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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (9/23/19)

A furious Fatal 5 for a chance at The Architect!

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Raw brings the heat in the Fall!

Raw prepares for next week’s season premiere with a Furious Fatal 5! Who wins a chance to challenge Seth Rollins for the Universal Championship?

 

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • The Viking Raiders VS The OC; The Viking Raiders win.
  • Rusev VS EC3; Rusev wins.
  • Nikki Cross w/ Alexa Bliss VS Sasha Banks w/ Bayley; Banks wins.
  • Lacey Evans VS Ember Moon; Evans wins.
  • WWE 24/7 Championship Sudden Interruption: Carmella wins and becomes the new WWE 24/7 Champion.
  • Chad Gable VS “King” Baron Corbin; Gable wins, by disqualification.
  • WWE Universal Championship #1 Contender’s Fatal 5 Way Elimination Match: AJ Styles VS Rey Mysterio VS Ricochet VS Robert Roode VS Shinsuke Nakamura; Mysterio wins and will challenge Seth Rollins for the title next week.
  • Seth Rollins VS Braun Strowman; No Contest.

PLAY BY PLAY

Something is off with the introduction…

Is the Fiend already at work?

 

Last time on Raw…

“Friends forgive, but he never forgets.” The Fiend made his presence known throughout Raw, but none more so when Seth Rollins was being attacked by The OC, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode. The Big Red Machine, Kane, returned to stop the assault on the Architect, but the Fiend said hello to the legend in person! Rollins didn’t know how to respond, but what will he say a week later?

 

Seth Rollins is in San Francisco!

The Universal Champion is back and grabs a mic to speak. “I gotta level with you guys.” Rollins has seen a lot in his career, but he never felt the way he did when Raw ended last week. He was defenseless in the ring, and before he knew what was going on, “the living embodiment of a nightmare” was inches from his face. Rollins could only close his eyes and hope it was a bad dream. But it wasn’t a dream. In less than two weeks, Rollins goes into the Cell to defend his title against Bray Wyatt! Rollins doesn’t need to tell us what a Hell in a Cell match is like, but now doing all that with Bray Wyatt, that’s a different story. What should Rollins do? Rollins will do what he always does: he’ll prevail! SummerSlam, Brock Lesnar, no one gave Rollins a chance but he prevailed! Clash of Champions, Braun Strowman, the fight of Rollins’ life, and Rollins prevailed.

Now, inside Hell in a Cell, Bray can play all kinds of games, but Rollins will do what he always does and prevail! And it won’t be easy- BRAUN interrupts! The Monster Among Men scowls as he heads down the ramp. Strowman gets himself a mic to respond. “Look, Seth, if you’ve got something to say abut me, I prefer if you say it to my face.” Unlike Bray, Braun doesn’t run around pretending to be psycho Mr. Rogers. If Strowman has a problem, he lets everyone know. He hopes Rollins would do the same. If this is about the tag team titles- Strowman wasn’t done talking, Rollins. Rollins cost them the titles, and then Rollins “hoped” Strowman doesn’t get another match for the title. That’s not what Rollins said. He has a lot on his plate right now, he has a match for the title next week even before The Fiend. Rollins is just glad not to get all beat up again after Clash. But with the way Strowman is getting in his face, Rollisn wants to fight again tonight! Is that a challenge? “Take that however you want to.” Good! Then Rollins is gonna #GetTheseHands!

 

The Viking Raiders VS The OC!

Erik and Ivar continue to wage war with the Good Brothers, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson! With so much happening on the way to Hell in a Cell, will one of these teams find their way to the Raw Tag Team Championships?

Raw returns as The OC make their entrance, and with new music. The teams sort out, and Erik starts against Anderson. They tie up and go around at the bell. Erik puts Anderson in a corner but the ref calls for him to back off. Anderson headlocks Erik back, but Erik powers out to tackle and turn Anderson over for a deadlift slam! Erik brings Anderson up again to put him in the corner. Tag to Ivar, and Erik feeds Anderson to Ivar’s knee! Ivar feeds Anderson to Erik’s knee, then Ivar throws clubbing forearms. Ivar wrenches and shoulders Anderson down. He keeps on Anderson’s arm then scoops him. Tag to Erik, slam and then Erik scoops Ivar to slam him onto Anderson! Erik keeps on Anderson with the armlock, but Anderson fights his way to the OC corner. Gallows tags in and starts throwing hands.

Gallows back suplexes Erik high and hard, then covers. ONE, but Gallows drops elbows! Gallows drags Erik up for punches right to the head, then stands him up. Erik breaks free to throw a heavy right! Erik staggers and Irvar tags in. Things speed up and Ivar bumps Gallows to then scoop and sidewalk slam. Crossbody splash! Fans fire up with the Warbeard as he throws haymakers and chops. Gallows reveres the whip but Ivar tumbles to the apron! Ivar fights off Anderson and has to kick Styles away. Gallows YAKUZA Kicks Ivar down! But the referee spotted Styles going at Ivar, so Styles is EJECTED! Styles protests that Ivar kicked him unprovoked, but the ref knows better. As Styles goes up the ramp, Cedric Alexander gets after him! This is revenge for everything Styles has done to him! They end up running off to the back while we go to break.

Raw returns and the OC mugs Ivar in their corner. Anderson stomps away but the ref backs him off. Anderson goes back at Ivar with European Uppercuts, then tags Gallows. The OC mugs Ivar more and Gallows throws heavy body shots and an uppercut! Gallows throws headbutts to drop Ivar, but Ivar comes back with big hands! Ivar BOOTS then seated sentons! Fans fire up as Ivar crawls, hot tags to Erik and Anderson! Erik rallies on Anderson and hits Gallows for good measure. Anderson headbutts, Erik comes back with a flurry of strikes! Erik sees Gallows coming and tosses him with an exploder! Ace Ten Mao for Anderson! Tag to Ivar, Ivar splashes Anderson and Erik shotgun knees! Human weapon, Ivar hip attack! Cover, TWO!! Anderson survives but Ivar tags Erik. The Vikings grab Anderson, springboard but Gallows trips him up! Erik swipes at Gallows but turns around into a SPINE BUSTER! Cover, TWO!!

Anderson gets frustrated but he tags Gallows back in. The OC drag Erik up, fireman’s carry and Anderson runs, BOOT O’ DOOM! Cover, TWO!! Erik survives but Anderson tags back in. The OC lift Erik but Erik fights out! Erik throws a forearm, Gallows an uppercut. Ivar tags in, cartwheel clotheslines! Anderson mule kicks, but runs into THOR’S HAMMER! Erik DIVES onto Gallows! Cover, The Viking Raiders win!

Winners: The Viking Raiders, Ivar pinning

The warpath continues! Anderson will surely remember that #VikingExperience. Will Erik and Ivar find the gold in their future?

 

Backstage interview with Robert Roode.

Tonight, the GLORIOUS One is among the five competing for a shot at Seth Rollins’ Universal Championship. We all know this will be very chaotic, so what makes Roode think he will win? “Let’s face the facts here.” Roode pinned Rollins to win the tag titles, so that proves Roode can win! And when the title is on the line, the results will be Absolutely… Glorious! But when it’s an elimination match, what will Roode have to do in order to make that true?

 

Michael Cole interviews Becky Lynch.

The Man accepted the challenge for the Hell in a Cell PPV, but she was the one to escalate to the Hell in a Cell match. Was this a wise idea given The Boss’ recent hot streak? Becky wants to take a step back. Sasha Banks on a hot streak is what Becky’s wanted all along. Becky left SmackDown the best it could be, while Raw was in ruins because of Ronda Rousey. Becky can’t make history alone, so she called out anyone and everyone, and that especially went for Sasha. Cole points out Sasha Banks was one of the two women to be in the first and only Women’s Hell in a Cell match. Becky reminds us Sasha didn’t win that match. But surely, Bayley will be lurking. The idea of the Hell in a Cell match is not to keep someone out, but to keep someone in. We all saw Sasha runs for the crowd at Clash of Champions. But in the Cell, the only way to get out is through Becky. Becky will revel in having the rat trapped in the cage with her.

Cole points out that Sasha upped the intensity because she brought the chair into the match. It eventually ended up being Becky using that chair, and costing herself $10,000. Sometimes you look for victory, sometimes you look for revenge. So a month ago, when Sasha returned, she didn’t want to beat Becky, she wanted to end Becky. So in the Cell, Sasha gets her chance and better take it, because we all know Becky will. Who doesn’t so much win as survive the Raw Women’s Championship match inside the Cell?

 

Rusev VS EC3!

The Bulgarian Brute is back! And he’s maybe the new Kanellis Baby Daddy. But none of that drama matters to Rusev as he prepares to MACHKA the Top One Percent!

The bell rings, and EC3 goes right at Rusev! EC3 throws forearms and body shots, then clubs Rusev away. He whips but Rusev reverses, only to get kicked away. Fans chant “We Want Lana!” as EC3 throws hands! EC3 powers Rusev to a corner and whips him corner to corner. Rusev reverses but runs into an elbow. EC3 dodges and jumps but into Rusev’s arms for a swinging side slam! Rusev roars and paces before he drags EC3 up for a Half Hatch suplex! Then he drags EC3 up for another! EC3 is dazed as Rusev stomps the mat. Rusev runs out, MACHKA KICK! But he won’t end EC3 here, he turns him over to CRUSH! Accolade is on, EC3 taps, Rusev wins!

Winner: Rusev, by submission

There is no rust on Rusev, and he is only getting started. Where will Rusev be come the WWE Draft?

 

Rey Mysterio speaks.

“It seems impossible that just a few weeks ago, I nearly retired and left this business.” This business has been his entire life. But he was just experiencing a moment of doubt. But thanks to his son, Mysterio stuck it out, and he has an opportunity to face the Universal Champion. Mysterio knows Dominic is watching, and dedicates this match to him. Will Mysterio make his son proud in such a critical match?

 

Nikki Cross w/ Alexa Bliss VS Sasha Banks w/ Bayley!

The battles between Bliss-Cross and the Boss & Hug Connection isn’t over! The Goddess’ knee is banged up, but her best friend will avenge her! Will Nikki make a dent in Sasha’s hot streak as we head for Hell in a Cell?

The bell rings and Nikki glares at Sasha from the corner. Thens he runs out and chases Sasha to a corner. Sasha gets out and the ref has Nikki back off. Nikki shouts at Bayley as Sasha slowly returns. Sasha and Nikki tie up and go around. Sasha puts Nikki in the corner then fires off forearms! The ref backs Sasha off, but Sasha copies Alexa’s SLAP! Nikki fires forearms back! Nikki whips but Sasha reverses, only to get run over! Nikki fires up as she runs in, monkey flip! Sasha is dizzy and Nikki dropkicks her down! Cover, TWO, and Sasha bails out to regroup with Bayley. Nikki paces and eggs Sasha on, but Bayley says to wait. Sasha cools off and returns, but then hurries out as Nikki runs over. Sasha and Bayley talk it out, and Sasha even laughs Nikki off. She gets in and catches Nikki to throw her down by her hair. Sasha rains rights but stops to soak up the heat.

