The WWE RAW roster stopped over at Eugene, OR, for a house show that was headlined by a street fight between WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens and Big Show. The live event had other notable title defences, tag team matches and singles contests for the fans in attendance.
It should be noted that the WWE Universal and RAW Women’s Championship titles weren’t on the line. Also, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and US Champion Chris Jericho were not present for the event. So here are the complete results and highlights from the event:
#1 The New Day vs. Shining Stars and Titus O’Neil (six-man tag team match)
The opening bout of the night saw the longest reigning Tag Team Champions in WWE history take on the rejects of the roster. As expected, The Preachers of Positivity came out on top against the heel team of the Shining Stars and Titus O’Neil. This was a fun match due to the New Day’s popularity and their shenanigans.
Result: The New Day def. The Shining Stars and Titus O’Neil
#2 The Golden Truth & Sin Cara vs. Bo Dallas, Jinder Mahal, and Curtis Axel (six-man tag team match)
Another irrelevant tag team match continued the proceedings of the evening. Golden Truth and Sin Cara made quick work of the team of Bo Dallas, Jinder Mahal and Curtis Axel. Golden Truth were the only team who got a fairly decent reaction.
Result: The Golden Truth and Sin Cara def. Bo Dallas, Jinder Mahal and Curtis Axel
#3 Braun Strowman vs. Sami Zayn
The David vs. Goliath rivalry saw another familiar chapter being written at the live event. Braun Strowman proved to be a tough customer for Zayn as the behemoth dominated the match despite Zayn’s offensive bursts. Zayn got a solid pop from the fans.
Result: Braun Strowman def. Sami Zayn
#4 Big Cass vs. Rusev
The ensuing rivalry from RAW took centre stage at the live event. As expected, Cass – who got a great pop – got the better of Handsome Rusev (sigh). This wasn’t a great match but a good filler before the tag team title bout got underway.
Result: Big Cass def. Rusev
#5 Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson (C) vs. Sheamus & Cesaro (WWE RAW Tag Team Championship match)
The first solid match of the night, from an in-ring perspective, saw the tag team titles on the line. The Club and Sheamus & Cesaro put on an entertaining bout for the fans. Sheamus and Cesaro got a good reaction in a match that set the tone for the finishing bouts of the night.
Result: Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson def. Sheamus & Cesaro to retain the RAW Tag Team titles
#6 Neville (C) vs. Cedric Alexander (WWE Cruiserweight Championship match)
Both of these Cruiserweights put together an high-octane bout -- a staple from the struggling division. In the end, the self-proclaimed King of the Cruiserweights successfully defended his strap against Alexander, who’s been criminally underutilised. Well, that’s for another article. Anyway, Neville worked the fans really well in a bid to draw heat as a heel. Also, this was said to be the best match of the night.
Result: Neville def. Cedric Alexander to retain the Cruiserweight Championship
#7 Sasha Banks, Bayley and Alicia Fox vs. Charlotte, Dana Brooke and Nia Jax (six-woman tag team match)
The first and last women’s match of the night was a six-woman tag team affair pitting the faces against the heels. Bayley and Sasha Banks were quite over with the fans and in the end, they picked up the victory for their team. Dana Brooke, who’s not been getting much TV time as of late, seems to be honing her skills by working live events.
Result: Sasha Banks, Bayley and Alicia Fox def. Charlotte, Dana Brooke and Nia Jax
#8 WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens vs. The Big Show (non-title street fight)
The main event of the evening saw the KO take on The Big Show in a non-title bout. The disappointing part was to see KO lose to Big Show. Faces always win in non-title live event matches and this being the main event, it became even more obvious that Big Show would be booked to win to send the fans home happy.
Not sure if everyone would have been happy with that, but that’s WWE logic for you.
Anyway, this was a hard-hitting match but nothing special.
Result: Big Show def. Kevin Owens
