In the aftermath of a significant defeat at Crown Jewel, Gunther returned to WWE Raw on Monday night, ready to address his upcoming challenge from Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship.
The flagship show delivered a night full of drama, confrontations, and thrilling matches, setting the stage for future showdowns.
Priest Confronts The Ring General
WWE Raw kicked off with World Heavyweight Champion Gunther in the ring, prepared to address his new No. 1 contender, Damian Priest. However, before Gunther could speak, Priest interrupted, challenging The Ring General to confront him directly. Priest accused Gunther of losing his edge, suggesting that the once-dominant champion was now a shadow of his former self.
Ludwig Kaiser attempted to intervene, but Gunther silenced him, allowing Priest to take down Kaiser. The segment ended with Gunther not refuting Priest’s claims, setting the tone for their upcoming Survivor Series title match and a later match between Priest and Kaiser.
Damage CTRL’s Dakota Kai Gets Payback
Dakota Kai made her return to the ring after a three-month hiatus, joining her Damage CTRL teammates Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane in a six-woman tag match against Sonya Deville, Shayna Baszler, and Zoey Stark. The match saw the heels dominate Sane until she managed to tag in Kai, who led a spirited comeback.
The match concluded with Sky executing the Over the Moonsault, securing the victory and building momentum for her upcoming Women’s World Championship match against Liv Morgan.
Trouble in Paradise Between Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods
Tensions flared between Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods during Kingston’s singles match against Pete Dunne. Despite a strong comeback from Kingston, interference from Woods led to a distraction, allowing Dunne to capitalize and win with the Bitter End.
This match highlighted growing friction between Kingston and Woods, suggesting a potential split or heel turn for Kingston, much to the dismay of New Day fans.
Bronson Reed Calls Out Seth Rollins
Bronson Reed took to the ring to call out Seth “Freakin” Rollins, leading to an intense brawl between the two at ringside. The confrontation was another chapter in their rivalry, which has elevated Reed’s status but seems to be nearing its conclusion.
Priest Takes Care of Ludwig Kaiser
Before Damian Priest’s match with Ludwig Kaiser, Seth Rollins secured a one-on-one match with Bronson Reed from Raw general manager Adam Pearce.
Meanwhile, Sami Zayn attempted to persuade Rollins to join forces with Roman Reigns and the OG Bloodline for a War Games match at Survivor Series, but Rollins declined. In the ring, Priest overcame Kaiser with a South of Heaven finisher, further establishing his status as a top contender.
Miz and Karrion Kross Forced to Work Together Against The Wyatt Sicks
The Miz, after being released by The Wyatt Sicks, found himself threatened by Karrion Kross and forced into an alliance. The duo confronted The Wyatt Sicks, leading to a chaotic brawl.
Despite Miz and Kross’s efforts, Uncle Howdy’s laughter suggested he anticipated their betrayal, leaving the heels in a state of uncertainty.
Women’s Tag Champions and Iyo Sky Stand Tall
In the main event, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill successfully defended their Women’s Tag Team Championships against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez, despite interference from Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton. Naomi’s timely intervention helped the champions retain their titles.
WWE Raw Match Card
| Matches |
|---|
| Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, and Kairi Sane defeat Sonya Deville, Shayna Baszler, and Zoey Stark |
| Kofi Kingston defeats Pete Dunne |
| Damian Priest defeats Ludwig Kaiser |
| Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill defeats Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez |
WWE Raw concluded with a brawl involving the women’s division, with Iyo Sky and the champions standing tall alongside Naomi, closing the night on a high note.
