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7 Takeaways From WWE RAW (3/11)

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7 Takeaways From WWE RAW (3/11)
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The March 11th, 2019 episode of WWE RAW aired live from the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. It was the first episode of RAW following WWE Fastlane 2019. Here are 7 takeaways from the show:

The Shield Said Goodbye, Lesnar Will Return To RAW Next Week

The Shield kicked off this week’s episode of RAW and got a great reaction from the crowd. Last night at Fastlane, Ambrose, Rollins, and Reigns defeated Corbin, Lashley, and McIntyre in the main event.

Reigns said that he hasn’t had a 1 vs. 1 match in over 5 months and will be competing tonight. Roman brought up Rollins battling Lesnar at WrestleMania and a “slay The Beast!” chant broke out. The Shield then posed in the ring one final time before Ambrose and Roman exited.

Seth stayed behind and was about to cut a promo but Paul Heyman interrupted. Rollins told Heyman that it seems that Lesnar has a bit of a problem against Superstars with his style. Seth claimed that he was the only man “uniquely suited” to beat Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania.

Heyman tried to make excuses for Lesnar struggling against AJ Styles, Daniel Bryan, and Finn Balor and stated that he had very little time to prepare for those matches. Paul claimed that Lesnar has had sadistic fantasies about what he is going to do to Rollins at WrestleMania.Shelton Benjamin then attacked Seth Rollins from behind and hit Seth with three German Suplexes in a row.

Shelton Benjamin then battled Seth Rollins as Paul Heyman joined commentary for the match. Benjamin controlled the match early and connected with a knee to the face for a near fall. During the match, Heyman admitted that he paid Shelton to jump Rollins from behind. Paul answered a phone call during the match from Brock Lesnar. Heyman said that Lesnar is going to be at RAW next week. Rollins finally battled back and connected with The Stomp for the pinfall victory.

Lashley Recaptured The Intercontinental Championship

Bobby Lashly IC Title

Finn Balor defended his Intercontinental Championship against Bobby Lashley on this week’s episode of RAW. Lashley beat Balor down in the corner of the ring to start off the match.

Balor went for a DDT but Lashley blocked it and sent Balor to the apron. Bobby connected with an elbow to Finn’s face and set up for a Suplex but Balor escaped. Balor hit Lashley with a Dropkick and Bobby tumbled out of the ring.

Back in the ring, Lashley took back control and trapped Finn in a Headlock. Finn escaped and connected with another Dropkick. Finn followed it up with a Slingblade but Lashley was the first Superstar to his feet. Balor hit Lashley with a Dropkick and made his way to the top rope.

Lio Rush rang the bell and grabbed the IC Title. Balor chased Lio Rush around and booted him in the face. Bobby capitalized on the distraction and hit Balor with a Spear for the pinfall victory.

I thought Finn Balor deserved a long run with the title, but instead, WWE opted to play hot potato and give it right back to Lashley. Bobby’s first reign wasn’t entertaining at all, so I’m not sure why WWE gave him the title back.

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Ronda Rousey Disrespected Becky Lynch, Charlotte & WWE Fans 

RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey came down to the ring to explain why she interfered in the match between Becky Lynch and Charlotte at Fastlane. Rousey punched Becky, resulting in Lynch winning the match and joining the title match at WrestleMania 35.

Ronda told the crowd that he doesn’t give a damn about the crowd and called them “bandwagon bitches”. Rousey called the crowd cowards and vowed to humiliate Lynch and Charlotte at WrestleMania 35.

Rousey added that Becky and Charlotte are jokes and that anyone believes in this whole charade is a joke. Dana Brooke interrupted and said that she wasn’t going to let Rousey disrespect WWE and the women’s division. Ronda attacked Dana and beat the hell out of her. Rousey connected with Piper’s Pit and then set up for an Arm Bar.

Ronda stopped and shout “pay $60 and then I’ll show you an Arm Bar. Ronda let Dana go and punched a referee in the face before heading backstage.

Rousey’s delivery in her promos reminds me of someone nervously rushing through a presentation in class. If she would just slow down a bit, she’d be great on the microphone. Having said that, this is definitely my favorite version of Rousey so far in WWE. The way she said it may have been off, but her words definitely pissed people off.

Alexa Bliss Will Host WrestleMania 35

Alexa Bliss hosted another episode A Moment of Bliss on this week’s episode of RAW.

Bliss said that she knew who was going to host WrestleMania. Bliss added that this year’s host is way more electrifying than The Rock.

Bliss then revealed that she is going to be the host of WrestleMania 35. Alexa pretended to be choked up and stated that it is such an honor for the WWE Universe to see her host the event. Bliss added “you’re welcome” before making her way backstage.

