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Flair takes the mic and wonders why there’s no goodbye celebration, the roster isn’t lined up to say their goodbyes to her, there are no “thank you Charlotte!” chants from the crowd. Flair isn’t happy with how she has to defend her title against some rookie, Bianca Belair, on her final night on RAW. Flair says this is bullcrap. Flair says she really thinks there’s some kind of conspiracy against her. She says Belair isn’t even really on the RAW roster yet, and she already has a title shot this week at Crown Jewel. And you people say Flair is entitled. Flair says all she wanted was a ceremony… she hushes fans when a “you suck!” chant starts up. Flair goes on with words for Belair until the music interrupts and out comes Belair swinging her hair.
Belair says this is no conspiracy, it’s justice served. Belair says she’s done nothing but prove she belongs here, and she deserves this rematch. Belair recalls how SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch saved Flair from Belair a few weeks back. Belair goes on and says she’s the star no matter what brand she’s on. Belair knocks Flair for begging to have a farewell, and tells her to take as much time as she needs to say goodbye to the title. Belair gives Flair some advice for post-title life and says when she comes back to RAW after Crown Jewel, she will have both titles. How is that for a rookie, Charlotte?
Flair decks Belair and goes for a running kick but Belair ducks. Belair scoops Flair for the KOD but Flair retreats to the apron. Belair knocks Flair off the apron to the floor with a handspring bump. Belair stands tall in the ring and dances around as Flair seethes at ringside.– We get a video to hype tonight’s King of the Ring semi-finals match. The New Day is backstage with Kevin Patrick now. Woods talks about following in the footsteps of some past King of the Ring winners, and calls it his destiny. Kofi Kingston says we all know how important this is to Woods, that’s why he will be at ringside tonight, to prevent Veer and Shanky from interfering. Kofi says Woods’ dream is to become King. They celebrate more before heading to the ring.
King of The Ring Semi-Finals: Xavier Woods vs. Jinder Mahal
Woods wins with the springboard elbow.
Winner: Xavier Woods
After the match, Woods plays with some of the props on the KOTR set and Kofi waves his cape.
Recap of Theory defeating Jeff Hardy. Earlier today, Theory says he used to look up to Jeff Hardy but now hes looking down. The 24/7 division are out and Reginald escapes. Truth gets in Theory’s face and says he has a theory of who he is. A theorist. He senses animosity and asks if he wants to settle differences in the ring on one condition. He gets permission from his mommy.
Goldberg/Lashley hype promo.
Theory comes out for his match for Truth. Truth comes out and he says he didn’t accept the challenge for himself. He accepted the challenge for his friend. It’s Jeff Hardy.
Austin Theory vs. Jeff Hardy
Theory wins with the TKO.
Winner: Austin Theory
After the match, Theory stands tall as the music hits. Theory grabs his mobile phone and lays next to Hardy in the middle of the ring, taking another selfie photo with him. Hardy comes from behind and drops Theory with a Twist of Fate. Hardy grabs the phone and shows it off to the crowd for a pop. Hardy then lays next to Theory and takes a selfie with him while he’s down. Hardy stands tall as fans cheer him on.
– We see what happened between Drew McIntyre and WWE Champion Big E last week. Big E is bouncing around backstage now when McIntyre approaches and tries to smooth things over after watching the footage back. Big E does the same and proposes that they co-exist tonight because they’re going to do what it do on Thursday. Big E says may the best man win at Crown Jewel. Big E takes the mic and does his grand introduction as the crowd joins him in the arena. Big E heads out to the ring.
Big E and Drew McIntyre vs. Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode
Drew voluntarily tags Big E in and Big E gets the Big Ending on Roode for the win.
Winner: Big E and Drew McIntyre
The two shake hands after but not before the two trash talk each other and Big E poses with the title.
The Street Profits are backstage getting riled up now. They put the tag team division on notice and hype up the RAW Tag Team Titles match at WWE Crown Jewel. They aren’t asking, they’re demanding the smoke now that they’re back on RAW. AJ Styles and Omos show up. AJ says they’ve tried to bring dignity to the tag team division and now these dorks show up on RAW. Omos says RAW is his house, but AJ reminds him his name is also on the lease. AJ goes on about how they’re going to win the titles at Crown Jewel.
AJ says if they play their cards right and put a hurting on R-K-Bro, maybe they’ll find their names at the top of a list for a title shot. The Profits laugh at AJ and say they’re only back on RAW for one reason – to put the tag team division on notice. The Profits announce that they want the smoke as they head off.
Mansoor vs. Cedric Alexander
Mansoor wins with a Slingshot neck breaker.
Winner: Mansoor
After the match, Mansoor stands tall as the music hits. He hits the corner to pose but the music interrupts and out comes Ali in a suit. They have words as Ali speaks from the stage. Mansoor gets fired up and calls Ali a piece of trash, and says he will be smiling when he beats Ali senseless at Crown Jewel, proving to the entire world that Ali is just a pathetic, cowardly excuse for a man. Mansoor speaks some in Arabic while posing in the corner now as a shocked Ali looks on from the stage.
– Still to come, a sitdown interview with Goldberg and Bobby Lashley. We go to commercial.
We get a sitdown interview between Goldberg and Bobby Lashley, with Goldberg saying that his threats are promises. Lashley says that’s criminal but he isn’t going to get the authorities involved. Goldberg doesn’t look interested as Lashley says it’s going to be like Summerslam. Lashley brings up Goldberg’s son, which is enough to get Goldberg’s attention.
Lashley talks about how he is going to have Goldberg begging for mercy at Crown Jewel. Goldberg: “Are you finished yet?” That’s enough for Lashley to walk out, with Goldberg threatening to kill him on Thursday. This was more of what we have had the whole time: old man Goldberg talking a lot and looking bored until he says his next line.
We look back at Omos taking out Riddle before Randy Orton took out AJ Styles.
Riddle thinks Randy deserves a Kids Choice Award for his acting last week. He knows it was a great plan, but Orton insists there was never a plan. As Orton seems like he’s trying not to break up, Riddle wants to know the plan for the Street Profits tonight. The plan tonight is the same as it is at Crown Jewel: win. Now let’s go get some smoke.
RK-Bro vs. AJ Styles and Omos
The match is called when AJ appears from out of nowhere and hits a Phenomenal Forearm on Orton. AJ and Omos take out both RK-Bro and the Street Profits. Omos levels Orton with a roundhouse kick before leaving.
Hype package for Becky coming to RAW.
Doudrop vs. Shayna Baszler – Queen’s Crown Semifinals
Doudrop wins when she uses her weight to pin Baszler out of the Kirifuda Clutch.
Winner: Doudrop
Zelina Vega came out during the match and wore the crown. Doudrop and Zelina have a stare down after the match.
Nikki A.S.H and Rhea Ripley welcome Bianca to RAW with a red hat. Bianca says she’ll be sure to give Flair a proper send-off.
Finn Balor vs. Mace
Balor wins with the Coup De Grace.
Winner: Finn Balor
After the match, Xavier and Finn get into it.
The Viking Raiders walk in on Morrison meditating. He says he wants to spread his chi with everyone. Ivar asks what good is chi if not to raid.
