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The WWE put forth a RAW-branded live event in Pretoria, South Africa, which was headlined by a matchup that saw the WWE Intercontinental Champion in action.
Braun Strowman was also in action and involved in a match that’s said to have received the biggest fan-reaction of the night.
Several other intriguing matchups also transpired at the event—the complete results of which have been noted as follows—
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#1 Matt Hardy & Bray Wyatt vs. The Bar
Matt Hardy & Bray Wyatt came out to a chorus of “Delete!” chants in Pretoria, as the fans cheered them on raucously.
Hardy & Wyatt took on The Bar (Sheamus & Cesaro), in what was a matchup The Bar largely dominated. Nevertheless, Hardy & Wyatt turned the tables in the latter half and defeated Sheamus & Cesaro—much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
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Result: Matt Hardy & Bray Wyatt def. The Bar
#2 Cedric Alexander vs. Drew Gulak
WWE Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander defended his title against Drew Gulak, once again, assuming control of the match early on.
Alexander maintained his momentum over the course of the match, and while Gulak did have his moments, Alexander cruised to a dominant victory—successfully defending his title in the process.
Result: Cedric Alexander def. Drew Gulak
#3 Braun Strowman vs. Samoa Joe
Braun Strowman came out to a huge pop from the fans in attendance, as “The Monster Among Men” seemed primed for his showdown opposite Samoa Joe.
Strowman and Joe engaged in what’s being lauded as a highly-physical affair. The match featured both Superstars hitting one another with power-based manoeuvres, as the momentum of the matchup swiftly alternated between the duo.
In the end, Strowman bested Joe and then proceeded to bask in the cheers of the fans—with several fans noting that Strowman indeed received the loudest fan-reaction of the night.
Result: Braun Strowman def. Samoa Joe
#4 Asuka vs. Sasha Banks vs. Bayley
“The Empress of Tomorrow” took on Sasha Banks and Bayley in a Triple Threat Match which saw her dominate most of the matchup as Banks & Bayley failed to seize momentum in the early going.
Asuka utilized her mat wrestling prowess in order to stifle any potential offence from Banks & Bayley, and while the latter duo did exhibit their own in-ring skills—most of their offence was directed towards one another rather than at Asuka.
With Banks & Bayley’s friction being evident over the course of the match, Asuka ended up the victor in what was a dominant showing for the Japanese Superstar.
Result: Asuka def. Sasha Banks and Bayley
#5 Apollo & Titus O’Neill vs. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson
Apollo & Titus O’Neill competed against Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson in a fast-paced matchup.
Apollo dominated most of the matchup, as Gallows & Anderson failed to mount any significant offence over the course of the showdown. In the end, Apollo & O’Neill ended up besting Gallows & Anderson.
Result: Apollo & Titus O’Neill def. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson
#6 Nia Jax vs. Sonya Deville
WWE RAW Women’s Champion Nia Jax defended her title against Sonya Deville in a rather one-sided match.
Jax beat Deville from pillar to post; utilizing her strength advantage to a T. In the end, despite distractions courtesy Mandy Rose, Jax picked up the victory; thereby notching up yet another successful title defence.
Result: Nia Jax def. Sonya Deville
#7 Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns & Finn Balor vs. Elias, Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel
WWE Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins teamed up with Roman Reigns & Finn Balor so as to take on Elias, Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel.
Rollins wrestled for the most part of the match, as Reigns & Balor had their moments too. In the end, the team of Rollins, Reigns & Balor proved to be too much to handle for Elias, Dallas & Axel.
Rollins, Reigns & Balor were then cheered on by the fans as they closed out the show in Pretoria.
Result: Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns & Finn Balor def. Elias, Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel
