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Corey Graves is in the ring with the WWE Universal Title. Sitting on stools are Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens and Big Cass.

Rollins cuts Graves off and takes credit for putting Finn Balor out of action. Rollins talks about how he’s the favorite to win the title tonight. Rollins knocks the others and hands it over to Owens. Owens can finally focus on the title now that Sami Zayn is out of the picture. Owens is a prizefighter, he’s at his best when the stakes are high. Owens says Rollins talks big but he delivers big. Owens addresses Reigns next and fans boo him. Owens says Reigns fights hard but he fights smart, and Cass is just really tall. Owens asks if he thinks that really counts for something. Cass says yes that does. Owens takes a shot at Enzo Amore and Cass does the same with Chris Jericho. Cass says he knows where he stands. He’s only been here a few months and has never won a title but that means he has nothing to lose. Cass says no one expects him to win and Rollins jokes that even Enzo took a bet out against him.. They go on until Reigns decks Owens. Rollins unloads on Cass. Reigns and Cass meet in the middle of the ring. Rollins comes from behind but Reigns drops him. Reigns sends Cass to the floor. Reigns with a Superman punch on Rollins, sending him to the floor. Reigns stands tall as a good amount of fans boo him. Reigns looks at the title as Owens backs up the ramp talking trash.

WWE Universal Championship Match: Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins vs Kevin Owens vs Big Cass

Enzo does the thing when it’s Cass’s turn to come out. Cass on the mic, says tonight he shocks the world by becoming the new Universal Champion and proving that the three other guys are sawft.

Off to break one more time before the match actually starts, though.

Back from commercial and referee Chad Patton calls for the bell. KO immediately bails and Cass and Roman take turns hitting Seth before Cass clotheslines him to the outside. Cass and Roman face off but Seth and Owens take them out before they can fight. Cass turns the tide on Seth but KO stays in charge of Roman a little while longer only to bail to the outside again. Cass and Seth on the outside and Seth starts to get an advantage. Owens in clear charge of Reigns on the outside as Rollins and Cass go back in. Punches in the corner, Rollins looking for a suplex but Cass reverses for one of his own!

Cass punishing Seth in the corner as Roman gets KO back in the ring and stomps a mudhole. Seth gets Cass in the corner and punches him some but Cass whips him off. Boot to the face but Cass keeps it together and slaps Seth out of the corner and to the outside. Finally Cass and Roman square off to thunderous “How you doin’?” chants. Strikes traded, Cass wins the exchange but Roman grabs a headlock, shoots him off, and takes Cass down with a lariat. Superman Punch blocked, Cass with a Cactus Boot that sends both men to the outside!

Seth with a suicide dive on Cass, KO runs in for a fireman’s hot shot on the barricade. He and Cass begin to fight but Roman comes in with a huge dive of his own and we’re off to commercial!

Back from break and Owens is working Cass over on the outside before hitting an elbow drop off the apron. KO jaws with Foley and Seth runs over, throwing Cass back in the ring for a chinlock. Owens breaks it up and brings Cass in for a short-arm lariat, knocking Roman off the apron before landing a senton on Cass. Cass in the corner and Owens drags him up and punches him in the head but Cass fires back. Owens catches a boot and swings it over the ropes and kicks Cass’ leg out of his leg!

Set up for the cannonball but Seth drags Owens out of the ring and tosses him into the barricade. Reverse STO into the turnbuckle and a Stinger Splash on the seven foot tall man but Roman cuts him off before a second. Big jumping lariat, Owens in and eats one himself but Cass drops Roman with a big boot! Shoulder blocks fend off Rollins and Owens before he whips Seth into KO and Stinger Splashes both of them. Sends Owens to the apron and boots him off but Seth grabs a schoolboy for two. Powerslam from Cass into the Empire Elbow, looking for a slam but Roman comes in with a Superman Punch! Seth sends Roman into the turnbuckle and lands a superkick on Cass for two!

Kevin Owens eliminates Big Cass with a frog splash. And we’re off to commercial.

Back from break and Seth and KO are up top, so of course Roman runs over for the powerbomb to complete the Tower of Doom. Big Dog can’t get a pinfall on either man, though. Corner lariats on Seth and he ducks the tenth only to eat a big boot. Superman Punch but Rollins ducks and looks for an O’Connor Roll, Roman blocks, Seth sends him out and looks for a suicide dive but Roman cuts him off! Another Superman Punch attempt but Seth ducks under and fires off a Falcon Arrow!

