WWE Raw Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from May 13

For those paying close attention to WWE, Money in the Bank 2019 is coming up this Sunday, and it has the potential to be a great show. However, the excitement for the pay-per-view has been tempered thanks to booking that has left most scratching their heads.

The new "Wild Card Rule" has broken down the brand lines, leading to the same couple of stars headlining each show. This week, Charlotte Flair headed to WWE Raw to sign the contract for her latest match with Becky Lynch, while Lacey Evans also penned the contract for her bout with The Man.

Roman Reigns would once again be working on Raw as the guest on "Miz TV," with both men having a serious beef with Shane McMahon.

The rest of the show would mostly focus on the red brand's stars with a series of contests working as previews for the Money in the Bank ladder matches. Naomi would face off against Alexa Bliss, Natalya and Dana Brooke in a Fatal 4-Way match.

Meanwhile, Drew McIntyre would fight Braun Strowman one-on-one, and Ricochet would get his first shot at Baron Corbin.

This edition of Raw had far too much ground to cover for a go-home show, but it still promised some exciting moments and matches along the way.

'Miz TV' Featuring Roman Reigns; The Miz and Reigns vs. Elias and Bobby Lashley

"Miz TV" opened with The A-Lister introducing Reigns. While the host tried to play it cool, The Big Dog convinced his host to bring out his new aggressive side, focused on McMahon. The two seemed to be coming to an accord when Shane-O-Mac interrupted.

He set up Elias and Bobby Lashley to lay out the faces and announced a tag team match that started right away. The heels isolated The Miz, and just before he could get the hot tag to Reigns, McMahon laid out the former universal champion.

This caused a disqualification before a brawl broke out with everyone getting laid out in the chaos.

Results

Reigns and Miz def. Elias and Lashley by disqualification

Grade

N

Analysis

This was a solid segment that went on too long but did showcase the surprisingly effective combination of Miz and Reigns as a team. Bonding over a shared hatred of the McMahons, this was as natural as The Big Dog has felt as a babyface without The Shield by his side since his return.

He brings out the fire in The A-Lister, and Miz makes Reigns feel more natural and charismatic. The two are a great combination of talent that can even rise above a flat group of rivals who don't add much (Lashley and McMahon, not Elias).

Mojo Rawley vs. Apollo Crews

Mojo Rawley introduced his new look, including fresh face paint and an aggressive attitude.

He made quick work of Apollo Crews after the latter tweaked his knee on a jump. Rawley hit him with a chop block to set up a corner running forearm and sit-out Alabama Slam for the win.

Results

Rawley def. Crews by pinfall

Grade

C+

Analysis

This was a solid reintroduction for Rawley. While Crews has not won anything major in WWE, he has been regularly showcased as a dangerous competitor. It matters for the heel to make such quick work of him.

It will be interesting to see what comes next, though. There are only so many well-known faces he can run through before he needs to find a rival who will challenge him. He's charismatic but limited in the ring. He needs to step up his game when it matters.

Becky Lynch Signs Contracts for Matches with Lacey Evans and Charlotte Flair

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Michael Cole hosted the contract signing of Becky Lynch's two title defenses at Money in the Bank.

The Man stated she did not care how much damage Flair and Evans did to her because she would remain champion at the end.

The contracts were inked after a few more choice words, and a brawl broke out with Lynch overwhelmed. The heels took down The Irish Lass Kicker with a powerbomb through a table and stood tall with the belts they crave.

Grade

B+

Analysis

This was a strong segment because of Lynch and Flair. Evans seemed to lack a bit of confidence this week. Overall, the contract signing worked and established just how big a threat The Man is facing Sunday.

It also made clear to those familiar with WWE's storytelling that it is likely Becky 2 Belts will defeat both women. There is nothing WWE loves to do more than show babyfaces pull off the impossible.

Ricochet vs. Baron Corbin

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In a pretaped promo before this match, Ricochet said he would fight for his dream to be Mr. Money in the Bank.

He got close to the win on Baron Corbin after a standing moonsault, but The Lone Wolf kicked out and then caught him running with End of Days for the win.

Afterward, the former interim Raw general manager tried to make a statement by setting up a ladder and grabbing the briefcase, but The One and Only knocked him off it to stand tall.

Results

Corbin def. Ricochet by pinfall

Grade

C-

Analysis

This was an unremarkable match to hype Money in the Bank that did little for either man. Ricochet lost clean to Corbin, so he didn't get any momentum out of it; The Lone Wolf got embarrassed after his victory by getting knocked off the ladder.

