Bengaluru, October 1: There was a breath of fresh air as WWE aired Monday Night Raw's season premiere last night at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. New stage, commentary team, and pyros were back to give goosebumps to the fans. And the card was loaded up with multiple championship matches including an incredible main event bout.
During the event, two former women’s champions featured in a match whereas a couple of Hall of Famers were in attendance. Plus, The Beast Incarnate returned on this special episode of WWE Raw.
RAW season premiere opened with a video package and new theme song with Pyroworks making it's way back to WWE. Rey Mysterio came out to talk about his title shot against Seth Rollins as his son Dominick watched from ringside.
Soon, Brock Lesnar walked out with Paul Heyman to destroy Mysterio with multiple F-5s and Suplexes. Dominick and WWE officials tried to stop him, but suffered his wrath, as well. Later, commentators mentioned that WWE may book criminal charges against Lesnar for his violent actions.
Bliss used that opening to send Banks face-first into the turnbuckles to take control. She mounted a series of offensive moves to maintain control until Bayley distracted her. This allowed Banks to roll her up for the victory.
After the match, Becky ran into the ring to force Sasha to run away from the ring. She cut a promo about their Hell in a Cell Championship match before she left the ring.
During the segment, Miz announced a 5-on-5 match at WWE Crown Jewel which is set for October 31st in Saudi Arabia between Team Hogan and Team Flair. And he added Seth Rollins will be the captain of Team Hogan whereas Randy Orton will represent Team Flair.
Rusev blocked an RKO and nailed Orton with a big Machka Kick. Rusev then hit one more big kick to King Corbin and announced his entry into Team Hogan. Later, in the backstage, he challenged Seth Rollins to a Universal Championship match.
Meanwhile, Bobby Lashley returned to the show to a mixed reaction from the crowd. Lana joined him on the stage and started making out with him to stun Rusev and the entire WWE Universe! The lights went out as The Fiend appeared inside the ring to attack Rollins. He choked out the champion with the Mandible Claw to end the show.