Raw has been lackluster for months but that all challenged last night as it was a very compelling episode. As I always do I will provide a brief recap as well as the results.
Samoa Joe Debut
Seth Rollins was on a mission looking for Triple H last night and he got what he wished for. Later on, Triple H made his presence known and he took shots at Rollins on the mic. He stated that The Architect was a “failure” without his support. Rollins has got what he wanted because of Triple H has summoned the destroyer. Then Rollins came down to the ring but it was all set up. Finally, Samoa Joe, made a statement as he attacked Rollins from behind. Joe then proceeded to lock in Coquina Clutch and it was all over.
Issuing a challenge
Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar made a surprise appearance. Paul Heyman issued one more challenge this time at WrestleMania 33. It will be interesting to see if Goldberg accepts the challenge.
Fantastic match
Jericho was bragging about being an iron man as he lasted sixty-one minutes in the Royal Rumble match. Jericho once again made history in the Royal Rumble match as he has now spent the longest time in the rumble match at four hours fifty-six minutes and twelve seconds. Even though Jericho was a sixty-one man he had no rest because he took on Sami Zayn in a non-title US Title match. This was a fantastic match between two workhorses as expected. Sami Zayn picked up a massive win over Jericho.
RAW Results
Tony Nese defeated Mustafa Ali via a running knee
Braun Strowman defeated WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens via Disqualification
Bayley, Cesaro, and Sheamus defeated Raw Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair and Raw Tag Team Champions Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson Via a Belly to Bayley to Charlotte
Rich Swann crashed Neville’s WWE Cruiserweight Championship coronation
Braun Strowman defeated WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens via Disqualification via interference from Roman Reigns
Nia Jax defeated Sasha Banks via match stoppage
Enzo Amore and Big Cass defeated Rusev and Jinder Mahal in a Tornado Tag Team Match