As part of the WWE’s ongoing tour of Europe, the RAW brand held a live event in Dublin, Ireland – a show that was headlined by a tag-team showdown between Seth Rollins and Finn Balor on the one hand, and Bray Wyatt and Samoa Joe on the other. The event featured three championship matches. The card also featured a matchup of WWE United Kingdom title contenders, Jordan Devlin and Tucker.
The RAW tag-team champions Jeff and Matt Hardy defended their straps against Enzo & Cass, Cesaro & Sheamus, and Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson.
Besides, Cruiserweight champion Neville defended his belt against Austin Aries. The event also featured a filler match as the team of Rhyno, Heath Slater, Goldust and R-Truth took on the team of Curtis Axel, Bo Dallas, Curt Hawkins and Titus O’Neil.
Elsewhere on the card, Roman Reigns went toe-to-toe with Braun Strowman. Mickie James, Sasha Banks and Bayley competed against Emma, Nia Jax and WWE RAW Women’s champion Alexa Bliss. Furthermore, WWE Intercontinental champion Dean Ambrose defended his title against The Miz. The main-event of the show saw Seth Rollins and Finn Balor take on Samoa Joe and Bray Wyatt.
Here are the complete results of the RAW brand’s (5/5/2017) live event in Dublin, Ireland
#1 The Hardy Boyz vs Enzo & Big Cass vs. Sheamus & Cesaro vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson (WWE RAW tag-team Championship Match)
The matchup for the red brand's tag-team titles featured strong ‘DELETE’ chants. Hometown WWE Superstar Sheamus received a huge pop from the Irish fans. The Hardys prevailed in this matchup after Matt Hardy’s Twist of Fate and Jeff Hardy’s Swanton Bomb helped the champions retain their RAW tag-team titles against Enzo & Big Cass, Sheamus & Cesaro, and Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson.
Result: The Hardy Boyz defeated Enzo & Big Cass, Sheamus & Cesaro, and Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson; and retained the RAW tag-team Championships.
#2 Jordan Devlin vs. Tucker
Jordan Devlin (Finn Balor’s student) bested Tucker after a Moonsault off the top rope. Devlin and Tucker showed respect for each other after their match, by embracing and shaking hands. This was their main roster Live Event debuts.
Result: Jordan Devlin defeated Tucker
#3 Rhyno, Heath Slater, Goldust and R-Truth vs. Curtis Axel, Bo Dallas, Curt Hawkins and Titus O’Neil
The team of Rhyno, Heath Slater, Goldust and R-Truth competed against Curtis Axel, Bo Dallas, Curt Hawkins and Titus O’Neil. A segment during the match saw Goldust attack everybody, and almost attacking the referee as well as picking him up, which led to R-Truth intervening.
Rhyno ultimately picked up the win for his team by hitting Curtis Axel with a Gore.
Result: Rhyno, Heath Slater, Goldust and R-Truth defeated Curtis Axel, Bo Dallas, Curt Hawkins and Titus O’Neil
#4 Neville vs. Austin Aries (WWE Cruiserweight Championship)
The King of the Cruiserweights, Neville defended his WWE Cruiserweight Championship against Austin Aries. After a series of back-and-forth exchanges, Neville got the pinfall victory over Double-A by putting his feet on the ropes, successfully retaining his title.
Result: Neville defeated Austin Aries and retained the WWE Cruiserweight Championship
#5 Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
Braun Strowman interrupted ring-announcer Jojo during a segment promoting the UK Championship. The Monster Among Men spoke about his destruction of Roman Reigns at WWE Payback, following which a big ‘Thank You Strowman’ chant broke out in the crowd.
Just as Braun stated that Reigns was absent, Roman’s music hit and the Big Dog engaged Strowman in a back-and-forth strikes, with the latter throwing him into the steel steps. Reigns recovered and hit Strowman with a couple of Superman punches to no effect, after which Braun took down Reigns. Strowman set up a table in the corner but was then Speared through the table by Reigns. The matchup reportedly ended in a No-Contest.
Roman spears Braun through a table #WWEDublin pic.twitter.com/NU3oSSqZpr
— TPW: #MarbleZoneAct1 (@TweetPW) May 5, 2017
Result: No-Contest
#6 Mickie James, Sasha Banks and Bayley vs Emma, Nia Jax and Alexa Bliss
The team of Mickie James, Sasha Banks and Bayley took on Emma, Nia Jax and WWE RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss. Banks picked up the win for her team after hitting Emma with a Bank Statement.
Result: Mickie James, Sasha Banks and Bayley defeated Emma, Nia Jax and Alexa Bliss
#7 Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz (WWE Intercontinental Championship Match)
The Miz and Maryse started off their segment by trash-talking the fans in Dublin, with the latter proceeding to diss the crowd in French. Dean Ambrose entered the fray, the match began and The Lunatic Fringe defended his WWE Intercontinental strap against the Miz.
Maryse kept interfering in the match, which eventually led the referee to eject her from ringside. Ambrose finished off the match after hitting the Miz with Dirty Deeds.
Result: Dean Ambrose defeated The Miz and retained the WWE Intercontinental Championship
#8 Main Event: Seth Rollins and Finn Balor vs. Samoa Joe and Bray Wyatt
Hometown Superstar Finn Balor got a hero’s welcome courtesy the fans in Dublin. Seth Rollins picked up the victory for his team, after scoring a pinfall on Samoa Joe. Following the match, Rollins addressed the fans, stating that the last time he performed in Dublin he suffered a devastating knee injury, but he’s happy to be back.
Here's another video of Seth's promo from #WWEDublin from Mick Kerrigan on You Tube full video: https://t.co/yqqhYnApge #SethRollins pic.twitter.com/N2g4q5bIIW
— Seth Rollins Fans (@SethRollinsFans) May 5, 2017
Finn Balor then spoke to the fans, thanking the people of Ireland for being the best fans in the world. The two former champions then proceeded to make a video for the WWE’s official website and social media.
Result: Seth Rollins and Finn Balor defeated Samoa Joe and Bray Wyatt
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