
WWE Raw
August 26, 2019
Smoothie King Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Transcription by Josh Lopez
Sasha Banks & Natalya In-Ring Segment
Everybody wants to know why. Where has Sasha Banks been? For four months, Sasha was gone. Out of sight, minding her own business. Not talking to anyone. People can’t keep her name out of their mouths. Sasha Banks threw a fit, yes she did. Sasha was seen crying in the locker room at WrestleMania, yes she did. Sasha took her ball and went home, yes she did. She was relegated to being in a tag match that she didn’t care about. She couldn’t care less about the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. Meanwhile, Becky Lynch got to wrestle in the main event against Ronda Rousey.
Sasha went on some vacations using her WrestleMania pay check. She came back and she had a plan. It had to be a perfect moment and there she was, Natalya. Her poor innocent one armed friend. She gave Natalya a hug and lied straight to her face. Look who comes to save the day? Becky Lynch, right on cue. You saw what happened to her. Now Sasha Banks is the center of attention, as she properly deserves. You wanna know why? She’s the standard of the women’s division. She’s The BO$$. Now she deserves all this glory. Sasha gets in a pull apart brawl with Natalya to close the segment.
Confused about tonight's #TagTeamTurmoil match? The #StreetProfits @AngeloDawkins & @MontezFordWWE are here to catch you up! #RAW pic.twitter.com/0AyJlzX74P
— WWE (@WWE) August 27, 2019
First Match: Drew McIntyre vs. Ricochet in a First Round Match In The 2019 WWE King Of The Ring Tournament
A KING @DMcIntyreWWE could be closer than we think… π #RAW #KingOfTheRing @KingRicochet pic.twitter.com/9W3xHnTUvU
— WWE (@WWE) August 27, 2019
Ricochet applies a waist lock. McIntyre dumps Ricochet on the canvas. Ricochet ducks a clothesline from McIntyre. Ricochet kicks the left hamstring of McIntyre. Ricochet blasts McIntyre with a knife edge chop. McIntyre launches Ricochet to the corner. Ricochet decks McIntyre with a back elbow smash. Ricochet shows off his agility. McIntyre drops Ricochet with a double hand chop. McIntyre with an OverHead Belly to Belly Suplex. McIntyre continues to chop Ricochet in the chest. McIntyre shoots Ricochet into the ropes. Ricochet with two back elbow smashes. Ricochet launches McIntyre over the top rope. McIntyre avoids The Triangle MoonSault. Ricochet goes for a Tilt-A-Whirl HeadScissors TakeOver, but McIntyre counters with a Running BackBreaker on the ringside barricade. McIntyre follows that with a Pendulum BackBreaker on the ring apron.
McIntyre applies The SurfBoard Stretch. Ricochet falls on top of McIntyre for a two count. Ricochet and McIntyre are trading back and forth shots. McIntyre punches Ricochet in the back. Ricochet responds with The Tiger Wall Flip Kick. Ricochet with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Ricochet kicks McIntyre in the face. Ricochet delivers a Missile Dropkick. Ricochet hits The Fosbury Flop. Ricochet rolls McIntyre back into the ring. McIntyre fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Ricochet kicks the left shoulder of McIntyre. Ricochet goes for The Reverse Hurricanrana, but McIntyre counters with The Reverse Alabama Slam for a two count. McIntyre slaps Ricochet in the face. McIntyre goes for The Military Press Slam, but Ricochet lands back on his feet. Ricochet with a Delayed Northern Lights Suplex. McIntyre responds with an OverHead Toss.
