Later tonight. Champion Vs. Champion as Dean Ambrose takes on Kevin Owens!
Roman is sitting backstage with Cole. Reigns is asked if he feels any remorse over his WrestleMania match potentially being the last for The Undertaker. Reigns says that was the biggest win of his career but it was the heaviest. He says it was difficult for him and you can’t prepare to retire a legend. He says he did what he said he would and now this is his yard. Just then, Braun Strowman attacks Reigns. Braun throws Roman against a wall, then tosses him through a table.
The #MonsterAmongMen @BraunStrowman has ambushed #TheBigDog @WWERomanReigns! #RAW pic.twitter.com/fUJKDWStNO
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 11, 2017
Referee’s appear and try to stop Braun but he roars at them. Braun kicks Roman, then slams him into a garage door several times. Again the referee’s and officials step-in but he eschews them. Strowman lifts Reigns and hits the running powerslam onto a pair of production boxes. Strowman grabs another box and runs it into Roman, who is sitting against a wall. Reigns convulses and the referee’s calls for an ambulance as Braun wanders off. Fans cheer and chant “you deserve it” as Roman is attached to a stretcher.
He will stop at NOTHING to destroy @WWERomanReigns! @BraunStrowman is on the loose! #RAW pic.twitter.com/I60ekkgRYp
— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2017
As Roman is being stetchered off, the camera fizzes out, and Braun comes back, grabs the stretcher and runs with it. Braun then flips the stretcher off of a loading dock and the fans go nuts. The camera fizzles, indicating a cut, and we come back to see Roman completely knocked out on the floor. The EMT’s run with Roman on the stretcher and load him into the ambulance.
WHAT DID @BraunStrowman just do?! #RAW pic.twitter.com/7ExzDImgQX
— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2017
Again Strowman returns, screaming “I’m not finished with you” and the fans cheer loudly. Strowman leaps into the ambulance and punches Roman repeatedly, then climbs out and literally flips the ambulance over. Yep. That was pretty awesome.
The unthinkable has happened on Monday Night #RAW…@BraunStrowman just tipped over the amublence WITH @WWERomanReigns inside! pic.twitter.com/3KEnwtAkbG
— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2017
*Commercial Break*
We return live and the EMT’s finally get Roman put into the ambulance and it takes off. The commentators discuss the heinous act they just witnessed and the fans chant goodbye.
The Club & The Shining Stars Vs. Cesaro & Sheamus & The Hardy Boyz
The Drifter from NXT randomly shows up on the stage. Matt Hardy starts against Primo. Matt quickly takes him down with a hip toss. Jeff Hardy tags in, and he works Primo’s arm before taking him down and dropkicking him in the head.
Cesaro tags in, and Primo tags Karl Anderson. Sheamus tags in, and they hit a double-team rolling senton/double stomp combo for a two count. Sheamus uppercuts Anderson before tagging Cesaro in.
Cesaro hits a running uppercut before Sheamus shoulders him. Cesaro then hits a springboard cross-body block for a two count. Cesaro goes for the Cesaro Swing, but Anderson fights out of it.
*Commercial Break*
We come back from the break to see Cesaro fight up against Gallows. Cesaro elbows him, but Anderson blind tags in. They then hit Cesaro with 3D II, but Sheamus breaks up the pin. Primo hits a Backstabber on Sheamus. Epico tags in and goes for the Hardy’s, but Matt punches him away.
Matt tags in, and the “DELETE” chants fire up. Matt punches and smashes him off the top turnbuckle. Matt then hits Epico with a bulldog. Matt then hits Primo with a Side Effect. Matt goes for a Twist of Fate, but Gallows kicks him.
There are some EXTRA STANZAS in this #PoetryInMotion! #RAW #8ManTag @JEFFHARDYBRAND pic.twitter.com/aPQtTjJ1fk
— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2017
Jeff hits Gallows with a Twist of Fate to knock him from the ring. Sheamus and Cesaro then attack Anderson and knock him from the ring. The Hardy Boyz then hit Poetry in Motion over the top rope to the floor. Matt hits Epico with a Twist of Fate and tags in Jeff, who hits a Swanton Bomb for the win.
Winners: Sheamus & Cesaro and The Hardy Boyz
In three weeks at Payback, The Hardy Boyz will defend their Tag Team Championships against Sheamus & Cesaro.
Dana Brooke is reading a book called, “How To Be Your Own Protégé” when Emma walks up. Emma says before Dana was running around with Charlotte, she was with her. If it wasn’t for her, Dana wouldn’t be on RAW. Now she’s here to pick up the pieces. Emma says, “Let’s go.” Dana says while she was going through an identity crisis, the entire Women’s Division got better. She may not be the best, but she’s making strides and standing on her own two feet. She’s not going with Emma or anyone else anymore. Dana walks off while Emma looks disgusted.
