WWE RAW on Netflix Review: Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker

WWE RAW on Netflix
Greenville, South Carolina at Bon Secours Wellness Arena

THEN…NOW…FOREVER…TOGETHER

—The show opened with a hype video package for the Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker match. We saw shots of Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, Paul Heyman, WWE World Champion Jey Uso, AJ Styles, Penta and Judgment Day.  

Logan Paul Promo

Logan Paul made his entrance to loud boos. Paul welcomed the crowd to WWE RAW. Paul said he will beat Jey Uso. Paul said when he returns to RAW he will be World Heavyweight Champion. The crowd booed. Paul wondered if the crowd doesn’t like facts. Paul brought up Jey as World Champion. Paul said Jey made Gunther tap at WrestleMania. The crowd began to YEET. Paul told the crowd to shut up. The crowd did the YEET. Paul brought up knocking out Jey times. Paul said he would do it again at Saturday Night’s Main Event. 

Gunther made his way to the ring. Paul smiled as the crowd chanted “You Tapped Out” towards Gunther’s direction. Gunther said Paul feels confident that he can beat Jey Uso. Gunther said that made Paul think he’s better than him. Gunther said that’s good Paul has confidence. Gunther said confidence is what drives us in life. Gunther said the crowd should show Paul more respect. Gunther put over Paul as a self-made megastar. Gunther said there are things he could learn from him. 

Paul spoke about The Ring General knowing business. Paul gloated about himself. Gunther said he wasn’t done. Gunther said there were things Paul could teach him like social media. Gunther told Paul image the headlines. YouTuber becomes WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Gunther said that could be great for business. Paul was happy Gunther knows about business. Gunther said to Paul this was business. Gunther said this was very personal to him. 

Gunther said beating Jey for the World Title was personal to him. Gunther said if Paul beats Jey he will feel personally disrespected. Gunther told Paul to ask Pat McAfee how he feels about getting disrespected by non wrestlers. McAfee mentioned the bruises he still has from his match. Gunther said McAfee showed some heart. Gunther said he doesn’t see any heart in Paul. Gunther said Paul’s accolades mean nothing if they face in Phoenix on RAW. Gunther told Paul the bell will ring. Gunther told Paul he will eat him alive. Gunther left the ring. 

Paul told Gunther he wasn’t done talking to him. The crowd cheered as Jey Uso was standing behind Paul. Jey laid out Paul with a SuperKick. Jey told Paul he will beat him at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Jey told Gunther he will see him at RAW in Phoenix. Jey did his YEET catchphrase. Jey celebrated as his music played. 

Amin’s Thoughts —Paul is great at generating a heel reaction from the crowd. The interaction between Gunther and Paul was fun. Gunther was great putting over Paul’s accolades but then got right down to business when he goes against him. A match between Gunther and Paul is coming down the road. The way this is building Paul right now is just a roadblock before the Jey and Gunther rematch for the WWE World Title.

—Michael Cole and Pat McAfee were on commentary. They showed highlights of Giulia and Roxanne Perez splitting up last week after Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley won the main event tag team match. Giulia is now part of the SmackDown roster. Roxanne is now officially part of the RAW roster. 

—Michael Cole spoke about the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers meeting in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. They showed clips of Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Halliburton going face to face on the June 28th, 2024 episode of SmackDown. Cole plugged a big announcement from Halliburton on the show. 

Amin’s Thoughts — This was smart of WWE showing the interaction between Brunson and Halliburton on the SmackDown. This is a great way to get more publicity and attention on the WWE product. 

—Jey Uso was walking backstage with Paul Heyman waiting. Heyman told Jey that Logan Paul wants to talk about facts. Heyman wanted to give Jey facts rooted in wisdom. Paul brought up people bringing up he betrayed Roman Reigns and CM Punk. Paul said you would have to stab someone in the back to betray them. Heyman said he wanted to tell Jey to his face so he doesn’t betray the World Champion. Heyman said Jey will face Bron Breakker in a non-title match which he negotiated. Heyman noted Breakker doesn’t want the World Title. Heyman said Breakker wants to slow down Jey’s momentum. Heyman said between Jey, Gunther or Paul they are all short-term as champion. Heyman said Seth Rollins was the long-term as World Champion. Heyman walked the opposite way of Jey. Heyman told Jey to avoid the coffee. 

Penta made his entrance to a big reaction. Penta got a big firework display. AJ Styles and Judgment Day were all inside the ring. We saw highlights of Penta evening the odd for Styles against Judgment Day last week. 

