WWE RAW Results: Former universal champion challenged to 'I Quit Match'; Top star returns after nearly a year - Winners, Recap, Grades & Highlights (September 26, 2022)
Bianca Belair kicked off tonight's episode of RAW with Asuka and Alexa Bliss and called out Bayley and Damage CTRL, saying that her teammates will be there at Extreme Rules to keep IYO SKY and Dakota Kai in check.
Who has the better outfit ... #WWERaw Women's Champion @BiancaBelairWWE or @itsBayleyWWE? https://t.co/WOA1CjG5ZK
Bayley came out with her team and said that the title match at Extreme Rules might as well be a ladder match and Bianca agreed. The RAW Women's Champion then challenged IYO SKY to a match to prove just how 'extreme' she is and SKY accepted before we headed for a break.
It's going down in a ladder match at Extreme Rules!
@BiancaBelairWWE vs. @itsBayleyWWE might just steal the show!
#WWERAW #ExtremeRules https://t.co/5DptHwN4YL
WWE RAW Results (September 26, 2022): Bianca Belair vs. IYO SKY
Io ain't messing about! 😲
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Belair had control of the match early on and got some lariats in before SKY came back with knees in the corner and an octopus hold before getting a near fall off a sunset flip. Belair got kicked in the face before SKY dodged the KOD and hit a flying crossbody.
SKY got a headbutt but missed the hurricanrana as the match continued.
#WWERaw Women's Champion @BiancaBelairWWE takes on #IYOSKY as @itsBayleyWWE watches very closely! https://t.co/o9Qpans4GK
Bianca headed up top for a moonsault but SKY took her down and got the double knees in the corner. SKY went up top herself but got dropped outside, taking out Bayley and Kai in the process. SKY headed back to the ring and tried for a springboard move but got caught in the KOD before Belair picked up the win.
Result: Bianca Belair def. IYO SKY
.@BiancaBelairWWE picks up the W to build momentum towards Extreme Rules!
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Grade: B
Rey Mysterio was backstage and said that he knew that Dominik was being manipulated. He was going to take his anger out on Seth Rollins in the ring tonight.
.@reymysterio says he will never fight @DomMysterio35 and that Dominik is being manipulated by Rhea.
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The Miz had his own private security team called the Miz Force and he trained them to defend the A-Lister from Dexter Lumis.
GO GO Miz Force!
@mikethemiz
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Seth Rollins was out next and said that even though it would be his first time in the Fight Pit, he will eventually be declared the king of the fight pit after defeating Riddle.
"I've won them all!"
@WWERollins is looking to add a victory in the fight pit to his resume! 🔥
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Seth Rollins vs. Rey Mysterio on RAW
An emotional @reymysterio brings the fight to @WWERollins on #WWERaw! https://t.co/VXuSanqfd6
Rollins took a shot to the forehead and started bleeding right off the bat. Rey got a kick to the head but was hit with a backbreaker. Rey came back with a sunset flip before Rollins sent him outside.
The utter disrespect from @DomMysterio35 😡
#WWERAW https://t.co/frNMFTrC2O
Rollins had Mysterio on the ground at ringside when Dominik came out with a steel chair. Rollins was cautious as Dom approached him but then patted Rollins in the back before motioning for him to continue as we headed for a break.
The QR Code also popped up on the screen at this time as it had the latest White Rabbit tease.
It's @DomMysterio35!
#WWERaw https://t.co/xzQgpkVa85
Back on the show, Rey reversed out of the buckle bomb and got a hurricanrana before heading up top but Rollins recovered and met him up there. Rey dodged the superplex twice before Rollins tried for another powerbomb but was dropped outside.
The duo of @RheaRipley_WWE & @DomMysterio35 strike again on #WWERaw! https://t.co/WKI0PXk6QO
Rey got the 619 on the apron but Rollins rolled outside. Rey followed him out but Dominik got in his way, threw the steel chair at him, and taunted Rey to beat him with the weapon.
Message Sent. 😲 #WWERaw @DomMysterio35 @RheaRipley_WWE https://t.co/O8eYzIZMZ6
Rhea Ripley came in from behind and pushed Rey into the ring post before Dominik sent him back in. Rollins hit the stomp and rolled Rey up to pick up the win in the ring.
Result: Seth Rollins def. Rey Mysterio
.@WWERollins, @RheaRipley_WWE & @DomMysterio35 get the better of @reymysterio on #WWERaw! https://t.co/EgNeAAU8Bd
Grade: A
Bobby Lashley was hyping Riddle up backstage for his match against Rollins before we saw a member of the Miz Force lying on the ground.
"You either get tapped out or you get knocked out!"
From one former MMA fighter to another!
@fightbobby 🤝 @SuperKingofBros
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Johnny Gargano & Kevin Owens vs. Alpha Academy on RAW
ALWAYS giving it his all ... @FightOwensFight!
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Gargano and Gable kicked off the match before Owens and Otis were tagged in. Owens got a big dropkick before Chad was tagged back in and was immediately taken down. Gargano got on Owens' back and they hit an assisted senton on Gable before getting a near fall.
A Sharpshooter in Canada by a Canadian! The crowd loves it!
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Back after a break on RAW, Chad took a beating from Owens but managed to get back with a big suplex. Tags were made and Otis put Gargano on his shoulders before Gable came in with a top rope move. Owens broke the pin and set up Otis on the announcers' desk before hitting an elbow drop through it.
