
WWE Raw
July 18, 2022
Amalie Arena
Tampa Bay, Florida
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Commentators: (Jimmy Smith, Corey Graves and Byron Saxton)
.@BeckyLynchWWE doesn't care if she faces @CarmellaWWE or @BiancaBelairWWE, she plans on becoming the new #WWERaw Women's Champion at #SummerSlam. pic.twitter.com/8LgOlJp0cV
— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
Transcription by Josh Lopez
First Match: Bianca BelAir (c) vs. Carmella For The WWE Raw Women’s Championship
With @BeckyLynchWWE waiting in the wings at #SummerSlam, @CarmellaWWE and @BiancaBelairWWE battle it out for the #WWERaw Women's Championship! pic.twitter.com/9SU4YHB6BP
— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
Becky Lynch joins the commentary team for this match. BelAir with a waist lock go-behind. Carmella decks BelAir with a back elbow smash. Carmella pulls BelAir down to the mat. Carmella transitions into a ground and pound attack. Carmella with clubbing elbow smashes in the corner. BelAir avoids The Bronco Buster. Carmella ducks a clothesline from BelAir. Carmella goes for a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors Takeover, but BelAir counters with Two BackBreakers. BelAir with a running shoulder tackle. BelAir with a forearm smash. BelAir dropkicks Carmella. BelAir pops back on her feet. BelAir with The Fallaway Slam. BelAir goes for The Handspring MoonSault, but Carmella ducks out of the way. Carmella exits the ring. BelAir gets distracted by Becky. BelAir with a forearm smash. BelAir goes for The KOD, but Carmella clings onto the ropes. Carmella drives BelAir face first into the steel ring post. Carmella is raining down haymakers. Carmella SuperKicks BelAir off the ring apron. Carmella launches BelAir into the time keepers area. BelAir gets back in the ring at the count of eight. Carmella tees off on BelAir. Carmella sends BelAir to the corner. BelAir with a back elbow smash. Carmella sends BelAir crashing to the outside.
Carmella has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Carmella applies The Sleeper Hold. BelAir backs Carmella into the turnbuckles. Carmella tugs on BelAir’s braid. BelAir dropkicks Carmella. BelAir with a running shoulder block. BelAir transitions into a corner mount. BelAir dives off the middle turnbuckle. BelAir rocks Carmella with a forearm smash. BelAir with The Handspring MoonSault for a two count. Carmella with a back elbow smash. BelAir goes for The Glam Slam, but Carmella counters with a Hurricanrana into the middle rope for a two count. Carmella SuperKicks BelAir for a two count. BelAir decks Carmella with a JawBreaker. BelAir drives Carmella back first into the turnbuckles. BelAir puts Carmella on the top turnbuckle. Carmella denies The SuperPlex. BelAir catches Carmella in mid-air. BelAir with The Delayed Vertical Suplex. Carmella slams BelAir’s head on the top rope. Carmella hits The MellaBuster for a two count. Carmella pie faces BelAir. Carmella slaps BelAir in the face. BelAir ducks a clothesline from Carmella. BelAir connects with The KOD to pickup the victory. After the match, Becky drops the Raw Women’s Title at BelAir’s feet.
Winner: Still WWE Raw Women’s Champion, Bianca BelAir via Pinfall
WWE Global Ambassador @TitusONeilWWE welcomes the @WWEUniverse to #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/fTUmkUwVgZ
— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
Well @The305MVP isn't dressed to compete, but @TheGiantOmos is…#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/vX7jZnkkav
— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
The Kevin Owens Show With Special Guest: Matt Riddle & Seth Rollins
Second Match: Rey Mysterio w/Dominik Mysterio vs. Damian Priest w/Finn Balor
"it doesn't work that way."#TheJudgmentDay showed no remorse to @DomMysterio35 and @reymysterio. @ArcherOfInfamy @FinnBalor #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/uubishks5Y
— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
This match started during the commercial break. Mysterio gets distracted by Balor. Mysterio rolls Balor back into the ring. Mysterio with The Slingshot Splash for a two count. Mysterio with a shoulder block. Priest punches Mysterio in mid-air. Priest repeatedly stomps on Mysterio’s chest. Priest whips Mysterio chest first into the turnbuckles. Priest with a leaping back elbow smash for a two count. Priest applies a rear chin lock. Mysterio with heavy bodyshots. Priest drops Mysterio with a Spinning BackBreaker for a two count. Priest goes back to the rear chin lock. Priest with a knee lift. Priest punches Mysterio in the back. Priest rocks Mysterio with a forearm smash. Priest whips Mysterio across the ring. Mysterio holds onto the ropes. Mysterio kicks Priest in the face. Mysterio with The Cazadora Bulldog. Priest goes for a Chokeslam, but Mysterio counters with a Hurricanrana. Mysterio sends Priest shoulder first into the steel ring post.
