Monday Night Raw: August 1, 2016 - Results and highlights

Brock Lesnar made his first WWE appearance since WrestleMania 32 back in April.

New Delhi: The biggest attraction of Monday Night RAW's second show was of course the return of Brock Lesnar.

He made his first WWE appearance since WrestleMania 32 back in April.

Did it go as per plan for Paul Heyman and him?

Here's what happened on the August 1 show...

Second episode in WWE RAW's new era was opened by Sasha Banks. Her address was interrupted by Charlotte and the duo indulged in some trash talk. Chris Jericho made his way to the ring to side by Charlotte. In response, Enzo Amore came out to support Sasha. The heated arguments compelled General Manager Mick Foley to announce a mixed tag match immediately.

When you put @MsCharlotteWWE & #WomensChampion @SashaBanksWWE together, prepare for SHADE be THROWN! #RAW https://t.co/CoPZJTzfMX

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2016

Chris Jericho/Charlotte beat Sasha Banks/Enzo Amore after Dana Brooke caused a distraction. After the match, Big Cass came for Chris Jericho, who ran backstage.

When a #CertifiedG and a #LegitBoss team up... you just CAN'T go wrong! @SashaBanksWWE @WWEAaLLday21 #RAW https://t.co/4kqytpoWar

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2016

Braun Strowman did not break a sweat as he beat local jobber in no time.

'The power of Strowman is UNBELIEVABLE!" - @WWEGraves#RAW pic.twitter.com/wv9kigeRrH

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 2, 2016

Shining Stars won against The Golden Truth after R. Truth lost focus by playing Pokemon Go.

Looks like @Goldust wants to see a little less #PokemonGo... & a little MORE victory! #GoldenTruth @RonKillings #RAW https://t.co/SA08ElL2Nr

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2016

Finn Balor made his way to the ring and informed Michael Cole that he would make a major impact on Raw. He was cut short by Seth Rollins and the duo got involved in some trash talk.

#TheMan @WWERollins might want to think twice before trying to cheap shot @wwebalor again... #RAW https://t.co/HBeCBkJhgf

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2016

Rusev defeated Mark Henry by submission to retain the WWE United States Championship. Earlier in the show, Henry had convinced Stephanie McMahon and Foley, to set up a match for him on the show.

.@TheMarkHenry is prepared to capture the #USTitle from @RusevBUL... and bring it back to AMERICA! #RAW https://t.co/8d9ETmqf4f

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2016

.@RusevBUL retains the #USTitle with the #Accolade! @TheMarkHenry #RAW pic.twitter.com/UdHPeEMO3D

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2016

After Rusev’s win, Roman Reigns made his way to the ring and beat up the former, who was forced to run backstage.

Titus O’Neil won against Darren Young.

With a handful of tights, @TitusONeilWWE picks up the victory over @DarrenYoungWWE! #RAW pic.twitter.com/FLUAIEAg1u

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2016

Nia Jax beat a local jobber.

The dominant @NiaJaxWWE continues to leave a path of destruction through the #WomensDivision! #RAW https://t.co/VAyaW2ZEu6

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2016

Big E and Kofi Kingston defeated Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson.

.@KarlAndersonWWE & @LukeGallowsWWE sent an EXTREMELY painful message to @WWEBigE and #TheNewDay on #RAW... https://t.co/gb1EIGHZcC

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2016

Cesaro beat Sheamus.

GOTCH YA!! @WWECesaro uses the #Neutralizer, and takes down @WWESheamus for the victory!! #RAW pic.twitter.com/miXE0Q2iYn

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2016

Heath Slater and Jinder Mahal arrived despite not being on Raw roster. Foley informed that there will be a match to find out who among them will join Raw roster. Wasting no time, Mahal betrayed his partner and joined Raw.

Who knew the ultimate test of friendship was a #RAW contract?! @HeathSlaterOMRB @JinderMahal #RAW https://t.co/ZKaAK5oXeK

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2016

Seth Rollins beat Sami Zayn.

.@ILikeSamiZayn takes off with a barricade moonsault! #RAW @WWERollins pic.twitter.com/PQmrhJAHNw

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2016

#TheMan @WWERollins looked to make an example out of @iLikeSamiZayn on #RAW! https://t.co/VMPp8HHA76

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2016

Brock Lesnar made his much-awaited return to Raw. As Paul Heyman was sending out a message to fans and the Raw roster, Randy Orton came from nowhere to deliver an RKO to Lesnar. Randy was quick to exit the ring after security was rushed in by Stephanie and Foley, both of whom were very angry and frustrated.

"I'll see you out there..." - @HeymanHustle@BrockLesnar is LIVE NEXT on #RAW on @USA_Network! #SuplexCity pic.twitter.com/19ujwXXomQ

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2016

According to Paul @HeymanHustle, the voices in @RandyOrton's head should be warning him about #SuplexCity! #RAW https://t.co/tITe0WiTPV

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2016

.@RandyOrton fires the first shot!! #RAW @BrockLesnar #RKO #BrockReturns pic.twitter.com/JKiJwWvNy9

— WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2016