WWE RAW Results, March 5th 2018, Live Updates and Commentary, Ronda Rousey destroys Stephanie McMahon

Heyman makes his exit as Roman Reigns stands tall to end RAW.

Roman says that everything he said last week was true before confirming that Brock Lesnar was a "b***h". Roman says that he is ready for a fight and all the fans wanted was that their champion should show up.

Paul continues his long promo but at this point, he's been saying the same thing for weeks. Roman's music hits as Heyman goes to pick up the belt.

Heyman lays down the Universal Championship and says it's not a belt or a title, but a sign that the holder was the #1 guy in the Universe.

Heyman says Roman won't beat Brock and he won't take Brock's title from him. Heyman announces that Brock will be on RAW next week, to a shower of boos from the fans. Heyman adds that 'Afa' WrestleMania, Roman could 'Sika' another title to win.

Heyman recalls the biggest win of Roman's career, when he beat Undertaker at WrestleMania last year.

Paul Heyman is out with the Universal Championship to close out the show.

Seth sets up for the suicide dive but Balor tags himself in. Rollins sees Axel and Bo climbing in the ring and hits them with a double dropkick while Balor takes out Miz. As Balor goes to finish Miz with the Coup de Grace, Seth Rollins tags himself in and hits the Curbstomp for the win.

Seth Rollins and Finn Balor def. Miz and the Miztourage

Kurt Angle came out when the match ended to announce Miz's opponent at Wrestlemania. Unsurprisingly, it's a triple threat match between Miz, Balor and Rollins.

Seth hits a Falcon Arrow as we return from the ad break. Seth follows it with a side kick to the gut. Rollins goes for the pin but Axel breaks it up.

Seth Rollins and Finn Balor vs The Miz and the Miztourage

The Miztourage are in control for the opening stages as the rotate tags and isolate Rollins in their half of the ring. Rollins dodges a clothesline and makes a tag. Balor takes Dallas down before his attention to The Miz. Balor follows Miz out but Dallas wipes him out as we head to the break.

Finn Balor's music hit and he came out to join Rollins. Miz berates both men but it leads to a 3 0n 2 handicap match.

The next award is a lifetime achievement Mizzie. As Miz was about to award it to himself, Seth Rollins' music hit.

The next award is for 'worst decision by a RAW GM'

Kurt Angle for bringing Jason Jordan to RAW
Kurt Angle for making a 7-man elimination chamber
Kurt Angle for not naming an opponent for The Miz

The winner, obviously, was Kurt Angle. This segment is gold.

The first award is for 'Superstar who is best for patting themselves on the back'.

The nominees are -
Seth Rollins for lasting 60 minutes in a match but not winning
Kurt Angle for finally being a good father to Jason Jordan
Finn Balor for holding the WWE Universal Championship for less than 24 hours

The winner - a tie between Seth Rollins and Finn Balor.

Miz is out with Bo and Axel and he can't believe that Marine 5 didn't win an Oscar. Miz goes on to cut an incredible promo before moving on to the Mizzie awards.

The Mizzies are next!

Bray calls out Matt Hardy who comes on the titantron. Matt announces that the Ultimate Deletion will be coming soon to WWE, from the Hardy compound.

Bray Wyatt vs Rhyno

Rhyno charges at Bray when the bell rings and Bray takes him down with a boot. Bray poses a little to freak Slater out before hitting the Sister Abigail for the win.

Bray Wyatt def. Rhyno

Braun kicks away the drums and smashes the piano into Elias. Braun then pins Elias for an easy win. Braun crushes Elias again.

Braun Strowman def. Elias

Strowman threw Elias into a number of guitars on the entrance ramp before picking up a double bass and smashing it across Elias' back. Braun Strowman bleeding from his back.

Elias went for a vertical suplex but Strowman caught him with a right hand. The giant followed Elias up the entrance ramp towards the announcer's table.

Strowman goes for a running powerslam but Elias slipped out and hit Strowman with a guitar. Elias followed it with a running knee strike before heading to the top rope and hitting a flying elbow.

Elias vs Braun Strowman (Symphony of Destruction match)

Brain followed Elias back into the ring, hammering him in the chest with a big forearm.

Elias asked Jojo to introduce him again and when the lights went off, Elias made a beeline for the exit through the crowd. Smart move from Elias. As Elias made his way to the garage and reached his car, we saw Elias being unable to drive away because Strowman was holding the car in the air.