Ricochet kicks McIntyre in the face. Ricochet staggers McIntyre with The Apron Enzuigiri. Ricochet with a SpringBoard Clothesline. Ricochet follows that with a Standing Shooting Star Press for a two count. McIntyre knocks Ricochet off the ring apron. Ricochet lunges over the steel ring steps. Ricochet with a Leaping Head Kick. McIntyre answers with The Glasgow Kiss in mid-air. McIntyre rolls Ricochet back into the ring. McIntyre goes for The ClayMore Kick, but Ricochet counters with The SuperKick for a two count. Ricochet with two shoulder kicks. McIntyre drops Ricochet with an Inside Out Lariat. McIntyre with a SitOut PowerBomb for a two count. Ricochet fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Ricochet bounces McIntyre’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Ricochet connects with The Flying Recoil. Ricochet lands The 630 Senton Splash to pickup the victory.
Winner: Ricochet via Pinfall
π΅ I WANT IT ALL
I WANT IT ALL
AND I WANT IT NOW π΅#RAW #KingOfTheRing @mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/SOqeZxUGem— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 27, 2019
π€ #TheOC is ready to right some wrongs tonight. π€#RAW @KarlAndersonWWE @LukeGallowsWWE pic.twitter.com/VtPDekxShu
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 27, 2019
Seth Rollins & Braun Strowman Backstage Interview
Second Match: The Miz vs. Baron Corbin in a First Round Match In The 2019 WWE King Of The Ring Tournament
.@BaronCorbinWWE knows how much you'll hate it if he wins the #KingOfTheRing Tournament, and that makes him want to win it even more. π #RAW @mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/xIF9BGu01q
— WWE (@WWE) August 27, 2019
Corbin rocks Miz with a forearm smash. Corbin repeatedly stomps on Miz’s chest. Corbin gives himself a standing ovation. Miz kicks Corbin in the gut. Miz is throwing haymakers at Corbin. Miz transitions into a Corner Mount. Miz kicks Corbin in the chest. Miz with a Big Boot. Miz clotheslines Corbin over the top rope. Miz plays to the crowd. Corbin avoids The Wrecking Ball Dropkick. Corbin floors Miz with a heavy right hand. Corbin slams Miz’s head on the ring apron. Corbin repeatedly drives Miz back first into the ringside barricade. Corbin rolls Miz back into the ring. Miz is trying to build momentum. Corbin reverses out of the irish whip from Miz. Corbin hits The Wrap Around Lariat.
Miz ducks a clothesline from Corbin. Miz delivers his Back/NeckBreaker Combination. Miz tees off on Corbin. Rapid Fire IT! Kicks. Miz with Two Corner Meteora’s. Miz lands The Awesome Clothesline. Miz follows that with a Flying Double Axe Handle Strike for a two count. Miz drives his knee into the left hamstring of Corbin. Corbin negates The Figure Four Leg Lock. Corbin drills Miz with The Deep Six for a two count. Corbin argues with the referee. Miz kicks Corbin in the face. Corbin denies The Skull Crushing Finale. Corbin goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Miz lands back on his feet.
Corbin goes for The ChokeSlam BackBreaker, but Miz rolls him over for a two count. Corbin drives his knee into the midsection of Miz. Corbin goes for The End Of Days, but Miz lands back on his feet. Miz hits The Implant DDT for a two count. Another round of IT! Kicks. Miz goes for The RoundHouse Kick, but Corbin rolls him over for a two count. Corbin slithers out of the ring. Miz connects with The Skull Crushing Finale for a two count. Corbin regroups on the outside. Miz runs Corbin into the ringside barricade. Miz dives over Corbin. Corbin plants Miz with The End Of Days to pickup the victory.
Winner: Baron Corbin via Pinfall
Baron Corbin Promo
Third Match: Bayley vs. Nikki Cross
.@NikkiCrossWWE has her friend and tag team partner @AlexaBliss_WWE in mind as she TAKES IT to #SDLive #WomensChampion @itsBayleyWWE! #RAW pic.twitter.com/3obxZJMtoE
— WWE (@WWE) August 27, 2019
Cross shoves Bayley. Bayley answers with a forearm smash. Cross kicks Bayley in the gut. Bayley with a single leg takedown. Bayley applies a side headlock. Bayley drops down on the canvas. Bayley hits The Saito Suplex. Bayley goes for The Wrecking Ball Dropkick, but Cross blocks it. Cross dumps Bayley face first on the ring apron. Cross drives Bayley chest first into the LED Board. Cross rolls Bayley back into the ring. Cross hammers down on the left wrist of Bayley. Cross applies a bodyscissors hold. Cross talks smack to Bayley. Cross rolls Bayley over for a two count. Cross with two knee lifts for a two count. Cross punches Bayley in the back.
