We return to see Paige, Rose and Deville walking backstage. Renee Young appears and says it’s good to see Paige back, to which Paige thanks her but then Alexa Bliss walks-up and says Paige doesn’t need to explain herself to Renee or anyone else. Renee leaves and Alexa thanks them for giving the others what they deserve. Paige introduces the others to Alexa, but they don’t speak, then attack her! The three beat Alexa around backstage, throwing her into everything before walking off smiling.
Braun Strowman makes his way to the ring for his match with Jason Jordan. The youngster makes his way to the ring second and he really doesn’t seem intimidated by Braun.
Braun Strowman Vs. Jason Jordan
The bell rings and Jordan circles Strowman, seemingly looking for an opening. He stops and squares-up to Braun, before slapping him in the face. The crowd ooohs, then Braun makes a go for Jordan, who slides from the ring.
Jordan comes back into the ring after a few seconds. Jordan avoids a slam in the corner from Braun and picks him up, tries to run with him to the corner but his back gives out. Strowman takes the advantage and throws Jordan across the ring with a biel. Jordan rolls from the ring, holding his leg, when suddenly Kane slides in and smacks Braun with a chair in the back!
Winner By Disqualification: Braun Strowman
Kane beats Braun around the ring with a chair and the big man rolls from the ring. Kane follows Strowman and beats him around ringside with the steel chair. Kane puts the chair to Brauns throat and slams it into the steel steps! Braun falls to one knee and can’t breathe. Kane leaves but a host of referee’s try to help Strowman who is dry-heaving and refusing help.
*Commercial Break*
We return and Enzo Amore comes out with Noam Dar, Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, and Drew Gulak make their way to the ring. Enzo is in a ridiculous boxing robe. They’re members of the Zo-Train. Enzo talks about how these men are doing better with him.
Rich Swann, Akira Tozawa, Cedric Alexander, and Mustafa Ali make their way to the ring. Enzo says they’re got a cuppa hatas here. Alexander says they’re not here to join the Zo-Train. They’re here for the same reason everyone else is — they want an opportunity for the Cruiserweight Title, but they’re willing to earn it unlike his gang of suck-ups. Enzo says Kalisto must have spoiled their brains. The Zo-Train is the only way to the top of 205 Live. The guy at the top of that mountain didn’t fall there. They better get out of his way. Swann tells him to make them, but he can’t because without his boys, he’s nothing but a catchphrase and a t-shirt. A brawl breaks out, and Enzo stands outside smiling.
*Commercial Break*
Akira Tozawa, Rich Swann, Cedric Alexander & Mustafa Ali Vs. Drew Gulak, Noam Dar, Tony Nese & Ariya Daivari
We join the match in progress. Enzo Amore, who is at ringside, makes his presence known by irritating everyone. Rich Swann does a whole bunch of flips over Drew Gulak, but he’s eventually taken down. Daivari and Dar whip Swann hard into the corner before Swann makes a comeback.
Tony Nese pulls Swann out of the ring, but he’s kicked away. Gulak tries to help, but he winds up accidentally hitting Nese. Alexander gets the “hot” tag, and Tozawa hits Gulak with a suicide dive. Dar elbows Alexander back, and Ali blind tags in. Alexander kicks him in the head. Nese tries to save Day, but Alexander hits him with a Lumbar Check. Ali then hits Day with an inverted 450 for the win!
Winners: Tozawa, Swann, Alexander & Ali
We see replays of Kane and Braun Strowman’s match from last week, which finished with Strowman powerslamming Kane through the ring! Then we see earlier tonight, when Kane attacked Braun with a chair.
Renee Young is backstage, outside the trainer’s room, and she’s looking for a medical update. Kurt Angle walks in and he tells her that Strowman refused help and left the building. Angle walks into the room to check on Jason Jordan, whose screaming in pain from his knee. The Miz walks in and complains about tonight’s match, saying Roman Reigns has done nothing to earn a title match. Angle tells Miz to leave. Angle then turns to Jordan and tells him he didn’t disappoint him, Jordan simply says that Matt Hardy was right; Braun is a monster among men.