Mysterio with The Flying Seated Senton. Mysterio with a SpringBoard Crossbody Block for a one count. Priest reverses out of the irish whip from Mysterio. Priest catches Mysterio in mid-air. Mysterio with a Spinning DDT for a two count. Mysterio dropkicks Priest into the middle rope. Balor continues to run interference. Balor pulls Dominik off the apron. Balor drives Dominik back first into the ringside barricade. Mysterio with a Baseball Slide Dropkick. Mysterio with a drop toe hold into the middle rope. Mysterio goes for The 619, but Priest counters with a Leg Lariat for a two count. Priest goes for The South Of Heaven, but Mysterio counters with another drop toe hold into the middle rope. Mysterio connects with The 619. Priest rises back on his feet. Priest denies The Flying Seated Senton. Priest plants Mysterio with The Razor’s Edge to pickup the victory.
Winner: Damian Priest via Pinfall
Looks like @IAmNotEliasWWE is getting all zeked up with @WWERollins on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/ZIhhmXrngR
— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
NEXT MONDAY on #WWERaw@WWE celebrates @reymysterio's 20th anniversary with @WWE at @TheGarden!
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— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
Third Match: Seth Rollins vs. Ezekiel
.@IAmNotEliasWWE looks to pick up a HUGE win against @WWERollins on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/QKy5w2J0qT
— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Rollins backs Ezekiel into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Quick shoving contest. Strong lockup. Rollins applies a wrist lock. Rollins transitions into a hammerlock. Ezekiel drop steps into a side headlock. Ezekiel with three side headlock takeovers. Rollins whips Ezekiel across the ring. Ezekiel drops Rollins with a shoulder tackle. Rollins drops down on the canvas. Rollins leapfrogs over Ezekiel. Rollins goes for a deep arm-drag, but Ezekiel counters with a side headlock takeover. Rollins backs Ezekiel into the turnbuckles. Ezekiel with a knife edge chop. Rollins whips Ezekiel across the ring. Ezekiel pulls Rollins down to the mat. Rollins with a Running Boot. Rollins is throwing haymakers at Ezekiel. Rollins kicks Ezekiel in the gut. Rollins sends Ezekiel to the corner. Ezekiel with The Mule Kick.
Ezekiel runs after Rollins. Ezekiel sends Rollins chest first into the canvas. Rollins dumps Ezekiel out of the ring. Ezekiel denies The Suicide Dive. Ezekiel sends Rollins back first into the ringside barricade. Ezekiel drives Rollins face first into the steel ring post. Ezekiel gets crotched on the top turnbuckle. Rollins with a SpringBoard Knee Strike. Ezekiel regains control of the match during the commercial break. Ezekiel scores the elbow knockdown. Ezekiel ducks a clothesline from Rollins. Ezekiel with The Fallaway Slam. Ezekiel with The Stinger Splash. Ezekiel ducks a clothesline from Rollins. Ezekiel hits The SpineBuster for a two count. Rollins fights out of the electric chair position. Ezekiel kicks Rollins in the gut. Ezekiel goes for Drift Away, but Rollins counters with an inside cradle for a two count.
Rollins SuperKicks Ezekiel for a two count. Ezekiel avoids The Curb Stomp. Ezekiel rolls Rollins over for a two count. Ezekiel with the backslide cover for a two count. Victory Roll Exchange. Ezekiel kicks Rollins in the gut. Ezekiel PowerBombs Rollins for a two count. Forearm Exchange. Rollins with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Ezekiel launches Rollins over the top rope. Rollins with a forearm smash. Rollins goes for a SpringBoard Knee Strike, but Ezekiel counters with a Pump Knee Strike for a two count. Ezekiel ascends to the top turnbuckle. Rollins with The SuperPlex. Rollins with The Falcon Arrow for a two count. Rollins goes for The Pedigree, but Ezekiel blocks it. Ezekiel rolls Rollins over for a two count. Rollins with Two Rolling Elbows. Rollins connects with The Curb Stomp to pickup the victory.
