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It was the night of firsts as WWE gave the fans a couple of novel match ups. We had a destroyed Brock Lesnar, dream matches, pregnancy and real-life angles spilling into reel life!
Raw was stacked! Let's delve right in then! Here are the results and video highlights for this week's entertaining episode:
Roman Reigns vs. Jason Jordan
The Big Dog was greeted with jeers as he came out to face Jason Jordan in this week's show. Another big week for Jordan as he faced John Cena last week.
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Jordan came out to a decent reaction and reached out for a handshake before the match began. Reigns, though, doesn't oblige.
The crowd seemed hot for the match as the two stared each other down. Jordan went for Reigns' leg, but The Big Dog escapes. Reigns reversed Jordan's suplex attempt and wore him down with a couple of big right hands.
Jordan replied with a host of his own right-hand strikes. Jordan took control of the match with an impressive belly-to-belly suplex.
After a brief back and forth, Reigns assumed the reigns of the match with a clothesline.
The Big Dog landed a Big Boot and sized up his opponent for the Superman Punch but Jordan shut him down and caught Reigns in a crossface.
Back from the first commercial break, both Superstars were back in the ring, but Reigns seemed to be in control as he landed a headbutt. Reigns was on top at this moment as he got a two-count as a result of a vertical suplex.
Reigns got Jordan in a chin lock but Kurt Angle's son got back on his feet and connected a few punches. Reigns finally connected with the Samoan Drop and covered; two count!
Reigns put him to land another Samoan Drop but Jordan counters and lands a huge clothesline and covers... just the two count for Jordan. That was close!
Reigns and Jordan exchanged punches and Jordan knocked him down and then landed a drop kick... and another near fall for Jordan. Jordan pushed Reigns to the corner; he then took Reigns to the floor.
Jordan looked to take advantage as he pulled down his straps. He executed two consecutive Northern Lights (hella impressive) and covered... but Reigns kicked out.
Reigns landed a few big elbows; Jordan went for the spear but Reigns moved away effectively sending Jordan into the steel ring post. Reigns rolled Jordan back to the ring and finally connected with the Superman Punch, followed by a spear. 1-2-3!
Roman Reigns def. Jason Jordan
Reigns gave Jordan due respect by shaking his hands after the match. But wait! John Cena told Charley Caruso that he was on his way out to have a word with Roman Reigns.
John Cena has a message for Roman Reigns
Reigns didn't leave the ring after celebrating his victory as John Cena made his way out to the ring to have a word with the Big Dog himself.
Cena touched upon the fact that Reigns almost got beaten by a rookie in Jordan. Reigns retracted and said that he had better matches in the last two years than John Cena has ever had in his entire career.
Cena took over the mic again and said that while Reigns had the skill, he needed to get his head out of his backside.
Cena warned Reigns that he will give him a taste of failure and burst his bubble. He claimed that Reigns is a fool if he thinks he's already made it big in the wrestling industry.
The leader of the Cenation said going over Reigns at No Mercy would be a cakewalk for him.
Cena dropped the mic and began to leave before Reigns stopped him in his tracks and ordered to get his 'B****a**' back in the ring. Reigns claimed that WWE needs Cena and that Cena was the one who direly needed WWE. He said that ticket sales have great despite Cena being absent and that business is booming. He ended by saying that the only reason why Cena can't do away with WWE is that he can't break into Hollywood.
Reigns even mentioned The Rock to further rub in the wounds Cena replied by saying that at No Mercy, Reigns will not get past him, and walked away from the ring.
Sasha Banks vs. Emma
The Boss and Emma faced each other in singles action weeks before the fatal-4-way Women's title match at No Mercy.
Alexa Bliss was on commentary for this one. The match was short and saw both women deliver their regular move set.
Nia Jax made her way out to join Bliss on commentary midway through the match. Emma looked to be in control and on the heels of a big win after she delivered a running forearm to Sasha in the corner.
