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Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman kicked off RAW and after admitting that he was sent out to hype WrestleMania, Heyman said that the main event for the PPV was a sham because Drew McIntyre was a "hyped-up fraud".
He even said that Drew was a big, stupid 'b*tch' before McIntyre showed up. Brock was smirking as Drew joined him in the ring before being hit with the Claymore. McIntyre walked out and Brock slowly got up as the crowd chanted "You deserve it!".
As Brock was heading backstage, Drew came out of nowhere and hit two more claymores on the stage, knocking out the champ.
Seth Rollins & Murphy (c) vs. Street Profits - RAW Tag Team Title match
The champs attacked the Profits before the match began and we headed for a commercial break. The match was underway when we returned and the AOP were watching from the stage.
Dawkins was sent into the post while Murphy focused on Ford. Rollins went for the Buckle Bomb/Kick combo, but Murphy accidentally kicked Rollins. Rollins tried to get the AOP's help but the official caught wind of it and sent them out.
During the distraction, Kevin Owens came out and hit the Stunner on Rollins, letting Ford hit his finisher for the win.
Result: Street Profits def. Seth Rollins & Murphy and are the new RAW Tag Team champions
Match rating: A
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Backstage, Rollins was fuming and demanded a rematch for the titles at Elimination Chamber while also challenging KO to a match with any stipulations, at any time. Rollins was looking to 'crucify' Owens.
Riddick Moss (c) vs. Ricochet - 24/7 Title Match
Ricochet was in trouble early but managed to hit a standing Shooting Star for a near fall on Moss.
Riddick Moss (c) vs. Ricochet - 24/7 Title Match (contd...)
Ricochet hit Moss with an Enzugiri but got taken down with a huge blow and then a modified neck-breaker before Moss picked up the win.
Results: Riddick Moss def. Ricochet
Match rating: B
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AJ Styles was out and he was not in a good mood. He played us a clip of Mark Wahlberg telling AJ to walk away from the Undertaker. Instead, AJ put out a warning for the Undertaker, saying that he will make an example of Aleister Black so that 'Taker can see what AJ is capable of. But first, Black must face Anderson.
Karl Anderson vs. Aleister Black
Karl Anderson hit Aleister Black with a Spinebuster and grounded the Superstar. Aleister fought back and he took down Anderson with his innovative strikes and the running knee. He then hit a Moonsault from the Middle Rope and then the Black Mass for the win.
Results: Aleister Black def. Karl Anderson
Match rating: C
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After AJ Styles changed the rules and said that Black had to fight Gallows now to fight him.
Luke Gallows vs. Aleister Black
Gallows attacks Aleister from behind and throws him against the barricade. Gallows cornered Black and decimated him before the referee called the match in favor of Black with a DQ for Gallows.
Result: Aleister Black def. Luke Gallows via DQ
Match rating: C
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After the match, The OC hit Black with the Magic Killer before AJ stepped in the ring with him.
AJ Styles vs. Aleister Black
AJ Styles was taunting Black at first but Black managed to get a few good strikes in. AJ hit the Brainbuster and then the Phenomenal Forearm. Styles finished him off and pin him in the Undertaker's signature style, sticking out the tongue and everything.
Result: AJ Styles def. Aleister Black
Match rating: C
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Ruby Riott vs. Liv Morgan w/ guest referee Sarah Logan
Ruby unloaded on Morgan as we started and locked her in a painful submission. Logan was trying to keep Ruby from going too far and Ruby was very mad at her.
Ruby Riott vs. Liv Morgan (contd...)
Ruby hit a flat liner and got two near falls before starting to yell at Logan. Morgan took advantage of the distraction and rolled up Riott for the win.
Result: Liv Morgan def. Ruby Riott
Ruby went after Logan as the match ended and Morgan hit her with a dropkick. Logan took out Morgan and was the one standing tall at the end.
Match rating: B
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Backstage, No Way Jose asked Rowan what was in his cage and to everyone's surprise, Rowan agreed right away. It turned out to be a giant tarantula as Jose and his conga line ran away as fast as they could.
The Kabuki Warriors were out and Asuka had cast on her wrist due to a recent injury. Kairi said she would face Shayna instead.
Shayna Baszler vs. Kairi Sane
Kairi managed to counter Baszler early but was caught in a spine-buster. Baszler was in control and sent Kairi into the corner and hit a big kick.
Shayna Baszler vs. Kairi Sane (contd...)
Shayna bent Sane's knees in impossible ways before stomping on her heels. Asuka distracted Shayna and let Sane get a rollup but Baszler kicked out. Becky Lynch came out and Shayna sent Sane outside to clear the ring for her guest.
The match continued as we returned from commercials and Lynch was on commentary, wearing King Lawler's crown. Shayna locked in the Khirifuda Clutch in the ring for the win.
Result: Shayna Baszler def. Kairi Sane
After the match, Shayna locked in the clutch again and knocked out Kairi to send a message to Becky.
Match rating: A
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Rey Mysterio & Humberto Carrillo vs. Angel Garza & Andrade
The heels took control early and sent both Rey and Humberto into the barricades. Back in the ring, Humberto was in trouble as Angel and Andrade had him in their corner.
Humberto managed to turn things around and tag in Mysterio who took Andrade down. They hit a double team and sent Andrade outside.
Rey Mysterio & Humberto Carrillo vs. Angel Garza & Andrade (contd...)
Garza blocked a 619 and got a near fall on Rey. Andrade and Humberto were legal and Carrillo took the knees in the corner but Rey broke the pin. Rey hit a double 619 and set Carrillo up for the Moonsault and the win.
Result: Rey Mysterio & Humberto Carrillo def. Angel Garza & Andrade
Match rating: A
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Beth Phoenix was out to give an update on her husband, Edge's health but before she could speak, Randy Orton came out to the ring. He reached his hand out at Beth and she cursed at him. She was furious at Randy while Orton got on the mic and said that there was no possibility of another comeback after what he did.
He then started to give Beth an explanation for his actions and told us a story of when he was 19 and he and his dad ran into Edge backstage for the first time. They then ended up working as a team and Edge 'saved his life'. So Randy repaid the favor by making sure Edge didn't get injured later in his career and forcing him to retire again.
He said Edge was addicted to the adrenaline of the ring and Beth enabled him by allowing her to return. Beth slapped Randy and hit the RKO before walking out.
A bunch of Superstars came out to help as the show closed on that tragic note.
Episode rating: A
A great show ahead of Elimination Chamber as we got a title change, a huge tag team main event and the reveal of what was in Rowan's cage.
