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The night that many had envisioned to be the crowning moment of Johnny Gargano and Tomasso Ciampa, collectively known as DIY did not end the way they wanted and saw a different behavior from Ciampa than usual.

The duo earned the right to challenge the new WWE World Tag Team Champions and their friends, R-Truth and The Miz last week with the match going down between the two teams on tonight’s edition of Monday Night RAW.

The classic display of tag team wrestling by DIY was in full force in Columbus, Ohio, however, it was not enough to put down The Awesome Truth who managed to execute a spectacular Truth Crushing Finale on Gargano to retain their titles. As the champions stood tall, Johnny Wrestling shook their hand in respect, but Ciampa chose to walk away, refusing to acknowledge the victors in an act of disrespect.

In an exclusive with WWE released on X, WWE correspondent Jackie Redmond spoke with the duo regarding their loss. She further asked about their next goal, which enraged Ciampa who claimed that tonight was the next step and winning the tag titles was the next step before storming off and not giving a definitive answer for his actions. Johnny saw his partner’s actions and stated that he was a bit emotional and took the loss too hard.

“This was the next step, becoming the World tag team champions was the next step, there is no next step.”

While it was not DIY’s night in Ohio, things are surely looking to take an interesting turn in the tag team division. We will have to wait and see what happens next.

Do you think DIY would get another chance at the WWE World Tag Team Championships? Sound off in the comments!

Tonight’s edition of Monday Night RAW saw The Imperium, led by the returning GUNTHER, make a resounding statement about his future plans. Amidst the segment, his cohorts, Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci competed in an impromptu match against New Day’s Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods.

The bout delivered on its promise of high-octane action, ultimately culminating in a surprising victory for Kingston and Woods over their formidable adversaries, Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci. Yet, the true shock came in the aftermath.

In an unexpected twist, Kaiser, seemingly consumed by rage, turned on his longtime ally Vinci with a brutal assault. The viciousness of his attack, utilizing the unforgiving ringside environment, sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe.

Despite the intervention of WWE officials, Kaiser’s rampage persisted, culminating in a chilling display of brutality as he ruthlessly targeted Vinci, leaving him battered and vulnerable.

In a clip released by WWE on Instagram, Kaiser was confronted by RAW General Manager Adam Pearce bringing up him not obeying direct orders by WWE officials and brutally assaulting his own partner. He then asked him to meet him in his office with his checkbook, fining Ludwig Kaiser for his actions.

“Meet me in my office with your checkbook.”

As the dust settled, the fans saw GUNTHER’s apparent approval of Kaiser’s betrayal hinted at deeper tensions and potential ramifications for the faction moving forward. But for now, Keiser literally had to pay the price for his actions on RAW.

What are your thoughts on Ludwig Keiser getting fined by Adam Pearce on RAW? Sound off in the comments!

The Imperium, consisting of Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vince, and their leader, GUNTHER was regarded to be one of the most close-knit and dominant forces in the WWE landscape. However, Kaiser chose to betray his close ally after their match loss on tonight’s edition of RAW.

The trio came down to the ring as part of GUNTHER’s return since WrestleMania 40. He announced that he was going to compete in the upcoming King of the Ring Tournament only to have himself interrupted by New Day’s Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods leading to an impromptu tag team match with GUNTHER on commentary.

The match was fast-paced and thrilling action, but in the end, it was Kingston and Woods who emerged victorious over Kaiser and Vinci. As they were headed backstage, Ludwig Kaiser suddenly snapped and tossed Giovanni Vinci on the ring apron.

He then began a vicious assault on his long-time ally, using the ringside environment, and looked to culminate with a dropkick on the steel steps to his head, only to be stopped by WWE officials. However, as Kaiser was headed to the back, he rushed back and kicked Vinci’s head into the steps anyway to leave him battered.

As the segment came to its close, Kaiser was greeted by GUNTHER backstage who seemed pleased with his actions, with the storyline looking to take an interesting turn moving forward.

Are you shocked by Ludwig Kaiser’s betrayal of Giovanni Vinci on Monday Night RAW? Sound off in the comments!