August 17, 2020 Monday Night RAW

Monday Night RAW

Promotion	WWE
Date	August 17, 2020
Venue	WWE Performance Center
City	Orlando, Florida
Previous episode	August 10, 2020
Next episode	August 24, 2020

The August 17, 2020 Edition of RAW is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE's RAW brand, which was taped on August 13, 2020 at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.

Episode summary[]

Ivar vs Angel Garza[]

In a battle for the affections of “The Bachelor’s” Demi Burnett, Ivar clashed with Angel Garza in one-on-one action. Despite Ivar impressing Burnett by summoning a turkey leg from nowhere and showing off his unique power, Garza emerged victorious after connecting with a dropkick to the side of the head.

But that was only the beginning of the night for Zelina Vega’s crew, as Angelo Dawkins revealed that there was “video” to be seen. Confused by this revelation, Vega stormed over to Samoa Joe, who said that WWE officials have been poring over hours of security footage. Joe shared the footage with Angelo Dawkins, saying it might also be of interest to Vega.

Zelina Vega was revealed to be behind Montez Ford’s poisoning[]

Zelina Vega, Andrade & Angel Garza confronted Angelo Dawkins backstage, causing Dawkins to reveal the footage, which showed Vega tampering with Ford’s trademark red cup. Vega again tried to deny it, but it was not long before Ford flew back into action, setting off a brawl with Garza & Andrade.

Mickie James vs Natalya[]

Mickie James was looking forward to her in-ring return, but she quickly had it spoiled by Natalya & Lana. As James attempted a top-rope maneuver, The Ravishing Russian distracted her, allowing Natalya to knock James from the ropes to the floor. James was unable to answer the referee’s 10-count, and Lana tried to embarrass James further by snapping some pictures for social media. Instead, she caught a Mick Kick to the dome from James.

Asuka & Shayna Baszler vs Sasha Banks & Bayley[]

This tag team battle seemed to be going swimmingly until Nia Jax burst through the plexiglass at ringside, setting off a huge brawl between Baszler and Jax, leaving Asuka to fend for herself. The Empress of Tomorrow was in a dire situation, trapped in the Bank Statement, until Baszler returned and tagged back into the bout, clobbering The Boss with a series of strikes. The Queen of Spades locked the Kirifuda Clutch on Bayley for the submission victory as The Empress of Tomorrow trapped Banks in the Asuka Lock. Will the Raw and SmackDown Women’s Champions face the same fate at SummerSlam?

Ruby Riott vs Peyton Royce[]

Ruby Riott initially thought she was going to be facing Billie Kay, but a last-minute shoulder issue forced Peyton Royce into the match instead. Despite her injury, Kay played into the outcome of the match, distracting Riott and Liv Morgan at ringside, allowing Royce to shove Riott into Morgan. That gave Royce the opening to hit the Deja-Vu and get the three-count, showing that The Riott Squad still have more work to do in getting back on the same page.

Marina Shafir’s Raw Underground debut was crashed by Nia Jax[]

Shayna Baszler brought her training partners, Marina Shafir & Jessamyn Duke, to Raw Underground to show their MMA skills off in Shane McMahon’s lawless battleground. Shafir made the most of her opportunity, twisting her opponent into a painful pretzel to get the win. The celebration was cut short, as Nia Jax arrived and blindsided Shafir, then kneed Duke in the face. Baszler leapt into the ring, ready to throw down with Jax on the spot, but The Irresistible Force walked out of Raw Underground before any punches were thrown.

Montez Ford vs Andrade[]

In his return to the ring after being poisoned, Montez Ford was on fire. And when Zelina Vega tried to get involved, Bianca Belair arrived and drove her into the floor with a huge slam. That distracted Andrade, giving Ford the opening to roll him up.

Results[]

Singles Match: Angel Garza (w/ Andrade & Zelina Vega) defeated Ivar (w/ Erik)
Singles Match: Natalya (w/ Lana) defeated Mickie James by Count Out
Tag Team Match: Asuka & Shayna Baszler defeated Bayley & Sasha Banks by submission
Singles Match: Peyton Royce (w/ Billie Kay) defeated Ruby Riott (w/ Liv Morgan)
Singles Match: Montez Ford (w/ Angelo Dawkins) defeated Andrade (w/ Angel Garza & Zelina Vega)

Other on-screen talent[]

Interviewer: Charly Caruso