WWE Raw Results, Winners And Grades With Rhea Ripley’s Intense Return

WWE Raw advertised Rhea Ripley’s return to Monday nights in her first promo since going down with injury. Ripley made a surprise return following last week’s main event, almost catching Dominik Mysterio in the act of kissing Liv Morgan.

Raw also advertised a showdown between Damian Priest and GUNTHER, Drew McIntyre’s return, Sheamus vs. Bronson Reed and Ilja Dragunov challenging Sami Zayn for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

Last week’s broadcast of WWE Raw garnered 1.750 million viewers.

WWE Raw Results On July 15, 2024

• Sheamus def. Bronson Reed
• Sonya Deville def. Shayna Baszler
• Damian Priest def. Braun Strowman
• Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler def. Kayden Carter and Katana Chance
• Jey Uso def. Dominik Mysterio
• Sami Zayn vs. Ilja Dragunov Ends in No Contest | WWE Intercontinental Title

WWE Raw Ratings

• July 8, 2024 | 1.750 million
• July 1, 2024 | 1.878 million
• June 24, 2024 | 1.814 million
• June 17, 2024 | 1.747 million
• June 10, 2024 | 1.609 million

WWE Raw Ticket Sales

• WWE Raw Venue: Nutter Center (Dayton, Ohio)
• WWE Raw Tickets Distributed: 8,641
• WWE Raw Tickets Available: 76

WWE Raw Winners And Grades

Rhea Ripley Return Promo

A furious Rhea Ripley called out Liv Morgan while ignoring an apologetic Dominik Mysterio.

Liv Morgan had a fantastic monologue about taking everything from Ripley and how her coup de grace would be taking Dom. At one point, the out-of-pocket Morgan said her voice was hoarse because she had a wild weekend in Mexico City and has always been “a bit of a screamer.”

Rhea Ripley vowed to end Morgan’s career. Mysterio tried to give her a black rose, which she rejected. Dom also decorated Ripley’s dressing room, but she destroyed it as well.

Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan Promo Grade: A+

Sheamus Def. Bronson Reed

This was around the same time as a virally awful national anthem by Ingrid Andress ahead of the Home Run Derby. Pat McAfee made mention of the national anthem to discourage viewers from watching the Derby, but all the mention made me want to do was go on Twitter and watch that anthem myself.

Sheamus defeating Bronson Reed felt a lot like when longtime veteran Sami Zayn beat up-and-coming Bron Breakker. Reed was being set up to rebuild his momentum but he was subjected to a “pay your dues” type loss.

Sheamus vs. Bronson Reed Grade: B

Sonya Deville Def. Zelina Vega

It seemed as if Sonya Deville was going to manage Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark, but it might be the opposite with Deville featured as a singles star with Stark and Baszler as her heavies.

Sonya Deville made quick work of Zelina Vega. As Vega, Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark did a number on Vega’s arm, Kayden Carter, Katana Chance and Lyra Valkyria hit the ring but the heels didn’t budge. Boy did the babyfaces look weak in this moment.

Sonya Deville vs. Zelina Vega Grade: C

Damian Priest Def. Braun Strowman

Both Damian Priest and GUNTHER are still technically heels, though Priest is moving closer toward being a babyface every week. Still, people didn’t know how to take these two. They seemed confused about whom to cheer.

Priest cut a great babyface promo in response to GUNTHER saying WWE “was not his dream.” Priest said he grew up fighting for his life on the street. GUNTHER then cut a great heel promo about how living on the streets is a choice because Priest’s parents chose not to raise him, while GUNTHER had great parents. It really struck a nerve with this crowd, especially when GUNTHER called Priest “street trash.”

By the end of the GUNTHER-Priest exchange, Priest was the clear babyface.

Poor Braun Strowman was in an awkward position as a babyface against the heel champion who just transitioned into a babyface.

Strowman was excessively selling his knee after charging at Damian Priest only for Priest to move and derail the Strowman Express.