Sasha drags Nikki up but Nikki cradle counters! TWO, and Nikki arm-drags Sasha into an armlock. Sasha endures as Nikki grinds her down. Fans rally as Sasha fights her way up. Sasha throws hands then whips, but Nikki goes up and over to arm-drag Sasha again! Bayley coaches Sasha up while Alexa cheers Nikki on. Nikki rolls Sasha to a crucifix, TWO, but the armlock is still on. Nikki steps through, La Magistrol, TWO! Sasha is free, but runs into another arm-drag! Sasha is growing frustrated as Nikki grinds her down again. Sasha pulls hair to help her get up, and then knees low. Sasha whips but Nikki dodges and comes back with a crossbody! Cover, TWO! Sasha bails out again but Nikki pursues, and hops on for a sleeper hold! Nikki thrashes Sasha about as they go around the corner, but Sasha backpack sentons Nikki on the ground! Sasha grins as she gets away and we go to break.

Raw returns and Sasha has Nikki bent backwards in the straitjacket stretch. Fans rally as Nikki endures and fights her way up. Nikki bumps and breaks free, then turns around to roll Sasha up, TWO! Sasha runs into a headbutt, and then Nikki whips. Sasha reverses and deflects the boots. She has Nikki sideways but gets a knee! Nikki puts Sasha on the apron but gets a knee back. Sasha swings in to meteora! Cover, TWO! Sasha grows annoyed as Nikki gets up. Sasha throws her back down by her hair, then looms over her. She knocks Nikki down then toys with her. Sasha wraps up one arm in a hammerlock, then headscissors with her other leg! Fans rally and duel as Nikki endures. Nikki kicks and fights out, but Sasha grinds her heel in Nikki’s face. Sasha drags Nikki up but gets a jawbreaker! Nikki throws forearms, but ends up in a corner. Sasha runs into an elbow, and then Nikki kicks Sasha away.

Nikki gets to another corner, and baits Sasha into buckles! Nikki rallies with clotheslines! Sasha scrambles to a corner, Nikki runs in for a splash! And bulldog! Cover, TWO! Bayley is relieved but Bliss-Cross are both frustrated. Nikki runs in but Sasha slips out. Sasha hotshots a leg! Nikki rolls away, clutching the knee. Sasha climbs back in and runs corner to corner to meteora! Cover, TWO! Nikki survives but Sasha stomps the bad leg. Sasha stalks Nikki to ropes and brings her up to snapmare. She grabs the bad leg and drops on it hard for the toehold. Alexa cheers Nikki on but Sasha keeps on that knee. Sasha has a standing toehold to wrench the knee, but Nikki pulls Sasha in by her hair and arms! The ref reprimands Nikki, but Nikki gets both feet to power Sasha away. Sasha comes back but gets a headbutt. She still wants Nikki’s leg, but Nikki rolls to send her into buckles!

Sasha bails out of the ring as Nikki fires herself up. Nikki slingshots to wreck Sasha with that dropkick! Bayley checks on her friend, but Nikki LEAPS to crossbody Sasha down! Fans fire up with the Loony Lass as she puts Sasha in. Sasha shoulders but into a knee, and then gets a neckbreaker! Nikki hits the cross-arm neckbreaker! Cover, TWO!! Sasha survives but Nikki grins as she fires up more. Nikki has the fans on her side as she hobbles up. Nikki drags Sasha up but Sasha kicks out the bad leg. Sasha hits a basement knee! Cover, TWO! Sasha is starting to lose her cool but Bayley coaches her on. Sasha basement dropkicks Nikki out of the ring, then runs to slide! But into the apron skirt! Nikki got Sasha again! Nikki clubs away on Sasha, then puts her back in. Nikki climbs up but Sasha runs at her. NIkki boots Sasha, but the tornado is thrown off! Sasha grabs Nikki, but Nikki elbows free! PURGE OUTTA NOWHERE! Cover, but Bayley hops up to distract the ref!

Nikki swings at Bayley, Alexa DECKS her! Alexa sends Bayley into the timekeeper’s area! The Goddess scowls at Bayley while Nikki fires back up. Nikki climbs and Crossbodies! Roll through into Bank Statement!! Nikki taps, Sasha wins!!

Winner: Sasha Banks, by submission

The Boss still wins, but goes after Alexa for good measure! Backstabber to Bank Statement again! Alexa won’t tap so Sasha throws her aside. But will Sasha get her way when she and Becky are inside the Cell?

 

The OC complains.

Viking Raiders beating the Good Brothers, Cedric going after Styles! But it doesn’t matter now. When are they going to learn they’re not in the OC’s league? Cedric is good, but he’s not Phenomenal. Just like the other superstars in that Fatal 5! Preach! It doesn’t matter if they’re a superhero, a rockstar, Styles is mother loving PHENOMENAL! Styles will be Universal Champion. And that is Too Sweet.

 

BREAKING NEWS: The Beast will be on the Raw premiere!

Yes, when Raw starts fresh, Brock Lesnar will make his presence known!

 

The Street Profits react to the news!

BROCK LESNAR! Raw is so hot from downtown, Steph Curry would be impressed. Rollins VS Strowman tonight in a  Clash of Champions rematch, that’s the biggest main event you could get! But there’s also the Fatal 5 Elimination match to name a new contender! Mysterio, Ricochet, Styles, Roode and Nakamura! And Angelo Dawkins can’t get over the baby daddy drama. IT was rather traumatic. We still don’t know the real-

The Miz comes by with two huge announcements of his own. Last Friday, Miz and Maryse welcomed their second baby girl! Monroe Sky now has Madison Jade as a new baby sister, and we all know who the father is there. But number two, the Raw season premiere, Miz returns for the “biggest Miz TV ever!” The Immortal Hulk Hogan AND the Nature Boy, Ric Flair~! WOO~, brother! There’s no time to waste, let’s get some of that SmackDown recap. And what Montez Ford means is Brock Lesnar challenging Kofi Kingston for his WWE World Championship! SmackDown’s Fox debut will have the fighting champion fight the Beast! And when Kofi accepted, he got an F5 for it! Will #Kofimania survive a trip to Suplex City?

 

Lacey Evans VS Ember Moon!

The Sassy Southern Belle returns from her rather awkward time in Edmonton to continue her hot streak on Raw. But with SmackDown’s War Goddess paying a visit, will Lacey get a very classy Eclipse? Or will Lacey show Ember is not ready to be on the red brand?

The bell rings and Lacey first has to wipe herself down. She tosses the handkerchief at Ember, only to get a dropkick from Ember! Cover, ONE, but Ember stays on Lacey with a headlock. Lacey pulls hair but Ember holds tight. Lacey powers out and hip tosses but Ember handsprings through to arm-drag! Ember mocks the hankie dabbing to then springboard crossbody! Cover, TWO! Ember watches Lacey closely, and gets a leg. Lacey pushes Ember away then runs in, but is put on the apron. Lacey throws Ember down by her hair, then slingshots around to dropkick Ember to the floor! Lacey fans herself off before going out to fetch Ember. She puts Ember in with force then takes her time getting in. Natalya is seen watching backstage as Lacey puts Ember in a keylock.

Fans rally for Ember as she fights up, but Lacey drives her down with a knee to the arm! And then drops a knee on the arm! Lacey stomps a mudhole into Ember in the corner, then swings to hit the bronco buster! Cover, TWO! Lacey keeps on Ember with angry hammering fists, then dares Ember to get up. Lacey wraps on a classy cobra clutch but fans rally for Ember. Ember fights her way up and out, then fireman’s carries to a Samoan Drop! Now both women are even as they slowly stir on the mat. Lacey stands first but Ember dodges the punch to clothesline! And mule kick, front kick and enziguri! Ember fires up and fans join her as she brings Lacey around. Ember whips but Lacey reverses, only for Ember to slip out and rock Lacey! But Lacey sweeps the legs! Lacey dropkicks but misses, and Ember is like a bat as she hangs up side down, to get Lacey with a stunner! Ember puts Lacey in and covers, TWO!

Ember is shocked Lacey still lives, but she tries again. TWO, and Ember grows angry. Ember climbs up and fans cheer, but Lacey gets to the apron. Lacey pulls hair to keep Ember down! The ref counts but Lacey lets up at 4 to hit the WOMAN’S RIGHT! Ember flops to the mat but Lacey wants to rub it in. Lacey steals the Sharpshooter! And sits down deep! Ember taps, Lacey wins!

Winner: Lacey Evans, by submission

Lacey blows a kiss to the crowd as she wins with her “classier” Sharpshooter. Natty is asked about this backstage, and her response is while imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Lacey hasn’t quite mastered that hold yet. Natty will gladly show Lacey how it’s done in a rematch. When and where will Lady and Queen face off again?

 

Raw presents a new Firefly Fun House!

Kane’s picture now hangs on the Wall of Friends, but Bray prepares yet another frame. “There’s always room for one more.” Bray laughs and says hello. But wait, Huskis and Ramblin’ Rabbit are fighting over something. It’s a Seth Rollins action figure! Oh, Huskis. But why are they arguing over Rollins? You two are best friends. But they’re such big fans, they don’t want to share! Well, sharing isn’t easy. But it’s never good to be too attached to something. If you love something too much, it weakens you, and you become vulnerable to negative feelings, like disappointment, neglect, and abandonment. Bray knows what it feels like to be abandoned. Well yeah, but, they don’t want The Fiend to hurt Rollins… Well maybe Fiend is protecting Rollins in his own way! Fiend never forgets, and doesn’t like to share. But surely everyone else can. Bray breaks the Rollins toy in half! Sharing is caring~! Bray gives a death glare, but then cheerfully says, “See you in Hell!”

 

The 24/7 Championship chase heads to the ring!

R-Truth and Carmella run down and look around for the hunters. It takes a moment before Drake Maverick, Curt Hawkins and the Lucha House Party appear. Carmella says they all need to stop! She begs them to stop chasing them all the time. They can’t take it anymore! Carmella sure can’t. They’ve been at this for four months! Truth says they’ll get out of this mess. His clown friend will give them a balloon ride. No! Carmella can’t take this! They can’t eat, sleep, anything! Truth is surprised at Carmella, but they hug it out. And then Carmella rolls him up!? Carmella wins!!

Winner: Carmella, by pinfall; NEW WWE 24/7 Champion

Shawn Michaels betraying Marty Jannetty, Kevin Owens betraying… Well a lot of people. And now, Carmella betraying R-Truth! The FABULOUS Princess is the champion and everyone is in shock! But Truth smiles, and celebrates for her. If anything, he’s proud of her. But now, the Women’s Division gets to chase Carmella! Off they go! Will Carmella’s first reign make it through the night?

 

Sasha Banks and Bayley talk about destroying Bliss-Cross.

They revel in giving the tag team champions what they deserved. And Becky rambling about ending Sasha. Becky rambles on about this being a cat ‘n’ mouse game, like Sasha should be concerned. Sasha is only concerned about taking the title, because Becky will never be a Boss. Sasha will be the only woman standing, and then both best friends will be champions! Will the #TwoWomanPowerTrip be born after Hell in a Cell?

 

Sami Zayn gives Shinsuke Nakamura a pep talk.

This is a big opportunity for the Intercontinental Champion. “Just remember who you are!” The poet, the artist, the King of Strong Style will- He stands up to tell Sami in Japanese that he knows what he has to do. Sami apologizes, and agrees, Shinsuke has this. Will Nakamura be one match away from being a dual champion?

 

Chad Gable VS “King” Baron Corbin!

After the runner-up ruined the coronation, Corbin has recreated his rob, scepter and crown in his own image! Will the Lone Wolf King conquer Gable in this rematch of the tournament finals? Or will the rebellion be televised live?

