Chris Jericho’s music hits, and he comes out to a nice pop. The show is kicking off with an episode of The Highlight Reel. Jericho says this is the last Highlight Reel we’ll see on Monday Night RAW. This Sunday at Payback, he’ll beat his former best friend and current muttonhead for the United States Title and head over to Smackdown Live. It doesn’t matter where he goes, everyone has supported him. They’re his friends, pals, and buddies. They’re the Friends of Jericho — “Cheer me on, mannn!” The crowd happily claps along. Jericho realized he needed a huge guest for the last episode. That guest is himself. He’s the Guest of Jericho. Jericho says he’ll get his payback this Sunday against Kevin Owens. Owens betrayed him, took his title, and left for Smackdown Live where he’s calling himself the Face of America. Owens is ugly and looks like the Hunchback of Notre Dame and Grumpy Cat mixed.The Miz’ music hits, and he makes his way out to the ring with his wife, Maryse. Miz puts his hand up and demands the people shut their mouths. Miz says RAW is no longer Jericho. It hasn’t been since they showed up. Miz and Maryse get in the ring, and a loud, “You suck” chant fires up. Miz says he couldn’t possibly suck since he’s not from Kansas City. The crowd loudly boos him. Miz says RAW is all about the IT couple. Jericho says he better watch… IT, COUPLE! Miz says he’d like to inform Jericho and the people watching that The Highlight Reel has officially been canceled. It will be replaced with Miz TV. The graphics change to Miz TV, and the crew starts coming down to change the set. Miz says the ratings are going to spike. The crew rolls the carpet out from under them and set up the chairs. Jericho says he’s excited for the show to start. Miz starts to do his intro when…Dean Ambrose’s music hits. The WWE Intercontinental Champion makes his way down to the ring to a nice pop. Ambrose says Jericho has a point — Miz is a stupid idiot. A light “Stupid idiot” chant fires up. Miz says Jericho never said that, but Jericho says he was thinking it. Ambrose says you can’t just take over someone’s show. Ambrose says he’ll give the people what they want. Ambrose calls the crew back into the ring. The crew comes in and sets up for the Ambrose Asylum. The shag carpet comes out with the poster board sign. Ambrose welcomes the crowd to the Ambrose Asylum and welcomes his guests. Ambrose says he’ll be rooting for Jericho this Sunday. Miz says they should be thankful he’s rescuing the crowd from mediocrity. Miz should be getting the gifts. Ambrose says he does have a gift for The Miz, and he gives him Dirty Deeds before walking off.
Sheamus w/ Cesaro vs. Matt Hardy w/ Jeff Hardy
Winner by Pinfall: Matt Hardy
Cruiserweight Match
Neville and TJ Perkins vs. “Gentleman” Jack Gallagher and Austin Aries
Winners by Pinfall: “Gentleman” Jack Gallagher and Austin Aries
Dumpster Match
Braun Strowman vs. Kalisto
Winner: Kalisto
Strowman is furious and viciously slams him down with one arm. Strowman picks him up by the neck again and slams him down. Strowman hits it a third time. Strowman is furious and bleeding from the nose. Strowman throws him out of the ring and slams him into the barricade. A “We want Roman/Roman sucks” chant fires up. Strowman then slams him into the dumpster and closes the lid. Strowman then starts pushing it up the ramp. Agents run out to stop Strowman, but he scares them back. Strowman locks down the lid and looks off the ramp. Strowman then goes to the back, but then comes back out to shove the dumpster off the stage. Strowman raises his arms in celebration and walks off.
Alicia Fox vs. Dana Brooke
Winner by Pinfall: Dana Brooke
Big Cass, Seth Rollins, and Finn Bálor vs. Anderson and Gallows and Samoa Joe
Winners by Pinfall: Big Cass, Seth Rollins, and Finn Bálor
Alexa Bliss addresses her title opportunity at Payback
Alexa Bliss comes out and says that the RAW superstars talk every week about how they want to be a champion. Certain superstars come out and talk about how this is their dream. Bliss seems like she’s going to get sick before shutting down some “WHAT” chants. Bliss says she’s not here to talk — she’s here to fight, and she’s going to beat Bayley this Sunday at WWE Payback.WWE RAW Women’s Champion, Bayley, makes her way to the ring. Bayley says Bliss wasted no time proving how good she is. Bayley says she knows Bliss was just making fun of her. Ever since she’s known Bliss, she’s talked about people behind their backs rather than saying it to their face. Bayley says she’s not just talk. Every single day, she works her butt off for this dream and holding onto the championship. She knows there are female superstars in the back that want the title. She’s said it before and done it before: she’ll stop at nothing to walk out of her hometown with the title.Sasha Banks’ music hits, and she comes out to a very light reaction. She high fives Bayley. Bliss says this is Part 3,000 of the Sasha/Bayley sideshow. Does Sasha put love letters in there when she packs her lunch? Banks asks Bayley if she got her last note. Banks says Bliss can’t come in here like she owns it. The last time she checked, the woman with the gold calls the shots. Not only will Bayley show her up on Sunday, she’ll shut her up. That’s Sunday. As for tonight, she wants to shut Bliss up right now. Bliss says no one wants her opinion. Bliss says she’s going to get Kurt Angle to cancel the match because she doesn’t feel safe with Banks in the ring. Banks apologizes… and forearms her down.
Alexa Bliss vs. Sasha Banks
Winner by Count-Out: Sasha Banks
Curt Hawkins vs. Apollo Crews
Winner by Pinfall: Apollo Crews
Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho vs. The Miz w/ Maryse
…and Bray Wyatt’s video flashes on the screen. Wyatt is standing on top of the commentary table looking at Ambrose. Wyatt punches Ambrose off the table and gives him Sister Abigail into the LED boards on the stage. Miz attacks Jericho from behind, and he double-teams him with Wyatt. They get Jericho in the ring. Jericho gives Miz a Codebreaker. Wyatt quickly drops Jericho with Sister Abigail and stands over him. Miz pats Wyatt on the shoulder, so Wyatt gives him Sister Abigail. Wyatt kneels over him to end the show.
* Matt Hardy def. Sheamus
* “Gentleman” Jack Gallager and Austin Aries def. Neville and TJ Perkins
* Kalisto def. Braun Strowman in a Dumpster Match
* Dana Brooke def. Alicia Fox
* Big Cass, Seth Rollins, and Finn Bálor def. Anderson and Gallows and Samoa Joe
* Sasha Banks def. Alexa Bliss via CO
* Apollo Crews def. Curt Hawkins
* Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho NC The Miz
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