Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Goldberg shows up to start tonight's show. He tells the fans - who are booing Goldberg - not to be mistaken, as it was not about who was last and all about who's next. Suddenly, Roman Reigns shows up. The crowd is now chanting "You both suck" as Roman tells Goldberg "I'm next."
We look back on John Cena's WWE debut from June 27, 2002.
Before the next match, Bayley says that she shouldn't be here and that she has already made history against Naomi before introducing Sasha Banks as a future multiple-Grammy winning artist.
Naomi beats Bayley by disqualification after Sasha Banks attacks Naomi. After the match, Bayley and Sasha attack Naomi, then Lacey Evans gets in the ring. This leads to a tag team brawl that is broken up by referees, and the match is restarted as a tag team match.
Naomi and Lacey Evans beat Bayley and Sasha Banks.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) meets Josh McDaniels backstage, then encounters Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode.
We look back at John Cena's WWE Championship win at WrestleMania 21.
Robert Roode beats Kofi Kingston. During the match, Robert Roode kicks the steel steps near Big E as Dolph Ziggler distracts the referee in order to feign getting hurt, and this gets Big E ejected from ringside. Later on, Kofi hits Roode with SOS, but Ziggler puts Roode's foot on the rope and alerts the referee. Roode then wins with a schoolkid pin on an unfocused Kofi. After the match, Sonya Deville - who has been watching the match from backstage with Mandy Rose - refers to Dolph Ziggler as "[Mandy's] man." In the locker room, Otis tells Tucker that there is something not right regarding Mandy and Ziggler and cannot put his finger on it. Tucker tells Otis that the guy doesn't always get the girl and that he should give Mandy up, and next week, they will get the love of the fans.
We look back on John Cena's match against The Rock at WrestleMania 29.
Renee Young is in the ring to moderate a contract signing for Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Braun Strowman for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Elimination Chamber. Nakamura arrives first, followed by Strowman. As Nakamura signs the contract, Sami Zayn tells Strowman to take a seat. Strowman throws his chair out of the ring, then Sami says that the way he, Nakamura and Cesaro have been treated has been nothing more than a travesty. As Sami says that Nakamura could not even celebrate his birthday due to having nine stitches and that Nakamura is an artist, Strowman tells Sami to shut up, that everyone is tired of hearing him bitch and moan, and that it doesn't matter what is in the contract as he will have to face him, Nakamura and Cesaro simultaneously anyway. Sami takes this as a challenge and he, Nakamura and Cesaro alter the contract to make the match a 3-on-1 handicap match with the title on the line. After Sami tells Strowman he is going down, Strowman moves the table out of the way and asks Sami what makes him think he will make it to Elimination Chamber before starting a 3-on-1 brawl.
Roman Reigns vs. Goldberg for the WWE Universal Championship is made official for WrestleMania.
Drew Gulak guests on commentary for the next match.
Daniel Bryan beats Curtis Axel with the Lebell Lock.
We look back on John Cena's match with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles for the WWE Championship at Royal Rumble 2017.
The Miz and John Morrison show up. Miz says that he and Morrison proved all the haters wrong and did what they said they were going to do, and no matter what the fans do, he and Morrison only hear the sweet sound of victory, which sounds like their "Miz and Morrison, hey hey, ho ho" chant. As Miz and Morrison continue to celebrate, a referee shows up and says something to ring announcer Greg Hamilton, who announces that Miz and Morrison will defend their titles against five teams. They will defend against The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E), Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis), The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), the team of Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler, and The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Lince Dorado, Gran Metalik in an Elimination Chamber Match at Elimination Chamber. The Usos then show up for the next match.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The Miz and John Morrison with a top rope Canadian Destroyer followed by a top rope frog splash to Morrison.
John Cena shows up. John Cena says he will always be a WWE Superstar, then says he will be doing something different at WrestleMania, as he knows how hard Superstars work for one WrestleMania moment and prides himself on listening to the fans. Cena says he hears the fans after every show and knows that they are passionate about the future of WWE, then says he is doing the right thing, saying WrestleMania should go on without him this year. He says that this is not goodbye, but "goodbye for now," and says that he is betting on the future as WrestleMania spots should be earned and not demanded. He also says he does not know the next time he will be back. Cena then says that if he were to make such an announcement, he would like to do it in the place he calls home. He then thanks the fans. As John Cena salutes on the stage, the lights suddenly go out, then come back on. "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt is suddenly right behind John Cena, and he points at the WrestleMania sign. Cena then tips his hat at The Fiend and tells him he can't see him, then the lights go out to end the show.
