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We see a commercial for the Cruiserweights and they focus on Tommaso Ciampa, Cedric Alexander, and Johnny Gargano.
Stephanie McMahon makes her way to the ring. She welcomes everyone to this historic edition of Monday Night Raw. We are moments away from crowning the Universal Champion. First she says we need to address the actions of Brock Lesnar. Brock crossed the line by putting his hands on an official and on her brother. She says that people thought she had no problem with what happened to Shane, but no one does that to her family.
Paul Heyman comes out and he wants Stephanie to indulge him, but she will have none of this indulging and she wants Paul to apologize.
Paul calls Stephanie Madam McMahon and she does not want him to call her that.
Paul says he did not want to seem too presumptive to call her Stephanie, but when his client defeated Randy Orton, it was a victory for her brand . . . their brand over Shane's brand. Raw beat Smackdown thanks to Brock Lesnar. When Brock hit an official and gave an F-5 to the Smackdown COO. Paul told Brock to stop and he tried to protect Shane. Paul says he is here to pay Brock's fine of $500.
Paul pulls out a giant wad of cash and he counts is off as he throws the money onto the mat. Stephanie knocks the money away and Stephanie says that Paul said Brock provides value to Raw, but what value does Paul bring to Raw? Stephanie tells Paul to think about his children when he has to tell them that he patronized Stephanie McMahon. There is a storm coming and it comes your fat way.
Paul says the angel came down and told the advocate that he will not survive the storm but the advocate's client BROCK LESNAR IS THE STORM. His message goes straight out to Stephanie McMahon. Paul says he knows the compromising position Brock put Stephanie in. The position they put her in with the board of directors. A board that one day you will dictate to. They understand the compromising position you are in with your father, the chairman of the board that you can control the wrestlers and the one fighter on the roster.
Paul mentions the women's empowerment movement and Stephanie says the revolution is real. Paul says he is looking at the heir to the boardroom and the single heir to the WWE fortune. Paul says the sword of Damocles is hanging over your head. Paul says with great humility, he asks her, he begs her that she accept this as a fine paid, a lesson learned, and as an apology sincerely delivered.
Stephanie accepts the apology and walks away.
Paul has an evil look on his face as she walks to the back.
We take a look back at the injury suffered by Finn Balor during the Universal title match at SummerSlam.
Titus O'Neil and Darren Young walk in split screen as we go to commercial.
We are back and we take a look at Roman Reigns and his quest for the Universal Title. Roman says the champion will be THE GUY.
Match Number Seven: Darren Young (with Bob Backlund) versus Titus O'Neil
Young and Titus exchange punches and Titus goes to the floor and he wants a time out. Titus gets back onto the apron and he tells the referee to keep Darren away. Titus goes after Darren but Darren moves and he chops Titus. Darren with a flying forearm and a neck breaker. Darren chops Titus and Titus with an Irish whip that sends Darren over the top rope to the floor and Darren is down. Titus gives the cameraman his camera back and tells him to take a picture.
Titus sends Darren back into the ring and he slams Darren. Titus chops Darren and then he works on the neck. Titus slaps Darren. Darren kicks and punches Titus but Titus with a knee to the midsection and then Titus with a pump handle accordion slam. Titus returns to the neck. Titus tells Darren and Bob that Darren owes him. Titus with a kick and a short arm clothesline for a near fall.
Darren with a crucifix rollup for the three count.
Winner: Darren Young
After the match, Darren sends Titus to the floor and Bob celebrates with Darren.
Titus attacks Darren and then he goes after Backlund. Titus gives Darren Clash of the Titus.
Mick Foley says that he should have been out there and had Stephanie's back. Mick says that they need to maintain the integrity of the match and keep all tag team partners and friends from ringside. Stephanie says it is important because they are crowning the first Universal Champion (sic).
Seth Rollins shows up and he says that they will be proud of him.
Stephanie says there is a reason why Seth was the first draft pick and it is his night.
We go to commercial.
Enzo Amore joins Colin Cassady on his way to the ring and Colin says tonight he shocks the world and becomes the new WWE Universal Champion. That will prove to the three in the ring, there is one word to describe you and he will spell it out for you.