Seth taunting, waiting for Roman to get up, boot to the gut, looking for a Pedigree but Roman fights out! Seth to the apron, looking for the springboard knee but Roman counters with a Superman Punch! Roman looking for the spear but Seth cuts him off with a knee and an enzuigiri only for KO to come back in with a superkick! Cannonballs to both Shieldmen but Owens eats a Superman Punch for two! Standing ovation from Stephanie McMahon. Looking for a spear on Owens, he ducks, pop-up powerbomb attempt but Roman counters with a Superman Punch! Rollins in, Roman back with the one-arm powerbomb for a nearfall!

Roman to the outside for the Drive-By on Seth, who spills to the outside himself. Superman Punch to Owens, also on the outside, and a spear to Rollins!

Triple H appears out of nowhere and pedigrees Roman. He throws Roman back in the ring and wakes Seth up to pin him. Seth makes the cover and eliminates Roman Reigns. Triple H drags Reigns under the bottom rope and walks off.

Triple H rolls Owens in the ring next and follows. He takes off his coat and kicks Rollins out of nowhere to a big pop. He looks at Owens and drops Rollins with a Pedigree. Owens is shocked. He covers Rollins for the pin and the title.

Winner and New WWE Universal Champion: Kevin Owens

After the match, Triple H celebrates with Owens. He leaves the ring and stops to stare at Foley and Stephanie before walking to the back. They’re shocked also. We get replays and shots of Owens going wild with the title. RAW goes off the air with the new WWE Universal Champion celebrating.

To open the show, Lana is in the ring with the United States Champion Rusev. They’re not happy. Michael Cole welcomes us and he’s joined by Byron Saxton, Corey Graves. Lana says they’re not leaving the ring and everyone must listen to what they have to say.

Rusev says Roman Reigns ruined a special moment last week and because of that, there will be no RAW tonight. No matches or anything. Rusev wants Reigns to come out but he gets RAW General Manager Mick Foley instead. Rusev continues ranting until Stephanie McMahon comes out and runs him down for not showing Foley respect. Rusev threatens to call Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan to see if they want him on SmackDown. Roman Reigns is out next, insulting Rusev and Lana. This leads to Foley making Rusev vs. Reigns for tonight, so Rusev can defend Lana’s honor. Rusev and Reigns have words as we go to the announcers.

Tom Phillips approaches Roman Reigns backstage. He says he’s going to represent his bloodline and whoop Rusev’s ass. Reigns is ready for anything but he wants it to be the big fight… Rusev attacks him from behind. Rusev beats on Reigns as Lana looks on. Reigns fights back but Rusev crushes him into a door, then tosses him onto a table.

Roman Reigns vs. Rusev

Back from the break and Lana is in the ring ranting on Roman Reigns and her husband. WWE United States Champion Rusev is out next and he’s just as upset. Roman Reigns is out next for this non-title SummerSlam preview.

They go at it as soon as Reigns hits the ring. They end up on the floor and Reigns nails the Drive By. Rusev tries to get a break but Reigns follows. Rusev counters and sends Reigns ribs-first into the barrier. Rusev sends Reigns into the ring post next. We go to commercial without even getting the bell.

They aired a video package on Braun Strowman’s dominance before this match began. Back from the break and Rusev is still in control, working on Reigns in the ring. Rusev drops elbows and keeps Reigns down as Lana looks on. Reigns tries to fight back but Rusev cuts him off. Reigns with a Samoan Drop. Rusev keeps fighting but Reigns unloads with the usual moves. They end up on the floor again and Rusev sends Reigns into the steel a few times. Rusev wastes time and plays to the fans before sending Reigns into the steps again.

Rusev grabs the US Title but Reigns blocks the shot. Reigns fights back but Rusev sends him bad arm-first back into the barrier. We go to another commercial break.

