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[live id=”m5yj2″ data-sort-time=”1549326060559″]The February 4th edition of WWE RAW takes place at the Moda Center in Portland, OR. Keep refreshing this page for live results now in progress!

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[live id=”hl4vy” data-sort-time=”1549328985124″]- Stephanie McMahon is in the ring to kick off tonight’s episode of RAW, but she is immediately interrupted by Becky Lynch. Becky steps in the ring and Stephanie introduces her to the crowd. Stephanie talks about Becky’s feud with Ronda, and how Becky has an injured leg and hasn’t let their doctors clear her for WrestleMania. Becky says she sees through Stephanie’s plan, and she seems to think Stephanie doesn’t want her to face RAW’s Ronda Rousey. She says Stephanie never had to struggle for anything in her life like Becky had to. Stephanie says Becky has to go to the doctor and get cleared, unless her knee injury is worse than she’s letting on. Stephanie says she does care about Becky, and asks her to please see the doctor for her own safety. Becky says Stephanie won’t take her moment away from her. Stephanie says if Becky won’t see the doctor, she’ll be forced to suspend her. Becky seems to say no to going to see a doctor, so Stephanie tells her she is now suspended from WWE. Becky attacks Stephanie and goes for the Disarm-her, but then Becky’s knee gives out. Becky fights with security guards and goes after Stephanie again, and her knee gives out again. Stephanie retreats to the back, and then Becky is escorted to the back by referees and agents. [/live]

[live id=”u0c6t7″ data-sort-time=”1549329522827″]- Back from the break, we see Becky being escorted through the backstage area. Ronda Rousey walks up to her and they have a stare-down. Ronda says she is a professional, and says Becky just robbed the fans of their first match together by attacking Stephanie. Ronda says Becky should have stayed home and rested her knee instead of coming to RAW and moping. [/live]

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– Ronda Rousey vs. Liv Morgan: Sarah Logan and Ruby Riott are at ringside for this one and they try to create a distraction early on. Liv rolls outside a couple times to avoid Ronda. When she gets back in the ring, it’s all Ronda as she tosses Liv down and applies the armbar for the finish after a quick match.

Winner: Ronda Rousey

– After the match, Ronda calls out Sarah Logan and Logan gets in the ring. It looks like we have another match.

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[live id=”32qiw” data-sort-time=”1549330218878″]- Ronda Rousey vs. Sarah Logan: The opening bell sounds and Sarah immediately takes Ronda into the corner with a spear. Ronda attempts an armbar, but Logan escapes and rolls outside for a breather. Back in the ring, Logan starts fighting back until Ronda throws her down and pummels on her. Ronda locks in the armbar next for the win.

Winner: Ronda Rousey

– After the match, Ruby Riott stares at Ronda from ringside, but then leaves up the ramp with Logan and Morgan.

– Backstage, Ruby does an interview where she says she’ll only face Ronda when it’s for the Women’s Title. Ruby says Liv and Sarah are hurt right now, and she’s their friend so she’s going to help them now, and that Ronda wouldn’t know anything about having friends.

– Still to come: Kurt Angle is in the house to address his future in WWE; and Bobby Lashley and Finn Balor face off in a singles match.

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[live id=”t0q26h” data-sort-time=”1549330889602″]- Sasha Banks and Bayley do an interview in the back where they talk about their plans to qualify for Elimination Chamber. Alicia Fox and Nikki Cross walk over and taunt Banks and Bayley. [/live]

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– Four Corners Tag Match: Heavy Machinery vs. The B Team vs. Lucha House Party vs. The Revival: Dorado and Metalik start this one off strong and hit several hurricanranas and takedowns on The B Team and The Revival. Bobby Roode and Chad Gable are shown backstage watching on a monitor. Tucker tags in and works over WIlder now. Otis tags in for the double team on Wilder, then a spinning powerslam. Tucker tags back in and Heavy Machinery cleans house, throwing The B Team and Revival to the outside. Lucha House Party runs over and hits suicide dive moonsaults on The B Team at ringside. Meanwhile in the ring, Heavy Machinery double teams Dawson and then throws him outside onto the B Team and Wilder at ringside. Back in the ring, Wilder fights back and The Revival double teams Metalik. Dorado finally gets the tag and he takes out both Revival members. Dorado dives outside, and The B Team double teams Dawson. Otis is the legal man, and he flattens both B Team members. Otis does The Worm and hits the elbow drop on Dallas. Axel breaks up the pin, and Tucker runs in for a double underhook suplex on Axel. Wilder takes Tucker out, then he distracts Otis while Dawson tags himself in. Dawson tries to roll up Dallas from behind, but Dallas fights out. Wilder tags in and they hit the Shatter Machine on Bo Dallas for the three count.

Winners: The Revival

– Ryder and Hawkins are shown backstage. Hawkins says he’s toxic and he’s holding back Ryder. Hawkins points out he’s been losing for over two years, and asks why Ryder would want anything to do with him. Ryder points out that last they spelled his name wrong on the screen, after being here for 13 years. Ryder says his point is that he’s a loser just like Hawkins, so Hawkins can’t bring him down any lower. Ryder says they won’t be losers for much longer, and they’re going to end Slater’s losing streak together.

– Kurt Angle is shown backstage talking to Mickie James and Apollo Crews. He’s heading towards the gorilla position to make his announcement about his future.

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– Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle comes out to the ring and gets on the mic. Kurt talks about living his life through the three I’s – intensity, integrity, and intelligence. Kurt says he’s accomplished everything he wanted – from the European Championship to the WWE Hall of Fame, tearing the house down with Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania, soiling the ring with milk in a classic RAW segment, and recently meeting the son he never knew he had. Kurt says lately the three I’s have turned into the three D’s – doubt, defeat and depression. He says his last few matches didn’t go the way he wanted. He says in his career, he beat ’em all, and he even won a gold medal with a broken freakin’ neck. Kurt says one opponent he cannot defeat is father time. Kurt talks about the point in an athletes career where he has to think about that – but then Baron Corbin comes out to interrupt. Corbin trashes Kurt and says he should have hanged up his boots at his Hall of Fame induction. Corbin calls Kurt a broken old man, and Kurt tells Corbin to come down to the ring so an old man can break his ankle in two. Drew McIntyre comes out to interrupt next. Drew continues to trash Kurt, and says he’s not a warrior anymore, he’s scared. Drew says him and Corbin are going to put Kurt out of his misery now, and they hit the ring. Braun Strowman comes out to back up Kurt. Braun drops Drew on the ramp, and then Kurt throws Corbin out of the ring. Braun chases Corbin around the ring, and Kurt blocks him on the other side. Corbin and Drew finally get away and they retreat through the crowd. Braun and Kurt stand tall in the ring and then head to the back together.

– Still to come: Finn Balor vs. Bobby Lashley; and Jeff Jarrett’s first match on RAW in nearly 20 years, as he takes on Elias.

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– Back from the break, Corey Graves announces a tag match between the team of Braun Strowman and Kurt Angle against Baron Corbin and Drew McIntyre.

– Bayley and Sasha Banks come out for their match, but Alicia Fox and Nikki Cross immediately attack from behind on the stage. Bayley and Banks fight back, but Nikki and Fox keep double teaming each of them. Nikki and Alicia to beat down both Bayley and Banks on the stage before walking down to the ring.

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– Sasha Banks & Bayley vs. Nikki Cross & Alicia Fox: Banks and Bayley recover during the commercial break, and the match is on. Bayley fires up on Nikki and hits a running dropkick for a two count. Alicia tags in and Bayley hits a suplex for a two count. Nikki runs in and Bayley suplexes her too. Bayley hits a neckbreaker on Alicia, then Alicia rolls outside for a breather. Nikki distracts Bayley at ringside, then back in the ring Alicia comes back with a scissor kick on Bayley. Nikki and Alicia trade frequent tags now to double team Bayley. Nikki hits a splash on Bayley in the corner, followed by a running bulldog for a two count. Nikki takes Bayley outside and drops her on the floor. Nikki tries to spear Bayley up against the ring post, but Sasha pulls her out of the way and Nikki crashes into the ring post by herself. Back in the ring, Alicia tags in and Bayley rolls her up in a small package for the three count.

Winners: Bayley and Sasha Banks

– Apollo Crews does an interview in the back where he talks about his discussion with Kurt Angle earlier. Crews says he wants to see the Olympic gold medalist compete tonight, and Kurt’s allowed to lose a few matches out of all his wins. Rezar and Drake Maverick walk over, and Drake and Crews exchange words. Crews makes a joke about Drake being Rezar’s puppet, and Rezar gets in Crews’ face. Drake calms down Rezar and they walk off.

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– The Road Dogg comes out to the ring and cuts one of his D-X style promos in the ring. Road Dogg says tonight isn’t about him, it’s about the WWE Hall of Famer Double J. Jeff Jarret comes out for his match with Elias up next. Jarrett cuts an old school Double J promo, but Road Dogg cuts him off and says they didn’t finish their song next week. “With My Baby Tonight” starts playing and they sing along until Elias comes out to interrupt. Elias trashes their song, and makes fun of Portland saying they aren’t important enough to have their own football team. Elias says he won’t perform tonight because the fans are too ungrateful. Jarrett interrupts and tells Elias don’t sing it, bring it. Jarrett and Elias briefly brawl on the ramp, then they get back in the ring and we have a match.

 

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– Jeff Jarrett vs. Elias: Road Dogg is at ringside for this one. The opening bell sounds and Jarrett pummels on Elias with right hands. Elias rolls outside for a breather and briefly has a confrontation with Road Dogg. Back in the ring, Elias turns things around and puts the boots to Jarrett. Elias hits a chop to the chest, then Jarrett comes back with some strikes of his own. Jarrett hits a hip toss, but then misses a clothesline and Elias comes back with a knee to the face. Elias continues the offense and hits a vertical suplex for a two count. Elias gets distracted by Road Dogg, and Jarrett starts fighting back. Elias shuts Jarrett down with strikes, then he hits an elbow drop for another two count. Elias puts Jarrett in a sleeper, but Jarrett reverses into a jawbreaker. Elias knocks Road Dogg down from the apron, then Jarrett lays into Elias with right hands and a clothesline. Jarrett chokes Elias on the middle rope and hits a seated senton on him. Jarrett follows up with an enziguri, and Elias is stunned. Elias knocks Road Dogg off the apron again. Jarrett misses a clothesline, and Elias follows up with the Drift Away for the three count.

Winner: Elias

– After the match, Road Dogg attacks Elias from behind and hits him with right hands. As Elias gets to his feet and Road Dogg distracts him, Jarrett comes from behind and hits Elias with a guitar.

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– We go backstage where Dana Brooke is apologizing to Natalya for their loss last week. Natalya doesn’t react to anything Dana says, as Dana is standing behind her apologizing. Dana says she’s going to go get a match booked to prove that she belongs here. Dana walks away, and we see that Natalya was wearing headphones the whole time.

– Finn Balor is backstage getting ready for his match against Lashley tonight.

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– Three weeks from tonight, RAW will be hosting a birthday celebration for Ric Flair in Atlanta, GA.

– Michael Cole introduces a replay of Becky Lynch attacking Stephanie earlier tonight and getting suspended.

– Finn Balor does an interview in the back where he says the Irish are stubborn when wounded, and says his elbow and ribs are injured, but he’s still standing.

– Balor comes out to the ring expecting a match against Bobby Lashley Before the match, Lio Rush and Lashley get on the mic and trash Balor. They tell Balor he has to start fighting people his own size, and that Balor will have to fight Rush tonight instead of Lashley. Lashley attacks Balor anyways, and then Balor recovers and the ref calls for the bell.

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– Finn Balor vs. Lio Rush: Rush starts off strong, but Balor comes back and dropkicks Rush down to ringside. Lashley gets involved and pulls Balor down to the floor. The ref doesn’t call for the bell, but he does eject Lashley from ringside. More referees come out and escort Lashley to the back. Rush hits a suicide dive on Balor now. Back in the ring, Rush continues the offense on Balor and works over his bad ribs. Balor fights back with kicks and then goes up top, but Rush runs over and hits a Frankensteiner on him. Balor starts to fight back, but Rush takes him down with a jawbreaker. Lio looks for a frogsplash off the top, but Balor rolls out of the way. Balor comes back with a running dropkick, then he goes up top and hits the Coup De Grace for the three count.

Winner: Finn Balor

– After the match, Lashley hits the ring and Balor retreats up the ramp.

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– Paige comes out to the stage with a mic and she introduces a trailer for her new movie featuring The Rock.

– Alexa Bliss comes out to the stage to host “A Moment of Bliss,” with her guest EC3. Alexa says EC3 is a hot commodity bouncing between RAW and SmackDown, and she wants to know which show he’s going to join. Before EC3 can talk, Nia Jax and Tamina come out to interrupt. Nia says no one cares, and everyone should be talking about Nia instead of EC3. Nia says she broke boundaries by entering the men’s Royal Rumble match, and Alexa complains about being interrupt. Nia says everyone is talking about her, and she might fill in for Becky Lynch at WrestleMania. Dean Ambrose comes out to interrupt next. Ambrose says he has an issue with Nia, and she obviously has a huge crush on him, and it will be hard for her but he wants her to stay away from him and never come near her again. Ambrose asks who EC3 is next, then he slaps away EC3’s mic. Ambrose asks EC3 where EC1 and 2 are, and says he’s like a mute Chippendale dancer. Ambrose puts the mic in EC3’s face for an answer, but EC3 just punches Ambrose down on the stage. EC3 heads to the ring.

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– EC3 vs. Dean Ambrose: Back from the break, EC3 is making his RAW in-ring debut. EC3 starts off strong with a clothesline and a powerslam, then a running cross body. Ambrose fights back and throws EC3 into the ring post. Ambrose continues the offense and looks for the Dirty Deeds, but EC3 escapes. EC3 turns it into a roll-up pin for the upset victory.

Winner: EC3

– EC3 celebrates at ringside as Ambrose looks shocked in the ring.

– Kurt Angle does an interview in the back where he says he wasn’t going to bring his ring gear with him tonight, but something inside him told him to. So he’s here in his boots, but he’s not here alone, he’s got Braun Strowman with him. Strowman says he doesn’t know what Kurt was going to say earlier tonight before he was interrupted, but it’s going to be an honor to tag with him tonight. Braun says before the end of the night, Corbin and McIntyre are going to get these hands, it’s damn true.

 

– Mojo Rawley is backstage cutting a promo while looking at himself in the mirror again. Mojo starts laughing, and it looks like he’s losing it.

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– Kurt Angle & Braun Strowman vs. Baron Corbin & Drew McIntyre: Angle hits a suplex on Corbin early on, then Braun takes out Drew at ringside. Kurt hits another German suplex on Corbin, then he looks for the ankle lock, but Corbin fights out. Drew hits a cheap-shot on Angle from the apron, and Corbin turns things around against Angle now. Kurt takes Corbin down with a single-leg, but Drew tags in blind and drops Kurt. Drew hits the Olympic Slam on Kurt now. Braun finally gets the hot tag and Braun cleans house. Corbin and McIntyre double team Braun and slown him down now and they wear The Monster Among Men down. Drew and Baron go for a double suplex on Braun, but Braun turns it into a suplex on both of them. Kurt gets the tag and hits some German suplexes on both Corbin and McIntyre. Kurt dumps Drew outside, then he hits the Olympic Slam on Corbin. Kurt covers, but Drew breaks up the pin. Braun comes in and tackles Drew, then he attacks Corbin. Braun isn’t the legal man, but he keeps on beating up both Corbin and McIntyre, so the ref calls for the bell.

Winners via DQ: Drew McIntyre and Baron Corbin

– Braun continues the assault on Drew and Corbin at ringside. Drew comes back with the Claymore Kick on Braun, and Braun falls over the barricade into the fans. Drew pulls Angle out to ringside now and slams him into the barricade. Corbin comes over for the double team on Angle, and they slam him into the ring steps. They take the ring steps in the ring, and they go to slam Angle on top of them, but Strowman runs back in for the save. Strowman knocks them down, then he chokeslams both Drew and Baron on to the ring steps. Braun and Kurt raise their hands in the ring as Drew and Baron are left laying and RAW goes off the air.

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[live id=”z12w3o” data-sort-time=”1548720725167″]The January 28, 2019 edition of WWE RAW took place at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.

