9/4 WWE RAW Results – The show kicks off with a recap of the highlights from the Payback pay-per-view event, setting the stage for tonight’s action.
We are live from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, where Jey Uso makes his entrance, entering through the crowd, ready to address the WWE Universe.
Jey Uso begins by expressing his appreciation for the enthusiastic crowd’s warm welcome. He goes on to share his sentiments about being back on RAW, stating that he’s missed everyone despite only being absent for a few weeks – it felt much longer to him. He opens up about the challenging situations he had to face within his own family, hinting at the ongoing conflicts within his wrestling lineage.
However, an unexpected opportunity arose when Cody Rhodes reached out to him, offering a chance to be a prominent figure on Monday nights as a singles competitor. Jey acknowledges that this decision might have upset some people backstage, possibly making him a few adversaries, but he emphasizes that he’s now standing alone and ready to make a name for himself. He proudly announces his presence in the audience’s city.
As Jey finishes sharing his thoughts, the familiar music of Sami Zayn hits, and the outspoken Superstar makes his way to the ring, seemingly ready to address Jey and the WWE Universe.
Sami Zayn starts by being straightforward, acknowledging the mixed feelings backstage regarding Jey Uso’s arrival. He mentions that even he and Kevin Owens don’t necessarily share the same perspective on Jey. However, Sami asserts that the core issue lies not with the locker room or Jey but between the two of them.
Expressing his genuine happiness about Jey’s RAW debut, Sami emphasizes that he knows Jey well and the difficulties he faced breaking free from his previous alliances. Sami recognizes Jey as a true main-event caliber talent. Despite not expecting instant friendship, Sami conveys his pride in Jey’s accomplishments and extends a handshake as a sign of goodwill.
Initially, Jey hesitates, placing his hands behind his back, but then, as a sign of reconciliation, Jey offers his hand. Sami, in turn, surprises Jey by giving him a warm hug, and Jey reciprocates the gesture, indicating the potential for a positive connection between the two Superstars.
As Drew McIntyre heads to the ring for his tag team match, Jey Uso starts making his way up the aisle. The two share an intense stare-down. To prevent any confrontation, Sami Zayn returns, ensuring that things don’t escalate further. Matt Riddle also emerges for the tag match, locking eyes with Jey, while Sami attempts to keep the peace between them. The tension in the arena is palpable as the Superstars prepare for their upcoming bout.
– A video package airs, featuring Nakamura. Nakamura admits he underestimated Seth Rollins’ determination to hold onto the title but reminds everyone that he was the one left standing after their last encounter. He asserts that he will be the reason Rollins relinquishes the title and that he will become the World Champion.
Backstage:
Ricochet is seen talking to Adam Pearce. However, Pearce interrupts their conversation to address Seth Rollins. Pearce expresses concern, stating that medical personnel advised against Seth’s appearance tonight. Seth insists that if he can still walk, he can fight.
Ricochet, showing respect for Seth, acknowledges what he and Nakamura did at Payback. He offers his assistance, suggesting that together they can run the show. However, Seth assures Ricochet that he’s perfectly capable of handling things on his own.
We go to commercial.
Drew McIntyre and Matt Riddle vs. The Viking Raiders in a Tornado Tag Match
Drew McIntyre and Matt Riddle clash with the Viking Raiders, Erik and Ivar, in an intense tag team match. The action starts with Drew delivering a powerful punch to Erik, while Riddle follows up with a well-placed kick to Ivar. Drew proceeds to execute a spinebuster on Ivar, setting up Matt for a flawless moonsault.
However, the Viking Raiders quickly turn the tide, sending Drew out of the ring and focusing their attack on Riddle. Ivar crushes Riddle with a splash, Erik delivers a series of forearms, and Drew finds himself on the receiving end of some brutal kicks.
Amidst the chaos, Matt Riddle’s desire for a table becomes apparent, and Drew McIntyre obliges by retrieving one from beneath the ring. The crowd erupts in excitement at the sight of the table. Ivar takes advantage of the distraction, attacking Riddle from behind, while Erik and Ivar gang up on Drew at ringside.