Back from the break with more back and forth. They trade finisher attempts. Rusev with pin attempts after diving headbutts. Rusev with another headbutt for another 2 count. More of Rusev in control. He goes for the big kick but Reigns nails a Superman punch in mid-air. Rusev kicks out at 2. Reigns looks to make a comeback but runs into a kick and goes down for another close 2 count. Reigns fights off The Accolade. Rusev blocks another punch and hits a big kick to the back. Rusev gets The Accolade locked but Reigns finally gets the bottom rope to break it.

Reigns finally hits a spear out of nowhere to get the win.

Winner: Roman Reigns

After the match, Reigns recovers as Lana looks on from the floor and cries. Rusev rolls to the floor and we get replays. RAW goes off the air with Reigns standing tall in the corner.

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We go to the ring and out comes WWE United States Champion Rusev for a celebration of love. He stops on the stage and looks at his wedding ring. The music switches up as Lana makes her way out in a wedding dress. They walk to the ring together.

A table is set up in the ring with wedding cakes. Lana takes the mic and talks about her husband and her wedding, saying none of us could attend because it was VIP. Fans give her the “what?!” treatment and Rusev yells at them about respecting his wife. Lana says today is our lucky day because they’re going to re-live and re-enact their special day for all of us. Rusev comments on how beautiful his wife is and says she’s all his. He tells the pathetic Americans to look at her ring. Lana sends us to the wedding photos and says this is what it means to have true love.

We come back and fans aren’t buying it. Rusev and Lana brag on their wedding and knock fans. This leads to Roman Reigns making his way out. Rusev readies for a fight. Reigns says he’s not out here to ruin this or to fight, he just noticed Rusev didn’t even have a best man. Reigns figured he needed to step up and be Rusev’s best man. Reigns ends up issuing a challenge for SummerSlam but Rusev turns him down. Reigns gives a best man toast and disses the newlyweds. Rusev attacks Reigns and beats him into the corner. Reigns fights back and they brawl across the ring as Lana screams. Rusev beats Reigns down again. He checks on Lana and turns around to a big right hand. Rusev stumbles into Lana and she goes face first into the cake. Lana hates Reigns now. She throws a fit and Reigns leaves the ring. Reigns’ music hits as Rusev throws cake at him. Reigns looks on from the stage as Lana continues her tantrum.

After Rusev successfully defeats and retains his US Championship against Cesaro, he stands tall as we go to replays. We come back with the referee checking on Cesaro as Rusev raises the United States Title at ringside. He turns around to Roman Reigns running down the ramp with a big spear. Reigns looks down at Rusev and heads back up the ramp as his music hits. Reigns stands tall as RAW goes off air.

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After Rusev successfully retains his United States Champion against Mark Henry, after a big superkick to the head and the Accolade, he says this is the hero we’re sending to the Olympics. He says they are rigged and starts ripping the Olympic committee. Rusev keeps ranting until the music hits and out comes Roman Reigns to interrupt. Reigns enters the ring and gets in Rusev’s face. Rusev goes to leave but Reigns keeps getting in his way. Rusev drops the title and isn’t happy. They both flex and face off. Rusev swings first and beats Reigns down to one knee. He charges for a kick but Reigns nails a spear. He goes for a Superman punch but Rusev retreats. Reigns goes outside of the ring and nails a Superman punch off the steel steps. Rusev joins Lana at the top of the ramp as Reigns looks on from ringside.

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Tonight’s WWE RAW opens up with a new intro video. We’re live from Pittsburgh with Michael Cole, Corey Graves and Byron Saxton. They’re back near the production area. We go to the ring with Commissioner Stephanie McMahon and General Manager Mick Foley.

Foley brings the RAW roster out to the stage. He talks about producing the best show every week. Stephanie says Foley will have full authority status to do what he needs. Stephanie brings up Roman Reigns costing the brand the WWE Title at Battleground. Fans boo. Stephanie calls him a loser. She says there has always been a heavyweight champion on RAW and the world demands it. She says that’s exactly what they’re going to get. Foley announces Fatal 4 Way matches for tonight. The winner will face Seth Rollins at SummerSlam to crown the new WWE Universal Champion. The participants are revealed to be Sami Zayn, Sheamus, Chris Jericho, Cesaro, Roman Reigns, WWE United States Champion Rusev, Kevin Owens and Finn Balor. Balor appears and gets a big pop. They address WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte and announce Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks for tonight because of the tag match loss at Battleground.

