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WWE RAW on Netflix Review: Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches

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The show opened with a highlight package of Seth Rollins qualifying for the Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match last week on RAW. Highlights shown of CM Punk laying out Rollins with a GTS after the match. 

We saw backstage shots of WWE World Champion Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, Seth Rollins with his crew. Michael Cole hyped the Men and Women’s Money in the Bank qualifying matches. 

Michael Cole and Pat McAfee were on commentary. McAfee brought up the bet he won with the Indiana Pacers winning the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. Raw was talking place from Tulsa, Oklahoma so the crowd booed as Cole wore an Indiana Pacers jersey. 

CM Punk made his entrance to a big reaction. Huge chants of CM Punk from the crowd. Punk noted it was great to be in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Punk said it’s summer time and Money in the Bank time. Punk said he heard Thunder which got a big reaction while looking at Cole and McAfee on commentary. The crowd chanted OKC. Punk told the crowd they can chant what they want but asked to watch RAW or SmackDown when the NBA Finals are on. He said its the Summer of Punk. Punk said he was a 2 time Money in the Bank winner. Punk said he’s looking forward to doing it a third time. 

Punk said it’s time he got some gold around his waist. Punk said there are some great champion in WWE and a long list of challengers. Punk brought Jey Uso as his first who’s the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Punk said it was just business and not personal when he faces Jey. Punk said it maybe a bit personal and his name is John Cena. Punk brought up people going bananas when Cena’s name is mentioned. The camera showed fans ringside wearing banana outfits. Punk noted Cena was public enemy number one as he sold his soul to a “bald fraud goof.” Punk said he’s always had Cena’s number and he said would pick the bones calling Cena a “little b*tch” as the crowd cheered. Punk said he’s no longer just happy to be here. Punk said it’s all about the money but it’s time Punk became champion one more time.

Sami Zayn came out to a strong reaction. There was a light chant of “We want Truth”. Punk said he’s usually upset when a song interrupts him. Punk said because it was Zayn he’s not upset about it. The crowd chanted for Sami. Zayn said he appreciated what Punk said. Zayn said he was out here because this was the first time since Punk came back and spoke about wanting to become World Champion. Zayn said he had his ambitions to become World Champion. Zayn said he can’t get inside Money in the Bank because of Seth Rollins crew. 

Zayn said Punk had to win. Zayn noted Punk needs to not think about Rollins crew. Zayn noted he and Jey will take care of Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. Punk said he’s got Zayn’s back. Zayn said Punk needs to think about what’s in hand. Zayn brought up Seth has been thinking about Punk. Punk brought up Rollins hasn’t beaten him. Zayn said if Rollins wins the briefcase this place turns into something different. Zayn said him and the crowd needs Punk to win. Zayn said he wanted Punk to win. Zayn said the conversation will be different if Punk is champion when they are inside the ring next time together. Punk told Zayn he looks forward to it. They shook hands. 

Highlights shown of Roxanne Perez costing Liv Morgan her match against Kairi Sane last week. 

WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez were chatting backstage. Roxanne Perez appeared offering to help Liv Morgan in her match. Liv brought up Roxanne costing her last week’s match when she tried to help. Liv told Roxanne to stay in the back if she wanted to help. 

Liv Morgan approached WWE Women’s World Champion Iyo Sky. Liv told Iyo that Kairi got lucky last week. Liv said she was going to become a two time Money in the Bank winner and cash in for the Women’s World Title. Iyo told Liv that wasn’t going to happen. Liv told Iyo “Watch Me” before leaving. 

Liv Morgan made her entrance to a strong reaction. Ivy Nile made her entrance next to a fine reaction. Highlight package aired for WWE RAW’s newest superstar Stephanie Vaquer. Stephanie made her entrance receiving a great reaction. Stephanie got a firework display for her entrance. 

Liv and Ivy booted Stephanie right away as the match began. Ivy and Morgan had a nice exchange. This led to Stephanie catching both Liv and Ivy with a springboard crossbody. Liv rocked Ivy with a running PK. Big reaction as Stephanie caught Liv with the Devil’s Kiss. Stephanie went for the Devil’s Kiss on Ivy but Liv stopped. Liv hit the 3 Amigos on Stephanie. Ivy rocked Liv with a flying kick in the corner. Ivy moved as Stephanie rocked Liv with a running Meteora. Ivy launched both Liv and Stephanie with a double German Suplex. 

