These WWE Raw results are the fallout from the Royal Rumble on Saturday. This episode featured hissy fits, personal attacks, and even the booking for WrestleMania’s main events.
WWE Raw skipped the pleasantries this week with a cold open to Bron Breakker at ringside, who was upset he was forced to start the Royal Rumble on Saturday. He flipped the announcer’s desk in a temper tantrum before bringing a mic into the ring. The remaining members of his faction came to the ring, but they failed to calm him. Breakker continuously called out general manager Adam Pearce, who, surrounded by security, eventually made an appearance.
Pearce was ripping into Breakker, who decided to rush him. This prompted a surprise chair strike from LA Knight on other members of The Vision. The segment ended with the angry star asking Paul Heyman, “What are we doing?”
The first match of the evening was Je’Von Evans versus El Grande Americano. Evans’ athleticism continues to entertain the WWE Universe since his recent call-up, but he needs to work on some believable striking and the basics of a wrestling match. There’s no denying his potential.
The Original El Grande Americano caused a distraction for the finish. Evans took advantage to hit his OG Cutter and pick up the win.
Gunther came to the ring for a promo in the next segment. He received instant heel heat for coming out to AJ Styles’ music and entrance gimmick. While boasting about the careers he’s ended recently, Dragon Lee tried to seek vengeance in honor of his former tag partner. His valor was short-lived. He was choked out and hung limp over the top rope.
The War Raiders were scheduled for a tag match, but for an unknown reason, they were attacked by Oba Femi. It’s embarrassing for WWE to book such a legendary team to job for a single star within seconds.
The Bella Twins’ in-ring promo was next. It was largely hard to watch. The point was to announce their aspiration of becoming the WWE Women’s World Tag Team Champions.
Penta versus Bronson Reed was the next match. Penta was rolling when The Vision provided outside interference. The referee was knocked out in the crossfire, and Reed gained control from the distraction. LA Knight surprise-attacked the heel, allowing the luchador to win via count-out.
Liv Morgan boasted her Royal Rumble win before introducing fellow Judgement Day member, Raquel Rodriguez. After being eliminated in the rumble by Morgan, Rodriguez told her to head to the back for her upcoming match. WWE Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer then came to defend her championship.
The championship match was a street-fight – anything goes. Using tables, chairs, and other weapons, Rodriguez was in control early. That said, it was a soft street fight. The match lacked any believable back-and-forth or false finish. Despite being asked to stay in the back, Morgan and Roxanne Perez ultimately made an appearance, but did more harm than good, costing their faction-mate the match.
Roman Reigns came to the ring to discuss which champion he will face at WrestleMania. The crowd made it clear who they wanted, so the WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk appeared. The two future Hall of Famers traded personal, verbal jabs in what was the segment of the night. The main event of WrestleMania is set.
Reigns was clear; he’s going after Punk. Morgan didn’t verbalize it, but she seemed to hint at Vaquer. SmackDown will need to find its own road to WrestleMania.
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