WWE Universal Title Qualifier: Sheamus vs. Sami Zayn vs. Chris Jericho vs. Roman Reigns

Back from the break and the Superstars are out with Roman Reigns coming last to boos from the crowd. Back and forth to start with action all over the place. Jericho and Sheamus double team Sami while Reigns is down on the outside.

They toss Sami to the apron but he hangs on and fights back in. Sami takes Sheamus down with a hurricanrana and dumps Jericho to the floor. Jericho lands on Sheamus. Sami runs the ropes for a dive but puts on the brakes as the veteran heels move on the floor. Reigns comes from behind and spikes Sami to the mat for a 2 count. Reigns knocks Sheamus to the floor and hits a snap suplex on Sami for a 2 count. Reigns takes Sami from corner to corner now as the boos continue.

More back and forth with all four Superstars. Reigns ends up running the ropes and hitting a big dive on all three of his opponents. Back to commercial with Reigns standing tall as fans boo.

Back from the break and Reigns hits a double Drive By on Sheamus and Jericho. More back and forth. Sami with a Blue Thunderbomb on Reigns for a close 2 count. Reigns counters a Helluva Kick and hits the Razor’s Edge sitdown for a 2 count. More action all over the place as they steal pins and land counters. Fans do the “ole!” chants for Sami as he goes at it with Jericho. Jericho goes for the Walls of Jericho and gets it locked in. Sheamus eventually breaks it with a Brogue Kick. Sheamus covers for a 2 count as Sami breaks it. Sheamus and Sami go at it again. Sheamus with the Irish Curse backbreaker. Sheamus goes for White Noise but Reigns hits a Superman punch. Jericho also takes a Superman punch. Another for Sheamus. Sami rolls Reigns up for 2. Reigns with another punch. Reigns blocks a Codebreaker and drops Jericho with a punch after a failed attempt. Reigns readies for a spear as fans boo. Jericho kicks the spear and nails a Codebreaker for a 2 count.

Jericho yells at Reigns to stay down. Jericho misses a shot and Reigns spears him for the win. Reigns is going to the main event against Finn Balor.

Winner: Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns is walking backstage when he sees Finn Balor. They wish each other good luck. Finn says he’s Irish, he invented luck. Reigns says he’s Samoan, ’nuff said. Back to commercial.

WWE Universal Title Qualifier: Finn Balor vs. Roman Reigns

Back from the break and out comes Finn Balor for the main event. The winner will face Seth Rollins in the main event of SummerSlam to crown the first-ever WWE Universal Champion.

Roman Reigns is out next to a big mixed reaction. We get formal introductions from JoJo. Reigns attacks to start the match and launches Balor across the ring. Reigns with another big toss across the ring. Balor does make a comeback but Reigns drops him with a high elbow. Roman unloads on Balor in the corner and then drops him. They end up on the floor and Balor nails a big running dropkick into the barrier. Balor goes back into the ring and stands tall as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and they’re going at it. Reigns with a slam for a 2 count. Reigns keeps Balor grounded and wears him down now. Balor fights up but Reigns nails a headbutt. Reigns with another shot in the corner. Reigns runs into a boot. Balor with a forearm and another. Reigns ducks a shot and rolls Balor up. Reigns powers into the sitdown powerbomb for a 2 count.

Reigns misses a Superman punch. Balor runs into a boot. Reigns sits on the top but Balor kicks him in the head. Reign falls to the floor and Balor dropkicks him back. Balor with a running knee to the face from the apron. They bring it back in and Balor goes to the top. Balor with the big stomp to the back of the head for a close 2 count. More back and forth. Balor runs into a Superman punch for a close 2 count. Reigns scoops Balor for the Razor’s Edge but Balor rolls him for a very close 2 count. Reigns powers up with two powerbombs for a 2 count. Reigns readies for a spear but Balor counters with a Slingblade. Balor dropkicks Reigns into the corner. Balor goes to the top and hits Coup de Grace for the win.

Winner: Finn Balor

After the win, Balor celebrates as Reigns goes to the floor. Balor will face Seth Rollins at SummerSlam to crown the first-ever WWE Universal Champion. Saxton interviews Reigns at ringside. Reigns hopes Balor wins at SummerSlam because he wants him again. RAW goes off the air with Balor celebrating.