The latest WWE Live event took place in St. Louis, Missouri and featured the RAW roster. Only two Championships were defended during the show, with the United States Championship being contested in the main event. The results have been provided below:
#1 The New Day vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson vs. Sheamus and Cesaro (C) [Triple threat match for the RAW Tag team Championship]
Big E and Kofi Kingston wrestled for the New Day while Xavier Woods was at ringside. Cesaro received a loud pop from the audience, while there were mixed reactions for the Celtic Warrior. This was a great match to kick-off the show. Cesaro pinned Anderson following the Neutralizer and picked up the win.
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Result: Cesaro and Sheamus defeated The New Day and Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson to retain the RAW Tag team Championship
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#2 Rusev (with Lana) vs. Big Cass (with Enzo Amore)
Enzo and Cass got a decent reaction, whereas there were only boos for Rusev. Enzo opted to hobble instead of using a wheelchair like he did on RAW. Lana made numerous attempts to turn the match in favour of the Bulgarian Brute but she was eventually ejected from the ringside. Cas pinned Rusev after delivering the East River Crossing.
Result: Big Cass defeated Rusev
#3 Liv Morgan, Bayley and Sasha Banks vs. Dana Brooke, Charlotte and Nia Jax
Emmalina served as the special guest referee of the match. NXT’s Liv Morgan got a decent pop, while Bayley and Banks received massive cheers from the fans. At one point, Emmalina walked out after Banks shoved her. The match ended after Brooke submitted to the Banks Statement.
Result: Sasha Banks, Bayley and Liv Morgan defeated Dana Brooke, Nia Jax and Charlotte
#4 Seth Rollins vs. Chris Jericho
Both of the former World Champions were greeted with pops. Prior to the match starting, Jericho taunted the fans and threatened to put them on the list. It kicked-off with a slow-pace but turned out be an exciting match. Rollins reversed a Codebreaker into the Pedigree and pinned Y2J.
Result: Seth Rollins defeated Chris Jericho
#5 The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth), Curtis Axel, Sin Cara and Darren Young (with Bob Backlund) vs. The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico), Titus O’Neil, Jinder Mahal and Bo Dallas
The match was short but every wrestler was tagged in at one point. R-Truth pinned Bo Dallas to pick up the win for his team.
Result: The Golden Truth, Sin Cara, Darren Young and Curtis Axel defeated Bo Dallas, Titus O’Neil, Jinder Mahal and The Shining Stars
After the match, Bo challenged “someone with guts” to wrestle him. Big Show came out amidst huge pops and knocked out Dallas.
#6 Braun Strowman vs. Sami Zayn
This was a short contest and Strowman had a dominating performance. The audience supported Zayn throughout the match. He made numerous attempts to fight back 'the Monster among Men' but the Running Powerslam paved the way for Strowman's victory.
Result: Braun Strowman defeated Sami Zayn
#7 Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns(c) [United States Championship match]
Reigns received a loud mixed reaction from the fans in attendance. This was the best match of the night, packed with back and forth action.
Result: Roman Reigns defeated Kevin Owens to retain the United States Championship
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