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WWE Monday Night Raw Recap & Reaction (2/6)

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WWE Monday Night Raw Recap & Reaction (2/6)

Samoa Joe was introduced as the newest member of the Raw roster. RAW GM Mick Foley wasn’t too thrilled about Samoa Joe’s actions last week where he attacked Seth Rollins. Samoa Joe put the entire Raw locker room on notice and claimed that he was going to destroy anyone in his path. Roman Reigns came down to the ring and had a stare down with Joe. Reigns challenged him to a match and Foley made it official for later on tonight.

Reaction: This was a very good promo to start off the show. Samoa Joe is an awesome heel and a welcome addition to the Raw roster.

Nia Jax vs Bayley

Nia Jax dominated the first few minutes of the match and Raw went to a commercial break. When Raw returned, Nia was still in control and mocked the dance Bayley does. Nia Jax charged at Bayley outside the ring but Bayley moved and Nia ran into the ring post. The referee was counting Nia out when Charlotte ran down to the ring. Bayley hit Charlotte with a Dropkick but the distraction allowed Nia time to get back into the ring. Nia hit the Samoan Drop for the pinfall victory. After the match, Charlotte stood over Bayley and raised her Raw Women’s Championship.

Winner: Nia Jax

Handicap Match: Braun Strowman vs. Dusty Wallace, James Stock, CC Bonin & Rob Pelley

Braun Strowman dismantled his three opponents with ease. Strowman then confronted Mick Foley backstage and demanded a more competitive match. Foley said that Strowman will face Roman Reigns at WWE Fastlane.

Winner: Braun Strowmnan

Akira Tozawa vs Drew Gulak

This was a quick back and forth match. Tozawa got the pinfall victory after hitting the German Suplex. After the match, Brian Kendrick came down to the ring after the match and shook Tozara’s hand.

Winner: Akira Tozawa

Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens came down to the ring. Jericho said that he was the greatest of all time and was annoyed that people were referring to Tom Brady as the GOAT. Jericho then added Tom Brady to the list. Owens bragged about his retaining his Universal Championship against Braun Strowman last week. Jericho once again brought up the idea of a match at Wrestlemania with Owens. Owens still wasn’t too fond of it because he didn’t want to fight his best friend.

Goldberg then interrupted and challenged Kevin Owens to a match. Jericho got in Goldberg’s face and said that he never liked him. Jericho then accepted the match on Owens’ behalf. Owens flipped out at Jericho. It was then made official, Kevin Owens versus Goldberg at WWE Fastlane for the Universal Championship. Jericho and Owens were shown arguing backstage after a commercial break.

Reaction: I’m not a fan at all of Goldberg becoming Universal Champion. There is enough momentum behind the Lesnar and Goldberg match at Wrestlemania, I don’t think that the Universal Championship needs to be added to it. I would rather see a bunch of people become Universal Champion besides either Goldberg or Brock Lesnar. I want to see new stars headline Wrestlemania. As of right now, the WWE Championship match could be John Cena versus Randy Orton and the Universal Championship match could be Goldberg versus Brock Lesnar. That sounds like one hell of a card in 2007.

Raw Tag Team Championship Match: Gallows & Anderson (c) vs Sheamus & Cesaro

Enzo and Big Cass were ringside for this match. Sheamus and Cesaro started out the match in control but Gallows and Anderson battled back. Raw returned from a commercial break with Anderson in control of Cesaro. Gallows got knocked out of the ring and landed by Enzo and Cass. Enzo started to poke fun at Gallows and Gallows kicked him in the face. Big Cass then connected with a big boot on Gallows that resulted in the match ending by disqualification. After the match, Sheamus and Cesaro were pissed off at Enzo and Cass for costing them the match.

Winners via DQ & Still Raw Tag Team Champions: Gallows & Anderson

New Day vs The Shining Stars

The New Day cut a promo before the match and announced that they have a New Day ice cream coming out. The match itself was short and the New Day dominated. Big E and Woods hit the Midnight Hour on Epico for the victory.

Winners: New Day

United States Championship Match: Chris Jericho (c) vs Sami Zayn

Kevin Owens and Jericho became friends again right before the match. Owens accompanied Jericho to the ring to cheer him on. Sami Zayn had control of the match early as Raw went to a commercial break after Sami hit a Moonsault onto Jericho outside the ring.