Despite the Viking Raiders’ efforts, Drew manages to send Ivar crashing into the announce table, while Matt unloads a barrage of chops and kicks on Erik. The action spills outside the ring, with Drew and Ivar battling near the ring steps. A series of chops and strikes ensue, with each team giving their all to gain the upper hand.
Drew attempts to set up for his finishing move, the Future Shock DDT, on Erik. However, Ivar intervenes and forces Drew to collide shoulder-first with the ring post. Meanwhile, Matt Riddle engages in a striking exchange with Ivar, but Erik trips him up, creating more chaos in the ring.
The match escalates when Erik and Ivar introduce a table into the ring, clearly intent on using it to their advantage.
Matt Riddle valiantly attempts to fend off his opponents, delivering a series of forearms. However, Ivar retaliates with a powerful kick, and the table is positioned ominously in the center of the ring. Ivar continues his onslaught by slamming Matt’s head into the announce table. As Ivar ascends the ropes for a high-risk move, Drew McIntyre intervenes, targeting Ivar’s back with relentless forearms.
Drew, along with Matt Riddle, attempts to execute a double superplex through the table. However, Erik has other plans and shoves the table over, preventing the devastating move. Erik scores a near fall on Drew shortly after.
The action remains intense as Drew and Matt try to regain control. Drew unleashes a series of powerful maneuvers, including a Death Valley Driver on Ivar. He sets up for his finishing move, the Claymore Kick, but Erik pulls Ivar out of harm’s way just in time. Drew then takes the fight to Erik and Ivar outside the ring, adjusting the announce table in the process.
Ivar makes a stunning dive over the announce table onto Drew, while Erik engages in a brutal exchange with Drew on the floor. Drew ultimately sends Ivar over the announce table and delivers a forearm to Erik. In a daring move, Drew decides to rearrange the announce table.
Ivar and Erik unite for a potentially devastating Ragnarok maneuver through the table, but Matt Riddle rushes to the rescue, thwarting their plans. Riddle enters the ring, positioning the table in the center as well. With Erik on the table, Matt ascends the turnbuckles, ready to unleash a high-impact move.
The Viking Raiders’ cries for Valhalla resonate through the arena, causing Matt to lose his balance and fall from the turnbuckles. Ivar seizes the opportunity with a spinning kick, and Kofi Kingston enters the fray, taking on Erik and Ivar with a series of kicks.
However, in a sudden twist of events, Kofi inadvertently strikes Matt Riddle with his Trouble in Paradise finisher. Erik and Ivar capitalize on the confusion, lawn-darting Kofi into Drew McIntyre and executing the Ragnarok through the table on Matt for the three-count victory.
Winners: The Viking Raiders
– The Intercontinental Championship takes the spotlight with a tribute to its rich history, featuring a slideshow of former champions.
– Seth Rollins makes his way to the ring as we go to commercial.
In the Arena:
Seth Rollins commends Shinsuke Nakamura for delivering on his promise at Payback, stating that Nakamura inflicted considerable damage on him during their title match. Seth even admits to moments of doubt, unsure if he could rise to continue the fight. However, with a triumphant grin, he reaffirms his status as the reigning World Champion.
Seth’s tone takes a more sinister turn as he recounts the aftermath of their clash. He paints a vivid picture of himself being pushed out of the arena in a wheelchair by his wife while Nakamura was able to walk away unscathed. Seth calls out to Nakamura, challenging him to make his dreams come true by facing him once more in the ring.
The unmistakable strains of Shinsuke Nakamura’s entrance theme fill the arena as he makes his way to the stage, poised and ready to respond to Seth’s summons. With an inviting gesture, Seth encourages Nakamura to join him in the ring, seemingly offering him a title match right then and there.
However, Nakamura, sporting a sly smile, hesitates as he walks toward the ring, creating an air of intrigue and uncertainty. He eventually stops and turns back, prompting Seth to express confusion. The language barrier comes into play as Nakamura responds in Japanese, leaving Seth bewildered but assuming that Nakamura has accepted his challenge. Seth eagerly anticipates the showdown.
But then, Nakamura delivers the unexpected with a simple yet firm “no,” leaving Seth flabbergasted and the WWE Universe eagerly awaiting Nakamura’s next move.