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[live id=”cn82d7″ data-sort-time=”1548723963458″]- This week’s broadcast opens up with a shot of the WrestleMania sign hanging high up in the arena. Seth Rollins comes out to the ring to kick off the show. The crowd chants “Burn it Down” as the 2019 Royal Rumble winner steps in the ring. Rollins says he wasn’t going to do this if he won, but he has to, and that’s point at the WrestleMania sign hanging in the arena. Rollins says his dream was to point at that sign and compete at WrestleMania. Rollins says he could challenge WWE Champion Daniel Bryan, or he could challenge Universal Champion Brock Lesnar. [/live]

[live id=”yqk75″ data-sort-time=”1548724476917″]Triple H steps in the ring in front of Rollins and gets on the mic. He says he’s glad Rollins pointed at the sign and lived his dream. HHH says Rollins is making him emotional because he’d proud that Rollins stepped up to the challenge. HHH says Becky Lynch is going to pick her WrestleMania opponent tomorrow night on SmackDown Live, and Rollins needs to pick his opponent tonight. Triple H says Rollins has until the end of the night to decide whose ass he’s going to kick at WrestleMania. Rollins says it’ll be one of the hardest decisions he’ll ever make, and then Dean Ambrose comes out to interrupt.[/live]

[live id=”xsd3rn” data-sort-time=”1548724653922″]Ambrose steps in the ring and gets on the mic, and he tries to turn Rollins against Triple H. Triple H brings up Ambrose turning on Rollins, and Ambrose tells Triple H to mind his own business. Ambrose says he heard Triple H has some stroke around here, so why doesn’t he book Ambrose against Rollins right here and now. Triple H starts to walk away, and Ambrose asks if Triple H has to go ask permission from his father in law first. Triple H stops and looks at Ambrose, and the crowd seems to chant “yes he does.” Triple H calls for a referee, and it looks like we have a match. [/live]

[live id=”1vv93e” data-sort-time=”1548725128424″]- Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins: Rollins starts off strong and dropkicks Ambrose down to the ringside floor early on. He whips Ambrose into the barricade, then they trade strikes on the floor. Rollins leaps off the barricade with a flying clothesline on Ambrose, then he takes him back in the ring. Rollins leaps off the top rope, but Ambrose kicks him out of the air, then slams him down by the hair. Ambrose stomps on Rollins in the corner now until the ref calls for a break. Rollins gets up and comes back with a superkick on Ambrose. Rollins hits another kick and looks for the curb stomp, but Ambrose avoids it. They fight back out to ringside, where Ambrose slams Rollins head-first into the ring post. Back in the ring, Ambrose hits a facebuster for a two count. [/live]

[live id=”1lnxs” data-sort-time=”1548725600727″]Ambrose and Rollins fight on the turnbuckle now, which leads to Rollins knocking Ambrose down and hitting a flying cross body on him. Rollins hits some strikes, and then runs the ropes and hits the Sling Blade. Ambrose rolls outside and Rollins hits a suicide dive on him. Back in the ring, Rollins clotheslines Ambrose back outside and hits a second suicide dive on him. Back in the ring, Rollins looks for the Falcon Arrow, but Ambrose escapes. Rollins hits a kick on Ambrose, and Ambrose falls back out to ringside. Rollins runs the ropes and hits a third suicide dive on Ambrose. Back in the ring, Ambrose starts mounting a comeback and he rolls up Rollins for a two count. Ambrose looks for the Dirty Deeds, but Rollins escapes and knees him in the face. Rollins powerbombs Ambrose into the turnbuckle, then boots him in the face. Rollins follows up with the curb stomp for the three count.

Winner: Seth Rollins

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[live id=”5be65″ data-sort-time=”1548725701888″]- Ambrose throws a tantrum in the ring after the match.

– Still to come: Kurt Angle vs. Baron Corbin; plus, Brock Lesnar and Daniel Bryan are in the house for Rollins’ decision tonight.

– The new WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships are presented at ringside.

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– Back from the break, Dean Ambrose is in the ring sitting in a chair, and he’s got a mic. Ambrose starts to speak, but he immediately gets interrupted by Nia Jax and Tamina. They get in the ring, and Nia gets in Ambrose’s face. When Ambrose turns to look at Tamina, Nia attacks Ambrose from behind. Referees haul off Ambrose as the crowd chants “let them fight.” Ambrose ends up leaving up the ramp.

– Tamina & Nia Jax vs. Alexa Bliss & Mickie James: We see a brief pre-taped promo from Alexa and Mickie before the match about their intentions to win the new Tag Titles. Alexa and Tamina start off trading shots to the face. Alexa dodges a shot and drops Tamina, then hits a standing moonsault for a one count. Nia tags in and spears Alexa into her corner, knocking Mickie down from the apron in the process.

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Tamina tags back in and puts the boots to Alexa on the mat, then albows her in the head. Nia tags back in and hits the running butt bump on Alexa in the corner, then she sits on her head against the turnbuckle. Tamina tags back in and works over Bliss, but Bliss is able to dodge a shot and roll up Tamina for a two count. Alexa escapes a powerslam attempt and then tags in Mickie. Mickie comes in with a splash off the top on Tamina, then she hits a hurricanrana. Nia tags in, and she misses a splash in the corner. Mickie fires back with a kick and looks for a DDT, but Nia throws Mickie off of her. Alexa tries to get involved, and Nia hits a double Samoan Drop on both Alexa and Mickie for the three count.

Winners: Nia Jax & Tamina

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[live id=”92p7v” data-sort-time=”1548726931916″]- We see an interview with Kurt Angle from earlier today, where he talks about RAW GM being a great job, and Corbin costing him that job. The interviewer says Kurt was humiliated in his match with Drew McIntyre last November, but Kurt says the only person who is worried tonight is Baron Corbin. [/live]

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– Baron Corbin vs. Kurt Angle: Before the match, Corbin gets on the mic and talks trash to Kurt about how he was tough back in the day, but he doesn’t believe Kurt has one more good match in him, and it’s the fans’ fault he’s going to hurt Kurt tonight. Kurt shuts Corbin up with right hands, and the ref calls for the opening bell. Kurt throws a few more right hands and then hits a German suplex on Corbin. Corbin comes back with a clothesline for a one count. Corbin puts the boots to Angle and chokes him on the rope until the ref calls for a break. Corbin follows up with knee and elbow strikes on the Olympic Gold Medalist. Corbin charges at Angle in the corner, but Angle fires back with elbows and a kick. Angle follows up with a series of German suplexes on Corbin for a two count. Angle misses a shot and Corbin comes back with a big boot. Corbin talks trash to Angle, and Angle slaps him across the face and hits the Olympic Slam. Kurt covers for a two count. Angle takes the shoulder straps off and puts Corbin in the ankle lock. Corbin kicks Angle away, then hits the Deep Six for the three count.

Winner: Baron Corbin

– After the match, Corbin gets back in the ring and goes after Angle again. Corbin hits the End of Days on Angle, then talks trash to the fans.

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[live id=”s8guij” data-sort-time=”1548727692252″]- Still to come: Ronda Rousey is here for an open challenge for her Women’s Title belt.

– Finn Balor is shown arriving backstage and shaking hands with some wrestlers on his way in.

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[live id=”46ha4″ data-sort-time=”1548728509584″]- Balor comes out to the ring and gets on the mic. Balor talks about going 10 minutes with Brock Lesnar last night, and getting beaten by him. Balor says he’s never seen speed and power combined like that, and today he’s hurting. Balor says he’s here with his head held high, and then Bobby Lashley comes out to interrupt with Lio Rush. They step in the ring, and Lio gets on the mic. Lio tells Balor that it’s a disgrace that Balor even got a shot at the Universal Championship. Lio says Balor almost beat Lesnar last night, but he wouldn’t have a chance against Lashley. Lio says Lashley is bigger, faster, and stronger than Brock Lesnar will ever be. Finn says he lasted longer with Lesnar than Lashley lasted in the Royal Rumble. Lashley attacks Balor now and hits a big spinebuster. Lashley hits another one, and Balor is down. Lashley picks up Balor and slams him down again. Lio Rush puts his Lashley t-shirt over Balor’s body, and they leave. [/live]

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– Still to come: Braun Strowman vs. Drew McIntyre

– Ryder & Hawkins vs. The Revival: The opening bell sounds and all four men get involved early on. Ryder and Hawkins dump the Revival outside then Ryder hits a baseball slide dropkick on Dawson. Back in the ring, The Revival double teams Ryder for a two count. Wilder tags in now for another double team on Ryder. Dawson and Hawkins get the tags, and Hawkins cleans house. Hawkins drops both Revival members and is fired up now. Dawson comes back with a lariat on Hawkins, then he knocks Ryder off the apron. Wilder tags in and they hit the Shatter Machine on Hawkins for the three count.

Winners: The Revival

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– Elias is in the ring for a song, and he leads the crowd in a Walk With Elias chant. Elias tells the fans they need to start giving him louder ovations. Elias tells the fans to shut their mouths, then he starts to play his guitar, but Jeff Jarrett comes out to interrupt again. Jarrett comes out to the stage and tells Elias “listen up, Slap Nuts.” Jeff takes issue with Elias hitting him with the guitar last night, and Elias doesn’t need to worry about the fans, because he has a problem with J-E-double-F, J-A-double-R-E-double-T. The Road Dogg then comes out to interrupt. Road Dogg gets on the mic and tells Elias to do us all a favor and play with himself on his own time, and if he’s not down with that, they’ve got two words for him. Road Dogg tries to calm down the fans’ “holy shit” chant, and then he says that he and Jeff want to sing. “With My Baby Tonight” hits and they start performing on the stage. They come down to ringside, and Elias hits Road Dogg with a guitar. Jarrett and Elias get in the ring and start trading blows now. Jarrett starts firing up and he drops Elias with a right hand. Jarrett picks up a guitar, but Elias hits him and takes the guitar, then hits it over Jarrett’s back. Elias taunts the fans while Jarrett and Road Dogg are down.

– Natalya is shown backstage warming up. Dana Brooke walks over and says she isn’t going to let Natalya down in their tag match tonight. Dana says she’s better than Natalya and also Natalya’s first partner choice Ember Moon.

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– Mojo Rawley is backstage in a dark room, and he seems to be talking to himself and getting more and more angry. The camera pans to show that he’s talking to himself in the mirror, and blaming himself for his lack of progress in WWE. He says that ends now, and soon everyone will see who he really is.

– Natalya & Dana Brooke vs. Liv Morgan & Sarah Logan: Ruby Riott is at ringside for this one. The opening bell sounds and Natalya and Logan start this one off, and Natalya takes control early on. At ringside, Dana and Liv get into it. Back in the ring, Dana tags in and goes at it with Logan. Liv and Natalya tag back in, and Natalya hits a suplex. Ruby gets involved, and Liv rolls up Natalya from behind for a two count. Natalya puts Liv in the Sharpshooter, and Ruby tries to run in but Dana takes her out. Sarah Logan pushes Dana into Natalya, and then Liv rolls up Natalya for the three count.

Winners: Liv Morgan & Sarah Logan

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– After the break, Ronda Rousey comes out to the ring and gets on the mic. Ronda talks about setting big goals and now standing in front of everyone as Women’s Champion. She points up at the WrestleMania sign and says Becky has a big choice to make soon. Bayley comes out to the stage and it looks like Bayley wants a shot at the Women’s Title right now. [/live]

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– Ronda Rousey (c) vs Bayley: Ronda’s Women’s Title is on the line in this one. Ronda immediately goes after Bayley’s arm and looks for the armbar, but Bayley fights her off. Bayley fights back and starts working over Ronda’s knee now, then knocks her out to ringside. Back in the ring, Bayley continues to target Ronda’s bad knee. Ronda fights back and connects with some kicks and knees, but Bayley catches a kick and looks for a knee bar on Ronda. Ronda fights out, and they roll out to ringside. Bayley suplexes Ronda into the fan barricade. Bayley connects with a kick and then throws Ronda in the ring for a two count. Bayley hits a flying elbow off the top on Ronda, then she applies the Banks Statement on Ronda. Ronda reaches the ropes to break the hold. Bayley takes Ronda into the corner and goes up top. Ronda slides through Bayley’s legs and connects with punches. Ronda pulls Bayley down and applies the armbar on the mat. Bayley taps out for the finish.

Winner & still Women’s Champion: Ronda Rousey

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– After the match, Bayley and Ronda shake hands. Becky Lynch comes out to interrupt. Bayley leaves and Becky steps in the ring. Becky gets on the mic and talks trash to Ronda, and says she’s going to prove Ronda isn’t the toughest one in the company. Becky says she’s going to beat up Ronda in front of the whole world, then Ronda gets on the mic and taunts Becky about her injured leg. She says she doesn’t want to just beat Becky, she wants to beat the best version of Becky that’s ever existed. Ronda gets in Becky’s face before leaving.

– Braun Strowman confronts Seth Rollins backstage, and tells Rollins he earned it last night and shakes his hand. Braun tells Rollins to make the right choice tonight.

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– Braun Strowman vs. Drew McIntyre: Braun and Drew start with strikes and tests of strength in the opening moments of this one. Braun knocks Drew outside and he looks for a spear into the barricade, but Drew dodges and sends Braun crashing into the barricade by himself. Back in the ring, Drew applies a sleeper until Braun fights out and hits a side suplex. Braun follows up with a right hand and a splash in the corner. Braun dumps Drew outside and follows him out. Braun looks for a slam into the ring post, but Drew escapes and pushes Strowman into the post by himself. Drew goes up on the apron, and Braun throws him off down to the floor. Braun grabs the ring steps and heads towards Drew, but then Baron Corbin runs in and attacks Braun.

Winner via DQ: Braun Strowman

– After the bell, Corbin continues the assault on Braun. He goes to swing a chair at Braun, but Braun punches the chair away and then throws Corbin into the ring steps. Braun runs around ringside and tackles Drew into the barricade, then he runs back around and tackles Corbin. Braun slams Corbin into the ring steps again, but then Drew runs over and boots Braun in the face. Drew and Baron beat down on Braun together now, and then they double chokeslam him onto the ring steps.

– Daniel Bryan is shown backstage talking with Eric Rowan.

– We see Paul Heyman knock on Brock Lesnar’s locker room door for Seth Rollins’ announcement.

