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WWE Raw Results (8/9/21): Randy Orton vs. AJ Styles

   August 10, 2021

WWE Raw
August 9, 2021
Amway Center
Orlando, Florida

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Transcription by Josh Lopez

Randy Orton, Matt Riddle, AJ Styles and Omos Segment 

Randy Orton: Well, I guess, ladies and gentlemen, this is where I am supposed to say, Welcome to Monday Night Raw.

Matt Riddle: Bro, I miss you so much, bro, you know. And I’m just glad you’re back. Because it reminds me, 25 years ago, my step dad left to get some milk, but he got lost and he never came back. But, bro, Randy, you’re back. And you know what that means? It means we can team. It means we can be, RKBRO.

Randy Orton: What in the hell makes you think that I would want to team with you again? Listen, kid, we had a few matches, you made a few shirts, we both got a buzz on social media, but let’s be real, man, I work better by myself. And I’ve been watching from home, you have done just fine by yourself without my help or your step dads.

Matt Riddle: Does that mean you don’t want to be on a team with me anymore?

Randy Orton: Let’s get one thing straight, you and I, we were, past tense, were a good team.

AJ Styles: Riddle, it’s Randy Orton, he’s got a couple of nicknames. Maybe you’ve heard of them. Viper. Apex Predator. Legend Killer. Literally everyone he’s ever met, he’s used and abused, and you think that he’s going to be your friend? It’s just silly. It just doesn’t make any sense. It’s Randy Orton. You know, when Omos broke your scooter, I thought that would hurt you, and then last week, when he threw you around like a ragdoll, I thought that was going to hurt you, but never in a million years what I thought it would be a broken heart that hurts you the most by Randy Orton. Hey, well done, Randy.

Randy Orton: Hey, AJ, you know what, will you please shut your freaking mouth? I’ve been at home for the last 7 weeks, watching you run your mouth, week in and week out, walking around the locker room like you’re the man. Brother, your ego is so big. The only thing bigger than your ego, is that jackass, right there.

AJ Styles: Hold on a second, that’s cap. That’s cap, right there, that means it was a lie. He’s not a jackass, okay? Since you’re solo and don’t have a tag team partner, why don’t you fight me tonight? And we will see who runs Raw.

Randy Orton: Oh, AJ, that’s easy, you see, because I accept. Tonight, I’m going to beat you. And you know what? I’m going to give you a little spoiler as to exactly how I’m going to beat you. I am gonna beat you tonight with three most destructive letters in sports entertainment. That’s right, are you ready? R-K-O.

Omos denies The RKO. Omos tells Orton to bring it. Riddle goes for The RKO, but Omos blocks it. Omos Chokeslams Riddle to the close the segment.

First Match: Drew McIntyre vs. Baron Corbin 

McIntyre ducks a clothesline from Corbin. McIntyre kicks Corbin in the gut. McIntyre slams Corbin’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. McIntyre with a chop/haymaker combination. McIntyre whips Corbin across the ring. McIntyre scores the elbow knockdown. McIntyre stomps on Corbin’s chest. McIntyre with a forearm smash. McIntyre whips Corbin into the turnbuckles. McIntyre with a Deadlift Vertical Suplex for a two count. McIntyre shoves Corbin into the ropes. McIntyre clotheslines Corbin over the top rope. McIntyre with a blistering chop. Corbin answers with a big haymaker. Corbin drives McIntyre back first into the ring apron. Corbin rolls McIntyre back into the ring. Corbin with two knee lifts. Corbin launches McIntyre over the top rope. McIntyre with an Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex into the ringside barricade.

Corbin regains control of the match during the commercial break. Corbin with two haymakers. Corbin with The SuperPlex for a two count. Corbin tees off on McIntyre. Corbin whips McIntyre into the turnbuckles. Corbin goes for The Wrap Around Lariat, but McIntyre counters with The HeadButt. McIntyre with rapid fire haymakers. McIntyre with two clotheslines. McIntyre whips Corbin across the ring. McIntyre with Two Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex’s. McIntyre ducks a clothesline from Corbin. McIntyre drops Corbin with a Leaping NeckBreaker. McIntyre pops back on his feet. Corbin begs for mercy. McIntyre grabs the microphone and says that he’s starting to feel bad for Corbin. If things are that bad, how much money does Corbin need to get by a few days, to get a meal, a bad, and a shower? Corbin says $100,000. That’s perfectly reasonable for McIntyre. How about $200,000 or $300,000? McIntyre connects with The Claymore to pickup the victory. After the match, Jinder Mahal appears on the stage with Shanky and Veer. McIntyre grabs his sword for protection.

