
WWE Raw
June 20, 2022
Pinnacle Bank Arena
Lincoln, Nebraska
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Commentators: (Jimmy Smith, Corey Graves and Byron Saxton)
BREAKING: As announced by #WWERaw Women's Champion @BiancaBelairWWE, @RheaRipley_WWE will NOT be medically cleared to compete at #MITB. pic.twitter.com/SRiOGD81ik
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2022
Transcription by Josh Lopez
First Match: Becky Lynch vs. Asuka vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Liv Morgan vs. Carmella In A Fatal Five Way Match. The Winner Will Battle Bianca BelAir For The Raw Women’s Championship At Money In The Bank
Who is going to punch their ticket to #MITB and face @BiancaBelairWWE for the #WWERaw Women's Championship? pic.twitter.com/niL0X28LCk
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2022
Bianca BelAir is watching this match from the ringside area. Becky tackles Asuka. Becky transitions into a ground and pound attack. Carmella rocks Morgan with a forearm smash. Bliss slaps Carmella in the face. Bliss with a straight right hand. Morgan dropkicks Carmella. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Morgan with a single leg takedown. Bliss sends Morgan across the ring. Morgan with The Sunset Flip for a two count. Rollup Exchange. Morgan whips Bliss across the ring. Morgan goes for a Hip Toss, but Bliss counters with a cradle cover for a one count. Second Rollup Exchange. Misfired Clotheslines. Double Haymaker. Carmella goes for repeated pin covers, but Bliss and Morgan continue to kick out. Carmella avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Asuka blocks The SuperKick. Carmella dodges The Spinning Back Fist. Asuka applies a waist lock. Asuka drops Carmella with The Spinning Back Fist. Becky pulls Asuka out of the ring. Becky kicks Asuka in the face. Bliss with a Standing BlockBuster for a two count. Becky with a knee lift. Becky follows that with a Roundhouse Kick. Becky pulls Bliss down to the mat. Becky goes for The Flying Leg Drop, but Bliss ducks out of the way.
Becky denies The Sister’s Abigail. Bliss ducks a clothesline from Becky. Bliss punches Becky. Bliss kicks Becky in the chest. Bliss with a Headscissors Takeover. Carmella rolls Bliss over for a two count. Carmella drives her knee into the midsection of Bliss. Carmella talks smack to Bliss. Carmella sends Bliss face first into the canvas. Carmella poses for the crowd. Bliss with heavy bodyshots. Bliss goes for a Bodyslam, but Carmella counters with a Hair Pull Slam for a two count. Carmella ducks a clothesline from Morgan. Morgan with The Wing Snapper into the middle turnbuckle pad. Carmella sends Morgan crashing into Becky and Asuka on the outside. Becky regains control of the match during the commercial break. Bliss side steps Becky into the turnbuckles. Bliss with forearm shivers. Becky with The Exploder Suplex. Morgan ducks a clothesline from Becky. Morgan kicks Becky in the gut. Morgan with a Pump Kick. Morgan with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Morgan follows that with a Rising Knee Strike. Morgan delivers The Missile Dropkick. Morgan drops Becky with The SlingBlade for a two count. Becky drives Morgan face first into the middle turnbuckle pad for a two count. Becky ascends to the top turnbuckle. Carmella with two forearm smashes. Carmella with a FrankenSteiner into Morgan for a two count.
Carmella ducks a clothesline from Asuka. Carmella thrust kicks the midsection of Asuka. Carmella SuperKicks Asuka for a two count. Asuka pie faces Carmella. Asuka applies The Asuka Lock. Bliss with a Running Double Knee Drop. Becky dumps Bliss out of the ring. Becky goes for The Dis-Arm-Her, but Asuka counters with another Asuka Lock. Morgan with The Missile Dropkick to Asuka. Becky tosses Morgan out of the ring. Asuka with an inside cradle for a two count. Becky connects with The Uranage Slam for a two count. Bliss responds with The Twisted Bliss for a two count. Bliss dodges The Spinning Back Fist. Asuka with a Roundhouse Kick. Becky throws Asuka out of the ring. Morgan with The SpringBoard CodeBreaker. Becky denies The Oblivion. Becky with The Uranage Slam for a two count. Asuka pulls Becky out of the ring. Asuka nails Becky with The Roundhouse Kick. Bliss with a Wrecking Ball Dropkick. Bliss goes for The Twisted Bliss, but Morgan gets her knees up in the air. Carmella SuperKicks Morgan to pickup the victory.
