WWE Raw results, Aug. 1, 2022: An explosive Raw ends with an Uso title retention and a catastrophic mistake by Edge
In the wake of SummerSlam, The Usos defended their Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles against The Mysterios. However, when Edge emerged to help repel a post-match attack by The Judgment Day, The Rated-R Superstar accidently Speared Dominik. Plus, Bayley, IYO SKY & Dakota Kai turned Raw upside down, and three whirlwind showdowns established Ciampa as the next challenger to United States Champion Bobby Lashley.
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Raw results, Aug. 1, 2022
Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair kicked off Raw with a showing of mutual respect
Bayley, Dakota Kai and IYO SKY viciously attacked Becky Lynch
AJ Styles def. Mustafa Ali and The Miz in a Triple Threat Match to move one step closer to a U.S. Title opportunity
AJ Styles overcame Mustafa Ali and The Miz in an ultra-fast slugfest. Seconds after Ali hit Miz with the 450 Splash, The Phenomenal One used Ali's momentum to grab him and execute the Styles Clash for the three-count. The win earned Styles the right to compete for a United States Championship opportunity later in the evening.
When Seth “Freakin” Rollins mocked Riddle's injury, Montez Ford emerged, alongside his partner Angelo Dawkins, to challenge The Visionary to a one-on-one match
Seth “Freakin’” Rollins def. Montez Ford
In an incredible showdown, Seth “Freakin” Rollin overcame the high-flying Montez Ford. When Ford went for the Splash off the top rope in the final moments, Rollins got his knees up to counter it and hit the Stomp for the win. When The Visionary attempted to hit the post-match Stomp on his defeated opponent, though, Angelo Dawkins stepped in his path, and Rollins quickly exited the ring.
Bayley, Dakota Kai and IYO SKY attack Alexa Bliss and Asuka
Alexa Bliss’ match against Asuka got cut short thanks to a surprise vicious attack by Bayley, Dakota Kai and IYO SKY. Their second attack of the night soon drew Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair to the squared circle. Although the attackers quickly escaped through the crowd, the irate EST of WWE declared that she would be facing one of the nefarious trio later in the evening, and SKY seemed to indicate that she would take the challenge.
Ciampa def. Dolph Ziggler and Chad Gable in a Triple Threat Match to earn the right to face AJ Styles for a U.S.Title opportunity
In the second hard-fought Triple Threat Match of the night, Ciampa reigned supreme over Dolph Ziggler and The Alpha Academy’s Chad Gable by hitting Gable with the devastating Fairytale Ending. With the victory, Ciampa earned the right to face the other Triple Threat winner, AJ Styles, to see who will challenge Bobby Lashley next week on Raw for the United States Title.
A returning Edge vowed to end The Judgment Day
Bianca Belair’s match against IYO SKY ended in a huge brawl
Following multiple acts of calamity earlier in the night and interference by both sides during Bianca Belair's one-on-one matchup against IYO SKY, Bayley and Dakota Kai began brawling with Asuka and Alexa Bliss, resulting in a no-contest. The WWE Universe let out passionate cries of "let them fight" as WWE officials rushed the ring and did their best to end the wild brawl between the six Superstars.
Ciampa def. AJ Styles to earn a United States Title opportunity against Bobby Lashley
After winning their respective Triple Threat Matches earlier in the night, AJ Styles and Ciampa clashed for the right to challenge Bobby Lashley for the U.S. Title with two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T joining Raw as a guest commentator.
The Miz prevented Styles' victory by putting his man's foot on the rope when the official wasn't looking, potentially preventing a three-count.
Then, when he was on the other side of the barricade, The A-Lister held The Phenomenal One's leg in an attempt to prevent him from beating the 10-count. Although Styles escaped the underhanded interference, he walked right into a fierce knee from Ciampa the second he reentered the ring. Ciampa quickly followed up with the Fairytale Ending to earn a United States Title Match next week.
The Usos def. The Mysterios in an Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title Match; Edge accidently Speared Dominik Mysterio while repelling a post-match Judgment Day attack
After Dominik Mysterio failed to see his opponents make a tag, The Usos scored a hard-fought main event victory over The Mysterios with the 1-D to retain their Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships for the second time in 48 hours.
When The Judgment Day attacked after the bell, it brought a fired-up Edge into the fray looking for payback. During the bedlam that followed, The Rated-R Superstar accidently Speared Dominik Mysterio before chasing Finn Bálor through the crowd.