Rhea Ripley returned on WWE Uncooked in Canada.Credit score: WWE.com
WWE Uncooked after Cash within the Financial institution was preceded by rumors of Rhea Ripley’s return forward of SummerSlam. With Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio teaming up in the principle occasion, Monday night time in Ottawa, Ontario Canada appeared like the right place.
Throughout a backstage phase, Damian Priest answered a cellphone name, asking “the place you at?” All indicators pointed to the caller being Ripley herself, and that’s precisely what occurred when Ripley returned in the principle occasion to confront Liv Morgan. WWE SummerSlam is simply across the nook, and certainly one of its greatest matches appears to be pitting Ripley in opposition to Morgan with Dom’s allegiance nonetheless strongly in query.
WWE Uncooked marketed the return of CM Punk, who opened up the present with a faceoff with Seth Rollins. Uncooked additionally marketed a juicy essential occasion of Rey Mysterio and Zelina Vega vs. Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio.
Final week’s broadcast of WWE Uncooked garnered 1.878 million viewers.
WWE Uncooked Outcomes On July 8, 2024
Jey Uso def. Chad Gable
Bronson Reed def. Pete Dunne
The Judgment Day def. Braun Strowman and The Superior Reality
Ilja Dragunov def. Bron Breakker by Disqualification
Harm CTRL def. Kayden Carter, Katana Likelihood and Lyra Valkyria
Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio vs. Zelina Vega and Rey Mysterio
WWE Uncooked Rankings
July 1, 2024 | 1.878 million
June 24, 2024 | 1.814 million
June 17, 2024 | 1.747 million
June 10, 2024 | 1.609 million
June 3, 2024 | 1.679 million
WWE Uncooked Ticket Gross sales
WWE Uncooked Venue: Canadian Tire Centre (Ottawa, ON)
WWE Uncooked Tickets Distributed: 8,432
WWE Uncooked Tickets Out there: 219
WWE Uncooked Winners And Grades
CM Punk And Seth Rollins Face Off
Although followers chanted for CM Punk, the reception was a bit frosty, presumably as a result of Canada is Kenny Omega territory. Although Winnipeg is sort of actually a day away from Ottawa.
CM Punk jumped on commentary as Seth Rollins made his technique to the ring. What ensued was a stable alternate between Punk and Rollins that was awkward at instances.
Punk begrudgingly apologized to Rollins, however their tensions are removed from completed.
Backstage, Seth Rollins informed Damian Priest that on Saturday he was very fortunate (particularly after forgetting to kick out), but in addition superb. Damian Priest informed Rollins that he was going to throw the Gents’s Settlement out the window. If Rollins desires a shot, he ought to simply title the place.
Opening Phase Grade: B
Jey Uso Def. Chad Gable
Chad Gable was promoting his ribs from final night time’s Cash within the Financial institution match as they have been closely taped. Nonetheless, Gable went for a flying headbutt, touchdown proper on his ribs.
Gable was distracted by an look from The Wyatt Sicks. This opened the door for a Spear from Jey Uso and the win. After the win, Uso mentioned deuces and bolted from the ring the best way Dave Meltzer runs from debating his friends on Twitter.
After one other nice video bundle, the place Bo Dallas/Uncle Howdy teased the arrival of The Wyatt Sicks, Chad Gable continued to imagine they have been coming for him. I feel it’s turning into apparent that The Wyatt Sicks are coming for Jey Uso, as Jey has been in each phase they’ve appeared in.
Backstage, Bo Dallas appeared in Adam Pearce’s workplace.
Jey Uso vs. Chad Gable Grade: B
Bronson Reed Def. Pete Dunne
Bronson went face-to-face with Reed earlier on throughout a backstage phase. Sheamus problem Reed to a match, however Reed declined as a result of he was going through Sheamus’ previous Brawling Brutes stablemate Pete Dunne. Keep in mind that?