Raw returns and Gable makes his entrance. Gable is still feeling great after what he did to ruin Corbin’s first regalia. Corbin has a mic to say he’s not here to make fun of anyone. He probably won’t be out here very long anyway, this match will be rather short. And as the King of the Ring, Corbin decrees that he will no longer have to compete against “runts,” or anyone else under 5’5″. The king prepares himself, and the match begins.

Gable and Corbin circle and Gable dodges the punch to give a kick. Corbin shrugs that off and they tie up. Corbin powers Gable to a corner but Gable dodges to kick and kick. Corbin shoves Gable but they circle again. Gable and Corbin tie up and Gable waistlocks. Corbin swings but Gable shoves, and then tricks Corbin into dropping down. Gable waistlocks again, but Corbin spins and throws Gable out. Gable returns, but gets an elbow! Corbin puts Gable in a chinbar and half nelson! Corbin leans on Gable but fans rally up. Gable fights to his feet and throws hands. Corbin knees low then whips Gable hard into buckles. Corbin clubs Gable down then chokes him on the ropes. The ref counts and Corbin lets up. Gable catches his breath in the corner, but Corbin bumps him off more buckles. Corbin whips corner to corner but Gable goes up and over and dodges to hit a leaping arm-drag! And then he dropkicks the legs out! Gable runs for the rolling neckbreaker!

Corbin bails out to avoid the cover, but fans boo. Corbin trips Gable and brings him out, but Gable brings the fight! Corbin kicks Gable’s leg out to bounce him off steel steps! Corbin hip tosses Gable out into the security! Fans front row get even closer to the action while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again, and Corbin has Gable back in the ring. Gable throws punches back but Corbin shoves. Gable dodges, Corbin slides out then in to body check Gable! Cover, TWO! Corbin grows frustrated by Gable surviving, but he looms over the underdog. Corbin pulls Gable up by his hair to drive elbows into the shoulder. He then locks on a new chinbar half nelson, but fans rally for Gable. Gable endures and works his way up. Gable throws body shots, then gets a leg. Corbin shoves Gable then whips him hard into buckles! Cover, TWO! Corbin argues with the ref, but John Cone won’t be intimidated. Corbin drags Gable up to put him in the corner and throw big body shots. He hoists Gable up top but Gable fights back. Gable rolls off Corbin’s back to then go under and up to crossbody! Both men are down and fans rally up again.

Gable and Corbin stand, and Gable throws big forearms and uppercuts! Gable knees and uppercuts more, then ducks the clothesline to mule kick! Gable runs, into a BOOT! Corbin covers, TWO! Corbin is furious but San Fran rallies again. Gable crawls his way to a corner and Corbin hears the fans cheer. Corbin runs in at Gable, BIG clothesline! Gable slumps over in the corner and Corbin enjoys the boos. Corbin goes corner to corner again for another big clothesline! Gable again slumps over and Corbin soaks up the heat. “You will bow down!” Corbin runs in a third time, but Gable dodges. Corbin slides out, in, but into the rolling kick! Gable goes corner to corner to hit the rolling kick again! And then again! Corbin falls into the drop zone, Gable climbs up! But Corbin trips him up! Corbin hauls Gable off the top, for a yo-yo slam! Cover, TWO!! And Corbin has about had it with him!

Gable gets to a corner while Corbin argues with John Cone again. Corbin goes back to Gable but Gable dropkicks the legs out. Gable gets up, kicks the leg, but Corbin choke grips! Lift, but Gable sunset flips out! Cover, TWO! CHOKE SLAM! Cover, TWO!! Gable still lives! Corbin is beside himself, but San Fran rallies back up! Corbin tells them to shut up, but Gable is up. Corbin goes at him in the corner but Gable fires off strikes! Corbin rocks Gable with a right, then hops up to leap. The ax handles miss! German Suplex! Gable has Corbin down and goes up top again! MOONSAULT HITS! Cover, TWO!! Corbin survives and Gable feels how close he was! “This is Awesome!” and fans are fired up for Gable. Gable goes to Corbin but Corbin choke grips! Gable breaks free, runs, but escapes End of Days! He gets Corbin to the ANKLE LOCK! Corbin flails and reaches, but he gets to his scepter! He jabs Gable with it!

Winner: Chad Gable, by disqualification

Corbin clobbers Gable over and over with his scepter! Fans boo and jeer, but Corbin drags Gable up to make him pay for pushing the king this far. Corbin SMASHES Gable in the back! The Lone Wolf King hobbles over to his corner to put on his crown and cape. King Corbin stands tall, but will Gable and other superstars refuse to bow down?

 

The Authors of Pain are coming back.

Akam and Rezar told the world last week how soft and afraid all the other “wannabe tough guys in WWE” are. And they’re right to be afraid. People want to know who the AOP are, but the AOP will show you. Akam and Rezar head out, with cameras following. They find Heath Slater and No Way Jose and just start attacking! After, they return to their interview room, and say “We told you no one is hard enough to fight us. Now you’ve seen it for yourselves.” That is why no one wants to fight the AOP.

 

WWE Universal Championship #1 Contender’s Fatal 5 Way Elimination Match: AJ Styles VS Rey Mysterio VS Ricochet VS Robert Roode VS Shinsuke Nakamura!

The Phenomenal United States Champion, the King of Lucha Libre, the One and Only, the GLORIOUS half of the Raw Tag Team Champions, and the King of Strong Style. Only one can challenge Seth Rollins in the Raw season premiere. Who will be the last one standing?

Raw returns with a quick backstage interview with Ricochet. This incredible opportunity means so much to Ricochet. “There comes a time in everyone’s life where we have an opportunity to soar,” and that’s tonight for Ricochet. He will not only win a chance at the title, but it proves that superheroes are real. And as the music starts up, it proves that Ricochet’s time has come. Ricochet makes his entrance, but has that time finally come for the King of Flight? After Ricochet, Roode, Styles and Nakamura make their entrances, and this star-studded contender’s match begins!

Styles goes right at Mysterio while Nakamura goes at Ricochet. Roode bails out as the odd man out, and watches the two champions take on the two high-flyers. Styles and Nakamura whip Mysterio and Ricochet, but Mysterio slides to dodge while Ricochet ducks. Mysterio tilt-o-whirls Styles around, then Ricochet does the same to Nakamura! Mysterio dropkicks Styles out and Nakamura bails out on his own. Ricochet rocks Roode as he returns, but Mysterio rolls Ricochet! ONE, and Mysterio shrugs. This is every man for himself, after all. Roode slides back in but Mysterio hits him first. Ricochet dropkicks Roode out then rocks Styles! Mysterio runs but is put on the apron, so he Asais onto Styles! Ricochet FLIES onto Nakamura! The Kings of Lucha and Flight are standing tall as we go to break.

Raw returns as Nakamura has Ricochet in a facelock. Ricochet fights back but Nakamura knees low. Nakamura runs into the dropkick-flip and enziguri! He bails out and Sami checks on him while Ricochet dumps Styles out. Triangle dropkick takes Styles out, but Roode waistlocks Ricochet. Ricochet elbows out then slingshots, only to miss, and Styles LARIATS Ricochet down! Roode gets Mysterio as he returns, then whips. Mysterio slides but gets picked up. Mysterio kicks Roode away, but runs into Roode’s knee! Roode whips Mysterio and Mysterio slide-splashes out onto Ricochet! Styles seethes as he looms over Ricochet and puts him in. Roode is on Ricochet and bumps him off buckles. Roode throws haymakers, but Styles pulls him off. Roode shoves Styles, then stomps Ricochet. Styles joins in! They mug Ricochet then whip him to ropes. Double elbows drops Ricochet, “That’s what I’m talking about!”

But Roode tries to sucker punch Styles! Styles dodges to PELE Roode down! Styles covers, TWO! Roode still lives but Styles goes after Ricochet. Scoop slam and Styles runs, but Nakamura drags Styles out to throw him into barriers! Nakamura puts Styles on the apron, for the running knee! Sami is enjoying this as Nakamura goes back to Ricochet. Nakamura suplexes and gourd busters! Then he rams his knees into Ricochet’s head and shoulders! Nakamura kicks Ricochet to a corner, then rams his knees in more. He gives Ricochet Bad Vibrations, then hauls him up top. Ricochet is stuck sideways as Nakamura runs in, Top Shelf knee! Inverted Exploder, but Ricochet lands on his feet to enziguri! Nakamura wobbles, Mysterio springboard seated sentons! Mysterio sees Nakamura bail out, and he’s alone with Ricochet again.

Fans fire up as Ricochet whips but Mysterio reverses only for Ricochet to roll off the back. Mysterio springboards but Ricochet catches him, and blocks the tornado DDT! Ricochet suplexes Mysterio up and over, cover, TWO! Styles runs in to Penalty Kick Ricochet down! Styles hits a big corner clothesline on Ricochet, then whips him corner to corner. Ricochet boots Stylse away, somersault shotgun dropkick! Roode returns, but gets a jawbreaker! Ricochet whips but Roode reverses. Roode misses in the corner, Ricochet shoulders in and bumps him off buckles. Ricochet kicks Roode away, springboards and clotheslines Roode down! Ricochet hits RECOIL! KINSHASA outta nowhere! Cover, Nakamura ELIMINATES Ricochet! The One and Only is the first one out as we go to break.

Raw returns again, and Mysterio has Nakamura in the drop zone. But Nakamura revives to ROUNDHOUSE him down! Nakamura climbs up to join Mysterio, but Styles runs in to climb up, too. They both have Mysterio, but Roode joins in! TOWER OF DOOM! Double powerbomb superplex! Roode goes to Mysterio and covers, TWO!! Mysterio still lives! So Roode covers Styles, TWO! Cover on Nakamura, TWO! Roode strikes out and is frustrated, but he goes back to stomp Styles. He drags Styles up to throw him out hard. Roode has Nakamura all to himself, and puts him in a corner to CHOP and punch away! Sami is concerned for his kindred spirit, but Roode tells Nakamura to quit. Roode whips but Nakamura dodges to ROUNDHOUSE! Nakamura hops up, takes aim, FLYING KNEE! Cover, TWO!! Nakamura and Sami are both frustrated as Roode bails out.

Styles returns to get his old nemesis with a Phenomenal Blitz! But Nakamura dodges the back hand to swing and hit the back heel! Shining Wizard! Cover, TWO!! The Intercontinental Champion takes aim at the United States Champion from a corner. “YAO!” But Styles dodges to kick, but his Clash is countered to a fireman’s carry! Styles flails so Nakamura dumps him out! Mysterio returns to springboard crossbody! He whips but Nakamura reverses, knees, shoves, but Mysterio huricanranas! Dial it up, 619!! Sami is right there to see it all! But Styles clobbers Mysterio first! And suplexes him to drop him on the apron! Styles forearms Roode away and prepares the forearm, but Roode dodges, PHENOMENAL FOREARM on Nakamura! Styles ELIMINATES Nakamura! Sami is furious but Nakamura is out! Now it is just Styles, Roode and Mysterio left!

Roode hits Styles, GLORIOUS DDT!! Cover, Roode ELIMINATES Styles!! Now it’s just Roode and Mysterio! Fans are thunderous for Mysterio but he is still vulnerable after that suplex. Roode grins as he goes out to fetch Mysterio. Roode puts Mysterio in the ring and he waits for Mysterio to stand. Roode winds it up, fans rally as hard as they can for Mysterio, “GLORIOUS~!” Roode drags Mysterio up, but Mysterio rolls him up! ONE, and Mysterio runs to tilt-o-whirl Roode onto ropes! Mysterio dials it up again, but into a SPINE BUSTER! Cover, TWO!! Mysterio shocks himself with surviving! Both men are down, and Roode is beside himself. San Fran cheers Mysterio on as he gets to the apron. Roode hobbles over but Mysterio shoulders then enziguris back. Mysterio springboards, but the seated senton is caught! Roode drops Mysteiro, lift, but counter! Redial 619!! Springboard frog splash!! Cover, MYSTERIO WINS!