Still to come, Dean Ambrose Vs. Kevin Owens. We see the Women’s Champion Bayley walking to the ring as we head to a break.
*Commercial Break*
Sasha Banks makes her entrance to a decent reception. She gets into the ring and grabs a microphone. Everyone must be wondering why she’s out here. She has unfinished business. Banks then introduces her best friend, Just Bayley.
Just Bayley makes her way to the ring to a nice reaction from the Long Island crowd. Bayley has been meaning to say something since WrestleMania. She wants to thank the crowd. The crowd was with her from the first day in NXT, stayed by her side in WWE, and without them, the 12-year old in her heart wouldn’t have had her WrestleMania moment and dream come true. Bayley thanks them for believing in her. There are some light boos for her. Banks wants to congratulate her on the biggest moment in her career, but the moment is over. Banks says she’s out here to ask her…
Be still @WWEGraves‘ heart! @AlexaBliss_WWE is here on Monday Night #RAW! pic.twitter.com/Xj57ypCUVi
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 11, 2017
Alexa Bliss’ music hits, and she makes her way to the ring to a surprisingly great reception! Bliss looks disgusted by the big reaction she got. Bliss asks if they can be anymore nauseating. Bliss says she doesn’t need the crowd’s approval. The only person that needs recognition is her. She’s here to put an end to this Sasha/Bayley sideshow. It’s kind of weird. She’s here to take over the RAW Women’s Division. She’s arrived on RAW. She’s excited to leave the Smackdown Live drama behind her.
It seems @AlexaBliss_WWE is not the ONLY woman joining #RAW from #SDLive! @MickieJames #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/gHfpiOWaSd
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 11, 2017
Mickie James’ music hits, and she comes out to the ring while Bliss looks very confused. James says she’s arrived on RAW. Some may argue that she is the greatest Women’s Champion of all time, and she is the only six-time WWE Women’s Champion. Bliss drama isn’t over. The nightmare has just begun. Niz Jax runs down and avalanches Mickie James. Bliss shoves Banks into Jax and gets out of the ring. Jax throws Banks out of the ring before giving Bayley a Samoan Drop. Jax says the title is hers.
Dean Ambrose will be in action against Kevin Owens, next.
*Commercial Break*
We return and the announcers give us an update on Roman Reigns.
UPDATE: @WWERomanReigns has suffered cracked ribs, internal injuries, and a possible separated shoulder after @BraunStrowman‘s attack. #RAW pic.twitter.com/EakHBfsrTQ
— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2017
Kevin Owens Vs. Dean Ambrose
The bell rings, and Owens quickly punches and kicks him down before talking some trash. Ambrose turns him around in the corner and kicks away at him. Ambrose slingshots over him and goes for Dirty Deeds, but Owens gets out of the ring. Ambrose follows him out.
Owens clubs the back before having a whip reversed into the barricade. Ambrose punches him before putting him back into the ring, but Owens quickly rolls back out. Ambrose then takes him down with a plancha.
*Commercial Break*
Owens looks like he’s in control as we return from the break. He hits with Ambrose with a running kick and then takes total control. He then has him in a chin lock in the centre of the ring. The Lunatic Fringe works his way up to his feet and creates space for himself. The action spills outside the ring and Owens chases Ambrose only to lift him on his shoulders and slam him against the ring post.
The one word to describe @FightOwensFight = RUTHLESS? Sounds about right, @WWEGraves… #RAW #ChampionvsChampion @TheDeanAmbrose pic.twitter.com/JuemOZY0Aq
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 11, 2017
Ambrose just about makes the count and re-enters the ring. Ambrose lifts his knees as Owens looks to slams into him. Owens then goes for the clothesline but is sent over the ropes. Ambrose then suicide dives through the ropes. As the two men enter the ring Ambrose goes for the dirty deeds but is countered. He then lands a swinging neck breaker. He then looks for the Bulldog but Owens counters and throws Dean into the corner. Owens looks for the cannon ball but Ambrose gets on the top ropes and slams Owens with a hard clothesline.
Dean climbs to the top rope and is about to dive on Owens in the ring but KO rolls out and Ambrose dives after him. The men return to the ring and Dean takes to the top rope but finds a boot on his subsequent dive. Owens then goes for the package side slam but doesn’t get Ambrose in the subsequent cover. Owens looks for a powerbomb but Ambrose reverses into Dirty Deeds and that’s all she wrote!
Winner: Dean Ambrose
After the match, Chris Jericho returns and attacks Owens! Jericho lands a Codebreaker and stands tall over Owens to end the show!
CODEBREAKER to @FightOwensFight as @IAmJericho gets a measure of retribution on Monday Night #RAW! pic.twitter.com/rL1YdO3Ndj
— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2017
That’s it for tonight’s show! What did you think? Just how badass was that beatdown of Roman? Did Raw take the best SmackDown stars? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and be sure to come back tomorrow night for round 2 of the shake-up on SmackDown Live!