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Henry's Universe Mode #78: Raw

Tonight on Raw, we have two big tag team matches in store. In the first, the challengers for the World Tag Team Titles, The Outsiders, take on former tag team champs Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. Also, Intercontinental Champion CM Punk teams with Baron Corbin to face Rusev and Shawn Michaels. In our main event, the new United States Champion Kevin Owens will wrestle his first match on Raw, when he takes on Mark Henry.





Universe Mode
Monday Night Raw
October 10th, 2016
Location: Washington, D.C.





The Outsiders vs Luke Harper and Erick Rowan

Harper and Rowan have been very dysfunctional, and they decided that they want nothing to do with Bray Wyatt, at least for now. Although they performed better without Wyatt judging them at ringside, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall were just the better tag team. A big right hand from Nash put Rowan down for the count, as The Outsiders continue their roll.

Winners: The Outsiders


CM Punk and Baron Corbin vs Rusev and Shawn Michaels

Punk was clearly looking to hurt Rusev, as the Bulgarian Brute would be his major competition in the fatal four way. Despite the focus, Rusev showed his incredible resilience, kicking out of a GTS from Punk, continuing to fight on. However, just when it looked like Rusev and HBK might make a comeback, Michaels deserted his partner, letting Rusev eat another GTS from Punk for the three count. Rusev will be at a clear disadvantage heading into the fatal four way, with the three other members already taking steps to slow him down.

Winners: CM Punk and Baron Corbin


Mark Henry vs Kevin Owens

The United States Champion and newest member of the Raw roster, Kevin Owens, was in for a tough test against the veteran Mark Henry. The World's Strongest Man came out of the gates hot, overpowering KO and putting the champ on the ropes. Quickly, Owens countered back with a big DDT on the floor that turned the tides. A KO cannonball and an impressive Pop-Up Powerbomb, getting the big man off his feet, spelled victory for the US Champ.

After the match, Owens' celebration was interrupted by John Cena's music. The Leader of the Cenation made his way to the ring, staring down KO. He made it short and sweet- John Cena is back for one reason, and that is to become champion once more. He wants Kevin Owens, for the United States Title on the Raw Season Finale. Owens agreed, and the match was officially announced.

Winner: Kevin Owens


Raw continues to build towards the Season 1 Finale on October 24th. Here's a look at the finalized card:

Raw Season 1 Finale;

Brock Lesnar(c) vs Bray Wyatt- World Heavyweight Title Match
Trish Stratus(c) vs Chyna vs Nia Jax- WWE Women's Title Match
The Shield(c) vs The Outsiders- World Tag Team Title Match
CM Punk(c) vs Baron Corbin vs Rusev vs Shawn Michaels- Intercontinental Title Match
Kevin Owens(c) vs John Cena- United States Title Match





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