Winner: Rey Mysterio, by pinfall; NEW #1 Contender to the Universal Championship

Mysterio dedicating this match to his son is the motivation he needed to win! Now the King of Lucha moves on to face the Architect for the title! Will Mysterio be a major monkey wrench in the hellish plans of The Fiend?

 

Backstage interview with Seth Rollins.

What are his thoughts on facing Mysterio for the title next week? Congratulations to Mysterio, he earned this opportunity. This is a dream match for Rollins, but he’s not looking past anything. Rollins still has to settle things with The Fiend, title or no title. He’s not happy about that, about Strowman, but that’s how it is when you’r e the champ. But he’ll do what the best in the world odes: beat Strowman, beat Mysterio, and then survive, prevail and #BurnItDown!

 

Seth Rollins VS Braun Strowman!

With Mysterio and The Fiend on the horizon, can The Architect once again be the #MonsterSlayer? Or will the Monster Among Men prove he’s worthy of another shot by beating Rollins in this Clash of Champions rematch?

The bell rings and Rollins circles Strowman. Rollins waistlocks then kicks Strowman, but Strowman shrugs it off. They go again but Rollins kicks harder, and that gets Strowman to stagger. Strowman blocks the third kick, and flips Rollins! Rollins lands on his feet, to get ROCKED by a right hand! Rollins rolls to ropes as fans cheer Strowman. Rollins stands, but Strowman runs Rollins over! Strowman watches Rollins get up, to run him over again! Strowman wants Rollins to stand, and Rollins does. Rollins dodges this time, but Strowman keeps coming. Rollins dodges, but gets scooped, only to sip into a sleeper hold! But Strowman throws Rollins right off, to club Rollins right down! Rollins bails out and fans fire up for Strowman as Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again as Rollins endures a bearhug. He headbutts Strowman off him but Strowman shoves him away. Rollins dodges, dodges and dropkicks! Strowman falls and Rollins reels him in, but Strowman powers out of the Pedigree! Strowman sees Rollins bail out again, and decides to take a lap! Strowman builds up speed as he goes around the corners, but Rollins gets out of the way! Rollins uses the barriers as a springboard, but gets caught and headbutt’d! Rollins gets in the ring and Strowman pursues, to run corner to corner and squash Rollins! Strowman goes again, but runs into boots! Strowman still comes back, but gets only post! Rollins chop blocks Strowman’s legs out! Then swings a leg into the post! And again! And again! The ref reprimands Rollins and he lets up, to springboard back into the ring. Flying knee takes Strowman out! SUPERKICK decks him! Cover, ONE and with power!

Rollins is again shocked, but he saw this at Clash of Champions. He clamps on with a sleeper hold but Strowman fights his way up to power Rollins into buckles. Rollins lets go and Strowman runs in, to get another SUPERKICK! Rollins climbs up high, leaps, BLOCKBUSTER! Rollins covers, TWO! Rollins heads back to the corner and back up top. Rollins leaps for the Frog Splash! It hits but Rollins bounces off! So he just goes up top again, for a second Frog Splash! Cover, TWO!! Rollins keeps his cool, he still has Strowman reeling. Fans build to a rally as Rollins stomps, “Burn It Down!” Rollins aims, runs, but into a scoop! He slips out and shoves Strowman out. Rollins aims, runs and DIVES! Direct hit but it only makes Strowman stagger. Rollins runs and DIVES again! Strowman is down but Rollins isn’t satisfied. Rollins runs again, DIVE, but into Strowman’s hand! APRON CHOKE SLAM!

Strowman builds speed around the ring to RUN ROLLINS OVER! But Strowman grins as he watches Rollins get back up, and he runs Rollins over again! Monster Slam to the floor! Strowman drags Rollins up and into the ring, but he isn’t finished with him yet. He hauls Rollins back up, another scoop, but the lights start going out! Fans know what this means, and so does Strowman! The flashing lights show Strowman is caught in the Mandible Claw! The Fiend smothers the Monster!! And again, Rollins is living a waking nightmare as The Fiend creeps closer! The Fiend sees Strowman stir, an uncanny thing for someone who took the Claw. So The Fiend just smothers Strowman again! And this time, The Fiend laughs as he puts Strowman out for good. Fans lose their minds but it is Rollins who might go insane after seeing this. The Fiend still keeps his eyes on Strowman, right up until the lights go out again. Did… Did the Fiend “save” Rollins from Strowman tonight?

 


 

My Thoughts:

A pretty great episode for the “season finale” of Raw to help build up towards the Fall changes. All great matches tonight, even with the Lacey VS Natty story still seeming weird women’s midcard filler. Their rematch should probably just be on the “season premiere” next week, otherwise it will just be Kickoff Show material for Hell in a Cell. Viking Raiders VS OC was a great match for these two teams, but it is clear that as the Faces, Erik and Ivar will make their way to those tag titles to face Heel Roode & Ziggler. That title match could happen at Hell in a Cell, but who knows who actually wins. Rusev keeps rolling with a win over poor EC3 the former three-time 24/7 Champion. Fans really wanted to see Lana, so hopefully Lana’s return to TV brings things around to that baby drama with the Kanellises.

What a great development for the rest of the Women’s Division, though. Carmella was so good in swerving Truth to take the 24/7 Championship! And now things start fresh with all the new possibilities. Though I’m surprised they didn’t linger on the distraught Drake Maverick more. He will surely go to wife Renee Michelle about this, but then it’d be hilarious to see her take over as the obsessed one. At the same time, this is a great chance for all the women yet to have a title in their careers, like Sarah Logan, Dana Brooke, and even Fire & Desire if there’s nothing going for them in the Women’s Tag Division right now. And then we got a solid match out of Nikki and Sasha. The one thing I would’ve tweaked is getting Alexa more invested, she had “lose energy” in the most dire moments for Nikki. But at least this keeps #TwoWomanPowerTrip alive in the background of Sasha’s story with Becky. Becky had a great interview promo, and Sasha had a great response promo, this match of theirs is going to be a show stealer.

The rematch of Gable and Corbin was incredible! On par, if not better, than their KOTR Finals match. Gable came so close, so it worked really well for Corbin’s Heel heat to get himself disqualified. There has to be a third match between these two, where Gable finally wins to be triumphant over King Corbin. It would be the perfect match to open HiaC’s main show and get that crowd excited. There was a lot of great hype for next week’s episode, too, and a new logo means a new thumbnail for these articles. The Fatal 5 Elimination was incredible, and it is great for Mysterio to be the winner. This really boosts his story of his comeback, and will give us a great match with Rollins next week in the premiere. At the same time, it is clear Rollins should win that to keep the title for Hell in a Cell for The Fiend.

Rollins and Strowman had a good bit to open the show, and their main event match was a pretty good rematch from Clash. But at the same time, it was pretty clear The Fiend was going to attack. Firefly Fun House was great this week, as they always are, and it was quite an interesting move for The Fiend to basically guard Rollins from Strowman at the end there. It fits how Bray said this has all been The Fiend’s way of protecting Rollins, so I would think next week’s Firefly Fun House explains more of that motivation. There’s also a chance Fiend attacks Mysterio so that the title stays on Rollins to keep things going the way they are. There is a chance we’re getting at least a Triple Threat for the title now, as Strowman will want payback on Bray while also claiming he would’ve beaten Rollins this week. At the very least, it can all lead to The Fiend winning the title without pinning Rollins so that they can have a rematch at an even bigger PPV, like the Royal Rumble.

My Score: 8.5/10

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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (4/1/25)

Who will Stand & Deliver?

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This ain’t no joke!

With just weeks left before Stand & Deliver, Trick Williams is after Oba Femi and the NXT Championship. But will Trick get his rematch?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match Qualifier: Zaria w/ Sol Ruca VS Lash Legend w/ Jakara Jackson; Zaria wins and advances to Stand & Deliver.
  • Wes Lee w/ Tyriek Igwe & Tyson Dupont VS Yoshiki Inamura w/ Josh Briggs; wins.
  • NXT North American Championship: Shawn Spears w/ The Culling VS Ricky Saints; wins and

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Stephanie Vaquer is here!

The fans cheer for La Primera as she makes her way to the ring, still the NXT Women’s Double Champion! NXT General Manager, Ava, is there to meet her, and she says, “Ever since Stephanie has stepped foot in NXT, she has shown everyone exactly why she is La Primera.” The fans cheer, and Ava says after walking out victorious last week, that shows exactly the caliber Stephanie is. However, given the depth of the NXT Women’s Division, both titles deserve to be defended frequently. The two have put a lot of thought into this, and felt it was not fair for her to continue to do this alone.

The fans boo, but Ava says the decision has been made: Stephanie will relinquish the Women’s North American Championship. The fans boo more, but Ava says a new champion will be decided at Stand & Deliver in a Six Woman Ladder Match, and the qualifiers begin tonight. The fans chant “NO! NO! NO!” but Vaquer assures them she understands that this is not a popular decision. But NXT has given her an opportunity to do the same for everyone else. She really wants to push her NXT Women’s Division, not stop it. The fans do cheer that, and sing “OLE~, OLE OLE OLE~! OLE~, OLE~!”

Vaquer says tonight, she will give up the North American title. But under one condition: She gets to pick who she faces at Stand & Deliver for THE NXT Women’s Championship. The fans like that! Wait, here comes Jordynne Grace! The Juggernaut tells Stephanie that she’s sorry she keeps interrupting, but she’s happy to hear Stephanie gets to choose her opponent. Now that Jaida’s out of the picture, Jordynne and Stephanie can focus on the match everyone has really been looking forward to. For the first time ever on NXT’s biggest stage, Juggernaut VS La Primera. But wait, here comes Miss Parker!

Jaida says hear that? See, Jordynne, “Miss Muscle Mommy,” Jaida being out of the picture is insane. But if Jordynne actually stayed down where Jaida left her ass last time, Jaida would’ve beaten Stephanie, and she’d be here with the NXT Women’s Championship around her little ol’ waist. But Stephanie, baby, it was that close, and we all know it. But go ahead, call your shot. Because when they run this bac- Jordynne interrupts Jaida, and says she had her opportunity. Jaida called her shot, and she fumbled. Now, Jaida may not understand how championships work, seeing as how she’s never held one before…

But Jaida is going to the back of the line. Vaquer says it looks like these two need to work this out. And so the two start throwing shots! Jaida shoves, Jordynne dodges, and then Jordynne puts Jaida on the apron! Jordynne DECKS Jaida, but here comes security! Only for Jordynne to DECK one, and TOSS the other out onto the rest! The fans go nuts as the Juggernaut warns Jaida to watch herself! Jaida says nobody’s scared of Jordynne! Will these two throw down to then move on to Stand & Deliver?

 

Trick Williams speaks.

Over the weekend, Trick put on his Instagram, “LET’S TALK ABOUT IT OBA,” accompanied by a video. “Yo, what’s good, Oba? I mean, I already made the challenge, boy, but you ain’t hear me? I had Timbs all up in my face, I know you saw it. I ain’t no little punk like Je’Von that you can just throw around, you know where to find me: On Tuesday in the ring so we can talk about my NXT title, Stand & Deliver. Let’s talk about it.”

