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WWE RAW Results – 7/23/18 (Stephanie’s big announcement, Roman Reigns vs. Bobby Lashley)

Mike Tedesco
July 23, 2018
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WWE RAW Results 7/2/18
WWE RAW Results
July 23, 2018
Cincinnati, Ohio
Commentary: Michael Cole, Corey Graves and Jonathan Coachman
Results by: Mike Tedesco of Wrestleview.com

“Then. Now. Forever.” The WWE video leads us into the show.

The entire RAW locker room is on the stage to kick off the show. WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon is in the ring. McMahon welcomes everyone to Monday Night RAW. McMahon introduces Triple H and Stephanie McMahon to the ring for an historic announcement. Stephanie says it’s a rare thing to be able to make history, making moments people will remember for the rest of their lives. Triple H wants to take a moment to acknowledge the WWE Superstars. The crowd gives them a hand. Triple H acknowledges not just the ones on the stage, but across the brands. Every superstar that’s ever stepped in the ring with the desire to entertain the world. Nights like tonight happen because of them. Their dedication, passion, sacrifice, blood, sweat, and tears make all of this possible. They don’t do it alone. It’s a giant team. There’s a bond created when you’re a WWE Superstar. The bond is created when you step through the ropes and put the ultimate trust in their opponent’s hands. That bond is the strongest it’s ever been.

With that said, Triple H asks all the women to step up on stage. All RAW and Smackdown women are there. Triple H says the men that stand behind them truly support them. The WWE Universe supports them as well. They’ve supported them from the first Iron Man, Money in the Bank, Hell in a Cell match to now. They have stood in awe watching them, some with a tear in their eye as they have stolen the show again and again. Triple H is getting choked up. Triple H wants to let them know they are so proud. Stephanie says moments happen because of incredible talent, not because someone deems it important. They demanded more opportunities for the women in WWE, starting a hashtag that stated “Give Divas a chance.” That opened doors for women all around. 30 second matches became main events and divas became the superstars they were meant to be. They’ve shown that women can do whatever they want. They’re going to do another first-ever announcement. On October 28, over 50 women then, now, forever will participate in a show called “Evolution.” It will be the first all-women’s PPV. The women clap and hug on stage while Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and Mr. McMahon applaud them.

Michael Cole announces that the RAW Women’s Championship, Smackdown Women’s Championship, and NXT Women’s Championship will be defended at Evolution. We’ll also see the finals of the Mae Young Classic on that show.

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Roman Reigns will take on Bobby Lashley with the winner facing Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam for the WWE Universal Championship. Coming up next, the B-Team will defend their RAW Tag Team Championships against Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt.

-Commercial Break-

The B-Team is talking about how excited they are about Evolution coming up. Bo Dallas says they’ve been on a great run and it’s been like living a dream. 10 weeks ago they could barely win a match. Now they’re defending the RAW Tag Team Championships. Curtis Axel says they were pretty rotten, but he wouldn’t want to be on this ride with anyone but Dallas. The “B” stands for brothers. Dallas says he’s the brother he never had, an inside joke. They leave, but then come back to get their RAW Tag Team Championships.

“Ladies and gentlemen… Elias.”

Elias strums a chord and greets the crowd. He starts to play until he’s cut off by “WOKEN” Matt Hardy’s music.

RAW Tag Team Championships
Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt vs. The B-Team (c’s)

Matt Hardy will start against Bo Dallas. They lock up, and Hardy applies a side headlock. Dallas shoves him to the corner, so Bray Wyatt blind tags in. It’s brother vs. brother. They circle the ring before hitting the ropes, and Wyatt annihilates him with a flying body block. Wyatt uppercuts him before punching him in the corner. Wyatt then connects with a short-arm clothesline. Wyatt goes for Sister Abigail, but Axel runs in. Wyatt uppercuts him, and Hardy runs in to help. Wyatt does a crabwalk to scare The B-Team out of the ring.

-Commercial Break-

We come back from the break to see Axel beating on Wyatt. Axel hits a snapmare and attacks for a two count. Axel then applies a chin lock. The Revival are backstage watching this match. Axel shoves Wyatt to the corner and tags in Dallas. Axel hits a knee to the face, and Dallas picks up a two count. Dallas then goes to a chin lock. Wyatt fights up, but Dallas stops him. Dallas hits the ropes, but Wyatt viciously takes him down.