Winner: Carmella via Pinfall
Of course…#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/I0VMsRFRIj
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2022
Mr. McMahon prepares the WWE Universe for @JohnCena ’s return. #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/cSlEL98jlQ
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2022
"And speaking of @WWERollins, you did my boy @CodyRhodes dirty when you hit him with a sledgehammer in the chest. So I think I wanna hit you in the back with a ladder, bro."@SuperKingofBros #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/uzvHTvQ3tf
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2022
Second Match: Matt Riddle vs. Omos w/MVP. The Winner Will Qualify For The Men’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match
.@SuperKingofBros is putting it all on the line against @TheGiantOmos looking to book his trip to #MITB. #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/c04eNyUZDr
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2022
Riddle starts things off with a flying forearm smash. Riddle with rapid fire strikes in the corner. Omos shoves Riddle. Riddle with combo sumo strikes. Omos sends Riddle to the corner. Riddle side steps Omos into the turnbuckles. Riddle with clubbing mid-kicks. Omos with a Side Walk Slam. Omos tells Riddle to get up. Omos with a leaping back elbow smash. Omos whips Riddle into the turnbuckles. Omos stands on the injured ribs of Riddle. Riddle is displaying his fighting spirit.
Omos applies The Bear Hug. Riddle is throwing haymakers at Omos. Omos with a forearm shot across the back of Riddle. Omos reapplies The Bear Hug. Riddle hammers down on the back of Omos’ neck. Riddle with a back elbow smash. Riddle with a Pump Knee Strike. Riddle follows that with two flying forearm smashes. Omos responds with a Big Biel Throw. Riddle kicks Omos in the face. Riddle delivers The Floating BRO, but Omos refuses to go down. Riddle goes for The RKO, but Omos counters with The Choke Bomb to pickup the victory.
Winner: Omos via Pinfall
"Only one man's got @WWERomanReigns' number and you are lookin' at him!"@WWERollins #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/B4pnEcMfth
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2022
Keep your head on a swivel @_Theory1, @fightbobby wants the #USTitle! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/KHSvCjhPQH
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2022
Third Match: Jey Uso w/Jimmy Uso vs. Angelo Dawkins w/Montez Ford
Things are getting personal between @AngeloDawkins and Jey @WWEUsos on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/vGeSvrLiyu
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2022
Jey kicks Dawkins in the gut. Jey is throwing haymakers at Dawkins. Dawkins reverses out of the irish whip from Jey. Dawkins with The 360 Stinger Splash. Dawkins with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Jey sends Dawkins tumbling to the floor. Jey lands The Suicide Dive. Jey talks smack to Dawkins. Jey tees off on Dawkins. Jey clotheslines Dawkins into the time keepers area. Jey has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Dawkins with heavy bodyshots. Dawkins with forearm shivers. Dawkins unloads a flurry of right jabs. Jey reverses out of the irish whip from Dawkins. Dawkins with two clotheslines. Jey thrust kicks the midsection of Dawkins. Jey with a drop down uppercut. Jey whips Dawkins across the ring.
Dawkins leapfrogs over Jey. Dawkins with a spinning elbow strike. Dawkins with The Exploder Suplex for a two count. Jey avoids The 360 Stinger Splash. Jey with a Pop Up NeckBreaker for a two count. Jey goes for The Running Stinkface, but Dawkins counters with The Pounce. Dawkins hits The Silencer for a two count. Dawkins whips Jey across the ring. Dawkins goes for The Cash Out, but Jey counters with a Rising Knee Strike. Dawkins ducks a clothesline from Jey. Dawkins with a straight right hand. Jey SuperKicks Dawkins. Jey goes for The USO Splash, but Dawkins counters with The Cash Out to pickup the victory.
Winner: Angelo Dawkins via Pinfall
"@fightbobby has to defeat 3 opponents in a gauntlet match TONIGHT. I will defend my #USTitle against him at #MITB if he wins!"@_Theory1 #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/QSz7tiVudz
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2022
For the first time in a long time, @IAmNotEliasWWE was able to see his older brother Elias ❤️ #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/vIHdWPneX0
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2022
Elias, Ezekiel and Kevin Owens Segment
Fourth Match: Bobby Lashley vs. Chad Gable, Otis Dozovic and Austin Theory In A Gauntlet Match. If Lashley Wins, He’ll Face Austin Theory For The United States Championship Match At Money In The Bank
After getting wins over @WWEGable and @otiswwe, @fightbobby has to get through @_Theory1 to earn himself a #USTitle opportunity. #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/62bJXVRoOv
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2022
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Wrist Lock Exchange. Lashley drop steps into a side headlock. Lashley with a side headlock takeover. Lashley with a waist lock takedown. Lashley applies a front face lock. Second Wrist Lock Exchange. Gable with a knife edge chop. Gable shoosh’s Lashley. Lashley ducks a clothesline from Gable. Lashley with a NeckBreaker. Lashley drops Gable with a shoulder tackle. Lashley sweeps out the legs of Gable. Lashley slaps Gable in the face. Lashley mocks Gable. Lashley knocks Gable off the ring apron.
