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Monday Night RAW saw the build to Elimination Chamber continue. Two more qualified for the chamber, and Cena, Elias & Braun Strowman did battle in an epic main event!
Roman Reigns vs Bray Wyatt
Bray Wyatt started the show in a backstage segment, reminiscing about his Elimination Chamber victory the previous year. He talked about his rivalry with Reigns, calling The Big Dog a failure waiting patiently to be put out of his misery.
Roman cut a promo saying that no one can stop him from becoming Universal Champion at WrestleMania. It looked like he was reading out of a teleprompter. But noticeably, these backstage focus promos have increased in WWE.
Reigns started the match strong but it was Bray Wyatt with the mind games, helping him get the better of his old rival. Matt Hardy was watching on from the weird WWE TV angle while Roman Reigns levelled The Eater Of Worlds.
Roman hit a series of lariat strikes on Wyatt at the corner but Bray powered him out and levelled him clean with a body collision. A good match upto that point with both men digging deep into their arsenal, as Roman would respond with a sit-out powerbomb.
Roman's superman punch was countered into a urinage, and the crowd was hot for Wyatt. Corey Graves compared the Reigns-Wyatt rivalry to Superman-Lex Luther/Batman-Joker. Reigns.
Bray Wyatt hit the Sister Abigail but Roman Reigns would become the first person to kick out of the Sister Abigail since Hell In A Cell 2015. Roman was incidentally the last one to do it.
Roman Reigns outpowered Bray, preventing a second Sister Abigail. He would then hit a spear for the win, becoming the fourth person to qualify for the Elimination Chamber match.
Roman Reigns defeated Bray Wyatt to qualify for the Elimination Chamber
The Revival vs Finn Balor & Karl Anderson
It was originally scheduled to be Dash Wilder vs Finn Balor, but The Revival insisted that they wanted a tag team match. While Balor Club started off strong, The Revival would soon isolate Balor and use great teamwork to prevent him from tagging Anderson in.
Balor finally managed to tag Anderson in, and the former Machine Gun Karl Anderson showed what he was made of. Anderson managed to take out Wilder and the tagged in Finn Balor hit the coupe-de-grace for the win.
Finn Balor & Karl Anderson defeated The Revival
Backstage, Sasha Banks was looking at her tab, watching her match with Asuka the previous week. Bayley came in and told her to stop being so hard on herself. Sasha said the day she stops being hard on herself is the day she stops being herself. She vowed to win the Elimination Chamber and walk into WrestleMania as champion and end Asuka's undefeated streak.
Bayley said she was thinking something similar, in that she planned to end Asuka's streak later in the night when she would face her. Sasha underhandedly berated her, asking if she thought she could actually beat Asuka. Bayley shot back saying that she knows she's beaten Sasha, and she knew she could beat Asuka.
Cedric Alexander & Mustafa Ali vs Tony Nese & Drew Gulak
Drake Maverick was on commentary. The two teams had a lot of back and forth, with Ali and Nese saving their teams. Cedric Alexander would take out Tony Nese with an incredible suicide dive.
Ali would tag Cedric in and he hit the Lumbar check on Gulak for the win.
Cedric Alexander & Mustafa Ali vs Tony Nese & Drew Gulak
Kurt Angle announces the Women's Elimination Chamber participants
Kurt Angle was proud that RAW's Asuka won the Women's Royal Rumble and talked about the Elimination Chamber. The Elimination Chamber match participants were announced to be: Bayley, Mickie James, Mandy Rose, Sonya DeVille, Sasha Banks and of course, Alexa Bliss, who would be defending her title.
Alexa Bliss came out and accused Kurt Angle of not treating her equal to Brock Lesnar, as he doesn't have to defend the Universal title at the Chamber while she does. Despite Kurt rationally responding, Alexa would go on to accuse Kurt Angle of sexism. Kurt Angle took a fan vote as to whether they wanted to see Alexa defend her title at the chamber, to which the crowd happily chanted "Yes!"
John Cena cut the backstage "selfie" promo where he talked about the triple threat match against Braun Strowman & Elias, where the winner would become the last person to enter the chamber.
Asuka vs Bayley
The two old rivals started out with the feeling out process and the two exchanged blows before Asuka was sent out of the ring. Bayley hit a high-risk hurricanrana through the ropes onto The Empress Of Tomorrow. After throwing her back in the ring, Asuka would knock Bayley off the ring with a hip attack.
