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Raw: May 18th, 2024

Triple H's Era in charge of FBW begins tonight! AJ Styles and Drew McIntyre vie for a shot at Roman Reigns' Undisputed Title!! + Women's Tag Tournament begins and shocking returns!

#Raw Fantasy Booking Wrestling: Universe Mode

CLASH AT THE CASTLE IS 3 WEEKS AWAY!

THE FBW RAW AFTER SUMMERSLAM

🔴 Liv Morgan finds new alliances against Bayley, Dakota Kai, & IYO SKY: 10min*

Last Saturday night at SummerSlam, Liv Morgan retained the Raw Women's Title in an epic bout with Charlotte Flair! After that match, Liv Morgan was surprised by the arrival of a returning Bayley who didn't come alone. The former longest-reigning Raw Women's Champion Bayley was accompanied by a debuting Dakota Kai and a returning IYO SKY, formerly known on Raw as Io Shirai! The three superstars interrupted Liv Morgan and attempted to ambush her before Becky Lynch would make her presence known and stand at the side of Liv Morgan, even then, the disadvantage was very wide and it would only be three-on-three when Naomi made a shocking return to WWE after being out of action for months!

Tonight, Raw Women's Champion Liv Morgan opened Monday night Raw in celebration of her win at SummerSlam joined by Becky Lynch and Naomi. The celebration was quickly cut short at the hands of Bayley, Dakota Kai, and IYO SKY who made their first Raw appearance together. Bayley emphasized that their presence on Raw is for a reason and that is to take back control of this lost division. For more than 400 days, Bayley was FBW's Raw Women's Champion.

Bayley said they do not intend to leave Liv Morgan at the top of this division where she clearly doesn't belong and more over, Dakota Kai & IYO SKY plan on capturing the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles by the end of the tournament that'll begin tonight to crown the new champions.

A fight would ensue and Becky Lynch finds herself hardly able to move her shoulder due to IYO SKY's relentless assault. It was only thanks to WWE Officials that the brawl came to a stop but for Lynch and Naomi, their night continues because they compete against Doudrop & Nikki A.S.H in the first round match in the WWE Women's Tag Titles Tournament next!

*Coming up: Drew McIntyre vs. AJ Styles - Winner Faces Roman Reigns at Clash at the Castle! + Ricochet gets a rematch against Theory for the Intercontinental Title! + Edge returns to Raw! + Sam Rigleer and Kevin Owens collide in singles action and MORE!

🔻 BACKSTAGE: R-Truth wants to face Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title.

In Adam Pearce's office, R-Truth vows to dethrone the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns after he defeated Veer twice over the past couple of weeks!

R-Truth is confident on all levels and can't wait to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Title tournament to earn his match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania!

The speechless Adam Pearce stares in shock as R-Truth exits his office.

🔴 Becky Lynch & Naomi vs. Doudrop & Nikki A.S.H - Women's Tag Team Title Tournament Round One: 6min*

Despite her injury, Becky Lynch was adamant on competing along side Naomi in the first round of this tournament against former WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Doudrop & Nikki A.S.H.

Doudrop & Nikki A.S.H defeat Becky Lynch and Naomi to advance but Becky Lynch was stretched out of the arena for partially losing control of her right shoulder in a sad scenery as Liv Morgan and Naomi stand at her side.

**Still to come: Dakota Kai & IYO SKY vs. Carmella & Aliyah - First Round + MVP's VIP Lounge with guest Omos! + Seth Rollins is here next on Raw! + Drew McIntyre vs. AJ Styles!

🔴 An injured Riddle risks his life in a skirmish with Seth Rollins: 7min*

Seth "Freakin" Rollins is on Monday Night Raw just two nights after his SummerSlam match with Riddle was postponed due to an injury Riddle suffered at the hands of The Visionary this past Monday.

Tonight, Seth Rollins is all-games welcoming the WWE Universe to Raw and enjoying sending Riddle home so that Rollins can stop worrying about him. Rollins added insult to injury when he said that Riddle is all alone at home because his wife and children want nothing to do with him as the round of boos amplify in the arena.

However, to everyone's shock, a bruised Mr. Money in the Bank Riddle came out, barely able to walk, to initiate a brawl with Seth Rollins!

Despite being banged up Riddle didn't stop with hard-hitting blows to The Visionary that showed him a fighting spirit like he never known.

WWE Officials quickly came out to put apart the two superstars as the WWE Universe sing Rollins' song to mock The Visionary's performance in this brawl.

A livid Seth Rollins was dragged out of the arena.

🔻 BACKSTAGE: Mustafa Ali attacks a bruised Seth Rollins.

