
WWE Raw
August 1, 2022
Toyota Center
Houston, Texas
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Commentators: (Jimmy Smith, Corey Graves and Byron Saxton)
All the respect and appreciation for @BeckyLynchWWE from #WWERaw Women's Champion @BiancaBelairWWE and the @WWEUniverse. pic.twitter.com/DsG5PKKgCQ
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2022
Transcription by Josh Lopez
First Match: AJ Styles vs. The Miz vs. Mustafa Ali In A Triple Threat Match
Who will get one step closer to challenging #USChampion @fightbobby?@AliWWE vs. @mikethemiz vs. @AJStylesOrg RIGHT NOW on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/oUT6AV1jCz
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2022
Miz immediately bails out to the floor after the bell rings. Ali ducks a clothesline from Styles. Ali with a Running Hurricanrana. Ali takes a swipe at Miz. Miz sweeps out the legs of Ali. Styles with a dropkick through the ropes. Styles with a shoulder block. Ali denies The Styles Clash. Miz pulls Styles out of the ring. Miz slams Styles head on the announce table. Ali lands The Suicide Dive. Ali with a straight right hand. Ali rolls Miz back into the ring. Ali ducks a clothesline from Miz. Ali goes for The O’Connor Roll, but Miz holds onto the ropes. Miz drives Ali face first into the middle turnbuckle pad. Styles is lighting up Miz’s chest. Miz drives Styles face first into the middle turnbuckle pad. Miz repeatedly stomps on Styles chest. Miz unloads two knife edge chops. Miz with The Awesome Clothesline.
Miz kicks Ali off the ring apron. Miz with The Sunset Flip for a two count. Styles punches Miz. Styles sends Miz to the corner. Styles kicks Miz in the gut. Miz reverses out of the irish whip from Styles. Styles puts Miz on the top turnbuckle. Styles with a blistering chop. Miz answers with two haymakers. Ali with a forearm smash. Miz denies The FrankenSteiner. Styles with a Release Belly to Back Suplex. Miz kicks Styles in the face. Miz drops Ali with The Implant DDT for a two count. Miz with clubbing it kicks. Styles blocks The Roundhouse Kick. Styles with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Chop/Forearm Exchange. Styles delivers The Phenomenal Blitz. Ali dropkicks Miz off the apron. Ali side steps Styles into the turnbuckles. Ali with a Roundhouse Kick.
Styles goes for The Ushigoroshi, but Ali lands back on his feet. Styles with a back elbow smash. Styles kicks Miz in the gut. Styles goes for The Reverse DDT, but Ali counters with a Roll Through NeckBreaker for a two count. Ali hooks the outside leg of Miz for a two count. Ali drags Miz to the corner. Miz avoids The 450 Splash. Styles hits The Ushigoroshi. Miz with The Big Boot. Styles responds with The Pele Kick. Styles goes for The Phenomenal Forearm, but Miz gets in the way. Styles with a straight right hand. Styles with a knee lift. Styles sends Miz ribs first into the announce table. Ali with The Tornado DDT on the floor. Ali rolls Miz back into the ring. Miz drops Ali with The Skull Crushing Finale for a two count. Miz slams Ali’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Miz kicks Styles in the gut. Ali shoves Miz. Ali SuperKicks Miz. Ali connects with The 450 Splash. Styles plants Ali with The Styles Clash to pickup the victory.
