Episode 3: It Just Wasn't Deep Enough

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The August 12, 2024, WWE Raw began with a fiery in-ring segment featuring Rhea Ripley, who addressed her emotions following SummerSlam. Ripley expressed deep frustration and anger, particularly at Dominik Mysterio for betraying her and Liv Morgan for escaping with her championship. Liv Morgan, accompanied by Dominik, interrupted Ripley from a skybox, where Dominik attempted to explain his actions, only to be drowned out by boos. Dominik claimed he left Ripley because he deserved to be treated like a man, not controlled. Ripley, while proud of Dominik's growth, warned Morgan that her mistake was leaving Ripley standing, indicating the conflict was far from over. The tension escalated when Damian Priest ambushed Dominik and Morgan, leading to a chaotic brawl that spilled into the ring. Carlito tried to save Dominik, but Priest overpowered them, eventually leading to a match between Priest and Carlito. The match saw both men trading powerful moves, with Carlito briefly gaining the upper hand before Priest secured the victory with his South of Heaven finisher. Post-match, the situation intensified as The Judgment Day attacked Priest, but Ripley intervened. Despite a moment of unity between Ripley and Priest, Dominik attempted a sneak attack, only to be thwarted by Ripley and Priest. The show also featured an intense match between Odyssey Jones and Vincent Whiny, where Jones dominated with his sheer power, securing a win with a Bossman Slam. The post-match segment saw The Final Testament's Kross trying to sow discord among The New Day, accusing Kingston of trying to replace Big E with Jones. This led to a heated exchange and a six-man tag match challenge. Additionally, backstage segments highlighted Drew McIntyre's frustration over Randy Orton getting a title shot before him and tension between Pete Dunne and Sheamus, further building ongoing rivalries. In a dramatic Texas Tornado Match, The Alpha Academy faced American Made, with the action spilling both inside and outside the ring. The Creeds and Otis, along with Tozawa, delivered high-impact moves, including a superplex and a standing Shooting Star Press. Despite the chaotic environment and interference from Ivy Nile, American Made emerged victorious by rolling up Tozawa. The match showcased the athleticism and intensity of all participants, while also continuing the storyline involving Maxxine Dupri and The Creed Brothers. The main event featured an Intercontinental Championship 2-out-of-3 Falls Match between Bron Breakker and Sami Zayn. Both competitors gave it their all, with Zayn securing the first fall with a Helluva Kick. Breakker responded with a series of power moves, including a Gorilla Press Powerslam and a High Octane Spear, to even the score. The final moments were a nail-biter, with Breakker ultimately retaining his title after delivering a Spear to Zayn in mid-air. The match was a testament to both wrestlers' resilience and skill, ending the show on a high note.