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[live id=”3vhyk” data-sort-time=”1548734593320″]- The ring announcer introduces Seth Rollins, but instead of Rollins, Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman come out. Heyman gets on the mic and says this should be the easiest choice of Seth Rollins’ life — he should want to face Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania instead of Lesnar, for Seth’s own good. Paul talks about the beating Rollins would be in for if he fought Brock, and Rollins should choose to have a nice grappling match with Bryan instead. Rollins finally comes out and interrupts. Rollins hits the ring and immediately goes after Brock with punches and kicks. Rollins hits some kicks to the mid section, but Brock recovers and grabs Rollins. Brock hits the F-5 on Rollins, and then another one. Referees try to call off Brock, but Brock continues the assault on Rollins. Lesnar hits several more F-5’s, including an F-5 on to the Universal Title belt. Rollins is down, and Brock picks him up again for yet another F-5 as RAW goes off the air. [/live]

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[livelist button-title=”You Have Updates Available” max-per-page=”10″][live id=”oquljnk” data-sort-time=”1548543797767″]NXT TakeOver: Phoenix 2019 took place on January 26th at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, AZ. [/live]

[live id=”aiucdq” data-sort-time=”1548543898087″]Kickoff Show:

• Ricochet is shown arriving to the arena with his North American Title Belt, and then we go to a video package looking at what lead to his match with Johnny Gargano tonight.
• We go to more video package for tonight’s show, and then Ricochet does an interview in the back where he talks about his intentions to beat Gargano tonight.
• Johnny Gargano and Zelina Vega are backstage for an interview, and they argue about the “Match of the Year” award victory. Vega says 2019 is the “year of Tranquilo.”
• We go to a video package looking at the Ohno vs. Riddle feud and their match tonight.
• Ciampa goes backstage to accept his “Male Competitor of the Year” award, but he gives the award plaque back and walks away.
• Kairi Sane goes backstage to accept her Female Competitor of the Year award. She thanks her fans and says she’s so happy right now.
• Bobby Fish heads over to the Kickoff Show panel table to accept the Tag Team of the Year award on behalf of the Undisputed Era.
• The award for Best Overall Competitor of the Year goes to Kairi Sane.
• Aleister Black is shown arriving at the arena earlier this evening. We go to a video package looking at his match with Ciampa tonight, and now it’s time for TakeOver: Phoenix![/live]

[live id=”ujllsih” data-sort-time=”1548547258316″]WWE NXT TakeOver: Phoenix 2019

• The pay-per-view opens up with a video package looking at the desert and talking about the burning hot air, and then we cut to footage of NXT fans and tonight’s competitors. [/live]

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• War Raiders vs. Undisputed Era (c): The Undisputed Era’s Tag Titles are on the line in this one. The opening bell sounds and O’Reilly and Strong immediately go after the War Raiders. Rowe fights back first and drops O’Reilly, then Hanson drops both Era members at ringside. Rowe picks up Hanson on the ring apron and throws him down on to the Era members at ringside. Back in the ring, Hanson hits a splash on Strong in the corner, then Rowe hits a dropkick. The War Raiders double team Strong until O’Reilly comes in to even the odds, and they knock the Raiders out to ringside. Back in the ring, O’Reily and Strong take turns working over Hanson with strikes. Rowe finally gets the tag and hits a gutbuster on Strong, then he no-sells a punch to the face from O’Reilly. O’Reilly runs the ropes, and Rowe throws Strong into him. Strong and O’Reilly are finally able to double team Rowe and they drop him at ringside. Hanson looks for a suicide dive on the Era at ringside, but they dodge him and Hanson crashes on the floor by himself. Rowe suplexes O’Reilly and then boots Strong in the face. O’Reilly takes out Rowe’s knee from behind as the referee tries to restore order. Strong gets the tag and hits a backbreaker for a two count. O’Reilly tags back in and continues the offense on Rowe with knee drops. Strong tags back in with another backbreaker for a pin attempt. Hanson finally gets to his feet and climbs to the apron. The Era double teams Rowe as the ref holds back Hanson. Rowe comes back with a t-bone suplex that sends O’Reilly crashing into Strong on the apron, and knocking Strong down to the floor. Back in the ring, Strong tags in, and a distraction from O’Reilly leads to Strong dropkicking Rowe. O’Reilly tags in and trades strikes with Rowe until both men are down. Hanson and Strong get the tags, and Hanson unloads with strikes and a side suplex. Hanson hits a cross bodyand then a seated senton on Strong. Hanson cartwheels away from a cheap-shot attempt by O’Reilly, then he drops O’Reilly with a clothesline. Hanson hits splashes in the corner on O’Reilly and Strong. O’Reilly misses a big boot on Hanson and hits Strong, then Hanson continues the offense. Strong fires back with some kicks on Hanson, and then O’Reilly and Rowe get the tags. All four men are in the ring now trading shots. The War Raiders end up double-teaming O’Reilly and then Hanson hits a suicide dive on Strong at ringside. Rowe powerbombs O’Reilly on the mat, and then Hanson hits a splash off the top on him. Strong breaks up the pin attempt. O’Reilly fights back and knocks Rowe to the outside. Strong comes back in and hits a superplex on Hanson, then O’Reilly hits a knee drop off the top for a two count. Strong hits a backbreaker on Rowe on the apron, then he tags back in. The Era hits a double spinning elbow on Hanson, then Strong hits the Olympic Slam on Hanson for  two count. O’Reilly tags back in and they double team Hanson for another two count. Hanson cartwheels away from a double-team attempt, and then hits a double back elbow on Strong and O’Reilly. Rowe tags in and hits a powerslam/powerbomb combination on both Strong and O’Reilly. The War Machine double teams O’Reilly next for the three count, and we have new Tag Champs.
• Winners & new NXT Tag Team Champions: War Raiders[/live]

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• Kassius Ohno vs. Matt Riddle: The opening bell sounds and btoh men start with a series of strikes. Riddle knocks Ohno outside and hits a flying elbow to the face. Back in the ring, Riddle continues the offense and hits a gut-wrench suplex on Ohno. They fight out to ringside, and Ohno sticks Riddle’s face under the elastic top of the ring curtain and then stomps on his head. Ohno continues the offense and kicks Riddle in the face again, then he takes him out to ringside and throws him into the ring steps. Back in the ring, Riddle puts Ohno in a sleeper. Riddle appears to be bleeding from his mouth. Ohno drops Riddle and fights back, but Riddle shuts him down with a German Suplex. Riddle hits kicks until Ohno grabs his leg and bites Riddle’s foot. Ohno hits a knee to the face and a sit-out powerbomb for a three count. Ohno follows up with a moonsault for a two count. Ohno hits a kick and two senton splashes, but then Riddle latches on to him and goes for another sleeper. Ohno reaches the bottom rope to break the hold. Riddle hits a series of kicks and then Ohno begs for mercy. Riddle hits a knee to the face and a sleeper suplex. Riddle hits a series of elbows to the face and head until Ohno taps out.
• Winner: Matt Riddle[/live]

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• Tommaso Ciampa is shown backstage warming up for his match tonight.
• The Velveteen Dream is shown arriving to the building with two women. [/live]

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• Ricochet (c) vs. Johnny Gargano: Ricochet and Gargano trade holds in the opening moments as Gargano looks for a submission or pin attempt. Gargano looks for a hurricanrana twice but Ricochet lands on his feet both times. Ricochet extends his hand to Gargano, but Gargano punchesh im in the face and they trade blows now. Gargano falls outside and Ricochet springboards off the ring post for a moonsault on Gargano on the floor. Back in the ring, they fight on the top turnbuckle, and Gargano slips under Ricochet’s legs and slams him face-first into the turnbuckle. Gargano pummels on Ricochet on the mat now and follows up with a running dropkick. Ricochet fights back and looks for a standing moonsault, but Gargano kicks him out of mid-air. Gagano hits some chops to the chest, but then he misses a slingshot spear through the ropes and Ricochet slams him down. Ricochet hits some strikes and headscissor takedown. More strikes from Ricochet in the corner, and then he hits a springboard elbow to the face. Ricochet hits a Northern Lights suplex and a brainbuster for a two count. They trade strikes again, until Ricochet misses a shot and Gargano follows up with a sit-out powerbomb. Gargano locks in a crossface, and then he looks for the Gargano Escape, but Ricochet escapes. Gargano comes back with a kick to the head, and then he looks for a tornado DDT, but Richocet catches him and dumps him outside. Ricochet follows up with a corkscrew moonsault from the ring down to Gargano at ringside. Back in the ring, Ricochet hits a standing shooting star press and then a moonsault off the top for a two count. They go up top, and Gargano goes for a Frankensteiner but Ricochet lands on his feet. Gargano and Ricochet trade strikes now, and then Ricochet looks for a springboard back elbow, but Gargano reverses it into a neckbreaker. Gargano immediately follows up with the Gargano Escape. Ricochet powers out and suplexes Gargano into the turnbuckle. Gargano rolls outside for a breather, but Ricochet hits a big suicide dive on him on the outside. Back in the ring, Ricochet hits the springboard 450 for a two count. Ricochet goes up top for a Shooting Star Press, but Gargano blocks it with his knees. Gargano superkicks Ricochet and he falls out to ringside. Gargano goes for a suicide dive, but Riccohet catches him. Gargano is on Ricochet’s shoulders, and he turns it into a reverse hurricanrana. Back in the ring, Gargano hits the slingshot DDT for a two count. Gargano pulls the padding off the concrete floor at ringside, and he goes to DDT Ricochet on to it, but he seems to decide against it and he pushes Ricochet back in the ring. Gargano wastes some time and Ricochet drops him. Ricochet misses a move off the top, and Gargano suplexes him. Ricochet comes back with a suplex of his own, and he applies the Gargano Escape on Gargano. Gargano breaks free and rolls out to the apron. They fight out to the floor, and Gargano hits a brainbuster on Ricochet on the exposed concrete floor. Back in the ring, Gargano follows up with the slingshot DDT for the three count.
• Winner & new NXT North American Champion: Johnny Gargano[/live]

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• We see a view of the outside of the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix.
• They go to a video package looking at the history of Shayna Baszler and Bianca Belair[/live]

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• Shayna Baszler (c) vs. Bianca Belair: The opening bell sounds, and they lock up and trade holds in the opening moments. Bianca dumps Shayna outside, then slams her face on the apron. Shayna fights back and grabs Bianca by the hair to slam her into the ring post. Bianca rolls in the ring at the ref’s 9 count, and Shayna proceeds to pummel on her for a two count. Shayna stomps on Bianca’s elbow and the ref checks on Bianca in the corner. Bianca tries to fight back, but Shayna repeatedly cheap-shots by grabbing the hair. Shayna hits a flurry of strikes for a two count. Shayna wastes some time talking trash, and Bianca slaps her away and then hits a shoulder block in the corner. Bianca hits a dropkick and then a spear for a two count. Bianca repeatedly stomps on Shayna and then looks for a splash, but Shayna blocks it with her knees. Shayna hits a knee to the face for a two count. Shayna continues the offense until Bianca whips Shayna in the midsection with her hair. Bianca goes for a slam, but Shayna shoves Bianca into the ref, and the ref is down. Bianca hits the KOD but the ref is down and can’t count. Marina Shafir and Duke come out, but Bianca drops them both and sends them out to ringside. Shayna recovers and puts Bianca in the sleeper. Bianca fights up to her feet, and she spins Shayna around and hits a suplex. Bianca goes up top and goes for a 450 splash, but Shayna moves out of the way and Bianca crashes into the mat. Shayna immediately locks in the sleeper, and Bianca puts up a fight, but she finally goes out and the ref calls it.
• Winner & still NXT Women’s Champion: Shayna Baszler  [/live]

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• The Velveteen Dream is shown sitting at ringside with his two companions.
• We go to a video package looking at the feud between Tommaso Ciampa and Aleister Black over the NXT Title. [/live]

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• Tommaso Ciampa (c) vs. Aleister Black: Black takes control of this one early on, and hits a big suicide dive on to Ciampa at ringside. They fight on the floor until Ciampa turns things around and slams Black’s knee into the ring steps. Back in the ring, Ciampa continues to work over Black’s knee and focuses in on it. Ciampa takes Black out to ringside, and slams the challenger’s knee into the Spanish announce table. Ciampa admires his work and then takes Black back into the ring for more punishment. Ciampa hangs Black upside down in the corner and repeatedly strikes his knee and leg. Black tries to fight away, and he successfully hits a kick to the head that sends Ciampa falling out to ringside. Back in the ring, Black and Ciampa trade blows now, and Black catches Ciampa with a kick to the face that stuns him. Black follows up with lariats and another kick to the face of the Champion. Black misses a kick and Ciampa looks for a suplex, but Black escapes. Black is still selling his knee, and Ciampa hits an elbow to the back of his head. Black comes back with some kicks and a German suplex for a two count. Black tries to keep up the offensive pace, but his knee gives out. Black knocks Ciampa out to ringside and then he climbs the turnbuckle, but Ciampa runs up and hits a neckbreaker on Black off the turnbuckle down to the apron. Ciampa covers for a two count, then hits a running knee to the face for another two count. Ciampa wastes some time taunting Black, and Black nails him with a knee to the face. Ciampa comes back wit ha knee to Black’s face, and both men are moving slow now. Black and Ciampa trade punches and kicks, then Ciampa rolls up Black for two. Black hits a kick, and Ciampa fires back with a lariat. Ciampa looks for a running knee but Black blocks it and trips him. Black hits a double stomp on a grounded Ciampa, and then he looks for a suplex, but Black’s knee gives out. Ciampa misses a shot and Black hits a knee, then hits his suplex for a two count. Ciampa rolls outside for a breather, and Black goes flying off the middle rope with a moonsault on Ciampa on the floor. Back in the ring, Ciampa comes back with the Fairytale Ending, but Black kicks out at two. Ciampa rolls outside and pulls back the padding to expose the concrete floor at ringside. The ref yells at Ciampa, and Black recovers and comes flying off the apron with a knee to the face of Ciampa on the floor. Back in the ring, Black hits the spinning heel kick, but he’s slow to cover and Ciampa rolls away from the pin. Black goes for the Black Mass, but Ciampa seems to pull the ref in the way to obstruct Black’s momentum. Ciampa follows up with a DDT, and then the Fairytale Ending, but Black kicks out at two again. Ciampa hits the Fairytale Ending again, but he doesn’t pin. Ciampa goes for the Fairytale Ending one more time, but Black fights away. Black misses a kick attempt and Ciampa hits the Fairytale Ending again for the three count.
• Winner & still NXT Champion: Tommaso Ciampa[/live]

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• We go to replays as Ciampa slowly gets to his feet with his NXT Title belt. Ciampa celebrates with his NXT Title belt and heads up the ramp, and then Johnny Gargano comes out with his North American Title belt. They both hold up their Title belts as TakeOver: Phoenix goes off the air. [/live]

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The January 7th, 2019 edition of WWE RAW took place at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida.

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– This week’s broadcast opens up with a graphic memorializing the late “Mean” Gene Okerlund.

– RAW opens up with a brawl backstage at the gorilla position. We see Lashley and Rollins at the center of the brawl, and the fight out to the stage. Rollins shoves Lashley off the stage, then he leaps on him and pummels him, as referees and wrestlers try to pull them apart. They finally pull them apart, and Rollins and Lashley head to the back.

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[live id=”0o8qv” data-sort-time=”1546910132130″]- John Cena’s music hits and Cena comes out to the ring. As Cena steps in the ring, we a see a graphic promoting Hulk Hogan’s return to RAW tonight. Cena gets on the mic and welcomes us to RAW in Orlando, Florida, and he welcomes us to the road to WrestleMania. Cena talks about how at WrestleMania you need to step up or get left out. Cena says he’s going to step up, and he’s going to do it right now. Cena announces he will be entering the Royal Rumble, and then Drew McIntyre comes out to interrupt. Drew talks to Cena and admits that he thinks Cena is the greatest ever — but Drew is here running through all of WWE’s greatest talents. Drew talks about destroying The Shield and Dolph Ziggler. Drew says Cena can pass the torch, or Drew can take it. Drew takes off his vest and heads towards the ring, then Cena rips his shirt off. Lio Rush and Bobby Lashley come out to the stage to interrupt, and Lio complains about how WWE is treating Lashley, and he threatens to get a lawyer if nothing gets done about Seth Rollins. Lio says this show is cancelled unless something is done about Rollins — and then on queue, Seth Rollins runs out from the back and pounces on Lashley from behind. Dean Ambrose comes out and gets involved, as do Cena and McIntyre. Ringside breaks out into an all-out brawl, and then Finn Balor comes out for the save as we go to commercial. [/live]

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– John Cena, Finn Balor & Seth Rollins vs. Bobby Lashley, Dean Ambrose & Drew McIntyre: Back from the break, Drew and Dean take turns beating on Balor. Lashley tags in for the double team, then he works on keeping Balor grounded so he can’t tag out. Lashley misses a shot in the corner, and Balor starts firing up. Balor looks for a tag, but Lashley grabs him and works him over in the corner. Balor fights away and Cena gets the hot tag. Ambrose comes in and Cena hits the AA on him, then Cena goes at it with Lashley. Drew tags in and works over Cena now, then Lashley tags in and knocks Rollins off of Cena’s corner. Cena comes back with a slam on Lashley, and both men are down. Ambrose gets the tag and he puts Cena in a sleeper. Cena finally tags in Finn Balor, and Balor cleans house. Balor drops Ambrose, then Lashley runs in and Balor hits the Sling Blade on him. Balor continues the offense on Ambrose, then dropkicks him into the corner. Balor hits the Coup De Grace off the top, but then before he can pin, Drew runs in and boots Balor in the face. Rollins and Drew get the tags, and Rollins comes in hot with a series of kicks. Drew tries to dump Rollins outside, but Rollins turns into into a dive on Lashley. Back in the ring, Rollins ducks a shot and hits the Falcon Arrow on Drew for a two count. Cena and Lashley run in and start fighting, and Rollins keeps his sights on the legal man Drew. Rollins superkicks Drew, then he goes up top. Rollins goes for the frog splash, but Drew rolls out of the way and tags in Dean. Dean comes in and goes for the Dirty Deeds, but Rollins escapes and drops Ambrose. Rollins follows up with the curb stomp on Ambrose for the 3 count.

