RAW was live in Bologna, Italy for a house show. This was the second live event on the European tour and was also the second of the tour in Italy. The event featured some of Monday Night RAW’s top superstars, like Finn Balor, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns.
The matchups were incredibly exciting and included matches for the RAW Tag team titles and The Intercontinental title. The event was kicked off with a fatal four-way Tag team match between the Hardy Boyz’, Enzo & Cass, Anderson & Gallows and Sheamus & Cesaro. Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman – who are both injured according to storyline – returned and worked an unofficial tables match.
The main event was once again a tag team match between Seth Rollins & Finn Balor and Samoa Joe & Bray Wyatt. The matchups for the live event in Bologna was really just a replay of the live event that took place in Rome, Italy.
#1 The Hardy Boyz’, Enzo & Cass, Anderson & Gallows and Sheamus & Cesaro in a Fatal four-way Tag team championship match
The match saw the Hardy Boyz attempt to defend their RAW Tag team titles against the likes of Enzo & Cass, Anderso & Gallows and Sheamus & Cesaro. The crowd was going wild with chants of “Delete!” filling the venue. The match was over when Jeff Hardy pinned Karl Anderson after connecting with a ‘Swanton’.
Results: The Hardy Boyz’ retained over Enzo & Cass, Anderson & Gallows and Sheamus & Cesaro.
#2 Neville vs. Austin Aries
This matchup saw the ‘King of the Cruiserweights’ defend his title against Austin Aries. Neville won the match via submission after he put Aries in the ‘Rings of Saturn’. It was reported to be a slow match but a good one nonetheless.
Results: Neville retained over Austin Aries.
#3: Rhyno & Heath Slater and Golden Truth vs. Curtis Axel, Bo Dallas, Curt Hawkins and Titus O’Neil
The match saw potential #1 Contenders for the RAW Tag team titles Golden Truth teaming up with Rhyno & Heath Slater facing off against Curtis Axel, Curt Hawkins, Bo Dallas and Titus O’Neil. The match was nothing special apart from some light comedy here and there. Rhyno hit Bo Dallas with a ‘Gore’ to win.
Results: Golden Truth and Rhyno & Heath Slater defeated. Curtis Axel, Bo Dallas, Curt Hawkins and Titus O’Neil.
#4 Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman in a Tables Match
The match wasn’t officially announced as a Tables match. However, this became clear when the match ended after Roman Reigns speared Strowman into a table. Both men seemed severely injured throughout the match. It started with Strowman demanding a match and fans answering his calls with chants of ‘‘Thank you!’’
Results: Roman Reigns defeated Braun Strowman.
#5 Mickie James, Sasha Banks and Bayley vs. Alexa Bliss, Nia Jax and Emma
This match was a tag team match featuring newly crowned RAW Women’s champion Alexa Bliss. Mickie James, Sasha Banks and Bayley triumphed over their opponents after Bayley pinned Emma for the three count.
Results: Mickie James, Sasha Banks and Bayley defeated Alexa Bliss, Nia Jax and Emma.
#6 Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz
Dean Ambrose faced off against the A-Lister, with his Intercontinental title on the line. Despite having his wife Maryse at ringside, the Miz was unable to capitalise and lost to the Lunatic Fringe.
Results: Dean Ambrose retained over The Miz.
#7 Seth Rollins & Finn Balor vs. Samoa Joe & Bray Wyatt
The main event was out of this world, as Seth Rollins and Finn Balor beat the duo of Samoa Joe and Bray Wyatt. Fans were ecstatic and there were lots of good spots and great crowd energy.
Results: Seth Rollins & Finn Balor defeat Samoa Joe & Bray Wyatt.
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