Lashley throws Gable into the ringside barricade. Lashley drives Gable face first into the steel ring post. Lashley hammers down on the back of Gable’s neck. Lashley with The Delayed Vertical Suplex. Lashley goes for The Spear, but Gable counters with a drop toe hold. Gable applies The Ankle Lock. Lashley uses his feet to create separation. Gable dives over Lashley. Gable with a running throat thrust. Gable lands The MoonSault for a two count. Lashley with The Double Overhook Suplex. Gable avoids The Hurt Lock. Standing Switch Exchange. Lashley makes Gable tap out to The Hurt Lock.
OTIS DOZOVIC
Dozovic attacks Lashley from behind. Dozovic repeatedly stomps on Lashley’s chest. Dozovic is choking Lashley with his boot. Dozovic stands on Lashley’s chest. Lashley regroups on the outside. Dozovic kicks Lashley in the ribs. Dozovic throws Lashley into the ringside barricade. Dozovic sends Lashley shoulder first into the ring post. Dozovic resets the referee’s ten count. Dozovic won’t let Lashley get back on his feet. Dozovic with a Running Splash on the floor. Dozovic has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Dozovic applies the cravate. Lashley is throwing haymakers at Dozovic. Dozovic denies The German Suplex. Dozovic rolls under a clothesline from Lashley.
Dozovic with The Western Lariat for a two count. Dozovic argues with the referee. Dozovic with a Running Elbow Drop. Dozovic with clubbing lariats in the corner. Dozovic goes for The Vader Bomb, but Lashley ducks out of the way. Misfired Clotheslines. Lashley drops Dozovic with The Flatliner. Lashley applies The Hurt Lock. Dozovic with clubbing back elbow smashes. Lashley side steps Dozovic. Lashley connects with The Spear for a two count. Gable attacks Lashley from behind which causes the disqualification. Gable is raining down haymakers. Alpha Academy sends Lashley shoulder first into the ring post. Gable with a Release German Suplex. Dozovic with a Running Splash. Theory makes his way down to the ring to pick the bones.
AUSTIN THEORY
Theory transitions into a ground and pound attack. Theory repeatedly stomps on Lashley’s chest. Theory with clubbing blows to Lashley’s back. Theory is putting the boots to Lashley. Theory is mauling Lashley in the corner. Theory talks smack to Lashley. Lashley is throwing haymakers at Theory. Lashley goes for a Powerslam, but Theory lands back on his feet. Theory slams Lashley’s head on the top rope. Theory with The Roll Through Dropkick. Theory goes for The A-Town Down, but Lashley counters with an inside cradle to pickup the victory.
Winner: Bobby Lashley via Pinfall
Wow @CarmellaWWE just blindsided @BiancaBelairWWE! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/HGMrg0iJnm
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2022
This might be the last time @mikethemiz tries to trash talk @AJStylesOrg… #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/ygQX8NQCTu
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2022
Fifth Match: AJ Styles vs. Tommaso Ciampa
.@AJStylesOrg looks to take down @NXTCiampa on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/IIaQVDwv4A
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2022
The Miz joins the commentary team for this match. Styles drives Ciampa back first into the turnbuckles. Styles is throwing haymakers at Ciampa. Ciampa reverses out of the irish whip from Styles. Styles with a running clothesline. Styles with a Pendulum BackBreaker for a one count. Ciampa HeadButts Styles. Ciampa hammers down on the back of Styles neck. Ciampa with a knife edge chop. Styles reverses out of the irish whip from Ciampa. Styles leapfrogs over Ciampa. Styles drops down on the canvas. Styles dropkicks Ciampa to the floor. Ciampa regroups on the outside. Ciampa dropkicks Styles off the ring apron. Ciampa with a Running Pump Knee Strike. Ciampa rolls Styles back into the ring. Ciampa with another Pump Knee Strike for a two count. Ciampa stomps on Styles face. Ciampa with a NeckBreaker.
Styles kicks out of multiple pinning predicaments. Ciampa with an elbow smash. Ciampa stomps on Styles face. Ciampa applies a rear chin lock. Styles with heavy bodyshots. Styles delivers The Phenomenal Blitz. Styles with a basement forearm smash. Styles with a leaping corner clothesline. Styles follows that with The Ushigoroshi for a two count. Ciampa denies The Styles Clash. Ciampa ducks a clothesline from Styles. Ciampa with The Rolling Elbow. Ciampa goes for The Fairy Tale Ending, but Styles counters with a Back Body Drop. Ciampa launches Styles over the top rope. Styles with a leaping forearm smash. Styles connects with The Phenomenal Forearm to pickup the victory. After the match, Styles ducks a clothesline from Miz. Styles drops Miz with The Pele Kick. Styles plants Miz with The Styles Clash. Styles puts on Miz’s shades.
