WWE RAW Results October 16th, 2017 Live Updates and Commentary; RAW Superstar fined for brutal backstage attack

That's it from us at Sportskeeda's live commentary of the go-home show of Raw, and what an exciting show it was!

Here are the results of tonight's show:

- Apollo Crews, Jason Jordan and Titus O'Neill defeat Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson and Elias
- Cedric Alexander defeats Jack Gallagher
- Sasha Banks defeats Alicia Fox
- Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose defeat Cesaro and Sheamus to retain their Raw Tag Team titles
- Mickie James and Bayley defeat Alexa Bliss and Emma
- Braun Strowman defeats Roman Reigns

"In case that wasn't clear enough...the fifth member of our team at #WWETLC, @KaneWWE!" - @mikethemiz #RAW pic.twitter.com/w8xlv9DPEE
— WWE (@WWE) October 17, 2017

#TheBigDog @WWERomanReigns is in SHOCK after @BraunStrowman kicked out of a monstrous #SupermanPunch! #RAW #SteelCage pic.twitter.com/RmjftMmPC0
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 17, 2017

OH. MY. GOODNESS!

WHAT IS @KaneWWE DOING HERE?! #RAW #SteelCage pic.twitter.com/do7oAJgTJ4
— WWE (@WWE) October 17, 2017

Strowman lands a huge powerslam and then Kane hits a Tombstone Piledriver. Strowman lands another running powerslam and covers.

Braun Strowman defeats Roman Reigns, after some help from Kane.

Inside, Strowman is speared by Reigns but Kane's music hits and he appears from through the ring! No one saw this coming. Reigns tries to go for a Superman Punch, but he's chokeslammed by Kane twice.

Reigns is grabbed by Strowman and lands another Superman Punch, and covers... Strowman just kicks out. That was very close.

Inside the ring, Strowman has Reigns on his shoulder; Reigns kicks Strowman and tries to get out once more; Strowman now climbs to the top and headbutts Reigns from the top rope. Strowman now tries to climb out, but Reigns pulls him down onto the ropes.

Reigns lands a Superman Punch on Strowman and another one. Strowman is finally down on the ground..

Meanwhile, The Miz looks the door backstage so that the four can't make it to the ring.

What's it like to be locked inside a #SteelCage with the #MonsterAmongMen @BraunStrowman? Here's an idea... #RAW pic.twitter.com/2etGbHx5I1
— WWE (@WWE) October 17, 2017

Meanwhile, Strowman climbs on the top rope and brings Reigns back into the ring and lands a vertical suplex from the top of the steel cage! Absolutely incredible. Strowman covers and Reigns just kicks out.

Outside, Sheamus and Cesaro, and Ambrose and Rollins continue their fight, and its now taken backstage.

Back from the break, Strowman throws Reigns' face head first into the steel cage multiple times. Strowman sandwiches Reigns between the steel cage and his huge frame! Strowman tries to spear Reigns but The Big Dog moves out of the way and Strowman goes head first into the steel.

Reigns fights back and tries to get Strowman on his back and then lands a Samoan Drop. Reigns then tries to escape from over the top, but Sheamus and Cesaro get to ringside to stop Reigns from escaping, while The Shield make their way to rescue their fellow Shield member.

Spinebuster by @BraunStrowman #SteelCage #RAW pic.twitter.com/9WPECdwcla
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) October 17, 2017

Strowman catches Reigns mid-air and lands a spinebuster and covers, but Reigns just kicks out.

Roman Reigns begins the match with two big right hands; Strowman counters with a splash and then goes for the running powerslam but Reigns counters and tries to climb out of the ring.

Reigns then lands two huge boots. He tries to put Strowman on his shoulder, but he's too big for him.

To recap, if Strowman wins the Steel Cage match, the team of Miz, The Bar and Strowman will have another man added to their match against The Shield. If he loses, he will not compete at TLC.

"I think the world of @RealCurtisAxel, but he was never our fifth man." - @mikethemiz #RAW pic.twitter.com/wFQdx8fCZI
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 17, 2017

Cue the cage-lowering music...@WWERomanReigns and @BraunStrowman collide inside a #SteelCage NEXT on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/FosabVGquQ
— WWE (@WWE) October 17, 2017

Going after #TheShield? NOT something you want to do alone, @RealCurtisAxel! #RAW pic.twitter.com/wlKOGtWFwb
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 17, 2017

Backstage, Curtis is hung upside down and The Miz looks very concerned. Axel is helped by referees and The Miz.

"He said he wanted to beat up @WWERomanReigns, so I told him to go do it." - @BraunStrowman on @RealCurtisAxel #RAW pic.twitter.com/pX5UaT1A8W
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 17, 2017

Backstage, Curtis Axel finds The Shield, who are conversing and goes ahead to give him a piece of his mind, as we go into the commercial break...

... The Miz tells Strowman that he's proud of teaming up with him and they are destined to defeat The Shield. The Miz is then informed of Curtis Axel on the lookout for The Shield, who doesn't look amused by Axel's decision.

Can @MickieJames earn LUCKY #7️⃣ THIS SUNDAY at #WWETLC?! She's certainly well on her way! #RAW pic.twitter.com/ibwhQc6soi
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 17, 2017

Being in the ring with @AlexaBliss_WWE feels like, well...a SLAP in the FACE!#RAW pic.twitter.com/B5lSwpKnQu
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 17, 2017

Bayley fights back and looks for a tag but is pulled back by Bliss. Bayley counters and gets the tag and Mickie lands huge rights and lefts on Bliss. Mickie then gets huge neckbreaker, who then goes for a huge kick but BLiss catches her and slaps her.

