Tonight’s WWE RAW opens up on the USA Network with a look at Paul Heyman backstage. He’s holding the gold belonging to Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Heyman welcomes us and introduces himself as the representative for Reigns. The camera now shows Reigns sitting down in front of Heyman. Reigns says RAW is the home of Kevin Owens, the home that Owens continues to leave and continues to try and crash the Gates of The Island of Relevancy, and now he’s went and got John Cena. Reigns says Owens will need way more than that, he will need the entire RAW locker room, to have his back, because you’ve interfered in Reigns’ business too much, so now it’s time they return the favor and show the resources and juice they’ve got. Reigns says they will make Owens’ life a living hell until everyone acknowledges The Bloodline. We now cut backstage to the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos are yelling into the camera, while Solo Sikoa man-handles Mustafa Ali and one other person behind them, and Sami Zayn stands by as well. The Bloodline is here. We cut to the RAW opening video.
We’re now LIVE from the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA as Kevin Patrick welcomes us. He’s joined at ringside by Corey Graves. We go right to the ring as the pyro goes off.
MATCH #1: Tag Team Match:
Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins vs. Finn Balor and Damian Priest
We go right to the ring and out comes The Street Profits – Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, with Akira Tozawa. Out next comes The Judgment Day – Finn Balor and Damian Priest with Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley. Mysterio is wearing sunglasses due to the mist he took from Asuka last week. The Judgment Day poses on the apron as their opponents look on.
The bell rings and Priest locks up with Ford, trading arm holds on each other. Ford blocks a backdrop and unloads on Priest with kicks into the ropes. Ford goes wild with strikes, then nails a dropkick but Priest is still up. Ford charges but Priest drops him. Priest launches Ford into the corner, then works him over and stomps away. Balor tags in and keeps the attack going on Ford.
We cut backstage and see The Bloodline beating up WWE NXT Superstar Andre Chase, who is at RAW to work the WWE Main Event tapings, and Elias. Sami Zayn and The Usos brag into the camera as Chase gets beat down. Priest and Balor continue dominating the match for the next few minutes, despite Dawkins and Ford trying to turn it around. The Profits are knocked out to the floor while Priest and Balor stand tall in the ring. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Ford drops Balor with a DDT. Dawkins tags in and runs wild, knocking Priest down on the apron, then going to work on Balor. Priest runs in but Dawkins nails a Spinebuster, then the corkscrew elbow to Balor in the corner.
Dawkins sends Balor to the floor. Dawkins runs the ring but Priest nails him with South of Heaven, not seeing Ford tag in. Ford with a Frogsplash to Priest. Balor covers Ford for a close 2 count as a concerned Ripley looks on. Ford rocks Balor with an enziguri. Balor quickly recovers and they go at it. Balor with a Slingblade. Balor with a running corner dropkick to Ford.
Tozawa walks over and has words with Ripley and Mysterio, which distracts Balor. Tozawa throws liquid from his red Solo cup into Mysterio’s face, which aggravates his eye injury from last week. The distraction allows Ford to roll Balor up for the pin to win.
Winners: Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins
After the match: The Street Profits and Tozawa head up the ramp to celebrate as the music hits. We go to replays as The Judgment Day tries to recover. Graves says that wasn’t water in Tozawa’s cup, he can smell it. Ripley marches up to the ramp and yells at Tozawa, then drops him with a single shot. Ripley calls Tozawa to the ring, saying he will fight her if he’s man enough. Ripley returns to the ring to wait on Tozawa. The Profits hype Tozawa up as we go back to commercial.
MATCH #2: One-On-One Inter-Gender Match:
Rhea Ripley vs. Akira Tozawa
Back from the break and The Street Profits are still trying to talk Akira Tozawa into the match. The bell rings and he hesitates but enters the ring as Rhea Ripley looks on. Th rest of The Judgment Day watches from ringside near the announcers.
Tozawa rushes in and ducks a kick but gets kicked by Ripley. Tozawa counters and Ripley taunts him, telling him to hit her. Ripley attacks and turns him inside out. Ripley covers for a 2 count.