KEVIN OWENS THROUGH THE TABLE! 🤯
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Austin Theory showed up for the assist and tried to hit Gargano with the MOney in the Bank briefcase but was kicked in the head instead. Gargano rushed Gable in the ring and got his trademark DDT before picking up the win.
Result: Johnny Gargano & Kevin Owens def. Alpha Academy
The team of @JohnnyGargano and @FightOwensFight pick up the W!
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Grade: B
Finn Balor was backstage and offered AJ Styles ringside backup from Judgment Day for his match tonight but Styles rejected the offer.
.@AJStylesOrg rejects @FinnBalor's offer and says he can watch his own back!
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Theory and the Alpha Academy were backstage and Austin got a phone call but it was meant for Chad Gable. Gable put the call on speakerphone and it turned out to be Braun Strowman challenging him to a match next week.
A very SURPRISING phone call for @_Theory1 on #WWERaw... https://t.co/6pKKBUQR0k
Omos vs. Promotional Talent on RAW
Name this team. Wrong answers only.
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Omos grabbed both his opponents by the neck and dumped them outside before tossing them around at ringside. Back in the ring, Omos got a splash in the corner before tossing the other opponent in the ring as well and hitting a running knee.
Omos got the double chokeslam on both opponents before getting the win. After the match, Omos set both men up on the announcers' desk and posed on top of them before RAW continued.
Result: Omos def. Promotional Talent
Thanks for coming!
@TheGiantOmos picks up the W!
#WWERaw #WWE https://t.co/Vk6JWe44vG
Grade: D
The Miz was backstage and saw his entire security force lying on the ground before Dexter Lumis snuck up behind him and took him out with a chokehold.
Uh-oh 👀
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Candice LeRae vs. Nikki A.S.H. on RAW
YES WAY!
@CandiceLeRae is back in action on #WWERaw! https://t.co/T70T24hTLS
Nikki took things outside early on and locked LeRae up on the apron and unloaded on her. Back in the ring, LeRae got in control and took Nikki down before heading for the top rope. Nikki tried to stop the dive but took a swinging avalanche neckbreaker before LeRae picked up the win.
Result: Candice LeRae def. Nikki ASH
Mrs. Wrestling @CandiceLeRae picks up the W!
#WWERaw #WWE https://t.co/AWdZzqiJpj
Grade: C
Sami Zayn vs. AJ Styles on RAW
"The Honorary Uce" @SamiZayn clashes with @AJStylesOrg on #WWERaw as @WWESoloSikoa watches on! https://t.co/guN1ahBtuS
Zayn got some big moves early on but AJ took him down and hit a knee drop for a near fall. AJ got a big rack bomb before sending Zayn outside as we headed for a break on RAW. Back in the match, AJ took a big kick to the face before Sami got a massive Blue Thunder Bomb for a near fall.
The insurance policy! 😤
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AJ fought back and got the Calf Crusher in but Sami managed to roll out of it. Zayn got a headbutt before trying to send AJ outside but took a forearm instead. Sami distracted the referee while Solo beat AJ up on the apron and hit a suplex before tossing him back in. Sami took AJ down off the distraction and got the pin!
Result: Sami Zayn def. AJ Styles
.@SamiZayn picks up the W with some assistance from @WWESoloSikoa.
#WWERaw #WWE https://t.co/HjGa3gFPis
Grade: B+
Judgment Day crept up on AJ after the match and Finn smack-talked him for a bit before asking him to join them once more. AJ got up to his feet but refused once more before the stable unloaded on him.
#TheJudgmentDay just took out @AJStylesOrg on #WWERaw! https://t.co/xeLKOVe26f
Rhea got a steel chair and wrapped it around AJ's head before Finn ran at him for a stomp but then stopped, saying that they were friends and 'that's not what friends do.'
Message delivered to AJ Styles, Judgment Day style! 😈
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Damian Priest vs. Matt Riddle on RAW
BRO! 🤯
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The match started off with both men trading submission moves and counters before Riddle got the advantage with a suplex and a bro-ton for a near fall. The match went outside and a distraction from Balor allowed Priest to send Riddle into the barricades.
Can @SuperKingofBros take down @ArcherofInfamy or will it be another victory for #TheJudgmentDay on #WWERaw? https://t.co/kePqKdPE3y
Back on RAW, Riddle was trying for a Floating Bro after taking Priest down but Damian knocked him off and he fell to the outside. Back after another break on RAW, Riddle got the Bro Derek for a near fall before Rhea delayed the top rope move, allowing Priest to take him down.
Hello, @SuperKingofBros 👋
#WWE #WWERaw https://t.co/RtlMSsxo4y
Priest got a lariat and a front face slam for a near fall before Riddle dodged the chokeslam but missed the RKO. Riddle tried for the RKO again but a distraction saw Priest take him down. We got a roll up and Riddle got the three-count before the Judgment Day attacked him.
The numbers game! 😡
#WWERAW https://t.co/NolCsyXneO
Result: Matt Riddle def. Damian Priest
Edge came out to make the save and cleared the ring before getting on the mic and saying that no matter what he is put through, the Rated R Superstar will always come back. He challenged Finn Balor to an 'I Quit' match at Extreme Rules before RAW went off the air.
EDGE IS BACK!
@EdgeRatedR just took out #TheJudgmentDay on #WWERaw! https://t.co/LwKxm5tzAK
Grade: B
Episode rating: B
We got a big main event and the return of Candice LeRae tonight on RAW. Rey's feud with Judgment Day continued while Owens and Gargano picked up a big win on tonight's episode of RAW.