Cross gets Bayley tied in tree of woe. Cross repeatedly stomps on the midsection of Bayley. Cross with relenting covers for a two count. Bayley with two haymakers. Cross headbutts the midsection of Bayley. Bayley slides under Cross. Bayley rolls Cross over for a two count. Bayley with a Vertical Suplex. Bayley follows that with a Running Knee Lift. Bayley hits The Middle Rope Stunner for a two count. Cross nails Bayley with a double throat thrust. Bayley responds with a Spinning Side Walk Slam. Bayley lands The Flying Elbow Drop to pickup the victory.
Winner: Bayley via Pinfall
There will be NO ONE to stop @AJStylesOrg from getting those hands tonight… #RAW @BraunStrowman pic.twitter.com/C5BRXcVNtl
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 27, 2019
Fourth Match: The Viking Raiders vs. The B-Team vs. The OC vs. Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler vs. The Lucha House Party vs Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder vs. The Revival vs. Heavy Machinery in a Tag Team Turmoil Match. The Winners Will Battle Seth Rollins & Braun Strowman For The WWE Raw Tag Team Championships At WWE Clash Of Champions
OH COME ON!! #TheOC @KarlAndersonWWE & @LukeGallowsWWE and The #VikingRaiders @Ivar_WWE & @Erik_WWE have been DISQUALIFIED from the #TagTeamTurmoil match! #RAW pic.twitter.com/dTiUHLtvxy
— WWE (@WWE) August 27, 2019
The Viking Raiders vs. The B-Team
Erik and Curtis Axel will start things off. Erik with a double leg takedown. Axel scores the elbow knockdown. Axel repeatedly stomps on Erik’s chest. Axel tags in Dallas. The B-Team are double teaming Erik. Dallas with a corner clothesline. Axel goes for a DDT, but Erik counters with a forearm smash. Erik drives his knee into the midsection of Dallas. Erik drives Dallas back first into the turnbuckles. Erik tags in Ivar. Erik nails Dallas with a knee lift. Erik knocks Axel off the ring apron. The Viking Raiders plants Dallas with The Viking Experience to pickup the victory. The B-Team has been eliminated.
Winner: The Viking Raiders via Pinfall
The Viking Raiders vs. The OC (Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows)
Gallows blasts Erik off the ring apron. Ivar attacks Gallows from behind. The OC are double teaming Ivar. The OC drops Ivar with a double shoulder tackle. Gallows with rapid fire bodyshots. Anderson delivers The Hi-Yah Kick. Gallows levels Ivar with a Body Avalanche. The OC beats down Erik on the outside. Ivar lands The Suicide Dive. A pier six brawl gets both teams disqualified. The Viking Raiders and The OC has been eliminated.
Match Result: Double Disqualification
Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler vs. The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado & Gran Metalik)
The match started during the commercial break. Roode is in the ring with Dorado. Dorado with shots to the midsection of Roode. Dorado decks Roode with a JawBreaker. Dorado slaps Roode in the chest. Roode whips Dorado across the ring. Dorado kicks Roode in the face. Dorado is trying to create separation. Dorado with a Tilt-A-Whirl HeadScissors TakeOver. Roode tags in Ziggler. Ziggler stops Dorado in his tracks. Dorado with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Dorado tags in Metalik.