Ripley stomps away in the corner now as the referee counts. Ripley stops to pose for boos from the crowd. Ripley launches Tozawa across the ring and he hits the turnbuckles, then goes down. Ripley stands over Tozawa with big right hands, now to the back of his head as he turns over. Ripley with big forearms to the back of the head now. Tozawa blocks a suplex attempt and tries for one of his own, but she hits him in the ribs, then nails a long vertical suplex. Tozawa kicks out at 2.
Ripley grounds Tozawa with a headlock now. Tozawa gets back up, but Ripley slams him. Tozawa tries to mount some kind of offense, but Ripley catches him for a slam, but he counters and rolls her for a 2 count. Ripley catches Tozawa in mid-air again but he falls to the mat.
Tozawa counters a powerbomb with a hurricanrana, sending Ripley to the floor. Montez Ford mocks Ripley as Dominik Mysterio runs over to check on her. Tozawa runs the ropes for a dive, but Finn Balor trips him. Ford and Angelo Dawkins now run over and leap out, taking Balor and Damian Priest down. Tozawa blocks a Riptide.
Ripley runs into the ring post as Tozawa moves. Tozawa knocks Dominik off the apron with a running boot. Tozawa goes to the top for the big senton, but Ripley moves, and he lands hard. Ripley grabs Tozawa and hits the Riptide for the pin in the middle of the ring to win.
Winner: Rhea Ripley
After the match: Ripley stands tall as the music hits, and we go to replays. The Judgment Day poses over Tozawa now.
We see what happened last week with Bobby Lashley and Adam Pearce. Pearce is backstage on the phone now, and Cathy Kelley is standing by. Pearce yells at Paul Heyman on his voicemail, wanting Heyman to return his calls about what’s going down tonight. Cathy asks Pearce about the Lashley situation. Pearce says they talked it over this week, and it will be a matter of when Lashley comes back. MVP walks up and wants to have a word with Pearce. Pearce tells MVP he will see him in his office, but a referee rushes over and says something has happened at the loading docks. Pearce rushes off to the docks and Kelley follows.
MATCH #3: Tag Team Match:
Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson vs. Chad Gable and Otis
We go back to the ring and out comes The O.C. – Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson with AJ Styles and Mia Yim. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and officials are tending to Dolph Ziggler, Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin. They have just been attacked. Cathy asks Ziggler what happened, and he says The Bloodline happened. We go back to the ring and The O.C. waits as Alpha Academy enters next – Chad Gable and Otis.
The bell rings as Gable locks up with Anderson. Gable with the first takedown. They tangle on the mat now. Anderson mounts some offense and takes Gable down, grounding him by his arm. Gallows tags in for the quick double team. Gallows with big body shots to Gable in the corner now. Gallows with a big back elbow into the corner. Anderson tags back in to take over.
Gable quickly takes Anderson to the corner but misses a strike. Anderson with a takedown by the arm. Fans chant for Otis now as Gallows tags back in to take over on Gable. Gable avoids a big boot, then taunts Gallows. Gallows calls him a nerd, then rocks him with a right hand. Otis tags in but he collides with Gallows’ fist.
Otis dodges a move into the corner, then rocks Gallows. They go at it and Gallows nails a flying shoulder to send Otis to the floor. Gable runs in but The Good Brothers launch him out of the ring, onto Otis at ringside. Anderson and Gallows stand tall in the ring as we go back to commercial.
Back from the break and Gable has Anderson down, working on his leg with a Dragon Screw leg whip. Gable keeps the leg locked up as The O.C. tries to rally. Gable comes off the middle turnbuckle but Anderson counters. Gable with the ankle lock submission but Anderson kicks him away. Gallows tags in and runs wild, dropping Gable and knocking Otis off the apron.
Gallows with a big boot to Gable, then a big backdrop but he doesn’t see Otis tag in. Otis with a big discus clothesline to Gallows. Otis yells out to the crowd, then nails a corner splash to Gallows. Otis scoops Gallows as Gable leaps off the top for the assisted powerslam. Gable covers for 2 as Anderson makes the save. Otis hits Anderson but Anderson sends him into the ring post, then the floor.
