WWE Raw wey happen on Monday for Mexico City on Netflix broadcast carry one big main event with high stakes. Roman Reigns defend him World Heavyweight Championship against Penta. The question na whether Penta go collect the gold for him hometown, or Reigns go hold am. Reigns retain the title.
Before main event, Rey Mysterio open the show. He wear neck brace after Omos attack am for AAA Triplemania. The 2023 Hall of Famer talk to fans and throw to recap of Stephanie Vaquer Women’s World Championship victory over Liv Morgan on Saturday night for Chile. La Primera join Mysterio inside ring, collect huge ovation from Mexico City crowd, and talk about joy of winning title for home country and pride representing Mexico.
Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio interrupt, and crowd boo dem. Fans nearly drown out Dominik as he yab him father. El Grande Americano, new AAA Mega Champion after he beat Dirty Dom 24 hours earlier, arrive to deafening pop. WWE announce Mixed Tag Team Match to kick off in-ring portion of show. Americano and Vaquer face Morgan and Mysterio. The match high-energy and red-hot. Vaquer deliver 619 to both opponents, and babyfaces set up for win. But Judgment Day arrive just in time. Roxanne Perez, Raquel Rodriguez, and JD McDonagh turn numbers game for heels. The segment end with villainous faction standing tall. Result: Americano and Vaquer defeat Morgan and Mysterio via disqualification. Grade A.
Next, Je’Von Evans face Big Cass and Austin Theory. Maxxine Dupri try to run interference for her boyfriend Theory, distracting Cass at ringside. E no work. Evans drive Cass into the giant, outmaneuver am, deliver OG Cutter, and score victory. Match good and energetic, build nicely, only small messy late. Evans cash him ticket to Money in the Bank, where he join Bron Breakker for namesake ladder match. Result: Evans defeat Cass and Theory. Grade B.
For Intercontinental Championship, Chad Gable defend against Dragon Lee. Two of best wrestlers on Raw brand wow fans for Mexico City. Lee throw himself around squared circle early and often, wipe out champion and put am on defensive before break. After timeout, champion and challenger trade blows, each look for knockout. Gable target ankle for trademark submission, but Lee answer with double stomp to floor. Later, Lee survive moonsault from Gable to deliver Operation Dragon, but only hold champion for two. Chants of ‘esto es lucha!’ rain from stands as Lee counter out of ankle lock, deliver Styles Clash, but still no keep Gable down for three. Gable grab ankle and force tapout moments later, but take time to show respect for Lee, and Mexico City fans appreciate. Result: Gable defeat Lee. Grade A+.
Lola Vice cap off her main roster debut with rollup on Raquel Rodriguez. That win come over Big Sexy and NXT Women’s Champion Kelani Jordan, and e give Vice spot for Money in the Bank match. Competitive bout see Vice waste little time acclimate herself on Raw brand by taking fight to opponents from opening bell. The match spotlight all three competitors. NXT exports show why dem be breakout stars, while Rodriguez keep dem at bay, looking to cash her ticket to New Orleans. But Vice score win with rollup and appear fast-tracked for success on flagship. Result: Vice defeat Jordan and Rodriguez. Grade B.
Main event atmosphere otherworldly as Penta and Reigns face each other during introductions. Penta control early, while Reigns seize control entering commercial break. Challenger shake am off and put The OTC on defensive. Penta grab champion arm, deliver the Sacrifice, snap limb straight back and send Reigns scurrying in pain. The Tribal Chief drop Penta on ring apron, then follow with powerbomb on announce table. E no take fight out of challenger. Penta deliver Penta Driver for dramatic near-fall wey reignite crowd.
High drama show late as Penta deliver Mexican Destroyer, only to eat spear from Reigns. The Tribal Chief left in disbelief as Penta shoot shoulder off mat to avoid three-count. Frustrated, Reigns talk trash to Penta, then grab microphone to demand acknowledgement from Mexico City fans. Challenger do just that, in form of another Mexican Destroyer, but Reigns kick out. Exchange of blows give way to springboard attempt by Penta, who land face-first in Superman Punch. A spear later and Reigns successfully retain gold. Result: Reigns defeat Penta to retain. Grade A+.