(1) AJ Styles & Penta vs. The Judgment Day (Finn Balor & JD McDonagh) (w/Carlito)

Styles launched McDonagh with a backdrop. McDonagh responded catching Styles with a backdrop. Styles nailed McDonagh with a dropkick. Penta tagged into the match. Penta hit a pair of tilt-a-whirl backbreakers on Balor and McDonagh. Penta and Styles hit stereo slingshot plancha on Balor and McDonagh. 

They showed Carlito nailing Penta with a cheap shot to give Judgment Day the advantage during the break. The crowd booed as Balor went to pull on Penta’s mask. McDonagh went for a Super Backdrop Suplex. Penta countered hitting a mid-air crossbody onto Penta. Balor planted Penta with a Brainbuster for two. Penta responded catching Balor with a reverse SlingBlade. 

Styles ran wild rocking Balor with a Phenomenal Blitz. Styles went for a Calf Crusher on Balor. Styles moved as McDonagh hit a Super Splash onto Balor. Styles planted McDonagh with a Wheelbarrow FaceBuster for two. Styles planted McDonagh with a reverse DDT on the floor. Carlito ran Styles into the ring post with the referee distracted. 

Balor and Styles collided with a double clothesline. Penta ran wild catching Penta with a flying crossbody. Penta hit a Hurricanrana on McDonagh. Penta knocked Balor off the ring apron. McDonagh stopped Penta with a Spanish Fly. Balor went for Coup De Grace but Penta moved. Penta caught Balor with The Sacrifice. Balor responded catching Penta with SlingBlade. 

Penta stopped Balor with a SuperKick. Carlito distracted Penta on the ropes. Styles stopped Carlito with a Phenomenal Forearm on the floor. McDonagh hit a tope onto Styles to the floor. Penta hit a Mexican Destroyer to McDonagh on the floor. El Grande Americano appeared in the crowd rocking Penta with his loaded mask. Balor hit a Coup De Grace onto Penta for the 1-2-3 win. 

Finn Balor & JD McDonagh defeated Penta & AJ Styles in 17:12

Amin’s Thoughts — We got a pretty fun and chaotic action packed opening tag team match. This was really good pacing between the heels getting the heat to the big babyface comeback. They protected Penta in the loss with El Grande Americano’s interference. This has to be leading to something big with the upcoming Worlds Collide show with AAA. RAW tag team division has felt pretty cold compared to great matches we are getting over on SmackDown. Balor and McDonagh could help get the RAW tag division on track. 

—Cathy Kelley interviewed Women’s World Champion Iyo Sky backstage. Iyo spoke about knowing how to win Money in the Bank. Iyo noted she will be ready for whoever wants to cash-in on her. Becky Lynch appeared. Becky brought up Iyo hasn’t beaten her. Iyo told Becky she would be ready. Becky mentioned she already took out one champion. Becky told Iyo she would have no problem taking out another champion. Becky left. The camera kept following Becky as she made her entrance for the next match. Becky got a huge mixed reaction from the crowd. 

—Logan Paul was backstage on the phone. Seth Rollins appeared. Paul told Rollins now is not the time. Rollins spoke to Paul about his World Title match at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Rollins said Jey Uso is going to get hurt for sticking his nose in the business he doesn’t belong. Rollins noted Jey won’t be 100% heading into SNME. Rollins noted he will be waiting on the other side if Paul can get past both Jey and Gunther. Rollins said they could run back their WrestleMania match but this time for the World Title. Rollins left. New Day was shown speaking to Grayson Waller in the background. 

(2) Becky Lynch vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Natalya in Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match

Becky tried to convince Roxanne to go after Natalya. The pairing of Becky and Roxanne didn’t last as they turned on each other. Becky launched Natalya into the barricade. Roxanne caught Becky with a European Bridge for two. Becky went for the Dis-Arm-Her. Roxanne caught Becky in the CrossFace. Natalya made the save. Natalya planted Becky with a suplex for two. Natalya went for the Sharpshooter. Becky caught Natalya in the Dis-Arm-Her. Roxanne made the save hitting a Spike Hurricanrana onto Becky. Natalya rocked Roxanne with a running kick. Natalya moved as Becky slid to the floor. There might have been a timing communication as you could see Becky telling Roxanne something. Becky avoided a baseball slide from Natalya. Roxanne hit a tope onto Becky and Natalya to the floor. 