 

Backstage interview with Oba Femi.

Sarah Schreiber catches the NXT Champion as he’s arriving and asks about Trick’s post calling Oba out, claiming Oba doesn’t respect him. Oba says he doesn’t care what Trick said, because Trick is not the champion, OBA IS. Oba does not answer to Trick, Trick answers to Oba. Trick waits on Oba. Tonight, Trick gets Oba’s final verdict, and finds out the hard way why you don’t call out The Ruler. Oba moves on, what will he have to say to the former champion?

 

The NXT Women’s Division talks.

After that big announcement from Ava, Arianna Grace says she would do this, but ladder matches are dangerous. Fallon Henley says no one cares what Arianna thinks. She is ready to qualify and get her title back. She and Jazmyn Nyx high-five, but Lola Vice says no one wants Fallon as champ again. This is Lola’s opportunity. Cora Jade says like Lola would know what to do with that title, other than shake her ass with it. The locker room gets real fired up now! But who will put money where their mouths are and head for Las Vegas?

 

NXT Women’s North American Championship Ladder Match Qualifier: Zaria w/ Sol Ruca VS Lash Legend w/ Jakara Jackson!

With just three Tuesdays left before WrestleMania Weekend, it is time to shuffle the deck and deal out the opportunities. Will the Agent of Change be the first to punch her ticket? Or will the Bougie Bully make her pump the brakes?

The bell rings and Zaria circles with Lash. They tie up, go around, and end up on the ropes. Then they move off the ropes, break, and the fans cheer the stare down. Lash and Zaria tie up again, Lash waistlocks and SLAMS! Lash styles on Zaria, eggs her on, and puts up the hand for a knuckle lock. Zaria obliges, they go shoulder to shoulder for a Test of Strength, and Zaria bends Lash back! Lash fights up to bend Zaria back! Zaria powers up again, and the fans fire up as she roars! Lash gets under to BACKDROP! Cover, ONE!! Lash stands Zaria up to whip her to ropes. Zaria slips around to crucifix but Lash stays up!

Zaria shifts to a sunset flip, but Lash stays up to YANK Zaria up! Zaria CHOPS Lash! Lash frowns and CHOPS back! The fans fire up for that one! Zaria CHOPS, Lash swings, but Zaria dodges to jump on! Lash fights the Guillotine, but she drops to a knee! Lash powers up again to lift and put Zaria on the apron! Zaria RAMS into Lash, then slingshots up and over to sunset flip! TWO! Lash hurries up, but Zaria scoops! Lash slips free, scoops Zaria, and SLAMS her! Lash then runs, but Zaria avoid the elbow drop! Zaria returns, but Lash dodges the elbow drop! Lash kips up and the fans fire up! But Zaria kips, not quite as clean.

Lash clamps onto Zaria’s neck, Zaria returns the favor! Lash fires KNEE after KNEE, then CHOKE- NO, Zaria victory rolls it! TWO, and Lash PUMP KICKS Zaria out of the ring! Jakara talks trash, but Sol storms up to back her off. Lash storms out to back Jakara up, and NXT goes to break.

NXT returns and Zaria endures a bearhug! Zaria fights free, runs, but Lash ROCKS her! Zaria leans on the ropes, Lash drags her up to torture rack. Zaria endures the backbreaker stretch, even as Lash puts on the pressure. Zaria pries at the grip, Lash THROWS her, but Zaria lands out! Lash dodges Zaria’s lariat, and then DOUBLE LARIATS take both women down! The fans fire up for “NXT! NXT!” while the ref checks Lash and Zaria. They both rise up, and Zaria fires a haymaker! Lash fires back! Zaria fires another! Lash fires back! The shots keep going, Zaria gets the edge, and she brings Lash around, but Lash THROWS Zaria down!

Lash and Zaria are both running low on energy, but Lash gets Zaria up. Zaria fights the suplex, but so does Lash! They fight for control, and ZARIA suplexes up and over! Lash goes to a corner, Zaria runs in to LARIAT! Zaria whips corner to corner but Lash reverses. Lash runs up, but into a BOOT! Zaria hops up, Lash stands, Zaria CROSSBODIES! But Lash catches her! SWINGING BACKBREAKER! And then Lash reels Zaria in, but Zaria RANAS free of the bomb! Then she BOOTS Lash! And GERMAN SUPLEXES! The fans fire up while Lash flounders up. Zaria runs up, but Lash hurdles!

Zaria hotshots off ropes, Lash grabs her by the neck! SLAM DUNK CHOKE SLAM! Cover, TWO!?! Zaria survives, Jakara is frustrated, but the fans know “This is Awesome!” Lash hauls Zaria up, gets her in the Bow ‘n’ Arrow Rack, LASH EX- NO, Zaria lands out to fireman’s carry! DELTA- NO, Lash slips free, shoves, but Zaria dodges the boot! SPEAR!! Zaria fireman’s carries again, DELTA FORCE! Cover, Zaria wins!

Winner: Zaria, by pinfall (advances to Stand & Deliver)

It was a clash of titans, but Zaria just hit the jackpot! Will Zaria now rise above and claim the Women’s North American Championship for her own?

 

Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura watch backstage.

They’re both impressed by that match, and Zaria moving on to Stand & Deliver, that’s Inamura’s dream. Briggs says they’ll get there, he promises. Wes Lee walks in with Tyriek Igwe & Tyson Dupont, and they all mock Briggs, “We’re gonna get there!” Lower your expectations. Take it from someone who’s actually won at Stand & Deliver. Briggs asks Wes who he thinks he is talking to, and Wes says he’s talking to them! Wes literally broke his back carrying this brand, so he’ll talk to whoever however he wants. Briggs says Wes ain’t tough! Inamura steps up and says he used to like how Wes Lee wrestled.

Wes doesn’t get what Inamura’s talking about. Inamura says Wes used to have honor. But tonight, Wes and Inamura will fight. Wes says he has honor. He’ll honor that request. But just like those Stand & Deliver pipe dreams, Inamura needs to prepare for disappointment. The Wes Side heads out, will the Cardiac Kid learn what it is to feel the Great Rush?

 

 

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Mitchell’s WWE Raw Results & Report! (3/31/25)

London is Raw!

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The final stop on the Euro Tour!

London has another dose of WWE as Monday Night Raw arrives in the O2! But will John Cena tear down the UK like he has everywhere else?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • The New Day VS New Catch Republic; The New Day wins.
  • Jimmy Uso VS GUNTHER; Gunther wins.
  • Bron Breakker & PENTA VS Finn Balor & Dominik Mysterio w/ Carlito; Finn & Dom win.
  • WWE Women’s World Championship, Special Guest Referee Bianca Belair: Iyo Sky VS Rhea Ripley; Double Disqualification, Iyo retains the title.

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JOHN CENA IS HERE!

The fans already chant “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” before the music even begins! Then they sing along, “JOHN CENA SUCKS~!” as Cena walks out in the custom London merchandise. Cena goes to the ring, “The Last Time Is Now” towel draped over the back of his head like the other times, then he sets the towel on the apron. Cena grabs a mic, the fans continue to duel, and Cena winds up before bringing the mic up. Only for Cody Rhodes to make his entrance! The fans sing along with the song, “WHOA~ OH~!” The pyro goes off, Cody high-fives the fans in the front row and along the ramp, then he heads to the ring.

We get the second “WHOA~ OH~” and pyro before Cody pounds on the steel steps and steps up into the ring. Cody and Cena circle each other a bit before Cody grabs himself a mic. The fans finish singing the song, “YOU’LL FOLLOW ME UNTIL THE END~! I AM MY KINGDOM!” The fans cheer, then change to singing, “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” Cena steps to Cody but Cody tells him, no no no. We listened to Cena talking for two weeks, so allow Cody to do his job for him! Cena will cook Cody, end him, but where does he want to start? There is so much to make fun of when it comes to Cody! For starters, Cody’s lisp.

Cody will give him this one: Stardust! Fans cheer for “STARDUST! STARDUST!” Cody says that must bother Cena, that is who he is wrestling at WrestleMania 41, his final time! What else can Cena go after? Oh, yes! Cody spots it in the crowd and brings up the “arm tattoo on his neck.” The fans again sing for “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” Cody keeps going: He got booed in a company he helped make. But Cena won’t go for that. Maybe Cody is struggling with the idea that Superman is truly dead. The fans duel for “Let’s Go, Cena!” “CENA SUCKS!” Cody says this brings him to his next point: Cena’s words have not matched his actions.

For these last two weeks, Cena has lied to the audience. The fans boo, and Cody says they used to ride together, sing Poncho & Lefty. Cena surely cared about Cody, and he for sure cared about the fans. Don’t even look at Cody, look at the fans and tell them the real reason why. The fans chant, “You Sold Out!” while Cena thinks on his words. Cena says he is not going to reduce himself and punch down to Cody’s level. Cody’s been protected long enough. Cena also won’t “cook” Cody, he’ll just BURY him! Just like Cena has buried everyone else! The fans have been saying for years that Cena buries talent. Cena doesn’t bury talent, he IS talent! Cena BURIES mediocrity!

Cena doesn’t give a rat’s ass about the lisp or his failures. Cody has manipulated his way to the top of this business, and his ego outweighs his ability. All Cody has done is ride the coattails of Cena’s success! Cena has been so great, that the WWE could hand the heartbeat of this business to Cena’s chauffer! That’s right! Cody, your champion, is nothing more than Cena’s chauffer. A slimy pickpocket that thinks just cuz he stole the blueprints, he can run the kingdom! That is WHY Cena did it! Because it disgusts him! Cody sat by Cena’s side for YEARS, and stole every secret he needed to be undeniable, but he is still underwhelming.

Cena tried to drill it into Cody’s egotistical skull. Cody has to be authentic because fans can see through phony. Cody is too polished, too rehearsed, and relies on lazy gimmicks like fans singing his name just to get by! The fans boo, but then also sing, “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” Cena says Cody is just like the Pied Piper! All he’s ever done is find a way to make a catchy tune trick the people into loving mediocrity. Strip away the music and entrance, there is not much to look at but that pinstriped suit. But you could walk Cena out in silence, and you can bet your last dollar that he could body you before your first breath!

Cody Rhodes does not look like John Cena, doesn’t act like him, and doesn’t work like him. But Cody also doesn’t look like himself, act like himself, and work like himself, because he is still afraid to show who he is. So what do we get instead? Cody gives us a generic mix of every superstar he’s ever loved and every TV show he’s ever watched, in some big confused blob, that makes him still look like a 16-year-old kid taking acting lessons, because he is too afraid of public speaking. Cody Rhodes has shown Cena ONE thing, and the one thing is that someone mediocre wearing something meaningful is all it takes to trick the people!

Cena has worked too damn hard to make THAT a symbol of mastery to have it paraded by a paint-by-numbers, sociopathic nepo-baby who is so into himself that he had his wrestling gimmick tattooed for the world to see! It’s not where the tattoo is, it’s what the tattoo IS that exposes Cody for who he is: a common fan like the rest of them. So after WrestleMania, it’ll be great for Cody! He can go to Fanatics, buy the toy belt, call himself the fans’ champion, because the last real champion is taking that belt home forever to expose Cody for who he is: an errand boy that got lucky! Fans are actually fired up behind Cena!?