Winner: Seth Rollins via Pinfall
#TheJudgmentDay sends a warning to @reymysterio & @DomMysterio35 for next Monday on #WWERaw!@ArcherofInfamy @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/mIaLFFQJ4B
— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
Fourth Match: Angelo Dawkins w/Montez Ford vs. Omos w/MVP
.@AngeloDawkins is doing whatever he can to take down @TheGiantOmos! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/HAwzwfFr7j
— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
The Usos are watching this match from the ringside area. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Omos backs Dawkins into the turnbuckles. Omos with a Big Biel Throw. Ford trips Omos behind the referee’s back. Dawkins with a forearm smash. Dawkins with rapid fire bodyshots. Omos drops Dawkins with a shoulder tackle. Ford is playing mind games with Omos. Omos with a running elbow smash. Dawkins dodges The Running Boot. Dawkins tees off on Omos. Dawkins with Two 360 Stinger Splashes. Dawkins with a Spinning Enzuigiri. MVP trips Dawkins right in front of the referee which forces the disqualification. After the match, Adam Pearce appears on the stage and informs us that we’ll be having an impromptu tag team match, next.
Winner: Angelo Dawkins via Disqualification
"Boo!"@VeerMahaan is a man of few words. #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/HhYvssWrIc
— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
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— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
Fifth Match: The Street Profits vs. MVP & Omos
The @WWEUsos take out The #StreetProfits with a little help from @TheGiantOmos! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/6zIuQT82gM
— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
Angelo Dawkins and Omos will start things off. Dawkins immediately gets distracted by Jimmy Uso. Omos attacks Dawkins from behind. Omos sends Dawkins face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Omos uses the top rope as a weapon. Omos with a running elbow smash. Omos with the irish whip. Omos follows that with another running elbow smash. Omos poses for the crowd. Omos stomps on the left hand of Dawkins. Omos whips Dawkins into the turnbuckles. Omos tags in MVP. MVP talks smack to Dawkins. MVP kicks Dawkins in the face. MVP stomps on Dawkins chest. MVP with a forearm smash. Dawkins with heavy bodyshots. MVP nails Dawkins with a throat thrust. MVP with a Jumping Knee Smash. MVP hits The Ballin’ Elbow for a one count. MVP kicks Dawkins in the face. Dawkins with a straight right hand.
Ford and Omos are tagged in. Ford with an Apron Enzuigiri. Omos catches Ford in mid-air. Ford thrust kicks the midsection of Omos. Ford kicks Omos in the chest. Ford with Two Enzuigiri’s. Omos chops Ford in mid-air. Omos drops Ford with a Running Boot for a two count. Dawkins dumps MVP out of the ring. MVP pulls Dawkins out of the ring. Dawkins rocks MVP with a forearm smash. Dawkins throws MVP into The Usos. Double Dropkick to Omos. Double SuperKick. Ford connects with The Frog Splash for a one count. Ford is shocked. Jey Uso shoves Ford off the top turnbuckle which forces the disqualification. After the match, The Street Profits starts brawling with The Usos. Omos plants Dawkins with The Double Chokeslam.
Winner: The Street Profits via Disqualification
If @_Theory1 wins the #USTitle and/or successfully cashes in his #MITB contract at #SummerSlam, @AJStylesOrg will be waiting first in line!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/QUxnyqc9Yo
— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
Sixth Match: AJ Styles vs. Austin Theory
Keep your head on a swivel when you're around @HEELZiggler, @_Theory1! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/05wVlC8uIY
— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
Dolph Ziggler is watching this match from the ringside area. Styles is throwing haymakers at Theory. Styles with a knife edge chop. Theory whips Styles across the ring. Styles slides under Theory. Styles with a chop/forearm combination. Theory reverses out of the irish whip from Styles. Styles dives over Theory. Theory ducks a clothesline from Styles. Theory with a Pendulum BackBreaker. Theory repeatedly stomps on Styles chest. Theory with an Inside Out Lariat. Theory goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Styles lands back on his feet. Styles with another chop/forearm combination. Styles with a Pendulum BackBreaker. Styles hammers down on the back of Theory’s neck. Styles with a gut punch. Styles with clubbing shoulder blocks. Theory nails Styles with a throat thrust. Theory kicks Styles in the gut. Theory repeatedly stomps on Styles chest. Theory whips Styles into the turnbuckles for a two count.