Metalik dives over Ziggler. Metalik ducks a clothesline from Ziggler. Metalik with a HandSpring Back Elbow Strike. Metalik follows that with a SpringBoard Missile Dropkick for a two count. Dorado with a Flying Hurricanrana to Roode. Ziggler sends Dorado crashing to the outside. Metalik with the sunset flip for a two count. Metalik thrust kicks the midsection of Ziggler. Metalik goes for another HandSpring Back Elbow Strike, but Ziggler counters with The SuperKick to pickup the victory. The Lucha House Party has been eliminated.
Winner: Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler via Pinfall
Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler vs. The Revival
Ziggler and Scott Dawson will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Dawson backs Ziggler into the turnbuckles. Dawson with a side headlock takeover. Ziggler answers with the headscissors escape. Chain grappling exchange. Dawson scrambles to the middle rope to create separation. Dawson decks Ziggler with a back elbow smash. Back to the collar and elbow tie up. Ziggler applies a side headlock. Ziggler tags in Roode. Knife Edge Chop Exchange. Roode reverses out of the irish whip from Dawson. Roode with a Back Body Drop. Roode applies a front face lock. Roode tags in Ziggler. Ziggler applies a side headlock. Wilder tags himself in. Wilder drops Ziggler with a slingshot shoulder tackle. Wilder knocks Roode off the ring apron.
The Revival starts cutting the ring in half. The Revival with a BackBreaker/Flying Leg Drop Combination for a two count. Dawson argues with the referee. Dawson tags in Wilder. The Revival catapults Ziggler into the middle rope for a two count. Wilder applies a waist lock. Ziggler with three sharp elbow strikes. Wilder targets the midsection of Ziggler. Wilder tags in Dawson. Dawson mocks Roode. Dawson delivers his combination offense. Wilder cheap shots Ziggler. Dawson hits The SlingShot Suplex for a two count. Ziggler is trying to fight out of the corner.
Dawson kicks Ziggler in the gut. Dawson goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Ziggler lands back on his feet. Ziggler decks Dawson with a back elbow smash. Ziggler tags in Roode. Wilder side steps The SuperKick. Wilder goes for Tornado DDT off Roode’s chest, but Ziggler counters with an OverHead Toss. Ziggler connects with The Famouser. Ziggler goes for The Leaping DDT, but Wilder blocks it. Dawson drills Ziggler with The SpineBuster. Dawson kicks Roode in the gut. Dawson goes for another Brain Buster, but Roode lands back on his feet. Roode plants Dawson with The Glorious DDT to pickup the victory. The Revival has been eliminated.
Winner: Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler via Pinfall
Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler vs. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder
The match started during the commercial break. Hawkins ducks a clothesline from Ziggler. Hawkins with a Jumping Knee Strike to Roode. Hawkins delivers his Running Bulldog/Clothesline Combination. Hawkins with two dropkicks. Hawkins drops Ziggler with a Swinging NeckBreaker. Hawkins tags in Ryder. Samoan Drop/Flying BlockBuster Combination for a two count. Roode knocks Hawkins off the ring apron. Ryder clotheslines Roode over the top rope. Ziggler SuperKicks Ryder to pickup the victory. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder has been eliminated.
Winner: Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler via Pinfall
Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler vs. Heavy Machinery
Roode and Ziggler calls a timeout. Knight with two haymakers. Knight rolls Ziggler back into the ring. Knight with a Flying Crossbody Block off the second rope for a two count. Knight tags in Dozovic. Dozovic with a Delayed Vertical Suplex for a two count. Heavy Machinery making frequent tags. Knight with a SlingShot Senton. Roode sends Knight tumbling to the floor. Ziggler tags in Roode. Roode drives Knight back first into the ringside barricade. Roode sends Knight crashing into the steel ring steps for a two count.