Cody tells Cena that he didn’t expect this. But maybe Cena is right. Maybe Cody was chosen. But you know who chose him? The fans did. Can Cena say the same? Or was it some guy in an office who isn’t even here anymore and we can’t even talk about him? Yeah, let’s go ahead and go there. Stirp everything away from Cody, does he know who he is? He’s a wrestler like his father before him, and if anyone is a corporate creation, it is Cena and not Cody! Gosh, everyone is so terrified of Cena on the mic but Cody isn’t not. Cena had more d*ck in his promo than in his jorts! Making fun of Cody for looking like he’s a kid?

Well, Cena’s the one who hangs out with Zac Efron and wishes he was 16 again! And thanks for the softball saying Cena created all of this and he created Cody. Well, Cena created a lot of disenfranchised fans that made it easy for Cody to pack up, go somewhere else, and say, “Hey! Look at me!” Cody tells Cena not to act like he cleaned up his room before he packed up for Hollywood. And while we’re at it…! There are two of them in this ring right now, and what Cody is about to ask might punch a giant hole in Cena’s logic. Between the two of them, which one of them sold out to The Rock? The fans again chant at Cena, “You Sold Out!”

Cody tells Cena that Cena is still Cody’s hero. But Cena is also a POS. Cena smirks while fans repeat that. Cena says just like all the fans’, Cody’s head is full of feces and not facts. Cena has worked 100 times harder than Cody and never once in all of that was he ever protected from the audience, or the superstar, present company included, taking their best shot. Everyone knows that every time Cena steps in the ring, it is a challenge to every superstar to take their strongest swing to see if they are worthy to put Cena down. NO ONE has been worthy! So Cena has just decided to do it himself. That’s why Cena has never left, has always been here.

No matter how high the hill is to climb, no matter what garbage they give him, Cena finds a way to make it great. Cody had to leave because Cody realized that at best, he can’t even wipe Cena’s ass! Cena makes empires for billionaires! All Cody ever did was steal money from their kids. “See you at WrestleMania, champ.” Cena turns to go but Cody wants to remind Cena, that all the time Cody has been here, never once has an audience ever chanted, “You Can’t Wrestle.” Cena hears the fans repeat that and he turns red int he face! Cena storms back into the ring, he and Cody square up, but then Cena smirks again.

Cena tips his hat and then takes a swing! Cody catches him! CROSS RHODES!! Cody smooths out his suit while he stands over Cena. Then he points to the sign while fans sing, “CODY! CODY RHODES~!” Cody holds the belt up before he exits, will Cody do very much the same in just 19 days?

 

The New Day VS ???

Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods demanded a shot at the WWE World Tag Team Championships, but they were told to earn it. If they’re truly the best tag team in history, will they have absolutely no problem beating a mystery opponent? We find out, after the break.

Raw returns and Adam Pearce walks out. He reminds the new Day that they need to earn their title shot, and so London, please help in welcoming Tyler Bate & Pete Dunne! New Catch Republic is back! The London fans fire up as their Big Strong Boi & Bruiserweight are here, will they be the ones to earn that tag team title shot?

The teams sort out and Bate starts with Woods. The fans chant “Welcome Back!” as Bate and Woods circle. They tie up, and Bate wrenches to a knuckle lock. Bate rolls, then catches Woods with headscissors to bring him to the corner! Bate waves to the fans, tags Dunne, then RANAS Woods away! Dunne runs up to CLOBBER Woods! The fans fire up again and Dunne brings Woods up. Dunne bends the fingers, isolates Woods’ arm, and STOMPS it! Bate tags in, goes up, and he uses Dunne to KNEE-BOARD SENTON! Bate waves to Kofi,. Kofi runs in, but Bate DUMPS him out! Bate builds speed, Dunne CLOBBERS Kofi while Bate FLIES to hit Woods!

The fans fire up for their guys as they high-five, and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Woods keeps Dunne from Bate. Dunne reaches out but Woods sends him into ropes. Woods then CHOKES Dunne, but stops at 4. Kofi CHOKES Dunne behind the ref’s back! Woods then runs to DROPKICK Dunne in the back! Cover, TWO! Dunne stays in this, but Woods grins as he soaks up the heat. The fans rally for Dunne as he rises, and Dunne CHOPS! And CHOPS! And forearms! Woods ROCKS Dunne, puts him back on ropes, and he tags Kofi. Woods holds Dunne down for Kofi’s APRON SENTON! The fans rally for NCR but Kofi AX HANDLES Dunne down! Cover, TWO! Kofi keeps Dunne down with an armlock.

Dunne reaches out, even as Kofi adds a chinbar. The fans rally, Dunne fights up, but Kofi CLUBS him! Kofi whips Dunne to the corner, Dunne goes up and over! Then hot tag to Tyler! The fans fire up as Bate rallies on Kofi, then he BLASTS Woods! Bate runs at the corner, Kofi dodges, but Bate catches Kofi! EXPLODER! Bate kips up, the fans fire up, and Bate fireman’s carries! AIRPLANE SPIN! The fans cheer as Bate goes around and around, TEN, then the THROW! The fans fire up while Bate is a bit dizzy. Bate wobbles but he tags Dunne. Bate then runs at Kofi, Dunne meets him, TOP BIN! And the LARIAT GERMAN SUPLEX COMBO! Cover, Woods breaks it!

The fans rally up, Woods dodges Bate to BOOT him! Dunne kicks Woods, then puts him through ropes! Woods swings on Dunne, but Dunne grabs that hand! Dunne SNAPS the fingers! Woods falls, Kofi runs up! S O S! Cover, TWO! Dunne survives and Kofi is furious! The fans rally up, but Kofi brings Dunne up and tags Woods. New Day double whip, but Dunne KICKS Kofi! Dunne mule kicks Woods,. STOMPS Woods’ hands, but Woods ducks! BUZZSAW hits Kofi! Woods BACK SUPLEXES, but Dunne lands out! Tag to Bate! Bate blocks a kick, Bop up, BANG connects! Tag back to Dunne, then Bate runs up.

Woods puts Bate on the apron, but Dunne GAMANGIRIS! Dunne lifts Woods but Woods CLAWS Dunne’s eyes! Kofi YANKS Bate off the apron! Woods RAMS Dunne into buckles! Tag to Kofi, and then DAYBREAK!! Cover, New Day wins!

Winners: The New Day, by pinfall

New Catch Republic’s return was ruined, all because the “best” tag team had to cut corners! Cathy Kelley interviews New Day, congratulating them on the win. They felt deserving of a title opportunity, but do they feel this win cements that? Woods asks if Cathy is slow. They obviously deserve the title match, and they want it now! Kofi says they did what they said they would, and now they demand what they are owed! That is a title match for THE WWE World Tag Team Championships! Well, here come the War Raiders! The fans fire up as Erik & Ivar storm out on stage, belts on their shoulders, and they stare down with The New Day.

Erik & Ivar are always ready, so will they and New Day take this all the way to Las Vegas?

 

Jey checks on Jimmy.

The Usos are pumped up. Jey knows Jimmy told him earlier, but Jey would just feel better if he was out there with Jimmy tonight. Jimmy knows that, but tonight is different. Jimmy knows the world is doubting Jey. But tonight, Jimmy closes that noise. Gunther’s a big deal, but so is Jey. And so is Jimmy. Ain’t no Ring General, just a man who is beatable. Tonight, Jimmy beats Gunther. At WrestleMania, Jey beats Gunther and becomes World Heavyweight Champion! YEET! They shake it out and then Jey holds on. “I hear you. Just be careful.” Jimmy nods, and Jey heads out. Will #BigJim make good on his word? Or will Gunther get back at him for last week’s slap?

 

Jimmy Uso VS GUNTHER!

Raw returns as Jimmy is in the ring, and then Gunther makes his entrance. The bell rings and the fans rally as Jimmy stares Gunther down. Gunther grins, then he and Jimmy circle. Then Gunther runs up, but Jimmy counter punches! Jimmy ROCKS and CHOPS but Gunther shoves him back! Jimmy UPPERCUTS, then fires CHOP after CHOP! Gunther shoves Jimmy and BOOTS him down! The fans fire up, and Gunther TOSSES Jimmy out. Gunther storms out after Jimmy to whip him hard into barriers! Gunther CHOPS Jimmy, the fans “WOO~,” and Gunther stalks Jimmy along the way. Gunther CHOPS Jimmy again!

Gunther THROWS Jimmy into the barriers! Gunther refreshes the ring count at 7 of 10, to then drag Jimmy up. Gunther wrenches Jimmy, chinbars him and dares him to slap Gunther now! Gunther reels Jimmy in, but jimmy BACKDROPS free! Jimmy hurries into the ring, builds speed, but Gunther’s on the apron! Jimmy UPPERCUTS, then he runs to DIVE! Down goes Gunther into the desk! The fans fire up and Jimmy hurries to put Gunther in! Jimmy climbs up, the fans rally for “UCE! OH!” and USO SPLASH, onto knees! Gunther hurries to the corner and climbs up, but Jimmy UPPERCUTS first!

Jimmy climbs up after Gunther, brings him to the top rope, and SUPER DUPER PLEXES!! Jimmy hurries right back up, and USO SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Gunther survives and Jimmy is shocked! Gunther goes outside, Jimmy leaps off the apron, into a CHOP! Gunther APRON BACK SUPLEXES Jimmy, then reels him in for a short arm LARIAT! The fans are torn while Gunther looms over Jimmy, and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Gunther drags Jimmy by an arm. The fans rally while Gunther eggs Jimmy on. Gunther dares Jimmy to slap him, then winds up, but Jimmy blocks the shot! Jimmy SLAPS Gunther after all! And mule kicks! And UPPERCUTS! And SUPERKICKS! Jimmy dodge a lariat to GERMAN SUPLEX! And SUPERKICK! The fans fire up as Jimmy unloads his arsenal! Gunther is in a corner, Jimmy runs up, but into a SHOTGUN! Gunther hauls Jimmy up and reels him in! GUNTHER BOMB! Cover, but Gunther lets off?! Gunther shakes his head, because this is not enough! Gunther wants to send a message to Jey!

The fans chant “ONE MORE TIME! ONE MORE TIME!” as Gunther kicks Jimmy around. Jimmy rises, but Gunther BOOTS him! Jimmy staggers, into a LARIAT! Cover, but again Gunther lets off! The fans are torn as Gunther sadistically lets this continue. The fans chant “YEET! YEET! YEET!” while Jimmy sputters. Gunther eggs Jimmy on, stalks him to the ropes, then CHOPS Jimmy on the back! SLEEPER!! Jimmy is caught, he is OUT! Gunther wins!

Winner: Gunther, by submission

Der Ring General shows how truly dangerous he is, and he puts the World Heavyweight Championship back around his waist. But then he decides he isn’t done! Gunther hauls Jimmy up and into the SLEEPER!! The fans chant “YEET! YEET! YEET!” and here comes Jey! Jey rushes the ring but Gunther lets Jimmy go, only for Jey to TACKLE him! The fans fire up as they brawl, and Gunther is retreating! Jey pursues, he throws hands, but Gunther shoves Jey away! Gunther runs away into the crowd and the fans boo. Jey dares Gunther to finish what he started, but Der Ring General is going to make him wait. Will Gunther regret all of this once WrestleMania arrives?

 

Raw returns and…

Jey helps Jimmy to the back, but then Gunther CLOBBERS THEM BOTH! Der Ring General then THROWS Jey into steel steps! Gunther pushes the steps apart, then he hauls Jey up. Gunther CHOPS, referees and producers and security all rush out here, and they stop Gunther from hitting Jey off the steps. So Gunther takes a guard and POWERBOMBS him on the steps!! And he BOOTS another guard! Then he POSTS Jey! The fans boo but Gunther grabs a zip tie off the security guard?! Gunther straps Jey’s wrist into one, then CLAWS Jey’s face! The fans boo but Gunther ties Jey to the bottom rope!