As Seth Rollins eagerly awaits a response from Shinsuke Nakamura, the Japanese superstar delivers another decisive “no.” Seth appears increasingly perplexed by Nakamura’s refusal to accept the challenge, leading to an amusing back-and-forth exchange of “no” between the two.
Growing frustrated, Seth asserts that he’s here to work and that Nakamura will receive his comeuppance. Without further ado, Seth charges toward Nakamura in the aisle, initiating a brawl between the two. Their fists fly as they exchange punches, igniting a chaotic scene.
Security personnel rush to the scene to intervene and separate the brawlers. Just as the situation seems to be under control, Nakamura seizes an opportunity, delivering a kick to Seth’s back, sending him sprawling.
Ricochet makes his entrance and immediately targets Nakamura. Ricochet joins the fray, and security rushes to restrain both competitors.
We go to commercial.
Backstage:
As the show returns from the commercial break, Seth Rollins, seemingly determined to handle the situation, confidently asserts that he can manage it himself. However, Adam Pearce, the WWE official, intervenes and cautions Seth. Pearce expresses his concern, stating that he’s attempting to help Seth avoid making a reckless decision.
Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Ricochet
The match starts with Shinsuke Nakamura quickly rolling out of the ring as the bell rings, trying to create some distance from Ricochet. However, Ricochet follows him to the outside and begins his assault with a series of forearm strikes. Ricochet then showcases his agility by flipping off the apron and taking down Nakamura with a head scissors takedown.
Back inside the ring, Ricochet continues his offense with a dropkick and an uppercut to Nakamura. He attempts a suplex, but Nakamura blocks it with a waist lock. Ricochet manages to break free with an elbow strike and a chop to Nakamura. However, Nakamura counters by hitting Ricochet while he’s in the ropes, disrupting Ricochet’s attempt at a springboard move.
Nakamura then climbs the turnbuckles and delivers a knee strike to Ricochet, who is still caught in the ropes. Nakamura follows up with a series of chops and places Ricochet in the ropes once again. Nakamura kicks Ricochet and executes a sliding German suplex, nearly securing a pinfall. He continues his control with a rear chin lock, and Ricochet fights back with punches. Nakamura responds with a knee to Ricochet’s midsection, a snap mare, and a knee drop, getting another close near fall.
During the match, Nakamura gains control with a reverse chin lock, but Ricochet battles back with a series of forearms. Ricochet attempts a handspring move, but Nakamura counters with a well-placed kick. Ricochet retaliates with a chop, but Nakamura responds with a kick and a unique Jericho-style cover for a near fall. Nakamura follows up with a punch and chokes Ricochet in the corner.
However, Ricochet manages to block Nakamura’s suplex attempt and executes a gourdbuster, followed by targeted knee strikes to Nakamura’s ribs. Ricochet also delivers a jawbreaker, and Nakamura replies with a knee to Ricochet’s midsection and another chop. Ricochet counters with a handspring back elbow.
As the match unfolds, Ricochet performs a head scissors and a corner cross body. He kicks the turnbuckle while Nakamura’s head is resting on it. Ricochet then surprises Nakamura with a shooting star press, earning a near fall. Nakamura heads to the top rope but misses a 450 splash, landing on his feet. Both competitors narrowly miss their kicks, leading to Nakamura delivering a spinning heel kick. Ricochet responds with Recoil for another near fall.
Ricochet attempts a splash in the corner, but Nakamura evades it, connects with a knee to the midsection, and follows up with a running knee to the head. Nakamura then misses a knee drop off the apron, allowing Ricochet to counter with a back heel kick and a cannonball off the apron.
Nakamura retaliates by sending Ricochet into the ring post and the ringside barrier, even using a chair to strike Ricochet, resulting in a disqualification.
Winner by DQ: Ricochet
After the match, Nakamura intensifies his attack, placing a chair around Ricochet’s head and threatening Kinshasa. However, Seth Rollins makes his entrance and takes Nakamura down, leading to a chaotic brawl involving security personnel.
As the security team tries to separate them, Rollins performs a flip dive over the top rope, taking out some security members and Nakamura. Nakamura pushes Rollins into the ring steps, and then, in a tense moment, Ricochet accidentally strikes the ring post with the chair.