Winner: AJ Styles via Pinfall
#SummerSlam was insane… I want more. pic.twitter.com/GPRKHQu8ud
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) August 1, 2022
What is this all about, @itsBayleyWWE?! We want answers!!@ImKingKota @shirai_io #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/ex68wYufvk
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2022
OMG, @MontezFordWWE! 😳😳😳
You hear this, @CodyRhodes?!@WWERollins sure did…..#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/FpIq2wuR3L— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2022
Second Match: Seth Rollins vs. Montez Ford w/Angelo Dawkins
Who wants to see @WWERollins vs. @MontezFordWWE II?#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/3zqG9Gbt0Q
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2022
Ford avoids The Curb Stomp before the bell rings. Ford lures Rollins to the outside. Rollins takes off his jacket. Ford clotheslines Rollins over the top rope. Ford with a running haymaker. Ford mocks Rollins. Ford sends Rollins chest first into the ringside barricade. Rollins with a double sledge. Rollins rolls Ford back into the ring. Ford SuperKicks Rollins for a two count. Rollins bails out to the floor. Rollins kicks Ford in the gut. Rollins goes for The Pedigree, but Ford counters with a Back Body Drop. Rollins drives his knee into the midsection of Ford. Rollins dumps Ford ribs first on the top rope. Rollins drives Ford ribs first into the steel ring post. Ford gets back in the ring at the count of nine. Rollins with a falling axe handle. Rollins is raining down haymakers.
Rollins kicks Ford in the back. Rollins uses the middle rope as a weapon. Chop Exchange. Rollins reverses out of the irish whip from Ford. Rollins with three running knee lifts. Rollins with a GutBuster for a two count. Rollins applies a waist lock. Ford with two sharp elbow strikes. Rollins with a Belly to Back Suplex. Rollins toys around with Ford. Rollins goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Ford blocks it from the ring apron. Ford with an Apron Enzuigiri. Ford with a Flying Crossbody Block for a two count. Forearm Exchange. Rollins drives his knee into the midsection of Ford. Rollins goes for The Rolling Elbow, but Ford counters with a Back Fist. Ford with a Running Lariat. Ford thrust kicks the midsection of Rollins. Ford kicks Rollins in the chest. Ford with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Ford with a Belly to Back Suplex. Ford pops back on his feet. Ford with The Standing MoonSault for a two count.
Standing Switch Exchange. Rollins goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Ford lands back on his feet. Ford ducks a clothesline from Rollins. Ford with a Running BlockBuster for a two count. Ford is throwing haymakers at Rollins. Rollins with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Rollins rolls Ford over for a two count. Rollins SuperKicks Ford for a two count. Rollins goes for The Curb Stomp, but Ford ducks out of the way. Rollins blocks the side thrust kicks. Rollins with a Rolling Elbow. Ford denies The BuckleBomb. Ford kicks Rollins in the face. Ford hits The Tornado DDT for a two count. Ford gets crotched on the top turnbuckle. Rollins BuckleBombs Ford. Rollins with The Falcon Arrow for a two count. Rollins goes for The Frog Splash, but Ford ducks out of the way. Ford goes for The Frog Splash, but Rollins gets his knees up in the air. Rollins connects with The Curb Stomp to pickup the victory. After the match, Rollins prepares for another Curb Stomp, but Dawkins storms into the ring to make the save.
Winner: Seth Rollins via Pinfall
After suffering a separated shoulder at #SummerSlam, @BeckyLynchWWE’s injury was further exacerbated after an attack from @itsBayleyWWE, @ImKingKota, and IYO SKY earlier tonight on #WWERaw. As a result, @BeckyLynchWWE is expected to be out for several months. pic.twitter.com/eaWeubYqso
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2022
Third Match: Asuka vs. Alexa Bliss
Looks like @itsBayleyWWE, @ImKingKota and IYO SKY aren't finished yet tonight!!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/qFUp9RJLId
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2022
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Wrist Lock Exchange. Asuka applies a hammerlock. Asuka ducks a back elbow from Bliss. Asuka with a forearm smash. Asuka whips Bliss across the ring. Asuka goes for a Hip Toss, but Bliss counters with a cradle rollup for a two count. Bliss with a basement dropkick. Bliss taunts Asuka. Bliss avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Bliss rolls Asuka over for a one count. Asuka drops Bliss with a shoulder tackle. Bliss reverses out of the irish whip from Asuka. Bliss avoids The Missile Dropkick. Bliss with a haymaker/knee strike combination for a two count. Bliss applies a rear chin lock. Asuka with heavy bodyshots.