No one won with this booking. It would have made more sense for the opposite situation with Ricochet taking a victory but getting cheap-shotted after the match. That would have helped solidify the high-flyer in the ladder match.

AJ Styles and Seth Rollins Speak Their Minds

A video package was shown on the story of Seth Rollins and AJ Styles so far. It highlighted The Architect's dream to get to the top as well as his growing conflict with The Phenomenal One.

Styles was interviewed and said he did not hit Rollins intentionally last week but was done playing nice with the champion, who continued to disrespect him.

Later, Rollins told Styles he was finished looking up to his challenger and was ready to prove he is the best.

Grade

B

Analysis

The video package for this feud worked wonders, adding weight to a fairly limited story to date. It probably would have been enough to set up people for Sunday, but the interviews were a fine extra touch.

Overall, this was a safe setup for the Universal Championship clash. With Styles traveling with the SmackDown Live tour, the two could not interact.

Naomi vs. Natalya vs. Dana Brooke vs. Nikki Cross

Backstage, Alexa Bliss complained on the phone about losing her luggage. Nikki Cross came up to show sympathy, and The Goddess offered The Twisted Sister her place in the match, which she accepted.

Brooke, Natalya and Bliss all cut pretaped promos before this match, with The Goddess then watching from commentary.

Cross looked unstoppable, catching The Queen of Harts with a hanging spinning neckbreaker for the win.

Results

Cross def. Natalya, Naomi and Brooke by pinfall

Grade

B+

Analysis

This was a fun Fatal 4-Way with everyone getting a moment to shine. It would have been nice to see it get more time, but everyone did the most with what they had. This was especially true for the wild card in this contest, Cross.

The former Sanity member has gone through a rough few forgotten months on the main roster, but it looks like she's finally getting a real story. She and Bliss are an odd pairing, but The Goddess can help re-establish Cross as sympathetic by manipulating her.

Rey Mysterio vs. Cesaro

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Rey Mysterio stated in an interview that Samoa Joe has crossed a line by threatening his son, but Cesaro interrupted to insult the luchador and insinuate that Dominic was not really Mysterio's child, causing a brawl to break out.

Before the two new rivals fought, Joe cut a pretaped promo on his challenger, saying it was never right that the future Hall of Famer got his son involved in their business.

The strength of The Swiss Superman was on full display in this contest, but his overconfidence cost him near the end. The Master of the 619 dodged Cesaro's attempt at his signature move and then caught the heel with a 619 and diving splash for the win.

Results

Mysterio def. Cesaro by pinfall

Grade

A-

Analysis

TV matches often suffer from a lack of time, but great competitors use every second they have. Cesaro and Mysterio looked like seasoned veterans in the ring together, using every moment to work together.

This was a brilliant sprint that made something out of nothing, as they had no real story to work with. This should be a sign to WWE that these two are ready to feud for months to come—with more stakes next time.

Bray Wyatt Reveals His New Face on the Latest Edition of 'Firefly Fun House'

"Firefly Fun House" presented a special secret this week, as Bray Wyatt finally showcased his true self.

The scene turned dark, and he revealed a new monstrous face but still wanting the fans to let him in.

Grade

A-

Analysis

This was an exciting and surprising shift for Wyatt. After weeks of playing it nice, this segment took a dark turn that finally feels like it is revealing how this gimmick can work in a WWE ring.

While "Firefly Fun House" got people talking, The Eater of Worlds is always going to work better as a dark presence in the ring. The reveal of his new face was exciting and disturbing in the best way possible, setting up the wrestler for his most important run in WWE to date.

Falls Count Anywhere: Braun Strowman vs. Sami Zayn

Sami Zayn convinced Shane McMahon to give him a shot against Braun Strowman for his Money in the Bank spot in a Falls Count Anywhere match.

However, The Underdog from the Underground quickly looked out of his depth against The Monster Among Men.

As the two fought up into the concession stands, Baron Corbin appeared to help Zayn take down Strowman.

Drew McIntyre got involved later. The two big men forced the issue, as The Scottish Psychopath sent The Monster through a ladder and hit the Claymore before dragging Zayn in position for the pin.

Results

Zayn def. Strowman by pinfall

Grade

N

Analysis

This match was a bit of a mess with so much interference, but it served its purpose. Zayn's master plan worked, as he got into MITB and cost The Monster his spot.

This also makes the men's ladder match far more interesting, as Strowman should be motivated to get involved without dominating the contest.

It also sets up a fascinating dark horse to win the contest. The Underdog from the Underground could be the perfect man to carry the Money in the Bank briefcase for months to come, hoarding it for the perfect moment to strike.