WWE Live Event Results: Allentown, PA (03/18/2017)

By Johny Payne
Modified Mar 20, 2017 00:14 IST
Roman Reigns beat ‘The Monster Among Men’ Braun Strowman

After completing an event in Syracuse one night before, the WWE’s red brand was at the PPL Center in Allentown, PA for yet another live show.

The Live Event featured a battle of powerhouses between Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman, WWE Cruiserweight champion Neville, the WWE RAW tag-team champions, New Day (Xavier Woods was missing), the RAW Women’s champion and so much more.

It’s essential to note that this week’s Allentown show comprised virtually the same matchups featured on RAW’s Syracuse Live Event that was held about 24 hours before. Here are the results from WWE RAW’s 3/18 Allentown Live Event:

#1 Big Cass (with Enzo Amore) vs Jinder Mahal

The squash matchups between the 7-foot tall ‘Big’ Cass and Jinder Mahal continued. Enzo Amore’s giant friend earn a one-sided victory in the matchup against Mahal.

After having demolished his opponent less than a day back, Cass once again delivered a beat-down on his ‘SAWFT’ opponent, securing the win and making a statement as he and Enzo prepare for their WWE RAW tag-team title matchup at WrestleMania 33.

Result: Big Cass defeats Jinder Mahal

#2 Golden Truth, Sin Cara and Curtis Axel vs The Shining Stars, Bo Dallas and Titus O’Neil

In what was a ho-hum match, the Golden Truth, Curtis Axel and Sin Cara once again beat the heels.

This bout was nothing more than a team clash of glorified jobbers, which once again highlighted the issue of mid-card talent being underutilised in the WWE, especially with talented performers like Bo Dallas and Sin Cara being wasted in pointless matches.

Result: Golden Truth, Sin Cara and Curtis Axel defeat The Shining Stars, Bo Dallas and Titus O’Neil

#3 WWE Cruiserweight Championship match: Neville (c) vs Rich Swann

After trolling the fans at the Syracuse show just a few hours back, Neville once again successfully defended his strap against the same opponent in spectacular fashion.

The amount of heat the young Brit has been getting from fans is a really good sign for him, given the fact that the company could use him in several potential main-card storylines as an uber-heel in the future.

Result: Neville defeated Rich Swann and retained the WWE Cruiserweight championship.

#4 Finn Balor and Sami Zayn vs Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens

It’s safe to say that Finn Balor and Sami Zayn are two of the best in-ring workers as of today, and when pitted against fellow technicians such as Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe, the two youngsters really shine through.

That’s not to say that KO was any less impressive in the matchup even though he ended up on the losing side tonight alongside tag-team partner Samoa Joe.

Result: Finn Balor and Sami Zayn defeated Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe

#5 Bayley and Sasha Banks vs Charlotte and Nia Jax

Man, these crowds sure do love the ladies! The Boss has got to be one of the most over female Superstars in the WWE. Teaming up with WWE RAW Women’s champion Bayley, Sasha Banks once again defeated arch nemesis Charlotte who’d teamed up with Nia Jax.

The faces prevailed with the Boss and her close friend Bayley emerging victorious.

Result: Bayley and Sasha Banks defeated Charlotte and Nia Jax.

#6 WWE RAW tag team championship match: Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows (c) vs The New Day vs Cesaro and Sheamus

Anderson and Gallows once again proved their mettle by beating the team of Cesaro and Sheamus as well as The New Day.

With New Day member Xavier Woods recently being involved in a highly publicised controversy, Kofi Kingston and Big E represented their team but failed miserably against The Club who impressed en route to a dominant victory.

Result: Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows defeated The New Day and Cesaro and Sheamus.

#7 Roman Reigns vs Braun Strowman

Spears and big boots galore! Well, not really. Given the fact that Reigns and Strowman aren’t the most technically sound performers on the roster, pitting them against one another makes the match boringly predictable especially to the hardcore fans.

Reigns did his usual routine and once again got put over by ‘The Monster Among Men’ Braun Strowman.

Result: Roman Reigns defeated Braun Strowman.

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