WWE Live Event Results: Des Moines, Iowa (3/9/17)

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WWE arrived in Des Moines, Iowa for a Raw branded House Show on Sunday night. The event had several star-studded matches, as the Raw tag titles were defended in a triple threat match, Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman had another confrontation.

Meanwhile, The Miz defended his title against the winner of a Battle Royal and was main evented by John Cena as he faced Bray Wyatt in a street fight.

Here are the full results and review of the Live Event.


#1 Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose [c] vs The Hardy Boyz vs Cesaro and Sheamus for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship

The first match of the night was a big one, as the newly reunited Shield took on the Hardy Boyz as well as Sheamus and Cesaro in a triple threat match defending their WWE Raw Tag Team title.

The match itself was pretty good, and Dean and Seth were able to successfully hold off the others and defend their title successfully. The crowd were especially happy to see hometown boy, Seth Rollins.

Result: Seth and Dean defeated the Hardy Boyz and Cesaro & Sheamus to retain their titles


#2 Battle Royal for number one contender spot for Intercontinental Championship

The next match was a Battle Royal for the number one contender for the Intercontinental Championship. Jason Jordan was the man to outlast every other man in the ring as he pulled off a win.

His push since being revealed as Kurt's son has been topsy turvy and inconsistent, and we shall soon know what direction it will take.

His push has definitely got the fans split, and WWE may turn him heel sooner rather than later.

Result: Jason Jordan won the Battle Royal

#3 Finn Balor vs Elias Samson

Finn continued to be more popular than ever as he picked up an easy win over Elias Samson.

A definite crowd favourite, Finn was appreciated by the fans present as was evident on Twitter.

Result: Finn Balor defeated Elias Samson


#4 Roman Reigns vs Braun Strowman [No Disqualification]

Roman Reigns and Braun Strowmnan faced off against each other again. In the past year, the two have feuded more than any other superstars on the WWE roster, and it continued, and this time the criteria was a No Disqualification match.

Though not the first time they faced in a special match, with the Last Man Standing and Ambulance matches being in their back pockets, they entertained the live audience nonetheless with their epic brutality.

Strowman has to bring his A-Game, as he will be facing the Big Show in a giant Steel Cage match on Monday Night.

Reigns won the match, and for once was the good guy, as he celebrated with the fans, clicking selfies and pictures with them.

Result: Roman Reigns defeated Braun Strowman

#5 Alexa Bliss [c] vs Dana Brooke vs Emma vs Sasha Banks vs Nia Jax for the WWE Raw Women's Championship

Another crowd favourite match of the night was Alexa Bliss defending her title in a Fatal Five-way match. The crowd loved it and the women put on a show for the audience at Des Moines, with Bliss coming out the winner.

The match was less than straight forward, however, as Sasha and Dana both performed really well. Dana has come a long way from her time as Charlotte's lackey and may soon be a title contender herself.

Result: Alexa Bliss retained her title in the Fatal Five-way Match


#6 Jason Jordan vs The Miz [c] for the WWE Intercontinental Championship

Jason Jordan faced off against Miz for the Intercontinental Championship as he had won the Number One Contender's Match earlier in the night, and came close to winning.

The Miztourage helped Miz win the match as Jason could not overcome the numbers game which was against him.

Result: The Miz defeated Jason Jordan and retained his title

#7 John Cena vs Bray Wyatt [Des Moines Street Fight]

The fans enjoyed the main event as well, as John Cena took on Bray Wyatt in a street fight. The match was an epic one as it spilt out of the ring. Wyatt and Cena both brought their A-game and reminded everyone just how well they work together.

Cena won the match by pin fall and celebrated with the fans.

Result: John Cena defeated Bray Wyatt

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