WWE Raw Results, Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights From April 27

With the repercussions of a blockbuster WrestleMania 42 still being felt across the company, WWE rolled into Laredo, Texas, for a jam-packed episode of Raw headlined by appearances from world heavyweight champion Roman Reigns and women's intercontinental champion Becky Lynch.

What did the Tribal Chief have to say about Jacob Fatu's challenge from last week's show, and how celebratory was The Man after defeating AJ Lee to regain her title at the Show of Shows?

Find out with this recap of the April 27 Netflix broadcast.

Lineup

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Announced in advance of Monday's show were:

Seth Rollins promo at the top of the show

Joe Hendry's first Raw concert

Becky Lynch promo

Penta vs. Rusev

Bayley and Lyra Valkyria vs. Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez

Roman Reigns promo

Seth Rollins Kicked Off Raw

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Last Time in Action: Seth Rollins lost to Gunther (WrestleMania, April 18)

In a pre-taped promo, The Usos took turns pleading their case to Roman Reigns about Jacob Fatu's challenge from last week. The OTC ended it by saying he would address The Samoan Werewolf later tonight.

In the arena, Seth "Freakin" Rollins made his way to the ring, fired up over the events of the last week, and wasted no time addressing Bron Breakker. He took credit for putting nine staples in the back of The Badass' head before Breakker hit the ring to join his former Visionary mentor.

Rollins put over Breakker as the next big star in the industry, but called out his mind. He said betting on himself only got him Logan Paul, Austin Theory, steak dinners, and happy endings from Paul Heyman.

Breakker took exception, claiming he was on his way to being a main event star and knocked Rollins' health, suggesting his shoulder cannot handle the weight of a title on it anymore.

The back-and-forth exchange of insults concluded with The Visionary laying down the challenge for a match at Backlash.

Grade

A

Top Takeaways

Rollins was fired up here, spoke with conviction and intensity in a way that never felt over the top. He called Breakker out on his shortcomings, applauded his successes, and set up a big match for Backlash. He was great here.

Breakker delivered, too. Oftentimes a hit-or-miss talker, he was spot-on here, delivering some of his best mic work since his rivalry with CM Punk entering the new year.

Penta vs. Rusev

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Last Time in Action: Penta defeated Rusev, Je'Von Evans, Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, and JD McDonagh (WrestleMania, April 19)

"All Ego" Ethan Page watched from ringside as Intercontinental Champion Penta battled Rusev in non-title action to kick off the in-ring portion of Raw.

The Bulgarian Brute dominated the action in the commercial break, but Penta sparked a comeback that saw him fight his way back into the ring and down Rusev for a near-fall.

While he was not able to keep the heel down immediately, Penta ultimately scored the victory, only to find himself on the receiving end of a two-on-one beatdown from Rusev and Page.

Evans made the save, fighting off Page, then delivering an OG Cutter before standing tall alongside Penta to close out the segment.

Result

Penta defeated Rusev

Grade

C+

Top Takeaways

There was not much to this one, with the majority of the match taking place during the commercial break, including all of Rusev's heat.

Evans is such a star, a young performer who brings a new energy to the show when it needs it. A sure-fire IC champion of the future, if not sooner.

All signs seem to point to a Fatal 4-Way Match coming sooner rather than later, with the IC title on the line. Could we see it as soon as Backlash?

Becky Lynch Promo

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Last Time in Action: Becky Lynch defeated AJ Lee (WrestleMania 42, April 18)

One week removed from regaining her Women's Intercontinental Championship, Becky Lynch returned to Raw to discuss her big win, telling the fans that while she was walking up the ramp with her daughter at WrestleMania, she knew she had to show her what being a real champion is all about.

She issued an open challenge for a match, which Iyo Sky accepted to a thunderous ovation.

Lynch laughed it off, equating Sky to Marty Jannetty to Rhea Ripley's Shawn Michaels. Sky knocked her down before Raw general manager Adam Pearce appeared and made the match official.

Big Time Becks got a cheap shot in entering the break and ahead of the championship clash.

Grade

B

Top Takeaways

That is one way to make up for suddenly and abruptly ending Sky's ongoing storyline with Asuka and the now-released Kairi Sane.

Lynch is such a great, insufferable villain that she could take any babyface and get them over with the audience simply by talking the crowd into caring about them. Luckily, Sky is already red-hot and does not need it.

Women's Intercontinental Championship Match: Iyo Sky vs. Becky Lynch

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Last Time in Action: Lynch defeated Lee (WrestleMania 42, April 18); Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley defeated The Kabuki Warriors (Raw, April 20)

Lynch controlled the action coming out of the break, dictating the pace and keeping Sky grounded. A missile dropkick from the challenger changed that as Sky built momentum and had the crowd on their feet for her comeback.

She delivered a sunset flip bomb on the floor, driving the air out of the champion, entering the commercial break.

Back from the timeout, and the fans in Laredo showered the combatants with chants of "this is awesome!" Sky responded with a tornado DDT to Lynch. She tried the Over The Moonsault, but Lynch got her boots up. A Manhandle Slam followed, but the babyface kicked out at two.

After Sky delivered a springboard moonsault to the floor, Asuka arrived on the scene, costing her former teammate the match as Lynch retained following a Manhandle Slam.

Afterward, the Empress of Tomorrow trapped her rival in the Asuka Lock to close things out.

Result

Lynch defeated Sky

Grade

A

Top Takeaways

Lynch and Sky had a banger match across multiple segments on Raw? Stunner. This was fantastic and really belonged on a PLE card, preferably without the interference leading to the finish.

Sky vs. Asuka is a hot feud and should have a place on the Backlash card. Unfortunately, it lost considerable gravity with Kairi Sane's release Friday afternoon.

Rey Mysterio told both the OG and current El Grande Americanos that his only goal is for them to come out with a greater appreciation or lucha libre. He battles the latter one-on-one later tonight.