Sami Zayn guests on commentary for the next match.
Roman Reigns beats Shinsuke Nakamura by disqualification after being attacked from behind by King Corbin. Shinsuke Nakamura retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship. After the match, Corbin hits Roman with Deep Six, then "The New" Daniel Bryan runs in and fends off Corbin and Nakamura. Sami Zayn gets involved, and his grabbing Daniel allows Nakamura to hit a running knee on Daniel.
Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) are met by Tucker, who says that they could use some camaraderie. Otis shows up with a bowl of pancake batter and adds some protein powder, then drinks the mixture.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews King Corbin, who just puts his crown on, laughs and leaves.
Shorty Gable beats Curtis Axel with the ankle lock. After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews Gable, who says that his height is what makes him who he is and not what holds him back, and that it is okay to be who you are. He then says there are always going to be people who will make fun of him, and he thanks those people, as they have made him look deep and embrace who he is. He tells the fans that they can overcome and accept who they are, for he accepts who he is. He then says he is "Shorty Gable," then says "Wait...let's shorten that up...I'm Shorty G."
It is announced that Seth Rollins is no longer part of Team Hogan at Crown Jewel due to his match against "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt.
Hulk Hogan is interviewed via Skype. He says he has chased after "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair for a long time, and that he's got a new captain. He also mentions that he has added Shorty Gable and Ali to his team, as they have stood out the most in the back. He says there will be a huge announcement as to who it will be at the end of the show.
Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) and The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) beat Dolph Ziggler, Robert Roode and The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder). During the match, it is announced that next week's show will air on FS1 due to World Series coverage.
Roman Reigns and "The New" Daniel Bryan will face King Corbin and Shinsuke Nakamura later tonight.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The New" Daniel Bryan. Daniel says he has been beaten up thousands of times, and it has not affected his mindset. He says that all he cares about is him and Roman "putting two kings in their place."
We see a video package for Ali.
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Bayley, who shows up with Sasha Banks. Sasha Banks announces that Bayley is the first-ever women's Grand Slam Champion, then Bayley's sudden change in attitude and appearance is addressed. Bayley says she does not owe Miz or anybody an explanation, then questions if Bayley thinks she think she is stuck in Sasha's shadow. Sasha says Bayley does not have to listen to anybody, but Miz says he does not have to do much to stay relevant. Bayley says she destroyed the Bayley Buddies because they always defined her, and says she gave headbands and high-fives to the fans and that all the fans did was take. She says she would elevate the division, and she did, and says nobody was there for her along the way. She says that all people did was destroy her, but she picked herself up like the role model that she was and kept going. She then says that the women's division is lazy and lacks desire and passion, and she used to be what the fans wanted her to be. Bayley then says that she outgrew them, and tells any fans who want inspiration that "life sucks and then you die." Suddenly, Nikki Cross shows up and says the time for talking id done and the time for action is now. She tells Bayley to make herself comfortable so she can give her a great big hug once she wins. Suddenly, Dana Brooke shows up. Dana says she is tired of being under-utilized and overlooked, and calls tonight a brand new beginning. She says she will give the fans something to cheer about, as "flex appeal" is here. Suddenly, Lacey Evans shows up.
Nikki Cross beats Mandy Rose, Dana Brooke, Lacey Evans, Sonya Deville and Carmella in a Six Pack Challenge to face Bayley for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship.
We get a video package of Braun Strowman, courtesy of Progressive.
Braun Strowman beats Drew Gulak. During the match, Drew Gulak introduces himself, and tells Strowman that he is the resident combat historian. He then tells Strowman that Tyson Fury will knock him out if he goes into his Crown Jewel match like he does every other one. As Gulak presents a 345-slide PowerPoint presentation of how to beat Tyson Fury, Strowman throws Gulak around before he can start the first slide.
Roman Reigns is announced as the new captain for Team Hogan at Crown Jewel before the next match.
Next week: Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez come face-to-face! Hulk Hogan and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair are live!
"The New" Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns beat King Corbin and Shinsuke Nakamura.