Mickie then goes to the top rope and takes down Bliss; Bayley clears Emma, Mickie takes advantage of the distraction and lands a Mick Kick, and the three count.

Mickie James and Bayley defeat Alexa Bliss and Emma

Bayley is thrown to the outside and Emma then lands a huge kick on Bayley. Emma covers and just the two count. Bliss is tagged in and then slaps Bayley; she then puts her face against the ropes and then covers; just the two count. Bliss then lands a headlock on Bayley who recovers and counters, but Bliss clotheslines her.

Back from the break, Emma has Bayley in a headlock; she then lands a huge shot on the back and throws Bayley into the turnbuckle. Bayley counters and lands Emma's face multiple times on the turnbuckle.

Bayley clotheslines Emma and then covers, but just the two count.

Don't try telling @AlexaBliss_WWE what to do...#RAW pic.twitter.com/V4S2HSuTtx
— WWE (@WWE) October 17, 2017

Emma tags in Bliss; Bliss is then thrown into the turnbuckle and Bayley covers, but Emma pulls out Bliss from the cover, as we go into the commercial break...

Mickie James and Alexa Bliss start off the match and they exchange words before Bliss tags in Emma. Emma puts James in a headlock but Mickie counters. Covers, but just the two count. Bayley is tagged in and the two double team and put Emma to the floor before Baylet covers, but just the two count.

In tag team action, Alexa Bliss and Emma are to face off against Mickie James and her mystery partner... who is Bayley.

"My demon has no fear. My demon DREAMS about nightmares. And my demon is dying to meet you, #SisterAbigail!" - @FinnBalor #RAW pic.twitter.com/uoiyFYcTTw
— WWE (@WWE) October 17, 2017

Has @WWEBrayWyatt lost his mind? #RAW @FinnBalor: pic.twitter.com/7s0kWqQJpM
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 17, 2017

Balor says that he thought that the existence of Sister Abigail was a trick. He says that like a Celtic legend, he too will slay a monster of a 'Demon' of his own.

Balor teases a new form of the hugely popular Demon avatar.

Next, a vignette of Bray Wyatt revealing Sister Abigail last week is played. Balor is set to speak about last week's unusual and weird appearance of Sister Abigail.

"Alright, I'll go find Roman!"@RealCurtisAxel will do WHATEVER it takes to be the 5th man on the team against #TheShield at #WWETLC! #RAW pic.twitter.com/0KHtAwVGoh
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 17, 2017

.@RealCurtisAxel is the perfect coach #RAW pic.twitter.com/xM2W48xCP8
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) October 17, 2017

Backstage, Curtis Axel is motivating Sheamus and Cesaro to stay strong. Axel says if Strowman wins tonight, he will be the fifth member of the match at TLC.

He tells Strowman how badly he wants to fight at TLC and that he wants to fight Reigns himself. Axel says he can't find Reigns himself to which Cesaro says the fifth member of their team should not be scared.

Axel then goes off to find Reigns to give him a possible beatdown.

Rollins interferes and lands a huge kick before Ambrose hits the Dirty Deeds on Cesaro.

Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose defeat Cesaro and Sheamus to retain their Raw Tag Team titles.

ALL caution is being thrown to the wind by #RAW #TagTeamChampions @WWERollins and @TheDeanAmbrose! pic.twitter.com/KGzxGXdDxx
— WWE (@WWE) October 17, 2017

Cesaro is almost thrown into the post like at No Mercy; Ambrose goes to the top rope and lands an elbow and covers, but just the two count.

Sheamus is now tagged in and the two double team yet again and Sheamus lands a lariat, but just the two count.

... Rollins fights back with quick kicks and chops; Sheamus tags in Cesaro who is thrown out by Rollins. Ambrose tags in who goes at it and is living up to his 'Lunatic Fringe' nickname.

Cesaro tries to make it to his corner to tag but Rollins stops him. Cesaro then hits a cheap shot on Ambrose and tags Sheamus. The two work as a team and Cesaro lands a huge elbow on Rollins. Sheamus covers and almost the three count.

Back from the break, Sheamus has Rollins in a headlock, who then lands a backbreaker and the cover, but just the two count for the former Champ. Rollins is thrown into the turnbuckle and a double kick by Sheamus and Cesaro.

Sheamus lands a cheap shot and Cesaro covers, but just the two count.

Ambrose and Sheamus lock up and Ambrose lands a few kicks and then chops across the chest. Sheamus lands a few lofty knees and punches; Ambrose tags in Rollins and the two clear the ring and throw both outside.

Rollins is caught when he jumped from the top and Cesaro lands a cheap shot on Rollins as we head into a commercial break.

Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose are set to face their Raw tag team titles against former champs, Sheamus and Cesaro.

UP NEXT: The #RAW #TagTeamTitles are on the line as @TheDeanAmbrose & @WWERollins defend against former champions @WWECesaro & @WWESheamus! pic.twitter.com/4CF8dxW102
— WWE (@WWE) October 17, 2017

Former #Cruiserweight Champion @real1 knows how it feels to have the #205Live roster against him... and now @KalistoWWE does, too! #RAW pic.twitter.com/B7NYJNGmvX
— WWE (@WWE) October 17, 2017

Enzo then lands a JAWdonZO on Kalisto, which could be a precursor of what could happen at TLC, where Enzo will face off against Kalisto for the Cruiserweight Championship.