Gable sends Anderson to the floor, then yells “shooosh!” to boos. Gable goes up for the moonsault but has to land on his feet as Gallows moves. Gallows with a big boot. Anderson tags in and they hit Gable with Magic Killer in the middle of the ring. Anderson covers for the pin to win.
Winners: Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson
After the match: Gallows and Anderson stand tall as the music hits. We go to replays. The O.C. is celebrating when The Bloodline rushes the ring to take them out. Anderson is hit with the 1D by Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos, then Gallows is hit with the same, assisted by Sami Zayn. Adam Pearce and WWE officials come marching to the ring now as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Zayn is in the ring with The Usos. Pearce is at ringside with security and WWE officials. Pearce orders them out of the ring. The Usos say they run the show. Zayn asks Pearce what his problem is because he’s the only one who doesn’t want The Bloodline out here because the fans love them. Sami doesn’t appreciate Pearce rushing his dawgs, and they will always deliver their message. Sami goes on and says what we saw tonight is just a small taste of what he and Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will do to Kevin Owens and John Cena on the December 30 SmackDown. Pearce is about to send security into the ring, but Sami says fine, they will leave. The Usos knock the RAW locker room one more time before exiting the ring. AJ Styles suddenly attacks but security and officials get in the middle. The two sides are backed away to the back as officials try and restore order.
We see what happened last week with Alexa Bliss and RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair.
BACKSTAGE: AJ Styles is arguing with Adam Pearce now. AJ wants a match with anyone from The Bloodline. Pearce books AJ vs. Sami Zayn for tonight. AJ walks off.
BACKSTAGE: Byron Saxton is sitting with Alexa Bliss and RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair for an interview. Saxton asks Bliss about what happened last week as she briefly changed and teased an attack on Belair. Belair says she wants to know the same and right now she doesn’t trust Bliss. Bliss can’t explain what’s going on right now, but she can talk about what got her to this point. She says Bray Wyatt abducted her, turned her into this dark evil version of herself, then he just left her, left her broken with abandonment issues, took everything from her. She was alone, but everyone said she was the crazy one. She went to therapy but all that did was turn her into a shell of a human she doesn’t even recognize, but she’s trying to work through it. Bliss says her friendship with Belair and Asuka has made her realize she’s stronger than she thought and if she has nothing to lose, it means she has everything to gain, starting with the RAW Women’s Championship. Belair shakes her head and says she heard Bliss and sympathizes with her, but she doesn’t believe Bliss when she says she can’t explain what happened when she did the change last week. She knows what Bliss is capable of and she’s seen what Wyatt is capable of. Bliss says Belair is making this about Wyatt when it’s all about her. She says Wyatt is no threat to Belair, but Bliss is. She’s been winning titles since before Belair came in and she will do it again. Belair tells her to come do it then. Saxton cuts them off and says we’re looking forward to the match. Wyatt’s logo flashes on the screen in the background. Saxton thanks them. Belair thanks him and turns to leave but Bliss grabs a vase of roses, then smashes it over the back of Belair’s head. Bliss walks away as Saxton calls for help to tend to Belair. Bliss vs. Belair is announced for the January 2 RAW from Nashville.
MATCH #4: Winner Takes All Ladder Match:
The Miz vs. Dexter Lumis
We see the ladders around the ring with two bags of money hanging up high above the ring. The music hits and out first comes The Miz as Mike Rome does the introductions. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and out comes Dexter Lumis with Johnny Gargano. The bell rings and Lumis slithers at Miz. They end up on the floor and they go at it. Lumis sends Miz face-first into a ladder and he goes down. Lumis slides Miz into the ring, then goes to push a ladder in but Miz dropkicks it into him, sending him back on the floor.
Miz gets the ladder catapulted back into him and he goes down. Lumis brings the ladder in, and they battle for it in a tug-of-war now. Lumis rams Miz back into the corner with the ladder. Lumis puts Miz back into the corner with a ladder, then traps him there with the ladder bridge. Lumis rams the ladder into Miz in the corner a few times. Lumis with a big superplex from the corner ladder bridge. Miz ends up taking a low ladder shot.