*Commercial Break*
We return and Elias is in the ring to sing us a song. He tries to sing, but the crowd chants, “Let’s go Astros.” Elias reminds them that the season is over. Elias sings about the great night RAW had last night and how he beat Matt Hardy. Matt Hardy’s music interrupts him, and he comes down to the ring. They get into a brawl, and Elias quickly retreats up the ramp.
Coming up next, Roman Reigns faces The Miz for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
*Commercial Break*
The Miz makes his way to the ring, with no Axel or Dallas by his side! The challenger, Roman Reigns, is out second and he too is by himself. There will be no distractions in this one! Miz looks at his title as Roman makes his way to the ring. We get ring introductions for both men.
WWE Intercontiental Championship Match
(C) The Miz Vs. Roman Reigns
The bell rings and Miz bails from the ring as Roman looks for a lock-up. Miz leans on the barricade and rather than play this game, Roman chases after him. Miz slides back in and tries to clothesline Roman when he returns but The Big Dog ducks and clocks the Champion with a right hand that floors him.
The Miz rolls to the apron and Roman tries to pull him back inside but Miz yanks him down onto the top rope. Miz tries to take advantage of the cheap move but Roman retaliates with a huge sit-out powerbomb for a near-fall an Miz rolls out again as we head to a break.
*Commercial Break*
We come back from the break to see both men down on the mat. Moments before we come back from commercial, Reigns connected with a suplex. Reigns clotheslines Miz twice before having a whip reversed, but Reigns comes right back with a third clothesline. A loud “Roman” chant picks up. Reigns clubs Miz in the corner before big booting him down. Reigns sets up for a Superman Punch in the corner, and Miz quickly bails out of the ring. Reigns goes outside and leaps off the steps, but Miz kicks him and DDT’s him on the floor!
Miz is looking for a count-out, but Reigns gets in at nine and a half! Miz quickly hits a kneeling DDT for a near fall. Miz elbows away at Reigns and applies a chin lock. Reigns fights up and punches out. Miz counters back with a Reality Check for a near fall. Miz argues with the referee over the count. Miz chokes him on the middle rope and splashes him against it. Miz gets him to his feet, and Reigns sends him stumbling to the corner with a punch. Miz sidesteps an avalanche and starts the Daniel Bryan corner dropkicks. Reigns counters a third with a Samoan Drop attempt, but he slides off and rolls him up for a two count. Reigns throws him out of the ring. Miz quickly gets in and eats a right hand. Miz gets Reigns into the corner and goes for his patented corner clothesline, but Reigns sidesteps him.
They trade punches before Miz turns him inside out with a knee to the midsection. Miz starts the IT Kicks, but Reigns ducks the kick to the head. Reigns then floors him with a Samoan Drop for a near fall. Reigns slowly gets up and goes for a Superman Punch, but Miz counters into a Skull Crushing Finale attempt. Reigns throws him off and charges for a Spear, but Miz clips the knee before kicking him in the head for a close near fall! Miz wildly stomps away at him before choking him with his boot. Miz connects with his patented corner clothesline. Miz goes to the top rope and jumps into a Superman Punch. Reigns sets up for a Spear.
All of a sudden, Sheamus and Cesaro run down to distract Reigns. Reigns scares them away, and Miz catches him with a Skull Crushing Finale for a near fall! Ambrose and Rollins run down to take Sheamus and Cesaro out. Rollins gives Cesaro a back body drop on the floor. Ambrose and Rollins then clothesline Sheamus into the crowd. In the ring, Reigns hits The Miz with a Spear to score the huge win!
Winner and New Intercontinental Champion: Roman Reigns
Reigns celebrates his first-ever IC title win after the match with Rollins and Ambrose. This win makes Roman Reigns a Grand Slam Champion! Reigns kisses the title as we see replays of the action that just unfolded. Roman holds the title high and looks genuinely happy as the show comes to a close.
That’s it for this week’s Raw, and remember to come back tomorrow night for SmackDown Live and 205 Live! Safe travels!