Stephanie caught Ivy with a Dragon Screw. Liv made the save. Liv and Stephanie exchanged strikes. There was a Tower of Doom PowerBomb/SuperPlex spot. Ivy applied a stack cradle on Stephanie for two. Stephanie caught Ivy with a European Bridge for two. Liv caught Ivy and Stephanie with a flying Codebreaker for two. Liv went for ObLIVion on Ivy. Stephanie caught Liv with a SuperKick. Liv caught Stephanie with Codebreaker. Liv hit ObLIVion on Stephanie. Ivy pulled Liv to the floor. Ivy went for the win on Stephanie. Liv made the save. Ivy sent Liv crashing into the ring steps. Stephanie hit SVB on Ivy for the 1-2-3 win. 

Paul Heyman approached AJ Styles backstage. Heyman offered a handshake. Styles didn’t shake Heyman’s hand. Styles asked Heyman what he can do for him. Heyman wished Styles a Happy Birthday. Heyman spoke about Dominik Mysterio running around as WWE Intercontinental Champion. Heyman noted the IC Title needed someone phenomenal as Styles. Heyman told Styles to forget about Money in the Bank and focus on the IC Title. Styles asked Heyman if he was tired. Styles said he will get back to Dominik. Styles noted Heyman knows he doesn’t respond well to threats. Styles noted that is what Heyman was implying. Styles noted he didn’t care if it was Judgment Day, Bloodline or John Cena (interesting). Styles said he would push back. Styles told Heyman he knows all about his plans. Styles said everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. Styles patted Heyman on the back before walking off. 

Rusev highlight promo. Rusev spoke about Sheamus being his old friend. Rusev said he was doing the good work. Rusev brought up Sheamus trying to help a stranger. Rusev noted Sheamus didn’t help when needed him back then. Rusev said Sheamus was the weak one. Rusev called Sheamus a true legend. Rusev said it would be his honour to send him away the hero is his. Rusev brought up how Sheamus stabbed him. Rusev told Sheamus to stay away or he will do the same. 

Sheamus was backstage with Alpha Academy. Sheamus brought up how Akira Tozawa stood up against a bully last week. Sheamus said Alpha Academy has heart. Natalya told Sheamus he appreciated it. Natalya brought up how Maxxine Dupri has impressed her. Alpha Academy walked off. The lovely Cathy Kelley asked Sheamus his thoughts on Rusev’s comments. Sheamus spoke about Rusev being one of his groomsmen at his wedding. Sheamus noted Rusev’s career in WWE imploded because of his bad decisions. Sheamus noted his career outside of WWE lasted as long as Rusev Day. Sheamus spoke about having bangers. Sheamus spoke about Rusev picking on people half his size since returning. Sheamus said someone needs to teach Rusev manners. Sheamus said he bullies, bullies. 

Finn Balor and JD McDonagh made their entrance to a strong heel reaction. WWE World Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods joined commentary. Erik and Ivar made their entrance to a fine reaction. 

Balor rocked Erik with shoulder tackles. Erik moved as McDonagh crashed into the turnbuckle. Ivar hit a handspring sending Balor to the floor. Ivar backdrop McDonagh who took a crazy bump to the floor. Erik scoop slammed McDonagh onto Balor. Woods and Kofi caused a distraction. The referee Jessika Karr sent New Day to the back.

McDonagh hit a springboard Moonsault on Ivar for two. Ivar caught McDonagh with a spinning slam. Erik ran wild launching Balor and McDonagh with T-Bone Suplex. Erik rocked Balor with a knee strike for two. War Raiders went for their finish. McDonagh made the save. Balor hit a Final Cut on Ivar for two. McDonagh hit a springboard Moonsault on Erik to the floor. Balor rocked Ivar with a Woo Dropkick. Balor went for Coup De Grace but Ivar moved. Ivar caught Balor with a corner seated senton. Ivar rocked McDonagh with a spin kick. Ivar went for a flying Moonsault. Roxanne Perez appeared ringside causing a distraction. McDonagh sent Ivar into the ring spot. Balor hit the Coup De Grace on Ivar for the 1-2-3 win. 