Meanwhile, Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley continue watching the action on a monitor backstage. Rhea says “Not tonight”.
– We take a look back at what happened during the cage match between Trish Stratus, Becky Lynch and Zoey Srark.
Backstage:
Zoey Stark is interviewed by Jackie Redmond, and she discusses her partnership with Trish Stratus. Zoey expresses great respect for Trish, emphasizing that Trish has proven herself to be one of the greatest of all time. Zoey also asserts that nobody pushes her around.
Shayna Baszler interrupts the interview and confronts Zoey. Shayna questions when Zoey plans to get rid of the “dead weight” like Shayna did with Ronda Rousey. Zoey fires back by stating that they have some unfinished business and suggests that they settle who the baddest woman in WWE truly is.
– The Judgment Day makes its way to the ring full of gold as we go to commercial.
In the Arena:
Damian Priest addresses the audience and asks everyone to rise for the group that is currently dripping in gold, THE Judgment Day. Dominik Mysterio begins to speak, but he is met with boos from the crowd. Dom mentions that they followed Rhea Ripley’s instructions and brought home all the gold. He highlights that Rhea successfully defended her title, while Damian and Finn won the tag titles. Finn Balor expresses gratitude towards Dom and congratulates him on his anniversary with The Judgment Day. Finn acknowledges that he has had some issues with Damian in the past but emphasizes that they are now the tag team champions. Finn also thanks JD McDonagh for having his back for the past 20 years and playfully thanks himself for reaching his most recent career milestone as “Grand Slam Finn.”
Rhea Ripley takes the microphone and mentions that she gave the group an ultimatum last week, and they rose to the occasion, proving that they are a true family. However, she expresses frustration that the focus is not on The Judgment Day and their accomplishments but rather on Jey Uso and the Bloodline. Rhea boldly states that the Bloodline has fallen, and The Judgment Day is now the most dominant faction in WWE. Damian Priest chimes in, saying that with all the gold…
JD McDonagh interrupts and makes his way to the ring. Damian Priest jokes that he was starting to like JD, so he better make this interruption good.
JD explains that he’s here because of something Rhea said – that big changes were needed in The Judgment Day. He mentions that the Money in the Bank briefcase has to go, as they no longer need it with all the gold they have. JD presents a new briefcase, Senor Money in the Bank, for Damian Priest.
Priest starts to talk about this new development, but Sami Zayn’s music interrupts him again. Sami tells The Judgment Day that they may feel good about themselves, but it took all five of them to take the titles from him and Kevin Owens. Sami accuses them of being champion-stealing turds and questions whether they thought he and Kevin would let it slide.
Sami Zayn continues, stating that if he’s being honest, the one responsible for costing them the championship is none other than Dom Mysterio. Sami directly challenges Dom, asking if he has the courage to face him.
JD McDonagh steps in and asserts that Dom won’t be fighting anyone tonight. He suggests that Dom isn’t the only one who cost them the championship and questions why they shouldn’t fight him instead.
Sami responds by saying that no one deserves a more significant beating than JD, and he’s going to get it tonight!
Backstage:
Gunther delivers a passionate message in German, emphasizing his own importance and legacy. He directs his words at Chad Gable, stating that Gable believes he can stand in the way of Gunther and his historic legacy. Gunther declares that tonight, history is on the verge of being made, and he asserts that Chad Gable does not belong in the history books, but Gunther does. He confidently proclaims that his name will be remembered forever, as he plans to become the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion in history.
We go to commercial.
Backstage:
Raquel Rodriguez approaches Adam Pearce and inquires if they are on the same page. Pearce responds that he will address the matter.
Chelsea Green enters the scene and dismissively comments that she doesn’t wait behind individuals like Raquel. Pearce explains that Piper Niven isn’t medically cleared, and Chelsea dismisses the notion of cursed titles. Pearce suggests that perhaps it’s not the titles that are cursed, alluding to Raquel’s loss on Saturday. Green retorts that Raquel lost and was dominated, prompting Pearce to confirm their match for tonight as official.
