Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 11, 2019

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) shows up to start tonight's show with a farewell address. Roman says that over the past few months, he has learned that life is short and not guaranteed, and if last night is truly the last ride, then he has no regrets, as he was doing what he loved in the ring with people he loved. Last week, he asked for a favor and they did not let him down; for that, he is forever grateful. He then says that if there are three men who should handle their business, it's them. Roman says he hasn't had a one-on-one match in over five months, and that he plans on remedying that tonight. He says Dean has some business - whatever it may be - but so does Seth, which leads to a "slay the beast" chant in the crowd. Roman tells the fans that this is exactly what Seth will do, as he will beat Brock Lesnar and take the WWE Universal Championship while the whole world chants "burn it down." All three men then fistbump for what is, for all intents and purposes, the last time. Dean and Roman leave, but Seth stays in the ring and stares at the WrestleMania sign. He says that last night, The Shield burned it down. Suddenly, Paul Heyman shows up and says that Brock Lesnar will conquer Seth in the main event. Seth mockingly jokes if this Brock Lesnar is the one he is thinking of, while saying that Lesnar had a hard time with "The New" Daniel Bryan, got pushed to his limit by "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, and was nearly beaten by Finn Balor. Seth says Lesnar seems to have problems with men his size and skills, and says that he is the one suited to beat Lesnar at WrestleMania 35. He tells Heyman he has only three weeks left to run his mouth, as he is taking the Universal Championship off of Lesnar and bringing the title back to Raw every single week. Heyman is almost at a loss for words, but says there will be no beast slaying as Seth is not telling the whole story. He says Lesnar had no time to prepare for any of the opponents Seth mentioned, but Seth says Heyman is just making excuses. Heyman says Seth runs his mouth like he knows Lesnar, and if he wants him to introduce Lesnar, he will do it. We then see a video package of Brock Lesnar. Heyman says that ever since Seth won the Royal Rumble, Lesnar has had fantasies of what he will do to Seth, as he has prepared for him at the main event of WrestleMania. He then says Seth does not known Lesnar, then Seth is German suplexed out of nowhere three times...not by Lesnar, but by Shelton Benjamin.

Paul Heyman guests on commentary for the next match.

Seth Rollins beats Shelton Benjamin. During the match, Paul Heyman announces that Brock Lesnar will return to Raw next week following a mid-match phone call.

Before the next match, Bobby Lashley's face is seen on the TitanTron.

Bobby Lashley beats Finn Balor to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship! During the match, Lio Rush suddenly shows up, ringing the ring bell and distracting Finn Balor. This allows Lashley to hit Finn Balor with a Spear in mid-air to take back the Intercontinental title.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Baron Corbin. Corbin is once again confronted with his comments about Roman Reigns one week after Reigns announced he is battling leukemia again. He says he will not walk around worrying about other people's feelings, and says there is no way that Roman is 100% and that he will be exposed. He says that Roman dropped the ball and he has carried it ever since, and that he will "housetrain The Big Dog."

"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey shows up. She tells the fans to take their applause and shove it and that she doesn't care what the "bandwagon bitches" think. She calls Becky Lynch a coward, and says that she has come to embarrass Becky and Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania. Ronda says she got Becky to win by disqualification so she can embarrass them both at WrestleMania, and that WWE has her permission to make their match a 2-on-1 handicap match, as she will walk through both of them. She says that all of this is a joke. Dana Brooke shows up and says she has heard enough, and that she has nothing left to lose. She refuses to let Ronda disrespect WWE, the fans or the women's locker room. She admits she is not a big-time fighter, but she loves the business and she has worked her tail off to be here, win the locker room's respect and prove she belongs here. Each week, she fights for a chance, but doesn't get the time of day, let alone a match. She may not be on TV or be a household name like Ronda, but all she wants is just the chance. She mentions Ronda's post-pay-per-view open challenge, and says that she accepts. Ronda immediately attacks her and lays her out, and referees have to rush into the ring to restore order before Ronda can break Dana's arm. Ronda smacks one of the referees in the face, then leaves.

Aleister Black and Ricochet beat Bobby Roode and Chad Gable. After the match, The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) attack Aleister and Ricochet from behind on the stage.

We see some photos of WWE Superstars at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

It's time for A Moment of Bliss. Alexa Bliss says everyone been talking about her scoop, and asks who will host WrestleMania this year. She says that this year's host is bigger than any reality show, more electrifying and has more power of positivity than past hosts: herself. Alexa says it is such an honor for the fans to host WrestleMania this year, because the show will be hosted by the biggest star of all.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Brawn Strowman. Strowman tells Colin Jost to stay away from him, and says he enjoyed lifting Colin Jost up by his neck. Suddenly, a backstage hand shows up and tells him his car is ready. Strowman says "What car?"