Balor smiled at Roxanne ringside. Roxanne entered the ring applauding Balor and McDonagh. Balor and McDonagh celebrated the win. 

Becky Lynch highlight promo was next. Becky noted Lyra Valkyria has costed her the Women’s Tag Team Titles and Money in the Bank qualifying match since returning back to WWE. Becky said Valkyria has become an echo chamber for those who don’t understand what is greatness. Becky said Valkyria has forgotten everything she’s done for her. Becky noted Valkyria has shown glimpses of greatness because of her. Becky took credit because for all of Valkyria’s accomplishments. Becky said Valkyria was in a lose-lose situation. Becky said if she loses at Money in the Bank then she can’t face Valkyria because it was the best thing that happened for her. Becky said if she wins Valkyria will have to raise her hand. Becky said it will be the same hand that brings Valkyria down. 

Cathy Kelley interviewed Stephanie Vaquer backstage. Vaquer said she feels great about winning. Vaquer spoke a bit in Spanish. The crowd cheered as Rhea Ripley appeared. Ripley offered a handshake which Vaquer accepted. Ripley said she will see Vaquer on Saturday.

WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria made her entrance to a solid reaction. Valkyria spoke about Becky Lynch making strong comments from the back. Valkyria called Becky to the ring. Becky Lynch made her entrance to a big mixed reaction. Valkyria said Becky’s downfall needs to be studied. Valkyria noted Becky was right about bringing out one change in her which was anger. Valkyria noted nobody has hurt her more than Becky. Valkyria said Becky tried to hold her down but it brought out a side which is capable of destroying Becky. Valkyria noted she beat Becky twice. Valkyria said she will beat Becky three times so she cant hold the Women’s IC Title. Becky noted the only thing wrong was Valkyria’s perspective. Becky said Valkyria can’t replace her and said nobody can. Becky said she wanted to make Valkyria better and not hurt her. Becky said that’s changed now and Valkyria will have to raise her hand. Becky left the ring. Valkyria said Becky spoke loud words. Valkyria challenged Becky to come to the ring. Becky refused. Valkyria chased Becky to the back. WWE officials held Valkyria away. Becky went to the back. 

They showed highlight of Tyrese Halliburton giving the choke sign to the New York Knicks and their fans. They plugged Halliburton’s shirt is available on WWE Shop. Cole plugged Jalen Brunson’s shirt as well on WWE Shop. 

Penta highlight promo. Penta said nobody is hungry as him. Penta said Money in the Bank was his destiny. Penta did his Cero Miedo catchphrase. 

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso and Sami Zayn were backstage with fans. Jey gave Sami sunglasses to wear. Jey Uso and Sami Zayn made their entrance together from the crowd. Jey and Zayn got an awesome reaction. The crowd cheered wanting an encore. They played Jey’s music again as they chanted along to the entrance. 

Micheal Cole hyped the Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso vs. John Cena and Logan Paul tag match for WWE Money in the Bank. 

The crowd booed as Paul Heyman stood on the ramp. Bronson Reed made his entrance first to a strong heel reaction Bron Breakker made his entrance to a huge heel reaction. 

Breakker started quickly rocking Jey with shoulder tackles. Jey responded nailing Breakker with a back elbow/enzuigiri combo for a near fall. Breakker quickly took back control running off the ropes with incredible speed rocking Jey with a lariat. 

Reed had control over Zayn returning from break. Breakker nailed Zayn with a jumping knee for two. Zayn responded catching Reed with a flying Tornado DDT. Jey ran wild rocking Breakker with punches. Jey went for dive but Breakker moved away. Breakker caught Jey with a gut buster for two. Jey caught Breakker running off the ropes with a SuperKick for two. Jey caught Breakker in a Rear-Naked Choke. Reed made the save. Reed went for an apron splash but Zayn moved. Breakker and Reed caught Zayn flying going for a dive. Jey hit a tope onto everyone to the floor. Seth Rollins appeared hitting a Stomp to Jey on the floor for the DQ finish. 