Shayna Baszler vs. Zoey Stark
They lock up, and Shayna Baszler starts with a side headlock takedown, but Zoey Stark counters with a head scissors. Zoey follows up with a dropkick and a side headlock takedown of her own. Shayna escapes and focuses on Zoey’s arm, stomping on it. Shayna whips Zoey into the corner, but Zoey attempts to float over, only for Shayna to prevent it. Shayna then applies a Kirifuda Clutch, but Zoey manages to break free. Zoey rolls up Shayna for a near fall.
Zoey attempts a baseball slide, but Shayna dodges, and Shayna goes for another Kirifuda Clutch, this time on the floor. She eventually releases the hold after ramming Zoey into the announce table. Zoey counters with a slingshot twisting splash for a near fall. Zoey sends Shayna into the turnbuckles and targets her shoulder. Shayna reverses Zoey’s attempt to send her into the turnbuckles, causing Zoey to hit them shoulder-first. Shayna then targets Zoey’s arm with a double wrist lock.
Zoey counters with a rollup for a near fall, and Shayna responds with a near fall of her own. Shayna transitions into an armbar, but Zoey breaks free with an arm drag and a back elbow. Zoey follows up with a thrust kick and a series of clotheslines. She hits a flying back elbow and a German suplex for another near fall. Zoey sets up for her Z360, but Shayna counters. Shayna attempts the Kirifuda Clutch once more, but Zoey escapes and sends Shayna to the apron with a forearm. Zoey finishes the sequence with a splash off the apron onto Shayna.
Zoey Stark misses the slingshot twisting splash back in the ring, and Shayna Baszler seizes the opportunity to lock in the Kirifuda Clutch once more. Zoey struggles to escape the hold, but Shayna takes her down to the mat. Zoey inches closer to the ropes, nearly reaching them, but Shayna pulls her back to the center of the ring. The referee eventually calls for the bell as Zoey is unable to continue.
Winner: Shayna Baszler
After the match, Shayna and Zoey talk about how they did better than Trish or Ronda.
Backstage:
In The Judgment Day’s clubhouse, Finn Balor discusses the idea of bringing JD McDonagh into the group with Damian Priest. Priest suggests that JD needs to prove himself first. Finn acknowledges that they might not be champions if it weren’t for JD’s help. Dom Mysterio is okay with the idea, and Rhea Ripley agrees, saying they should see how JD fares against Sami Zayn tonight.
As Damian Priest and Finn Balor leave, Rhea instructs Dom to ensure that everything goes smoothly with JD McDonagh.
We go to commercial.
Raquel Rodriguez vs. Chelsea Green
Raquel Rodriguez faces Chelsea Green in a match. The bout begins with Green attempting to evade Raquel, but the latter catches her. Raquel displays her dominance by tossing Green around. Green tries to kick Raquel, focusing on her injured knee. Despite Green’s attacks, Raquel responds with a boot and a fallaway slam. Green climbs the turnbuckle, but Raquel catches her during a crossbody attempt. Green slaps Raquel, who retaliates with a clothesline and finishes the match with a Tejana Bomb for the three-count.
Winner: Raquel Rodriguez
Raquel Rodriguez takes the opportunity to address the situation regarding her championship rematch. She informs the audience that she spoke with Adam Pearce, and has successfully secured her rematch for the Women’s Title. Furthermore, she emphasizes that Dom will no longer be a factor in her upcoming title match, as he is barred from ringside. Raquel confidently announces that she will be facing Rhea Ripley for the Women’s Title next week.
Backstage:
In a passionate promo, Chad Gable reflects on his journey and accomplishments leading up to this pivotal moment. He reminds Gunther that he’s already made history as an Olympian and a former Tag Team Champion. Gable asserts that tonight, he has a chance to further solidify his legacy and prove to everyone, including his family in the front row, that he’s more than just a tag team specialist. He acknowledges Gunther’s desire to hold onto the Intercontinental Title but asserts that his own determination to win it is even stronger.
– The Miz makes his way to the ring as we go to commercial.
– We are back with a look at what happened when Kofi Kingston tried to get involved in the Tornado Tag Match earlier tonight.
