Rewind-A-Raw

Finn Balor challenges new champion Roman Reigns as Braun Strowman and his MITB contract await, Stephanie McMahon’s coronation of Ronda Rousey doesn’t go as planned, Triple H tells us why he’s facing The Undertaker one more time.

It’s SummerSlam Week as Dean Ambrose returns, Paul Heyman gives Roman Reigns an offer, and Ronda Rousey and the WWE remember Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart. We also discuss the day’s top stories as John recaps the life and career of Jim Neidhart, and Colt Cabana sues CM Punk over legal fees.

Ronda Rousey makes her TV in-ring debut against Alicia Fox, Paul Heyman sheds tears over Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins looks for a partner, Ruby Riott returns, and Lashley doesn’t like Elias saying his name.

Stephanie McMahon and Triple H announce ‘Evolution’, the first all-women’s WWE PPV, Roman Reigns faces Bobby Lashley to determine Brock Lesnar’s SummerSlam opponent, and Sasha and Bayley are best friends again.

The Sasha Banks-Bayley saga continues with a confession of love, Paul Heyman answers Kurt Angle’s threat to strip Brock Lesnar of his title, Ronda Rousey attacks, triple threat eliminators take place to determine Lesnar’s next challenger.

Bobby Lashley and Roman Reigns heat up their grudge ahead of Sunday’s Extreme Rules, Seth Rollins tells us about Drew McIntyre’s love of farm animals, and more from Bayley and Sasha’s counseling sessions.

Braun Strowman traps Kevin Owens inside a portable toilet and tips it over, Roman Reigns does double duty in tag matches with Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley, Sasha and Bayley seek counseling with the returning Dr. Shelby.

Bayley is forced to team up with Sasha Banks, Roman Reigns is forced to team up with Lashley, Finn Balor is forced to team up with Baron Corbin, and Kevin Owens is forced to team up with Braun Strowman. Seth Rollins tries to reclaim the Intercontinental Championship from Dolph Ziggler, and Rey Mysterio is announced as a WWE 2K19 Pre-Order Bonus Character.

John Pollock and Wai Ting review WWE RAW 6/18/18: Ronda Rousey is suspended after attacking new champion Alexa Bliss, Bayley and Sasha Banks break up again, Braun Strowman sets a target with his MITB briefcase, and a title unexpectedly changes hands. We also discuss the announcements of the NJPW G1 Climax 2018 blocks and the WWE’s NXT UK brand.

John Pollock is joined by Davie Portman from upNXT to review the final episode of Raw before Money in the Bank, featuring a face-to-face with Nia Jax & Ronda Rousey, a ladder convention, an obstacle course, a pair of four-way matches, Baron Corbin shaves his head, plus we take your feedback & questions.

Ronda Rousey and Nia Jax share concern over Natalya’s leg, Sami Zayn uses Instagram to dig for dirt on Bobby Lashley, Baron Corbin is named Constable of Raw, and a bunch of disqualifications.

Nia Jax taunts Ronda Rousey and demonstrates her armbar defense, a Gauntlet Match takes place for the last spot in the Women’s MITB match, plus our thoughts on the Mauro Ranallo documentary and Enzo’s controversial rap debut.

Sami Zayn introduces the world to Bobby Lashley’s sisters in our current frontrunner for worst segment of the year, we discuss Monday’s reports about WWE’s $1 billion deal to move SmackDown to Fox, and Wai Ting reviews Total Bellas Season 3 Episode 1.

Raw takes place from the London, UK, but what everybody wants to talk about is the Ronda Rousey vs. Nia Jax angle shot earlier in the day in New York. Roman wants Jinder (but the audience wants neither), more MITB qualifiers, and Sami Zayn calls out Bobby Lashley’s sisters.

Money In The Bank qualifying matches take place featuring Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn vs. Finn Balor, Braun Strowman vs. Kevin Owens, and Ruby Riott vs. Sasha Banks vs. Ember Moon. Seth Rollins issues an IC title open challenge and Bobby Lashley really loves his sisters.

Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn are treated to huge hometown reactions in Montreal, while Roman Reigns receives the opposite as he addresses the controversy from his Steel Cage Match at the Greatest Royal Rumble.

The WWE pays tribute to the passing of Bruno Sammartino, Raw gives a final push to its matches ahead of Friday’s Greatest Royal Rumble, and Ronda Rousey gets physical in Natalya’s defense. Wai shares his thoughts on the excellent Bruno documentary that premiered tonight on the WWE Network. John talks about the death of Motoko Baba.

It’s night one of the 2018 Superstar Shake-Up as wrestlers from SmackDown Live jump over to Raw. Join us as we dissect an evening of game-changing roster changes featuring the likes of Jinder Mahal, Baron Corbin, Dolph Ziggler and Breezango! Also, Jeff Hardy becomes a Grand Slam champ and a former NXT champion makes his return.