Winners: John Cena, Finn Balor & Seth Rollins

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– While Rollins, Cena and Balor are celebrating, we see on the big screen that Triple H is socializing with some of the women on the roster.

– Seth Rollins storms to the back and confronts Triple H. Rollins slaps the cup of coffee out of Triple H’s hand, and Rollins demands a match against Ambrose tonight. Triple H says you got it, tonight in a Falls Count Anywhere match. Triple H tells Rollins “welcome back” and walks off.

– We see Hulk Hogan walking through the hallway with his feather boa on, and a red “Mean Gene o Mania” shirt on.

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– Back from the break, we see a video package looking at photos throughout Mean Gene’s career, and messages on Twitter from some wrestling legends.

– Back in the ring, ring announcer Mike Rome introduces a 10-bell salute for the late Gene Okerlund.

– Hulk Hogan’s music hits and The Hulkster makes his way out to the stage and down to the ring. Hogan gets in the ring, and starts off with “let me tell you something brother.” Then he takes off his sunglasses and says he came out in character because that’s how Gene would have wanted it, but he wants get serious and talks about Gene. Hogan says Gene wanted to be entertaining more than anything else he ever did, and then Hogan introduces a video package looking at some of Okerlund’s greatest moments. Back to Hulk in the ring, he says Gene was one of a kind. Hogan says he can truly speak for all of the WWE Universe when he says Mean Gene we love you. Hogan says Gene still lives in his heart, and the crowd chants “thank you Mean Gene.” Hogan asks the fans if they want to hear it one more time – and Hogan breaks into “well let me tell you something Mean Gene, you’re up there and all the angels are singing Tutti Frutti on those white clouds. I know you’re putting the greatest tag match together up there brother, the tag match between Randy Savage and the Ultimate Warrior vs. Roddy Piper and Mr Perfect, and I know Andre the Giant is the special referee brother. And I also know you’re probably breaking up a fight between your close personal friends Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan.” Hulk says he hears Gene “clanging and banging those weights, but you don’t have to get so swole brother because the only choices up there are Mae Young and Moolah.” Hogan finishes with one more question – what are you going to do when Mean Gene O Mania runs wild on you, brother. Hulk poses in the ring and we see a close-up shot of Mean Gene’s photo on the big screen.

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– Lumberjack match: Bobby Roode & Chad Gable vs. The Revival: Several tag teams are positioned around the ring to act as lumberjacks for this match. Wilder and Roode start this one off. Wilder tries to roll outside earlier on, but Rhyno and Slater chase him back in the ring. Dawson tags back in, but Roode puts him in a shoulder lock and then tags in Gable. Dawson and Gable go at it in the corner now until Gable hits a springboard cross body for a two count. Wilder comes in, and Roode and Gable dump both Revival members outside then Gable hits a splash on them. Back in the ring, Dawson blindly tags in and they double team Gable. Roode gets the tag and cleans house. Wilder comes back with a spinebuster on Roode for a two count. Gable gets the tag and they double team Wilder. Gable hits a flying cross body on Wilder, but Wilder rolls through. Gable suplexes Wilder, but Dawson gets the blind tag and Dawson comes in with a splash on Gable. Wilder tags back in and goes at it with Gable. Dawson tries to get involved but Roode pulls him away. Gable rolls up Wilder in the ring and pins for the three count, as the referee didn’t see Wilder’s foot on the bottom rope.

Winners: Bobby Roode & Chad Gable

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– Elias comes out to the ring and talks about how great his 2018 was. He starts talking about Baron Corbin, and he’s about to begin a song about Corbin, but Corbin comes out to interrupt. Corbin trashes Elias from the ramp, until Elias tells Corbin to shut up and get in the ring.

– Baron Corbin vs. Elias: Elias starts off strong with a series of chops to the chest of Corbin as he backs him in the corner. Corbin fights back and starts working over Elias. Corbin goes to the middle rope and comes flying off, but Elias catches him with a knee to the face in mid-air. Elias continues the offense until he misses a shot in the corner, and Corbin drives Elias shoulder-first into the ring post. Corbin follows up with the End of Days for the three count.

Winner: Baron Corbin

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– Dean Ambrose cuts a promo somewhere in the bowels of the arena talking about Seth Rollins. His Intercontinental Title match against Seth Rollins is still to come.

– Braun Strowman comes out to the ring, and he no longer has a sling over his shoulder. Braun calls out Brock Lesnar, and then we see Heyman and Lesnar on the big screen. Heyman says he sees Strowman looking for a face to face confrontation with Lesnar. Heyman says he knows Strowman thinks he’s a monster, but Strowman needs to learn a lesson. Strowman thinks he’s facing Lesnar at Royal Rumble, but the card is subject to change, and if Lesnar came down to the ring right now, Strowman wouldn’t be able to compete at the Rumble. Back in the ring, Strowman gets on the mic and calls Lesnar “beastie boy” and tells him he’s waiting in the ring for him. Lesnar and Heyman ask if that’s all Strowman has to say, and Strowman tells Brock to stop hiding behind his advocate. Braun dares Brock to come get in his face, but Heyman chimes in and says no. Strowman says Heyman’s ass must get jealous of all the crap that comes out of his mouth. Strowman says Lesnar must be afraid to come face to face with him. Strowman continues to threaten Lesnar, and says everyone knows what happens when he gets these hands. Lesnar tells Heyman he wants to see what Strowman’s got. Heyman asks Brock not to go out to the ring, but Lesnar starts heading to the gorilla position anyways. Lesnar comes out to the ring with Heyman trailing behind him. Lesnar circles around the ring, but then Lesnar starts walking back up the ramp. Strowman yells at Lesnar to turn around, and says he will be crowned new Universal Champion at Royal Rumble. Lesnar and Heyman head to the back as Strowman stares them down from the ring.

– Still to come: Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose (c) for the Intercontinental Title

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– Jinder Mahal is in the ring with Alicia Fox and the Singh Brothers. They’ve got microphones and start doing Jinder’s yoga phrases. Jinder trashes the Orlando fans, and then Ember Moon’s music hits to interrupt.

– Apollo Crews & Ember Moon vs. Jinder Mahal & Alicia Fox: Crews and Mahal start off, and Crews starts strong with a leaping cross body for a two count. Crews follows up with a dropkick and a leaping back elbow for a two count. Alicia tags in, and Ember comes in too. Crews hits a suicide dive onto Jinder and the Singh Brothers at ringside. Back in the ring, Ember Moon hits a splash on Alicia and then a handstand elbow in the corner. Ember goes up top and hits the Eclipse for the three count.

Winners: Apollo Crews & Ember Moon

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– We see Alexa Bliss in the back getting her makeup done.

– After the break, Alexa comes out to the stage for her new talk show, “a Moment of Bliss.” Alexa demands a coffee from a production assistant, and then she introduces a video package looking at Ronda Rousey’s time in WWE so far. Alexa introduces Ronda out to the stage, then she asks her about her career in WWE so far. Ronda says in order to be a champion everyone is proud of, she has to chase her limits. Ronda says she wants to go after the real next top woman in WWE, Sasha Banks. Nia Jax comes out and interrupts, saying Ronda must have a girl crush on Sasha. Nia demands a rematch from Rousey, and then Sasha Banks comes out to the stage. Sasha tells Ronda she’s honored by her kind words, and it would be a pleasure for her to teach Ronda how to lose with class. Nia gets in Sasha’s face and says there’s a 300 pound Samoan in front of her, and Sasha needs to get in line. Sasha says “bitch, what line,” and tells Nia to get in the ring with her now, and it looks like we’ve got a match.

– Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax: Bayley and Tamina are both at ringside for this one. Sasha immediately takes the fight to Nia in this one, and then she locks in a guillotine choke. Nia comes back with a suplex, then she works on keeping Sasha grounded. Sasha fights back with a kick, and they spill out to ringside, where Tamina and Bayley get into it now. The distraction leads to Nia gorilla press slamming Sasha on to some production equipment at ringside. They’re slow to get back in the ring, where Nia hits a sit-out powerbomb for a two count. Nia continues the offense until Sasha hits a neckbreaker and then goes up top. Sasha hits a flying knee for a two count. Sasha looks for the Banks Statement, but Nia escapes. Nia misses a punch, but she connects with the Samoan Drop. They fight into the corner, and Nia hits a facebuster on to the turnbuckle. Nia follows up with a punch and then she looks for a leg drop, but Sasha rolls out of the way. Tamina starts to get involved, but Bayley takes her out. Sasha and Nia fight out to the apron, and Nia runs into the ring post. Sasha looks for a hurricanrana, but Nia throws her down to the floor instead and Sasha hits the floor hard. Sasha is the first one to her feet despite just landing on the floor, and back in the ring she applies the Banks Statement and Nia taps out.

Winner: Sasha Banks

– Sasha and Bayley celebrate after the match.

– We see shots of Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins warming up in their locker rooms.

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– Dean Ambrose (c) vs. Seth Rollins: This one is a falls count anywhere match for the Intercontinental Title. Rollins comes out as Ambrose is making his entrance and jumps him on the ramp. They finally brawl into the ring and the ref calls for the opening bell. They brawl around the ringside, but Ambrose starts heading to the back and Rollins follows him to the back. They brawl onto some production equipment and both men are hurt. They brawl back out into the arena area, and Rollins scoop slams Ambrose through the announce table. Rollins and Ambrose brawl into the crowd now, and Rollins leaps off of a barricade onto Ambrose on the floor. Rollins pins Ambrose on the floor in the crowd for a two count. Rollins punches Ambrose in the face and thrnw throws him over the barricade into the ringside area. Ambrose grabs a steel chair and nails Rollins with it a couple of times for a two count. Ambrose pulls some of the protective padding off of the ringside floor. Ambrose pummels on Rollins and looks for the Dirty Deeds, but Rollins reverses into a back body drop on Ambrose on to the exposed concrete. Back in the ring, Ambrose pokes Rollins in the eye and then goes to the top rope. Rollins runs up the turnbuckle and superplexes Ambrose down, then he buckle bombs Ambrose in the corner. Rollins hits a superkick next, then Rollins waits for Ambrose to get up. Rollins hits the Curb Stomp on Ambrose, but then Bobby Lashley comes out of nowhere and yanks Rollins out to ringside. Lashley slams Rollins into the fan barricade, then he hits a belly to belly suplex on the floor. Lashley throws Rollins back in the ring and hits a version of the Dominator on Rollins. Lashley follows up with a spear on Rollin. Ambrose crawls over and pins Rollins for the three count, as Lashley stands over and watches.

Winner & still Intercontinental Champion: Dean Ambrose

– After the match, Lio Rush slides a table in the ring for Lashley to use. Lashley and Rush set up the table, and then Lashley hits a spinebuster on Rollins through the table. We go to replays as Lashley poses in the ring with Lio Rush, and RAW goes off the air.

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WWE taped the December 25th edition of SmackDown on the 18th at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California.

– The Usos & The Club def. Sanity & The Bar: The New Day was on commentary for this one wearing Christmas-themed outfits. Anderson and Gallows hit the Magic Killer on Cesaro for the three count.

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[live id=”p9v1b” data-sort-time=”1545191516399″]- R-Truth and Carmella come out to the ring and get on the mic, but Daniel Bryan quickly interrupts. Bryan and Truth exchange words, and Truth says he might win the Royal Rumble and take Bryan’s WWE Title. R-Truth and Carmella cut off Bryan with a dance break, then Bryan attacks Truth and leaves. [/live]

[live id=”z4a2c9″ data-sort-time=”1545191919465″]- Mustafa Ali def. Andrade Almas: Ali wins with the 054 Splash. [/live]

[live id=”46ucc” data-sort-time=”1545192238976″]- The Miz comes out with the World Cup trophy, and he introduces his Miz TV guest Shane McMahon. Shane comes out, and he accepts The Miz’s offer to be a tag team. It sounds like The Miz and Shane are now officially a team.[/live]

[live id=”ut2bgr” data-sort-time=”1545193634946″]- Jeff Hardy vs. Samoa Joe: This one ends in a DQ, and Samoa Joe puts Jeff in the Coquina Clutch after the bell. [/live]

[live id=”14zewq” data-sort-time=”1545194532763″]- Rusev def. Shinsuke Nakamura: Rusev wins the United States Title in an upset over Nakamura.[/live]

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[livelist button-title=”You Have Updates Available” max-per-page=”5″][live id=”psnne” data-sort-time=”1545179185965″]The December 18th edition of WWE SmackDown took  place at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California.

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[live id=”uo32dv” data-sort-time=”1545181436757″]- This week’s broadcast opens up with Shane McMahon addressing the entire roster in the backstage area. Shane mentions the entire McMahon family starting RAW fresh last night, and the wrestlers seem to boo at the mention of RAW. Shane says it’s time for a fresh start, and that includes on SmackDown, and he wants the wrestlers to reach up and grab the brass ring. Shane rallies the troops, and then Shane says he wants to thanks their former General Manager Paige. Paige steps up and Shane thanks her on behalf of the entire roster. Shane says Paige isn’t going anywhere, just her role is changing. The wrestlers chant “thank you Paige.” [/live]

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– Becky Lynch comes out to the ring and gets on the mic. Becky calls out Ronda Rousey, and demands a match against her. Becky continues trashing Ronda and calls her a Roddy Piper cosplayer. Charlotte comes out to interrupt. Charlotte says it was her opportunity that was stolen, and Becky needs to get in line behind her. Asuka comes out to interrupt, and she says they need to recognize that she is the Champion. Charlotte and Becky both get in Asuka’s face and call her out over the way she won. Vince McMahon’s music hits and the WWE Chairman comes out to the stage. Vince wishes everyone a Happy Holidays to start off, and then he congratulates Asuka on the Women’s Championship win. Vince says he takes issue with Becky Lynch coming out here angry and complaining, and he says no one owes her anything. He says Charlotte needs to stop complaining too. Vince then says Asuka is going to defend her Championship tonight, and then Vince introduces Naomi. Naomi gets on the mic and says Charlotte and Becky had their opportunities, and she wants the Women’s Title. Vince says it’s a match, and it starts next.

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– Asuka (c) vs. Naomi: Charlotte and Becky are at ringside to watch this Women’s Title match. The opening bell sounds and Asuka and Naomi trade holds in the opening moments. The first minutes are mostly a stalemate until Naomi connects with a kick. Asuka blocks a kick and applies an ankle lock. Naomi escapes and hits a full-nelson bomb for a pin attempt. They trade some pin attempts and arm holds until Asuka connects with a series of kicks. Asuka applies an abdominal stretch until the ref calls for the rope break. Asuka talks some trash to Charlotte and Becky, and Naomi takes advantage of the distraction with a back suplex on Asuka. The fight spills out to ringside and Naomi springboards off the fan barricade and kicks Asuka in the face. Back in the ring, Asuka fights back with strikes of her own. Naomi kicks Asuka in the head and drops her, then Naomi goes up to the top rope. Noami goes for a moonsault, but Asuka gets her knees up to block it. Asuka looks for the Asuka Lock but Naomi fights out and hits the flying hip attack. Naomi springboards off the top rope, but Asuka catches her and seems to hit a knee to the face. Asuka applies the Asuka Lock for the win.

Winner & still Women’s Champion: Asuka

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– The Miz is backstage knocking on The McMahon Family locker room door. Vince opens the door and compliments The Miz on his manly knock. The Miz asks if Shane is around, and he starts telling Vince about his vision of being the best tag team in the world with Shane. The Miz says he’s a worthy partner of Shane, and he wants Vince’s blessing. Vince says he doesn’t give blessings, but The Miz can have a chance to prove himself tonight. Vince says he’s going to find a partner for Miz tonight, and two opponents, and Miz can show off his tag team skills. The Miz starts thanking Vince, and Vince slams the door in his face.

