Ricochet getting his first shot at championship gold on the main roster.
Ricochet earned his first shot at championship gold on the main roster on tonight's edition of Monday Night RAW when he emerged victorious from a Fatal 5-Way Elimination match involving The Miz, Braun Strowman, Cesaro and Bobby Lashley. It came down to Miz and Ricochet and the conclusion of the match saw Ricochet execute his 630 senton to defeat The Miz and secure his spot in the United States Championship match against the champion Samoa Joe at Stomping Grounds on June 23rd.
HE'S GOING TO #WWEStompingGrounds! @KingRicochet will meet @SamoaJoe for the #USTitle THIS SUNDAY... #RAW pic.twitter.com/iTD7fPtx1X
— WWE (@WWE) June 18, 2019
Pressure REVERSED. Is @KingRicochet about to make @mikethemiz tap out?! #RAW #Fatal5Way pic.twitter.com/wjrcfjD9kH
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) June 18, 2019
Following Ricochet's victory, he was ambushed by his Stomping Grounds opponent Samoa Joe. Samoa Joe regained the U.S. Title when Rey Mysterio had to relinquish the belt due to injury and here's an updated look at the Stomping Grounds match card:
SmackDown Live Women's Championship
Bayley (c) vs. Alexa BlissWWE Championship - Steel Cage Match
Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Dolph ZigglerRAW Women's Championship
Becky Lynch (c) vs. Lacey EvansWWE Universal Championship - Special Guest Referee
Seth Rollins (c) vs. Baron CorbinRoman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre
WWE United States Championship
Samoa Joe (c) vs. RicochetWWE Cruiserweight Championship
Tony Nese (c) vs. TBA
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