Backstage:
Drew McIntyre confronts Kofi Kingston backstage, still upset about their recent interactions. Riddle steps in, trying to mediate the situation. Drew expresses his concerns about their accidental mishaps, like Drew inadvertently hitting Xavier Woods with a chair, and Kofi questioning if last week’s accident was truly unintentional. Kofi apologizes, but Drew warns him that he’ll be keeping an eye out for any more “accidents” in the future. The tension between them remains palpable.
The Miz TV:
The Miz welcomes everyone to MizTV, expressing his desire to shed light on the controversy surrounding his loss at Payback. He insists that he did not truly lose and was instead victimized for exposing LA Knight as a fraud. The Miz introduces his guest, John Cena, but there’s no one present, or perhaps he’s invisible.
Miz proceeds to taunt “Cena,” claiming that the crowd doesn’t like him and that he sabotaged Miz at Payback. He asks if “Cena” was paid off by LA Knight and conspired against him. Miz continues to mock Cena, saying he’ll translate for him.
Miz questions “Cena” about whether LA Knight should have his victory removed from the record, and he instructs the audience not to say “YEAH” or “YES” but to nod in agreement instead. Miz dismissively tells “Cena” to leave the ring. When “Cena” pushes Miz, Miz responds by taking off his jacket and delivering a Skull Crushing Finale to the invisible Cena.
Miz asserts that there’s nothing imaginary about what happened at Payback, blaming LA Knight for taking the easy way out. He challenges Knight to a one-on-one match with no guest referees, vowing to prove whose game it really is. Miz declares that the chants will stop, and LA Knight’s fairy tale will come to an end at his hands.
– We have a video package for the Intercontinental Title Match.
We go to commercial.
Backstage:
Jey Uso is seen walking backstage, and he takes a moment to have a conversation with Adam Pearce. Adam Pearce acknowledges that while some members of the locker room may not be thrilled about Jey Uso’s move to RAW, there will be trade compensation arranged for SmackDown. As Jey continues through the backstage area, Pearce encounters Tommaso Ciampa. The two of them engage in a conversation, and they eventually enter Pearce’s office to discuss further.
Sami Zayn vs. JD McDonagh
The match between Sami Zayn and JD McDonagh is underway. Sami starts strong, delivering a monkey flip to JD. He follows up with punches and a forceful Irish whip into the corner. Sami continues his attack with more punches and a hard Irish whip.
JD manages to counter Sami with punches and chops in the corner. Sami dodges a chop and responds with several chops of his own. Sami whips JD into the ropes, and JD tumbles over the top rope and onto the floor. Sami doesn’t let up, sending JD back into the ring, but JD quickly rolls out again and pulls Sami to the floor, slamming him into the apron, the announce table, and the ring post.
JD returns to the ring and poses for the crowd. He goes for a suplex on Sami, and after hitting it, he floats over for a near fall. Sami, however, manages to block JD’s next suplex attempt and retaliates with a suplex of his own.
JD McDonagh managed to secure the victory over Sami Zayn after some interference from Dom Mysterio. JD had set Sami up on the turnbuckles, but Sami fought back with punches. He attempted a superplex, but JD countered and hit a dropkick. JD got a near fall and then applied a reverse chin lock to wear Sami down.
Sami fought back with punches and executed a springboard clothesline. He followed it up with a series of punches and an Irish whip. Sami delivered a back body drop and prepared for a Blue Thunder Bomb but JD countered with elbows. Sami quickly recovered and executed a Michinoku Driver for a near fall.
Sami placed JD on the turnbuckles, looking to set up for the Helluva Kick. However, Dom Mysterio, who was at ringside, pulled JD out of the ring to avoid the move. Sami didn’t take kindly to Dom’s interference and attacked him, sending him into the announce table. Sami then reentered the ring to confront JD but got rolled up by JD, who secured the three-count for the win.
Winner: JD McDonagh
After the match, Sami attacks Dom and brings him into the ring. Sami with an exploder into the turnbuckles and JD pulls Sami out of the ring to stop him from hitting a Helluva Kick. JD tells Dom to get out of the ring. Sami with an exploder into the turnbuckles and a Helluva Kick to JD while Dom runs to the back.