Hardy and Axel are tagged in. Hardy punches away at Axel before sending him into the ropes for a back elbow. Hardy follows up with a clothesline before bouncing him off the turnbuckles. Hardy gets the crowd fired up with a “DELETE” chant before clotheslining him in the corner and hitting a Side Effect for a near fall. Hardy goes to the second rope and leaps off with an elbow to the back. Hardy starts up another “DELETE” chant and connects with a Twist of Fate, but Dallas breaks up the pin. Wyatt runs in, but Dallas turns him around and knocks him onto Hardy, who is then pinned by Axel in an upset.

Winners and still RAW Tag Team Champions: The B-Team

Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt applaud The B-Team before Hardy hits Dallas with a Twist of Fate while Wyatt hits Axel with Sister Abigail. They stand over The B-Team.

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Later tonight, we’ll see Finn Balor take on Drew McIntyre. We’ll also see Roman Reigns take on Bobby Lashley for the right to face Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship at SummerSlam.

-Commercial Break-

O.A.R. are at ringside. They’re helping out Connor’s Cure.

Finn Balor is talking with Chad Gable about Evolution when someone walks by with his suitcase. Someone then walks by with his jacket, so Balor stops him. They’ve been given strict orders to move him to a new room. Constable Corbin ordered it. The new “locker room” is a kid’s outdoor playhouse. Baron Corbin then walks up laughing and says after Extreme Rules, Balor is too big of a superstar to not have his own locker room. This room suits his stature. Balor thanks him and calls it “Finn’s Funhouse.” Corbin is angry and wishes him luck against Drew McIntyre. They made it seem like this match wasn’t already announced.

Replays are shown of Sasha Banks saving Bayley from an attack last week on RAW. Banks then admitted she loves Bayley.

Charly Caruso interviews Bayley and Sasha Banks. She asks if they’re ready to show that they can put aside their differences. Bayley says they have their differences, but the differences make them stronger. Banks says they are two very different people, but they have the same dream. They’re giggling and looking teary eyed talking about Evolution. They’re ready to be on the same page. Bayley says it was nice to hear what her best friend truly thinks and feels. Bayley says they’re going to take over the world.

-Commercial Break-

Samantha Simon and Karen Lunde vs. Sasha Banks and Bayley

Bayley locks up with one of them (they haven’t identified who is who), and Bayley hits her with a back elbow. Sasha Banks tags in and hits double knees before wrenching the arm. The woman takes Banks down and shoulders her in the corner. The other woman is tagged in, but Banks fights her and her partner off. Banks slaps her and tags in Bayley. Banks whips Bayley into her. Bayley then hits a weak looking knee to the head of the girl before Banks applies the Bank Statement for the submission.

Winners by Submission: Sasha Banks and Bayley

Bayley raises Banks’ hand, and they smile at each other. Banks then extends her arms, and they hug. They stand there hugging for a while… and that’s it.

We’ll hear from Mr. Monster in the Bank, Braun Strowman, next.

-Commercial Break-

“Ladies and gentlemen… Elias.”

Elias strums a chord and announces that his debut album is available on iTunes. It’s already in the Top 20 on the Top 200 list.

Elias is cut off by Braun Strowman, the holder of the Money in the Bank briefcase. Strowman did a tour of India last week. A loud “Get these hands” chant fires up. Strowman says it seems like the WWE Universe is talking about two things tonight. Firstly, it was the announcement that Stephanie McMahon made earlier about the all-women’s PPV in October. Strowman congratulates all the women in the back, especially his Mixed Match Tag Team partner Alexa Bliss. Secondly, it’s all the commotion between Roman Reigns and Bobby Lashley. Loud boos for that. Strowman says people have been talking about them going at it like bulls. They’ll be facing to see who will face Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship at SummerSlam. The way he sees it, it doesn’t matter if it’s Roman Reigns, Bobby Lashley, or Brock Lesnar because sooner or later a monster will come calling because he has this: the Money in the Bank briefcase. Strowman holds it up to applause. Strowman asks how he would look as the new Universal Champion, and the crowd gives him a nice hand. Strowman then poses for them.

Kevin Owens’ music hits, and Strowman sneers while Owens gingerly walks onto the stage. His right shoulder is taped, as is his left elbow. Owens stays on the stage. Owens says he can’t believe what a callous son of a… after what Strowman did to him at Extreme Rules throwing him off the top of a cage to an announce table 20 feet below, he can’t just come out here and talk about the Universal Championship like nothing happened. Owens screams “NO”. Owens says he tried to befriend Strowman out of the kindness of his heart, but also because of his 10 year old son. His son thought it would be a good idea. His son thought he could take Nicholas’ place and team with Strowman. Strowman destroyed that and crushed his son’s dream at the same time he crushes his spine. Strowman laughs. Owens says his kids thought he was indestructible. They’re scared to watch him at home seeing how much pain he’s in. Owens has a family to take care of. Strowman tried to take that all away from him, so he’ll take everything away from him. Strowman tells him to haul his ass down there and try. Owens says he won at Extreme Rules. Owens has nothing left to prove, but Strowman’s problems have only just begun.

