WWE Monday Night RAW #1525

August 15th, Washington D.C.: A Night of Thrills and Upsets at the Capital One Arena

As the sun set over the nation's capital, the Capital One Arena came alive with the electric energy of professional wrestling. World Wrestling Entertainment brought its brand of high-flying action to the DC crowd, delivering a card that had something for everyone.

The night began with the WWE Women's Tag Team Title Tournament First Round Match between Alexa Bliss and Asuka and Doudrop and Nikki ASH. The women's division has been on fire lately, and this bout was no exception. A hotly contested match saw the winning duo, Bliss and Asuka, emerge victorious after a quick pin at 9:00. This set the tone for a night that would feature plenty of action, drama, and surprises.

Next up were Ciampa and The Miz, who took on Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali in a tag team match. These four Superstars have a long history together, and it showed in this bout. A back-and-forth affair that saw each side trading holds and near-falls ended with Ciampa and The Miz securing the win at 9:30.

The night's first singles match pitted Drew McIntyre against Kevin Owens. This was a battle of two of WWE's top stars, and it did not disappoint. McIntyre's power and strength proved too much for Owens, who found himself on the receiving end of a devastating Claymore Kick. The referee counted to three at 15:58, securing the win for the Scottish Psychopath.

The first half of the card concluded with Veer Mahaan facing Beaux Keller in a singles match. This was an opportunity for the rising star Mahaan to continue his winning ways, and he did just that, dispatching Keller in just 1:50.

As the intermission approached, fans were treated to a thrilling United States Championship Match between Bobby Lashley and AJ Styles. These two Superstars have a long history of epic battles, and this one was no exception. A hard-hitting contest saw Lashley's power prevail, as he retained his title at 21:40.

The night's penultimate match featured Dakota Kai taking on Dana Brooke in a non-title bout. This was an opportunity for both women to shine, and they certainly did. Kai's high-flying moves proved too much for Brooke, who found herself on the receiving end of a vicious knee strike. The referee counted to three at 1:50, giving Kai the win.

The night concluded with Theory facing Dolph Ziggler in a singles match. This was an opportunity for Theory to continue his winning ways and prove himself as one of WWE's top stars. A hard-hitting bout saw Theory emerge victorious at 16:15, further cementing his status as a force to be reckoned with.

As the crowd filed out of the Capital One Arena, they left behind a night that will be remembered for weeks to come. World Wrestling Entertainment has once again proven itself to be the premier destination for professional wrestling fans, delivering a card that had something for everyone.

Rating: 8/10

Match of the Night: Bobby Lashley vs. AJ Styles (WWE United States Championship Match)

Surprise of the Night: Veer Mahaan's dominant win over Beaux Keller in just 1:50, further solidifying his status as a rising star.

Moment of the Night: Drew McIntyre's devastating Claymore Kick that secured the win over Kevin Owens.

Card Details

Date: 15 Aug 2022
Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
Arena: Capital One Arena
Type: TV-Show
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 15 Aug 2022

Matches

Alexa Bliss and Asuka(C) defeat Doudrop and Nikki ASH in a WWE Women's Tag Team Title Tournament First Round Match
Match Time: 09:00
Ciampa and The Miz defeat Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:30
Drew McIntyre defeat Kevin Owens in a Singles Match
Match Time: 15:58
Veer Mahaan defeat Beaux Keller in a Singles Match
Match Time: 01:50
Bobby Lashley(C) defeat AJ Styles in a WWE United States Title Match
Match Time: 21:40
Dakota Kai defeat Dana Brooke in a Non Title Match
Match Time: 01:50
Theory defeat Dolph Ziggler in a Singles Match
Match Time: 16:15