Roxanne caught Natalya with a spinning head scissors. Roxanne and Natalya hit a Discus Lariat/Russian Leg Sweep combo onto Becky for two. Natalya went for a double Sharpshooter on Becky and Roxanne but was stopped. Roxanne hit a springboard Moonsault onto both Becky and Natalya for two. Roxanne went for PopRocks but Becky escaped. Becky hit a Manhandle Slam on Roxanne. Natalya made the save. There was a cool PopRocks/German Suplex combo. This led to Becky making the save on Natalya. 

Becky and Roxanne exchanged big strikes. Roxanne launched Becky with a Northern Lights Suplex. Natalya planted Becky with a Sit-Out PowerBomb. Natalya hit a SuperPlex on Roxanne for two. Natalya placed Roxanne in the Sharpshooter. Becky made the save. Natalya rocked Becky with a Discus Lariat. Natalya placed both Becky and Roxanne in a double Sharpshooter. Becky rolled underneath the ropes. Becky hit the Manhandle Slam on Natalya. Lyra Valkyria appeared pulling Becky outside the ring. A brawl broke out ringside. Natalya went to pull Becky for a Sharpshooter. Valkyria pulled Becky back outside the ring. Roxanne hit the PopRocks on Natalya for the 1-2-3 win. 

Roxanne Perez defeated Natalya and Becky Lynch in 14:35 to qualify for Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match 

Amin’s Thoughts — WWE is really good at putting out fun multi-person match. This was just a fun action packed match with everyone getting shine. Good to see Natalya back in action on RAW. I liked the finish with Valkyria costing Becky the match. They are building to a rematch after the Backlash post-match angle with Becky attacking Valkyria. Good to see the crowd getting behind Roxanne in the match. Roxanne winning was the correct choice as she’s has all the talent to become a huge star on the WWE main roster. 

—Jey Uso was inside his locker room. The crowd cheered as Sami Zayn appeared. Sami told Jey that he will take care of Rollins, Breakker and Heyman at SNME. Sami told Jey to handle his business with Breakker on the show. Sami told Jey he got his back if they got the numbers advantage. Jey and Sami did their handshake. 

—The crowd cheered as Kairi Sane was warming up inside the locker room. Zoey Stark was warming up backstage. The crow chewed as Rhea Ripley was putting on her jacket. 

Sheamus made his entrance next for his match against Grayson Waller. 

—They showed a WWE Fact of the Night which was John Cena defeating Michael Cole in a No Disqualification main event match on an episode of RAW from June 4th of 2012. They showed clips of the match. Pat McAfee did his Patastrater of Cena spaying Jim Ross BBQ sauce. 

—Adam Pearce was inside his office with Akira Tozawa and Maxxine Dupri. Pearce noted Tozawa was clear and will get his match with Rusev next week. Chad Gable and Ivy Nile appeared. Gable told Tozawa he hoped Rusev ended his career like he did Otis. Dupri held Tozawa back as they left. Gable spoke to Pearce about American Made getting a World Tag Team Title match. Pearce told Gable he already spoke to him and Ivy about their Money in the Bank qualifying match. New Day appeared. They bickered with Gable about who will win the tag team title match. They both agreed not wanting War Raiders to win. Pearce told Gable and New Day to take the discussion outside his office. 

(3) Sheamus vs. Grayson Waller (w/Austin Theory)

Waller smacked Sheamus in the face. Sheamus chased Waller around the ring. Waller rocked Sheamus combination strikes. Sheamus stopped a Waller hip toss. Shemaus hit an Irish Curse Backbreaker on Waller. Sheamus launched Waller across the ring. The action moved to the floor. Sheamus was distracted by Theory. This led to Waller taking advantage hitting a sliding clothesline to Sheamus on the floor. 

The crowd chanted for Theory. Sheamus no-sold Waller strikes. Sheamus took control rocking Waller with strikes in the corner. Waller caught Sheamus with a leaping stomp in the corner. Waller hit a rolling flatliner on Sheamus for two. Sheamus caught Theory flying off the ropes with a knee strike. Sheamus placed Waller in the Dublin Smile. Waller responded catching Sheamus with a rolling forearm. 

The crowd booed as Waller went for 10 Beats of the Beldrum. Sheamus responded dropping Waller off the ropes to the floor. Sheamus called for 10 Beats of the Beldrum. Waller escaped. Theory stopped Waller from walking way. Sheamus hit 10 Beats of the Beldum on Waller. Theory had a smile on his face. Sheamus rocked Waller with a Brogue Kick for the 1-2-3 win. 

