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8 Takeaways From WWE RAW (10/22)

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8 Takeaways From WWE RAW (10/22)
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The October 22, 2018 episode of WWE RAW aired live from the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, RI. In addition to the takeaways below, Trish Stratus and Lita brawled with Mickie James and Alicia Fox backstage during tonight’s show. Trish and Lita will battle Mickie James and Alexa Bliss this Sunday night at WWE Evolution.

Here are 8 takeaways from this week’s how:

Roman Reigns Announced That His Leukemia Has Returned & Relinquished The Universal Championship

Universal Champion Roman Reigns kicked off the show and said that he felt like he owed everyone an apology. Reigns stated that he lied when he claimed he was going to be a fighting champion because the reality is that his real name is Joe and that he has been living with leukemia for 11 years.

Roman added that he was diagnosed with this when he was 22 years old and now that it has returned, he will have to relinquish the Universal Championship.

Roman said that once he is done whooping leukemia’s ass once again, he is coming back home to WWE. Reigns vowed to come back to show the whole world that when life throws a curveball, he will swing for the fences. Reigns said that he will beat this and will be back very soon. Roman told the crowd that he loved them and left the ring as the crowd chanted his name.

Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins then greeted Reigns with a hug at the top of the entrance ramp.

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Balor Defeated Lashley

Bobby Lashley faced Finn Balor tonight on RAW as Lio Rush hyped up Lashley the entire match on the microphone. Lashley connected with a Body Slam for a two count to start off the match. Finn battled back with a Dropkick that sent Bobby tumbling out of the ring. Balor was going to go for a Suicide Dive but Lio tripped him up. Finn then chased Lio Rush around the ring and ran into a Clothesline from Lashley as RAW went to a break.

When RAW returned, Lashley was still in control of the match. Bobby smashed Balor into the turnbuckle and then posed in the middle of the ring as the crowd booed. Finn went for a Crossbody but Balor caught him and connected with a Samoan Drop for a near fall. Bobby then lifted Balor up for a Suplex but Finn escaped and hit him with a Slingblade.

Lashley got right up and hit him with a Clothesline. Lashley went for the Suplex again but Balor countered into a roll-up for the pinfall victory.

Ruby Riott Picked Up A Win

Sasha Banks squared off against Ruby Riott on this week’s episode of RAW. Sarah Logan, Liv Morgan, Bayley, and Natalya were ringside for the match. Banks started off the match in control but became distracted by Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan. Riott capitalized on the distraction and knocked Sasha to the mat.

Banks quickly battled back with an Arm Drag and followed it up with a kick that knocked Ruby out of the ring. Sasha made her way to the top rope but Ruby connected with a kick that knocked her to the floor as RAW went to a break.

When RAW returned, Ruby Riott had Banks trapped in a Headlock in the middle of the ring. Sasha escaped and hit Riott with Double Knees off the second rope. Sasha then applied the Bank Statement in the middle of the ring. Bayley hopped into the ring to prevent Sarah Logan from breaking it up. A brawl then broke out and Riott once again capitalized on the distraction and hit the Riott Kick for the pinfall victory.

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The Brothers Of Destruction Interrupted DX

Triple H and Shawn Michaels came down to the ring to a great reaction from the crowd. Triple H mocked The Undertaker and Kane for shooting a promo in a boiler room last week on RAW. Michaels added that neither of them is running for mayor and aren’t afraid of the Brothers of Destruction.

Michaels brought up the word nostalgia and how it is just a polite way of saying old. Triple H noted that Halloween is #1 at the box office even though it came out a long time ago. He then claimed that old is actually a polite way of saying that they are better.

Triple H stated that they were coming to kick The Undertaker and Kane’s ass at WWE Crown Jewel. The Undertaker’s music hit and the lights in the arena went out. The Undertaker and Kane then appeared on the jumbotron from a graveyard.

The Brothers of Destruction claimed that they were going to destroy Degeneration X at Crown Jewel. Kane and Undertaker added that they will make sure that Crown Jewel is the last match ever for Degeneration X.

McIntyre Attacked Strowman

Paul Heyman came down to the ring and said that his thoughts and prayers are with Roman Reigns. Heyman stated that it is humbling to be in the presence of such courage and such greatness.

Heyman added that when he goes home tonight, he will explain to his children that they witnessed sacrifice. He said that Reigns sacrificed his career aspirations because he couldn’t fulfill his role as Universal Champion.

Heyman noted that the crowd has the right to point to the Universal Championship and say that is the best WWE has to offer. Paul announced that Brock Lesnar will face Braun Strowman at Crown Jewel for the vacant Universal Championship.