Roman Reigns shows up to start tonight's show. Roman Reigns says they are talented and that they have a bright future, but he feels ashamed to have lost to The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder). He blames the loss on "the worst tag team partner of all time," Bobby Lashley. Instead of a tag team rematch, he wants to fight Lashley, and if he can't have him at Extreme Rules, he wants him tonight. He says that Lashley is an egomaniac and that Lashley was not nor will ever be the guy, because he is the guy around here. Suddenly, Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre show up, and Dolph says Roman has to make everything about him, walks around like he owns the place and declare everything has to go through him. Drew mentions Roman making the save for Seth Rollins last week, then Dolph says he and Drew are out here to go through him for sticking his nose in their business. Drew says it is only fair to return the favor. This leads to a 2-on-1 brawl between both sides, and Roman is easily outnumbered. Suddenly, Seth Rollins runs to the ring and evens the numbers game. Seth sends Drew out of the ring, and Drew has to drag Dolph out of harm's way.
Backstage, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns meet with General Manager Kurt Angle. Angle says he will schedule the match for next week, but Roman wants it tonight. Angle tells Roman he has the tag match with The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder), then changes his mind and tells them they have their match tonight.
Before the next match, Curtis Axel parodies Matt Hardy as he talks about last week's match. Bo Dallas tells Matt Hardy that he must face them both at the same time. Bo and Curtis then sing "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands."
Curtis Axel beats Matt Hardy following the distraction by Bo Dallas.
In the locker room, Seth Rollins - who reveals that he has a 30-minute Iron Man Match against Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Extreme Rules and Roman Reigns are met by Bobby Lashley. Seth leaves, then Lashley says Roman has brass balls to call him an egomaniac. Lashley tells Roman he is not Superman and that he is a heat magnet and a trouble starter. He says nobody likes Roman aside from Seth, and that he does not like him either. As much as he would like to face him at Extreme Rules, he wants to win tonight. Roman tells Lashley that he will start, finish and win the match and to stand on the apron and watch. Lashley tells Roman they had better win or else he will be held responsible. When Roman asks if this is a threat, Lashley tells him it is.
We see footage from earlier today of Bayley's first counseling session. Sasha Banks shows up, then she and Bayley argue. All of a sudden, Dr. Shelby shows up and asks them to follow him into "the friend zone." In "The Friend Zone," Dr. Shelby goes over the seven tenets of friendship: love, helping, joy, sharing, time, honesty and respect.
The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat Titus Worldwide (Titus O'Neil and Apollo Crews).
Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns meet backstage again before their match.
We see live footage of Kevin Owens parking his car. When the valet says he cannot park there and asks for his keys, Kevin refuses before he enters the building.
The 30-minute Iron Man Match between Seth Rollins and Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Intercontinental Championship is official for Extreme Rules.
Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins vs. Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre ends when The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) rush in and attack Roman and Seth on the outside. As The Revival attack Roman, Dolph and Drew hit Seth with a Zig Zag-Claymore combo to lay out Seth. The Revival then get in the ring and hit Roman with the Shatter Machine.
Backstage, Kevin Owens meets with General Manager Kurt Angle concerning Braun Strowman. Angle puts Owens in a match against Strowman tonight, which Owens does not want.
We see more footage of Bayley and Sasha Banks' counseling session with Dr. Shelby from earlier today.
Constable Baron Corbin shows up. Corbin says he is here to help everyone get to their full potential, and says that if authority does their job, they're just trying to make you a better person. He says Commissioner Stephanie McMahon made him Constable to help Angle be a better General Manager and help everyone in the locker room be better wrestlers. He then mentions what happened between him and Finn Balor in their match last week, and insists that he was just trying to help. He calls Finn Balor's behavior "inappropriate and unprofessional," and calls Finn Balor out, demanding an apology. Finn Balor shows up. Corbin thanks Finn for coming out, and asks him to come into the ring, apologize, admit he was wrong and promise he will never do what he did last week again. Corbin apologizes to Finn first to prove he is not singling him out. Finn makes a joke about Corbin's vest, and Corbin gives him another chance to apologize. Finn says Corbin deserves an apology...to whoever gave him his haircut. Corbin tells Finn he is just trying to help, as is it hard for guys like Finn as they are not guys like him. He says Stephanie picked him as Constable of Raw for a reason, and demands that Finn apologize. Finn says he is sorry...that Corbin lost a chance at respect after becoming Stephanie's stooge. Corbin responds by punching Finn, but Finn replies with a Sling Blade and drop kicking Corbin the apron. Corbin retreats.