Lumis brings another ladder into the ring. He’s all alone as he stands the ladder up under the money bags. Lumis climbs but Miz rushes up the ladder to meet him at the top. They trade shots up high now. They get their hands on the money, but the fight continues. Lumis blocks a shot and then the ladder is tipped over, sending them both crashing into the ropes down below. We go back to commercial with both Superstars down on the mat.
Back from the break and Miz is close to taking the money, but Lumis stops him. They fight up top and Lumis knocks Miz to the mat. Miz tips the ladder over and Lumis hits the ropes. Miz then climbs up to retrieve the money, but Lumis grabs his boots, pulling him down. Miz fights but Lumis applies The Silence. Miz scrambles to the apron but the hold is still applied. Miz drops Lumis into the rope and the edge of the apron to break free.
Miz buries Lumis under a ladder, then slams it on him a few times. Miz now destroys Lumis with the ladder legs and steel chair shots to boos. Fans chant for ladders now. Miz looks under the ring but doesn’t bring out any tables, and fans boo. Miz shoves Gargano now. Gargano charges but the referee gets in the way. Miz kicks Gargano down at ringside, then mounts him with right hands. Miz uses the ladder on Gargano, then tosses him into the barrier. Miz knocks Gargano over the barrier into the crowd with a running ladder shot.
Miz poses to more boos at ringside. Lumis catches Miz with a big side-slam on the edge of the announce table now, putting him down on top of the tabletop piece. Fans chant for tables now. Lumis places Miz on top of the announce table, then climbs up to the top of a ladder. Lumis sits up top and then leaps but Miz moves, and Lumis goes crashing through the announce table by himself. Fans chant “holy shit!” now.
Miz brings the ladder in and starts climbing for the money. Lumis rushes back in and meets him at the top of the ladder. Lumis knocks Miz to the mat. Lumis climbs but Bronson Reed appears in the ring, making his WWE return. Reed sends Lumis face-first into the ladder, then levels him with a running splash. Reed goes to the top and hits the big Tsunami splash to Lumis. Reed pulls Miz back to his feet and helps him to the ladder. Miz climbs up and grabs the money for the win.
Winner: The Miz
After the match: The Miz celebrates as the music hits and Reed looks on. We go to replays. Miz raises the money in the air and celebrates with Reed.
BACKSTAGE: Seth Rollins is getting ready for his appearance. He throws his new custom Iowa t-shirt on the head of a staffer.
We see what has happened tonight with The Bloodline.
MATCH #5: One-On-One Match:
AJ Styles vs. Sami Zayn
We go back to the ring and out comes AJ Styles by himself. Corey Graves says The Good Brothers are receiving medical attention from the earlier attack by The Bloodline. AJ hits the ring, and we go back to commercial.
Back from the break and out comes Sami Zayn by himself. The bell hits and they go at it. AJ unloads and nails a backbreaker. Sami kicks AJ and mounts some offense now. AJ counters a move and nails a back elbow. AJ with a pumphandle Gutbuster for a 2 count. Sami retreats to the floor as the referee counts.
AJ launches himself out of the ring with a big forearm to drop Sami. AJ brings it back in the ring and looks to springboard in, but Sami suckers him in and drops him over the top rope. Sami mounts AJ with right hands now. Sami keeps control and works AJ around the ring. Sami charges but AJ rocks him and talks some trash. Sami counters but AJ blocks a suplex attempt. AJ with a big neckbreaker in the middle of the ring.
Sami rolls to the floor as the referee begins to count. AJ with a sliding knee to the jaw from the apron. AJ with a moonsault into an inverted DDT from the apron, dropping Sami at ringside. AJ brings Sami back in. AJ calls for the Phenomenal Forearm but Sami hits the top rope, which sends AJ tumbling out to the floor. We go to commercial with AJ down at ringside.
Back from the break and Sami has AJ up top. They end up on the mat and AJ hits a big Rack Bomb for a close 2 count. Sami blocks the Styles Clash and kicks AJ into the corner. They tangle out of the corner and Sami drops AJ with the Brainbuster for a close 2 count. Sami is a bit frustrated now. Sami with punches while AJ fights up from his knees. They trade strikes in the middle of the ring now. AJ drops Sami with a pele kick but they’re both down.
