Key Highlights
- Seth Rollins stripped of the world heavyweight championship due to injury.
- Jey Uso and CM Punk set for a title match at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
- AJ Styles and Dragon Lee won the world tag team championship.
- Dominik Mysterio retained his Intercontinental Championship.
WWE Raw: A Turbulent Night in Sacramento
The night began with an intense confrontation between Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed against WWE Raw general manager Adam Pearce. The trio of superstars demanded that Pearce hand over the world heavyweight championship belt from Seth Rollins due to his recent injury caused by their attacks. Despite attempts to negotiate, Pearce had no choice but to strip Rollins of the title, citing the need for him to recover and focus on leading The Vision group.
Adam Pearce’s decision was met with immediate backlash, as CM Punk, who had already earned a shot at the vacant title through a triple threat match, was now set to compete against Jey Uso in an upcoming battle royal. The winner of this event would face Punk for the world heavyweight championship on November 1st.
Uso’s Victory and Future Challenges
Jey Uso emerged victorious from a chaotic battle royal, defeating multiple opponents including LA Knight and Dominik Mysterio in the process. Jimmy Uso, his brother, played an integral role by repeatedly saving Jey from elimination attempts. In the final moments of the match, Jey took advantage of LA Knight being tangled with Otis Akira Tozawa to dump both over the top rope. Despite their efforts, Dominik Mysterio and Jimmy Uso were eliminated through a missed referee count, leaving Jey as the sole survivor.
Jimmy Uso’s reaction was palpable after the match, as he appeared visibly upset with his brother for prioritizing winning the title over protecting him from elimination.
Championship Contests: Tag Team and Intercontinental Titles
AJ Styles and Dragon Lee claimed the world tag team championship by defeating Finn Balor and JD McDonagh. The victory was particularly significant as it came after a heated exchange between Balor, McDonagh, and Dominik Mysterio over Mysterio’s interference in their recent match.
Styles capitalized on the chaos to hit Balor with his signature Styles Clash, securing the titles for the duo.
In a closely contested battle, Dominik Mysterio retained his Intercontinental Championship against Rusev. The title bout saw Penta interfere, leading to a confrontation between Rusev and Penta before Mysterio managed to win via low blow and follow-up moves.
Despite the disqualification, Mysterio’s victory was well-deserved as he showcased his dominance in the ring.
Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Lynch’s Dominance
Becky Lynch retained her Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Maxxine Dupri. The match ended with a disqualification when Lynch hit Dupri with the championship belt, leading to an assault on Dupri by Lynch following the bell.
After securing her title defense, Lynch continued her aggressive streak, delivering a Manhandle Slam to further establish her dominance in the women’s division.
The night concluded with Stephanie Vaquer defeating Roxanne Perez via pinfall. Rodriguez joined Perez to attack Vaquer after the match until Nikki Bella intervened to make the save.
The events of WWE Raw on Monday night underscored the ongoing drama within the WWE roster, setting up significant title matches and providing fans with a thrilling evening of professional wrestling.