Roode rams his boot across Knight’s face. Roode with a double knee drop for a two count. Roode tags in Ziggler. Ziggler punches Knight in the ribs. Ziggler drops Knight with a NeckBreaker for a two count. Ziggler applies a sleeper hold. Ziggler pulls Knight down to the mat. Knight catapults Ziggler into the steel ring post. Roode and Dozovic are tagged in. Dozovic with two shoulder tackles. Dozovic levels Ziggler with a Body Avalanche. Dozovic follows that with a Spinning BodySlam.
Dozovic deliver another Body Avalanche. Dozovic dumps Ziggler face first into the canvas. Dozovic with a Double Body Avalanche. Dozovic hits The Caterpillar. Roode rolls Dozovic over for a two count. Dozovic connects with The Pop Up World Strongest Slam for a two count. Dozovic tags in Knight. Ziggler SuperKicks Knight. Heavy Machinery goes for The Compactor, but Roode and Ziggler counters with their Crossbody Block/Zig Zag Combination. Roode plants Knight with The Glorious DDT to pickup the victory.
Winner: Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler via Pinfall
TOMORROW NIGHT: @WWEDanielBryan & @ERICKROWAN demand to get an apology from @WWERomanReigns on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/j8arOWVNVZ
— WWE (@WWE) August 27, 2019
Fifth Match: Sasha Banks vs. Natalya
#TheBoss @SashaBanksWWE is BACK in the squared circle and she's more vicious than ever! #RAW @NatByNature pic.twitter.com/AN5CVyEHrG
— WWE (@WWE) August 27, 2019
Natalya with a double leg takedown. Natalya transitions into a ground and pound attack. Natalya avoids The Baseball Slide Dropkick. Natalya drives Sasha back first into the ringside barricade. Natalya with Two Snap Vertical Suplex’s on the floor. Natalya rolls Sasha back into the ring. Natalya is mauling Sasha in the corner. Sasha decks Natalya with a back elbow smash. Sasha kicks Natalya in the chest. Sasha goes for a Bulldog, but Natalya counters with The German Suplex. Sasha drives Natalya shoulder first into the steel ring post.
Sasha launches Natalya to the time keepers area. Sasha with the cover for a two count. Sasha talks smack to Natalya. Natalya slaps Sasha in the face. Sasha repeatedly stomps on Natalya’s chest. Sasha attacks the injured left shoulder of Natalya. Sasha goes for a Leaping Meteora, but Natalya ducks out of the way. Natalya rolls Sasha over for a two count. Sasha negates The SharpShooter. Sasha connects with The BackStabber. Sasha makes Natalya tap out to The Bank Statement. After the match, Sasha locks in another Bank Statement.
Winner: Sasha Banks via Submission
"When I beat @BraunStrowman tonight, I'm going to give him what he deserves: NOTHING." – #USChampion @AJStylesOrg #RAW pic.twitter.com/KpksvXFZX3
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 27, 2019
When you got it, you got it.
When you're hot, you're hot, and @RealRobertRoode & @HEELZIGGLER are HOT… and GLORIOUS!#RAW pic.twitter.com/dSEeJDCGoz— WWE (@WWE) August 27, 2019
Sixth Match: Cedric Alexander vs. Cesaro
If things keep going this way, 2019 could become The YEAR of ALEXANDER! #AgeOfAlexander #RAW @WWECesaro @CedricAlexander pic.twitter.com/xeYX6kOJkF
— WWE (@WWE) August 27, 2019
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Cesaro backs Alexander into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Quick shoving contest. Cesaro with two uppercuts. Alexander fires back with three knife edge chops. Cesaro drives knee into the midsection of Alexander. Alexander dives over Cesaro. Alexander with a HeadScissors TakeOver. Alexander dropkicks Cesaro to the floor. Alexander goes for The Suicide Dive, but Cesaro counters with a Jumping European Uppercut. Cesaro with a GutWrench Suplex for a one count. Cesaro applies an arm-bar. Alexander kicks Cesaro in the gut. Alexander with a SlingShot FlatLiner. Alexander lands a SomerSault Plancha. Alexander rolls Cesaro back into the ring. Alexander with a SpringBoard Clothesline for a two count.