AJ tries for the inverted DDT from the corner again, but it’s blocked, and Sami launches him into the turnbuckles with the Exploder. Sami readies for the Helluva Kick now while AJ is down. AJ blocks it and rolls Sami into the Calf Crusher. Sami breaks the hold by getting the bottom rope.
We see Solo Sikoa marching down the stairs in the crowd now. Sami takes advantage of the distraction and rolls AJ up for 2. Sami rocks AJ into the corner. Sami runs into boots. AJ calls for the Phenomenal Forearm but he stops and goes to ringside to attack Solo as he comes over the barrier. AJ drops Solo but Sami attacks from behind. AJ counters and slams Sami head-first into the steel steps, then the announce table. AJ rolls Sami back in but Solo hits AJ with the Samoan Spike while the referee isn’t looking. Sami takes advantage and drops AJ with the Blue Thunderbomb for the pin to win.
Winner: Sami Zayn
After the match: The music hits as Sami joins Solo at ringside. Adam Pearce comes out and yells at them both as they head to the back.
Seth Rollins is shown backstage dancing around. Back to commercial.
A “Best of 2022” format is confirmed for next week’s RAW.
Back from the break and out comes Seth Rollins for a pop from his hometown crowd. Rollins takes the mic and welcomes us to Monday Night Rollins. Fans chant “welcome home!” now.
Rollins says what a night it has been. He says The Bloodline has been attacking everyone but him. Rollins tells The Bloodline to take a message to Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, and that is – Mondays do not belong to you, they belong to The Visionary, The Revolutionary, to Seth freakin’ Rollins. The music hits and out comes WWE United States Champion Austin Theory to interrupt. Their title match was confirmed for January 2.
Fans boo and chant “you suck!” as Theory enters the ring. Rollins plays to the crowd for a pop and says just to be clear, Theory sucks, right? Fans agree. Theory says nothing belongs to Rollins. Theory brings up how Rollins says this Championship was THE Championship of RAW, and that could mean only one thing – The Champ Is Here! Fans boo some more. Theory says whether Rollins likes it or not, The Austin Theory Era is forever, and this is just the beginning. Fans continue booing. Theory says whether Rollins likes it or not, he will pass the torch and if he doesn’t, Theory will take it from his cold, legendary fingers. Rollins says Merry Christmas to you, too, kid. Rollins tells him to keep his cool because we don’t want him ending up like Bobby Lashley. Theory says Rollins is only here because Lashley took his anger out on officials, not Rollins. Theory says Rollins got lucky like he has his entire career. Rollins wonders why Theory is so angry because he’s young, in great shape, looks phenomenal, and while he does suck… a “you suck!” chant starts back up. Theory raises the United Startes Championship. Rollins says Theory has grown up, he’s no longer Mr. Selfie or daddy’s little boy, he is the United States Champion but as much as the title means, there is one thing that means more, and Theory knows deep down he will never have or be, as long as Rollins is here, and that is… he will never be Rollins. Fans pop.
Rollins says Theory is not on his level. Fans sing Rollins’ theme now as Rollins taunts Theory. Theory says he sees right through Rollins. He asks how many times Rollins has been given the ball only to fumble it. Theory says Rollins has seen the mountain top but that was only a peak, and Theory is coming for Mount Everest. Theory goes on and says one day Rollins will realize he was only the third most successful member of The Shield. How does that sound? Rollins gets hyped up and says he is the mountain top, he is Everest. The Championship doesn’t make the man, the man makes the Championship, so let’s find out what kind of man, what kind of champion, Theory is, right now. Rollins challenges Theory to a fight. Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos appear in the front row now. Rollins says we’ve got company, he and Theory can deal with this later. Rollins and Theory prepare to fight side-by-side now. Theory grabs his United States Championship and runs away as The Usos hit the apron.