Bliss ducks a clothesline from Asuka. Bliss with The STO. Bliss delivers The Insult To Injury. Asuka responds with The Shining Wizard. Bliss dodges another Roundhouse Kick. Asuka with Two Spinning Back Fists. Asuka with a Spinning Back Kick. Asuka kicks Bliss in the chest. Asuka with another Spinning Back Fist. Asuka with a Release German Suplex. Asuka follows that with a Running Hip Attack. Short-Arm Reversal by Asuka. Asuka with a Pop Up Knee Lift. Asuka with The Missile Dropkick. Bayley, Dakota Kai and Io Shirai attacks Asuka and Bliss which forces the referee to call off the match. After the match, Bianca BelAir storms into the ring to make the save.
Match Result: No-Contest
Fourth Match: Dolph Ziggler vs. Tommaso Ciampa vs. Chad Gable In A Triple Threat Match
THIS IS AWE-SOME!@NXTCiampa @AJStylesOrg @HEELZiggler#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/f8pd1ltGl9
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2022
Ciampa attacks Ziggler from behind after the bell rings. Ziggler shoves Ciampa. Ziggler dropkicks Ciampa. Gable uses the middle rope for leverage for a two count. Gable argues with the referee. Ziggler dropkicks Gable for a two count. Ciampa with two haymakers. Ciampa kicks Ziggler in the chest. Ciampa sends Ziggler to the corner. Ziggler dives over Ciampa. Gable with a blindside shot to Ziggler. Gable is raining down haymakers. Ciampa repeatedly stomps on Ziggler’s chest. Ciampa is choking Ziggler with his boot. Gable punches Ziggler. Ciampa stomps on the left hamstring of Ziggler. Gable hyperextends the left leg of Ziggler. Double Irish Whip. Double Elbow Knockdown. Ciampa pulls Gable off Ziggler. Ciampa shoves Gable. Gable from Ziggler from behind. Ziggler kicks Ciampa in the face. Ziggler punches Gable. Ziggler with two haymakers. Ciampa with a double leg takedown. Ciampa catapults Ziggler face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Ciampa fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Gable ducks a clothesline from Ciampa. Gable with a Modified Flatliner.
Gable stomps on Ciampa’s back. Ziggler hits The Famouser for a two count. Ciampa with two haymakers. Ciampa with a knife edge chop. Ciampa whips Gable chest first into the turnbuckles for a two count. Ciampa stomps on the left hand of Gable. Ciampa drops Ziggler with a NeckBreaker for a two count. Gable with a Snap Vertical Suplex for a two count. Gable repeatedly drops his weight on the left shoulder of Ciampa. Gable slams the left shoulder of Ciampa on the canvas. Gable punches Ciampa. Ziggler drops Gable with a Leaping DDT for a two count. Ciampa kicks Ziggler out of the ring. Ciampa puts Gable on the top turnbuckle. Ciampa with a knife edge chop. Gable denies The SuperPlex. Gable HeadButts Ciampa. Gable with a flying clothesline for a two count. Gable kicks Ciampa out of the ring. Ziggler gets up in Gable’s grill. Quick shoving contest. Chain grappling exchange. Gable applies The Ankle Lock. Ciampa adds The CrossFace. Gable repeatedly stomps on Ciampa’s face. Ziggler rolls Gable over for a two count.
