WWE RAW aired live from the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. It was the final episode of RAW before WrestleMania Backlash this weekend. The Bloodline appeared on tonight’s show ahead of their 6-man tag team match against RAW Tag Team Champions RK-Bro & Drew McIntyre this weekend at WrestleMania Backlash.
RAW Results
- Alpha Academy & Kevin Owens def. Street Profits & Ezekiel
- Veer Mahaan def. Bert Hansen
- AJ Styles def. Damian Priest (Damian Priest is barred from ringside at WrestleMania Backlash
- Miz & Theory def. Mustafi Ali in a Championship Contenders Handicap Match
- Dana Brooke def. Nikki A.S.H. to become the new 24/7 Champion
- Lashley def. Cedric Alexander via submission
- Liv Morgan, Asuka, Bianca Belair def. Sonya Deville, Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley
Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:
Drew McIntyre & RK-Bro Attacked The Bloodline
Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos kicked off this week’s episode of RAW. Paul Heyman accompanied The Bloodline to the ring.
Heyman suggested the crowd stand on their feet because they get the change to revel in the greatness of their Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns. Paul handed the microphone to Reigns as the crowd broke out in a “Roman!” chant. Reigns asked the crowd to acknowledge him and they cheered. RK-Bro showed up out of nowhere and planted The Usos with a couple of RKOs. Drew McIntyre’s music hit and the Scottish Warrior made his way to the ring with Angela the sword.
McIntyre dropped the sword before getting into the ring as RK-Bro exited. Drew and Reigns circled each other and talked some trash. McIntyre drove Reigns to the corner but the champ escaped and unloaded some clubs to the chest. McIntyre shrugged them off and beat Roman down until The Usos broke it up. RK-Bro got back into the ring and the brawl continued until WWE security rushed down the entrance ramp as RAW went to a break.
Kevin Owens & Alpha Academy def. Ezekiel & Street Profits
Kevin Owens and Alpha Academy (Chad Gable & OTis faced Ezekiel and Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins). Gable and Dawkins started off the action and Angelo connected with a clothesline. Montez Ford tagged in and slammed Gable to the mat for a two count.
Gable battled back and applied a submission hold in the middle of the ring. When RAW returned from a break. Kevin Owens tagged in and hit Ford with a Senton. Owens followed it up with a Moonsault for a near fall. Montez connected with an Enziguri and both superstars fell to the canvas.
Ezekiel tagged in and leveled Gable with a Clothesline and followed it up with a Spinebuster. Otis got into the ring but Ezekiel sent him to the outside. Ezekiel hit Gable with a Dropkick and then a Splash. Ezekiel connected with a Suplex and went for the cover but Otis broke it up at two.
Otis sent Montez Ford out of the ring but turned around into a Dropkick from Dawkins. Owens hit Dawkins with a Superkick and then Ezekiel knocked him out of the ring. Gable went for a German Supex but Ezekiel escaped. Owens tripped Ezekiel up and Gable rolled him up for the win.
Veer Mahaan Dominated
Veer Mahaan faced a local competitor named Bert Hansen tonight on RAW. Before the match, Byron. Saxton asked why he would agree to this match and the man said he’s been dreaming about this moment. Mahaan promptly launched him across the ring and hit him with a series of knee strikes. Mahaan hit a big Clothesline and applied the Camel Clutch for the submission victory.
Damian Priest Is Barred From Ringside At WrestleMania Backlash
AJ Styles was interviewed backstage ahead of his match against Damian Priest tonight. Styles said that Priest distracted him at WrestleMania and cost him his match against Edge. AJ announced that if he beats Damian Priest tonight, he is barred from ringside in his match against Edge at WrestleMania Backlash.
Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville had a conversation about “upper management” looking into Sonya Deville’s abuse of power. Pearce announced that Sonya Deville, Rhea Ripley, and Becky Lynch will face Asuka, Liv Morgan, and Bianca Belair in a 6-woman tag team match. Pearce added that Deville is simply a WWE superstar tonight without any executive power.
AJ Styles faced Damian Priest to begin the 2nd hour of RAW and Edge was ringside for the match. Edge and AJ Styles are set to clash once again this Sunday at WrestleMania Backlash.
Before the match, Edge said “we are Judgement Day” and claimed that most of the crowd can’t stand to look at themselves in the mirror and probably do not like him anymore. Edge mocked the crowd and claimed it was a miracle that they could actually find their seats tonight. He joked that the people in Greensboro have very few teeth and turned his attention to AJ Styles.
Edge claimed that AJ’s heart outweighs his brain and by not staying at home with his family, he is rushing headlong into pain and judgement at WrestleMania Backlash. Edge started shouting at the crowd to get them riled up before AJ Styles interrupted and made his way to the ring for the singles match.
Damian dominated the action early and beat Styles down in the corner as Edge laughed. Priest hit a Falcon Arrow before applying a submission hold in the middle of the ring. AJ escaped and tackled Damian to the outside. Styles hit a Phenomenal Forearm and rolled Damian back into the ring. Priest rolled back out of the ring and Styles followed him out there. Damian sent Styles flying into the ring post as RAW went to a break.