However, Sasha was alert to the possibilities and caught Emma in the Bank Statement. The Australian had no option but to tap out.
Sasha Banks def. Emma
Despite the loss, it's good to see Emma get a mini-push and in the Women's title picture. We all know she is in this match just to take the pinfall, but it's great nonetheless.
The Beast and his advocate are back
It's always great to see Brock Lesnar on RAW. He's the Universal Champion for god's sake! The whole premise of this segment was to sell Lesnar as the underdog and Heyman did so with masterful ease.
The fans in California popped hard for the 5-time WWE Champion Beast Incarnate' return marched down the ring along with his advocate.
Heyman was on top of his game as he sold Strowman to be the biggest threat yet to Lesnar. He claimed that for the first time since the streak-ending match against the Undertaker at WrestleMania 30, the odds were heavily stacked against the Beast Incarnate.
He compared Strowman to the 2002 version of Lesnar -- a young upstart looking to take out the very best in the WWE. Heyman then went on to take a page out of the MMA book by hyping up a physical confrontation between Lesnar and Strowman.
He asked Lesnar if he was ready and then called out the Monster Among Men. Heyman is a freaking genius!
Strowman's music hit and the fans went ballistic as the two monsters began brawling in the middle of the ring.
Lesnar looked to take Strowman to Suplex City but Braun moved away. Lesnar finally connected with a suplex only to see Strowman no-sell it and get right back up on his feet!
Lesnar looked at Strowman in pure horror as the fans chanted holy s*** for a moment that deserved every bit of the chant! Strowman destroyed Lesnar with a running power slam as Heyman looked on with heightened concern.
Strowman took the Universal title and lifted it up for the crowd! Yeah, they cheered with all their might and we hope the top brass listened to the reaction. Put the belt on him already!
Bray Wyatt vs. Goldust
The Eater of Worlds cut a promo before the match stating how he had his sights on the Wierd One ever since he came to the WWE.
Goldust wasn't fazed by the intimidating message and was ready to take Wyatt down. This match was too short to remember as the former WWE Champion steamrolled past the 48-year-old veteran.
A Sister Abigail was all it took for Wyatt to take Goldust out.
Bray Wyatt def. Goldust
He wasn't done though. Wyatt got hold of a hand towel and began rubbing the face paint off of Goldust's face. He kept saying that Goldust was a man too just like Finn Balor and went on to call the fans idiots.
Finn Balor had enough of it and ran out to make the save. Wyatt, though, escaped in the nick of time.
The Club vs. Sheamus and Cesaro
The match didn't even begin as Sheamus and Cesaro got into a brawl with the current RAW Tag Team Champions, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose near the announcer's desk.
Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson didn't hold back either as they joined the brawl and more chaos ensued.
Referees and officials had to come out and separate the three teams.
Soon after the brawl, an enraged Rollins and Ambrose demanded Kurt Angle a match against both the teams for tonight! Angle told them to find two partners so that he could book an 8-man tag team match against the heels.
Ambrose and Rollins obliged and went away!
Michael Cole and Corey Graves announced the arrival of the hottest free agent in sports entertainment -- Asuka! Asuka is coming soon to Monday Night RAW! In the locker room,
In addition to this, Nia Jax vs. Alexa Bliss was confirmed for next week's RAW.
Elias Samson vs. Kalisto
Samson was in the middle of the ring to wield his trusted lieutenant. He sang a song dissing the city the event is in before Kalisto -- who returned after a while -- interrupted the proceedings.
Kalisto got some considerable offense in throughout the match but got dominated for a majority of the duration before Samson connected with the Drift Away for the three-count.
Elias Samson def. Kalisto
Another impressive showing for the up and coming heel.
John Cena vs. Braun Strowman
It was finally time for the Cenation leader to go up against the Monster Among Men and the fans were amped up!
Both men made their way to the ring as the commentators branded Strowman as a hybrid Lesnar and the modern day big man.