Gable still has grasp of The Ankle Lock. Ciampa drops Gable with The Famouser for a two count. Ciampa chops Ziggler. Ciampa drops his knee on the left leg of Ziggler. Ciampa puts Ziggler on the top turnbuckle. Ciampa with a blistering chop. Ciampa hits The Avalanche Air Raid Crash for a two count. Ciampa and Gable are trading back and forth shots. Ciampa ducks a clothesline from Gable. Ciampa with The Rolling Elbow. Gable dodges The Running Pump Knee Strike. Gable goes for The Roll Through German Suplex, but Ziggler counters with The Zig Zag for a two count. Ziggler sends Gable crashing to the outside. O’Connor Roll Exchange. Ciampa kicks Ziggler in the gut. Ziggler denies The Fairy Tale Ending. Ziggler SuperKicks Ciampa. Gable dumps Ziggler out of the ring. Gable hooks the inside leg for a two count. Ziggler pulls Gable out of the ring. Ciampa with a Running Knee Strike to Ziggler. Gable with the backslide cover for a two count. Ciampa with a Running Pump Knee Strike. Ciampa connects with The Fairy Tale Ending to pickup the victory.
Winner: Tommaso Ciampa via Pinfall
*mic drop* 😲@itsBayleyWWE @ImKingKota @shirai_io #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/HuyKBmIUr1
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2022
Fifth Match: Bianca BelAir vs. Io Shirai w/Bayley & Dakota Kai
Looks like #WWERaw Women's Champion @BiancaBelairWWE might have some backup!@AlexaBliss_WWE @WWEAsuka pic.twitter.com/kgvIBhle5F
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2022
Hockey Fight breaks out after the bell rings. BelAir drives Shirai back first into the turnbuckles. BelAir slams Shirai’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. BelAir repeatedly stomps on Shirai’s chest. BelAir with clubbing shoulder blocks. Shirai shoves BelAir. Shirai reverses out of the irish whip from BelAir. BelAir dives over Shirai. BelAir dropkicks Shirai into the turnbuckles. Shirai launches BelAir over the top rope. Shirai ducks a clothesline from BelAir. Shirai slams BelAir’s head on the top rope. Shirai with The Asai MoonSault. BelAir regains control of the match during the commercial break. BelAir bodyslams Shirai. BelAir side steps Shirai into the turnbuckles. BelAir with a forearm smash. BelAir with a running shoulder tackle. BelAir scores the forearm knockdown. BelAir dropkicks Shirai. BelAir pops back on his feet. BelAir goes for The Glam Slam, but Shirai counters with a Hurricanrana into the middle rope. Shirai with a Running Meteora. Shirai repeatedly stomps on BelAir’s chest. Shirai is choking BelAir with her boot. Shirai with a Double Foot Stomp for a two count.
Shirai with forearm shivers. Shirai ducks a clothesline from BelAir. Shirai applies The CrossFace. Shirai with a Side Russian Leg Sweep for a two count. Shirai goes for a Flying Crossbody Block, but BelAir counters with The Fallaway Slam. BelAir drops Shirai with The Glam Slam. BelAir with The Handspring MoonSault for a two count. Shirai with forearm shivers. BelAir bodyslams Shirai. BelAir gets distracted by Bayley and Kai. Shirai with a running shotei. Shirai with The Top Rope FrankenSteiner for a two count. BelAir decks Shirai with a back elbow smash. Shirai with an inside cradle for a two count. BelAir with a Deadlift Vertical Suplex. BelAir goes for The KOD, but Shirai lands back on her feet. Shirai sends BelAir to the ring apron. BelAir with a forearm smash. BelAir brings Shirai to the apron. Shirai blocks a boot from BelAir. BelAir goes for a German Suplex, but Shirai holds onto the ropes.
Shirai with a back elbow smash. BelAir catches Shirai in mid-air. BelAir swings Shirai into the ringside barricade. Bayley and Kai continue to run interference. Asuka and Alexa Bliss come down to the ring to even the odds for BelAir. BelAir with The SuperPlex. BelAir with a Handspring MoonSault for a two count. BelAir dodges The Step Up Enzuigiri. BelAir goes for a German Suplex, but Shirai blocks it. Shirai with a Roll Through Double Foot Stomp. Shirai hits The Shotgun Meteora. Shirai is choking BelAir with her boot. BelAir drops Shirai with The SpineBuster. BelAir goes for The Handspring MoonSault, but Shirai gets her knees up in the air. Shirai applies a wrist lock. BelAir with a forearm smash. Bayley trips BelAir from the outside. BelAir blocks a boot from Shirai. BelAIr goes for The O’Connor Roll, but Shirai counters with a back elbow smash. Shirai dodges The Running Boot. Shirai rolls BelAir over for a two count. Bliss shoved Shirai’s foot off the middle rope. That led us to a massive brawl in the ring which forces the referee to call off the match.