Backstage on Raw, Kevin Patrick met with a livid and embarrassed Seth Rollins to report on his feelings after what was on display moments ago. The impulsive Seth Rollins punched the microphone into Patrick's face before The Visionary was jumped by his other rival and former partner, Mustafa Ali. For many months, Mustafa Ali and Seth "Freakin" Rollins were a force to be reckoned with ever since The Visionary's ideology captivated Mustafa Ali.

The pair went on to achieve greatness, fighting The Undertaker at WrestleMania, competing for the WWE Title at the Royal Rumble, and recently becoming the Raw Tag Team Champions!

The dream pairing with a vision to spread started to show cracks since day 1, but the two superstars would only reach a breaking point because of one Riddle.

Seth Rollins' on-going issues with Riddle has made the Visionary lose his vision and no longer focus on what he was building with Ali.

Mustafa Ali felt Rollins was out of touch with reality, impulsive, unfocused, and baffling. When Rollins & Ali lost the Winners Take All Championship Unification match, with it, was gone the Raw Tag Team Titles. Rollins and Ali would find it hard to co-exist. Two weeks ago on Raw, Rollins pushed Ali and wanted him out of his way and last week, Mustafa Ali demanded him and Seth Rollins to settle what's wrong in their dispute but a brawl broke out when Rollins said that "This is not the time for this! I don't care about you, and i told you to get the f out of my way!" Mustafa Ali & Seth Rollins' nonsensical brawl would only end because of separations by WWE Officials.

🔴 Theory (c) vs. Ricochet - Intercontinental Title Match: 9min*

Intercontinental Champion Theory defeated Ricochet last Saturday at SummerSlam.

However, tonight, Theory is put to the test again against Ricochet, will Ricochet be able to turn things around and defeat the youngest IC Champion ever?

Theory wins!

🔴 AJ Styles and Drew McIntyre prepare for their big battle: 7min*

In the ring is AJ Styles and Drew McIntyre who, alongside Ronda Rousey, defeated The Judgment Day in a storied rivalry that culminated at SummerSlam.

Tonight, the two allies find themselves on opposite sides as they're set for a match where the Winner Faces Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title. The news was confirmed by WWE Official Adam Pearce! McIntyre and Styles shook hands and agreed to have the "best man" winning tonight.

🔻 BACKSTAGE: An "electric" Madcap Moss wants to test Dolph Ziggler.

The Showoff Dolph Ziggler is backstage on Raw scouting competition when he was faced by an electric Madcap Moss who wants nothing more than to throw down tonight!

Dolph Ziggler accepts Moss as an opponent for him tonight!

🔴 Dakota Kai & IYO SKY w/ Bayley vs. Carmella & Aliyah - Women's Tag Team Title Tournament Round One: 9min*

After injuring Becky Lynch earlier in the night, it is now time for Dakota Kai & IYO SKY to compete in aspiration to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions against Carmella & Aliyah, a long time team on Raw!

Dakota Kai & IYO SKY put on a show against resilient opponents in Carmella & Aliyah!

Dakota Kai & IYO SKY win and advance as Bayley looks on!

🔴 Omos ambushes The Miz during MVP's VIP Lounge: 9min*

MVP has been attempting to get inside Omos' head and take him away from The Miz, breaking up their "AWE-MOS" team in the process.

A month ago on Raw, The Miz warned MVP to stay away from Omos or else he'll make him pay but MVP continued on and interrupted AWE-MOS's Raw open two weeks ago to further incite Omos to leave the burden that is The Miz but before The Miz could retaliate, a returning Bobby Lashley ambushed MVP and crushed him with a devastating spear!

Bobby Lashley lost the WWE Title triple threat match at Money in the Bank because of MVP and he hasn't forgotten clearly!

Two weeks ago, the Almighty Bobby Lashley clashed with MVP in his first-match since Money in the Bank, where he won dominantly!

However, MVP was granted a rematch against Bobby Lashley and it was going to be a No DQ match! MVP would go on to win the match last week but under controversial circumstances.

It was a giant Omos that came to the assist of MVP in crushing Bobby Lashley on himself to hand MVP a shocking victory!

Tonight, MVP invites Omos on his VIP Lounge to discuss their future joint venture but a lousy Miz interrupted and exclaimed the meeting as illegitimate because Omos still doesn't know where he stands in all of this. Is Omos with MVP or with The Miz?

It didn't take long for us to find out because Omos would ambush The Miz to make an end to their AWE-MOS team.

Who can stop Omos with MVP at his side?

🔴 Sam Rigleer vs. Kevin Owens w/ Ezekiel: 10min*

Last weekend at SummerSlam, Sam Rigleer teamed up with Logan Paul against the team of Kevin Owens and Ezekiel after a month of disputes.

Sam Rigleer and Logan Paul made quite an impression as a team and were successful! However, after the match, Logan Paul was crushed on the matt by an attack from Sam Rigleer!

