After the WWE Champion Bug E accepted the challenge by Bobby Lashley yesterday on the WWE Extreme Rules PPV, tonight’s Monday Night Raw on the USA Network began with a WWE Championship match between Bobby Lashley and Big E.
However, there was a surprise for everyone at the end of the fight, which left Big E with a bitter taste in his mouth.
Tonight’s Raw came from the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, where the fans were ready to see the two gigantic men fighting it off for the WWE Championship.
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Both the wrestlers came out with the fans cheering more for the WWE Champion Big E, but ‘The Almighty’ Bobby Lashley was not phased by the crowd’s reaction and we witnessed a stare-down between the two.
"Big MEATY MEN slapping MEAT. That's what I want." #WWEChampionship @fightbobby @WWEBigE pic.twitter.com/o83Ji6vWem
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 28, 2021
However, things took an ugly turn for the new champ as Lashley gained control of the match from the get-go, and Big E was at the mercy of Lashley.
Nevertheless, Big E threw some shots here and there, but Lashley shrugged most of them off. In the early stages of the match, Lashley drove Big E into the barricade and then used the ring post as a weapon to hurt the champ.
Shades of @TrueKofi at #MITB. 😔 #WWERaw #WWEChampionship @fightbobby @WWEBigE pic.twitter.com/HVpc8Pf9pn
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 28, 2021
After a while, it seemed like Big E was getting back to his feet and finally taking control for the first time in the match. However, it all ended when ‘The Hurt Business’ came out!
The Hurt Business crashes Big E vs Bobby Lashley
In the ring, Lashley blocked the Big E from ending and fought back from the apron when Big E rocked him and ran the ropes, delivering a big Spear from the apron to the floor as the fans went crazy.
However, to everyone’s surprise; Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander were standing at ringside.
Why are @Sheltyb803 and @CedricAlexander out here … and why are they wearing #HurtBusiness T-shirts?!#WWERaw #WWEChampionship @WWEBigE @fightbobby pic.twitter.com/CRaIg5qlYS
— WWE (@WWE) September 28, 2021
Lashley smiled at Benjamin and Alexander, nodding in approval, and suddenly The Hurt Business got involved in the match, forcing the referee to call for the bell.
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IT'S NEW DAY EVENING THE ODDS, YES IT IS! 🎶 #WWERaw #WWEChampionship @AustinCreedWins @TrueKofi pic.twitter.com/0nuAWzC8Hr
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 28, 2021
Chaos broke inside the ring, and eventually, the New Day came out on top. Officials ran down to restore order while Adam Pearce also came out to announce Lashley vs. Big E will take place later tonight, with the WWE Title on the line, inside a Steel Cage.
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With MVP out because of a medical emergency, this looks like a perfect time to get back The Hurt Business to dominate the Raw roster like before. What do you think? Let us know in the comments.
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