Jey tries to fight free but he’s stuck as Gunther drags Jimmy up! Gunther whips Jimmy hard into barriers! The fans boo and Jey swipes at Gunther, but he can’t reach him! Gunther kicks Jey, then slides into the ring. Jey tries to get Gunther even now, but Gunther taunts him with the world title. Gunther soaks up the heat, even as Jey pulls at the zip tie as hard as he can! Gunther says this is as close as Jey will ever get! Jey is not on Gunther’s level! He is not a superstar! The fans boo, Gunther taunts Jey more, but Jimmy’s back up! Gunther BLASTS Jimmy with the belt! The fans boo and Gunther continues to taunt Jey.

Jey is furious, but the zip tie is tough. Jimmy flounders back up?! Gunther sets the belt down and lets Jimmy get in the ring. Jimmy is busted open from taking that belt to his forehead! Jey tells Jimmy to get away but Gunther drags Jimmy up! GUNTHER BOMB!! Jey is enraged but he can’t get free! Gunther rains down fists on Jimmy, painting himself with Jimmy’s blood! Gunther even tastes the blood, and the fans tell Gunther he’s sick! Gunther shoves Jimmy towards Jey so Jey can grab Jimmy’s hand, but then Gunther sits Jimmy up for HAMMER ‘N’ ANVIL ELBOWS! And the SLEEPER! Jey is enraged but there’s nothing he can do!

Refs and producers get in the ring, they tell Gunther to stop, but Gunther just keeps taunting Jey! Gunther lets Jimmy go, and he’s covered in blood like a damn psychopath! Pearce is finally here and he asks what the Hell is wrong with Gunther! Gunther raises the belt and soaks up the heat, will Jey make him pay in spades?

 

The Judgment Day talks backstage.

Finn Balor checks with Dominik Mysterio, how many chicken tendies did he have? A lot. But sadly, no ranch! Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez walk in, and Liv sees the boys buried the hatchet. Finn says of course they did! Everyone knows that brothers fight, but they always make up. Dom says they always have each other’s backs. And now that the funny business about a new member is behind them, they’ll focus on what’s important: bringing gold back to the clubhouse! And that starts with showing Bron Breakker & Penta that the Judgment Day are a well-oiled machine. Everyone likes that!

Finn then tells Raquel, hard luck on that loss to Lyra. But don’t worry, Finn will bring home the Intercontinental Championship. Sure he will. Finn & Dom head out, Carlito nods, but Raquel looks at him. What is he still doing here? Go with them! Go! Right, right! Carlito heads out, and Raquel is annoyed. Liv says they just need to handle Bayley and Lyra. Will Judgment Day be truly golden again? Or will their fortunes only turn worse on the Road to WrestleMania?

 

Bron Breakker & PENTA VS Finn Balor & Dominik Mysterio w/ Carlito!

Well, speaking of the Badass and the Man with No Fear, it’s going to be a rather tricky team-up for these two when they only just battled over the Intercontinental Championship. But can they put their differences aside to destroy some common enemies? We find out, after the break!

Raw returns and Judgment Day makes their entrance together. The teams sort out and Dom starts against Penta. They circle, but then Finn snags Penta’s shirt! Dom fires off on Penta in the distraction! The fans boo, the ref counts, but Dom stops at 4. Finn soaks up the heat while Dom whips Penta to ropes. Penta ducks ‘n’ dodges to RANA! Tag to Bron and the fans bark as Bron CLOBBERS Dom! Bron snarls at Finn, stands Dom up and military presses for a SLAM! Bron then scoops Dom, but Dom slips free! Tag to Finn, but Bron catches Finn by the neck! Finn fires a body shot, but Bron headlocks. Finn powers up and out, drops down, then leaps, into a POWERSLAM!

The fans bark with Bron again, and he runs up to ELBOW Finn in the corner! Tag to Penta, and Penta GAMANGIRIS! Penta sits Finn down, headstands on the corner, and DROPKICKS! The fans fire up, Dom runs up, and Penta scoops to BACKBREAKER! Bron steps in and he LARIATS Dom up and out! Penta builds speed and he FLIES! Down go Finn & Dom and the fans fire up while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Finn RAMS Penta into the corner again and again. Tag to Dom, Dom RAMS into Penta again and again, then Dom snapmares Penta. Tag to Finn and he slingshot STOMPS! Finn tags back to Dom, and Dom slingshot SENTONS! Cover, TWO! Penta stays in this but Dom stays on him. The fans rally up as Dom reels Penta in, and snap suplexes! That’s Uno Amigo, and then Dom hits Dos Amigos! The fans boo as Dom gives some Latino Heat, but Penta slips free! Dom kicks Penta, whips, but Penta goes up and over to BACKSTABBER! Both men are down and the fans fire up! The fans bark as Penta crawls, hot tags to Finn and Bron!

Bron CLOBBERS Finn, DECKS him, then DECKS Dom! Bron clinches Finn for an OVERHEAD BELLY2BELLY! BELLY2BELLY for Dom! Finn kicks low, reels Bron in, but Bron fights the suplex! Dom helps out, but Bron still fights it! Bron DOUBLE SUPLEXES Dom and Finn! The fans are thunderous as Bron brings down the straps! Bron has Finnin a fireman’s carry, but Finn CLAWS eyes! Finn runs, but Bron dodges and builds speed! LARIAT! The fans fire up again, and Bron tags Penta. Bron says go up, so Penta climbs. Bron stands Finn up, Electric Chair Lifts, and we get a SUPER SLING-DOG! Cover, Dom breaks it!

The fans boo but Bron has Dom! Bron TOSSES Dom out, Penta aims at Finn. Finn stands into a SUPERKICK !Penta then goes up the corner, the fans sing, “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE~! CERO~ MIEDO~!” Carlito distracts the ref as Dom anchors Penta’s foot! Bron DECKS Carlito, Penta ROCKS Dom! “CERO! MIEDO!” Penta leaps, but Dom helps stop the Destroyer! Dom sees Finn, runs up, but Dom shoves Penta into the SPEAR!! Bron is upset, but then Finn TOSSES Bron out! Dom WRECKS Bron with a dropkick! Finn goes up, and he gives Penta the COUP DE GRACE!! Cover, Judgment Day wins!

Winners: Finn Balor & Dominik Mysterio, by pinfall

The numbers game pays off once again, and Judgment Day just gave Penta the first loss on his WWE record! Will Judgment Day finally stay on the same page and have all the success in the world?

 

Adam Pearce talks with Chad Gable.

Gable admits, Pearce did a great job signing El Grande Americano. Did you see that last week? Gable wouldn’t mind getting into the ring with that guy some day. Pearce says the LWO would like that, too, but apparently, Gable still isn’t well enough to compete? Uh… Gable coughs on cue, and has another doctor’s note. Of course… That’s a shame, though, because next week, Raw returns to Minneapolis. Wait, Gable’s hometown? Well, he’ll be good by then! Give him a match! He’ll compete! Pearce says that while he appreciates that, the doctor’s note kinda ties his hands. Gable says by the time he’s back on American soil, he’ll be fine. Gable knows how to get healthy.

Pearce says no, nothing is more important than Gable’s health. Beside, Pearce is already making arrangements. Who better to compete on American soil than El Grande Americano? Gable says no, that’s HIS hometown! But it is official. Doctor’s orders, Gable. Gable frowns, turns to go, but runs into the Alpha Academy. Gable says, “Clowns. Idiot.” He leaves, Pearce apologizes for that, but Maxxine Dupri hopes Pearce has time to talk the tag team division. He is always happy to talk about Otis & Tozawa. Maxxine says it’s not just them, but also she wants to discuss her opportunities. Maxxine has been talking with Natalya lately, and they’ve got some ideas.

Pearce says in that case, let’s all get together and talk. Maxxine appreciates that! What could we be getting for The Alpha Babes & The Queen of Harts?

 

AJ Styles is here!

London cheers the Phenomenal One, and he goes right to the ring to get the mic. The fans cheer Styles on more, and Styles says he has been waiting in the back patiently. Logan Paul said he was gonna call Styles out, but Styles is tired of waiting. If Logan has something to say, come out and say it right now. Logan makes his entrance, and the fans boo the Maverick. Logan grins as he swaggers out here in sleeveless hoodie, drinks some Prime, then rips up a fan’s sign mocking Prime. London taunts Logan with “Who Are Ya? Who Are Ya?” Logan grabs a mic to say he hears them. Styles, bud, you wouldn’t understand. And neither would the fans.

No one here has the same fame as Logan Paul. As a global phenomenon who is incredibly wealthy, and also really good looking, everyone here is on his time. Styles enjoys the fans booing Logan, but Logan says he is making them wait. They do as they’re told because they’re all sheep. But Styles, don’t get your shiny panties in a bunch. Logan had a change of heart, brother. Fans tell Logan to S T F U! Logan says that’s a shame, he came out here to be nice. But Styles, Logan had a change of heart. He is a dad now! He’s trying to teach his daughter the art of forgiveness, so please. No, you’ll all like this, so please.

Logan takes off his sunglasses and forgives Styles for what Styles did at Madison Square Garden. But Logan doesn’t forget, so don’t try that again. The fans still taunt Logan, Logan says they know who he is, and it’s why they’re here. Styles says okay, he feels that. He has a daughter, too. So y’know what? Styles forgives Logan, too. The fans cheer Styles, and Logan asks what Styles has to forgive him for. Styles wants us all to hear him out. Styles forgives Logan Paul for being the biggest douchebag to ever step foot in the WWE. The fans cheer that! Styles says Logan brags about his success and his money, but the fans don’t care about that!

The fans care about what Logan is willing to sacrifice in this ring for them! Logan has all the talent in the world, Styles gives him that. But in this business, talent only gets you so far. So the question is: What’s Logan gonna do with it? Logan says okay, that’s true. He’d ask Styles for advice, but the saying goes, “Don’t take advice from someone you wouldn’t want to trade places with.” Styles says that’s a good one. Another saying goes, “Don’t let your mouth write a check your ass can’t cash!” Logan asks if that’s a threat. Styles says no, it’s Monday Night Raw! And they’re in London, England! Styles has his gear, he’s right here in the ring. What does Logan think?

Logan thinks Styles is just saying stuff that’s true. Logan is done talking! Styles knows it, London know sit, Logan doesn’t fight for free, and London cannot afford him! Everyone here is poor, congrats! That guy, this guy, and this guy probably spent his entire life’s savings just to get front row. Congrats, you peaked. How about this? Call a spade a spade, Styles must want the big money match. So how about setting his sights a little higher? Logan pionts tot he Mania sign, then takes a cheap shot! Styles blocks it to fire off on Logan! The fans fire up, and Styles brings Logan around, only for Logan to get away!

Logan bails out, but Styles pursues! Styles dodges a lariat to SMACK Logan off the desk! Styles says this is Bullet Club Styles tonight! Styles steps in, but Logan YANKS the ropes to jam him up! The fans boo while Styles writhes. Logan dares Styles to get up, and then he reels Styles in! PAUL-VERIZER!! The fans boo but Logan just soaks it up. Will Logan be even more ImPAULsive should they go to Vegas?

 

Backstage interview with Lyra Valkyria.