When RAW returned, AJ Styles looked to have the match won but Edge attacked him to end the match in a DQ. Styles was awarded the win and Damian Priest is barred from ringside at WrestleMania Backlash. Judgement Day attacked Styles with steel chairs after the match but Finn Balor rushed the ring to even the odds. Judgement Day retreated to end the segment.
Miz & Theory def. Mustafa Ali
The Miz welcomed Mustafa Ali on Miz TV tonight. Ali defeated Miz on RAW last week via a roll-up. Miz poked fun at Ali for trying to quit WWE and Mustafa shot back that everyone is tired of Miz still working here. United States Champion Theory interrupted and this led to a Handicap match. If Mustafa won the match, he would get a shot at the United States Championship.
Ali and Miz started off the action and Mustafa hit a Clothesline. Theory bent back the ropes and Ali hurled himself through them and to the floor for some reason. Theory tripped him up and Miz hit the Skull Crushing Finale for the pinfall victory. Theory posed with the title over Ali and left the ring. Ciampa then attacked Mustafa Ali after the match.
Dana Brooke Won The 24/7 Championship
Nikki A.S.H. defended the 24/7 Championship against Dana Brooke tonight on RAW. Dana won the title match and then Reggie tried to pin her. An angry Dana Brooke shouted that she wanted a divorce to end the riveting segment.
Cody Rhodes Sent A Message To Rollins Ahead Of Their Rematch
Seth Rollins came to the ring and asked for a spotlight and a standing ovation from the crowd. Rollins blamed Cody for trying to steal his spotlight and claimed that the crowd has forgotten just how good he is. Cody Rhodes interrupted to a great reaction and joined Seth in the ring.
Rollins shouted that this is his appreciation night and Cody congratulated Seth. Cody said he’s been nothing but professional and a gentleman since his return and told Seth that he is one of the best superstars of the last 20 years. Rhodes added that Rollins is delusional and Seth laughed in his face.
Seth said that was rich coming from Cody and brought up Dusty Rhodes. Rollins called Dusty an egomaniac and the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. Rollins claimed that Dusty wasn’t good enough to be WWE Champion and Cody won’t be good enough either as long as he is here. Rollins then attacked Cody but Rhodes battled back. Cody planted Rollins with a Cutter and Seth retreated. Cody Rhodes will battle Seth Rollins at WrestleMania Backlash in six days.
Lashley def. Cedric Alexander
Cedric Alexander approached MVP and Omos backstage during RAW. Alexander said he asked for a match against Lashley to get MVP’s attention. MVP and Omos interrupted and MVP started cutting a promo on Lashley during the match. MVP asked Lashley what he’s going to do when Omos gets his hand on him at WrestleMania Backlash. Lashley battled back and sent Cedric into the ring post. Lashley followed it up with a Spear and then the Hurt Lock for the submission victory.
Liv Morgan, Bianca Belair, Asuka Picked Up A Win
RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair, Asuka, and Liv Morgan battled Sonya Deville, Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley in the main event. Before the match, Doudrop made a rare appearance and comforted Nikki ASH after losing the 24/7 title. Doudrop asked if Nikki was done playing games and she said she was ready to get serious.
Asuka and Becky Lynch started off the action. Asuka went for a kick but Becky ducked and retreated to the corner. Sonya Deville tagged in and Asuka tagged in the RAW Women’s Champion. Deville scampered away and back to the corner. Rhea Ripley tagged in and she slammed Belair to the mat.
Sonya tagged back in and tried to take advantage but Belair popped up and delivered a Dropkick to Deville. Liv Morgan tagged in and hit Deville with a Splash in the corner. Deville connected with a Clothesline and Becky Lynch tagged in.
Liv climbed to the middle turnbuckle and hit a Dropkick of her own for a near fall. Liv leaped through the ropes and took out Ripley with a dive. Becky then caught Liv with a Dropkick through the ropes and rolled her back into the ring. Becky climbed to the top rope and hit a Leg Drop for a near fall as RAW went to the final commercial break of the night.
When RAW returned, Becky Lynch and Liv both were down as their teammates pleaded for a tag. Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair tagged in and traded punches. Bianca hit a shoulder tackle and followed it up with a big Suplex. Rhea and Deville brought Bianca up to the top rope and connected with a Suplerplex.
Asuka tagged in and hit Deville with a shoulder tackle. Asuka hit a Hip Attack and then booted Ripley in the face. Asuka connected with a release German Suplex and then a Shining Wizard on Sonya for a near fall. Asuka hit a Hip Attack that sent Deville into a Codebreaker from Liv Morgan outside the ring.
Belair planted Rhea with a Spinebuster but Sonya threw her out of the ring. Liv went for a roll-up but Deville kicked out. Sonya kneed Liv in the face for a close two count. Deville rolled Liv up but used the ropes for leverage and the referee caught her. Sonya got distracted by Belair and Liv hit her with Oblivion for the pinfall victory. Liv Morgan, Asuka, and RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair celebrated to close the show.
