Becky Lynch Wants Title Shot, Ciampa Tells All, R-Truth Wants To Ref | RAW Fight Size
Becky Lynch demanded a title shot, Ciampa opened up about his alliance with The Miz, and R-Truth chased a new job on WWE RAW.
Here is your post-Monday Night Raw fight size update for July 11.
– Becky Lynch continued to express her intent to go back to the big time and challenge for the RAW Women’s Championship on Monday night. Before Bianca Belair defended the title, Lynch came to ringside and described how she works hard for a paycheck, and she wants her rightful shot at the gold. She went so far as to demand a championship match at WWE SummerSlam.
“I DEMAND a Championship Match at #SummerSlam!” –@BeckyLynchWWE #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/RKbcO4lMFO
— WWE (@WWE) July 12, 2022
– Lynch then got involved in Belair’s title defense, as she distracted the champion during her match with Carmella and caused her to be counted out. Belair retained the title, but Lynch clearly got in her head.
– While Lynch has held plenty of titles, Ciampa is still chasing his first championship on the main roster. The former NXT Champion has been a mystery man during his short time on RAW, and he explained his actions on Monday night. He stated that he wants everyone to watch him, and aligning with The Miz is a perfect way to ensure that people pay attention to him.
“I want the eyes of the world on @NXTCiampa and nobody commands the peoples’ attention more than @mikethemiz.”#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/WidvEuGwY7
— WWE (@WWE) July 12, 2022
– The partnership didn’t produce a win on Monday night. In a tag team match where the duo faced Ezekiel and AJ Styles, Ciampa attacked “The Phenomenal One” when he wasn’t the legal man during, so the referee disqualified him. Styles then dropped him with a Phenomenal Forearm to send him a message.
– The Miz and Ciampa weren’t able to pick up a victory in tag team action on Monday, but RAW’s top teams, The Street Profits and The Usos, got into a heated confrontation on Monday. They discussed their upcoming title match at WWE SummerSlam and the announcement that the bout will have a special guest referee. R-Truth interrupted the exchange and revealed that he’s a certified official.
How did @RonKillings do in his Mystery Special Guest Referee audition for #SummerSlam? pic.twitter.com/OMope7mFtd
— WWE (@WWE) July 12, 2022
– R-Truth wasn’t alone in his interest in the role. MVP also threw Omos’ hat in the ring, which set the stage for a six-man tag team match where the giant and The Usos defeated The Street Profits and R-Truth.
– Omos and The Usos might have been a temporary alliance, but The Judgment Day continued their efforts to recruit a new member. Damian Priest and Finn Balor once again insulted Rey Mysterio’s leadership, even as the company prepares to celebrate Rey’s 20th anniversary, and told Dominik that he was welcome to join them.
“The future of this business will be decided by #TheJudgmentDay and you’re welcome to join it, man. Rise with The Judgment Day or fall beside your father.”
What should @DomMysterio35 do?#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/AC6FhzeadL
— WWE (@WWE) July 12, 2022
– Whether Dominik accepts the offer remains to be seen, but Balor delivered a convincing argument when he battled Rey in a singles match. The Judgment Day member pinned the former world champion, leaving Dominik with a lot to think about.
What should @DomMysterio35 do?#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/ppLHJxiviz
— WWE (@WWE) July 12, 2022
– The Miz was likely in a sour mood after he lost his tag team match, but his night went from bad to worse when Logan Paul once again rejected his partnership. After the former WWE Champion gave Paul another chance to retract his statement that he was coming for him, the social media star responded and stated that he wants to face The Miz, and he’ll be on RAW next week.
“@mikethemiz, I don’t want to be your tag team partner. I want you one-on-one at #SummerSlam!”@LoganPaul #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/2SMqgkcsk2
— WWE (@WWE) July 12, 2022
– There were plenty of tag team matches on Monday, and four top women stars collided in one of them. Alexa Bliss and Asuka joined forces to decisively defeat Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop. In doing so, they picked up more momentum.
Here are your winners…@AlexaBliss_WWE & @WWEAsuka!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/dTLuNKDQ6p
— WWE (@WWE) July 12, 2022
– The main event was also a tag team bout, as Theory teamed up with Seth “Freakin” Rollins to face Riddle and WWE United States Champion Bobby Lashley. In the end, some unexpected interference from Dolph Ziggler helped Riddle score the win.
The team of @SuperKingofBros & @fightbobby win on #WWERaw while @HEELZiggler watches closely! pic.twitter.com/x3T5COM5sU
— WWE (@WWE) July 12, 2022
– Two mysterious vignettes offered additional teases about someone who’s coming to WWE RAW. The first videos at WWE Money in the Bank featured some clues, and tonight’s clips showcased others, such as a burning flannel shirt and a retro Randy Orton shirt.
—— #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/lWRzrsMb5j
— WWE (@WWE) July 12, 2022
– The identity of the individual behind the vignettes is a mystery, but there was no doubt about Brock Lesnar’s intention when he came to the ring. He stated that Roman Reigns is a hog, and he’ll give him the beating of a lifetime when they clash at WWE SummerSlam. After several interruptions, Lesnar overpowered Alpha Academy and slammed Otis through a broadcast table.
——————@BrockLesnar #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/Xv1odHSwGs
— WWE (@WWE) July 12, 2022
– Like Lesnar, Carmella ended the night feeling quite confident. In a digital exclusive after her countout victory over Bianca Belair, she claimed that she proved why she deserves to be the RAW Women’s Champion.
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