Winner: Dew McIntyre via Pinfall 

Second Match: Killer Kross vs. Jeff Hardy 

Hardy ducks a clothesline from Kross. Hardy kicks Kross in the gut. Hardy is throwing haymakers at Kross. Kross drops Hardy with The Big Boot. Kross stomps on Hardy’s back. Kross slams Hardy’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Kross talks smack to Hardy. Kross decks Hardy with a back elbow smash. Kross with two short-arm clotheslines. Kross with The Exploder Suplex. Hardy attacks the midsection of Kross. Hardy applies a wrist lock. Kross dumps Hardy out of the ring. Hardy reverses out of the irish whip from Kross. Hardy delivers The Poetry In Motion off the steel ring steps. Hardy is fired up. Hardy rolls Kross back into the ring. Hardy drops Kross with a Side Russian Leg Sweep. Kross knocks Hardy off the top turnbuckle. Kross has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Forearm Exchange.

Hardy kicks Kross in the gut. Kross denies The Twist Of Fate. Hardy with The DDT. Kross kicks Hardy in the gut. Short-Arm Reversal by Hardy. Hardy with a straight right hand. Hardy with an Inverted Atomic Drop. Double Leg Takedown/Split Legged Leg Drop/Splash Combination for a two count. Hardy follows that with a double sledge. Hardy with clubbing shoulder blocks. Kross reverses out of the irish whip from Hardy. Hardy kicks Kross in the face. Hardy with The Flying Splash for a two count. Kross rocks Hardy with a forearm smash. Hardy responds with a JawBreaker. Hardy rolls Kross over with a handful of tights for a two count. Hardy kicks Kross in the gut. Kross negates The Twist Of Fate. Hardy decks Kross with a back elbow smash. Kross pulls Hardy off the middle turnbuckle. Kross connects with The Doomsday Saito Suplex. Kross makes Hardy tap out to The Kross Jacket Choke. After the match, Kross delivers another Doomsday Saito Suplex. Kross goes back to The Kross Jacket Choke.

Winner: Killer Kross via Submission 

Third Match: Alexa Bliss w/Lily vs. Piper Niven w/Eva Marie

The referee is trying to get Marie out of the ring. Bliss with a forearm/hamstring kick combination. Niven shoves Bliss. Bliss starts crawling around the ring. Niven goes for a Bodyslam, but Bliss counters with The Sleeper Hold. Niven sends Bliss back first into the canvas. Niven goes for The Senton Splash, but Bliss ducks out of the way. Bliss kicks Niven in the back. Bliss with The Mid-Kick for a one count.

Niven reverses out of the irish whip from Bliss. Bliss with The Springboard Crossbody Block for a one count. Bliss is playing mind games with Marie. Niven attacks Bliss from behind. Niven throws Bliss into the ringside barricade. Niven rolls Bliss back into the ring. Niven kicks Bliss in the back. Niven slams Bliss head on the top turnbuckle pad. Niven whips Bliss into the turnbuckles. Niven levels Bliss with The Body Avalanche. Niven talks smack to Bliss. Niven gets distracted by Lily. Bliss rolls Niven over to pickup the victory.

Winner: Alexa Bliss via Pinfall 

Fourth Match: Sheamus vs. Ricochet In A Championship Contenders Match 

Ricochet with a waist lock go-behind. Sheamus with a wrist lock takedown. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Sheamus backs Ricochet into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Ricochet shoves Sheamus. Ricochet with clubbing blows to Sheamus back. Sheamus decks Ricochet with a back elbow smash. Sheamus punches Ricochet in the back. Sheamus with a side headlock takeover. Ricochet with heavy bodyshots. Ricochet whips Sheamus across the ring. Sheamus drops Ricochet with a shoulder tackle. Ricochet drops down on the canvas. Ricochet leapfrogs over Sheamus. Ricochet ducks a clothesline from Sheamus. Ricochet with a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors Takeover. Ricochet dropkicks Sheamus to the floor. Sheamus regroups on the outside.

Sheamus kicks Ricochet in the gut. Sheamus drives his knee into he midsection of Ricochet. Sheamus applies an arm-bar. Sheamus brings Ricochet down to the mat. Ricochet with heavy bodyshots. Ricochet is throwing haymakers at Sheamus. Ricochet unloads two knife edge chops. Sheamus answers with a knee lift. Sheamus bodyslams Ricochet. Sheamus delivers a gut punch. Sheamus whips Ricochet across the ring. Ricochet with a leaping knee smash. Sheamus goes for The Rolling Senton, but Ricochet lands back on his feet. Ricochet avoids The Brogue Kick. Ricochet with a dropkick through the ropes. Ricochet with a SpringBoard Crossbody Block onto the announce table. Sheamus has complete control of the match during the commercial break.

