WWE Raw: Samoa Joe chokes Brock Lesnar, Braun Strowman gets revenge

June 27 (UPI) -- The rivalry between WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar and Samoa Joe continued to heat up Monday on Raw as The Destroyer finally got the champion right where he wanted him.

After being introduced by his advocate Paul Heyman, Lesnar entered the Staples Center in Los Angeles where he was immediately attacked from behind by Joe who was able to administer his fabled Coquina Clutch submission maneuver on The Beast.

Not one to go down easy, Lesnar struggled with Joe to break free from the Coquina Clutch that has put many Superstars to sleep. Slamming Joe into the stage screen multiple times was not enough, however, as Lesnar began to fade with his face turning red.

Before Joe could truly finish, a number of officials and Superstars broke up the fight. As Lesnar gasped for air, it became clear that Joe is not someone to take lightly. The competitors will be meeting for the Universal Championship July 9 at Great Balls of Fire.

Also on Raw, Braun Strowman continued to exact revenge on Roman Reigns who previously put him out of commission for weeks with an injury by surprising The Big Dog with an ambulance.

As Reigns approached the vehicle looking for Strowman, The Monster Among Men attacked his bitter enemy from behind. In one stunning moment, Strowman tossed Reigns violently into the side of the ambulance leaving him visibly hurt.

Strowman then sent the dazed Reigns into the back of the ambulance and closed the doors before the vehicle left the arena.

Other highlights from Raw included Finn Balor and The Hardy Boyz defeating Elias Samson and Raw Tag Team Champions Cesaro and Sheamus; Goldust attacked R-Truth' Intercontinental Champion The Miz and his Miztourage defeated Dean Ambrose, Heath Slater and Rhyno; Big Cass once again assaulted his former tag team partner Enzo Amore after faking an apology; Seth Rollins defeated Curt Hawkins; Cruiserweight Champion Neville defeated Lince Dorado; and Sasha Banks won a Women's Gauntlet Match to challenge Alexa Bliss for the Raw Women's Championship.