Jackie Redmond is with the Women’s Intercontinental Champion, and congratulates her on the successful defense against Raquel last week. Now, WrestleMania is less than three weeks away, what is Lyra’s focus now? Lyra thanks Bayley for last week for having her back against Liv & Raquel. But when it comes to the title, Lyra wants to make it clear, she can stand on her own two feet. Bayley is the one person who has beaten Lyra since Lyra won the title, and it drives Lyra a little crazy. So not only does Lyra have to keep her promise to Bayley, but she has to prove she can and will beat her.

Next week, it will be the rematch! Lyra VS Bayley for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship! Jackie likes the breaking news! Lyra said she’d be a fighting champion, she is living up to the reputation. But will The Morrigan hold onto the Shiny Shiny after taking on The Role Model?

 

Bianca Belair heads to the ring!

Tonight, the #1 contender to the WWE Women’s World Championship is the Special GuEST Referee! But will she be the fairEST referee? Or will she let emotions get the better of her when calling this main event?

 

Judgment Day regroups backstage.

Liv & Raquel are so proud of Dom & Finn for winning out there. Finn says he pinned Penta 1-2-3! And not only that, this is the second week in a row that he got the better of Bron Breakker! It is WrestleMania season, Finn’s on a roll, and he’ll go talk with Pearce about getting another title match. Great work, Dom! Finn is back! Finn hurries off, but then Liv frowns at Dom. Did Finn just say that? Did Finn just say he won, not they won? Dom says that’s not what he meant, but Liv says Dom worked just as hard as Finn to get that win. Finn thinks he deserves another title match when he had one and lost already?

Liv says Dom never lost. And she is going to talk with Pearce as soon as Finn is done! Liv heads out, Dom and Carlito don’t understand why this is happening. But who will get their shot at the title as we draw closer to WrestleMania?

 

WWE Women’s World Championship, Special Guest Referee Bianca Belair: Iyo Sky VS Rhea Ripley!

The Evil Genius got this title thanks in part to Bianca distracting Mami, and Mami’s been trying to get back on top ever since! Will Rhea win her rematch in part thanks to Bianca? Or will Iyo always have Rhea’s number?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised by Bianca, and we see how WrestleMania’s title match shakes out!

The bell rings and the fans sing for “IYO! IYO SKY~!” Rhea and Iyo circle, tie up, and they go around. Iyo headlocks, they go around some more, and Rhea puts Iyo on ropes. Bianca calls the break, counts, but no one listens so she has to get in there herself. The fans rally, the two tie up and then throw hands! Rhea waistlocks and she THROWS Iyo to a corner! Rhea RAMS into Iyo again and again, Bianca counts, but she again has to get Rhea to stop. Bianca reminds Rhea, she’s the ref so they have to listen. Iyo leap son Rhea for a facelock, and she rains down fists! Rhea and Iyo scrap in the corner, the fans duel, and Bianca counts.

Iyo doesn’t listen, so Bianca brings her back. Bianca reminds Iyo that Bianca is the ref. Rhea returns, Iyo headlocks, but Rhea powers up and out. Rhea then blows past Iyo, rolls, but Iyo steps over the takedown to a cover! TWO, Rhea has it, ONE! Iyo has it! ONE, Rhea has it! ONE and Iyo has it! TWO, and Iyo jackknife bridges! ONE, Rhea sunsets, ONE! The two scramble to their feet, the fans cheer, and Iyo runs to handspring! Rhea gets clear but Iyo SHOTGUNS! Iyo kips up, but Rhea LARIATS! Both women are down and the fans fire up while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Rhea covers, TWO! Rhea argues the count with Bianca but Bianca says her count is fair. Rhea is annoyed but she drags Iyo back up. Iyo JAWBREAKERS back, then SHOTEIS! And SHOTEIS! Iyo runs to SHOTGUN Rhea down! The fans rally and duel as Iyo whips Rhea to a corner. Rhea reverses, Bianca has to hurry out of the way. Iyo goes outside, GAMANGIRIS, then goes up top! MISSILE DROPKICK! The fans fire up while Rhea flops out of the ring and Iyo kips up! Iyo builds speed, and she DIVES! Down goes Rhea and the fans fire up again! Iyo hurries back into the ring, but refreshes the count.

The fans cheer as Iyo says let’s go again! But Rhea Electric Chair Lifts Iyo to SLAM her off the apron! Bianca counts, but Iyo POISON-RANAS in return! Rhea and Iyo are both down, Bianca keeps counting, and we’re past 5 of 10! Rhea hears 8, Iyo and Rhea both spring in at 9.5! The fans fire up as this continues, and Bianca watches both women closely. Rhea and Iyo fire forearms, the fans fire up again, and the shots go back and forth! Iyo seems to have the edge with the fans, and she blocks a shot to fire a flurry! Iyo then KICKS a leg out, winds up, but Rhea ducks the buzzsaw! Rhea waistlocks, Iyo victory rolls, STOMP 182!

The fans fire up and Iyo hurries to the corner. Iyo steps on Rhea as she goes up, up, and- NO, Rhea CLUBS Iyo first! Rhea climbs up, Electric Chair Lifts again, but Iyo fires fists! SUPER- NO, Rhea stops the Rana, fireman’s carries Iyo, but Iyo makes it a SUPER CRUCIFIX DRIVER!! The fans are thunderous as Iyo crawls to the cover, TWO!! Rhea survives and “This is Awesome!” Rhea flounders to a corner, Iyo goes to the other. Iyo runs in, SHINKANSEN! Iyo puts Rhea back in the drop zone, then goes up, up, and- NO, Rhea shoves Iyo tot he apron! Rhea drags Iyo up, but Iyo HOTSHOTS back! Iyo then climbs, CROSSBODY into a HEADBUTT!? Cover, TWO!!

Rhea is beside herself as Iyo survives that antiair! The fans rally and duel while Rhea talks trash on Iyo. Rhea wobbles, drags Iyo up, and then Rhea pump handles. RIP- DD- NO!! Rhea counters the counter to suplex! But Iyo slips around, only for Rhea to pop her around, RAZOR’S EDGE!! And a PENALTY KICK!! Cover, TWO!!! Iyo survives that double shot and Rhea is freaking out! Bianca swears her count was fair, and Rhea is pulling at her hair in frustration. Rhea drags Iyo up, pump handles again, RIP- NO, Iyo slips out to body scissor and JAPANESE LEG ROLL CLUTCH! TWO!! Now Iyo is the one shocked!

Iyo hurries to wheelbarrow, but Rhea stops that! Rhea lifts, but Iyo switches! Rhea switches, Iyo switches, but Rhea ELBOWS Iyo away! Iyo staggers into Bianca, Rhea runs up, but Iyo dodges! The BOOT hits Bianca!! Bianca falls out of the ring, Iyo rolls Rhea, but Rhea rolls through! EDDY GORDO KICK! RIPTIDE!!! Cover, but there’s no one to count! Rhea would’ve won twice over but she realizes what happened! Bianca sputters and stands back up, and Bianca is upset with Rhea. Rhea’s upset that Bianca didn’t position herself better. Rhea tells Bianca to get back in to do her job, and Rhea covers. Bianca counts, TWO!?!?

Iyo survives and Rhea is again beside herself! Bianca still checks her chin while defending her count. Rhea is pissed with Bianca, they argue about this and that, but Bianca pushes Rhea’s accusing hands away. Iyo storms up, but Rhea trips her! Rhea rains down fists, they’re in the ropes, Bianca counts! Bianca pulls Rhea back, but Rhea is furious! Rhea ROCKS Bianca! The fans are torn and Rhea realizes she shouldn’t have done that. Rhea turns around, Iyo is up top! MISSILE DROPKICK, but Rhea moves! Bianca takes the hit again! Bianca is completely wiped out, Rhea CLOBBERS Iyo! Rhea drags Iyo up again but Bianca says screw it, she’s done!

Double Disqualification; Iyo retains the title

Rhea is furious, and she bites the rope in her anger! Rhea goes after Bianca now, and she fires hands! They both brawl, the fans are thunderous again, but now Iyo ASAI MOONSAULTS! Down goes BOTH Bianca & Rhea! Iyo is just as pissed and she puts Rhea in the ring! The fans cheer Iyo on, but here comes Bianca! Bianca DECKS Iyo, rains fists down on her, but now Rhea is back! HEADBUTT for Bianca! Pump handle and RIPTIDE!! Then Rhea drags Iyo up, and gives her a RIPTIDE!! The fans fire up as Mami IS on top, title or not! Fans want all that “ONE MORE TIME!” so Rhea obliges! Rhea drags Bianca by her braid to bring her to a corner!

Rhea drags Bianca up top, pump handles, and SUPER RIPTIDE!!! Rhea tells both Bianca and Iyo that this is far from over! Rhea holds up the title as she stands over both of them, but will she really be denied her WrestleMania Moment?


My Thoughts:

A great Raw here, especially to close out the Euro Tour. Cena and Cody gave us another awesome promo, the first one that actually had a back and forth, not just Cena’s part then Cody’s part. They both really got some strong digs into each other, hard to say who won the war of words, but Cody stood tall tonight as Cena did deserve some comeuppance from Elimination Chamber. But at the same time, this could be an indication that Cena is winning at WrestleMania, but two weeks out is a little early for go-home math.

Great stuff bringing New Catch Republic back for London, but I had a feeling New Day would win no matter what. Erik & Ivar showing up to confront New Day was good stuff, and that’s gotta be the Mania match. At the same time, Maxxine Dupri surely wants Pearce to consider Otis & Tozawa as potential contenders. Mania has been crafting Triple Threats and perhaps even some Fatal 4 Ways, so it wouldn’t be surprising if War Raiders VS New Day also had Alpha Academy or some other team adding to the mix.

Speaking of, there’s been word that the Men’s Intercontinental Championship will be a Fatal 4, and we certainly got that teased with the Judgment Day. Good promos from Judgment Day to keep that passive aggressive dysfunction going. Very good tag match from Finn & Dom VS Bron & Penta, and the usual tactics of course helped Judgment Day win. Finn wants his shot, Liv wants Dom to get his shot, and surely Penta will be owed something for how Judgment Day’s been doing stuff, so there is the Fatal 4, easy as that.

Great bit with Gable and Pearce where Gable is going to miss out on wrestling in his hometown, but El Grande Americano gets his chance, and brings into question if Gable will start to flip things so that El Grande is “sick” but Gable is just fine. Great stuff with Gunther and the Usos. Good match, and Gunther attacking the Usos from behind was also a good touch. I won’t say that beating makes up for the bad pacing of this build, but Jey watching Jimmy just bloodied and battered, that was still some strong stuff. This finally gets Gunther VS Jey in gear, but there’s still two more Mondays to hopefully keep this up, not drop the ball again.

Good promo segment from Styles and Logan, maybe just a little thrown off by how fired up the fans were to cheer Styles and boo Logan, but they got their points across. Logan self-righteously apologizing, Styles backhandedly apologizing, and they brawl to where Logan uses a cheap tactic to get the advantage, there’s our Mania match. And similarly, great main event for the Women’s World Championship. Bianca did a very good job playing up how she doesn’t know how to be a referee, it’s what made that first “accidental” strike believable. Then you add on the tension we’ve seen the last few weeks, it just works that Bianca would make this a draw, only for Rhea to stand tall anyway. At this point, Pearce is just stuck because Bianca and Iyo will each want payback on Rhea, Triple Threat is made.

My Score: 8.9/10

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