Backstage, Elias is met by Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan. When asked if he is performing, he says he is not performing for the fans, but for them, he has something in mind. As he plays, Liv and Logan trash a few things backstage.
Ember Moon beats Liv Morgan.
We see even more footage from earlier today of Bayley and Sasha Banks' counseling session with Dr. Shelby. Dr. Shelby plays a game of "Honesty Theatre," where Sasha and Bayley try to be in each others' shoes. Sasha portrays Bayley as childish, while Bayley mocks Sasha calling herself a boss and calls her a backstabber. Bayley and Sasha then argue, and Dr. Shelby finally screams "Enough!"
Roman Reigns and Bobby Lashley beat The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) by disqualification after The Revival continuously attack Roman - who refuses to tag in Lashley, who takes matters into his own hands in an attempt to get Roman to tag him in - on the ground. After the match, Lashley heads to the back while The Revival continue to attack Roman.
Backstage, General Manager Kurt Angle is met by Kevin Owens, who tells him to fix the chaos going on on his show while asking for his match against Braun Strowman to be cancelled. Owens tries to do favors for Angle, who says that there is no way that Owens is getting out of this match. Angle tells Owens he doesn't deserve Shania Twain tickets.
We get a special look at Ant-man and the Wasp, which premieres in theaters this Friday.
Backstage, Roman Reigns meets with General Manager Kurt Angle, who tells him that Bobby Lashley was looking for a match with him at Extreme Rules and that the match is set. Roman tells Angle to find a replacement, because he will lay Lashley out next time he sees him.
Before the next match, Mojo Rawley asks No Way Jose if he made himself perfectly clear, and says he paid a steep price and sacrificed everything to get in the ring while No Way Jose just dances. Mojo feels he should not give Jose a rematch just because he dances, then throws the microphone at him. He ducks a punch, then lays Jose out before grabbing a mber of Mojo's conga line and attacking him. Jose goes after Mojo outside of the ring, but Mojo sends Jose back-first into the ring apron.
We see footage from earlier today of Renee Young interviewing "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey for WWE.com. Ronda is excited for the Raw Women's Championship match at Extreme Rules, and while she is suspended, she will be sitting front row as a fan.
Before the next match, Nia Jax tells Alexa Bliss that two months ago, when she beat her for the Raw Women's Championship, she hopes she was finished with her, but she was wrong. She also thought Alexa Bliss would be behind her forever after Backlash, but she was wrong again. After one Money In The Bank contract cash-in, they are back where they started. Nia Jax says this needs to end, and at Extreme Rules, it will. She announces that their match for the Raw Women's Championship will be an Extreme Rules Match as per General Manager Kurt Angle. As for tonight, if Mickie James wants to bring Alexa Bliss with her, then she has back-up of her own in the form of Natalya.
Nia Jax beats Mickie James after Natalya foils Alexa Bliss' distraction attempt from the ring apron.
Backstage, Kevin Owens tries to meditate, but it is not working. When he asks what Jinder Mahal, Jinder tells Owens he must breathe in and...shanti. Suddenly, Charly Caruso interviews Owens, who insists that he is not shaken up by Braun Strowman and that he is thrilled the match is still on before saying that he is not terrified of Strowman after facing him before. Tonight, he plans to get in the ring and show how one destroys a monster.
Backstage, Renee Young interviews Bobby Lashley, Lashley says that it was enjoyable watching Roman get what he was asking for tonight and that he cannot wait for Extreme Rules. Lashley says Roman only made a name for himself while he was gone, and that Roman's yard would be a concrete patch in a trailer park if he was still here all this time.
Braun Strowman beats Kevin Owens by count-out after Owens runs to the back. He tries to get in his car, but cannot, and he hides in a port-a-potty. Owens cannot get in his car, so he hides in a port-a-potty. Braun Strowman starts looking for him, but when he passed by the port-a-potty again, he smells something. Owens is using the toilet. Strowman asks if anyone is in there with a lady's voice. Owens answers. Strowman takes a nearby roll of duct tape and wraps tape around the port-a-potty, then grabs the ropes underneath and drags the port-a-potty towards the ring. After dragging the port-a-potty up a ramp and nearly tipping it, Strowman lugs the port-a-potty by the ropes to the stage. Strowman then runs towards the port-a-potty and topples it off the stage with his bare hands. Owens has to be helped out of the port-a-potty. When he comes out, he is in pain and covered in a blue liquid.