– We go to what happened when Becky Lynch was interviewed after her win on Saturday and was confronted by NXT Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton.
– We look at photos of more former Intercontinental Champions.
We go to commercial.
Backstage:
Dominik Mysterio approached Jey Uso in the backstage area, acknowledging their shared experiences growing up in wrestling families with Hall of Fame fathers. Dom empathized with Jey, understanding the challenges of coming from a broken family and feeling like no one liked him. Dom talked about how he found a family with “Mami” and how The Judgment Day embraced him, offering Jey a potential place among them. Dom encouraged Jey to think about it and thanked him for his time, leaving the door open for Jey to consider joining their group.
– Next week Raquel Rodriguez faces Rhea Ripley for the Women’s Championship. Cody Rhodes will be on Raw.
WWE Intercontinental Championship
Gunther vs. Chad Gable
They lock up, and Gunther sends Chad Gable to the mat. They continue to grapple, with Gunther using his power advantage to gain control early. Gable attempts a Greco Roman knuckle lock, but Gunther kicks him instead. Gunther employs a side headlock takedown, followed by another one, but Gable escapes using a head scissors.
Gable tries to go for an ankle lock, but Gunther reaches the ropes. Gunther retaliates with a kick to the chest, chopping Gable down in the process. He continues to dominate with European uppercuts, forearms, and a slam, followed by a kick to Gable’s ribs. Gunther dishes out more punishment with boots and elbow strikes.
Gable manages to counter Gunther and applies a heel hook with a grapevine, using the ropes for added leverage. Gunther retaliates with a boot to the head, nearly securing a pinfall. The action intensifies with punches and chops as both competitors fight for control. Chad pulls down the straps and he chops Gunther and connects with forearms. Gunther puts Chad on the top turnbuckle and chops him. Gunther stretches Chad on the turnbuckles and Chad rolls to the floor.
As Gunther attempts a powerbomb, Chad Gable manages to counter and send both of them over the top rope and to the outside. Chad uses his agility to his advantage, making it difficult for Gunther to keep control. The two continue to exchange chops and strikes.
Chad Gable tries to mount a comeback, and he uses his technical prowess to target Gunther’s legs. He attempts to lock in an ankle lock, but Gunther manages to stay on his feet and deliver a chop to Chad.
The action spills to the outside as they both tumble over the top rope. It’s a back-and-forth battle with neither competitor willing to give an inch.
Chad executes a devastating German suplex on the arena floor, showing his determination to win. He sends Gunther back into the ring before the referee’s count reaches ten. Gunther retaliates with a powerful powerbomb but can’t secure the victory, as Chad manages to kick out just in time.
Gunther decides to take a risk and climbs to the top rope, looking for a high-impact move. However, Chad interrupts his plans, chopping him off the turnbuckles. Chad seizes the opportunity and hits a superplex, followed by a diving headbutt, but Gunther still kicks out at the last moment.
Chad attempts to apply his lethal ankle lock submission hold, but Gunther fights his way out of it with well-placed kicks. Chad goes for his Chaos Theory move, but Gunther counters it effectively. The tension escalates as both competitors relentlessly pursue victory.
The momentum shifts back and forth, with Chad attempting a moonsault from the turnbuckles, only to be met with Gunther’s raised feet. Chad refuses to back down and applies another ankle lock, this time grapevining Gunther’s leg and pulling him away from the ropes. Gunther struggles but manages to break free.
The final moments of the match see Gunther locking in a sleeper hold with a body scissors, slowly wearing down Chad. Chad valiantly tries to regain his footing with Gunther on his back, but he can’t overcome the relentless pressure. Gunther executes a devastating sleeper suplex followed by a powerful powerbomb and finally secures the victory with a lariat, ending this hard-fought contest.
Winner: Gunther
Gable’s family are shown in tears in the crowd, as Gunther celebrates and we go to credits.
–– Here is what’s in store for the show ––
- Fallout from WWE Payback
- Jey Uso returns to RAW as the newest roster member
- The Viking Raiders vs. Drew McIntyre and Matt Riddle in a Tag Team Tornado match
- WWE Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER defends against Chad Gable
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9/4 WWE RAW Results – Charlotte, NC