Michael Cole introduced Pete Dunne’s tag group companion Tyler Bate shall be out of motion, which doesn’t bode properly for Dunne’s singles profession on a crowded Uncooked roster.
Dunne suffered a loss after a formidable Tsunami from Reed. Ever the storytellers, Pete Dunne shoved Sheamus when The Celtic Warrior went to have a good time with him. Michael Cole talked up the story of Sheamus leaving The Brawling Brutes out to dry.
Bronson Reed vs. Pete Dunne Grade: B
Sami Zayn Confronts Bron Breakker
Sami Zayn was interrupted by Bron Breakker, who remained silent for an prolonged time period. Bron Breakker additionally appears to have new theme music. Sadly, it’s nonetheless mid.
Breakker made it appear as if he was about to congratulate Sami Zayn for his win, solely to spear Sami mid-sentence. Breakker then hit a 360 Spear on Zayn for good measure.
Breakker was confronted by Ilja Dragunov, and Breakker clapped again by sarcastically saying “I’m so scared!”
Sami Zayn and Bron Breakker Phase: A-
The Judgment Day Def. Braun Strowman And The Superior Reality
The Judgment Day attacked The Superior Reality in the midst of their entrance music, which I thought-about a favor to Canada.
Finn Balor gained this match with a Coup de Grace on R-Reality. Backstage, The Judgment Day walked in on Liv Morgan stretching Dominik Mysterio in a suggestive place. This led to the road of the night time when Priest informed Mysterio “it’s not that onerous” to steer clear of Liv Morgan. Carlito quipped: “It appears fairly arduous to me…”
Priest as soon as once more teased the arrival of Rhea Ripley earlier than the phase ended.
Judgment Day vs. Superior Reality and Braun Strowman Grade: B-
Ilja Dragunov Def. Bron Breakker By DQ
Followers weren’t very a lot into this match early, however Ilja Dragunov’s depth willed them into chanting “that is superior!”
On the peak of a conflict, Bron Breakker yeeted an workplace chair into Dragunov’s face inflicting a disqualification.
Sami Zayn hit the ring, and through a brawl between Dragunov, Breakker and Zayn, Breakker overpowered each as Michael Cole talked him up.
Ilja Dragunov vs. Bron Breakker Grade: B
Harm CTRL Def. Katana Likelihood, Kayden Carter and Lyra Valkyria
Previous to this match, there was a promo by Harm CTRL as soon as once more reiterating that Harm CTRL needed to change.
This was basically a spotfest, and although the gang wasn’t very into it, the ladies labored arduous and Kayden Carter did a great job getting them fired up.
After an entertaining collection of dives, Harm CTRL gained with an Over the Moonsault. Harm CTRL was then jumped by Zoey Stark, Shayna Baszler and a returning Sonya Deville. Deville returned backstage weeks in the past in a tender opening, however this was her official grand opening.
It’s bizarre that Harm CTRL’s storyline was that it wants to alter, and the payoff (for now) was reintroducing Sonya Deville to assault them.
Throughout a backstage promo from Zoey, Shayna and Sonya, the Creed Brothers could possibly be seen talking with Chad Gable.
Harm CTRL vs. Likelihood, Carter and Valkyria: B-
Rhea Ripley Returns
WWE introduced Drew McIntyre will return from suspension subsequent week on Uncooked.
Fey Mysterio hit a low dropkick on Dom, inflicting him to land face first into Liv’s…pelvic area.
There have been “we would like Mami” chants towards the tip of this match as followers may sense Rhea Ripley’s return.
Liv distracted the referee, opening the door for Dominik Mysterio to win the match with a Frog Splash on Rey Mysterio. Morgan jumped into Dom’s arms, and simply as the 2 have been about to kiss, out got here Rhea Ripley. Correctly, Liv ran for her rattling life. Dom needed a hug, however Mami didn’t.
Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan vs. Rey Mysterio and Zelina Vega Grade: B+