Raw opens with the commentators talking about tonight’s Shake-Up, reminding us that no-one is exempt and you never know who might move ship. John Cena’s music hits and out comes…The Miz and Maryse dressed as John and Nikki.
Are Nikki @BellaTwins and @JohnCena on #RAW?! The #SuperstarShakeUp is FULL of surprises already! @mikethemiz @MaryseMizanin pic.twitter.com/MHHjkrlWLv
— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2017
Miz says the champ is here! Then he says that rule number 1 of John Cena’s house is that nobody can chant ‘Cena Sucks’, to which the fans chant. He mentions that he’s with Nikki, whom he didn’t just marry for publicity’s sake. He says they made the fans happy by leaving for Hollywood, but they aren’t good actors, so now they’re back. They’re officially here on Monday Night Raw.
Dean Ambrose comes to the ring, he (and the Intercontinental Championship) is also a part of Raw now! Ambrose says he’s glad to see Cena and Nikki here, because he wasn’t sure he’d know anyone at his new job. He hugs them and Miz tries to explain that he is Miz but Ambrose talks on, thanking him for beating The Miz at WrestleMania. He says John has done some good acting but he hopes he won’t go on to make The Marine 5.
The Miz slowly explains to Ambrose that they are not John Cena and Nikki Bella, removing their clothing while doing so, and as it dawns on Dean, he decides to hit Miz with a Dirty Deeds! Miz rolls from the ring and Maryse tends to him as Ambrose poses with the title.
The #LunaticFringe and #ICChampion @TheDeanAmbrose is also now on Monday Night #RAW! #SuperstarShakeUp pic.twitter.com/Y8CvAzryWc
— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2017
Later tonight, Roman Reigns will have a sitdown conversation with Michael Cole. After the break, The New Day will face The Revival, one week after they injured Kofi Kingston’s ankle.
*Commercial Break*
We return to see Sami Zayn talking to Kurt Angle backstage. Sami is asking whether or not he will be moving to SmackDown, he wants an answer. Angle says that Sami has been great for Raw, but there is a lot of interest from SmackDown. Sami starts to ask about what he means but Miz and Maryse storm in, complaining like crazy. Angle shuts them up and says Miz has to earn respect on Raw, so he can face Zayn tonight.
Two thirds of The New Day make their way to the ring, along with a blow-up doll, dressed like Kofi Kingston. They say they are out for revenge, redemption for Kofi, and call The Revival to the ring. Dash and Dawson come out, wearing funny t-shirts…
#TheRevival is clearly dressed for the occasion as they take on @WWEBigE & @XavierWoodsPhD RIGHT NOW on #RAW! @ScottDawsonWWE @DashWilderWWE pic.twitter.com/9pugBUgjQk
— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2017
The New Day Vs. The Revival
The bell rings and Xavier runs across the ring, kicking Dash in the gut. Woods beats on Dash before tagging Big E into the match. The New Day hit a double-team clothesline move, then a wheelbarrow splash from Woods, who is tagged back in.
Xavier applies an armbar on Dash, who reaches for the tag but can’t. Dawson leans through the ropes and grabs hold of Dash, illegally, causing the ref to turn his back on Dash and Woods. Dash yanks Woods to the mat by the hair. Dawson tags-in and they throw Kofi up into the air and slam him down by his ‘fro.
*Commercial Break*
We return to see The Revival still in control of Xavier Woods. Dawson slams Woods’ head into Dash’s knee, and he’s tagged-in. Xavier tries to crawl through Dash’s legs but Dawson comes back in and grabs hold of his tights. Woods manages to tag in E after reversing a back body drop and landing on his feet.
Hey, @DashWilderWWE…meet @WWEBigE! #RAW #NewDayRocks pic.twitter.com/iFu8LW38ri
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 11, 2017
E storms the ring and catches Dash with a belly-to-belly, then another. Big E looks for a running splash but Dawson appears on the top rope, yanks E’s head down onto the rope, then Dash looks for a quick roll-up but E kicks out.
Woods returns and he and E take out Dash. Woods leaps from the top rope, all the way across the ring with an elbow drop to Dawson for a near-fall. Dash is tagged-in but gets knocked from the apron. E grabs Dawson for the Big Ending but Dash returns and shoves Big E from the ring. Woods jumps off the top rope but gets caught in mid-air with a huge Shatter Machine and that is all she wrote!
Winners: The Revival
Daaaaaamn! That #ShatterMachine tho ?✌️#RAW #SuperstarShakeUp
— Peyton Royce (@WWEPeytonRoyce) April 11, 2017
Later tonight we will learn what’s next for Seth Rollins, as well as an interview with Roman Reigns and a match between The Miz and Sami Zayn.
TONIGHT: With the #SuperstarShakeup changing the landscape of @WWE, what is the fate of @WWERollins? #RAW pic.twitter.com/jxF01nnD8t
— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2017
*Commercial Break*
We see Neville backstage, and he’s asked about Austin Aries winning a Fatal 4-Way last week to become the number one contender again. Neville says that he’s already beaten Austin Aries. He says he’d like a competitor who is worthy. TJ Perkins walks up and says he could be the one to take that chance. Neville tells Perkins that he was the inaugural Cruiserweight Champion, and now his career is a joke. Neville says that Perkins has had opportunities taken away from him by people like Austin Aries. The man himself walks-up and Aries says that Perkins can’t possibly buy this crap from Neville but, seemingly TJ does.
Curt Hawkins is in the ring, having moved from SmackDown Live. He says he is the biggest deal since the Louisiana Purchase. Big Show interrupts Hawkins and comes down to the ring. Hawkins moves to hug Big Show but eats a WMD right to the chin. The announcers discuss whether or not Big Show may be moving to SmackDown Live.
*Commercial Break*
We return and Neville has joined the commentary team.
Austin Aries Vs. TJ Perkins
They circle the ring, and Perkins gets a waistlock applied. Aries turns it and takes him down before rolling around on him for a one count. Perkins soon takes Aries down before fixing his hair. The crowd is turning on Perkins. Perkins works the arm, but Aries fights up and takes him down before doing a headstand into a dropkick. Aries then lays out across the top turnbuckle.
The unique aerial offense of @AustinAries is on display, and he knows @WWENevile is watching! #RAW #205Live pic.twitter.com/0IK01YNSBa
— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2017
Aries elbows him in the face, but Perkins soon drops him on the apron. Aries takes him down and hits a slingshot senton. Aries takes him down, goes to the second rope, and elbows him in the neck for a two count. Perkins attacks Aries and taunts him by tying himself up in the ropes.
Aries tries to attack, but Perkins moves. Perkins goes for a slingshot dropkick, but Aries moves. Aries goes to the top rope and hits a double axe handle to the floor. Aries then stands on the barricade and taunts Neville. Neville gets off commentary and goes down the ramp. Aries stares at him and nearly gets counted out. Perkins then rolls him up in the ring for the win.
Winner: TJ Perkins
After the match, Aries motions for Neville to climb into the ring but Perkins attacks him from behind. TJ lands the Detonation Kick before walking off with a smug grin.
We see Seth Rollins walking backstage, towards the arena. He stops and fist bumps Enzo and Big Cass as we head to commercial.
*Commercial Break*