What went done curing the Ronda Rousey vs Nia Jax contract signing? A women’s qualifying MITB Fatal 4-way match. There is a new undefeated tag team on the Raw brand. The Demon faces off against The Monster. Intrigued? Well, let’s dive in to our Rawtrospective!
Roman Reigns is frustrated. A double match. Stephanie McMahon has a mission
The show starts off with the Raw general manager Kurt Angle. The Olympic gold medalist goes on about how Raw is on a roll and says he will preside over the Ronda Rousey vs Nia Jax contract signing. Stephanie McMahon’s music hits. Steph goes on how Kurt’s emotions get the better of him and she will preside on the contract signing.
The Mistress of Authority states that Kurt has given Roman Reigns too many chances. Roman enters. He says he is tired of Stephanie’s corporate B.S. Kevin Owens enters and hilariously tries to get Roman over. Soon afterwards, Stephanie makes a Reigns vs Owens match. Right now.
The match starts off with Kevin Owens in charge. Quickly, Roman gains control. Reigns is more aggressive in his moves, almost heel like. Roman turns Owens inside out with a big shoulder block.
After the commercial break Owens is on the top rope for a Bullfrog Splash. Roman runs up and grabs Owens. Reigns throws Kevin in the corner and pummel him down. Roman goes for a Superman Punch. Owens counters and for a Cannonball. Roman quickly hits the Superman Punch. This leads to an outside scuffle where Roman spears Owens.
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A double match.
Jinder Mahal comes from the crowd and attacks Roman. With Mahal and Owens attacking Reigns, Seth Rollins arrives for the save. After another commercial break. The television audience is now informed that the match has turned in to a tag team match between the four. Jinder and Owens promptly isolate Roman Reigns. Every time Reigns tries to tag Seth, they pull him back.
Eventually, Roman hot tags Seth. The Architect handles both men and delivers Suicide Dives to both. This leads to Owens and Seth facing off. Both men pull off a counter fest. Seth Rollins misses a Curb Stomp, only to immediately try again and land one. Seth gets the pin. After walking up the ramp victorious, Jinder attacks both men with a steel chair. Focusing on Roman Reigns.
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A dead segment. Blissful Eclipse. Lone Wolf party hater. Undefeated tag team.
Sami Zyan made good on his promise and delivered Bobby Lashley’s sisters. In a segment that not had the arena crowd dead, but the T.V audience as well. The only reason I am mentioning it. Is because how horrible it was. Now I am done mentioning it.
Ember Moon vs Alexa Bliss
Bliss arrived with Mickie James to the ring. Alexa took quick control of Moon. Ember finally gains control. Leading Bliss to roll outside. Moon goes for a baseball slide, but misses. Now outside, Moon hits a handstand-canrana. Miss Bliss follows by wrenching Moon’s shoulder in the barricades. Later on in the ring. Mickie James tries to interfere. Only to get thrown out. Moon gives her an elbow shot for good measure. Bliss goes for a quick roll up win. Moon kicks out and gets fired up. Hitting The Eclipse for the win.
No Way Jose Vs Baron Corbin
Jose starts off the match impressively. Taking it to Baron Corbin. However The Lone Wolf regains control and puts damper on the party. Corbin hits vicious Deep Six, followed by The End Of Worlds for the pin.
Breezdango vs The B-Team
The B-Team’s Curtis Axel starts off the match against Tyler Breeze. Axel quickly tags Bo Dallas. Now Breezedango works Bo over with team work. With Fandango in charge. The hip swivel savant taunts Bo. Leaving him open to a nice double team move from The B-Team. The B-Team are still undefeated!
Ronda Rousey vs Nia Jax Contract signing. Amateur wrestling stars face off. Women’s MITB qualifying match.
Stephanie is in full control.
Steph introduces Nia Jax. Gives her some praise. Then introduces Rowdy Ronda Rousey. Both ladies have a seat. Ronda asks Steph how is her arm. Steph retorts its ok and proceeds on what she wanted to do. That is turn the two against each other. The Mistress of Authority took center stage. Laying out on how one of the other can lose or win. This puts a fire in both of the ladies. What was once a friendly match looked personal and Stephanie loved it.
Dolph Ziggler vs Chad Gable
The two great stars with impressive amateur wrestling background face off. This was actually a good match. Both men took turns on trying to get an upper hand. Alas, it was Ziggler’s veteran know how that lands a Super Kick on Gable. After Dolph’s win. Drew McIntyre enter the ring and delivers a Claymore kick for good measure.
Women’s MITB Fatal 4-Way for MITB
The Fatal 4-way MITB qualifying match was between Dana Brookes, Natalya, Sarah Logan, and Liv Morgan. At the start the Sarah and Liv attack Dana and Natalya. The members of the Riott Squad. Liv and Sarah are in control. Dana is knocked outside by Sarah. Natalya is knocked outside by Liv. Leaving the two to stare each other down. They both laugh at the prospect of fighting each other and attack Natalya.
Dana gets back in to the fray pulling Liv Morgan outside and both landing a double clothesline. Leaving Sarah Logan against Natalya. After a string of moves, Natalya goes for the Sharpshooter. Ruby interferes, and Sarah hits Natalya with a vicious flying double knee. Dana breaks up the count. Logan hits Brookes with a hard elbow. Natalya gets the Sharpshooter on Logan for the win.
Roode-ful interruption. Demon vs Monster.
The WWE’s favorite drifter Elias takes center ring. He starts to preform his newest song and is interrupted by The Glorious one, Bobby Roode. Elias takes control with his size and strength, locking up Roode. Roode fights off Elias and lands a big Spine buster. After a back and forth, Roode hits a Glorious DDT for a two count. Roode has tweeked knee. After Roode climbs to the top rope. Elias counters and hits the Drift Away for the win.
A valiant effort from the Demon
Tonight’s main event. Finn Balor vs Braun Strowman. The Monster among men takes complete control of the match. Balor realizing The Monster’s superhuman strength, he turns to his quickness. Dodging what could be fatal blows and attacks Strowman’s legs. However, this just annoys Braun and lashes out with brute strength. Braun says he’s done playing with him. Finn responds with a face slap. Braun returns the blow, with monstrous power.
The Monster goes for his ring a round. Only to have Finn counter with a Slingblade. Finn lands a Coupe De Grace outside, from the barrier. The match gets back in to the ring. After a missed shoulder tackle from Braun. Finn goes the Coupe De Grace. Braun pops up and grabs Finn by the throat. The Monster delivers the powerslam. Not once, but twice for the win.
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Poor build up and awful segment ruins tonight’s show.
I was really grasping on what good things to say about tonight’s Raw. The good things were The B-Team finally getting a chance. Even though, it’s going to be hard for them to more than a mid card team. Think Breezdango 2.0. Natlya fining her much needed spot in the co-branded Women’s MITB match. Elias again putting on a strong showing. But at the cost of Bobby Roode. Ok, that is a draw.
The bad? Well, I do not have enough space. The AWFUL segment with Sami Zyan and Bobby Lashley’s sister is enough. Perhaps the hour-long and confusing match of Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, and Jinder Mahal. The match was good, just very confusing.
When I heard that both brands are going to be featured in this years PPVs. I was excited. Wanting a slow build up. Now after the WWE stumbling out the gates with format. I am not sure. At least we got to see Matt Hardy wish Bray Wyatt a happy birthday. Well, via through their YouTube channel. I’ll still take it over tonight’s show. Happy Birthday Bray Wyatt!!
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