Following a snap mare takeover, Theory applies a rear chin lock. Theory pulls Styles down to the mat. Theory hooks the outside leg for a one count. Theory goes back to the rear chin lock. Styles with heavy bodyshots. Styles with a Belly to Back Suplex. Theory reverses out of the irish whip from Styles. Styles kicks Theory in the chest. Theory dumps Styles out of the ring. Theory shoves down Ziggler. Styles with a Step Up Enzuigiri that sends Theory tumbling to the floor. Theory regains control of the match during the commercial break. Theory applies a rear chin lock. Styles gets back to a vertical base. Styles with a knife edge chop. Theory with a Back Body Drop for a two count. Theory applies a chin bar. Styles with three haymakers. Styles delivers The Phenomenal Blitz.
Styles with a basement forearm smash. Styles with a leaping corner clothesline. Styles turns a BrainBuster into a NeckBreaker for a two count. Theory denies The Styles Clash. Styles with The Sunset Flip for a two count. Theory drives Styles face first into the middle turnbuckle pad. Theory with The Roll Through Dropkick. Theory hits The Cross Legged Ushigoroshi for a two count. Theory goes for The A-Town Down, but Styles counters with The Calf Crusher. Theory grabs the bottom rope which forces the break. Theory blocks The Sliding Knee Strike. Theory dumps Styles face first on the announce table. Theory rolls Styles back into the ring. Ziggler connects with The SuperKick behind the referee’s back. Theory was unable to break the referee’s ten count. After the match, Styles plants Theory with The Styles Clash.
Winner: AJ Styles via Count-Out
This past Saturday at @AmalieArena, @WWE Global Ambassador @TitusONeilWWE and his Bullard Family Foundation announced that the 5th annual Back to School Bash will be held at @RJStadium on Saturday, August 6. pic.twitter.com/2Ei7mkGJLL
— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
Seventh Match: Alexa Bliss, Asuka and Dana Brooke vs. Nikki Cross, Piper Niven and Tamina In A 6-Man Tag Team Match
Multiple 24/7 Champions were crowned, but the night ends the way it started with @DanaBrookeWWE as the champ! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/LLc7DvnZwH
— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
Asuka and Nikki Cross will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Cross applies a side headlock. Asuka whips Cross across the ring. Asuka drops Cross with a running shoulder tackle. Cross gets Asuka tied up in the ring skirt. Cross with forearm shivers. Tamina HeadButts Cross. Niven levels Asuka with The Body Avalanche. Brooke with a Flying Crossbody Block to the outside. Brooke gets distracted by Reginald Thomas. There were multiple 24/7 title changes during this match featuring Akira Tozawa, Cross, Bliss, Niven, Tamina and Brooke. Asuka connects with The Roundhouse Kick. Asuka makes Cross tap out to The Asuka Lock.
Winner: Alexa Bliss, Asuka and Dana Brooke via Submission
BREAKING: Undisputed WWE Universal Champion @WWERomanReigns returns to #WWERaw at @TheGarden next Monday!
π https://t.co/Rbc5KycFBh@HeymanHustle @WWEUsos pic.twitter.com/CXSIUWZWnn
— WWE (@WWE) July 19, 2022
Updated WWE SummerSlam 2022 Match Card
β Bobby Lashley (c) vs. Austin Theory For The WWE United States Championship
β The Miz vs. Logan Paul
β The Usos (c) vs. The Street Profits For The Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship. Jeff Jarrett Will Be Serving As The Special Guest Referee
– Seth Rollins vs. Matt Riddle
β Liv Morgan (c) vs. Ronda Rousey For The WWE SmackDown Womenβs Championship
β Pat McAfee vs. Baron Corbin
– Bianca BelAir (c) vs. Becky Lynch For The WWE Raw Women’s Championship
β Roman Reigns (c) w/Paul Heyman vs Brock Lesnar In A Last Man Standing Match For The Undisputed WWE Universal Championship
Miz TV With Special Guest: Logan Paul
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