Samoa Joe is in the ring to start tonight's show. He says everyone has heard of The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) and their track record for dominance. He has seen them up close, and he is not impressed, especially after he snapped Rollins' leg his first night on the main roster. He is also not impressed with Dean Ambrose's pattern of avoiding him (calling him a "human cockroach"), nor is he impressed with Roman Reigns. Later tonight, he has a match with Ambrose, but he wants to finish what he started with Roman Reigns right now. He also tells Roman Reigns to come to the ring alone, saying he wants only him. Seth Rollins is watching from backstage, and Ambrose takes a look. Rollins tells Ambrose to get Roman as Samoa Joe continues to talk. As Joe brags about putting Roman Reigns in the Coaquina Clutch last week, he tells Roman he would have ended him if it were not for Jason Jordan. He also says Rollins and Ambrose are not Raw tag team champs because of him, and there is nothing Roman can do about it. He then tells Roman to come face him if he has a problem with anything he has to say about him, saying he can take him out on his own without anyone else as he can stand on his own too feet. Joe says if it weren't for The Shield, he would be nothing. Joe says that if Roman has a problem, he can face him in the ring. Roman is now looking at the television screen backstage. He tells Rollins and Ambrose he can take care of this as he heads to the ring. Roman Reigns heads to the ring alone, and he and Joe brawl in the ring. Cesaro and Sheamus get in the ring, and their distraction allows Joe to get the upper hand and put Roman in the Coaquina Clutch. Sheamus and Cesaro take the boots to Roman, but it is not long before Ambrose and Rollins run in to fight Sheamus and Cesaro at ringside. Ambrose and Rollins make quick work of the Raw tag team champions, but when they go for Joe, Sheamus and Cesaro quickly get in the ring and the numbers game catches up. Sheamus, Cesaro and Joe stand tall in the ring, then leave.
WWE's first women's match in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi between Sasha Banks and Alexa Bliss is mentioned.
Before the next match, Paige says she had his first match in WWE in over a year and squashed a boss. Now the Absolution (Paige, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville) train will run past two more champs. Mandy says they will purge the Women's division of the feeble and unworthy. Sonya Deville tells them it is time to put their hair up and square up, for Absolution is a symphony of carnage and the music is about to start. Paige tells Mickie James, Bayley and Sasha Banks that Absolution is the future and that the ring is her house.
Absolution (Paige and Mandy Rose) beat Bayley and Mickie James.
Bray Wyatt is here. So is Matt Hardy, who says he is woken.
Bray Wyatt is on the TitanTron again. He says good has always battled evil and it is his favorite game. We then see Matt Hardy, who says the Great War has transcended space and time for eons, and now it continues in WWE. Bray says Matt Hardy is now "woken" and the yin to his yang, and that he has waited for him. Matt says darkness has fallen, but he will illuminate the masses. Bray says Matt is a modern day "golden cow" and a liar. Matt moos, then laughs. Bray says his words mean nothing. Matt says Sister Abigail has existed for eternity. They have met in the passed, but Sister Abigail has fallen victim to the darkness and now exists in the vessel known as Bray Wyatt. Bray asks why you would follow a jester when you can fight with a king. Matt says the "woken warriors" are preparing for the "Wyatt swarm" and that they are prepared to delete. Bray laughs, as does Matt.
Enzo Amore is talking to the WWE Cruiserweight Championship when he asks Drew Gulak what he can do for him. Gulak says Rich Swann's opportunity is revoked, and a second chance Fatal 4-Way will happen tonight where the winner faces Enzo. Enzo suddenly mentions Nia Jax by accident as he mentions potential contenders, and Drew Gulak says Enzo wants him to be prepared for any opponent after catching him out. Enzo pretends that they are on the same page to avoid embarrassment. (In reality, Rich Swann is indefinitely suspended following battery and false imprisonment charges following a fight between himself and his wife, independent wrestler Su Yung, in Gainesville, Florida.)
Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel laugh at Finn Balor before the next match. Curtis Axel rips the neck brace off, then hits Balor with a cheap shot. Bo Dallas also gets a few shots in as well.
Finn Balor makes quick work of Curtis Axel.
Backstage, Kane tells Braun Strowman that tonight, they will step into the abyss - a place normal men fear to tread. However, neither man is normal, and know what it is like to squeeze a man's throat until he loses the will to fight. He and Braun will step into the abyss, but only he will walk out, and when he does, he will face Brock Lesnar at Royal Rumble and become the WWE Universal Champion.
Seth Rollins beats Sheamus despite the damage to his left knee during the match.
Renee Young interviews Dean Ambrose. Ambrose says he has to avoid being kicked in the face and being put in the Coaquina Clutch. He says Joe has gotten him worked up, and it's too much. He's ready for Samoa Joe.
Drew Gulak guests on commentary for the next match.
Cedric Alexander beats "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese, Mustafa Ali and Ariya Daivari in a "Second Chance" Fatal 4-Way Match to face Drew Gulak to decide a #1 contender for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship next week. Charly Caruso interviews Cedric after the match. He says this was his second chance, and he plans to take full advantage of it by beating Drew Gulak and Enzo Amore to become the Cruiserweight Champion.
Drew Gulak talks to Enzo Amore about his match with Cedric Alexander and how he will be Cruiserweight Champion afterwards. Enzo tells Drew they are not friends and that he works for him, and almost says his Powerpoint presentations are "sawft." Gulak says they are "informative." Enzo then meets a smiling Nia Jax. Nia is happy to see Enzo, and tells Drew he likes his Powerpoint presentation. She then tells Enzo they should talk when he's not busy.
Roman Reigns retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Cesaro.
Braun Strowman tells Kane he tried to crush his throat and end his career, but he sent him crawling out of the arena gasping for air with a taste of his own medicine. Tonight, Kane gets the full dose, because he wants another piece of Brock Lesnar at Royal Rumble. Kane may be in his way, but not for long.
Before the next match, Absolution (Paige, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville) shows up instead of Alicia Fox. Paige reveals that Alicia Fox is hurt, and that a referee is checking on her backstage. Paige then says she respects Asuka and has heard about her, and has allowed her to walk away. She says that not even Asuka can stop Absolution. She tells Asuka to move out of the way, or else Absolution will make her. Asuka shakes her head "no." Asuka then starts fighting Absolution off, and she gets Paige in the arm bar. However, the numbers game takes over. Before Paige can hit Ram-Paige on Asuka, the entire Raw women's locker room goes after Absolution. Mandy Rose has to be dragged out of the ring by Paige and Sonya before the whole women's locker room can overwhelm her.
General Manager Kurt Angle asks for the ring to be reinforced, then Jason Jordan shows up and apologizes for last week, saying his intensity got the best of him. He keeps his cool, but he still wants a match with Samoa Joe after what he's done. Jason Jordan says he has held his own, but Kurt tells him he has not won yet and he will get the match when he says so. Jason gets ticked off with Angle and leaves.
Samoa Joe beats Dean Ambrose with the Coaquina Clutch following the constant interference from Jason Jordan, who shows up at the beginning of the match to watch the match from the stage.
Dana Brooke thanks Apollo Crews and Titus O'Neil for the opportunity to join Titus Worldwide as the head of "Research and Development." Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) show up and call them nerds. Suddenly, Braun Strowman shows up and scares everyone out of the way.
A ring crew is seen reinforcing the ring before the next match.
Next week: Brock Lesnar returns to Raw!
Kane vs. Braun Strowman ends in a double count-out. After the match, Braun Strowman goes after Kane. Eventually, both men have steel steps in their hands. Both sets run right into each other, then Braun tries to injure Kane's windpipe again. Kane fights out of it. Braun Strowman then pulls out a table from underneath the ring, but Kane reaches in there for a steel chair and whacks Strowman in the leg with it. Kane continues to punish Strowman with the steel chair, then sets up the table. Strowman hits a running clothesline, and both men are down. Kane gets back up, then looks at Strowman. Strowman also gets up in similar fashion and looks at Kane. Kane is taken aback, and he backs into the corner. Kane grabs a charging Strowman and almost choke slams him into the table, but Strowman breaks the hold and hits him with a running power slam through the table.
