Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : The road to Money in the Bank took a violent and unpredictable turn on Monday Night Raw, as a chaotic main event saw Gunther secure a future shot at the World Heavyweight Championship. The night was packed with high-stakes qualifying matches, heated confrontations, and a main event that left the WWE Universe breathless.
The show kicked off with World Heavyweight Champion Cody Rhodes addressing the crowd, promising to be a fighting champion. He was quickly interrupted by "The Ring General" Gunther, who declared it was his destiny to take the title. Before the confrontation could escalate, the arena erupted for the arrival of CM Punk, who also staked his claim for a championship opportunity. Raw General Manager Adam Pearce intervened, setting up a blockbuster main event: CM Punk vs. Gunther, with the winner earning a title match at Money in the Bank.
Highlights from a Stacked Night:
Bron Breakker Qualifies: In a brutal Money in the Bank qualifying match, the powerhouse Bron Breakker decimated the high-flying Ricochet. Breakker dominated the contest, ending it with a devastating Spear to punch his ticket to the career-altering ladder match.
A "Man-to-Man" Confrontation: The animosity between Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch reached a boiling point. Ripley, in a blistering promo, claimed there was no one left to challenge her. Lynch answered the call, meeting her in the ring for an intense verbal sparring session that promised a future championship showdown.
Tag Team Turmoil: In tag team action, Sami Zayn and Jey Uso continued their popular run, picking up a hard-fought victory over The Judgment Day’s Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh after a chaotic sequence that saw both teams nearly clinch the win.
A Main Event Marred by Interference
The main event delivered on its promise of a hard-hitting affair. CM Punk and Gunther traded blistering chops and technical holds in a match that had the crowd on its feet. As Punk seemed poised to hit the Go to Sleep (GTS), the lights flickered, and The Judgment Day appeared at ringside.
The distraction allowed Gunther to recover and hit a thunderous Powerbomb. Despite Punk's resilience, the numbers game proved too much. Damian Priest pulled Punk out of the ring, leading to an all-out brawl. In the ensuing chaos, Gunther capitalized, hitting a second Powerbomb for the pinfall victory.
The show ended with Gunther standing tall in the ring, staring down Cody Rhodes, who appeared on the entrance ramp. With Money in the Bank on the horizon, Raw has a new challenger for its top prize, and a web of rivalries more tangled and volatile than ever.
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