Elias then takes the guitar and dedicates his song to Braun Strowman - saying that it would be the last song Braun Strowman heard before he walked with Elias.

Elias is playing the piano this time as Jojo introduces him. He moves on to the drums while continuing to berate the crowd and calling out Braun Strowman.

We're getting ready for the Symphony of Destruction match. There are guitars and even a piano on the entrance ramp.

Nia Jax is backstage and emotional. Distraught after her loss to Asuka, Alexa Bliss' words don't do much to comfort Nia Jax.

Back from the break, Bayley is unloading on Mandy Rose. She hits a back suplex followed by a flying elbow. Absolution looked to get involved. Bayley used the chance to roll Mandy Rose up for the win.

Bayley def. Mandy Rose

Absolution attacked Bayley after the match. Sasha came to Bayley's rescue despite what happened between them last week. Sasha drove Absolution away before lifting Bayley's arm. No heel turn today, folks.

Bayley vs Mandy Rose

Mandy starts the match confidently before Bayley wrestled her way back on top. Mandy hits a bodyslam for a 2-count before Bayley catches her with an elbow in the corner. Bayley looked to follow it up but Mandy rolled out as we headed to commercial.

Bayley is out next, on her way to face Mandy Rose from Absolution. As Bayley took the mic, Absolution's music hit and interrupted. Paige congratulated Bayley on finally growing a spine.

Elias is backstage with Kurt Angle. He asks Angle to cancel the Symphony of Destruction match saying that music should bring people together and not tear them apart. Angle replies by add a False Count Anywhere stipulation.

Cena plans Goldust and hits him with the 5 Knuckle Shuffle before predictably hitting the Attitude Adjustment for the win.

John Cena def. Goldust

Goldust vs John Cena

This is the first time that Goldust has faced John Cena one-on-one.The match started at a plodding pace but got better gradually. Goldust hits Cena with a powerslam before Cena replied with a sleeper hold.

Goldust promises to take away Cena's WrestleMania moment. Goldust challenges Cena to a match later in the night and then catches him with a cheapshot.

Goldust's music hits at this point. He comes out to call out the 'leading man' John Cena.

Cena vows to enter the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania in a 3-way against Styles and Nakamura.

John Cena promises to break Ric Flair's record and become a 17-time world champion.

John Cena is out and he wants to address what happened on SmackDown. Note: Why didn't he come tomorrow to do it on SmackDown?

John Cena is in the house and up next.

Cesaro hits Dawson with a Neutralizer to beat The Revival clean.

The Bar def. The Revival

We come back from the break to see Dawson working on Sheamus' arm. Cesaro came in at this point and got double-teamed for a 2-count. Cesaro makes the tag and Sheamus comes in with a stiff knee strike. The Bar go for their double-team finisher but Dawson breaks it up.

Wilder is now legal and The Revival hit a Superplex-Frog Splash combo. 2-count as Cesaro kicks out.

Dawson hits Sheamus with a stungun against the top rope before The Revival double team Sheamus as we head into the next break.

The Bar vs The Revival

The Revival don't even get a televised entrance tonight. It looks like The Revival could be in the title picture for Mania if they can eke out a win tonight.

And just like that, @WWEAsuka has you trapped! pic.twitter.com/t0Kl5h047a
— TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) March 6, 2018

.@NiaJaxWWE takes Asuka for a spin pic.twitter.com/3fmZiZsk3v
— TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) March 6, 2018

Nia Jax gets to her feet clutching her arm. Asuka clearly did a number on it. The fans clap for Nia as she walks up the ramp and walks out.

Jax tries one last time but Asuka still has the armbar locked in. A brave effort from Jax but she can't hold on any longer and is forced to tap out to the Empress of Tomorrow.
Asuka def. Nia Jax
We get a shot of Alexa Bliss backstage looking distraught.

Nia lifts Asuka and sends her face-first into the mat. Asuka recovers and locks in an armbar. Nia writhes in agony but gets back to her feet and powerbombs Asuka. Asuka still has the armbar locked in. Jax deadlifts her again and slams her into the turnbuckle but Asuka still has the armbar locked in.

Back from the break, Jax is in complete control and Michael Cole really wants us to believe that the streak could be coming to an end any minute now.