Braun Strowman beats Baron Corbin in a Tables Match. After the match, Braun Strowman is going to the back when Paul Heyman shows up on the stage. Strowman stares at him before grabbing him by the shirt collar, but ultimately lets him go.
After the commercial break, Paul Heyman says he cannot be surprised by Braun Strowman, as everyone is jealous and envious of his client Brock Lesnar due to Lesnar's achievement, which is why he has put a video package together to educate the fans of Lesnar's history. In the video package, Heyman says that Seth Rollins has no chance against Lesnar, as the harsh conditions on the farm that Lesnar grew up on honed his killer instincts and made him into the greatest amateur wrestler on the planet. From there, Lesnar did not seek out WWE; WWE sought him, and within six months of his debut, Lesnar became WWE Champion. Within two years, Lesnar destroyed the roster and left the WWE for new opponents in UFC. From there, Lesnar stepped into the cage with Randy Couture and became the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion of the world. Once again, Lesnar slaughtered all competition in front of him, and Lesnar grew bored and nobody gave him the challenge he wanted. From there, Lesnar headed back to WWE and began anew, starting with breaking The Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania. After the video package, Heyman says that the fans keep booing this, but there is nothing they can do about it. After asking the fans if they think Seth Rollins can become WWE Universal Champion, he says there is not enough fire in Rollins' soul to burn down Suplex City. Suddenly, Finn Balor shows up.
After the commercial break, Finn Balor says it has been a while since he has held a championship and that it feels good. He says that while growing up watching the greats, it has been a dram to hold the Intercontinental title, and he is proud to continue the title's legacy. Before he can say much else, however, Lio Rush shows up. He says that Finn Balor does not deserve to be Intercontinental Champion; Lashley does. Suddenly, Finn Balor is attacked from behind by Lashley, and he and Lio Rush gang up on Finn Balor as if they had never broken up. Suddenly, Ricochet shows up and rolls under a Lio Rush clothesline before finding him and Lashley off.
Finn Balor and Ricochet beat Lio Rush and Bobby Lashley.
Backstage, Triple H is talking with Natalya when Drew McIntyre shows up, wanting a match with Seth Rollins to prove he deserves to main event WrestleMania. Dean Ambrose suddenly shows up and says "I'm not doing anything tonight...what about me?" before slapping him and walking away. Triple H gives Drew a chance to change the match, which Drew does.
The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado) beat Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins.
Charly Caruso interviews Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) on the stage. Tucker says they are blue collar solid and known to get the job done, as they are not afraid to work hard and follow it up with some red meat. He says they are ready for anybody, as they have each other's backs. Suddenly, Lacey Evans shows up, walks down the ramp, then walks back up and stares at Heavy Machinery, who then decide to strut down the ramp before doing the Bushwhacker walk back up.
Backstage, Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano are met by Bobby Roode and Chad Gable, who want to know why they have a match against The Revival when it should be them. Gargano says they have run NXT for over two years, and they are here to take over. The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) shows up, and Ciampa says they are here to make an impression at their expense.
#DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano) beat The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder).
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Finn Balor and Ricochet. Finn says he had his night last night, but tonight was all about Ricochet. Finn leaves, then Ricochet says you can envision how you achieve your goals, but it never goes according to plan; however, when you achieve your goals, it will feel better than you can ever imagine. He says that this is only the beginning.
We hear from Kevin Owens, who gives us another update from a movie theater. He is still rehabbing and training, and says he has never been more focused. He is reminded of why he fights in the first place, and he is ready to fight again. He also finds out from his son exactly how expensive movie theater food is.
Sasha Banks and Bayley show up. Bayley says that last night was a totally emotional night for her and Sasha, and she cannot believe that they are WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. Sasha says it feels like a dream, but it is not a dream anybody and that they did it, and that they have come so far together. She says that she and Bayley have the same dream and goal, and that she cannot imagine doing this with anyone else as they were born to do this. Bayley says it took them going to war with each other to realize that they could change the world together, and that this is only the beginning, as they plan on being champions for a very long time. Sasha says they have given their all to build the women's tag division, and they will defend the titles against anybody, past, present and future, and Bayley says they respect how special the titles are. She says there is no stronger connection than "The Boss and Hug Connection." Suddenly, Nia Jax and Tamina show up. Nia says nobody wants to see this "nauseating lovefest," and while she congratulates Sasha and Bayley on their title win, she says Sasha only cares about Sasha and always loses the title on her very first defense. Tamina says they got lucky last night, but tonight, that luck runs out. Tamina and Nia charge the ring, but Sasha and Bayley are able to fend them off.
It is officially announced that D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, Billy Gunn) will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2019.
Drew McIntyre quickly beats Dean Ambrose.
We see another video package for Brock Lesnar narrated by Paul Heyman. This time around, Heyman talks about Lesnar's second run in WWE and all the people he defeated along the way. Heyman says that Seth Rollins will continue to get up despite Lesnar's efforts, as he is willing to risk it all to win it once; therefore, Rollins is the most dangerous opponent Lesnar will ever have. He says that Lesnar will have to look back on his days on the farm, and that Lesnar will not only have to take Rollins down, but put him down.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins, who says that everything Paul Heyman has said about Brock Lesnar is true; however, he is walking into WrestleMania not with a death wish, but an acceptance of his fate. He says that Lesnar needs to accept his fate, for it will be all over for him and his reign of terror will be done at WrestleMania, and however he leaves WrestleMania, he will leave it as champion. Suddenly, Dean Ambrose shows up and asks Rollins "Where were you back there?" Seth asks "Have you completely lost your mind?" Dean just shrugs and says "Eh," then leaves.
Elias is in the ring. He says he is fed up, as he is the most important Superstar of all time to show up on Raw and yet he is constantly disrespected and interrupted. He says he is a musical genius and that everyone should be blessed to be in his presence. He says that the new NXT debut will not change the truth that his fingers make magic every night, then performs a song for himself where he goes into a consciousness so deep that he will forget the fans exist. Before he can perform it, however, Aleister Black shows up. Aleister says that if silence and deep sleep is what Elias seeks, then he can help him, for tonight, Elias will fade to black.
Aleister Black beats Elias.
Next week: "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair's birthday celebration!
"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey retains the WWE Raw Women's Championship against Ruby Riott. After the match, Ronda fends off Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan to end the show.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
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