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Former Champion Returns To Raw, Attacks Austin Theory

By Sondra Ruth. Published 12th July 2022.
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A former World Champion made a surprise appearance on Monday Night Raw to attack Money in the Bank holder Theory!

The main event of Monday Night Raw saw Theory team with Seth Rollins to take on the team of Bobby Lashley and Riddle. Earlier in the night, Seth Rollins was interviewed by Kevin Patrick backstage, and Mr. Money in the Bank approached to ask for advice from the person he credited with the “best cash-in of all time” at WrestleMania 31.

During the bout, Dolph Ziggler made a surprise entrance, wearing a suit and seating himself at ringside to witness the action in the ring.

While Ziggler competed in the Last Chance Money In the Bank Qualifying Battle Royal on June 27, the commentary team made it clear that this was the star’s first proper return to the red brand since losing the NXT Championship back to Bron Breakker the night after WrestleMania 38.

While it looked like Theory may score a cheap victory by pinning Riddle with his feet on the ropes, Ziggler interfered and pushed the rising star’s feet aside, causing the pinfall attempt to be broken up.

In the end, Riddle and Bobby Lashley were victorious over their foes and celebrated in the ring while Ziggler looked on, still with a serious look on his face.

After the bout, Ziggler hit a superkick on Theory, making it clear that he has a problem with the new Mr. Money in the Bank.

Ziggler’s appearance comes as a surprise as Theory is still embroiled in a feud with Bobby Lashley as he looks to regain his United States Championship at SummerSlam. He’s also promised to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase at that event, but Ziggler’s interference may make the former member of The Way think twice about his intentions.

Full results from the July 11th episode of Monday Night Raw can be found here.