Paul claimed that there is only one person in that match that is worthy of being Universal Champion and that is not Braun Strowman. Heyman claimed that Strowman is not in Brock Lesnar’s league, which immediately led to Strowman coming down to the entrance ramp with a microphone.

Braun stared Heyman down as the crowd chanted “get these hands!”. Strowman shouted at Heyman to tell Lesnar that he is going to beat his ass all over Crown Jewel. Braun said that he is going bring the title back to RAW every week. Strowman added that Reigns will be the first to get a title opportunity after he beats leukemia.

Drew McIntyre then came out of nowhere and absolutely leveled Braun with a Claymore Kick.

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Elias Hit Corbin With His Guitar

RAW GM Baron Corbin interrupted Elias as he was about to perform following his victory against Apollo Crews. Corbin told Elias that he had to keep the show moving and that what he has to say was far more important than Elias singing a song. Corbin claimed that he would fire Elias if he could but Stephanie McMahon liked him. Baron told Elias to get off the stage and the crowd chanted “no!”.

Elias said that Corbin was sucking the entertainment of the building and told him to shut his mouth. Elias then joked that Corbin was now just a puppet with Stephanie’s hand up his a**. Corbin demanded that Elias’ microphone is shut off and told Elias to get off the stage.

Elias walked backstage for a moment before he came back out and struck Corbin with the guitar. The crowd chanted “yes!” as Elias smiled and walked backstage.

Nikki Bella Slapped Ronda Rousey

Ronda Rousey and Nikki Bella had a contract signing for their RAW Women’s Championship match at WWE Evolution. Nikki and Brie rolled out of the ring and said they were not looking for a fight tonight.

Ronda gave Nikki her word that she will not hit her tonight and asked her to get back inside the ring to sign the contract. Nikki and Brie got inside the ring and mocked Rousey for giving them her word.

Nikki brought up Rousey promising her mother that she would retire undefeated in UFC and that she is already ashamed of her. Nikki added that she can’t imagine what Ronda’s mother will think when a Diva beats her daughter for the title. Nikki then signed the contract and slapped Ronda in the face.

Rousey got pissed off and then transitioned into a smile before signing the contract. Rousey then gave Nikki Bella her word that she will end her at WWE Evolution.

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Dean Ambrose Attacked Seth Rollins After They Won The Titles

Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler defended their RAW Tag Team Championships against The Shield in the main event of this week’s episode of RAW.

McIntyre and Ambrose started off the match. Things quickly broke down and The Shield Clotheslined Ziggler and McIntyre out of the ring as RAW went to a commercial break. When RAW returned, Rollins hit McIntyre and Ziggler with a Suicide Dive outside the ring.

Seth rolled Ziggler back inside and then made his way to the top rope. McIntyre shoved Rollins to the mat and Ziggler connected with a Fameasser for a two count. Dolph applied a Headlock to Rollins but Seth escaped with a couple of elbows to Ziggler’s midsection.

Ziggler then went for a Sleeper Hold but Rollins countered into a Belly to Back Suplex. Rollins sent Ziggler out of the ring and then hit McIntyre with a Superkick. Drew battled back and slammed Rollins face first to the canvas as RAW went to another break.

When RAW returned, Ambrose and McIntyre were battling on the top rope. Rollins tagged in and hit McIntyre with a Crossbody as Ambrose took out Ziggler with a Suicide Dive. Rollins went for the cover but McIntyre was able to kick out at the last second.

Rollins went back up to the top rope but McIntyre got up and joined him up there. Seth hung up McIntyre on the turnbuckle but Drew showed off his power and launched Rollins across the ring. Ziggler threw Ambrose into the barricade and then made his way up to the top rope. Rollins got up and hit Ziggler with a Superplex and then a Falcon Arrow for a two count.

The crowd chanted “burn it down!” as Rollins geared up for the Stomp. Ziggler countered and launched Seth into the ring post. Dolph followed it up with the Zig Zag for a near fall as the crowd chanted “yes!”.

McIntyre got into the ring and set up for the Claymore but Ambrose dragged him out of the ring. Braun Strowman’s music hit and Braun made his way down the ramp as Rollins accidentally took out the referee. Strowman and McIntyre then brawled through the crowd as Ziggler and Rollins were left in the ring.

Dolph grabbed a title and brought it into the ring. Ambrose grabbed the belt from Ziggler and Rollins quickly connected with the Stomp for the pinfall victory. After the match, Dean Ambrose hit Seth Rollins with Dirty Deeds out of nowhere. Ambrose then beat the hell out of Seth as the crowd booed. Dean then planted Rollins with the Dirty Deeds on the concrete floor and left through the crowd as RAW went off the air.

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