pushes the chair into Dominik's ribs.  Rey pulls a "Guerrero" and despite not seeing anything, the referee calls for the bell.

Winners:  Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio (by disqualification)

We take a look at Logan Paul signing with WWE and his challenge to Miz for SummerSlam.

Megan is in the back with The Miz.  She asks how did he feel when Logan Paul challenged him.

Miz says he was proud.  Logan made a statement that made headlines.  That is how he built his fanbase.  However, he surrounds himself with yes men and women who tell him what to do.  Out there, it is successful, but here in the WWE, it will humble you.  Miz reminds everyone he was on the Real World before WWE.  He does not want Logan to make the same mistakes he did.  He tells Logan to retract his offer and they can become tag team champions.  If you don't accept his offer, then he will be relentless.  He will make Logan earn everything and you will be humbled.

Megan asks Miz about his match last week against AJ when he quit.

Miz says he did not quit.  AJ will be the one who loses tonight.  Miz says he is not going to deal with sophomoric jokes.  Miz tells Megan not to go there.  He will show that he has colossal balls.

We go to commercial.

We are back wit footage from the Fourth of July Cook Out hosted by the Street Profits.  

Ford says like his shoulder on Saturday, the United States is up.

Chad Gable shooooshes him and asks how can they be out here partying after losing on Saturday.  You are out here partying like everyone else who thinks that tonight is about fireworks and eating hot dogs.  Gable says he will read from the Declaration of Independence.

Ford slaps Gable and Otis tells Ford not to do that again.  Otis says he can eat 20 hot dogs.  Dawkins says that he is the three time hot dog eating champion.  

Ford says he has an idea and he suggests a hot dog eating contest.

Dominik and Rey Mysterio walk in the back but they are attacked from behind by Damian Priest.  Priest lawn darts Dominik into a ladder and Balor punches Rey.  Priest chokes REy while officials tell them to stop.  

Kevin mentions the Great American Bash.

Match Number Two:  AJ Styles versus Miz

AJ blocks a kick and applies a side head lock.  AJ with a snap mare and kick to the back.  AJ with a chop.  Miz with a knee to the midsection.  Miz sends AJ into the turnbuckles.  Miz with a punch.  AJ with a rollup for a near fall.  AJ with a drop kick and he clotheslines Miz over the top rope to the floor.  AJ with a slingshot forearm to Miz.  AJ sends Miz back into the ring but Miz goes to the floor again.  AJ goes to teh floor and he chases Miz around the ring and Miz kicks AJ in the head.  Miz chokes AJ and connects with a boot to the chest.  Miz with kicks to AJ and he rakes the eyes.  Miz with a rear chin lock.  AJ with elbows but Miz with Reality Check for a near fall.  

Miz shows that he watched Major League 2 but AJ with punches.  Miz with an Irish whip and AJ hits the turnbuckles and Miz gets a near fall.  Miz sends AJ into the turnbuckles and kicks him in the chest.  Miz misses the Awesome Clothesline and falls to the mat when AJ moves.  AJ blocks punches and AJ with punches and a back fist followed by a short arm clothesline.  AJ with a sliding forearm and a clothesline into the corner.  AJ with an ushigoroshi for a near fall.  Miz sends AJ face first into the turnbuckles.

Miz rolls through when AJ goes for a Calf Crusher and Miz with a DDT.  Miz with a knee to the hamstring.  Miz goes for the figure four leg lock but AJ kicks Miz away.  AJ with a boot and he sets for the Phenomenal Forearm and hits it for the three count.

Winner:  AJ Styles

After the match, Ciampa attacks AJ and punches him.  Ciampa with kicks to AJ.  Ciampa sends AJ into the ring post.  Ciampa misses a running knee and AJ with an enzuigiri and Pele Kick.  AJ sets for a Styles Clash on Ciampa but Miz with a Skull Crushing Finale.

Miz and Ciampa shake hands.

Coverage Continues on Next Page

If you enjoy PWInsider.com you can check out the AD-FREE PWInsider Elite section, which features exclusive audio updates, news, our critically acclaimed podcasts, interviews and more by clicking here!

• Tweet