Match Result: No-Contest
The #WWETryouts during #SummerSlam weekend were incredible!!@TripleH
👋 @DwightHoward pic.twitter.com/Gd8PyEJi5q— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2022
Witness exclusive footage of @BrockLesnar following the chaotic Last Man Standing Match at #SummerSlam. What does the future hold for The Beast?@peacockTV pic.twitter.com/j3QCsWqhid
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2022
Sixth Match: AJ Styles vs. Tommaso Ciampa w/The Miz. The Winner Will Become The Number One Contender For The WWE United States Championship
If you didn't know just how vicious @NXTCiampa can get, @AJStylesOrg could tell you!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/NXU7JSz6l3
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2022
Booker T joins the commentary team for this match. Test Of Strength. Ciampa applies a side headlock. Styles whips Ciampa across the ring. Ciampa drops Styles with a shoulder tackle. Ciampa repeatedly stomps on Styles chest. Ciampa grabs a side headlock. Ciampa with a knife edge chop. Ciampa whips Styles across the ring. Styles ducks a clothesline from Ciampa. Styles with Two Pendulum BackBreakers. Styles goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Ciampa lands back on his feet. Ciampa sends Styles shoulder first into the steel ring post. Ciampa kicks Styles in the face. Ciampa with a Running Pump Knee Strike for a two count. Forearm Exchange. Ciampa kicks Styles in the face. Ciampa dodges The Pele Kick. Styles dodges The Famouser. Styles with a BackBreaker/Flatliner Combination. Ciampa regroups on the outside. Styles runs after Ciampa.
Styles ducks a clothesline from Ciampa. Styles leapfrogs over Ciampa. Styles drops down on the canvas. Styles dropkicks Ciampa. Styles with The Slingshot Phenomenal Forearm. Styles has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Styles delivers The Phenomenal Blitz. Styles with a basement forearm smash. Styles with a leaping corner clothesline. Styles hits The Ushigoroshi. Styles with a SitOut FaceBuster for a two count. Ciampa denies The Styles Clash. Ciampa ducks a clothesline from Styles. Ciampa with The Rolling Elbow. Ciampa kicks Styles in the face. Ciampa drops Styles with The Famouser for a two count. Styles avoids The Running Knee Strike. Styles goes for The Styles Clash, but Ciampa blocks it. Styles kicks Ciampa in the face. Styles with a Snap Vertical Suplex into the turnbuckles. Ciampa launches Styles over the top rope.
Styles with a leaping forearm smash. Styles goes for The Phenomenal Forearm, but Ciampa counters with a Pump Knee Strike for a two count. Ciampa with Project Ciampa for a two count. Ciampa with a knife edge chop. Ciampa talks smack to Styles. Ciampa puts Styles on the top turnbuckle. Ciampa is lighting up Styles chest. Styles denies The Avalanche Raid Crash. Styles connects with The Styles Clash for a two count. Miz put Ciampa’s foot on the bottom rope. Styles is pissed. Styles clotheslines Miz into the timekeeper’s area. Ciampa attacks Styles from behind. Ciampa drives Styles face first into the ring post. Ciampa launches Styles into the timekeeper’s area. Miz is trying to get Styles counted out. Styles gets back in the ring at the count of nine. Ciampa with a Running Pump Knee Strike. Ciampa plants Styles with The Fairy Tale Ending to pickup the victory.
