Goin Over Final Monday Night Raw Before Bad Blood 9/30/24 - Seth Rollins Returns!

Tonight, WWE Raw came to us live from the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana, marking the final three-hour episode of the year. The show kicked off with the new Intercontinental Champion, Jey Uso, unveiling the redesigned Intercontinental Championship, which now features a sleek touch of blue.

Jey Uso’s Victory Speech Interrupted by Bron Breakker

Jey made his way to the ring through the crowd, thanking the WWE Universe for their support. However, before he could finish his victory speech, he was interrupted by the former Intercontinental Champion, Bron Breakker, the man Jey defeated for the title. Surprisingly, Bron wasn’t seeking a rematch but rather came to the ring to express his respect for Jey. The two men shook hands, ending the segment on a positive note.

Xavier Woods Defeats Rey Mysterio

The first match of the night featured WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio taking on Xavier Woods, a former WWE Tag Team Champion who has been frustrated with The New Day’s title drought over the past few years. The match was highly competitive, with Woods ultimately securing the win after an intense back-and-forth. However, the victory came with controversy, as Woods “accidentally” tore off Mysterio’s mask during the match—a move that left fans and Woods’ tag team partner, Kofi Kingston, questioning his sincerity.

After the match, Woods assured Kofi that the mask incident was unintentional. Kofi, having secured an Intercontinental Championship match against Jey Uso for next week, graciously passed the opportunity to Woods, stating that he felt his partner deserved it. The New Day celebrated Woods’ upcoming title shot, and the commentary team suggested that the group was back to being “all sunshine and rainbows.”

Zoey Stark Defeats Lyra Valkyria

In the first hour of Raw, Zoey Stark scored a victory over Lyra Valkyria after landing the Z360 in a seven-minute match.

Adam Pearce Prepares for Chaos; CM Punk and Drew McIntyre Face-Off

Backstage, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce was seen preparing a group of security guards, warning them about the chaos expected between Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman. As Pearce briefed the guards, CM Punk walked past him, and commentator Joe Tessitore informed viewers that we would soon see the final face-to-face encounter between Punk and Drew McIntyre.

Inside the Hell in a Cell, Punk and McIntyre reiterated their intense rivalry, vowing to rip each other apart at the upcoming event. Despite the tension, no brawl broke out, as security guards quickly separated the two men, preventing any physical confrontation.

Judgment Day Defeats LWO in Six-Man Tag Team Match

In a six-man tag team match, The Judgment Day, with help from Finn Bálor and Liv Morgan, defeated the LWO. After the match, Bálor and Morgan addressed Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley, warning them of their impending destruction at Saturday’s event in Georgia. Rhea and Damian eventually made their way to the ring, resulting in a massive brawl. Although the “Terror Twins” initially had the upper hand, the numbers advantage allowed The Judgment Day to stand tall over Damian Priest.

Chad Gable Defeats Kofi Kingston

Chad Gable scored a victory over Kofi Kingston after interference from Xavier Woods backfired. Woods attempted to grab Gable’s leg, but his miscalculation caused Kofi to lose control of the match, costing him the win.

The Awesome Truth vs. Authors of Pain

R-Truth made his return to Raw after taking multiple tsunamis from Bronson Reed several weeks ago. Truth, appearing to have no recollection of the attacks, announced to Miz that he had secured a match for them against The Authors of Pain (AOP), declaring that “The Awesome Truth” was back.

In the match, The Authors of Pain defeated The Awesome Truth. However, the bigger shock came when Miz turned on R-Truth after the match, officially turning heel.

Braun Strowman vs. Bronson Reed Ends in Chaos; Seth Rollins Returns

The main event saw Braun Strowman and “Big” Bronson Reed tear the house down—literally. The two powerhouses took out rows of fans and destroyed the ring in a chaotic match. In a surprise run-in, former World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins made his return, delivering a curb stomp to Bronson Reed, the man who had put him on the shelf for several weeks. As Rollins stood tall, Strowman slowly got to his feet and was declared the winner, ending the show as Raw went off the air.