Cesaro negates The Lumbar Check. Cesaro uppercuts Alexander. Alexander with a Diving Crossbody Block over the top rope. Cesaro takes control of the match during the commercial break. Cesaro drives Alexander knee first into the LED Board. Cesaro dumps Alexander knee first on the ring apron. Alexander decks Cesaro with a back elbow smash. Alexander with a chop/forearm combination. Alexander hits The Neuralyzer. Alexander hits The Michinoku Driver for a two count. Alexander climbs to the top turnbuckle. Cesaro dropkicks the injured left leg of Alexander. Cesaro delivers The SuperPlex for a two count. Cesaro applies a single leg crab. Alexander crawls to the bottom rope to create separation.
Cesaro tells Alexander to get up. Cesaro goes for a Running European Uppercut, but Alexander counters with The Standing Spanish Fly for a two count. Cesaro hammers down on the back of Alexander’s back. Alexander goes for The Lumbar Check, but Cesaro counters with a Crossbody Block for a two count. Cesaro goes back to the single leg crab. Alexander rolls Cesaro over for a two count. Alexander with a Discus Back Elbow Smash. Alexander goes for The Neuralyzer, but Cesaro counters with The Ankle Lock. Alexander dumps Cesaro out of the ring. Alexander plants Cesaro with The Lumbar Check to pickup the victory.
Winner: Cedric Alexander via Pinfall
The Street Profits Backstage Segment
WWE Clash Of The Champions 2019 Match Card
– The Finals Of The 2019 WWE King Of The Ring Tournament
– Bayley (c) vs. Charlotte Flair For The WWE SmackDown Live Women’s Championship
– Seth Rollins & Braun Strowman (c) vs. Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler For The WWE Raw Tag Team Championship
– Seth Rollins (c) vs. Braun Strowman For The WWE Universal Championship
π
Fiend says hi. #RAW pic.twitter.com/HjPXkIwE77
— WWE (@WWE) August 27, 2019
Seventh Match: AJ Styles (c) vs. Braun Strowman For The WWE United States Championship
THE OFFICIAL IS DOWN! There's no telling where this #USTitle match between @AJStylesOrg & @BraunStrowman will go… #RAW pic.twitter.com/vjuOVQAvEk
— WWE (@WWE) August 27, 2019
Strowman launches Styles over the top rope. Strowman with two running shoulder tackles on the floor. Strowman rolls Styles back into the ring. Styles kicks Strowman in the jaw. Styles with a forearm smash. Styles goes for The Phenomenal Forearm, but Strowman counters with The ChokeSlam for a two count. Strowman with a Big Boot. Styles applies a sleeper hold. Strowman drives Styles back first into the turnbuckles. Styles avoids The Helluva Kick. Styles chop blocks Strowman. Styles repeatedly kicks the left hamstring of Strowman. Styles with a diving forearm smash across the back of Strowman. Styles with a MoonSault off the second rope for a two count. Styles with a flying forearm smash across the back of Strowman’s neck. Styles locks in The Calf Crusher. Strowman refuse to quit.
Strowman HeadButts Styles for a two count. Strowman with two shoulder tackles. Strowman goes for The Running PowerSlam, but Styles lands back on his feet. Styles sends Strowman shoulder first into the steel ring post. Styles dropkicks Strowman into the referee. Styles with rapid fire haymakers. Styles rakes the eyes of Strowman. Styles lands the low blow. Styles delivers two chair shots. Strowman PowerSlams Styles. The referee is still laid out. The OC attacks Strowman from behind. Strowman kicks Anderson in the gut. Strowman decks Gallows with a back elbow smash. Strowman delivers multiple chair shots. Styles is channeling his inner Eddie Guerrero which gets Strowman disqualified. After the match, Styles laughs. Strowman destroys The OC to close the show.
Winner: Still WWE United States Champion, AJ Styles via Disqualification
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