Constable Baron Corbin makes his way to the stage. Corbin says the Commissioner of RAW is here, but she empowered him to handle this situation. What Strowman did was technically legal within the confines of a Steel Cage, but it was morally reprehensible. Corbin has tried to support and help superstars grow since taking this role. He tried to help Finn Balor, but he can only grow so much. Corbin has found someone to teach Strowman how to control his temper.

Jinder Mahal’s music hits, and he comes out with Sunil Singh. Mahal gets in the ring and senses a storm of anger within Strowman. Mahal asks Strowman to help him find the calm and nirvana. Far too many injuries have happened. Mahal has been personally appointed to assist Strowman in his journey to find inner peace. Mahal acknowledges Strowman may be skeptical, but he should close his eyes and repeat a chant. Mahal does this, but Strowman says it isn’t working. Strowman knows he has a temper, but he has a mantra of his own. Strowman asks Sunil Singh to approach him. Singh is terrified. Strowman asks him to hold his microphone and asks everyone in the ring and in the entire WWE Universe to close their eyes, breathe deep, and repeat: “Get these hands.” The crowd chants Strowman’s mantra. Strowman then hits Mahal with a big boot. Strowman then throws Singh into Mahal to knock him out of the ring. Strowman then picks up Singh with one arm and hits a Running Powerslam. Strowman then poses.

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Replays are shown of Stephanie McMahon announcing the all-women’s PPV that will take place on October 28 from Long Island titled “Evolution.”

Coming up next, Natalya takes on Mickie James.

-Commercial Break-

Footage is shown of Ronda Rousey coming through the crowd and attacking Alexa Bliss and Mickie James. Kurt Angle put a stop to it before putting Rousey in a RAW Women’s Championship match at SummerSlam… provided she can abide by the terms of her suspension, which ends next week.

Mickie James w/ Alexa Bliss vs. Natalya

The bell rings, and Natalya quickly takes her down with a waistlock. James elbows out, but Natalya quickly stops her and hits a snapmare. Alexa Bliss gets on the apron, so Natalya attacks her. James then takes Natalya down. Ronda Rousey will be on RAW next week according to Michael Cole. James applies a front facelock. Natalya fights up, but James takes her down for a two count. Natalya tries to make a comeback and boots her away. Natalya hits a side leg sweep and slaps her in the face. Natalya hits a snap suplex before tackling her to the corner and shouldering her. James hits a weak looking elbow before Natalya comes right back with an electric chair drop. Natalya gets to her feet and hits a low dropkick for a two count. Natalya tries for a Sharpshooter, but James kicks her to the apron. They stumble through something before Bliss pulls her off the apron. Natalya quickly clotheslines her on the floor. Natalya gets in the ring and eats a Mick Kick for the loss.

Winner by Pinfall: Mickie James

Photos are shown of WWE Superstars at the San Diego Comic Con, the Nick Choice Awards, and the ESPYs. WWE won the Sports Humanitarian Award.

Charly Caruso is backstage with Roman Reigns, who gets his usual boos from the crowd. Reigns has a black eye. She mentions the last time he faced Bobby Lashley, he lost. What will be different? Reigns says it is a night of firsts. This will be the first time he beats Bobby Lashley. Reigns doesn’t have an advocate to make excuses for him. Tonight he’s adding to his resume. Reigns is going to SummerSlam. People can talk hate and complain about him being shoved down their throats, you can either learn to like it or close your mouths. He’s going to SummerSlam to take the Universal Championship and whoop Brock Lesnar’s ass.

Roman Reigns will face Bobby Lashley later tonight. We’ll also see Finn Balor take on Drew McIntyre.

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“Ladies and gentlemen… Elias.”

Elias strums a chord and says his debut album “Walk With Elias” is available on iTunes and Spotify. Elias is then interrupted by The Authors of Pain. Elias looks frustrated as this is the third time he’s been cut off. AOP will be in action, next.

