WWE Live Event Results: Reading, Pennsylvania (January 19, 2018)

Paige met several fans at the RAW live event in Reading, Pennsylvania
Paige met several fans at the RAW live event in Reading, Pennsylvania

The WWE’s live event in Reading, PA saw Paige support her Absolution teammates from ringside, while the main event featured a matchup comprising three former World Champions.

RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss was in action as well and put her title on the line. Besides, the card also featured a high-action matchup as Finn Balor went to war. Several other intriguing matchups transpired on the card; the results of which have been noted as follows—


#1 Titus O’Neill & Apollo Crews vs. The Bar vs. Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows

Titus O’Neill & Apollo Crews started off the match strongly and never quite conceded the momentum throughout.

While The Bar (Sheamus & Cesaro) took control briefly midway, Anderson & Gallows intervened, following which O’Neill and Crews took advantage of the same, and walked away victors.

Result: Titus O’Neill & Apollo Crews def. The Bar, and Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows


#2 Goldust vs. Curt Hawkins; Braun Strowman vs. Curt Hawkins

Goldust competed against Curt Hawkins in a singles matchup; and in what was a back-and-forth affair, the former bested his foe owing to which Hawkins’ losing streak continued.

Following the loss, Hawkins issued a call-out to anyone in the locker room—one that was answered by none other than Braun Strowman, who utterly demolished Hawkins in a brief match.

Result: Goldust def. Curt Hawkins; Braun Strowman def. Curt Hawkins

#3 Braun Strowman vs. Kane

Braun Strowman celebrated after his win over Curt Hawkins, however, he was not finished yet. Kane came out to compete against The Monster Among Men, and after a hard-hitting, albeit brief match, the Big Red Machine attacked Strowman with a Steel Chair.

Kane was Disqualified from the matchup, resultantly giving the DQ victory to Braun Strowman.

Result: Braun Strowman def. Kane


#4 Asuka & Dana Brooke vs. Sonya Deville & Mandy Rose

Asuka teamed up with Dana Brooke so as to compete against Sonya Deville & Mandy Rose.

Absolution leader Paige was ringside to support her teammates, however, Asuka & Brooke dominated the matchup, besting Absolution much to the delight of the fans in attendance.

Result: Asuka & Dana Brooke def. Sonya Deville & Mandy Rose

#5 The Revival vs. Heath Slater & Rhyno

The Revival took on the team of Heath Slater & Rhyno, in a matchup that saw the crowd divided in their support.

After a ton of technical mat wrestling manoeuvres, The Revival bested Slater & Rhyno en route to a dominant victory.

Result: The Revival def. Heath Slater & Rhyno


#6 Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley vs. Mickie James

WWE RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss defended her title against Bayley & Mickie James in a Triple Threat Match.

While Bayley and James dominated the early proceedings, Bliss came back strong down the stretch. Bliss ended the matchup standing tall; successfully defending her RAW Women’s title.

Result: Alexa Bliss def. Bayley & Mickie James

#7 Finn Balor vs. Elias

Finn Balor entered to a huge pop from the fans in attendance.

Balor assumed control right away and displayed his vast array of skills against Elias. While Elias did have his moments in the match, Balor would prove to be too much for the Drifter in the end.

Result: Finn Balor def. Elias


#8 Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns vs. The Miz, Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel

One half of the RAW Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins teamed up with his Shield brethren Roman Reigns so as to take on The Miz, Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel in a 2-on-3 Handicap Match.

Rollins & Reigns dominated throughout; beating their opponents from pillar to post. While The Miz tried his best to use the numbers to his advantage, Rollins & Reigns emerged victorious in the end.

Result: Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns def. The Miz, Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel

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