{"id":121115,"date":"2021-06-14T12:44:37","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T17:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=121115"},"modified":"2021-06-14T12:45:50","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T17:45:50","slug":"wwe-monday-night-raw-primer-6-14-drew-vs-styles-new-day-vs-rkbro-eva-lution-begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2021\/06\/14\/wwe-monday-night-raw-primer-6-14-drew-vs-styles-new-day-vs-rkbro-eva-lution-begins\/","title":{"rendered":"WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW PRIMER 6\/14: Drew vs. Styles, New Day vs. RKBro, Eva-lution Begins"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-162531260\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><h3>WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW PRIMER<br \/>\nJUNE 14, 2021<br \/>\nTAMPA, FL. AT THUNDERDOME IN YUENGLING CENTER<br \/>\nAIRS ON USA NETWORK, 8:00 p.m. EDT<br \/>\nBY FRANK PETEANI (@FrankPeteani), PWTORCH.COM CONTRIBUTOR<\/h3>\n<p><em>Announcers: Jimmy Smith, Byron Saxton, Corey Graves<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Match Results &amp; Key Segments from Last Week<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The Viking Raiders won a tag team Battle Royal to earn the right to challenge for the Raw Tag Team Championship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Viking Raiders were not about to let opportunity pass them by: WWE Network Exclusive, June 7, 2021\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qr7QUh0sydc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jaxson Ryker defeated Elias via count-out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Elias is furious after his match with Jaxson Ryker: WWE Network Exclusive, June 7, 2021\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zsbqyTx0elw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drew McIntyre and WWE Champion Bobby Lashley signed the contract for their title match at Hell in a Cell. Lashley wanted Drew to commit to not seek another title match if he loses and as long as Lashley is champion. Drew agreed with the condition that the match be inside Hell in a Cell. Lashley agreed.<\/li>\n<li>Ricochet and Humberto Carrillo wrestled to a double count-out with U.S. Champion Sheamus, wearing a protective facemask, on commentary.<\/li>\n<li>MVP approached Kofi Kingston about coming under his tutelage.<\/li>\n<li>Jeff Hardy defeated Cedric Alexander.<\/li>\n<li>Asuka &amp; Nikki Cross defeated Raw Women\u2019s Champion Rhea Ripley &amp; Charlotte Flair. Ripley and Flair attacked each other towards the end of the match. Flair gave Ripley Natural Selection enabling Cross to score the pin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Asuka &amp; Nikki Cross are extremely fired up: WWE Network Exclusive, May 24, 2021\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oX1FlRyWaWA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mansoor defeated Drew Gulak. Earlier, Mustafa Ali tried to warn Mansoor about Drew.<\/li>\n<li>Kofi Kingston defeated Riddle of RKBro.<\/li>\n<li>Shayna Baszler was Alexa Bliss\u2019s guest on Alexa\u2019s Playground. Alexa tried to get Shayna to apologize to her doll Lilly which led to Shayna stepping on it. Then a bunch of funky stuff happened with the Thunderdome which led to Shayna running away, pyro, Shayna going into rooms with camera conveniently there, Lilly appearing in a mirror, but she really wasn\u2019t there, and who freakin\u2019 cares.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>This Week<\/h4>\n<p>We\u2019re less than a week away from Hell in a Cell, which will be the final PPV (Peacock Network special, whatever it\u2019s called) that will take place in the Thunderdome. The card is filling out with WWE announcing another HIAC match from the Smackdown side where Roman Reigns will defend the Universal Championship against Rey Mysterio. That\u2019s two matches of the kind and hopefully it stays that way. Having two HIAC matches is enough in and of itself, but I can\u2019t put it past WWE to have a third. We\u2019ll have to wait and see. As was reported over the weekend here at PWTorch, two matches and a re-debut have been announced for tonight.