Tonight, a victorious Sam Rigleer and Kevin Owens go one-on-one to close their chapter!

Sam Rigleer defeats Kevin Owens but The Paramount Star was jumped from behind by the celebrity megastar Logan Paul!

Logan Paul assaulted Sam Rigleer and put him down like Rigleer did to him last weekend at SummerSlam!

🔻 BACKSTAGE: Theory mocks Kevin Owens for aligning with Ezekiel.

Backstage on Raw, Intercontinental Champion Theory interrupted an argument between Kevin Owens and Ezekiel to point out how Kevin Owens has been at the back of the line ever since he choose to accept Ezekiel's lies. Kevin Owens pushed Theory down and left the scene.

🔴 Judgment Day crush Edge on his Raw return: 8min*

We go back to the ring and out comes WWE Hall of Famer Edge to a huge pop. Edge comes out to his “Metalingus” theme and hits the ring to pose for the crowd.

Fans chant “Edge!” as the music stops. Edge thanks Houston for the reception and says to be fair, he’s been a bit of an asshole for the past few months but that all changes now because we both get what we want. Edge says he will keep this real simple – he created Judgment Day with the idea of helping younger talent realize their full potential, maybe pass on some of his knowledge from his 30 year career to Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley. Fans boo and Edge encourages them. Edge says it felt like they were just getting started and going somewhere, but that first taste of power clouded their judgment and they thought they learned all they could from Edge, but they were damn wrong.

Edge admits they, along with Finn Balor, got one over on him, which is rare, and put him on the shelf or a few months. Edge says at SummerSlam he pulled himself out of the hell they put him in and now it’s time to kill what he created. Edge names all three by their first names, then says he is going to end The Judgment Day. Edge tosses the mic as his music starts back up. He exits the ring and greets some fans at ringside. It was all until Judgment Day would cast a shadow on the arena and ambush the Hall of Famer and take him down on Raw's entrance way!

🔴 Dolph Ziggler vs. Madcap Moss: 7min*

After accepting his challenge, Dolph Ziggler and Madcap Moss throw down in a thrilling match to stand tall on Raw!

Madcap Moss wins!

🔻 BACKSTAGE: Bayley, Kai, & SKY are proud of injuring Becky Lynch for standing in their way.

Bayley, Dakota Kai, & IYO SKY make a statement on Raw of injuring Becky Lynch for standing in their way.

Who will stop Bayley's reign?

⭕ MAIN EVENT: AJ Styles vs. Drew McIntyre - Winner Faces Roman Reigns at Clash at the Castle: 18min*

Two fan favorite face off for the chance to face the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at Clash At The Castle in two weeks from Saturday. The match started with both men testing each other's strength and McIntyre would win that battle and taunting Styles.

AJ Styles, the former WWE Champion, would up the pace of the match and would manage to topple McIntyre to the ground and do some taunting of his own. Styles would try to roll up McIntyre a couple of times for a multiple near falls in the early going and then would go for the side head lock before transition to a calf crusher which would be synched in for a considerate amount of time. McIntyre would manage to get out of the submission maneuver but the damage was already done as McIntyre was already limping. Styles would try for a follow-up attack on McIntyre but Drew would deliver a Glasgow kiss which would earn him a few seconds to regroup. McIntyre now would gain momentum delivering a few clotheslines a neck breaker and eventually the future shock DDT for a near fall. With the crowd behind the two men, Styles would retreat to the outside to try to regroup but McIntyre would take the high risk and fly over the top rope to take out Styles. McIntyre would deliver the Alabama slam before rolling in and out of the ring to stop referee's count, but that would be en route for Styles to attack the injured leg of McIntyre and roll back in the ring before delivering a Phenomenal forearm on the outside. Styles would roll McIntyre to the ring and deliver a Styles clash for an unbelievable near fall which had the fans going wild with the " this is awesome" chants. Styles would set up for another phenomenal forearm but McIntyre had him scouted and would avert danger and manage to deliver another Glasgow kiss and take out Styles. McIntyre would look to end it and would go to the corner and initiate a claymore countdown for the claymore but his leg would give up on him as he was running towards Styles to deliver the claymore. Styles would quickly Take advantage and deliver a Paley Kick followed by a sling blade. Styles would look to try the phenomenal forearm again but McIntyre would be able to fight through the pain and deliver the claymore out of mid air to Styles for the three count and the victory. After the match the two men would shake hands and Styles would raise McIntyre's hand.

Drew McIntyre is now set for a match with Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title at Clash at the Castle.

The new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will be on SmackDown this Friday for the first time since beating Brock Lesnar in the Winner Take All Championship Unification Last Man Standing Match at SummerSlam!