Sheamus defeated Grayson Waller in 11:50

Amin’s Thoughts — Waller does great playing the onscreen slimy heel but can also go in the ring. I liked the finish with Theory playing babyface stopping Waller from leaving the match. The chants of Theory were noticeable from the crowd. They have been taking their time building to an eventual split between Theory and Waller. I could see Theory catching as a likeable babyface. This was a fun hard hitting match. Always a joy to watch Sheamus in action. Good win for Sheamus. 

Tyrese Halliburton Interview

Michael Cole and Pat McAfee made a fun bet on the Knicks and Pacers series. Cole will broadcast a show of RAW if Pacers win the series. McAfee will wear a suit if Knicks win the series. Cole and McAfee spoke to Tyrese Halliburton about the series. Cole announced Halliburton will be a playable character in the WWE 2K25 video game as part of the Dunks and Destruction DLC package. Halliburton spoke about his excitement being in the game.

Cole brought up Jaylen Brunson and Halliburton being together at SmackDown in MSG and now playing in the Eastern Conference Finals. Halliburton spoke about Knicks and Pacers rivalry. Halliburton made comparisons to Stone Cold/Rock rivalry in WWE. Cole asked Halliburton about his prediction for Jey Uso vs. Logan Paul. Halliburton spoke about being with Paul on SmackDown. Halliburton said he was going with Jey Uso to win. 

Amin’s Thoughts — Halliburton comes off as a really likeable person. You can see Halliburton is a big WWE fan. This was fun to watch.

—Michael Cole and Pat McAfee hyped the Saturday Night’s Main Event card. 

—Cathy Kelley interviewed Gunther backstage. Seth Rollins appeared. Rollins spoke about Gunther doing good work holding the World Heavyweight Title. Gunther told Rollins he heard about the long-term plan. Gunther said Rollins was pretty shortsighted for a visionary. Gunther said he was the future around here. Rollins said he would cut the crap. Rollins said Gunther would be make himself a target if he holds the World Heavyweight Title. Gunther told Rollins he was early awaiting it. Gunther walked away. 

Rhea Ripley made her entrance. Ripley got an incredible reaction from the crowd. Zoey Stark was inside the ring. The returning Kairi Sane got a full entrance which was nice to see. Sane got a nice reaction. 

(4) Rhea Ripley vs. Kairi Sane vs. Zoey Stark in Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match

Stark started quickly rocking Sane with shoulder tackles. Ripley pulled Stark off Sane. Stark caught Ripley with a Crucifix for two. Sane caught Stark with a Sunset flip for two. Ripley launched Sane with a German Suplex. Stark nailed Ripley with a dropkick. Stark mocked Ripley. Ripley responded catching Stark with a dropkick. Sane jumped onto Ripley’s back. Ripley yanked Sane off her back. Sane avoided a charge from Stark. Sane caught Ripley with a head scissors.

Sane was dealing with Ripley on the opposite side of the ring. Stark went for a springboard dropkick expecting Sane to get in position. Stark was in mid-flight. Stark came up short as her knee landed awkwardly on the ring mat. You just feel so much for Stark seeing this. The action stopped as the referee checked on the Stark. The doctor entered the ring to check on Stark. The camera focused on the Money in the Bank briefcases hanging above the ring. The doctor helped carry Stark to the back for those who have the Netflix feed with ads. This was such a bummer. Wishing the best to Stark.

They returned from break with Cole speaking about Stark’s injury. Cole noted Stark might have re-injured the same knee which he previously had surgery on. Ripley caught Sane flying off the ropes with a Fallaway Slam for two. Ripley went for the Prism Lock. Sane broke free sending Ripley into the turnbuckle. Sane went for a flying forearm. Ripley intercepted Sane with a mid-air dropkick for two. 

Ripley called for RipTide. Sane countered rocking Ripley with a spinning back first. Sane connected with a Sliding D to Ripley against the turnbuckle. Sane called for InSane Elbow. Ripley countered getting her boots up. Ripley and Sane exchanged big strikes. Sane went for a spinning back fist. Ripley ducked. Ripley rocked Sane with a head butt. Ripley hit the RipTide for the 1-2-3 win. 