Winner: Tommaso Ciampa via Pinfall
Edge Promo
Updated WWE Clash At The Castle Match Card
– Roman Reigns (c) w/Paul Heyman vs. Drew McIntyre For The Undisputed WWE Universal Championship
Seventh Match: The Usos (c) vs. The Mysterio Family For The WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championship
.@EdgeRatedR just speared @DomMysterio35!!!@FinnBalor @ArcherofInfamy @RheaRipley_WWE #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/5qDzV45JHD
— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2022
Jey Uso and Rey Mysterio will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Rey applies a side headlock. Jey whips Rey across the ring. Rey slides under Jey. Jey sends Rey to the corner. Rey dives over Jey. Jey tosses Rey out of the ring. Jey goes for a PowerBomb, but Rey lands back on his feet. Rey kicks Jey in the face. Rey sends Jimmy tumbling to the floor. Rey tags in Dominik. Dominik with a Flying Crossbody Block to the outside. The Usos regains control of the match during the commercial break. Jimmy with a knife edge chop. Jimmy whips Rey chest first into the turnbuckles. Following a snap mare takeover, Jimmy applies a rear chin lock. Rey with elbows into the midsection of Jimmy. Rey decks Jimmy with a JawBreaker. Jey tags himself in. Jey stops Rey in his tracks. Jey with a Pendulum BackBreaker for a two count. Jey with a straight right hand. Jey follows that with The Running Stinkface for a two count. Jey tags in Jimmy. Jimmy kicks Rey in the gut. Rey is throwing haymakers at Jimmy. Rey kicks Jimmy in the face. Rey decks Jimmy with a back elbow smash. Rey sends Jimmy shoulder first into the steel ring post. Rey tags in Dominik.
Dominik with a Flying Crossbody Block. Dominik with forearm shivers. Jimmy reverses out of the irish whip from Dominik. Dominik with a flying forearm smash. Dominik scores the elbow knockdown. Dominik ducks a clothesline from Jey. Dominik with Two Leaping NeckBreakers for a two count. Jimmy uppercuts Dominik. Jimmy whips Dominik across the ring. Dominik kicks Jimmy in the chest. Dominik hits The Reverse SlingBlade. Dominik dropkicks Jimmy into the middle rope. Dominik teases The 619. The Usos catches Dominik in mid-air. The Usos drives Dominik back first into the ring post. Jimmy puts Dominik on the top turnbuckle. Dominik hammers down on the back of Jimmy’s neck. Dominik drops Jimmy with The Tornado DDT. Rey and Jey are tagged in. Rey ducks under two clotheslines from Jey. Rey with a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors Takeover. Jey launches Rey over the top rope. Rey with a shoulder block. Rey with an Apron Enzuigiri. Rey follows that with a Flying Seated Senton.
Rey ducks a clothesline from Jey. Rey goes for a SpringBoard Crossbody Block, but Jey counters with The SuperKick for a two count. The Usos goes for The 1D, but Rey counters with a Hurricanrana. Rey ducks a clothesline from Jimmy. Rey with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Rey tags in Dominik. Double 619. Dominik connects with The Frog Splash for a two count. Rey dumps Jey out of the ring. Jey pulls Rey out of the ring. Jey SuperKicks Rey. Dominik lands The Suicide Dive. Dominik ascends to the top turnbuckle. Jimmy with a running palm strike. Dominik denies The SuperPlex. Dominik dives over Jimmy. Dominik dropkicks Jimmy into the middle rope. Jey made the blind tag. The Usos plants Dominik with The 1D to pickup the victory. After the match, The Judgment Day gangs up on The Mysterio’s. Edge storms into the ring to make the save. Edge tees off on Priest. Edge clotheslines Priest over the top rope. Edge kicks Balor in the gut. Edge drops Balor with The Edgecution. Edge prepares for The Spear. Ripley shoves Dominik into Edge’s path. Edge runs after Balor. Rey checks on Dominik as the show goes off the air.
Winner: Still WWE Undisputed Tag Team Champions, The Usos via Pinfall
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