-Commercial Break-

Akam and Rezar demand new competition, not Titus O’Neil and Apollo Crews. They’re done with them. Titus Worldwide then comes out. O’Neil says AOP is legit, but they’re two of the youngest on the roster. They have a lot to learn in WWE. Akam asks if O’Neil wants to teach them how to trip and fall. O’Neil says he did fall at Greatest Royal Rumble, but he got back up. Apollo says he learned a lot from Titus O’Neil. O’Neil showed him what it means to be an asset to his community. O’Neil has been here a long time and knows more than AOP. If AOP had half the class O’Neil does, they’d be champions and champion-quality people. Akam says O’Neil can walk away and retire. O’Neil says sometimes in life in order to teach people a lesson… O’Neil and Apollo attack.

Kurt Angle is backstage with Stephanie McMahon in front of a limousine. Angle is happy with the announcement from tonight. Constable Corbin walks up with Kevin Owens. McMahon asks Owens how he’s doing. Owens says he’s not well. The doctors and physical therapists helped, but he’s still hurting. Angle has let this vendetta with Strowman run out of control. Owens wants a chance to face Strowman again to take everything away from him. Angle cannot believe it. Owens wants the match with the condition that if he wins, he gets the Money in the Bank briefcase. If Strowman loses in any way (pin, submission, count-out, DQ), Owens will get the Money in the Bank briefcase. McMahon likes the idea and gives Owens the match. Owens goes for a hug, but she extends her hand. Owens then hugs Corbin. McMahon gets in a limo and drives off.

Roman Reigns will face Bobby Lashley with the winner going to SummerSlam to face Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship.

-Commercial Break-

Tyler Breeze vs. Mojo Rawley

Tyler Breeze wanted this rematch. Breeze leapfrogs Rawley and dropkicks him. Rawley quickly knees him and puts him on the apron. Breeze shoulders him and flips into the ring, but Rawley hits him with a running shoulder block. Rawley talks a little trash before applying a chin lock.

Bobby Roode is shown in a picture-in-picture screen. Roode says Rawley obviously has a problem with him, but like Tyler Breeze and No Way Jose, he’s comfortable in his skin. Rawley can hide behind his keyboard all he wants. Back to live action, Breeze hits an enzuigiri. Rawley blocks a dropkick and catapults him into the turnbuckle. Breeze avoids a running forearm before charging him, but Rawley drives him into the turnbuckle. Rawley hits a sit-out Alabama Slam for the win.

Winner by Pinfall: Mojo Rawley

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Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre are shown on a handheld video promo. They had a plan to take over Monday Night RAW. Seth Rollins tried to interfere with their plans, but got decimated by WWE’s resident iron man. McIntyre says he’s not in the Universal Championship match because Finn Balor lost. McIntyre is going to take the opportunity to wipe the smile off Balor’s face permanently.

Finn Balor takes on Drew McIntyre, next.

-Commercial Break-

“Ladies and gentlemen… Elias.”

Elias strums a chord and says he’s sick and tired of being interrupted. Tonight is Elias’ night. Finn Balor’s music cuts him off.

Finn Balor vs. Drew McIntyre w/ Dolph Ziggler

McIntyre is on a knee looking at Balor before getting to his feet. McIntyre towers over him. Balor takes the fight to McIntyre. McIntyre then clubs him down and chops the chest. McIntyre chops the chest a second time. McIntyre hits the ropes, but Balor dropkicks him out of the ring. Balor then hits the ropes and floors McIntyre with a summersault senton.

-Commercial Break-

We come back from the break to see McIntyre whip Balor hard into the corner. McIntyre kicks him and hits a suplex for a two count. McIntyre then applies an arm bar. Balor fights up, but McIntyre sends him to the corner. Balor boots him back and hits a pair of running forearms, but McIntyre doesn’t go down. Balor then takes him down with a tilt-a-whirl DDT for a two count. Balor chops him and goes for a slingshot, but McIntyre catches him. Balor slides off on the apron and hits a slingshot kick. Balor goes to the top rope, but McIntyre moves. Balor hits a Sling Blade and waits for him to get up. Balor hits a hard dropkick into the corner and goes to the top rope for a Coup de Grace. Ziggler then crotches him on the top rope for a disqualification.

Winner by Disqualification: Finn Balor

Ziggler gets in the ring and stomps away at Balor. McIntyre joins in for the double-team. Seth Rollins runs down to a big pop to make the save. Rollins gets McIntyre out of the ring and attacks Ziggler, but Ziggler quickly gets out of the ring.