Fans boo as Rollins is left all alone. The Usos enter the ring but Rollins attacks. They beat him down. The music hits and out comes Kevin Owens to make the save to a big pop. Jimmy Uso attacks at ringside but Owens sends him into the barrier. Owens goes in and fights with Jey Uso now. Rollins and Owens clear the ring of The Usos as fans cheer them on. Adam Pearce and officials come down to prevent The Usos from running back in. Rollins says it’s nice to see Owens again. Rollins proposes a match and Owens agrees. Pearce makes the match official. Rollins’ music starts back up as The Usos head to the back.
Becky Lynch is backstage with words for Bayley. She says the best version of Bayley is a solo act, and she wants that version tonight. She says they are a lot alike – they’ve been underestimated and under-appreciated, they rose up and changed the game, and when it’s all said and done, both will have careers they are very proud of. They’ve both done things they’re not so proud of, but the difference is, Lynch did those all by herself. She goes on and says while Bayley took her out for months, she didn’t even have the decency to do it by herself. If you’re going to stab Becky in the back, have the decency to hold the knife herself. Lynch says one-on-one or one-on-three, either way she will be ready. Win or lose, she will die on her own sword and Bayley can’t say the same thing.
MATCH #6: Women’s One-On-One Match:
Becky Lynch vs. Bayley
We go back to the ring and out comes Damage CTRL – Bayley with WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Dakota Kai and IYO SKY. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and out comes Becky Lynch to a pop as Damage CTRL looks on. The bell rings and they go at it. Lynch works on Bayley’s arm early on, grounding her. Bayley fights back and clubs Lynch. Bayley talks some trash as they tangle in the middle of the ring. Lynch rolls Bayley for 2.
Lynch plays to the crowd to anger Bayley. SKY and Kai look on as Lynch takes Bayley back down by her arm. Bayley capitalizes off a distraction, then kicks Lynch in the corner. Lynch mounts some offense and takes Bayley down. Lynch with a clothesline and a big kick to send Bayley to the floor. Lynch leaps off the apron with a flying right hand to drop Bayley at ringside for a pop.
Lynch brings it back in, but Bayley rolls back to the apron to avoid a pin. Lynch approaches but Bayley counters and sends her face-first into the ring post. Lynch falls to the floor and is down as we go back to commercial.
Back from the break and Lynch is down in the middle of the ring. Bayley talks some trash and covers for 2. Lynch fights back and nails a kick. They go on and trade strikes in the middle of the ring now as fans go along with each blow. Lynch with a back kick and a springboard kick to the face.
Lynch with the Bexploder suplex for a pop. Lynch sends Bayley into the turnbuckles, then kicks her down. Lynch with the springboard leg drop in the corner. Bayley kicks out at 2. They go at it in the corner and Bayley kicks the leg out. Bayley with a 2 count, then a big suplex for another close 2 count. Bayley shows a bit of frustration now as Kai and SKY cheer her on from ringside. Lynch back-slides Bayley for 2. Bayley with a back kick to put Lynch down, then a sliding lariat.
Bayley goes for a Bayley-to-Belly suplex but it’s blocked. They tangle and Lynch drops Bayley for a 2 count. Lynch with kicks while Bayley is on the apron. Lynch comes off the middle rope, but Bayley moves. Lynch struggles some more and gets caught with the Bayley-to-Belly suplex. Lynch kicks out just in time and Bayley is frustrated now. Fans chant for Lynch. Bayley yells at Lynch to get up, slapping her around and talking trash. Lynch rocks her. Lynch blocks the Rose Plant and nails an Angle Slam but they’re both down in the middle of the ring now.
Bayley runs into an uppercut in the corner. Bayley rocks Lynch and climbs to the top but gets sent back to the mat. Lynch with a big Diamond Dust from the corner for another close 2 count. Lynch tackles Lynch and uses the ropes for leverage on a 2 count as the referee catches her. Lynch goes for the Man-Handle Slam, but SKY and Kai pull Bayley to safety on the floor. Lynch with a baseball slide to knock them back.