Breakker and Reed attacked Zayn after the match. Breakker held Zayn down on the announcers table. Rollins called Reed signalling to hit a Tsunami Splash on Zayn. CM Punk appeared whacking Breakker with a chair. Punk tossed a flying chair into Reed’s face. Punk and Rollins had a stare down. Punk left the ring with his crew. 

Judgment Day were celebrating inside the clubhouse. Liv Morgan wanted to have word with Finn Balor. Liv brought up Balor bringing Roxanne into the clubhouse, giving Dominik chicken nuggets and interfering in matches. Liv told Balor she knows what’s going on. Balor said Roxanne was here to help. Liv asked Balor if she was imagining things. Balor noted Liv might be frustrated things didn’t go her way this week or last week. Balor brought Roxanne getting him and McDonagh closer to a tag title match. Balor brought up the idea of Roxanne bringing the Women’s World Title into the Judgment Day. Liv said Balor has things all planned out. Balor said it wasn’t a plan. Balor brought up Roxanne coming on a bit strong. Balor told Liv to trust Dominik. Liv told Balor it’s not Dominik who she doesn’t trust. Balor figured it was Roxanne who Liv didn’t trust. Balor said trust will come with time. Balor suggested Roxanne to be in Raquel’s corner. Liv told Balor she will be in Roxanne’s corner. Liv told Balor to babysit Roxanne. Liv and Raquel left. Dominik asked Balor if everything was cool. Balor it was fine. Dominik went to apologize for the costing Balor the match last week. Balor said it was water underneath the bridge. Balor patted the WWE Intercontinental Title. Dominik looked over at the IC Title. Balor and Dominik bumped fists. 

Kairi Sane made her entrance next to a solid reaction. Raquel Rodriguez made her entrance alongside Liv Morgan to a solid reaction. 

Rodriguez overpowered Sane in the early going of the match. Sane used her quickness catching Rodriguez with a head scissors. Sane rocked Rodriguez with an awesome sliding forearm. Rodriguez caught Sane flying off the ropes. Rodriguez took control swinging Sane into the ring apron. Liv nailed Sane with a cheap shot outside the ring. Rodriguez rocked Sane with a pair of lariats. Rodriguez followed with a reverse lariat on Sane for two. Rodriguez rocked Sane with rapid elbows in the corner. 

Sane battled back catching Rodriguez with a DDT. Sane made a comeback rocking Rodriguez with an axe kick. Sane connected with a running Blockbuster on Rodriguez. Sane rocked Rodriguez with the Sliding D. Liv went for a distraction. The fans cheered as Women’s World Champion Iyo Sky ran down to make the save. Rodriguez pulled on Iyo’s hair. Sane delivery a running boot to Rodriguez into the ring post. Sane climbed the ropes hitting a beautiful flying InSane Elbow for the 1-2-3 win. 

Sami Zayn was getting checked on backstage. The crowd cheered as Karrion Kross appeared. Kross asked Zayn if he looked alright. Zayn asked Kross why has he been hovering over him the past months. Kross said because Zayn was a liar. Kross said Zayn was lying to the people at home in the crowd and lying to himself. Kross said Zayn could’ve been a World Champion if he did terrible things. Kross said Zayn wasn’t a good guy but bad guy like the rest of us. Zayn said Kross was wrong. Kross told Zayn he might be wrong but might be right as well. Kross left. Zayn had a look wondering what Kross told him. 

Giulia highlight promo video aired during the break. Great stuff here from Giulia speaking about wanting to be indisputable dating back to her time in Japan. Giulia said she was impossible to deny. Giulia said she viewed her opponents to build on her legacy. Giulia spoke about having evidence you can’t refute. Showing clips of Giulia as NXT Women’s Champion. Giulia sent out a message to the SmackDown roster asking who’s going to stop her. 

Cathy Kelley interviewed Roxanne Perez during the break. Cathy asked Roxanne about her interactions with Judgment Day. Roxanne brought up Judgment Day having the tag match won as she was just there to provide a little assist. Roxanne noted Balor sees her as the Prodigy. Roxanne noted she’s here to take over the division and not just to assist. Roxanne noted the Women’s division will see when she’s standing on top of the ladder celebrating with the Money in the Bank briefcase. 

