Raw opens with a look back at last night’s happenings between Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman.
“To all the doubters out there… one day I will be the #UniversalChampion!” @BigCassWWE declares his future plans on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/8zbLAGPaoC
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 11, 2017
We got to the arena and Big Cass makes his entrance to a loud chorus of boos. Cass bathes in the boos beforesaying “How You Doin?”. He says he’s doing spectacular because he couldn’t feel any better after beating Enzo last night. He asks for some still shots on the screen and annotates over them, saying that he took out five years of frustration last night and threw Enzo out of the ring like a bag of trash.
Cass says the best part happened off-screen last night, when Enzo was being carried to the back by referees. Cass says that last night was a warning shot to the entire roster. Cass then tells the fans to not bother jumping on the bandwagon because it’s already left and he will go on to win the Universal Championship and shove it down their throats. He says he will go on to be the face of WWE, represent the company everyday, appear on The Tonight Show, why? Because nobody is on his level, nobody can look him in the eyes, nobody is bigger than Big Cass…
Be careful what you say, @BigCassWWE… you never know what other athletes could be looking for a fight! #RAW @WWETheBigShow pic.twitter.com/QoQCcVudaX
— WWE (@WWE) July 11, 2017
The Big Show enters the ring and headbutt’s Big Cass. Rather than fall, Cass grapples with Show and forces him into the corner. Show then fights back with shots to the ribs and takes Cass down with something resembling an anaconda choke. Show kicks Cass in the corner before Cass rolls out and retreats. The fans were into the segment and a win over Show would be perfect for Cass.
We take another look at the wrecked ambulance from last night and we’ll hear from Roman later. Also, Brock Lesnar will be on tonight’s show! Up next, Finn Balor is in action!
*Commercial Break*
Elias Samson is in the ring with his guitar. Samson greets the crowd and asks who wants to walk with Elias. Not many people, apparently. Samson needs Houston to keep their cell phones down and hold their applause until after he is finished. This song is for Finn Bálor. Bálor isn’t a savior — he’s just a man. Tonight, he’ll knock him off his pedestal. No one is the same after him. Houston, we have a problem. Bálor’s music interrupts the song.
Finn Balor Vs. Elias Samson
They lock up, and Samson quickly scoop slams him down. Samson talks a little trash about Bálor trying to upstage him. Bálor rolls out of a slam and applies a side headlock. Samson tries to whip him off, but Bálor keeps it hooked on. Samson finally whips him off and elbows him in the face.
Bálor reverses a whip and rolls through a sunset flip to dropkick him. Samson sends him to the corner, but Bálor hits a slingshot kick. Bálor goes to the top rope, but Samson rolls out of the ring to recover.
*Commercial Break*
Can @IAmSamsonWWE gain an edge over @FinnBalor as they go head-to-head right now, LIVE on #RAW?! pic.twitter.com/Uo8xiwpmcI
— WWE (@WWE) July 11, 2017
As we return from commercial break, Samson hits a chop in the corner and a knee drop from the top rope. He then decides to go to work and puts Balor in a Nelson. Finn responds with a flurry of strikes. Samson leaves the ring, but there will be no rest for the Drifter as he is struck by a dropkick. Samson, however, manages to block a kick and then takes control again. He then puts Balor in a Fujiwara armbar. However, the Demon King breaks free and hits a double stomp.
Elias Samson fights back and works Balor with more holds. He attempts a schoolboy with the trunks, but it’s only good for two. Samson attempts to put Balor to the grind again, but The Demon King escapes and hits a sling blade, a running dropkick to the corner and a Coup de Grace to claim the win!
Winner: Finn Balor
After the match, Finn walks up the ramp where he is greeted by Matt and Jeff Hardy. The former Tag Champions shake his hand before heading to the ring.
*Commercial Break*
We return to see some photos from last nights Iron Man match. Jeff says hello to the fans before saying they were 1 second short of drawing last night. He says they failed to win the titles more than once and now the guys in the back might be thinking that they’re done. He says the nostalgia pop is gone, so maybe it’s time they become OBSOLETE. Matt takes the mic and says he’s here to make a PROCLAMATION, and that is that they are not finished. They are far from done.
Anderson and Gallows interrupt the Hardy’s, and says that nobody but them has called the Hardy’s washed-up. They tell Matt and Jeff to get out of the ring because they’re the magic killers. Matt says that it’s true, they’re a little beaten and somewhat BROKEN, but they’re more than happy to fight. Anderson and Gallows make their way to the ring.
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! @LukeGallowsWWE and @KarlAndersonWWE vs. @MATTHARDYBRAND and @JEFFHARDYBRAND RIGHT NOW on #RAW, LIVE on @USA_Network! pic.twitter.com/6EFe64lLr5
— WWE (@WWE) July 11, 2017
The Hardy Boyz Vs. Anderson & Gallows
Matt starts the match with Karl Anderson. Matt applies a stiff headlock and tags Jeff. Matt and Jeff hit a double team move on Anderson, who tags Gallows. Luke is immediately caught by Matt and Jeff, threw into the corner and hit with Poetry in Motion. Gallows rolls from the ring.
*Commercial Break*
Back from the break and Gallows and Anderson have turned things around. Gallows works over Jeff. Anderson tags in and they hit a Boot of Doom for a 2 count as Matt breaks the pin. Jeff with a jawbreaker to Anderson. Matt gets the hot tag and unloads on Anderson as the “delete!” chants continue.
Matt slams Anderson’s face into the turnbuckles over and over for a pop. Matt with a clothesline in the corner. Anderson blocks the running bulldog. Matt nails the Side Effect and decks Gallows on the apron. Matt goes tot he second rope and drops an elbow on Anderson. Matt waits for the Twist of Fate but it’s blocked. Anderson counters and Gallows kicks Matt in the back of the head while the referee isn’t looking. Anderson follows up with a knee. They hit a Magic Killer and Gallows covers for the pin as Jeff jumps to break it up but is too late.
Winners: Gallows & Anderson
After the match, Gallows and Anderson stand tall on the ramp as The Revival’s music hits and out they come. Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder rush the ring and attack The Hardys. They take out Matt and hit a Shatter Machine on Jeff. The Revival stands tall as their music hits.
#TheRevival @ScottDawsonWWE & @DashWilderWWE returned in DEVASTATING fashion by taking aim at @JEFFHARDYBRAND & @MATTHARDYBRAND! #RAW pic.twitter.com/X2brJaxEHc
— WWE (@WWE) July 11, 2017