Lynch grabs a TV monitor and threatens SKY and Kai as they corner her at ringside. The referee ejects SKY and Kai to the back, and Damage CTRL is not happy. Kai ends up in the ring as Lynch kicks her. Bayley comes from behind and hits Lynch with the TV monitor while the referee is distracted by Kai and SKY. Bayley follows up with the Rose Plant for the pin to win.
Winner: Bayley
After the match: The music hits as Damage CTRL celebrates.
The Usos are backstage warming up for the main event. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and the announcers hype tonight’s main event, and we see what led to the match. Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins are backstage having some friendly words. Owens says what has happened no longer matters as tonight is all about beating the hell out of The Bloodline.
MAIN EVENT: Tag Team Match:
Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso vs. Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins
We go back to the ring for tonight’s main event and out first comes Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos – Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso. The Usos are all alone as they head to the ring to pose. Back to commercial.
Back from the break and The Usos are looking on from the ring as Kevin Owens makes his way out first to a pop. Out next comes Seth Rollins to a big hometown pop for this non-title match. Rollins and Owens attack before the bell hits. Owens and Jimmy are fighting at ringside, while Rollins has Jey in the ring. The bell rings as Rollins has Jey down in the corner.
Rollins mounts Jey with right hands in the corner as fans count along. Rollins drops Jey with a back elbow as fans sing his song some more. Owens tags in and rocks Jey while Rollins holds him. Owens keeps control and clotheslines Jey. Owens taunts Jimmy. Owens with a big right to Jey. Owens beats Jey around and taunts him, asking where Sami Zayn is. Jey runs into a big boot by Owens. Jey ends up dropping Owens and knocking Rollins off the apron. We go to commercial.
Back from the break and Owens drops Jimmy with a big DDT after Jimmy misses a corner splash. Jey and Rollins tag in at the same time and they go at it. Rollins gets the upperhand and hits a Slingblade. Rollins waits in the corner and rocks Jey with an elbow. Rollins with a backbreaker for a 2 count. Rollins plays to the crowd now and they sing his theme.
Rollins misses a Stomp. Jey tags out but Jimmy gets superkicked. Rollins rocks Uso and goes to the top, nailing a big crossbody on both of the champions as they stand together. Owens tags in and goes to the top but Jey superkicks Rollins in front of the announcers. Owens hits the Frogsplash on Jimmy, but he kicks out just in time. Owens goes back to the top for the Swanton Bomb, but Jimmy gets his knees up and Owens lands hard.
Solo Sikoa comes over the barrier, but Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson immediately attack him at ringside. Jey runs the ring and leaps out, taking Gallows and Anderson down at ringside. Rollins runs the ring and leaps over now, taking Jey and Solo down at ringside to a big pop. Solo gets up and charges but Rollins side-steps and Solo hits the ring post face-first. Rollins with a Stomp to Jey at ringside. Jimmy takes Owens to the top now for a superplex. Owens fights back.
We see WWE United States Champion Austin Theory reach over the barrier from the crowd, dropping Rollins with a belt shot to the head at ringside. Fans boo. Jimmy still has Owens up top but they’re going at it. Owens knocks Jimmy to the mat but runs into a big superkick. Jimmy covers for 2 and he can’t believe Owens kicked out. Fans chant “this is awesome!” now.
Jimmy goes to the top for the big splash, but he has to roll through as Owens moves. Jimmy blocks the Stunner, Owens blocks the superkick. Owens with a superkick of his own. Jimmy blocks the Pop-Up Powerbomb. Jimmy charges again but this time Owens hits the Pop-Up Powerbomb for the pin to win in the middle of the ring.
Winners: Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins
After the match: Owens stands tall in the ring as his music hits. He looks out to Rollins, who is down and trying to recover at ringside. Owens poses in the corner now as we go to replays. Owens is celebrating now when Sami Zayn comes from behind. Owens turns around and Sami backs up into the corner. They face off and have a few words, but Sami exits the ring before a fight breaks out. Fans boo as Sami leaves. Sami joins The Usos and Sikoa at the bottom of the ramp now. The announcers hype the upcoming RAW and SmackDown episodes. Owens yells at The Bloodline from the ring as Rollins gets back to his feet at ringside. The final LIVE RAW of 2022 goes off the air.