– Still to come: Samoa Joe’s apology to Jeff Hardy

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[live id=”20kki” data-sort-time=”1545183649268″]- Rusev and Lana do an interview backstage. Rusev talks about how great and handsome and athletic he is, and how he could sell parts of his beard online for millions of dollars. Rusev makes fun of a picture of Shinsuke Nakamura wearing a blue jump suit, and says he looks like Sonic The Hedgehog. [/live]

[live id=”5xc6ro” data-sort-time=”1545184479208″]- Jeff Hardy comes out to the ring and high-fives the fans around ringside. Jeff gets on the mic, and talks about his demons in the past and just being thankful of be alive every day now. Jeff says he wants to hear Joe’s apology face to face, and he calls out Joe. Joe comes out, and he’s got a mic. Joe says this isn’t an apology, it’s something they should have doe a long time ago – an intervention. Joe says everyone knows Jeff’s demons are going to come back for Jeff, especially around the Holiday season. Jeff says he’s never going back there, and him and his demons see right through Joe. Jeff says Joe attacks other peoples’ weaknesses to cover up his own weaknesses – like being in WWE for two years and not winning one championship yet. Joe lunges at Jeff, but Jeff kicks him and hits the Twist of Fate. Jeff heads to the back while Joe recovers in the ring, and Joe doesn’t look happy. [/live]

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– Still to come: Mustafa Ali & AJ Styles vs. Daniel Bryan & Andrade Almas

– The Miz & Mandy Rose vs. R-Truth & Carmella: Before the match, Truth cuts a brief promo about winning the Mixed Match Challenge. Truth refers to Mandy as Maryse, and then the match starts off. Carmella and Mandy start off, and Carmella takes control with a dropkick. Truth and Miz tag in, and Truth clotheslines Miz to the outside. Truth and Carmella then have a dance break. Mandy Rose tries to hit a cheap shot on Carmella, but Carmella dodges it and kicks Mandy down. The distraction leads to Miz running in from behind and hitting the Skull Crushing Finale on R-Truth for the three count.

Winners: The Miz & Mandy Rose

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– We see a promo video for Lars Sullivan, Lacey Evans, Heavy Machinery, Nikki Cross and EC3.

– The Usos come out to the ring and they get on the mics. They call out The Bar for a Tag Title shot, but instead of The Bar, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows come out. Anderson gets on the mic and says they see the same thing week after week – The Usos, The New Day, and The Bar. Anderson takes issue with The Usos having a rap battle last week, and they haven’t been on SmackDown since August. Gallows says they aren’t going to sit on the sideline anymore, it’s time to clean the slate and clean house. The Usos tell them to step up, and Anderson and Gallows hit the ring.

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– The Usos vs. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson: Gallows and Anderson start off strong in this one as they trade frequent tags and take turns beating on Jimmy Uso. Gallows misses a big boot in the corner and he goes down. Jey and Anderson get the tags, and Jey cleans house. Jey hits a series of strikes on Anderson and then the Samoan drop. Jey misses a splash in the corner, and Anderson fires back with a kick and a neckbreaker for a two count. Anderson comes in and hits a chokeslam powerbomb for a two count. Jimmy and Jey trade tags now and double team Gallows. They knock Gallows outside and Anderson tags in. Jey looks for a suicide dive on Gallows, but Anderson cuts him off with a kick to the head. Jey gets tied upside down with his foot in the ropes, and it looks like his leg might be a little sore after that. Back in the ring, is limping and Anderson leaps off the middle rope for a neckbreaker on Jey. Jey tries to come back with a Samoan drop, but Anderson escapes and Gallows tags in. Gallows boots Jey in the face for a two count. Jey kicks Gallows away, then Jimmy tags in and brings the fight to Gallows. Jey rolls outside and is selling his knee that got tangled in the ropes. Anderson tags in and misses a shot on Jimmy, which leads to Jimmy superkicking Anderson and then kicking Gallows off the apron. Jimmy goes up top, but then The Bar’s music hits and distracts him. Jimmy hits the splash off the top on Anderson, but then Sanity hits the ring and starts attacking both the Usos and Gallows and Anderson. The Bar is out on the ramp now, and they look confused by Sanity’s assault. Sanity continues the assault all over ringside, and then they turn their attention toThe Bar on the ramp. Eric Young yells at them and then Sanity keeps walking past The Bar and to the back. Cesaro and Sheamus hit the ring and they start beating down The Usos, Gallows and Anderson, who are already down. Sanity watches from the ramp as The Bar continues the assault at ringside on The Usos.

Winners: No contest

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[live id=”3t3i7f” data-sort-time=”1545186169804″]- Shinsuke Nakamura cuts a pre-taped promo on Rusev, where he shoves some footage of Rusev on Total Divas. Nakamura says Rusev is no championship contender, and he’s not a star here in WWE, he’s a Total Diva.

– We see AJ Styles in the locker room giving Mustafa Ali a pep talk before their tag match tonight.

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– Next Week: Rusev vs. Nakamura; Hardy vs. Samoa Joe; and Shane McMahon will be a guest on Miz TV.

– We see a pre-taped promo from The New Day for their year in review special on the USA Network.

– WWE Champion Daniel Bryan comes out to the ring and gets on the mic. Bryan says he destroyed the Yes Movement, just like the fans are destroying the very planet that gives them life. Bryan says the people of Fresno, California are the guiltiest of all. Bryan says Fresno is #1 in California for pollution. Bryan says they should be thankful they have someone to teach them how to live – him.

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– Daniel Bryan & Andrade Almas vs. AJ Styles & Mustafa Ali: Almas hits a spinning back fist to AJ in the opening moments to take control of this one. Almas continues the offense until AJ finally connects with a dropkick. Ali tags in for the double team on Almas, then he tosses Almas down. Almas brings Ali into the corner, then Bryan tags in and lays into Ali with a series of strikes. Bryan slaps Ali across the face and then applies an abdominal stretch. Ali dodges a shot in the corner, then nails Bryan with a kick to the head. Bryan rolls outside for a breather and Ali looks for a suicide dive, but Almas lays on the ropes to blog it. Ali kicks Almas off the ropes, then he hits a suicide dive on both Almas and Bryan at ringside. Back in the ring, Almas turns things around, and now he and Bryan take turns beating on Ali. AJ finally gets the hot tag and hits a flying clothesline on Bryan. AJ beats down Bryan and then goes for the Phenomenal Forearm, but Bryan dodges it. AJ grabs Bryan and locks in the Calf Crusher, but Almas comes in and breaks it up. Almas tries to DDT Styles, but AJ reverses it and dumps Almas outside. At ringside, Ali hits a hurricanrana on Almas. Back in the ring, Bryan misses a shot in the corner, and AJ puts the boots to him. AJ looks for the Styles Clash, but Bryan escapes and kicks AJ in the face. Bryan charges at AJ, but AJ boots him in the face. AJ leaps to the middle rope and hits the moonsault into a reverse DDT on Bryan. Ali gets the tag and hits a spinning DDT on Bryan. Ali goes up top, but Almas runs over and interferes. AJ takes out Almas with a Phenomenal Forearm, and then Ali hits the 054 on Bryan for the three count.

Winners: Mustafa Ali & AJ Styles

– AJ raises Ali’s hand in the ring as SmackDown goes off the air.

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[livelist button-title=”You Have Updates Available” max-per-page=”10″][live id=”nk51bh” data-sort-time=”1545106712885″]The December 24th edition of WWE RAW was taped on the night of the 17th at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. [/live]

[live id=”wwtlu” data-sort-time=”1545106725487″]- RAW will kick off with a 34th Street Fight between Elias and Bobby Lashley. Elias comes out and plays a Christmas-themed song insulting Lashley and Lio Rush. Lashley comes out to interrupt, and our opening bout gets underway. [/live]

[live id=”swyuq2″ data-sort-time=”1545107333866″]- Elias def. Bobby Lashley: During the match, Lashley opens a present and dumps Lego bricks all over the mat. Lashley goes to throw Elias on to the Lego, but Elias reverses and slams Lashley on to them. Elias takes a violin out of a box and smashes it on Lashley for the win. Elias pours egg nog on Lio Rush after the match.[/live]

[live id=”xesywi” data-sort-time=”1545108527459″]- Bobby Roode & Chad Gable (c) def. The Revival: This one was for the RAW Tag Titles. The Champions retained with roll-up pin, in a match that got good reviews from fans in attendance. [/live]

[live id=”cwtzm” data-sort-time=”1545109834216″]- Drew McIntyre does an interview saying he intends to win the Royal Rumble.

– Finn Balor def. Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntyre: Finn won this three-way dance with the Coup De Grace on Ziggler. After the match, McIntyre gets back in the ring, but Ziggler gives him the Zig Zag.

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[live id=”9xczcx” data-sort-time=”1545109847945″]- Sasha Banks, Ember Moon, & Bayley def. Alicia Fox, Dana Brooke, & Mickie James: After the match, The Riott Squad attacks the winners.[/live]

[live id=”odjbo6″ data-sort-time=”1545110922543″]- Paul Heyman comes out to the ring and gets on the mic. Heyman talks about his client Brock Lesnar, and then he sings a Christmas carol about Lesnar beating Braun Strowman at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. Braun Strowman comes out to interrupt. Braun doesn’t have the sling on his shoulder anymore, and he talks some trash to Heyman about what he’s going to do to Lesnar, before sending Heyman away. [/live]

[live id=”pfholm” data-sort-time=”1545111599271″]- Ronda Rousey def. Natalya: Ronda retained her RAW Women’s Title in this one with the arm bar.[/live]

[live id=”msijkb” data-sort-time=”1545111808206″]- Heath Slater def. Jinder Mahal: Rhyno runs in wearing a Santa costume and hits the Gore on Jinder. [/live]

[live id=”38tc3″ data-sort-time=”1545112952350″]- Seth Rollins def. Baron Corbin: Rollins scores the win with the curb stomp. Fan reports noted that some in attendance started leaving before the end of the show, as it has been a long day at the Golden 1 Center for fans with two RAW tapings back to back. [/live]

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The December 17th edition of WWE RAW was the first episode after TLC 2018, and it took place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.

– Fans are now being seated in the Golden 1 Center for tonight’s show.

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[live id=”9kqdgo” data-sort-time=”1545095499521″]- The stage has Christmas trees set up on it, and Vince McMahon comes out to the ring to kick off RAW. Vince says a lot of people have been wondering what’s happening with RAW, and that’s why he’s here tonight. Fans give Vince the “what” treatment as he talks about all of this being one man’s dream and vision. Vince then introduces his daughter Stephanie, and then they introduce Triple H, and then Shane McMahon. Stephanie gets on the mic and says they haven’t been doing a good job for the fans lately. Stephanie says they haven’t done what Vince taught them to, which is to listen to the audience. Stephanie says everything changes tonight, and we’re off to a fresh start. Triple H says the absentee management is over, and the four of them are taking over RAW. Shane McMahon then adds that the four of them are will be making sure they have the best possible experience on SmackDown too. Stephanie says they’re going to empower their superstars and fans, and Triple H says they’ll give them what they want – something new and fresh. Triple H says you’re going to be seeing new faces and match-ups, and now the fans are the authority. Vince says if they give the fans less of what they don’t want, and more of what the fans do want, then WWE will be there then, now and forever. Baron Corbin comes out to interrupt. Stephanie points out to Corbin that the fans are booing him. Corbin says he’s excited that the McMahons are running RAW, but he hasn’t been treated fairly, and he wants a conversation with them. [/live]

[live id=”ab6dzj” data-sort-time=”1545096233628″]Corbin steps in the ring as the fans boo him. Corbin tries to get the fans to stop booing him and he tells them they have no respect. Corbin tries to talk about coming out and doing his best every week, but stops when the fans keep booing him. Vince tells Corbin he has a mic and the fans don’t,so get on with it. Corbin says it’s not fair that he got ganged up on last night, because he prepared for Strowman and not for all the people Strowman brought with him. Corbin wants them to overturn last night’s ruling and make him the permanent GM of RAW. The McMahons decline, but then Vince has an idea. Baron Corbin will have a chance to be permanent GM, but he has to win his match tonight, and that match is against Kurt Angle. Kurt Angle comes out to the ring, and the McMahons start leaving. Stephanie stops on the ramp and introduces the special guest referee for tonight’s match – Heath Slater.[/live]

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– Baron Corbin vs. Kurt Angle: The opening bell sounds and Kurt immediately takes the fight to Corbin in the corner. Corbin misses a shot and Kurt hits a suplex. Corbin rolls outside for a breather. Triple H comes out to the stage and says he forgot to mention – this is a handicap match. Apollo Crews, Bobby Roode and Chad Gable come out and beat down Corbin at ringside. They throw Corbin in the ring, and Kurt grabs him for a series of German suplexes. Gable tags in and hits another German suplex. Roode tags in for a double team on Corbin, then Crews tags in and kicks him in the head. Corbin rolls outside again and he tries to leave through the crowd, but Crews grabs him and brings him back in the ring. All the wrestlers surround Corbin and stomp on him, while Slater looks the other way. Shane McMahon walks out to the stage and says they forgot something – this match is also a No DQ match. Slater now starts stomping on Corbin, and everyone else brings steel chairs in the ring and starts nailing Corbin with them. Roode and Gable double team Corbin, then Crews hits the frogsplash, and then Kurt hits the Olympic Slam for the three count.

Winners: Kurt Angle, Chad Gable, Bobby Roode, & Apollo Crews

– After the match, they bring a table in the ring and Kurt gives Corbin another Olympic Slam through the table.

– Coming up: Finn Balor vs. Dolph Ziggler

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– The broadcast team introduces a video package looking at John Cena receiving the Muhammed Ali Legacy Award from Sports Illustrated.

– We see a replay of Dolph Ziggler assaulting Finn Balor backstage at TLC last night.

– Finn Balor vs. Dolph Ziggler: This one starts off back-and-forth, but Balor takes control after hitting a dropkick that sends Ziggler rolling out to ringside. Back in the ring, Ziggler tries to mount a comeback, but Balor stuns him with another dropkick. Balor appears to be selling a leg injury. Balor lays into Dolph with strikes, then he hits the double foot stomp. Balor looks for the Sling Blade, but Ziggler avoids it. Balor connects with a kick and then hits the Sling Blade. Balor charges forward, but Ziggler catches him with a DDT for a two count. Balor comes back with a kick to the face, then he goes up top but Ziggler knocks him down and hits the Zig Zag for a two count. Drew McIntyre comes out, and Ziggler leaps off the apron to brawl with McIntyre at ringside. Balor ends up hitting a suicide dive on Drew, then Dolph attacks Balor. Back in the ring, Dolph hits the Fameasser for a two count. McIntyre runs in and beats down Balor and Ziggler for the DQ finish.

Winner via DQ: Dolph Ziggler

– Dolph throws Balor out to ringside, then he boots Ziggler in the face. Drew goes out to ringside and kicks Finn in the face next.

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– Dean Ambrose is shown in his locker room with the Intercontinental Title belt. Dean starts heading towards the gorilla position with two guys in gas masks behind him.

– Ambrose comes out to the ring with four masked men with him. Ambrose trashes the fans and Seth Rollins. Ambrose says as the moral compass of WWE, he will give Rollins a chance to come out and tell everyone that Ambrose was right. Ambrose keeps on calling our Rollins, but Rollins doesn’t come out. Tyler Breeze comes out instead, and it appears we have a match.

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– Dean Ambrose (c) vs. Tyler Breeze: Ambrose’s Intercontinental Title is on the line in this one. Breeze starts off strong and he dumps Ambrose out to ringside in the opening moments. Ambrose turns things around with a clothesline on the floor, then back in the ring he puts the boots to Breeze in the corner. Breeze fights back with a series of kicks for a two-count. Ambrose grabs Breeze by the hair, then hits the Dirty Deeds for the three count.

Winner & still Intercontinental Champion: Dean Ambrose

– After the match, Ambrose cuts a promo about how he’s a better Intercontinental Champion than Rollins ever was. Rollins’ music hits, and then one of the masked men gets in the ring and kicks Ambrose in the face. He pulls off the mask to reveal that he’s Rollins. Rollins then fights off the masked men as Ambrose retreats up the ramp.

– Charlie Caruso asks Shane McMahon backstage about what changes are coming to RAW. Shane talks about new opportunity and new faces, and then Drake Maverick and the Authors of Pain interrupt. Drake talks about the AoP’s Tag Titles being stolen, and Drake asks for a rematch against Roode and Gable. Shane says mandatory rematches are old news, but Shane will create an opportunity for them. Shane says the AoP will take on The B Team, The Revival, and Lucha House Party in a fatal 4-way match. The winner gets a shot at the Tag Titles.

