WWE Monday Night RAW: Live coverage and results, 6th January 2014

Back from the break, and out came The Bellas. Alicia Fox and Aksana were already in the ring.

The Bellas vs. Alicia Fox and Aksana

Nikki and Fox started things off, as Nikki took Fox down with an armdrag. Nikki took control over the match and face planted Fox, but Fox made a comeback by throwing her out of the ring! Nikki was holding her leg, and Fox worked over the injury. Fox tagged in Aksana, as they worked over Nikki’s leg. Aksana kicked Nikki’s leg as the crowd started a “Let’s go Nikki” chant. Aksana twisted Nikki’s leg, but Nikki kicked her off and tagged in Brie. Brie drilled Aksana with her knees, but missed a crossbody and Aksana took advantage of it, covering Brie to pick up the victory just after the 3 minute mark.

Winner (s): Aksana and Alicia Fox

Rating: ½ *

Analysis: It was a basic divas match, and the mistake cost The Bellas the bout. Nothing great about the match or the outcome.

Too Cool were shown backstage making their way to the ring!

3 MB vs. Too Cool and Rikishi

Grand Master started things off with Jinder Mahal, as Mahal took him to the corner. GMS came back with a big drop kick from the middle rope, and drilled Mahal with a bulldog. Scotty got the tag as the two double teamed Mahal! Mahal made the tag to Drew, but Scotty face planted Drew and delivered the worm! Slater distracted Scotty, which led to Drew delivering a big boot! Mahal and Drew traded tags, working on Scotty as the crowd chanted for Rikishi. Drew extended Scotty’s arm, working on his shoulder, but Scotty came back with a neckbreaker and tagged Rikishi in! Rikishi cleaned the house and delivered a superkick to Mahal for a near fall! Drew and Mahal double teamed Rikishi in the corner, but Rikishi dropped them with a clothesline, as GMS came down with a leg drop from the top rope on Drew and Rikishi came down on Mahal to pick up the victory just after the 4 minute mark!

Winner (s): Too Cool and Rikishi

Rating: * ½

Post match, Too Cool and Rikishi danced to end the segment.

Analysis: Nothing fantastic, but it was nostalgic to see Rikishi and Too Cool in the ring together once again. Scotty looked great, and so did GMS. The worm and the leg drop from the top rope were fantastic as they were 13 years ago. Scotty deserves another run, as he is still in good shape and can still go in the ring.

Next week, The Usos will take on the team of Bray Wyatt and their newest acquisition, Daniel Bryan!

All the legends, including the Godfather made their way out. Bad News Barrett interrupted the proceedings, and said he had some bad news. He said everyone, including himself would forget the names of all the legends the minute they walk out of the arena. That was painful to watch.

Up next, CM Punk takes on Roman Reigns in the main event!

WWE aired a vignette for the return of Batista, and his inclusion in the Royal Rumble.

Mean Gene came out to a decent reception, and introduced the New Age Outlaws! Road Dogg hyped up the crowd, and did his usual introduction. Billy Gunn chipped in and did his usual bit as well.

CM Punk (With NAO) vs. Roman Reigns (With Rollins and Ambrose)

Punk made his way out to a huge ovation, and here we go. Reigns took control in the early going, but Punk came back with big rights. During the commercial, Reigns regained control with a huge clothesline, and threw Punk out as his mid section hit the railings! Reigns went for the cover as Punk kicked out. Reigns worked on Punk’s mid section as the crowd cheered for CM Punk. Reigns wore Punk down with a series of headbutts and rights to his face. Reigns drilled Punk with a big elbow for yet another near fall. Reigns missed with a big elbow, and Punk found a window of opportunity to make a comeback. Punk connected with a cross body, but Reigns caught him with a bearhug. Roman connected with a Samoan drop and went for a near fall. Punk came back with a neckbreaker for a 2 count, and connected with a big knee in the corner. Ambrose distracted Punk as he went to the top, but Punk fought Reigns off and connected with the Savage elbow. Ambrose and Rollins took NAO out, and this led to Punk connecting with the Suicide dive on Rollins! Reigns connected with the big punch for a 2 count. Reigns missed the spear, and Punk rolled him up for a 2 count! Punk connected with a big boot for yet another near fall! Punk went for the GTS, but Reigns fought him off. Ambrose distracted Punk, which led to Reigns connecting with the spear to pick up the victory!

Winner: Roman Reigns

Rating: *** ½

Analysis: That was an outstanding match between Reigns and Punk, and now that Reigns picked up the victory, there will be questions about him being better than Ambrose and Rollins.

Post match, Jake Roberts made his way out as the crowd went nuts! NAO threw Rollins and Reigns out as Punk connected with an aeroplane spin and a GTS on Ambrose! Jake let out his pet snake on Ambrose as RAW faded!

Analysis: That match was awesome, but the ending made it all the more amazing! Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts made his way out as the crowd went wild, and unleashed his pet snake on Ambrose. With Jake trying to make a comeback to the WWE, this will raise some rumours about a potential return for Jake Roberts!

Over – all rating of the show: *** ½

That was a great episode of RAW! Not only did we have some good matches, but the return of Jake Roberts made it all the more memorable. The main event delivered, and with Bryan – Wyatt Family storyline, along with the eventual face turn of Reigns, things are bound to get interesting in the world of WWE. That does it for the live review, and join us next week as we continue our journey to this year’s Royal Rumble.