WWE Raw Season 16 Episode 27 Episode #792
- TV-14
- July 7, 2008
The episode opens with a recap of last week's events, highlighting the confrontations between WWE Champion Bobby Lashley and his contenders, Drew McIntyre and Goldberg. We see Lashley and his manager, MVP, boasting about their dominance and belittling their opponents, while McIntyre and Goldberg reiterate their desire to win the championship.
Next, we see a tag team match between Charlotte Flair and Natalya against the team of Rhea Ripley and Mandy Rose. The match is competitive, with both teams showcasing their skills, but it ultimately ends in controversy when Flair uses an illegal maneuver to secure the pinfall victory. The referees argue over whether or not the move should be deemed a disqualification, but ultimately allow Flair's team to take the win.
In the backstage area, we see a heated argument between Damian Priest and Sheamus, who have been at odds in recent weeks. Priest accuses Sheamus of being a bully and demands a match against him to settle their differences. Sheamus agrees, but warns Priest that he will regret his decision.
We then see a segment featuring The Miz and his protege, John Morrison, as they prepare to face off against The Viking Raiders in a tag team match. Miz boasts about his abilities and mocks his opponents, while Morrison expresses his admiration for The Viking Raiders and promises to give them a fair fight. The match is fast-paced and intense, with both teams delivering impressive moves and near-falls. In the end, The Viking Raiders emerge victorious, much to the delight of the crowd.
Backstage, we see an interview with Alexa Bliss, who has been embroiled in a supernatural storyline in recent months. Bliss discusses her recent interactions with mysterious forces and hints at a possible confrontation with a yet-unseen adversary.
In the main event of the evening, Bobby Lashley defends his WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre in a highly anticipated rematch from their WrestleMania showdown. The match is brutal and hard-hitting, with both men delivering punishing blows and high-risk maneuvers. Throughout the match, MVP interferes on Lashley's behalf, but McIntyre manages to overcome the odds and score a hard-fought victory. As the show closes, McIntyre celebrates his triumph while Lashley and MVP fume in defeat.