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WWE’s RAW-branded live event amazed fans in Calgary, as the main event of the evening, saw a mixed, albeit loud reaction from the crowd.
The biggest highlights of the night were reportedly the aforementioned headlining match as well as Braun Strowman’s dominant performance.
The event also saw RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss put her title on the line. So, without further ado, here are the complete results for WWE’s RAW house show in Calgary, Alberta, Canada—
#1 Finn Balor & Karl Anderson (with/Luke Gallows) vs. Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel
Finn Balor & Karl Anderson dominated the match through and through, as neither Bo Dallas nor Curtis Axel mounted any significant offence.
The fans were firmly in support of Balor, as he hit a Coup de Grace for the pinfall victory. Nevertheless, one ought to note that the arena wasn’t filled out at the time of this match, as it transpired a tad early in the evening.
Result: Finn Balor & Karl Anderson (w/Luke Gallows) def. Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel
#2 Hideo Itami vs. TJP
Hideo Itami’s matchup against TJP was met with no reaction whatsoever from the fans in attendance.
Apparently, the Cruiserweights didn’t draw much of the fans’ attention, however, a few boos directed in their general direction marked the end of what was a fairly brief match. In the end, Itami bested TJP for the win.
Result: Hideo Itami def. TJP
#3 The Revival vs. Heath Slater & Rhyno
The Revival (Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder) put on a dominant performance in front of the Calgary fans, as they laid a beat-down on Heath Slater & Rhyno for the better part of this matchup.
Slater was incredibly well-received by the fans as they cheered him on despite the fact that he couldn’t get going against The Revival. Furthermore, ‘ECW’ chants echoed throughout the arena as Rhyno briefly seemed to have turned the tables on The Revival.
Nevertheless, in the end, The Revival regained their footing and bested Slater & Rhyno for the victory.
Result: The Revival def. Heath Slater & Rhyno
#4 Sasha Banks & Mickie James vs. Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville
‘The Boss’ Sasha Banks came out to a huge pop for this matchup, however, Absolution members Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville competed in this matchup without Paige by their side.
Banks & James controlled the proceedings over long stretches of the bout, with Rose not mounting much offense. And while Deville had her moments in the match, Banks picked up the win for her team in the end, with a Bank Statement on Rose.
Result: Sasha Banks & Mickie James def. Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville
#5 Braun Strowman vs. Elias
Braun Strowman is said to have received a huge pop as he made his way down to the ring.
Strowman faced Elias in a match that saw the latter put forth a fast-paced offensive showing in an attempt to beat the Monster Among Men. However, Strowman weathered the early storm and came back to defeat Elias with a Running Powerslam.
Upon being cheered on by the crowd—chants of ‘one more time’ galore—Strowman scooped up Elias for yet another Running Powerslam.
Result: Braun Strowman def. Elias
#6 Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley vs Nia Jax
WWE RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss defended her title against Bayley & Nia Jax in a Triple Threat Match.
Bliss stayed away from the majority of the mat exchanges throughout the match; mocking her foes while sitting atop the apron--not wrestling at all during the segment. Resultantly, Bayley and Nia Jax wrestled one another for the better part of the matchup.
Jax hit Bayley with a Samoan Drop, following which Bliss dropkicked her out of the ring, and stole the pin on Bayley.
Result: Alexa Bliss def. Bayley, and Nia Jax
#7 Matt Hardy vs. Bray Wyatt
Matt Hardy came out to an enchanting wave of ‘Delete!’ chants, as the fans put forth a chorus of cheers during his entrance.
The chants sounded through the arena again, as Hardy dominated Bray Wyatt in the early going. However, Wyatt assumed control of the matchup midway and seemed to be cruising towards another victory over ‘Woken’ Matt.
Hardy then countered Wyatt’s headlock, with a Twist of Fate for the pinfall victory.
Result: Matt Hardy def. Bray Wyatt
#8 Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins vs. The Bar
Roman Reigns came out to loud boos from the fans in attendance.
Contrarily, his Shield-brother Seth Rollins was welcomed with raucous cheers as he made his way to the ring. Reigns & Rollins dominated The Bar (Sheamus & Cesaro) over long stretches of the matchup—with Rollins getting cheered all the way through.
In the end, Reigns & Rollins emerged victorious over the RAW Tag Team Champions by way of Disqualification, owing to which the titles did not change hands. Regardless, Reigns & Rollins closed out the night by hitting their signature moves on Cesaro & Sheamus—eliciting a huge pop from the fans.
Result: Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins def. The Bar
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