Kurt Angle comes out and says Ziggler and McIntyre are to go nowhere. This match will be restarted as a tag team match right now.

Finn Balor and Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler

Rollins and Balor attack them from behind before getting them in the ring. McIntyre turns Rollins and punches away at him. Rollins fights back. Rollins and Balor then double clothesline McIntyre out. The referee gets control of the match.

Rollins starts against Ziggler. They criss-cross the ring before Rollins hits Ziggler with a hip toss for a two count. Ziggler takes his time before punching away at Rollins in the corner. Rollins chops away at the chest before throwing him out of the ring. Rollins then hits a plancha.

-Commercial Break-

We come back from the break to see Ziggler working on Balor, but Balor soon comes back with a low dropkick. Balor then attacks McIntyre. Ziggler quickly tackles Balor to the corner, and McIntyre tags in. McIntyre takes Balor down and applies an arm bar. Balor fights up and tries to tag Rollins, but he’s stopped. McIntyre then whips him hard into the corner. McIntyre gets him out of the ring and drops him on the barricade. McIntyre puts him in the ring and tags in Ziggler. Balor punches back at Ziggler, but he’s stopped from tagging in Rollins. Balor then floors him with an overhead kick. McIntyre tags in and quickly stops Balor from tagging in Rollins.

Rollins eventually is tagged in after a sidestep. Rollins clotheslines McIntyre out of the ring. Rollins hits Ziggler and McIntyre with a suicide dive. Rollins puts McIntyre in the ring before sending Ziggler to the barricade. Rollins hits a springboard clothesline on McIntyre and forearms him in the corner. McIntyre charges, but Rollins boots him back and hits a blockbuster for a two count. Rollins gets the crowd fired up by stomping his foot on the mat. Ziggler distracts him, but Rollins isn’t affected. Rollins superkicks McIntyre and covers, but Ziggler breaks it up. Balor hits a Sling Blade on McIntyre. Ziggler then superkicks Balor. Rollins takes out Ziggler before McIntyre hits him with an inverted Alabama Slam for a near fall. The crowd chants, “This is awesome.” Ziggler tags in, and McIntyre puts Rollins on his shoulders. Rollins fights Ziggler off on the top rope and punches away at McIntyre. Rollins gets McIntyre out of the ring before hitting Ziggler with The Stomp for the win.

Winners by Pinfall: Finn Balor and Seth Rollins

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Charly Caruso is backstage with Bobby Lashley. She asks what is going through his mind trying to beat Roman Reigns again. Lashley says this is why he came back. Lashley loves big matches and performs well with the lights shining brightest. Reigns has lost to Lesnar time and time again. Lashley will be ready to greet Lesnar next week. Lashley hopes he’s ready because there’s no sleep til Brooklyn.

Replays are shown of Stephanie McMahon announcing the all-women’s PPV “Evolution” earlier tonight.

Ember Moon makes her entrance. She’ll face Liv Morgan, next.

-Commercial Break-

Ember Moon vs. Liv Morgan

Ember Moon is shown in a pretaped promo saying that Liv Morgan must be Eclipsed. Sarah Logan is barred from ringside.

Moon quickly dropkicks her and hits a fall-away slam. Moon then hits a handspring attack in the corner. Morgan gets out of the ring to recover. Moon chases her out, but Morgan gets in the ring. Moon wrenches the arm, but Morgan pushes her off. Moon goes for a springboard cross-body, but Morgan moves. Morgan slams her off the mat a few times. Moon eventually makes a comeback and goes to the top rope, but Morgan cuts her off. Moon blocks a superplex and knocks her to the mat. Moon hits the Eclipse for the win.

Winner by Pinfall: Ember Moon

Seth Rollins is backstage with Mike Rome. Rollins is smiling. Rollins is proud of the women, so that’s why he’s smiling. Rollins also talked to Kurt Angle and has a match at SummerSlam. Rollins will be taking on Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

It’ll be Roman Reigns vs. Bobby Lashley with the winner facing Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam for the WWE Universal Championship, next.

-Commercial Break-

Video Package: Roman Reigns vs. Bobby Lashley

“Ladies and gentlemen… Elias.”