After the commercial break, Strowman finds out he has been gifted a red sports car courtesy of Colin Jost the cast of Saturday Night Live via a "comedic" letter. Strowman tears out the driver's side door before tearing out the driver's seat, the hood and the front bumper while smashing the front windshield. He tells the backstage hand to give Colin and Michael Che a piece of the car, and that next time he sees them, they will get these hands.

Elias is in the ring. He says that he has come back a hero, then proceeds to play guitar. He then says it is a miracle that he is such a success, because if you are born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, you are an enormous waste of life, and when he shows up in Pittsburgh, he is reminded of how miserable its people are. He says that miserable people hold great people back and that he gave this bit of advice to "his good friend" Antonio Brown as he told him to force a trade and get out of town, and says Brown "looks good in black and silver." Suddenly, No Way Jose and his conga line show up, but Elias attacks No Way Jose as he dances his way to the ring before attacking a member of the conga line. It is not long before Elias hits Drift Away on Jose on the entrance ramp.

It is announced that Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) are being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2019.

Lacey Evans shows up, heads to the commentary table and is then interrupted by Nia Jax and Tamina. Tamina and Nia Jax wave Lacey Evans off as they head to the ring while Lacey heads to the back.

Before the next match, Natalya says she has been thinking about who has her back these days since last night, and while she does not trust Nia and Tamina, she trusts her best friend: Beth Phoenix, who accompanies Natalya to the ring.

Nia Jax beats Natalya by disqualification after Beth Phoenix gets in the ring and beats up Nia Jax. Tamina gets in the ring after the match, but Beth overpowers her. Backstage, Nia and Tamina are suddenly brawling with Sasha Banks and Bayley, and referees and officials have to break up the brouhaha.

Batista is seen arriving at the arena.

WWE COO Triple H shows up. Batista shows up shortly afterwards. He stands on the stage, and his personal security detail shows up to stand between him and Triple H. Triple H asks Batista if he will stand on the ring like a nosering model or if he will get in the ring and face him like a man, then asks if the security is to protect him. Batista says the security is here because he is not stupid. He says he learned and paid attention from two of the dirtiest players in the game: Triple H and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair." He then says security is there for his protection, then asks where Triple H's sledgehammer is before saying Triple H underestimates him. He says that he is in control, and demands that Triple H give him what he wants. Triple H tells Batista he will not give him anything after quitting and walking away just because he is a big Hollywood star. He then says that he will do it his way: leave the ring, walk up the ramp, tear through Batista's security and beat his ass. Batista says that isn't happening, and says that by the time Triple H gets to the stage, he will be long gone. He then says he quit so he could get as far away from Triple H as he could after being held back, looked down upon and shut out. He says that he will get what he wants or he will hurt the people he loves, but Triple H says the only Batista will get is a beating. Triple H tells Batista to get in the ring and face him like a man again. Batista says Triple H wants to hurt him so bad he can feel it, and says he cannot give him what he wants because he is not in control. Triple H says he will get the beating of his life and nothing more, but Batista wants Triple H at WrestleMania. Triple H says if that is what Batista wants, then he's got it. Batista thanks Triple H, saying all he ever wanted is one last match to end his career on his terms, which happens to be ending Triple H's career on his terms. He tells Triple H he will see him at WrestleMania. Triple H tells Batista he will indeed see him, and tells Batista to scrap up what is left of "The Animal," because at WrestleMania, it may be on Batista's terms, but the end will be on his, because the match will be no holds barred.

Kurt Angle shows up. He talks about how he left Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 23 years ago to go to the Olympics and win with a broken neck, then went to the WWE and defeated every Hall of Famer the company had to offer for the last 20 years. He considers Pittsburgh his home, and he announces that at WrestleMania, he will compete in his farewell match. He thanks the locker room, the company and the fans for giving him the time of his life, and says it is only right to have one more match in Pittsburgh tonight.

Kurt Angle beats Apollo Crews after rolling away from a top rope frog splash. Both men show respect after the match.

Drew McIntyre attacks Roman Reigns from behind before the next match begins. After two Claymore Kicks - one of them sending Roman's face into the ring post - Roman is stunned. Medical staff checks on Roman, and Seth Rollins comes out to check on Roman. Seth and Roman walk to the back together.

Backstage, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins walk Roman Reigns to the trainer's room. Seth follows Roman into the trainer's room, and Dean heads to the ring. He runs into WWE COO Triple H, and says he wants Drew McIntyre with no disqualifications, no count-outs and falls counting anywhere. Triple H says he's got it.

Before the next match, Drew McIntyre asks Dean Ambrose if he will take his beating like a man or squeal like Roman Reigns. Ambrose runs at McIntyre, starting the next match early.

Drew McIntyre beats Dean Ambrose in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. After the match, Ambrose tries to get back up, but McIntyre lays him out to end the show.

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