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– Cole tells us that after the break we’ll be taking a look at some of the new faces coming to RAW.

– Back from the break, we see a promo video for the Tribute To The Troops, and then we go to a video package looking at the new faces coming to RAW. We see Lars Sullivan, Lacey Evans, Heavy Machinery, Nikki Cross, and EC3.

– Lio Rush and Bobby Lashley are in the ring with a broken guitar, and the spotlight is above them. They talk about Lashley bashing that guitar over Elias’ back at TLC. Lio says Lashley will give you true performance and true work of art, not like Elias. Lio tells everyone to silence their phones, hold their applause and shut their mouths, and then Lashley poses under the spotlight. Elias hits the ring from behind in the dark and he smashes a guitar over Lashley’s back. Lashley gets back on his feet and Elias heads back up the ramp.

– The Lucha House party is backstage getting ready to come out for their match.

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– We see a video package looking at Sami Zayn returning to RAW.

– Lucha House Party vs. The Authors of Pain vs. The Revival vs. The B Team: Axel and Linda Dorado start this one off. Lince hits a dropkick, then Kalisto tags in for the double team. Dawson tags himself in slaps Kalisto across the face. Dawson and Kalisto trade blows in the middle now and Dawson gets the upper hand. Dorado and Rezar are legal now, and Rezar slams Dorado into the corner then hits some knees to the body. Wilder tags himself in and beats on Dorado. Axel tags in, but Dorado springboards off the ropes and hits a Stunner on him. Dallas and Kalisto come in, and Kalisto hits a cross body and a springboard corkscrew elbow off the middle rope. Dallas drops Kalisto, then Dawson tags in. Dallas hits a neckbreaker on Dawson for a two count. The aprons clear and chaos breaks loose in the ring. The dust settles and it’s down to Dawson and Dallas trade pin attempts. Wilder tags in and they hit the Shatter Machine on Dallas for the three count while everyone else is at ringside.

Winners: The Revival

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[live id=”glmss” data-sort-time=”1545101408686″]- Seth Rollins is backstage for an interview. Rollins says last night was a disaster for him, and everything went wrong. Rollins says he heard that crowd last night and everything they had to say – and that’s on him. Rollins says he has to own that and go forward. He says this is what he has dedicated his life to, and he’s going to right his ship by ending Dean Ambrose. Baron Corbin walks in and interrupts. Corbin blames Rollins for speaking up and getting Corbin fired. Corbin says Rollins is the reason the McMahons are back in charge. Corbin continues to talk trash, so Rollins decks him with a right hand. [/live]

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– Still to come: Ronda Rousey is in the house.

– RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey comes out to the ring, and she’s got mic. Ronda talks about her dealing with Nia Jax, Charlotte and Becky Lynch, and getting even with them last night at TLC. Ronda says a real champion is more than a title in your name or an object in your hands – a real champion lives for the challenge and is the best the human race has to offer. Ronda says there should be a new tradition – after every pay-per-view, the champions show up to RAW and defend their Title. Ronda issues an open challenge to anyone in the back, and she waits for someone to accept. We see backstage that the entire women’s roster arguing over who will get to go out to face Ronda. Stephanie says tonight there will be an eight-woman gauntlet match, and Ronda will have to face the winner. Stephanie introduces Alicia Fox and Bayley as the first two entries.

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– 8-Woman Gauntlet Match: The winner of this one faces Ronda for the RAW Women’s Title. Bayley starts off with a roll-up attempt on Alicia for a two count. Alicia fights back with strikes, but Bayley shuts her down with a belly to back suplex for a two count. Bayley starts selling a knee injury and Alicia strikes, but Bayley is able to roll up Alicia for the three count. Dana Brooke is out next, and she immediately starts working over Bayley and stomping on her. Dana starts working over Dana’s left knee now. Bayley comes back with a belly to belly suplex out of nowhere for the three count on Dana. Mickie James is in next. Mickie starts off strong and hits a swinging neckbreaker for a two count. Bayley starts to fight back, but Mickie shuts her down with a facebuster. Mickie goes to the top rope and she hits a splash for a two count. Bayley looks for a roll-up pin, but Mickie hits a kick to the face for another two count. Mickie hits a kick to the midsection and looks for a DDT, but Bayley reverses into a belly to back suplex. Bayley knees Mickie in the head, then she starts selling the knee injury gain. Bayley hits a splash, and then a running knee strike. Bayley goes to the top rope and hits the flying elbow. Bayley pins, but Mickie grabs the bottom rope to break the count. Bayley hits a neckbreaker, then she looks for the belly to belly suplex, but Mickie grabs her by the hair and Bayley backs off. Mickie targets Bayley’s knee, then hits a DDT for the three count. Ember Moon comes out next and goes at it with Mickie. Mickie hits a series of kicks off the bat, then she chokes Ember in the corner. Ember fights back, but Mickie blocks a kick and fires back with some strikes of her own. Mickie misses a shot, then Ember hits a springboard cross body for two count. Ember continues the offense and hits a series of kicks. Mickie fights back with a facebuster, then Mickie goes up to the top rope. Mickie goes flying off the top, but Ember hits her in mid-air with a knee. Ember goes up top and hits the Eclipse for the three count. Natalya comes out next and she immediately takes down Ember and looks for the Sharpshooter. Ember kicks her away, then boots her in the face for a two count. Natalya comes back and rolls up Ember for the three count, and Ember looks shocked. Ruby Riott is out next, and Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan are at ringside. Ruby drops Natalya and attempts a guillotine choke on the mat. Natalya fights up and slams Ruby down, then they both charge and clothesline each other down. Ruby gets up first and hits a knee to the face of Natalya for a two count. Natalya plays possum then slaps Ruby across the face and kicks her. Natalya hits a series of suplexes on Ruby, then throws her into the corner. Natalya looks for a spinning lariat, but Ruby ducks and throws Natalya down to the mat. Ruby Riott misses a shot off the turnbuckle and Natalya rolls her up for the three count. Sasha Banks is in next. Sasha starts off with a knee to the face of Natalya, then she hits more strikes. Sasha lays Natalya across the corner and hits a double knee strike for a two count. Natalya starts to fight back, but Sasha stuns her with a DDT For a two count. Natalya trips up Sasha and fights back with a running dropkick for a two count. Sasha fires back with a kick, but Natalya shuts her down with a clothesline for a two count. Natalya follows up with the Sharpshooter, but Natalya reaches the ropes and slams Natalya’s head into the turnbuckle. Sasha applies a single Boston crab, then she switches to the Banks Statement. Natalya fights out and hits a German suplex on Sasha. Banks fights back and hits a flying knee off the middle rope for a two count. Banks looks for the Banks Statement, but Natalya pulls her off by the hair. Banks looks for a DDT, but Natalya counters and slams Sasha down face-first. Natalya applies the Sharpshooter and Banks taps out.

Winner: Natalya

– Natalya now has a shot at Ronda Rousey’s RAW Women’s Title belt, and that match happens on next week’s RAW. Natalya checks on Sasha, and then Ronda Rousey comes out. Ronda rises Natalya’s hand and hugs her, then they shake hands. Natalya and Ronda head up the ramp together as RAW goes off the air. Cole announces Elias vs. Lashley for next week, plus an appearance from Paul Heyman, and Seth Rollins vs. Baron Corbin.

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[livelist button-title=”You Have Updates Available” max-per-page=”10″][live id=”66wykw” data-sort-time=”1544999635637″]WWE’s TLC 2018 pay-per-view took place at the SAP Center in San Jose, California.

TLC Kickoff Show:

– Jonathan Coachman welcomes us to the Kickoff Show, and he’s joined by Booker T, Sam Roberts, and Dave Otunga. Booker T criticizes Coach’s intro for not getting them over, so Booker does his own introduction. They run down the card for the show, then Coach introduces a video package looking at the split between Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose.

– Baron Corbin and Heath Slater are backstage with Jojo, and Jojo is practicing announcing Corbin as the permanent GM of RAW. Charlie Caruso walks in and asks Corbin what he thinks about the rumors about Braun Strowman showing up tonight at TLC to face Corbin. Corbin says Strowman isn’t showing up, and he’s above responding to rumors.

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– Buddy Murphy (c) vs. Cedric Alexander: Buddy Murphy’s Cruiserweight Title is on the line in this one. Murphy and Alexander trade holds in the opening moments until Alexander hits a huricanrana that sends Murphy to the outside. Back in the ring, Murphy misses a shot and Cedric answers with a dropkick for a two count. Buddy fights up and comes back with a knee to the face, and Cedric falls out to ringside. Back in the ring, Cedric turns it around with a series of strikes and then a tornado DDT. Buddy falls outside and Cedric dropkicks him int othe fan barricade. Back in the ring, they exchange move attempts until Cedric connects with a Michinouku Driver for a two count. Cedric wastes some time, and Buddy fights back and they trade strikes. Cedric hits an elbow in the corner and he goes up top, but Murphy catches him and superkicks him in the corner. Murphy then powerbombs Cedric off the turnbuckle for a two count. They fight out to the apron, and Cedric hits a Death Valley Driver on the corner of the apron. Cedric pins Murphy for a two count, then Cedric hits the Lumbar check. Cedric pins, but Murphy gets his foot on the rope to break the hold. Cedric misses a shot in the corner, and Buddy connects with a running knee to the face. Murphy hits Murphy’s Law for the three count to retain the TItle.

Winner & still Cruiserweight Champion: Buddy Murphy

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– Back at the Kickoff Show panel, they discuss the Ronda Rousey vs. Nia Jax match tonight.

– Becky Lynch is backstage for an interview. She says Asuka brought the fight to her on Tuesday, because she knows Becky is going to rip her head off. She adds that she’s going to rip off Charlotte’s head too. Becky says the deck is stacked against her, but she’s still changing the industry.

– Coachman introduces a video package looking at Lars Sullivan, and it ends with a message that Lars “is lurking.”

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– Elias is in the ring with his guitar for a song. He leads the crowd in a Walk With Elias chant, and then he talks about his guitar match with Bobby Lashley tonight. A guitar is shown hanging over the ring above Elias. Bobby Lashley and Lio Rush interrupt, and Lio tells Lashley to hit everyone with their favorite pose, and Lashley bends over and shows his butt.

– Bobby Lashley vs. Elias: This one is a ladder match, where the first person to grab the guitar hanging above the ring wins. The opening bell sounds and this one spills out to ringside early on, where Elias dropkicks a ladder into Lashley. Elias throws a ladder in the ring and starts climbing, but Lio Rush gets in the ring and distracts him. Lio escapes from Elias, and Lashley comes back in and starts brawling with Elias. Elias hits a knee to the face and Lashley is down. Elias sets up a ladder in one corner, then he pummels on Lashley in the opposite corner. Elias tries to whip Lashley into the ladder, but Lashley reverses and throws Elias into the ladder. Lashley continues the offense on Elias, then hits his stalling vertical suplex. Lashley picks up a ladder now and drops it onto Elias. Elias fights back and hits a mule kick in the corner, but Lashley shuts him down with a belly-to-belly overhead suplex onto a ladder. Lashley sets up a ladder and starts climbing, but Elias comes up from behind and powerbombs Lashley off of the ladder on to another ladder. Elias starts climbing, but Lio Rush runs in and distracts him. Elias pushes him away, then he reaches up and grabs the guitar for the win.

Winner: Elias

– After the match, Elias wants to his Lashley with the guitar, but Lio rush gets involved, which leads to Lashley hitting a spinebuster on Elias. Lio Rush hits a frogsplash off the top on Elias, then Lashley smashes the guitar over Elias’ back.

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– Back at the Kickoff Show panel, they show some replays from SmackDown and discuss the SmackDown Women’s Title match tonight. Coach wishes everyone Happy Holidays and sends us to TLC, starting now.

WWE TLC 2018:

– TLC opens up with a video package that starts off narrated by Becky Lynch. We see footage of the feuds leading up to Ambrose vs. Rollins; Rousey vs. Jax; Bryan vs. Styles; Corbin vs. Strowman; and the SmackDown Women’s Title match.

– Michael Cole welcomes us to the finale WWE pay-per-view of the year. Cole announces the attendance as 13,408.

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– R-Truth & Carmella vs. Alicia Fox & Jinder Mahal: Truth and Carmella perform a song and cut a brief promo before the match. The Singh Brothers are at ringside in Jinder’s corner. This one is the finals of the Mixed Match Challenge tournament. Truth and Jinder start this one off, and Jinder takes control early on after a hip toss. Truth comes back with a flying cross-body for a two count. Truth rolls up Jinder with a couple of pin-attempts, and then Alicia Fox and Carmella tag in. Truth and Carmella both hip toss Jinder and Alicia to clear the ring, then they have a dance break. The Singh Brothers come in and they try to out-dance Truth and Carmella, but Truth throws them both out of the ring. Fox attacks Carmella from behind, then hits a neckbreaker. Fox follows up with a Northern Lights suplex for a two count, then she applies a chin lock. Carmella fights out, and Truth and Jinder tag in. Truth hits a clothesline on Jinder, followed up by a spinning heel kick. Truth gets distracted by Sunil Singh on the apron, which leads to Jinder hitting a kick. Truth comes back with a spinning forearm shot, then Alicia tags herself in and starts yelling at Truth. Alicia kicks Truth and goes for an axe kick, but Truth dodges it and Carmella kicks Alicia in the face. Carmella pins but Jinder breaks up the pin. Truth dumps Jinder outside and hits a dropkick through the ropes. Back in the ring, Carmella puts Alicia in the Code of Silence for the win via submission.

Winners: R-Truth & Carmella

– Truth and Carmella celebrate on the turnbuckles after the match as we go to replays. Truth and Carmella do an in-ring interview after the match. Part of winning the tournament is they win a vacation to anywhere they want. R-Truth says he already picked where they’re going on vacation – to WWE Headquarters in Connecticut. Carmella doesn’t seem excited about Truth’s choice.

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– The Bar (c) vs. The Usos vs. The New Day: Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods will represent The New Day in this one. Kofi and Sheamus start this one off, and Sheamus hits a running shoulder block to take control early on. Sheamus looks for a suplex, but Kofi fights out and hits a dropkick, then tags in Woods. The aprons clear as everyone hits the ring, and when the dust settles Sheamus hits the Irish Curse backbreaker on Woods. Cesaro tags in and they hit a double kick on Woods for a two count. Sheamus tags back in for a double clothesline on Woods. Sheamus pummels on Woods in the corner, but Woods fights him off and crotches Sheamus on the top rope. Woods then kicks Sheamus off the rope, then Kofi and Cesaro get the tags. Kofi hits the ring and hits a series of strikes on Cesaro. Kofi follows up with the boom drop. Kofi looks for the Trouble In Paradise, but Cesaro ducks, then Jimmy Uso tags himself in.This leads to Uso dropping both Cesaro and Kofi. Jey tags in and goes at it with Kofi now. Jey hits a superkick on Kofi, Woods, Sheamus, and then Cesaro. The Usos hit the pop-up Samoan Drop for a two count on Kofi. Cesaro tags himself in and throws Uso outside. Cesaro goes at it with Kofi on the mat now. Cesaro swings Kofi and then applies the Sharpshooter. Woods comes in and hits a DDT on Cesaro to break it up. Sheamus tags in and hits a big boot on Woods, then he knocks Uso off the apron. Sheamus looks for the big boot on Kofi, but Kofi ducks it and drops Sheamus. Kofi hits a double stomp on Sheamus, then Woods tags in. Kofi in the Trouble In Paradise on Sheamus, then Woods hits a flying elbow drop for a two count. Cesaro takes out Woods and both Usos, then Kofi drops Cesaro. Kofi hits a dive off the top down onto Cesaro and The Usos at ringside, while Woods and Sheamus go at it in the ring. A distraction from Cesaro leads to Sheamus hitting the big boot on Woods for the three count.

Winners & still Tag Team Champions: The Bar

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– We see a promo video about Vince McMahon coming back on RAW to “shake things up.” Cole says one of the reasons Vince is coming back is because of Baron Corbin’s performance as acting RAW GM. Cole shows us footage of Corbin, McIntyre and Lashley attacking Strowman last month.