When Raw returned, Jericho had control and hit a Lionsault onto Zayn. Jericho went for the Code Breaker but Zayn blocked it and hit the Exploder Suplex. Zayn then went for the Helluva Kick but Jericho avoided it. Zayn hit the Blue Thunder Bomb for a two count. Jericho battled back and locked in the Walls of Jericho but Zayn reached the bottom rope to break the hold. Jericho argued with the referee and Owens kicked Zayn in the face. Jericho then hit the Code Breaker for the pinfall victory.

Winner & Still United States Champion: Chris Jericho

Reaction: WWE Fastlane is four weeks away and the most obvious thing in the world would be that is when Jericho and Owens finally turn on each other. I’m really hoping that winds up not being the case because right now I feel like I’m just waiting a month to watch something that I already know is going to happen. Sami Zayn seems to be following the same career path of Dolph Ziggler. Everyone recognizes his talent but he has really done nothing of note since the brand split. He seems like a major contender to be in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at this year’s Wrestlemania.

Austin Aries interviewed Neville in the middle of the ring. Aries stated that the injury that Rich Swann suffered last week will keep him out of some time. Aries announced that tomorrow night on 205 Live their will be a Fatal 5 Way Elimination Match to determine the number one contender for the Cruiserweight Championship. Jack Gallagher, Tony Nese, Cedric Alexander, Noam Dar and TJ Perkins will be competing in the match.

Aries asked Neville who he was most afraid of in that match and Neville got pissed off. Neville said that he doesn’t fear anyone. This led to all five of Superstars coming down to the ring and a brawl broke out. Raw went to a commercial break during the brawl.

Cedric Alexander, Jack Gallagher & TJ Perkins vs Tony Nese, Neville & Noam Dar

Last week on 205 Live, Neville teamed up with Dar and refused to tag into the match. Neville left Dar alone in the ring and Alexander hit the Lumbar Check on him. The exact same event happened here. Dar went to tag in Neville but Neville jumped off the ring apron. Nese and Dar shouted at Neville as he walked backstage. Perkins knocked Nese out of the ring and Alexander hit the Lumbar Check on Dar for the victory.

Winners: Cedric Alexander, Jack Gallagher & TJ Perkins

Reaction: It wouldn’t be an episode of Monday Night Raw without a short tag match with the Cruiserweight Division. At least the promo before the match set up an interesting match on tomorrow night’s episode of 205 Live.

Monday Night Raw is in Las Vegas next week and Jericho has something planned for it. Jericho and Owens were having a conversation  backstage and Jericho revealed that next week their will be a “Festival of Friendship”. The festival will be celebrating the bond between Jericho and Owens.

Samoa Joe vs Roman Reigns

Samoa Joe attacked Roman Reigns while he was making his entrance. Joe slammed Reigns into the barricade and the ring apron. Samoa Joe followed it up with a Senton onto the ribs of Reigns. Apparently his chest protecter was no match for Samoa Joe. Raw went to a commercial break with Roman Reigns in agony outside the ring and the referee checking on him.

When Raw returned, Roman Reigns was in control. Reigns slammed Joe into the barricade outside the ring. Back in the ring, Joe launched Reigns into the turnbuckle and followed it up with a kick to his head. Joe hit a few more kicks and then connected with an Elbow Drop to Reigns for a two count. Joe controlled the next few minutes of the match.

Reigns battled back and the two traded punches in the ring. Reigns planted Joe with a Clothesline. Reigns hit nine Clotheslines on Joe in the corner but Joe knocked Reigns to the mat and hit another Senton. Reigns planted Joe with a Samoan Drop. Reigns was gearing up for the Superman Punch but Joe rolled out of the ring. Reigns hit the Drive By and brought Joe back into the ring. Reigns then hit the Superman Punch and was about to go for the Spear but Braun Strowman’s music hit. Reigns punched off the apron but Joe connected with a Suplex on Reigns for the victory. After the match, Strowman hit the Running Powerslam to Roman Reigns. Strowman then hit Reigns with the steel steps outside the ring. Strowman then hit another Running Powerslam on Reigns through the barricade.

Winner: Samoa Joe

Reaction: Strowman once again looked like a monster here. Samoa Joe and Reigns put on a solid match to close out the show. I’m curious as to where Samoa Joe goes from here. I’m assuming that the original plan was for Joe to face Rollins at WWE Fastlane. That is obviously off the table due to Rollins suffering another knee injury. It was announced that Reigns will be facing Strowman at Fastlane, so who will Joe face?

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