Priest peppered Strowman with a series of spin kicks. As Strowman made a last-ditch rally, his knee gave out, which led to Priest winning with the South of Heaven.

GUNTHER and Priest brawled after Priest’s win, and Priest got the better of GUNTHER.

Damian Priest vs. Braun Strowman Grade: B

Zoey Stark And Shayna Baszler Def. Chance And Carter

Fan have not warmed up to Chance and Carter’s entrance just yet, but they have a lot of crowd-pleasing double-team moves that get fans to react.

This match was very competitive considering how much WWE is heating up Deville Baszler and Stark. Even when Deville interrupted, she was thwarted by Lyra Valkyria.

There was an excellent finish where Baszler and Stark hit an unnamed double-team move where Stark yeeted Chance into a Sonya knee.

Stark and Baszler vs. Chance and Carter Grade: B-

Drew McIntyre Returns, Gets Suspended Again

Drew McIntyre was surprisingly giddy headed to the ring. WWE once again aired footage from Money in the Bank when McIntyre told CM Punk “I know where your family lives!” Perhaps Drew made good on that promise?

Adam Pearce said he wanted to make the match between Drew McIntyre and CM Punk, but he wouldn’t do so until McIntyre apologized to the referees for putting his hands on him during his MITB tirade. Fans chanted “say you’re sorry.”

Not only did McIntyre refuse to apologize, he also attacked the referees once again. This brought out Seth Rollins who brawled with McIntyre. Either Seth is being added as a backup in case Punk can’t go, or there will be a Triple Threat match.

Drew McIntyre was re-suspended amid all this, so I fully expect the suspension to be lifted by next week.

During the latest Wyatt Sicks therapy session, Erick Rowan cut a fantastic promo referencing Brodie Lee and Bray Wyatt.

Drew McIntyre Segment Grade: A

Jey Uso Def. Dominik Mysterio

WWE played on social media memes and months of teases by having Jey Uso show interest in Rhea Ripley, who he presumed was now single.

Dominik started the match like a house afire, cutting off Jey’s entrance and screaming “don’t you ever mess with my Mami!”

The climax of this match (no pun intended) came when Liv Morgan tried to help Dom. Jey Uso hit a baseball slide dropkick on Dom, causing him to “accidentally” land on top of Liv, only to be straddled by her. Rhea Ripley stormed the ring, causing Liv to flee the ring and a distracted Dom took a Spear and a Splash for the loss.

After the match, Rhea Ripley returned Dominik’s rose and said she doesn’t belong to anyone. She’s not Dom’s, he’s hers. Apparently they’re back together.

Jey Uso vs. Dominik Mysterio Grade: B+

Chad Gable Confronts Bo Dallas And The Wyatt Sicks

Chad Gable called out Bo Dallas, and Dallas was attacked by the Creed Brothers and thrown around like a rag doll. Unfortunately for them, Dallas was laughing after the beatdown.

While laughing, Dallas said “yeah, yeah yeah” in tribute to Brodie Lee. Then the Wyatt Sicks music played and fans chanted “you F’d up!”

Chad and both Creeds fled the scene at the sight of the Wyatt Sicks.

Wyatt Sicks Segment Grade: A

Sami Zayn Vs. Ilja Dragunov Ends In A No Contest

Earlier in the night, Bron Breakker was escorted out of the arena by Adam Pearce. I fully expect this show to end with Breakker spearing everything in sight.

This match was built around Ilja Dragunov’s constant motion as the guy “never stops.”

Fans weren’t as into this match because if Sami Zayn was able to beat GUNTHER and Bron Breakker, it’s difficult to believe Ilja was going to pull off the upset.

Fans turned on Ilja Dragunov late in the match as Dragunov looked like he was on his way to a win.

Breakker inevitably returned, and hit a 360 Spear on ilja Dragunov after Sami rolled out of the way. Breakker then hit the ropes multiple times for a show-ending Spear on Sami Zayn. Fans barked as Raw went off the air.

Sami Zayn vs. Ilja Dragunov Grade: B