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The New Day to battle RK-Bro and McIntyre to face Styles this Monday on Raw\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-daJR6FGHwU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>New Day vs. RKBro<\/h4>\n<p>New Day (Kofi Kingston &amp; Xavier Woods) will attempt to settle the score with RKBro (Riddle &amp; Randy Orton). These teams have been involved each other for numerous weeks, with the latest few chapters taking place last week. Both teams were involved in the tag team Battle Royal and later, as I mentioned, Kofi defeated Riddle one-on-one. In the previous two weeks Randy and Riddle each individually defeated Xavier Woods using the other\u2019s finisher.<\/p>\n<p>MVP is potentially involved in this situation after approaching Kofi last week about coming under his wing. He said he himself was responsible for KofiMania ending a few years ago. Kofi won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania in 2019 but lost it in eight seconds to Brock Lesnar on the first edition of Smackdown on Fox later that year. Here\u2019s New Day in a WWE exclusive:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The New Day take pride in shaking up RK-Bro\u2019s momentum: WWE Network Exclusive, June 7, 2021\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7fglIM5QPsk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Frank\u2019s Analysis: I am intrigued to see where things go between MVP and Kofi. It\u2019s high time he leaves the New Day antics behind and take on a more serious side. I like Kofi that way. It would be interesting to see what happens with Lashley should Kofi eventually accept MVP\u2019s offer. As far as the match I would favor RKBro, although a screwy finish leading to another match is possible. I legit feel I can say that about any WWE match these days.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Drew McIntyre vs. A.J. Styles (Raw Tag Team Championship Co-Holder)<\/h4>\n<p>In a battle of former two-time WWE Champions, Drew McIntyre will take on A.J. Styles. Styles and Omos are the reigning Raw Tag Team Champions.<\/p>\n<p>Styles and Omos have a future date with former champions the Viking Raiders (Erik &amp; Ivar) because of them winning a tag team Battle Royal last week. Drew has a Hell in a Cell match with Bobby Lashley this coming Sunday for the WWE Championship. Drew and Styles are no strangers to each other. They had a TLC match at the titular PPV in December. Drew won that match to retain the title which he held at the time. The Miz got involved vis-a-vis John Morrison cashing in Money in the Bank on his behalf.<\/p>\n<p><em>Frank\u2019s Analysis: I would imagine they\u2019re still headed towards RKBRo facing Styles &amp; Omos for the tag titles. I could see McIntyre somehow costing them the titles, perhaps something happens in this match and Styles blames him, which leads to a feud with McIntyre where he also gets involved with Omos. If they\u2019re not going to put the WWE title back on Drew, then they need to give him something to do. I can get on board with this if done right.<\/em><\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2298036929\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Eva Marie Re-Debut<\/h4>\n<p>After another vignette aired on Eva Marie, it was announced that she will be returning this week. Eva has built up her returning character as someone who wants to help and inspire others, based on what she has accomplished. Eva was in WWE from 2013-\u201917, spending time on main roster, NXT, and then back on the main roster again before parting ways with the company. She was a significant part of Total Divas on the E! Network for several seasons. One notable and probably infamous part of her gimmick was faking issues to get out of matches, which took place over the summer of 2016. Here are some tweets hyping her return:<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/natalieevamarie\/status\/1403428112298250244?s=20<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/natalieevamarie\/status\/1403201995549265924?s=20<\/p>\n<p><em>Frank\u2019s Analysis: Initially I was on record saying let\u2019s see what she has to offer as she does look like a star. The more I think about it, the more this bothers me. They release Mickie James, who to me offers 1000 times more to the women\u2019s division, and they bring back Eva whom a lot of people couldn\u2019t stand the last time around. I\u2019m curious to see how this plays out, but the more I think about it I\u2019m not overly optimistic.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Follow Frank on Twitter @FrankPeteani. Thank you for reading!<\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-4097456985\"><div id=\"pwtor-3053936763\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW PRIMER JUNE 14, 2021 TAMPA, FL. 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