Ricochet is displaying his fighting spirit. Ricochet with a chop/haymaker combination. Sheamus hits The Irish Curse BackBreaker. Sheamus poses for the crowd. Sheamus stands on Ricochet’s face. Sheamus applies the chin bar. Ricochet with a series of back elbow smashes. Sheamus slaps Ricochet in the back. Ricochet dumps Sheamus out of the ring. Haymaker Exchange. Sheamus ascends to the top turnbuckle. Ricochet with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Ricochet with a straight right hand. Sheamus shoves Ricochet off the top turnbuckle. Ricochet with a Leaping FrankenSteiner. Ricochet with a SpringBoard Clothesline. Ricochet follows that with The SpringBoard MoonSault for a two count. Sheamus fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Sheamus sends Ricochet to the corner. Ricochet dropkicks Sheamus into the middle turnbuckle pad. Sheamus HeadButts Ricochet in mid-air. Sheamus connects with The Brogue Kick to pickup the victory.

Winner: Sheamus via Pinfall 

Fifth Match: Damian Priest vs. John Morrison w/The Miz 

Priest with an arm-bar takedown. Morrison drives his knee into the midsection of Priest. Morrison decks Priest with a back elbow smash. Priest launches Morrison to the corner. Priest delivers his combination offense in the corner. Priest uppercuts Morrison. Priest tugs on Morrison’s hair. Morrison drops Priest with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Morrison with a Sliding Knee Strike for a one count. Morrison transitions into a ground and pound attack. Morrison is keeping Priest grounded. Morrison applies The Head & Arm Clutch. Priest uses his legs to create separation. Priest nails Morrison with The Bell Clap. Priest unloads a flurry of kicks. Priest with The Rolling Elbow. Priest clotheslines Morrison.

Morrison with a wrist lock escape. Morrison kicks Priest in the gut. Morrison punches Priest in the back. Priest with Muay Thai Knee Strikes. Forearm Exchange. Leg Kick Exchange. Morrison cartwheels around the leg sweep of Priest. Priest dodges The Shining Wizard. Double Enzuigiri. Morrison dumps Priest out of the ring. Morrison kicks Priest in the face. Morrison lands The Tornillo. Morrison rolls Priest back into the ring. Morrison dodges The Spinning RoundHouse Kick. Morrison with The Scorpion Kick. Priest responds with a Spinning Heel Kick in mid-air. Miz sprays Priest with the drip stick. Priest connects with The Reckoning to pickup the victory. After the match, Priest sprays Morrison with the drip sticks. Priest walks towards Miz. Miz slaps Priest in the face. Miz miraculously stands up and runs to the backstage area.

Winner: Damian Priest via Pinfall 

Sixth Match: Mustafa Ali w/Mansoor vs. T-Bar w/Mace 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. T-Bar launches Ali to the corner. T-Bar with a running elbow smash. T-Bar whips Ali into the turnbuckles. T-Bar with a Back Body Drop for a two count. Ali with heavy bodyshots. T-Bar drives his knee into the midsection of Ali. T-Bar whips Ali across the ring. Ali ducks a clothesline from T-Bar. Ali dropkicks T-Bar to the floor. Ali kicks T-Bar in the chest. T-Bar catches Ali in mid-air. T-Bar chucks Ali into the ringside barricade. T-Bar delivers The Cyclone Boot for a two count. T-Bar with the irish whip. Ali kicks T-Bar in the face. Ali goes for The Tornado DDT, but T-Bar counters with The Chokeslam BackBreaker for a two count.

Mace drops Mansoor with a Running Leg Lariat. T-Bar goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Ali lands back on his feet. Ali rolls T-Bar over for a two count. Ali hits The Tornado DDT. Ali prepares for The 450 Splash. T-Bar kicks out the legs of Ali. T-Bar connects with Feast Your Eyes to pickup the victory. After the match, T-Bar and Mace goes for High Justice, but Mansoor counters with a SpringBoard Dropkick. Mansoor with a flying forearm smash. Mansoor blasts Mace with a knife edge chop. Mansoor kicks Mace in the gut. Mansoor with a straight right hand. Mansoor ducks a clothesline from Mace. Mansoor with a running forearm smash. Mansoor sends Mace to the ring apron. Mansoor with a SpringBoard Dropkick.