Match Number Eight: Roman Reigns versus Seth Rollins versus Colin Cassady versus Kevin Owens in an Elimination Match for the WWE Universal Title
The bell rings and Owens goes to the floor to talk with Stephanie. Colin and Roman pinball Seth and then Colin clotheslines Seth over the top rope to the floor. Owens hits Roman from behind and Seth hits Colin from behind. Owens sends roman into the turnbuckles and Colin chops Rollins. Roman sends Owens into the turnbuckles and punches him. Colin follows Rollins to the floor and Rollins kicks Colin. Owens punches Roman while Seth and Colin return to the ring.
Rollins tries for a suplex but Colin blocks it and hits one and gets a near fall. Colin punches Seth in the ribs and Owens returns to the ring and he is followed in by Roman. Roman kicks Owens in the corner. Rollins punches Colin and Roman picks up Owens. Roman punches Owens and Colin with an Irish whip but Colin runs into a boot. Rollins is knocked over the top rope by an uppercut by Colin.
Owens goes to the floor as well and Roman and Colin exchange punches. Roman with a side head lock and flying clothesline and then Colin blocks a Superman punch. Roman with elbows and then Colin with a running boot that sends Roman over the top rope to the floor and Colin goes over the top rope as well from the momentum of the kick. Rollins with a suicide dive onto Colin but Owens drops Rollins on the ringside barrier. Owens grabs Colin and Roman with a plancha onto Kevin and Colin as we go to commercial.
We are back and everyone is still outside the ring. Owens goes after Colin and goes to the apron and hits a Cactus Jack Elbow drop after gesturing to Foley. Rollins throws Owens aside and Rollins gets a near fall on Colin. Rollins with a reverse chin lock. Owens comes in and he punches Rollins and kicks him to the floor. Owens with a short arm clothesline to Colin and then knocks Roman off the apron before hitting a back senton and getting a near fall on Colin. Owens punches Colin and Colin punches back. Owens puts Colin's leg in the rope and Owens kicks the thigh. Owens sets up Colin in the corner and he is pulled from the ring before going for the cannonball. Rollins sends Owens into the ringside barrier.
Rollins with a flatliner into the turnbuckles and hits a forearm in the corner. Reigns with clotheslines to Rollins followed by a flying clothesline. Reigns with one to Owens as well. Colin with a boot to Reigns and he is the one left standing in the ring. Colin with shoulder tackles followed by a Stinger Splash to Owens and Rollins in the same corner. Colin with one to Rollins and then Owens. Owens is knocked off the apron by Colin. Rollins with a rollup on Colin for a near fall. Colin with a slam and leaping elbow drop. Reigns with a Superman Punch to Colin. Rollins moves when Reigns goes for a running shoulder in the corner. Rollins with a super kick to Colin but he can only get a near fall. Owens with a frog splash to Colin to pin him.
Colin Cassady Eliminated
We go to commercial.
We are back and Owens goes for a superplex but Reigns turns it into a tower of doom spot. Reigns covers Owens and gets a near fall. Roman gets a near fall on Rollins. Reigns with Neverending Story to Rollins. Reigns misses a short arm clothesline but Rollins misses a round kick. Reigns with a kick to Rollins and he sets for the Superman punch and Rollins moves. Rollins goes for an O'Connor Roll but Roman holds on. Roman goes to the floor and he punches Rollins when Seth goes for a suicide dive. Rollins stops a second Superman punch attempt and gets a near fall after a Falcon Arrow.
Rollins with a kick and he goes for the Pedigree but Rollins is sent to the apron. Rollins goes up top and Roman with a superman punch and Roman can only get a near fall. Roman sets for the spear but Rollins with a knee and enzuigiri. Owens with a super kick to Rollins and he hits a cannonball on Roman and then one for Rollins. Reigns with a superman punch and Owens kicks out.
Owens with a kick and Reigns with a Superman punch to counter the Pop Up Powerbomb. Reigns with a rollup into a one arm sit out power bomb but Rollins kicks out. Reigns goes to the floor for the Juggernaut Broad Jump Drop Kick on Rollins and then he hits a Superman punch off the steps to Owens. Reigns with a spear to Rollins on the floor. Triple H comes out and hits a Pedigree on Roman.
Hunter sends Roman back into the ring and he tells Rollins to do it. Rollins crawls and covers Roman and pins him.
Roman Reigns Eliminated
Triple H rolls Owens back into the ring. Hunter kicks Rollins and Pedigrees him and then Owens is in shock and he covers Rollins and pins him.
Winner: Kevin Owens
Triple H raises Owens' hand.
Hunter stops in front of Foley and Stephanie and then he walks away.
We go to credits.
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