Tonight’s episode of WWE RAW takes place from Miami, FL and will feature the return of a “major star.”
– The RAW broadcast starts off with a video recapping Sunday’s 30-man Royal Rumble match. We go to the arena and Vince and Stephanie McMahon come out to the ring. Vince cuts a promo on Roman Reigns and the fans. Stephanie introduces the new World Champion, Triple H. The Game comes out a cuts a promo on Roman Reigns’ “lack of respect.” Triple H says he’ll be the WWE Champion until everyone learns some respect, because he says so. Stephanie says before the end of tonight, they’ll announce the main event for Fast Lane, and the winner of that will face HHH for the title at WrestleMania.
– Later tonight: AJ Styles vs. Chris Jericho
– Michael Cole introduced Flo Rida at ringside as “Flo Rider.”
– Kevin Owens def. Dolph Zigger: The match finishes after Owens reverses a superplex attempt from Ziggler and hits the popup powerbomb for the 1-2-3.
– Backstage, Roman Reigns arrives and says to tell Vince and HHH he’s there.
– In the ring, The Social Outcasts have a few things they want to say. They call out Flo Rida and he jumps the rail and enters the ring. The Outcasts challenge him to a rap battle. They rap, then Flo Rida introduces the Dudley Boyz and we have a match.
– The Dudley Boyz def. The Social Outcasts: Flo Rida interferes during the match and chases Heath into Bubba, who lays him out for a flying headbutt from DVon. They hit the 3D and Flo Rida comes in to celebrate with the Dudleys.
– AJ Styles is being interviewed backstage and Chris Jericho interrupts. Jericho says “welcome to the big leagues, kid” and slaps Styles on the chest before walking away. They’re up next.
– AJ Styles def. Chris Jericho: Styles hits a flying forearm, but Jericho answers back shortly after with his trademark springboard dropkick sending Styles to the outside. Back in the ring, Jericho takes control with another dropkick off the second rope. Styles hits a flying forearm in the corner, then a brainbuster for a 2 count. Jericho hits a Northern Lights suplex for the 2, then an enzuigiri for another 2 count. Styles hits a springboard flying elbow from the top for 2. Jericho gets Styes in the Lion Tamer, Styles almost taps but manages to grab the bottom rope to break it. Styles ducks a clothesline and hits the Pele kick, then misses a frogsplash off the top. Styles blocks a Lionsault with his knees then goes for the Styles Clash. Jericho reverses into a pin, but Styles reverses into a pin of his own for the 1-2-3.
– Jericho shakes Styles’ hand after the match, but doesn’t let go. They stare each other down, then Jericho walks to the back.
– Becky vs. Sasha – No Contest: Charlotte interferes and lays out both competitors. The bell rings but no winner is announced.
– Backstage, Goldust (whose Tourette Syndrome is acting up tonight) tries to recruit R-Truth as his new partner. Truth says he’s a married man, and walks off.
– Bray Wyatt def. Kane: Bray takes control of the match in the opening moments. Kane comes back with some clotheslines and a side walk slam. Bray avoids a chokeslam but walks into a big boot. The Wyatt Family interferes and Bray hits the Sister Abigail for the 1-2-3. The Wyatt Family beats down Kane after the match.
– The Miz gets out of a limo in the back, then The Rock comes speeding in behind him in a truck. The Miz cuts a promo on The Rock for interrupting his entrance, The Rock tells him to park his truck for him. The camera follows The Rock on his way to the curtain as he runs into some characters from his past on the way. His music hits and he comes out to the ring.
– The Rock grabs the mic in the ring and asks the fans if they’re ready for WrestleMania. The Rock says he plans on going to ‘Mania and breaking records. The Rock goes down to ringside and talks to some fans dressed up as himself, The Undertaker, Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage. He says the weed must be good in Miami tonight and welcomes them to RAW. The Rock gets back in the ring and begins to speak, but The New Day comes out and interrupts. They cut a promo about beating up The Rock’s cousins The Usos last night at the Rumble. The Rock calls the unicorn horns on their foreheads llama penises, which prompts a “llama penis” chant from the crowd. The Rock says Big E looks like The Hulk and Steve Urkel had a child. The Rock tells the New Day to get in the ring, but they decline. As they walk to the back, The Usos intercept them and bring them into the ring. The Rock hits the Rock Bottom on Big E, then the People’s Elbow on Woods.
– Natalya and Paige def. Brie Bella and Alicia Fox: Paige locks the PTO on Natalya but Alicia kicks Paige to break it up. Natalya with a discus clothesline and they go to the floor. Paige hits the RamPaige for the three count.
– The Miz is in the ring saying he’s sick of being interrupted. He’s interrupted by Kalisto, and we have a match.
– Kalisto def. The Miz: Kalisto gets in a lot of offense in the opening minutes. The Miz mounts a comeback and hits a double axe handle off the top rope for a 2 count. The Miz taunts the crowd then catches a kick to the face from Kalisto. Springing corkscrew elbow from Kalisto off the 2nd rope for a 2 count. The Miz hits a DDT for 2. Kalisto hits his finisher for the win.
– Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose def. Rusev and Sheamus: Reigns and Sheamus start things off and Reigns lands lots of kicks and punches. Things go to the outside and the League of Nations takes control before they take the action back into the ring. Reigns with Neverending Story followed by a punch to take Rusev down. Reigns sets for the Superman punch and Del Rio and Barrett distract Reigns to allow Rusev to hit a few kicks. Sheamus tags in and hits a Brogue Kick but Ambrose makes the save. Rusev is sent over the top rope to the floor and Ambrose with a running elbow drop off the apron. Reigns with a spear for the three count.
After the match, Ambrose pulls off the cover on the announce tables. Reigns sends Rusev into the ring steps. Ambrose picks up Rusev and puts him on the announce table. Ambrose picks up Rusev and gives him to Rusev for a power bomb through the announce table.
Stephanie says that was impressive and since the Authority does what is best for business she has an announcement. Stephanie reminds us that her husband will face the winner of the main event of Fastlane. It will be a Triple Threat with Roman Reigns versus Dean Ambrose versus Brock Lesnar.
