The performance was full of emotions, featuring Rhea Ripley’s comeback, intensified conflicts, and incredible matches that kept the audience engaged. Below is a summary of the events from that evening, highlighting all the thrilling moments at the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio.
MAMI kicks off #WWERaw right now! 👀 pic.twitter.com/fVbiNcJGwM
— WWE (@WWE) July 16, 2024
Rhea Ripley makes a comeback to expose the mysteries of Liv Morgan-Dominik
The program started with a video recap of the intense confrontation between Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley, preparing for Ripley’s comeback. The audience cheered loudly when the WWE Women’s World Champion stepped into the ring. Ripley immediately explained the drama that took place between Morgan and Mysterio. She promises to deal with Mysterio later but says she will focus on Morgan.
LIV wants DOM 😳
JEY wants MAMI 🤙#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/EGQf6UUZNk
— WWE (@WWE) July 16, 2024
Dirty Dom shows up and tries to apologize, but Ripley’s cold expression continues until Morgan’s face appears on the Titantron. Morgan taunts Ripley and challenges her to a championship match at SummerSlam. Ripley agrees to end Morgan’s hero status and pursuit of revenge simultaneously.
Sheamus taking on Bronson Reed: Battle of the Giants
Sheamus faced off against Bronson Reed in one of the most highly anticipated matches of the night. Despite Reed’s size, Sheamus still struggled with his hard work. The match went back and forth until Sheamus took his chances and suddenly got the win. After the match, Reed tried to attack Sheamus, but Pete Dunne intervened and attacked Sheamus himself. The confusion allowed Reed to finish his attack, leaving Sheamus in the ring.
They’re DUNNE…#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/vQRhyNR72I
— WWE (@WWE) July 16, 2024
Drama: Ripley, Dom, and Judgment Day
Backstage, the drama continues as Dominik Mysterio tries to get Ripley to forgive him. He tries to calm Ripley down, but to no avail, and Damian Priest steps in to investigate the situation. Ripley thanks the expert for hosting Doomsday while she’s away, straining her relationship with Dom.
Dom’s in the 🐶🏠!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/c38H1idTl5
— WWE (@WWE) July 16, 2024
Zelina Vega VS Sonya Deville: A fast but furious race
In the women’s match, Zelina Vega and Sonya Deville had a short but intense match. Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler’s interference at ringside gave Deville the advantage, earning a quick victory. Chaos ensued after the match and Vega was defeated until Caiden Carter, Layla Valkyria, and Katana Chance came to the rescue.
Damian Priest vs. Gunther: The Force Awakens
Damian Priest took to the ring to talk about his match against Gunther at SummerSlam. The ring general comes out and a heated argument ensues, giving more thought to their match. There is a lot of tension between these two powerhouses, and it is expected to be a long-term battle at SummerSlam.
What a HUGE win for the champ on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/VuPwVXlvJF
— WWE (@WWE) July 16, 2024
“Maybe we find out after #SummerSlam if you’re something more than just a boring, conceited privileged SCUMBAG.”#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/UTRbCl4VmJ
— WWE (@WWE) July 16, 2024
Jey Uso vs. Dominik Mysterio: Explosive encounter
Jey Uso and Dominik Mysterio had a bad match. Dirty Dom hugs Uso before the bell rings and keeps the pressure on. However, Uso turned the tables, and interference from Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley escalated the situation. Uso finally got the win, sealing the win with a spear and the Uso Splash.
ofc jey uso asked about mami’s status asap 😂😂😂#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/Faog1kDlbM
— WWE (@WWE) July 16, 2024
Chad Gable calls out Bo Dallas: Disturbing revelation
Chad Gable takes the microphone and says he believes Uncle Howdy is Bo Dallas. To his horror, the Creed Brothers choked Dallas as he entered the ring. Dallas let out a laugh when Wyatt Sicks came out and told Bray Wyatt and Brodie Lee to say thanks.
RUN. pic.twitter.com/bIVgWc9OPH
— WWE (@WWE) July 16, 2024
Main Event: Sami Zayn vs. Ilja Dragunov for the Intercontinental Championship
The focal point of the evening was Sami Zayn’s defense of his Intercontinental Championship against Ilja Dragunov. This high-energy and intense game highlighted the talent and power of both competitors. As Dragunov seemed to have the upper hand, the Bron ran into the ring and attacked both men, resulting in the disqualification. Zayn retained his title, but fans were hungry for more due to unresolved issues.
Post-concussion benefits and future impact
The fallout from this episode of RAW left a lot of unanswered questions and the competition was extremely strong. With SummerSlam fast approaching, the stakes are higher than ever, and this storyline promises to reach an explosive level.
