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Colin Tessier Aug 1, 2023 1:23AM

Here is your post-Monday Night Raw fight size update for July 31, 2023.

- Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will appear on ESPN First Take.

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- After Raquel Rodriguez brawled with Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley, Adam Pearce told her she'd get a shot at Ripley once she was cleared to compete.

- Logan Paul and Ricochet went back and forth on the microphone. Paul said they would have the most viral match at WWE history at WWE SummerSlam. He told Ricochet his fiance, Samantha Irvin, would announce him as the winner after the match. They brawled, and Paul left Ricochet lying with a punch.

- Maxxine Dupri competed in her first singles match and defeated Valhalla.

- WWE announced that Ronda Rousey would face Shayna Baszler in an MMA Rules Match at WWE SummerSlam. Two video packages highlighted the rivalry between the former friends.

-Becky Lynch challenged Trish Stratus to face her, and Adam Pearce booked the match. Zoey Stark brought the match to a quick conclusion by attacking Lynch. Stratus and Stark brawled with "The Man", and a chair shot put her down. Pearce then announced that Stratus will face Lynch on the August 14 episode of WWE Raw.

- In the main event, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and Sami Zayn faced "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio and Damian Priest of the Judgment Day. Rhea Ripley and Finn Balor interfered throughout the bout, and Priest tried to cash in his Money in the Bank contract. Rollins and Zayn overcame the odds and scored the victory.

- Ludwig Kaiser got back into Gunther's good graces by defeating Matt Riddle.

- The "saga" of Cody Rhodes' feud with Brock Lesnar was showcased in a video package.

- Shinsuke Nakamura cheated to beat Tommaso Ciampa.

- Brock Lesnar called out Cody Rhodes. They shook hands, and Cody tried to get the upper hand by diving onto Lesnar. The former WWE Champion proceeded to brutally attack Rhodes.

- WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther faced Chad Gable in a Five-Minute Challenge. Gable lasted all five minutes.

- Determined to beat Gable, Gunther demanded more time. The match continued, and despite an impressive performance from Gable, Gunther emerged victorious. He then declared that the same fate awaited Drew McIntyre at WWE SummerSlam.

- In an interview, Cody Rhodes made it clear that he was still determined to embarrass Brock Lesnar at WWE SummerSlam.

- Becky Lynch was clearly frustrated after Zoey Stark ruined her match with Trish Stratus.

- Cody Rhodes will appear on the Today Show.

- WWE highlighted the success of John Cena's new movie, Hidden Strike.

- On Raw Talk, Chad Gable said he'd be waiting for Gunther after WWE SummerSlam.

Catch up on our coverage of the July 31 episode of WWE Raw here. For a full review, check out the post-show podcast on our YouTube channel.

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