Winner: T-Bar via Pinfall 

Bobby Lashley & MVP Segment 

Seventh Match: Nikki Cross vs. Rhea Ripley 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Ripley sends Cross face first into the canvas. Cross avoids The PK. Cross rolls Ripley over for a one count. Cross applies a side headlock. Cross with a side headlock takeover. Ripley with a Face Plant. Ripley kicks Cross in the ribs. Ripley delivers a gut punch. Ripley whips Cross into the turnbuckles. Ripley with a Hair Biel Throw. Ripley buries her shoulder into the midsection of Cross. Cross with forearm shivers. Ripley punches Cross in the back. Ripley whips Cross back first into the turnbuckles. Ripley continues to punch Cross in the back. Ripley throws Cross out of the ring. Cross shoves Ripley. Ripley dumps Cross ribs first on the ring apron. Ripley has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Ripley with a waist lock. Ripley repeatedly drives her knee into Cross back. Ripley targets the injured ribs of Cross. Ripley tees off on Cross.

Cross kicks Ripley in the face. Cross decks Ripley with a back elbow smash. Cross with forearm shivers. Ripley goes for a Back Body Drop, but Cross counters with The DDT. Cross continues to dish out forearms. Ripley reverses out of the irish whip from Cross. Cross with a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors Takeover. Cross with a running shoulder block. Cross rolls Ripley over for a two count. Ripley kicks Cross in the gut. Ripley goes for The Rip Tide, but Cross counters with The Crossbody Block for a two count. Ripley kicks Cross in the face. Ripley with rapid fire bodyshots in the corner. Ripley puts Cross on the top turnbuckle. Cross denies The SuperPlex. Cross sends Ripley crashing into the canvas. Cross prepares for The Flying Crossbody Block. Charlotte Flair shoves Cross off the top turnbuckle which causes the disqualification. After the match, Charlotte drops Ripley with The Big Boot. Charlotte connects with The Exploder Suplex. Charlotte plants Ripley with The Natural Selection. Charlotte stands tall with the Raw Women’s Championship.

Winner: Nikki Cross via Disqualification

Updated WWE SummerSlam 2021 Match Card 

1.) Roman Reigns (c) w/Paul Heyman vs. John Cena For The WWE Universal Championship

2.) Nikki Cross (c) vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley In A Triple Threat Match For The WWE Raw Women’s Championship

3.) Bobby Lashley (c) w/MVP vs. Goldberg For The WWE Championship

4.) The Usos (c) vs. The Mysterio Family For The WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship

5.) Bianca BelAir (c) vs. Sasha Banks For The WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship

6.) Edge vs. Seth Rollins

7.) Sheamus (c) vs. Damian Priest For The WWE United States Championship

Eight Match: Randy Orton vs. AJ Styles w/Omos 

Orton is throwing haymakers at Styles. Orton kicks Styles in the gut. Orton slams Styles head on the top turnbuckle pad. Orton with two uppercuts. Orton with a straight right hand. Styles kicks Orton in the gut. Styles unloads two knife edge chops. Orton reverses out of the irish whip from Styles. Styles slides under Orton. Orton uppercuts Styles. Orton dumps Styles ribs first on the top rope. Orton delivers The Garvin Stomp. Orton kicks Styles out of the ring. Orton slams Styles head on the announce table. Orton gets distracted by Omos. Orton sends Styles ribs first into the ring apron. Orton stares at Omos.

Styles with a Baseball Slide Dropkick. Styles drops Orton with The Slingshot Forearm. Styles has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Styles and Orton are trading back and forth shots. Styles nails Orton with a throat thrust. Styles dropkicks Orton. Styles with a running basement forearm for a two count. Styles applies a rear chin lock. Orton tugs on Styles hair. Orton HeadButts Styles. Haymaker Exchange. Styles kicks Orton in the gut. Orton with two clotheslines. Orton ducks a clothesline from Styles. Orton Powerslams Styles for a two count. Short-Arm Reversal by Orton. Orton with a BackBreaker for a two count.

Orton puts Styles on the top turnbuckle. Orton with a straight right hand. Orton taunts Omos. Styles with the back door escape. Styles dumps Orton face first on the top turnbuckle pad. Styles applies The Calf Crusher. Orton launches Styles over the top rope. Styles with a leaping forearm smash. Orton avoids The Phenomenal Forearm. Orton clotheslines Styles. Orton hits The Draping DDT. Orton prepares for The RKO. Omos pulls Styles out of harms way. Orton talks smack to Omos. Styles with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Matt Riddle drives Omos face first into the steel ring post. Riddle applies The Sleeper Hold. Omos drives Riddle back first into the ring post. Styles goes for The Phenomenal Forearm, but Orton counters with The RKO to pickup the victory. After the match, Orton hugs it out with Riddle. Orton drops Riddle with The RKO to close the show.

Winner: Randy Orton via Pinfall

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Author: Josh Lopez