Here are the highlights of WWE Monday Night RAW
The Fights
1. Eight-woman tag team match
New RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss becomes the part of a match made by RAW General Manager Kurt Angle. So Emma, Nia Jax, Alicia Fox and Alexa Bliss take the ring against Dana Brooke, Mickie James, Sasha Banks and Bayley.
After a few initial punches, a chaos erupted in the middle of the ring and outside it. Bayley and Bliss had a go at each other but ultimately Bliss' team wins with a cheap shot to Bayley's eye and a DDT for the pin on her.
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2. Enzo Amore v/s Luke Gallows
As Enzo Amore talks trash about beating Gallows, the latter catches him off guard and clobber him and Big Cass with Karl Anderson. Gallows and Anderson dominate the fight from the beginning and floor Amore for the win.
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3. Tag team match between Tony Nese, Brian Kendrick and Noam Dar v/s Rich Swann, Akira Tozawa and Jack Gallagher
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4. Heath Slater v/s Apollo Crews
Slater looked completely in awe of Crews. Even as they were locked to win in the ring, Slater couldn't help appreciate the agility and moves of Crews. Crews finished the job with the sitdown powerbomb.
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5. TJ Perkins v/s Austin Aries
Earlier in the night, Perkins was reminded by WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville of his better chances of getting closer to the title if he removes Aries out of the way. Neville advised Perkins to make most of the opportunity. Perkins tries hard against Aries' gutbuster and fivearm. In the meanwhile also gets in a Detonation Kick. But Aries counters and gets Last Chancery applied for the win.
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6. Triple Threat #1 Contenders Match: Finn Balor v/s The Miz v/s Seth Rollins
Winner of this match gets a chance to go against WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose. The three biggies locked horns but in the end, The Miz emerged as the winner and the next contender.
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The Talk
It is not just the fights that make up for the Monday night RAW. A lot of talking takes place too. Here's the rundown of what people had to say after the Payback.
It started with Alexia Bliss dissing the queens around her. And trying to make 'Long Live Alexa Bliss' happen.
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Seth Rollins wants 'The Beast'
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Cesaro and Sheamus lash out at the WWE Universe after losing to RAW Tag Team Champions The Hardys
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