Elias strums a chord and waits to be interrupted. Elias is satisfied and starts to play. Kurt Angle’s music hits, and Elias is furious. Angle says it’s not what Elias is thinking. Angle says he’s not here to interrupt Elias. Angle wants to let him know the floor is his and wants to hear a song from his new album. Elias says his album is going to change everyone’s life. They should buy two copies – one for themselves and one for the person they’ll become after listening. Elias gives a shoutout to O.A.R. in the front row. They wanted to be involved in the Elias album, but he’s been too busy to return their calls. O.A.R. knows what everyone else knows. WWE stands for Walk With Elias. Elias starts to play and sings, but soon stops to say that he’s not feeling the vibe. Elias doesn’t know where he is and then realizes that he’s in Cincinnati. Saying the city’s name makes him nauseous. Elias is not a vain man, but this is the grossest collection of human’s he’s ever seen.

Bobby Lashley’s music hits, and he makes his entrance, which again cuts Elias off. Elias storms away.

-Commercial Break-

“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey will return next week on RAW. We’ll also see Finn Balor take on Constable Baron Corbin. Seth Rollins will take on Drew McIntyre as well. Finally, WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar will be on the show to meet his SummerSlam opponent.

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Winner faces Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam
Bobby Lashley vs. Roman Reigns

They lock up, and Reigns powers him to the corner. Reigns punches him before being sent into the ropes. Reigns hits a jumping clothesline and covers for a two count. Reigns then clotheslines him out of the ring. Reigns slams Lashley off the barricade and puts him in the ring. Lashley kicks him getting back into the ring and takes him down before clotheslining him out of the ring. Reigns punches him coming out of the ring. Reigns charges him, but Lashley counters with a belly-to-belly overhead suplex on the floor.

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-Commercial Break-

We come back from the break to see Reigns hitting the ropes only to take a spinebuster from Lashley. Lashley picks up a two count, so he covers again for the same result. Lashley applies a modified surfboard stretch. Lashley holds it on for a while, but Reigns fights up and punches out. Lashley shoves him into the ropes, and they take each other out with a double clothesline. They take their time getting to their feet before trading punches. Reigns uppercuts him and hits the ropes, but Lashley leapfrogs him and connects with a clothesline. Lashley follows up with a belly-to-belly overhead suplex before clotheslining him in the corner and hitting a running shoulder. Reigns tries for a Samoan Drop, but Lashley grabs the ropes. Reigns drops him on the apron and punches him. Reigns hits the ropes, but Lashley clotheslines him from the apron. Lashley gets in the ring, and Reigns quickly sends him out of the ring. As Lashley gets in, Reigns hits him with a leg drop to the back of the head for a near fall.

Reigns sets up for a Superman Punch, but Lashley counters into a full nelson. Reigns looks like he’s fading, but he backs Lashley to the corner and elbows him in the head to get out. Lashley surprises him with a reverse STO before turning over into a modified head and arm triangle. The crowd is definitely buzzing. Reigns somehow powers him over and pins his shoulders for two to get Lashley to break the hold. Lashley charges into the ring post after Reigns sidesteps him. Reigns starts clubbing him in the corner ten times. Reigns hits the ropes, and Lashley drops him with a scoop powerslam. Lashley sets up for his spear and waits for Reigns to get up. Lashley charges for a spear, but Reigns counters with a botched Superman Punch that sent Reigns’ knee into Lashley’s head. Reigns picks up a near fall. Reigns is feeling it now. Lashley punches him back, but Reigns comes right back with a Superman Punch for a near fall.

Reigns gets to his feet and tries to get the crowd into it. Lashley then rolls out of the ring to recover. Lashley looks exhausted at ringside. Reigns goes outside and leaps for a punch, but Lashley counters into a belly-to-belly attempt. Lashley throws him into the ring, and Reigns basically lands on his head. Lashley then hits a spear for a near fall! Lashley sets up and charges for a spear, but Reigns hits a Superman Punch. Reigns gets fired up in the corner and tries for a spear, but Lashley kicks him in the face. Lashley charges, but Reigns spears him for the win.

Winner by Pinfall: Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns will get another shot against Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship at SummerSlam.

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Replays are shown of the final moments of the match. Reigns and Lashley get to their feet and shake hands. Lashley leaves the ring, falls to his knees on the ramp, and punches the stage. Reigns poses on the turnbuckles.

Quick Match Results

* The B-Team def. Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt to retain the RAW Tag Team Championships
* Sasha Banks and Bayley def. Samantha Simon and Karen Lunde via Submission
* Mickie James def. Natalya
* Mojo Rawley def. Tyler Breeze
* Finn Balor def. Drew McIntyre via DQ
* Finn Balor and Seth Rollins def. Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler
* Ember Moon def. Liv Morgan
* Roman Reigns def. Bobby Lashley to earn the right to face Brock Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship at SummerSlam

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