Raw opens with Bayley coming to the ring in the Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia. She gets a great reception and says she is feeling it.
Bayley asks the crowd if they’re ready for WrestleMania. She says this is her favourite time of the year, and the sign gives her butterflies. She says her and her friends would go to their parents and beg them to pay for WrestleMania. This year however, she’s a part of the show!
Bayley says the odds are stacked against her and out comes Charlotte. Flair asks if Bayley dreamt about going to WrestleMania as a paper Champion. She tells Bayley that Sasha has made her a pawn. Charlotte tells Bayley that she is being used as a naive fangirl. If it wasn’t for Sasha, she’d still be the Women’s Champion.
Former #RAW #WomensChampion @MsCharlotteWWE is quick on the scene to try and crush @itsBayleyWWE‘s @WrestleMania dreams… pic.twitter.com/OlXqTHx4EZ
— WWE (@WWE) March 28, 2017
Bayley starts to argue but Charlotte shows a photo of when she and Sasha were friends, and Sasha said “keep your enemies closer”. Charlotte tells Bayley that Sasha is just waiting to stab her in the back and out comes the boss!
Sasha says she hears this stuff every week. She says Charlotte is out of her mind if she thinks what they had was close to a friendship like her and Bayley. She says Charlotte is just trying to stir the pot, her and Bayley are friends. Sasha says she didn’t need to do anything underhanded, she beat Bayley and will do so again. Bayley looks incredulous at her.
Nia Jax makes her way down to the ring and tells them that they’re pathetic; like high school girls with drama. She says this Sunday she will eliminate each of them and take the title to a permanent home. Charlotte says that the only reason Nia is even in the match is because Sasha just pretended to care about Bayley. Sasha attacks Charlotte! Bayley and Nia brawl in the corner and Sasha kicks Charlotte as we head to commercial.
*Commercial Break*
Sasha Banks & Bayley Vs. Charlotte & Nia Jax
Sasha and Charlotte start the match with a lock-up and roll out of the ring, continuing the lock-up – copying Becky Lynch and Mickie James. They fight on the outside for a minute before heading back inside.
Sasha catches Charlotte with a Thesz Press. Nia gets tagged-in and Sasha tries to catch her with a sunset flip but Nia stands tall. Sasha tags Bayley and they hit simultaneous dropkicks but Jax stays on her feet.
Double Dropkick by @itsBayleyWWE and @SashaBanksWWE? @NiaJaxWWE barely even FELT it! #RAW pic.twitter.com/7o3x8UdBik
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) March 28, 2017
Charlotte comes into the match and Bayley gets double-teamed. Charlotte beats Bayley’s head off of the turnbuckle, then Bayley returns the favour. Bayley looks for a springboard crossbody but Charlotte ducks it and unloads some ground-and-pound on Bayley.
Charlotte takes control of the match. Charlotte looks for the Figure Four but Bayley kicks her out of the ring and tags Sasha into the match. Sasha storms in and blasts through Charlotte. Sasha lands a crossbody from the top rope for a near-fall. Charlotte tags Nia but Sasha doesn’t see and looks for a roll-up on Charlotte. Nia beats Sasha and throws her into the corner. Nia tosses Sasha from the ring and the heels stand tall as we head to commercial again.
*Commercial Break*
We return to see Charlotte land a running knee and do the Flair-strut. Charlotte tags Nia Jax who throws Sasha across the ring before landing multiple elbow drops. Sasha catches Nia with a jawbreaker and tries to crawl through her legs to tag Bayley but Jax grabs her and drags her across the ring. Charlotte enters the ring and bends Sasha backwards over her knee.
Sasha responds with a tilt-a-whirl-rana then throws Charlotte into Nia and tags Bayley! Bayley hits forearms on Charlotte, then hits a neckbreaker across the ropes. A back suplex from Bayley earns a two count. Bayley takes to the top rope but Charlotte brings her down by attacking her knee. Charlotte locks-in the Figure Four but Sasha breaks the count. Sasha then knocks Nia from the ring and jumps off of the apron onto her but Nia catches her. Sasha drops down and shoves Nia into the ring post. Back inside the ring, Bayley catches Charlotte with the Bayley-to-Belly for the win!
Winners: Bayley & Sasha Banks
After the match, Bayley helps Sasha to her feet and they stands in victory. Nia comes back in and attacks them. Nia lands a leg drop on Sasha, a Samoan Drop on Bayley, and runs through Charlotte. Nia lifts the title and holds it high before leaving.
Statement MADE by @NiaJaxWWE as she looks to capture the #RAW #WomensChampionship this Sunday at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/DTM62kQoIe
— WWE (@WWE) March 28, 2017
We see footage of the brawl between Seth Rollins and Triple H 2 weeks ago. The commentators discuss whether or not Rollins will be here tonight.
*Commercial Break*
We return and see footage of Mick Foley being fired last week.
Charly Caruso is backstage with the Andre The Giant Battle Royale Statue. Sami Zayn comes up for an interview. Charly asks how it is for Sami to be here without Mick Foley. He says it sucks not having his presence. Sami says he will have to fight those battles now and he says he will win the Battle Royale for Mick. Stephanie walks up and asks if Sami just implemented himself in the match. She says things are different now that Foley is gone. Under her regime, everyone has to prove themselves. She wants the Andre The Giant trophy here on Raw, so they need the best of the best. She says Sami can join the match if he beats Kevin Owens in a no-DQ match tonight, and if he loses, he’s fired!
Neville has joined the commentary team for some cruiserweight action.
Austin Aries Vs. Noam Dar W/Alicia Fox
Aries begins with a drop kick to Dar’s face, who immediately falls out of the ring. he then climbs onto the ropes at screams at Neville in commentary.
*Commercial Break*
Aries is thrown into the corner and Dar follows with an uppercut. He then goes for the cover but Aries kicks out. Aries finally climbs to his feet and plants Dar’s face to the ground with a slam. Another slam, followed by an elbow gives Aries control.
You never know when @AustinAries can STRIKE like a #HeatSeekingMissile! #RAW #205Live @NoamDar pic.twitter.com/tq8o1EI3Aw
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) March 28, 2017
Aries attempts a bodyslam but Dar finds a way out of it and rolls out of the ring. Aries hits a suicide dive on Dar. Foxy distracts Aries for a minute and Dar takes advantage. Aries then regains control with a hard elbow and a discuss five-arm. He then looks at Neville and then locks-in Last Chancery for the win.
Winner: Austin Aries
Aries stands on the top rope and points at Neville, tapping his wrist to intimidate the King.
Seth Rollins is shown walking around backstage, on a crutch, and he’s on his way to the ring!
*Commercial Break*