WWE Raw Results 15th January 2018, live updates and commentary; Banned finisher returns after 3 years

Will Nia Jax end Asuka's undefeated run?

Updated: 16 January 2018 10:02 IST - Published: 16 January 2018 09:07 IST

Here's a recap of what happened on RAW:

Braun Strowman got fired by Kurt Angle, wrecked havoc backstage
Titus Worldwide defeated The Bar
Cedric Alexander defeated Tony Nese
Asuka defeated Nia Jax via referee stoppage
The Revival defeated Aaron Solow and Ricky Starks
Roman Reigns defeated Curtis Axel & Bo Dallas in a handicap match
Sonya DeVille defeated Sasha Banks
Matt Hardy defeated Heath Slater
Seth Rollins defeated Finn Balor via the returning curb stomp, now known as BLACKOUT

After getting STOMPED by @WWERollins, @FinnBalor is shaken up...but WHAT A MATCH to close out #RAW! pic.twitter.com/Kv5LfJf8RU
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2018

Gallows & Anderson seem to be consoling Finn Balor after the match. Odd scene to finish RAW

There seemed to be a confusing finish as Balor had Rollins rolled up in what seemed like a 3-count. The referee insisted it was 2 however. The Bar came out and Jordan ducked them, causing them to brawl. Jordan assisted Rollins and tripped him, causing Rollins to hit CURB STOMP! IT'S BACK! CURB STOMP IS BACK!!

Seth Rollins defeated Finn Balor

Probably the least fun trip to BLOCKBUSTER @FinnBalor has ever taken...#RAW @WWERollins pic.twitter.com/cih41uPHOG
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 16, 2018

Rollins attempted a phoenix splash but missed it. Balor hit the running dropkick and even climbed to the top turnbuckle for the coupe-de-grace, but Rollins used his agility to suplex Balor and hit the Falcon Arrow!

Seth Rollins is on the move with a series of splashes, but the leader of the Balor Club hits a slingblade. His attempt at a dropkick was met with a superkick instead.

Finn Balor elbows Seth Rollins, who tries to counter with a suplex. He starts to build some momentum with a double stomp.

Of course, @JasonJordanJJ is ringside for #BalorvsRollins as well...#RAW @FinnBalor @WWERollins pic.twitter.com/zIZGdO4KU2
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 16, 2018

Might as well have been LACES OUT for @FinnBalor... #RAW pic.twitter.com/AOUfDlc7fn
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2018

Oh on a side note, Samoa Joe has been removed from the Royal Rumble match card - more or less confirming that he's missing the Rumble.

Finn Balor starts off strong. He has a hold on The Architect Seth Rollins, who gets up. He reverses things but Finn Balor hits a dropkick onto Seth Rollins.

Main event time!

Finn Balor vs Seth Rollins

IT'S OVAAAAAAAAA! @HeathSlaterOMRB has been DELETED courtesy of #WOKEN @MATTHARDYBRAND on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/Shxulgp6mA
— WWE (@WWE) January 16, 2018

Goldberg's Hall Of Fame announcement video package is played.

"I don't have a problem with what you did. I have a problem with the way you did it." - @WWERollins on @JasonJordanJJ getting him a match with @FinnBalor on #RAW... pic.twitter.com/NRUnkFWjRT
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 16, 2018

Matt Hardy finishes things up quickly with a twist of fate.

Matt Hardy defeated Heath Slater

"WOKEN" Matt Hardy vs Heath Slater

"WOKEN" Matt Hardy began with the ground and pound on Heath Slater. Matt Hardy started biting Heath Slater.

Sasha Banks fights with her back against the wall. As she jumps onto Sonya, she gets hit with a wicked kick to the ribs. Straight, clean pin.

Sonya DeVille defeated Sasha Banks

Sasha Banks looks for the Bank Statement right off the bat. A slight distraction from Mandy Rose helps DeVille get the better of Sasha.

WWE confirms Paige's neck injury and says that she won't be appearing at the Royal Rumble.

Sasha Banks vs Sonya DeVille

Roman Reigns defeated Curtis Axel & Bo Dallas

Roman Reigns began the comeback with a Samoan drop. Dallas tries to come in and interrupt but gets a superman punch. While The Miz is helping Dallas up, he gets hit with a superman punch by Roman.

Reigns takes The Miz inside but he escapes. Reigns finishes the match fairly soon.

The Miztourage are surprisingly in control. Of course that isn't going to last long.

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