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Raw: August 31st, 2024

A Night of Returns! Odd Teams and Epic Action!

#Raw Fantasy Booking Wrestling: Universe Mode

WWE GREAT BALLS OF FIRE IS THREE WEEKS AWAY!

🔴 Edge dares Rhea Ripley to face him and Beth Phoenix: 11min*

SurvivorSeries descended into chaos when Finn Balor battled Edge, in that match, Rhea Ripley played a pivotal role in keeping Balor in control, but that was until Beth Phoenix returned to FBW to stand at the side of her husband, Edge.

While Finn Balor may have came up on top, Edge remains adamant on overcoming The Judgment Day so when he confronted them tonight, Edge challenged Rhea Ripley to step at Balor's side and face him and Beth Phoenix live from Canada next Monday!

The Judgment Day accept and Edge escapes a four on one attack!

**Coming up: Tyson Fury, Bray Wyatt, and Seth "Freakin" Rollins return to Raw! + The O.C.'s open challenge! + Raw World Cup Semifinals and more!

🔴 Ricochet vs. The Miz: 8min*

Logan Paul will take on the sadistic and fierce Ricochet in three weeks at Great Balls of Fire, but before that event, The One and Only Ricochet faces the host of Miz TV, the show where all the drama began between Logan and Ricochet, The Miz.

Ricochet proves why Logan Paul is not ready for this version of Ricochet when he defeated The Miz.

**Still to come: SmackDown Women's Champion Ronda Rousey is here!

🔴 Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler debate dominance with Damage CTRL: 7min*

As a result of the WWE Draft, SmackDown Women's Champion Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler have found themselves on the red team!

Tonight, on their massive return to Raw, the Baddest Women on the Planet argued they're the most dominant team on both Raw and SmackDown by a margin. A statement that immediately brought out the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions IYO SKY and Dakota Kai of Damage CTRL.

After a back-and-forth, the two teams set up a huge match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles at Great Balls of Fire! Is Ronda Rousey bringing all the gold to Raw? Or will Damage CTRL continue their FBW Takeover?

🔻 BACKSTAGE: Omos ambushes Sam Rigleer during the World Cup interview.

Last week, Sam Rigleer took down the Nigerian Giant Omos in the semifinals to advance, however, tonight, Omos proved to be a sore loser when he wrecked The Paramount Star Sam Rigleer backstage during his Raw World Cup interview.

🔴 🌐 Damian Priest vs. Madcap Moss w/ Aliyah - Raw World Cup Semifinals: 9min*

Damian Priest wins and advances!

It'll be Damian Priest (Puerto Rico) vs. Sam Rigleer (Morocco) in the finals next Monday!

🔻 BACKSTAGE: Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jane in a war of words during sit-down interview.

After the implosion of Toxic Attraction at the hands of Jacy Jane, the 24/7 Champion has been making headlines on Mondays until Gigi Dolin returned this past week.

In a sit-down interview with Corey Graves, Gigi Dolin poured her heart out and vowed to make Jacy Jane pay for every teardrop.

🔴 Seth "Freakin" Rollins has lost his cool with Mustafa Ali: 9min*

For months, Seth Rollins has been indoctrinating Mustafa Ali to follow his vision and serve the greater good under the leadership of Rollins.

However, Rollins got rid of Ali several months ago and since then, Mustafa Ali has been plotting to dismantle The Visionary, a plan that was stopped by Rollins when the latter crushed Ali's face into concrete putting him out of action for weeks!

Two weeks ago at WarGames, Mustafa Ali returned to assist Austin Theory in defeating Rollins and win back his Intercontinental Title.

Last Monday, Mustafa Ali addressed the WWE Universe as a free and cured person that sees the world with great positivity, a statement that Rollins hopes is true since he has had enough with Mustafa Ali interfering in his business.

However, the only way to make sure Ali doesn't come back to Rollins, is when he beats him at Great Balls of Fire. A match that Ali accepted without any hesitation.

🔴 Braun Strowman & Matt Riddle vs. Cedric Alexander & Shelton Benjamin: 7min*

The NXT Champion Shelton Benjamin enters tag team action against the odd yet perfectly functioning alliance between Strowman and Riddle!

Strowman and Riddle win.

🔻 BACKSTAGE: Rousey & Baszler surprise SKY & Kai with an attack.

To further prove their superiority, Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler made sure to get the last laugh and send a message to Bayley by ambushing IYO SKY & Dakota Kai.

🔴 The O.C. w/ AJ Styles & Michin vs. ma.çé & mån.sôör w/ Maxxine Dupri: 6min*

Maximum Male Models accept the open challenge!

The O.C.'s Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows win.

🔴 Baron Corbin stops Bray Wyatt on his way to the ring: 8min*

A month ago on Raw, Baron Corbin put himself in unnecessary circumstance with Bray Wyatt when he bumped into him.

Three weeks ago, Baron Corbin, alongside JBL, were in the middle of the ring demanding that Bray Wyatt comes out so that they could settle their differences man to man after the latter headbutted him. However, it was Uncle Howdy who made a surprise appearance to warn Baron Corbin about facing forces he does not understand.

Backstage on Raw two weeks ago, Corbin revealed the warning by Wyatt does not scare him but then the lights were cut off and a sinister mask appeared deep in the darkness. While enjoying a poker game backstage on Raw this past Monday, Baron Corbin and JBL were terrified to find a joker card with The Fiend's mask on the cover!

Tonight, Bray Wyatt's return entrance ended abruptly due to an attack by Baron Corbin who doesn't believe in any part of Bray Wyatt's world!

🔴 Austin Theory vs. JD McDonagh: 9min*

The Intercontinental Champion Austin Theory faces the "new guy" JD McDonagh.

Austin Theory wins.

🔻 BACKSTAGE: Austin Theory can get your heroes left and right.

"Intercontinental" Austin Theory just can't be stopped.

🔴 Rey Mysterio's house is open for Dominik Mysterio: 8min*

While Dominik Mysterio seems to be over with The Mysterio family, his father, Rey, will never cease hope that Dominik will return to his senses and come back to his family.

In his face, Rey Mysterio reassures Dominik that his family's door is always open.

However, in Rey's face, Dominik made a pathetic decision by spitting in the face of his father!

🔻 BACKSTAGE: Ricochet invites Logan Paul to Raw next week.

As he seems more prepared than ever, Ricochet wants to have a face-to-face confrontation with Logan Paul next Monday.

🔴 Solo Sikoa w/ Heyman & Zayn vs. Dexter Lumis w/ Owens: 7min*

Solo Sikoa defeats Dexter Lumis but Owens hits Zayn with a stunner again, the same thing happened during Roman Reigns' 600 Day Celebration last Friday on SmackDown.

⭕ MAIN EVENT: Bobby Lashley's warm welcome for Tyson Fury is a vicious spear: 11min*

Bobby Lashley found himself knocked out by boxer Tyson Fury two weeks ago on Monday during a match with Adam Pearce.

It was then clear that WWE Official Adam Pearce was behind the sudden return of Fury.

Last week, Bobby Lashley called out Tyson Fury with the news of their clash set for the upcoming Great Balls of Fire event but knowing that Fury wasn't there, Lashley demanded Pearce to come meet him inside the ring, however, when the latter decided to stay in the entranceway, Lashley chased him all over the arena.

Tonight, it is the historic come back of Tyson Fury to WWE! After showing his true colors and mocking Bobby Lashley's career, Tyson Fury dared Bobby Lashley to come welcome him to WWE.

A wish that was granted by The Almighty when he wrecked the Boxer with a vicious spear leaving him on the floor!