– Heath Slater comes out to the ring to perform his duties as a WWE referee for this upcoming Tables, Ladders and Chairs match.

– Baron Corbin vs. Braun Strowman: Before the match, Corbin cuts a brief promo and orders the ref to call for the opening bell. Corbin says when the ref’s count reaches 10, Corbin will become the permanent GM of RAW by default when Strowman doesn’t show up. Braun Strowman’s music hits, and Slater stops counting. Strowman walks out with a sling still over his right arm. Strowman gets on the apron, and he’s got a mic. Strowman points out that there are no disqualifications in this match, so if anyone in the back is sick and tired of dealing with a crappy GM, they can come out and help him and it’s perfectly legal. Apollo Crews shows up, and he’s got a steel chair. Bobby Roode and Chad Gable show up with steel chairs too, and Finn Balor shows up too. They all step up on the aprons and surround Corbin. Corbin starts yelling at Slater, and Slater rips off his referee shirt and punches Corbin. The other wrestlers get in the ring with the steel chairs and start hitting him one by one. Corbin falls out of the ring and starts to retreat up the ramp, but then Kurt Angle comes out on the stage and blocks off Corbin. Kurt picks up a steel chair and nails Corbin with it a few times and chases him back into the ring. Roode and Gable double team Corbin with a neckbreaker and moonsault, then Crews hits a frogsplash off the top rope on him. Kurt then hits the Olympic Slam on Corbin, and Balor hits the Coup De Grace. Slater puts his referee shirt back on, and then Strowman puts his foot on Corbin’s chest for the three count.

Winner: Braun Strowman

– Jojo announces that Corbin is no longer the General Manager of RAW. Strowman has earned a shot at Brock Lesnar’s Universal Title at Royal Rumble next month.

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– Michael Cole talks about the feud between Natalya and Ruby Riott, and introduces a video package looking at their history.

– Natalya vs. Ruby Riott: This one is a tables match, and the Riott Squad is at ringside with a table with a sticker of Jim Neidhart on it. The opening bell sounds and Natalya starts off strong in this one. Natalya goes to spear Ruby off the apron, but Liv Morgan shoves Ruby and takes the spear, and Liv crashes through a table at ringside by herself. Ruby checks on Liv at ringside before getting back in the ring. Natalya hits a right hand, then a German suplex that sends Ruby rolling back out to ringside. Sarah Logan gets on the apron, but Natalya kicks her off. Natalya rolls outside and beats down Ruby on the floor. Natalya tries to powerbomb Ruby through a table at ringside, but Ruby fights out. Logan gets involved, so Natalya powerbombs Logan through the table instead. Ruby comes back and knocks Natalya into the ring apron face-first. Ruby puts Natalya on the table with the Jim Neidhart sticker on it, and Ruby says that Jim would be ashamed of Natalya. Ruby sets up the table in the corner of the ring, then tries to throw Natalya through it, but Natalya stops and drops Ruby. Natalya applies the Sharpshooter on Ruby, although there are no submissions in a tables match. Ruby pushes the table in the corner so it falls on the back of Natalya’s head to break the Sharpshooter. Ruby goes to set up the table on the mat, but Natalya picks her up and hits an electric chair drop. Natalya goes out to ringside to grab another table to put in the ring, and this one has a sticker of Ruby Riott on it. Natalya grabs what loks like Jim Neidhart’s old jacket from under the ring and puts it on. Back in the ring, Natalya kicks Ruby in the face and then sets up the other table in the ring. Natalya is slow to set up the table, and Ruby Riott hits her with a boot to the face. Ruby goes up top, but Natalya stops her and they fight on the turnbuckle now. Ruby looks for a Frankensteiner off the turnbuckle, but Natalya blocks it and powerbombs Ruby off the turnbuckle through the table for the win.

Winner: Natalya

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– Michael Cole and Corey Graves talk about RAW and SmackDown both trying to recruit Lars Sullivan, and they aren’t sure which brand he chose yet.

– Drew McIntyre vs. Finn Balor: Balor starts off with a chop to the chest of Drew, but Drew no-sells it and throttles Balor into the corner then lays into him with strikes. Balor fights back and starts targeting Drew’s knee. Drew fights back and hits a series of kicks and chops to the chest of Balor in the corner. Drew wastes some time talking trash, and Balor starts kicking out his knee. McIntyre comes back with a belly to belly overhead suplex. Drew is selling his knee, but he continues the offense with a stalling vertical suplex. Balor starts to fight back and he hits a running forearm shot. Finn tackles Drew down then hits a double stomp to the chest. Balor follows up with chops to the chest and a tornado DDT. Balor clotheslines Drew to the outside, then Balor hits a suicide dive on Drew on the floor. Back in the ring, Drew comes back with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker for a two count. Drew talks some trash and Balor fires back with a kick. Drew looks for the reverse Alabama Slam, but Balor fights out and rolls up Drew for a two count. Balor hits a kick to the face, then he goes up top. Drew gets up and pummels on Balor in the corner. Drew hits an inverted DDT off the middle rope for a two count. Drew tosses Finn out to ringside now. Drew steps out and Balor starts hitting series of kicks on him, but Drew shuts him down with a clothesline on the apron. Drew hits a headbutt, then throws Finn in the ring. While the ref is checking on Finn, Dolph Ziggler comes out of nowhere and hits a superkick on Drew at ringside. Ziggler grabs a steel chair, but Drew kicks the chair into Ziggler’s face. Drew throws Dolph into the ring, then he brings in a steel chair. Finn Balor ends up dropkicking the chair into Drew, then Balor hits the Coup De Grace for the three count.

Winner: Finn Balor

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– Rey Mysterio vs. Randy Orton: This one is a chairs match. Orton starts off with boots to the midsection of Rey, then he throws him out to ringside. Randy grabs a steel chair, but Rey stops him with a kick and then he bashes Orton with a steel chair of his own. Orton rolls back in the ring, and Rey follows and continues hitting him with the steel chair. Rey brings another chair in the ring, and Orton is able to turn it around and he drops Rey in the corner. Orton looks for a suplex, but Rey fights out and dumps Orton out to ringside. Rey follows up with a splash with a steel chair onto Orton on the ringside floor, and that one looks like it hurt Rey too. Rey sits Orton down on a chair and pummels on him, then Rey climbs up to the apron. Rey looks for a seated senton, but Orton dodges it and Rey crashes into the chair by himself. Rey gets up and starts hitting Rey with a steel chair, then he clears off one of the announce tables. Orton lays a steel chair on the announce table, then he walks over and picks up Rey. Orton hits a Facebuster on Rey onto the chair on the table. Orton starts throwing a bunch of chairs into the ring. Orton takes Rey back in the ring and he tries to throw Rey into a chair in the corner, but Rey reverses into a hurricanrana into the chair instead. Rey looks to follow up with a shot off the ropes, but Orton catches him with a spinning powerslam for a two count. Rey fights away from Orton and then kicks him in the head. Rey goes flying off the top for a splash, but Orton throws a chair at him to knock him out of mid-air. Orton wastes some time and Rey fights back with a kick to the head, and then a chair shot. Rey hits the 619, then Rey goes up top. Orton meets Rey there and takes out his leg. Orton slams Rey’s head into a chair, and then Orton unfolds four chairs side by side in the ring. It looks like Orton wants to RKO him on the chairs, but Rey fights free and kicks him. Rey drops Orton into the chairs, then Rey takes Orton down with a headscissor into a small package pin for the three count.

Winner: Rey Mysterio

– Rey runs up the ramp to celebrate as Orton throws a tantrum in the ring.

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[live id=”db2ad” data-sort-time=”1545011757632″]- Finn Balor is backstage for an interview about his win over Drew, when Dolph Ziggler interrupts. Balor gets in Ziggler’s face, then Ziggler hits him with a cheap shot and throws Balor into some boxes. Ziggler walks off and Balor doesn’t look happy.

– Michael Cole introduces a video package looking at the feud between Ronda Rousey and Nia Jax.

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– Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Nia Jax: Tamina is at ringside in Nia’s corner. The opening bell sounds and Ronda starts off strong with strikes and an armbar attempt. Nia fights out and powerbombs Ronda down. Nia throws Ronda into the corner and hits a splash. Nia follows up with an elbow drop for a one count. Nia throws Ronda into the ring post, then slams her arm into the post. Nia hits a headbutt, and then she goes for a leg drop but Ronda rolls out of the way. Ronda goes for a front face lock, and then Ronda spins around Nia and goes for a rear choke. Ronda tries to go for an armbar instead, but Nia gets to the ropes. Nia rolls outside and takes Ronda with her, slamming Ronda into the fan barricade. Back in the ring, Nia tries to lock in the Cobra Clutch, but Ronda gets out and knocks Nia out to ringside. Ronda geos up top and hits a flying cross body off the top onto Nia on the floor. Back in the ring, Ronda hits a series of strikes on Nia and a leaping knee to the face. Ronda hits a Superman punch for a two count. Ronda hits a flying cross body off the top, but Nia catches her and hits the Samoan Drop for a two count. Nia whips Ronda into the corner and she follows up with a splash. Nia looks for a Samoan Drop off the turnbuckle, but Ronda escapes. Ronda powerbombs Nia off the turnbuckle for a two count. Ronda looks for an armbar, but Tamina causes a distraction on the apron. Nia attacks Ronda from behind, but then she misses a right hand attempt. Ronda catches her arm and applies the armbar for the win via submission.

Winner & still RAW Women’s Champion: Ronda Rousey

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– Nia Jax turns down an interview backstage, then she runs into Becky Lynch. Becky asks Nia if she remembers when she broke her face, then she kicks Nia and elbows her in the face. Becky walks off as Tamina runs over.

– We go to a video package looking at the feud between Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles over the WWE Championship, and AJ’s run as WWE Champion before Bryan.

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[live id=”m44alp” data-sort-time=”1545014653255″]- AJ Styles does an interview backstage saying that some fans are writing him off because the “new” Daniel Bryan will do anything it takes to win. AJ says the new and old Daniel Bryan are both beatable, and tonight AJ has a Phenomenal Forearm with Bryan’s name on it. [/live]

 

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– Daniel Bryan (c) vs. AJ Styles: Daniel Bryan’s WWE Title is on the line in this one. The opening bell sounds, and Bryan rolls outside to waste some time and avoid AJ. Bryan gets back in the ring, but again refuses to engage AJ and he rolls back outside to waste time. Bryan gets back in the ring, and this time AJ gets a hold of him in the corner and lays into him with punches and chops. Bryan misses a shot and AJ hits a headscissor takedown. Bryan comes back with a kick, and then AJ misses a dropkick. Bryan runs the ropes and AJ connects with his second dropkick attempt. AJ dumps Bryan out to ringside and he looks for a suicide dive, but Bryan kicks AJ out of mid-air. Bryan throws AJ into the fan barricade, and then back in the ring for some strikes in the corner. Bryan applies a surfboard submission until AJ grabs the bottom rope to break the hold. Bryan follows up with some headbutts to AJ, then a very loud chop to AJ’s chest. AJ starts firing back, but Bryan shuts him down with a shot to the ribs. Bryan continues to work over AJ’s ribs now, then he dumps him out to ringside. AJ climbs back in and the ref allows AJ a moment to recover on the ropes. AJ and Bryan trade strikes now. Bryan dodges a shot and they trade pin attempts now. Bryan drops AJ face-first into the turnbuckle, then he hits a series of running knees and dropkicks. AJ fires back with a clothesline, and then he pummels on Bryan in the corner. AJ stomps on Bryan until the ref momentarily breaks it up. Bryan gets up and AJ hits a spinning back fist for a two count. Bryan tries to beg for mercy, but AJ isn’t buying it and he connects with a knee to the head for a two count. They scramble in the corner and Bryan latches on to AJ, then connects a series of knees to the face. AJ is down on his knees now, and Byan hits the Yes Kicks on him. Bryan connects with all of his kicks and then pins for a two count. AJ fights back and looks for the Phenomenal Forearm, but Bryan gets his leg up so AJ stops shot. AJ takes Bryan down and starts slamming his knee around the ring post. Bryan starts fighting back with strikes in the corner, and then he goes for the Frankensteiner off the top. AJ rolls through and looks for the Styles Clash, but Bryan kicks his way out. AJ grabs on to Bryan’s leg and applies a single leg crab. Bryan breaks free and he looks for the Yes Lock on AJ. Bryan repeatedly elbows AJ in the ribs and then applies the Yes Lock. AJ fights out and they trade pin attempts now. Bryan hits a kick to the head, and AJ comes back with the Pele kick. Bryan attempts a running knee, but AJ shuts him down with a dropkick. AJ hits a springboard 450 splash for a two count. AJ follows up with the Calf Crusher, and Bryan screams in pain. Bryan fights over to the bottom rope to break the hold, then he rolls outside for a breather. AJ follows him to ringside and hits an elbow to the face, and then a Phenomenal Forearm off the fan barricade. AJ rolls Bryan back in the ring, and AJ waits on the apron for Bryan to get to his feet. AJ springboards off the top, but Bryan dodges him. AJ catches Bryan in a small package pin for a two count, and Bryan reverses it into a small package pin of his own for the three count.

Winner & still WWE Champion: Daniel Bryan

– AJ looks shocked at the finish as Bryan heads up the ram with his WWE Title belt.

– Ronda Rousey is backstage chatting with Natalya. Natalya leaves and Ronda does an interview where she tells Nia that payback is a bitch.

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[live id=”ylx3op” data-sort-time=”1545015027114″]- A singles match between Finn Balor and Dolph Ziggler is announced for RAW tomorrow night.

– Michael Cole introduces a video package looking at the feud between Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose, and the break-up of The Shield.

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[live id=”gs629a” data-sort-time=”1545016872318″]- Seth Rollins (c) vs. Dean Ambrose: Seth Rollins’ Intercontinental Title is on the line in this one. The opening bell sounds and Rollins pie-faces Ambrose before they lock up. They run the ropes and Rollins drops Ambrose with a running elbow to the face. Rollins follows up wih some right hands up against the ropes. Rollins follows up with a flying clothesline and then a running elbow to the face in the corner. Rollins hits another one, and then he goes for a third, but Ambrose rolls outside for a breather. Rollins follows him outside, and Ambrose slams Seth face-first onto the announce table. Back in the ring, Ambrose continues the offense and pummels on Rollins. Ambrose hits a clothesline for a two count, and then he hits a flying elbow off the middle rope for another two count. Ambrose continues the assault until Rollins dodges a shot and drops the challenger face-first into the turnbuckle. Ambrose gets back up and starts working over Rollins’ knee. Ambrose wastes some time talking trash, and Rollins hits a neckbreaker. Rollins hits a leg drop and Ambrose rolls out to ringside. Back in the ring, Rollins follows up with the Sling Blade and a Blockbuster. Rollins is still selling his knee and is slow to get up. Rollins clotheslines Ambrose outside and hits a suicide dive on him. Rollins goes back in the ring and hits a second suicide dive on Ambrose. Back in the ring, Rollins goes up top and Ambrose meets him there with punches. Rollins looks for a sunset flip powrbomb, but Rollins’ knee gives out and he falls. Ambrose doesn’t take advantage, and Rollins gets up and hits the buckle bomb for a two count. Rollins hits a kick to the body, and Ambrose fires back with a knee to Rollins’ ribs. They trade right hands in the middle of the ring now. Rollins hits a headbutt and a kick, but then he misses a kick and Ambrose hits a facebuster for a two count. Ambrose goes up top and Rollins joins him. Ambrose crotches Rollins on the top rope and then clotheslines him off for a two count. The crowd appears to be chanting “this is boring.” Ambrose misses a shot and Rollins fires back with some strikes. Rollins goes for a frogsplash but Ambrose gets the knees up to block it. Rollins blocks a Dirty Deeds attempt, but Ambrose still drops him with a boot to the face. Ambroe goes up top, but Rollins runs up and hits a superplex and a Falcon Arrow for a two count. Rollins connects with some right hands and then he goes for a superkick, but Ambroe pleads for mercy and Rollins stops. Rollins ends up hitting a spinning elbow to the face, then he follows up with a kick to the head. Rollins and Ambrose fight out to ringside now, and Rollins powerbombs Ambrose into the fan barricade. Rollins takes Ambrose back in the ring, then he talks some trash to Ambrose. Rollins calls him a “piece of sh-t” which gets censored on the WWE Network. Rollins goes for a running knee, but Ambrose stops him with a kick to the midsection and the Dirty Deeds for the three count.