Winner: AJ Styles via Pinfall
.@VeerMahaan has two simple words for the #WWERaw locker room: Fear Veer. pic.twitter.com/qWWyyUfydA
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2022
What's the good word from @WWERollins?#RAWTalk
▶️ @peacockTV pic.twitter.com/ZfWYb6jdw6— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) June 21, 2022
Updated WWE Money In The Bank 2022 Match Card
1.) Bianca BelAir (c) vs. Carmella For The WWE Raw Women’s Championship
2.) Asuka vs. Lacey Evans vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Liv Morgan vs. Raquel Rodriguez In The 2022 Women’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match
3.) Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Sheamus vs. Omos The 2022 Men’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match
4.) Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Natalya For The WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship
5.) The Usos (c) vs. The Street Profits For The Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship
6.) Austin Theory (c) vs. Bobby Lashley For The WWE United States Championship
Sixth Match: Becky Lynch vs. Asuka. The Winner Will Qualify For The Women’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match
This one means a lot.@BeckyLynchWWE and @WWEAsuka are giving their all for a spot in the #MITB Ladder Match! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/TzfqjgQLKy
— WWE (@WWE) June 21, 2022
Becky attacks Asuka during her entrance. Becky whips Asuka into the LED Board. Asuka decks Becky with a back elbow smash. Asuka tells Becky to bring it. Asuka with a double leg takedown. Ground and Pound Exchange. Asuka applies The Cross-Arm-Breaker. Becky rolls Asuka over for a two count. Asuka escapes The Dis-Arm-Her. Asuka stomps on the left hamstring of Becky. Becky drops down on the canvas. Becky whips Asuka across the ring. Becky runs into Asuka. Asuka drops Becky with a misdirection shoulder tackle. Becky denies The Asuka Lock. Becky sends Asuka tumbling to the floor. Becky with a Baseball Slide Dropkick. Becky slams Asuka’s head on the ring apron. Becky rolls Asuka back into the ring. Asuka repeatedly kicks Becky in the chest. Asuka with a Crescent Kick. Asuka knocks Becky off the apron with a Running Hip Attack. Becky kicks Asuka in the ribs. Becky tosses Asuka back inside the ring. Becky ascends to the top turnbuckle. Asuka with a straight right hand. Becky denies The SuperPlex. Asuka avoids The Missile Dropkick. Asuka hits The CodeBreaker for a two count.
Asuka with clubbing mid-kicks. Becky rocks Asuka with a forearm smash. Becky uppercuts Asuka. Becky sends Asuka to the corner. Becky with a running forearm that sends Asuka crashing to the outside. Becky has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Becky with a Running Leg Drop. Becky goes for a Twisting Leg Drop, but Asuka ducks out of the way. Asuka with The Shining Wizard. Forearm Exchange. Asuka delivers her combination offense. Asuka ducks a clothesline from Becky. Asuka with an inside cradle for a two count. Asuka thrust kicks the midsection of Becky. Asuka ducks a clothesline from Becky. Asuka with a running clothesline. Asuka with a Corner Hip Attack. Asuka follows that with Two Spinning Back Fists. Asuka with a Spinning Back Kick. Asuka kicks Becky in the chest. Becky dodges The Spinning Back Fist. Asuka drops Becky with The Spinning Heel Kick. Asuka with a Release German Suplex. Asuka with The Running Hip Attack for a two count.
Becky applies The Asuka Lock. Asuka responds with The Ankle Lock. Becky sends Asuka face first into the middle turnbuckle pad. Becky kicks Asuka in the back. Becky pulls Asuka down to the mat for a two count. Becky gets Asuka tied up in the ropes. Becky with two uppercuts. Becky with a Spinning Back Kick. Asuka avoids The Guillotine Leg Drop. Asuka applies The Asuka Lock in the ropes. Asuka delivers The Missile Dropkick for a two count. Becky dodges The Shining Wizard. Becky stomps on Asuka’s chest. Becky with a Leg Drop on the apron. Becky goes for a flying forearm off the apron, but Asuka counters with a knee lift. Both ladies avoids the referee’s ten count. Second Forearm Exchange. Becky avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Asuka denies The Uranage Slam. Becky rolls Asuka over for a two count. Becky applies The Dis-Arm-Her. Asuka rolls Becky over for a two count. Asuka connects with The Roundhouse Kick to pickup the victory. After the match, Becky throws a major fit at ringside as the show goes off the air.
Winner: Asuka via Pinfall
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