Strowman ran through Cena right from the onset and rag-dolled him like he'd done to every superstar before. Strowman shocked everyone with an insane drop kick with hang time that would give a high flyer a run for his money.
Strowman continued to impose his will on Cena as he thumped him with rights in the corner. He laid him out with a fallaway slam as Raw went into a commercial break.
Back from the commercial break, Strowman was in control of the match. Cena somehow got Strowman into the ring post.
Cena went for the AA, but Strowman was too big and heavy for him and didn't land the AA. Strowman covered Cena, but just the two count. Strowman ran into the post and Cena landed a suplex. Cena tried to go for the five knuckle shuffle, but Strowman got on his feet and connected with a spinebuster. Both men were on the ground.
Both men take it to the outside. Cena rushed towards Strowman but the Monster Among Men hit Cena with the steps. But no DQ? Strange! Strowman threw the steel steps into the ring and power slammed Cena into the steps.
John Cena def. Braun Strowman via DQ
An explosive Miz Tv
What was initially thought to be a forgettable segment turned out to be one of the best and most genuine ones of the night.
It all began with The Miz announcing that Maryse was pregnant and that he had written a speech on the auspicious occasion. He said that he was honored to make the announcement at the place he first met the love of his life -- WWE.
He got interrupted by Enzo Amore and the A-Lister didn't seem to be too happy about it all. He went on to cut one of the best promos of the year in a no-holds barred revelation of sorts.
Miz mentioned the backstage heat on Enzo and the fact that he was kicked out of the tour bus. He said that he saw a lot of potential in Enzo but his attitude hindered him from attaining success. He likened himself to Enzo and said that he wasn't liked backstage too when he first came to the WWE.
Enzo interrupted and told him that the two were completely different. He said that the reason Miz was hated was that he copied other WWE Legends like Chris Jericho and Ric Flair and that he was nothing but a paper champion.
Enzo demanded a match against the Miz right now and he wasn't to be denied by the Intercontinental Champion.
The Miz vs. Enzo Amore
The Miz controlled the proceeding from the get go as Enzo got out of the ring and got hold of a mic. He took a jab at Miz and said that he's may be an A-Lister but his wrestling was going to DVD'.
The Miz connected with a huge clothesline on the outside and mocked him with a 'how you doin?'. Miz took the mic and went up to the top rope and was just about to say something before Enzo stuck him in the gut.
Enzo taunted The Miz and asked Miz who his child's real daddy was, infuriating The Miz. The Miztourage couldn't stay idle for long as they gave Enzo a sound beating, ending the match in disqualification.
The Miz ended the segment on a high by laying Enzo out with a Skull Crushing Finale.
Enzo Amore def. Miz via DQ
The Hardy Boyz and Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose vs. The Club and Sheamus & Cesaro
The match kicked off with a predictable brawl as all the 8 men unleashed a flurry of stikes and kicks.
Jeff Hardy finally kicked off the match against Cesaro. Matt Hardy got tagged in and executed a double team for a two-count.
The heels took control as Cesaro landed an uppercut and tagged Sheamus in. Sheamus got thrown over the top rope and Jeff had an adventurous look on his face after seeing both Sheamus and Cesaro outside.
Jeff executed a perfect Poetry in Motion on Sheamus & Cesaro who are outside the ring.
The heels were dominating after the break as Gallows brought Ambrose back into the ring and delivered a huge shot to the head. Sheamus tagged in and Cesaro and Sheamus double teamed Ambrose. The heels trade tags and near falls as Ambrose looked to make the hot tag.
After being on the defensive for long, Ambrose once again looked for the tag but Cesaro stopped him in his tracks. The Lunatic Fringe, though tossed him out of the ring and tagged Rollins.
Rollins came in hot and connected with the spinebuster and then kicked Anderson. The Hardys got in on the action too as they took Sheamus and Cesaro out with the Twist of Fate.
Rollins banked on the opportunity and landed a huge knee on Anderson while Ambrose followed it with a Dirty Deeds.
Rollins covered and got the three-count!
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