Michael Cole and Pat McAfee hyped the WWE Worlds Collide show. They also hyped the WWE Money in the Bank show. McAfee brought up his excitement for the Worlds Collide show speaking about being a AAA fan for a long time. 

Highlight package showing hyping the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match between Jey Uso vs. Gunther for RAW on Netflix following Money in the Bank. 

Jey Uso was sitting inside the locker room. Gunther appeared and just wanted to talk. Gunther said the World Title was personal to him. Gunther said Jey tried to a be great champion. Gunther spoke about Jey being a selfless person in a selfish business. Gunther spoke about the result after Sami Zayn needed his help. Gunther said Jey will be there if CM Punk needed his help. Gunther spoke about Jey being a tag team match with Cody at Money in the Bank. He mistakenly said Saturday Night’s Main Event. Too many WWE show happening. Gunther said that was no business of the World Champion. Gunther said he would avenge his loss to Jey at WrestleMania. Gunther told Jey the party was over. Gunther went to leave. Jey told Gunther, three letters and one word which was tap. Jey told Gunther he will see him next week. Gunther left. 

AJ Styles made his entrance to a big reaction. Styles got a big firework display. El Grande Americano made his entrance during the break. CM Punk made his entrance receiving a big reaction. The crowd sang along to Cult of Personality which was great. 

AJ Styles and Punk attacked the referee to check Americano if he had the medal plate in his mask. Punk and Styles hammered away at Americano as the match began. Punk and Styles slapped each other’s hand before going at it. Styles caught Punk with a dropkick. Americano launched Styles with a Monkey Flip. Punk nailed Americano with a Shining Wizard. Styles caught Punk with a forearm. Americano draped Styles on the ropes. Punk went to pull on Americano’s mask but was stopped. Americano caught Punk with a flying cannonball on the floor. Americano ran Styles into the announcers table.

Styles caught Americano with a Super Backdrop Suplex. Punk hit a Macho Man Elbow on Styles. Punk caught Americano with the Pepsi Twist. Americano stopped Punk with a flying tackle. Americano launched Styles with an overhead German Suplex. Punk made the save. Punk caught Americano flying off the ropes. Styles caught Americano and Punk with a DDT/Reverse DDT combo for a pair of two counts. Styles went for Styles Clash. Americano reversed into an Ankle Lock. Styles broke free sending Americano into GTS position from Punk. Americano caught Punk in an Ankle Lock. Punk broke free sending Americano to get caught by a Styles Clash from Styles. Punk made the save. 

Styles went for Phenomenal Blitz but Punk countered into a spinning neck breaker. Americano made the save. Punk caught Styles with a jackknife cover. Styles bridged out to stop the count. Americano caught Styles with a flying Moonsault for two. Punk avoided a flying Moonsault from Americano. Punk nailed Americano with a GTS. Punk covered Americano. Bron Breakker pulled Punk outside the ring. Bronson Reed and Breakker attacked Punk. Jey Uso and Sami Zayn ran down to make the save. Styles hit a springboard crossbody onto everybody to the floor. Americano placed a medal plate inside his mask. Styles went for Phenomenal Forearm. Americano rocked Styles in mid-air with the loaded mask for the 1-2-3 win. 

Americano celebrated his win and then left through the crowd. Punk attacked Breakker after the match. Seth Rollins attacked Rollins. A brawl broke out. Punk went for GTS on Rollins. Breakker rocked Punk with a Spear. Zayn went for the save. Breakker and Reed stopped Zayn. Rollins hit Stomps on Punk and Zayn. Jey went for the save. Rollins caught Jey in a sleeper. Breakker rocked Jey with a Spear. Rollins hit a Stomp. Reed hit a Tsunami Splash onto Jey. Rollins and his crew stood tall. The crowd booed. The show ended. 


WWE Raw on Netflix (WATCHABLE)
FINAL SCORE (7.5 OUT OF 10)

WWE Money in the Bank happens in the middle of the schedule usually after the post-WrestleMania lull period. I would expect WWE shows to pick up coming out of Money in the Bank. You can see with the World Title match between Jey vs. Gunther after Money in the Bank. As for this episode of RAW, we got some strong wrestling matches. They also did a good job showcasing Stephanie Vaquer a top level star in the Women’s division. Overall, a solid episode of RAW on Netflix.

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