Winner & new Intercontinental Champion: Dean Ambrose

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– Ambrose celebrates with his Intercontinental Title belt as we go to a promo for RAW, the Tribute To The Troops, and The New Day hosting a year-end recap on the WWE Network.

– Michael Cole introduces a video package looking at the SmackDown Women’s Title picture, with Becky defending her Title tonight against Charlotte and Asuka.

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– Becky Lynch (c) vs. Charlotte vs. Asuka: This one is a Tables, Ladders, Chairs match. The opening bell sounds and Asuka starts off strong with kicks on Becky and Charlotte. Asuka hits the running hip attack on Charlotte in the corner. Becky fights back and drops Asuka, then she goes at it with Charlotte. Asuka and Charlotte both go outside and throw ladders in the ring. Charlotte kicks Asuka’s ladder into her and Asuka falls down at ringside. Becky starts sliding a table in the ring, but Charlotte stomps on the table and the opposite end of the table seems to hit Becky in the face. Asuka comes in the ring but Charlotte slams her face into a table in the corner. Charlotte looks for a spear, but Asuka catches her with a facebuster. Asuka and Becky fight up in the turnbuckle now, and Asuka throws Becky down by her hair onto a ladder. Becky hits the ladder hard and she rolls outside to recover. Asuka starts climbing the ladder in the ring, but Charlotte stops her and repeatedly slams her face into the ladder. Charlotte starts climbing, but Asuka powerbombs Charlotte off the ladder into a table leaning up in the corner. The table breaks at the very bottom, and Charlotte’s head took a lot of the impact. Asuka starts climbing the ladder, but Becky comes back in and dropkicks her down. Becky starts climbing, but Asuka pulls her off and slams her down. Asuka hits the running hip attack on Becky to knock her out to ringside, and then Charlotte comes over with a steel chair and nails Asuka with it. Asuka falls outside, and Charlotte goes up to the top rope. Charlotte hits a moonsault off the top onto Asuka and Becky at ringside. Charlotte sets up a table at ringside, then Becky nails her with a steel chair. Becky tees off on Charlotte and Asuka with the chair. Becky grabs a ladder as Asuka is laying on an announce table. Becky lays Charlotte on the announce table next to Asuka, then Becky climbs the big ladder at ringside. Becky goes up to the second-top rung, and then goes flying down with a leg drop. Asuka rolls out of the way, but Becky’s whole torso lands on Charlotte and the table doesn’t break immediately, which looks painful for Charlotte. Back in the ring, Asuka starts climbing the ladder until Becky runs in and stops her. Charlotte comes back in the ring with a kendo stick and she tees off on both of them. Charlotte starts climbing the ladder, but she stops to hit Asuka with the kendo stick some more. Charlotte follows her out to ringside, but Becky comes over and hits a suplex on Charlotte into the fan barricade. Asuka picks up the kendo stick and drops Becky with it. Asuka wastes some time celebrating, and Charlotte spears her into the fan barricade. Back in the ring, Becky is climbing the ladder until Charlotte runs in and stops her. Becky and Charlotte trade strikes in the middle of the ring now until Becky tackles her and pummels on her. They fight out to ringside and brawl in front of the announce tables. Charlotte hits a series of chops to the chest, then she lays Becky on a table and slaps her across the face. Charlotte goes up to the top rope and hits a senton bomb on Lynch through the table on the floor. Back in the ring, Charlotte and Asuka climb the ladder and trade punches. Becky comes back in the ring with another ladder, and she sets it up next to the other ladder. Charlotte knocks Asuka down, and Becky runs up the ladder and starts trading right hands with Charlotte. Ronda Rousey then runs down the ramp and gets in the ring. Ronda shoves the ladder over and knocks both Charlotte and Becky down. Ronda heads to the back while Charlotte and Becky are down on the floor. Asuka gets up and starts climbing the ladder. Asuka grabs the Women’s Title belt to win the match.

Winner & new SmackDown Women’s Champion: Asuka

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[live id=”ta52jb” data-sort-time=”1542673523064″]The November 19th edition of WWE RAW took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA, and was the first episode after Survivor Series 2018.

– Baron Corbin is in the ring to kick off tonight’s show. He talks about RAW beating SmackDown at Survivor Series, and then he introduces his boss, Stephanie McMahon. Stephanie comes out and gets in the ring, and she’s got a mic. Stephanie talks about the “RAW family” decimating SmackDown last night. Corbin brings up that Stephanie said she’d consider making him the permanent RAW GM after Survivor Series. Braun Strowman comes out to interrupt. Strowman wants his shot at Corbin, and Stephanie books a match between the two for TLC. Stephanie says if Corbin wins he will become permanent RAW GM, but if he loses then he also loses all authority on RAW. If Strowman wins, he’ll get a shot at the Universal Title. Strowman picks the stipulation for this match with Corbin, and he decides that their match at TLC will be Tables, Ladders, Chairs match. Stephanie ends up booking a six-man tag match for tonight: Braun, Finn Balor and Elias vs. Corbin, Lashley and Drew McIntyre — and that match starts right now.

– Finn Balor, Braun Strowman & Elias vs. Bobby Lashley, Baron Corbin, & Drew McIntyre: Elias does a song on the stage before the match. This one is an elimination match. Corbin and McIntyre start this one off with a collar and elbow tie up. Strowman overpowers McIntyre and drops him, then Finn tags in and Braun slams him on to McIntyre. Finn and Drew brawl out to ringside and Drew slams Finn on the fan barricade. Back in the ring, Lashley tags in and hits some suplexes on Balor. Corbin tags in now and hits the Deep Six on Finn for a two count. Finn starts to fire up and hits a suicide dive on Lashley and Corbin at ringside. Back in the ring, McIntyre tags in and drops Balor for the three count. Balor is now eliminated. Elias comes in and goes at it with Drew now. Drew tosses Elias across the ring, then he tags in Lashley. Lashley hits a belly to belly overhead suplex on Elias. Corbin tags in and stomps on Elias in the corner. Elias starts to fight back with right hands, but Elias puts him back down with a shot in the corner. Corbin keeps Elias grounded in the mat, while Braun brawls with Drew and Bobby at ringside. Elias fights off Corbin, then he gets into it with Lio Rush on the apron, which leads to Lashley spearing Elias. Braun and Drew come in and Drew gets the upper hand this time. Lashley comes in now and continues the offense on Braun. Corbin tags back in and applies a chin lock to Braun. Braun finally throws Corbin off of him and then tackles him down. Braun knocks Lashley and Drew off the apron, and then he hits a splash on Corbin in the corner. Braun runs around the ring and tackles Lashley and McIntyre, then he gets back in the ring and hits the powerslam on Corbin for the three count. Corbin is eliminated now. Drew and Lashley get in the ring now and lay into Braun with a steel chair. The ref calls for the bell.

Winners via DQ: Finn Balor, Braun Strowman & Elias

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– Braun falls out to ringside, and Lashley spears him on the floor. Drew pummels on Braun while he’s down. They whip Braun into the ring steps then hit him a few more times. Braun starts to fight back and he grabs Corbin, but Drew drops him again with the Claymore Kick. Lashley and Drew take their time beating on Braun now and they continue to throw him against the ring steps. Corbin comes over with a steel chair and nails Braun with a steel chair. Strowman appears to be bleeding from his elbow now, as Corbin takes off his belt. They tie the belt to Braun’s arm and they hold his arm across the ring steps, then Corbin picks up the other part of the ring steps and hits Braun’s arm with it to crush his arm. They finally leave Braun alone and he starts getting to his feet and hobbling to the back.

– We go to a replay of Dean Ambrose talking trash to Seth Rollins last week.

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[live id=”bffjyb” data-sort-time=”1542679747141″]- Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins comes out to the ring and gets on the mic. Seth starts talking about Dean turning his back on him, but not having the guts to come down to the ring again and face him like a man. Rollins talks about fighting Ambrose at TLC, but says he doesn’t want to wait until TLC, because he’s feeling aggressive right now. Ambrose appears on the big screen and says he’s not going to give Rollins what he wants. Ambrose says the people didn’t know what The Shield was like when the cameras were off, and now they’re all going to get what they deserve. Ambrose says that because of what Roman Reigns did in the Shield, he has to answer to the man upstairs. And because of what Rollins did, he has to answer to Ambrose. Ambrose tells Rollins to come get him, and Rollins exits the ring and runs up the ramp. Rollins runs to the back and looks for Ambrose, but can’t find him. Rollins fights some security guards in his way, and then he runs off to look for Ambrose again.

– We go to the broadcast table, where Renee Young says she doesn’t know what her husband Ambrose is thinking right now. [/live]

 

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– Sasha Banks & Bayley vs. Nia Jax & Tamina: Alexa Bliss is on commentary for this one. Sasha and Bayley are able to get in some offense early on, but Nia and Tamina are able to shut them down and take control after a double-team. Tamina and Nia beat down Sasha in the corner, but Sasha finally comes back with a double knee strike on Tamina, then Bayley gets the tag. Bayley starts off strong, but Nia gets the tag and they double team her. Nia slams Bayley down and pins, but Sasha breaks it up. Nia fights off Sasha, then turns her attention back to Bayley. Bayley looks for a sleeper, but Nia throws her down and then hits the Samoan Drop for the three count.

Winners: Nia Jax & Tamina

– Charlie Caruso is backstage for an interview, but Dean Ambrose pops up on the monitor behind her to interrupt. Dean says before she interrupts more of her RAW heroes, they should send Rollins to come find him. Dean then walks into a dark room that appears to be a boiler room.

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– Back from the break, Rollins goes searching for Ambrose. Rollins can’t find him, but he finds that Ambrose spraypainted “Burn It Down” on a wall.

– The broadcast team shows us some still shots of Big Show choking Drake Maverick at Survivor Series, and appearing to make him urinate in his pants. We go back to the catering area, where we see Maverick in line getting some food with wrestlers behind him. Rhyno and Slater crack some jokes and say they should get Maverick some diapers. Maverick freaks out, and Chad Gable walks over and tells him not to get ‘pissed.’ Roode walks over and joins in on the jokes on Maverick. Maverick throws his food plate down and storms off.

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– The Revival vs. Lucha House Party: This match will be under “lucha house rules,” which means all three members of the Lucha team are able to compete. Dawson starts off with strikes on Kalisto, but Kalisto connects with a dropkick and then Wilder tags in. The Luchas do a triple team on Wilder as Metalik tags in. Kalisto tags back in and Wilder connects with a shot, then he tags Dawson back in. Dawson takes Kalisto down, then he starts working over Kalisto’s knee. Dorado tags in and cleans house now. Dorado hits a springboard moonsault on Wilder, then he drops Dawson to the outside. Dorado and Wilder go at it on the mat now. A distraction from the other Lucha members, leads to Dorado hitting a shooting star press on Wilder for the three count.

Winners: Lucha House Party

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– Still to come: Natalya vs. Ruby Riott

– Michael Cole introduces a video package looking at Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte last night at Survivor Series.

– Seth Rollins does an interview in the back saying he’s going to find Ambrose and hurt him. Rollins says what Ambrose said about him was fine, but what he said about Roman Reigns getting what he deserves was too far.

– WWE Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey comes out to the ring, and she gets a mic. Ronda addresses her match with Charlotte and Survivor Series last night, and says that right now you’re seeing her on her worst day, and she’s still the baddest bitch on the planet. Ronda says she’s never backed down from a fight before, and she wants a fight right now. Baron Corbin comes out and tries to calm down Ronda, but Ronda demands that he goes back and finds her a challenge right now. Ronda gets in Corbin’s face and says maybe he wants to try taking the Women’s Title. Corbin says he’ll let Ronda defend her Title tonight, and we’ll find out her opponent next.

– Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Mickie James: Mickie comes out and will challenge Ronda for the Women’s Title. The opening bell sounds and Ronda tosses her into the corner and connects with some punches. The referee tells Ronda to back off, which leads to Mickie connecting with some kicks. Mickie hits a series of kicks and knees now, and she stomps on the Champion while she’s down. Ronda fights up and hits a series of slams on Mickie. Ronda locks in the arm bar and Mickie taps out for the finish.

Winner & still Women’s Champion: Ronda Rousey

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– After the match, Nia Jax and Tamina come out on the stage to confront Ronda Rousey. They have a brief stare-down, then Tamina and Nia head to the back.

– We go to a video package looking at Daniel Bryan vs. Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series last night.

– Corey Graves talks about Survivor Series being held in Survivor Series next year. We go to a shot of the outside of the arena, and Cole introduces a preview of the new movie about Paige.

– Bobby Roode & Chad Gable vs. The Authors of Pain: This one is a non-title match. Drake Maverick is at ringside. Rezar and Akam take turns beating on Gable in the opening moments of this one. Gable starts to fight up and looks for a sleeper on Rezar, but Rezar throws him down and hits a spinebuster. Rezar misses a shot in the corner and Roode gets the tag. Roode knocks Akam off the apron, then he pummels on Rezar. Roode knocks Akam off the apron again, then he spears Rezar in the corner. Roode hits a forearm shot for a pin attempt on Rezar. Rezar backs Roode into the corner and Akam tags in for the double team. Akam misses a shot and Roode capitlizes with the Blockbuster off the middle rope. Gable tags back in and they look for a double team, but Akam fights off Roode. Gable comes flying off the top and rolls up Akam out of nowhere for the three count.

Winners: Bobby Roode & Chad Gable

– We go backstage for another segment with Dean Ambrose, who is somewhere deep in the arena. Ambrose says all Rollins is doing is running around looking for him like a lunatic, and being whiney. Ambrose says Rollins broke the bond between brothers, and if Rollins finds him Ambrose will break him. Ambrose says he smells something really bad, and it could either be the smell of Rollins’ fear, the smell of Los Angeles, or the fans in the building. Ambrose says if Rollins finds him, there will be no apology, he’s just going to burn it down.

– Up next: Natalya vs. Ruby Riott

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– Seth Rollins is shown leaving the arena with his luggage. Rollins says he has a flight to catch, and obviously Ambrose doesn’t want to be found. Rollins says next time he sees Ambrose he’s going to stomp his face into the ground.

– Michael Cole introduces a video package looking at the feud between Ruby Riott and Natalya.

– Natalya vs. Ruby Riott: Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan are at ringside for this one. The opening bell sounds and Natalya drops Ruby with a double-leg, then pummels on her. Ruby fights back with some punches and forearm shots of her own. Natalya comes back with a dropkick and then she looks for the Sharpshooter, but Ruby escapes and rolls outside. A distraction from Liv and Sarah leads to Ruby hitting a facebuster on Natalya. Ruby follows up with a flying elbow drop on Natalya for a two count. Natalya stars to fight back and she locks Ruby in the Sharpshooter, but Liv Morgan breaks it up while Sarah distracts the ref. Natalya drops Liv and rolls up Ruby in a small package for the three count.

Winner: Natalya

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– Michael Cole shows us a replay of Corbin, Lashley and McIntyre beating down Strowman earlier tonight. Cole tells us Strowman has been taken to a local medical facility, and he is suffering from a shattered elbow.

– We see Dean Ambrose walking through the hallways, and he’s heading to the gorilla position.

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[live id=”meqknk” data-sort-time=”1542686561295″]- Dean Ambrose heads down to the ring. Ambrose gets on the mic and talks about the fans wishing they could see Rollins get his hands on him. Ambrose trashes the fans, and says his reasons for turning on The Shield were justified. As Ambrose is talking, we see on the big screen that Seth Rollins is back in the arena. Rollins runs through the hallways towards the ramp and he runs down to the ring. Rollins hits the ring and tackles Ambrose then pummels on him. He dumps Ambrose outside and hits a dive on him on the floor. Ambrose tries to escape through the crowd, but Rollins catches him and throws him back to ringside. Rollins connects with a kick, but then Ambrose comes back with a low blow on Rollins. Ambrose taunts Rollins and then hits the Dirty Deeds on him. Ambrose starts to leave, then he heads back to the ring and hits the DDT on Ambrose again. Ambrose leaves Rollins laying as RAW goes off the air. [/live]

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