Rhea Ripley defeated Kairi Sane in 9:52 to qualify for Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match 

Amin’s Thoughts — The injury to Zoey Stark was such a bummer. All the wrestlers do their best to perform the fans in attendance and those watching at home. You don’t want to see any wrestler suffer any injury. Sending all the best wishes to Stark. Hopefully we will see Stark back inside a WWE ring when she’s fully healthy and ready to return. The brief match between Ripley and Sane was fun to watch. Good to see Sane back in action as she looked good in the ring. Ripley just adds more star power to the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match. A good win for Ripley 

—Michael Cole noted Tyrese Halliburton will join Sam Roberts and Megan Morant on the RAW Recap Show. Cole spoke about Akira Tozawa and Rusev match for RAW next week. 

—Rusev highlight promo aired. Rusev said he admired Tozawa’s courage and loyalty to a friend. Rusev said he was trying to do what’s best for Tozawa and fix him like he fixed himself. Rusev called Tozawa an ungrateful man for challenging him. Rusev said Tozawa got his attention. Rusev said he will embrace Tozawa’s challenge. Rusev said he would tap Tozawa out. 

—Judgment Day were inside their clubhouse. Finn Balor appeared. Raquel Rodriguez asked Balor why Roxanne Perez was inside the clubhouse. Balor spoke about chatting with Roxanne the last few weeks. Balor wanted to formally introduce Roxanne to the Judgment Day. Roxanne waved and said hi. Balor brought up Dominik saying they might need some more numbers around here. Dominik said they should speak to Liv Morgan. Balor said Liv would appreciate this. Balor brought up how himself, JD and Carlito covering Dominik’s back. Balor brought up someone needs to cover Liv and Raquel’s back. Dominik still suggested they speak to Liv. Balor noted Roxanne wasn’t part of the Judgment Day but they needed some help around here. Roxanne brought trying to find her place on RAW and admired what they have done. Roxanne brought them some gifts. Roxanne got Dominik some chicken tenders. Roxanne got Carlito some apples. Raquel told Roxanne she can leave now. Roxanne left. Raquel told Balor that Liv will hear about this. Balor said he can’t wait. 

Amin’s Thoughts — Glad to see they followed up on Balor and Roxanne speaking to each other backstage on RAW. Balor bringing Roxanne into Judgment Day to get under the skin of Dominik and eventually Liv Morgan when she returns is great stuff. 

Jey Uso made his entrance from the crowd. The visual of Jey’s entrance looks incredible. Jey got an awesome reaction from the crowd. Bron Breakker made his entrance. Breakker was accompanied by Paul Heyman. Breakker got a strong heel reaction. 

(5) WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker (w/Paul Heyman) in a Non-Title Match

Breakker and Jey began exchanging strikes. Jey shined early clothesline Breakker to the floor. Jey hit a tope to Breakker on the floor. They returned from break with Breakker running off the ropes with incredible speed rocking Jey with a lariat. Breakker took control rocking Jey with mounted strikes. Breakker charged into a Jey boot. Breakker caught Jey flying off the ropes with a Worlds Strongest Slam for two. Breakker launched Jey with an overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex.

Breakker talked smack. Jey responded rocking Breakker with punches. Jey connected with a Umaga Hip Attack for two. Jey went for a tope but Breakker caught him on the floor. Breakker launched Jey into the ring steps. Breakker had Jey lined for his flying clothesline. Jey moved as Breakker went crashing over the announcers table. 

Breakker talked smack. Breakker and Jey exchanged big strikes. Jey caught Breakker with a Popup Samoan Drop for two. Breakker caught Jey with a Breaker-Steiner in an awesome spot for two. Jey caught Breakker off the ropes with a flying SuperKick for two. Heyman stood on the ring apron. Breakker grabbed a chair but Jey stopped. Heyman grabbed onto Jey’s foot. Jey chased Heyman around the ring. Seth Rollins attacked Jey for the DQ finish. 

Jey Uso defeated Bron Breakker in 15:52 via Disqualification

➤Jey battled Rollins after the match. Breakker jumped Jey from behind. The crowd cheered as Sami Zayn ran down to make the save. The crowd went wild as CM Punk ran down. The crowd sang along to Cult Of Personality. Both sides had a stare down. Punk, Rollins, Sami and Breakker all brawled into the crowd. The show closing credits came up. The referee handed Jey the World Title. Logan Paul appeared nailing Jey with a right hand. The show ended. 

Amin’s Thoughts — Jey and Breakker had much better matches before on WWE TV. Breakker and Jey worked a fun match. Cole mentioned on commentary this match was more about softening Jey up before his title matches. The DQ finish was lame but fit here protecting both Jey and Breakker. Fun post-match angle to set up two big matches for the Saturday Night’s Main Event show. 

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