Batista Will Face Triple H At WrestleMania

Triple H came down to the ring and demanded that Batista join him. Batista came down to the entrance ramp with a microphone and stared at Triple H for a bit. A personal security team then stood in front of Batista on the ramp as Triple H laughed in the ring.

Batista stood in silence for what felt like an eternity as the crowd muttered to themselves. Batista looked at his watch and Triple H said “are you just going to stand there looking like a nose ring model” and demanded that Batista come down to the ring.

Batista said that he wasn’t stupid and he learned from Triple H and Ric Flair. He asked Triple H where his sledgehammer was and that they are going to do this on his terms. Batista told Triple H to give him what he wants and HHH claimed that he wasn’t going to give him a damn thing.

Triple H blasted Batista for quitting the company several times and called him a coward for not getting in the ring. HHH referred to Batista’s security team as “the Guardians of the independent scene” and threatened to beat the hell out of them.

Batista claimed that Triple H always looked down on him and shouted at Triple H to give him what he wants. A ridiculous amount of spit flew out of Batista’s mouth while he was shouting. Once again, Batista told Triple H to give him he wants because he is in control. Triple H accepted the match at WrestleMania and Batista thanked him.

Batista claimed that it was one last match to end his career on his own terms. He then vowed to end Triple H’s career at WrestleMania as well. HHH stated that the match will be on his terms and announced it will be a No Holds Barred Match.

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I was looking forward to this segment, but it fell flat and the crowd wasn’t into it at all. Batista looked a bit lost during the promo and just awkwardly kept yelling “give me what I want!”. Triple H basically saved the entire segment with the Guardians joke. The match at WrestleMania 35 should be entertaining but this segment was poorly executed.

Kurt Angle Will Retire After WrestleMania

Kurt Angle came down to the ring to address his future. Angle said that he always considered Pittsburgh his hometown and that he wanted to save this announcement for tonight. Kurt said that he will compete in his farewell match at WrestleMania 35.

Angle got emotional and thanked the crowd. Kurt added that it is only fair that he have one final match in Pittsburgh and then squared off against Apollo Crews.

Crews controlled the match early and connected with a Standing Moonsault for a near fall. Apollo made his way to the top rope and went for a Frog Splash but Kurt got out of the way. Kurt then planted Crews with the Angle Slam for the pinfall victory.

Drew McIntyre Attacked Roman Reigns & Then Destroyed Dean Ambrose

Roman Reigns was set to compete in his first singles match in five months against Baron Corbin tonight on RAW. As Reigns was making his entrance, Drew McIntyre attacked Roman from behind and threw him into the ring post.

Reigns got in a couple of punches but McIntyre shrugged them off and leveled Roman with the Claymore Kick. McIntyre taunted Reigns and then hit another Claymore that sent Reigns’ face into the ring post. McIntyre said that this was just the beginning before WWE officials broke it up.

Roman hobbled to his feet and claimed that he was fine. Seth Rollins came down to the ring to check on his friend. Roman refused to let the doctor check him and claimed that he just had a headache. Rollins and Reigns then made their way backstage.

Ambrose then joined Rollins and Reigns backstage as they brought Roman to the trainer’s room. Dean and Triple H crossed paths and Ambrose demanded to fight McIntyre right now in a Falls Count Anywhere Match.

Ambrose and McIntyre traded shots on the entrance ramp to start off the match. Dean connected with a Suplex on the ramp and then launched him into the barricade. The action spilled into the crowd and into the press box. Ambrose grabbed a trash can and hurled at McIntyre as RAW went to a break.

Ambrose and McIntyre battled through the concession stand and then all the way back to the ringside area. McIntyre connected with a Belly to Belly Throw and then grabbed the steel steps next to the ring. Drew bounced the steps off of Dean’s face for a two count. McIntyre hit Ambrose in the head again with the steps for another near fall.

McIntyre brought Ambrose back into the crowd and Dean hit him with a low-blow. Dean set up McIntyre on a storage cart and then rolled him into another one and Drew fell to the floor. Ambrose followed that up with an Elbow Drop for a near fall.

Ambrose connected with a Side Suplex on the announce table and followed it up with a flurry of punches. McIntyre hit a low-blow of his own and then stabbed Ambrose in the face with a pencil. Drew then launched Ambrose into the screen for a two count. Dean then got trapped in the railing and McIntyre hit an absolutely devastating Claymore Kick for the pinfall victory. McIntyre hit Ambrose with another Claymore Kick as RAW went off the air.

Drew McIntyre stole the show tonight by saving us from Reigns vs. Corbin as the main event. The Claymore spot as Ambrose was trapped in the railing was awesome and was the best part of RAW. The rest of the show was pretty much a disaster and the build towards WrestleMania is off to a rough start.

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