Bayley was in control of the Royal Rumble winner, focusing on attacking the lower back of Asuka. Bayley hit a struck Asuka with her leg. Unsurprisingly, Asuka got control back and despite Bayley almost picking up the shocking pin, Asuka would transition into a smooth armbar, pinning Bayley.
Asuka defeated Bayley
The Miz vs Apollo Crews - Elimination Chamber qualifier
The match kicked off with Apollo Crews hitting a vertical suplex onto The Miz. The Intercontinental Champion tried a few roll-ups and Apollo did the same.
The Miz put his knees up for Apollo's moonsault and would then take control. There were even faint chants of Apollo. Crews caught Miz at his jumping clothesline and hit two moonsaults, only for a near fall.
Apollo countered a skull-crushing finale attempt into a roll-up pin for another near-fall. Miz threw Apollo onto the ropes and finished him with the skull-crushing finale.
The Miz defeated Apollo Crews to qualify for the Elimination Chamber
Backstage, Seth Rollins saw Jordan with Kurt Angle and medical staff. Jordan injured his neck again and was unable to compete in the tag title match. While it seemed like the match had to be called off, Roman Reigns came in and took Jordan's spot.
The Bar(c) vs Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns - RAW Tag Team Championship
The Bar was not pleased by the last-minute replacement of Jordan. While Seth Rollins, the home state boy started off strong, The Bar then took control briefly before the Sheild brothers mocked the champions.
With some absolutely brilliant tag team work, The Bar cleared both competitors and took complete control. Despite interference from Sheamus, Reigns still fought back, preventing a neutralizer. Sheamus took out Rollins, preventing the tag.
Jason Jordan came out and encouraged Rollins and put him back in the ring, where he got the hot tag. The Architect took out the champions, with a distinctly beautiful suicide dive onto Cesaro, literally toppling him into the crowd.
Rollins was on fire and Jordan even assisted the challengers, holding Cesaro's leg, with Rollins almost getting the distraction pin. Roman told Jordan to leave. Roman & Seth had the match seemingly won but Cesaro pulled Sheamus from the ring and tried to leave for a count-out loss. Jordan prevented them from leaving and provocation caused Jordan to attack Sheamus, causing a DQ win for the champions.
The Bar defeated Rollins & Reigns by DQ
Backstage, Seth Rollins was seething and screaming at Jason Jordan. He told him that is only regret was not legitimately hurting him. Kurt Angle forced Jason Jordan to go home till he recovers from injury.
Nia Jax vs Vanessa Floyd
Nia Jax got her own video packaged and squashed the enhancement talent, finishing her in around two minutes.
Nia Jax defeated Vanessa Floyd
After the match, Nia Jax said that she's the only woman who doesn't fear Asuka.
Mickie James vs Sonya DeVille
Mickie James showed her aggressive side and had a surprising start against Sonya DeVille. While the two had a back and forth, the match itself didn't go on too long, with DeVille almost winning after Mandy Rose's distraction.
Mickie James' veteran instincts saw her pick up the roll-up pinfall on Sonya DeVille.
Mickie James defeated Sonya DeVille
Absolution assaulted Mickie after the match, but it was a surprising run-in by the Women's Champion Alexa Bliss that saw her pull Mickie out of the ring and help her out. No one, including Mickie, knew what to make of the situation.
John Cena vs Elias vs Braun Strowman - Winner enters Elimination Chamber last
Elias had a long intro before getting cut off by John Cena. Elias stepped outside the ring and let the other two battle it out. Strowman chased Elias outside and bulldozed Cena, who tried but failed to lift him up.
Elias was going to break up the pin but Braun caught his neck before he could do that. He sent Elias flying outside the ring, but Cena and Elias would eventually team up to drive Strowman outside and into the ring post and steel steps multiple times.
Cena hit Strowman with the steel steps and Elias smashed his guitar on Strowman's back before Cena hit The Monster Among Men with an AA onto the steel steps.
Elias took advantage and jumped Cena early, taking control of the match. Strowman came out of nowhere and hit Cena with a powerslam. Elias was quick to throw Strowman out of the ring, stealing the pin and getting the upset victory.
Elias defeated John Cena & Braun Strowman to become the last person to enter the Elimination Chamber
After the match, Strowman hit Elias with a powerslam, and after fan demand, Strowman hit Cena and Elias with powerslams. Strowman stood tall and listened to the crowd, giving Cena & Elias with another set of powerslams!
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