Tonight, the fallout of Armageddon is being felt on Raw. The Legit Boss, Sasha Banks, immediately demanded a rematch after losing to Bayley in the Raw Women's Title Match. Earlier today, Raw GM Shane McMahon denied Sasha another shot at the belt. How will Sasha respond? The Beast Incarnate, Brock Lesnar, rules once more. After defeating Goldberg to reclaim the World Heavyweight Title at Armageddon, it has been confirmed that Brock will defend his newly-won belt next week, on the final Raw of the year. His opponent will be determined in a six-man battle royal tonight. Despite a humiliating loss against Goldberg two weeks ago, Kevin Owens maintains that Raw is the Kevin Owens Show. He will host an open challenge in Raw's main event, with the United States Title at stake. Bray Wyatt takes aim at the New Day, Nikki Bella battles Eva Marie in a Falls Count Anywhere Match, and more tonight on Raw!
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Monday Night Raw
December 19th, 2016
Location: Raleigh, NC
Nikki Bella Promo
The Fearless One kicked off the night, and kept is short and sweet. When she disposes of Eva Marie tonight in their Falls Count Anywhere Match, she demands to be put in the Raw Women's Title hunt. Nikki is on the hunt for gold, and she definitely seemed prepared to finally put away Eva later in the night.
Charlotte vs Tamina
This was the Raw debut of Charlotte, the daughter of Ric Flair looking to cement her own legacy on the red brand. The self proclaimed "Nature Girl" looked very impressive against the dangerous Tamina, wearing the bigger woman down with impressive technical skill. Charlotte connected with the deadly Natural Selection, but went for the pinfall too close to the ropes, a classic rookie mistake. Although Tamina tried to get into it, it just wasn't enough in the end, as she was forced to tap out to the Figure Eight, as Charlotte earned an impressive debut win.
Winner: Charlotte
The Boss Issued Her Response
Immediately following the previous match, the cameras cut to backstage, where Sasha Banks had completely lost it following Shane McMahon's announcement. Sasha jumped her former best friend Bayley from behind, and was beating the hell out of her as officials attempted to intervene. By the time they could drag The Boss away, Bayley had been completely decimated, her face covered with blood after Sasha clobbered her with a TV monitor. What will Sasha's punishment be for this heinous assault?
Bray Wyatt vs Big E
Following the Wyatt Family's interference at Armageddon, which cost the New Day the World Tag Team Titles, Shane McMahon scheduled this match. This was a fun, destructive brawl between both men, neither willing to back down. It took two Sister Abigail's from Bray to finally keep the big man down.
After the match, Bray was joined by his family member, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. Harper and Rowan decimated Big E, before Bray planted him with another Sister Abigail on a steel chair. Bray took to the mic, issuing a warning to Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, the other two members of the New Day. He warned that these attacks will never stop until the New Day's message has ceased. There is not positivity in this world, only destruction, and the Wyatt Family will extinguish the last bastion of hope.
Winner: Bray Wyatt
Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins Confirmed for Next Week
On the final episode of Raw in 2016, former Shield members and tag team champions will collide when Roman Reigns faces Seth Rollins. Who will come out on top and what role will Dean Ambrose play?
Six-Man Battle Royal- #1 Contender's Match for the World Heavyweight Title
We moved on to our six-man battle royal, with the winner getting the "honor" of facing Brock Lesnar for the World Heavyweight Title next week on Raw. The entrants were: Chris Jericho, the leader of the Hall of Pain Mark Henry, Alberto Del Rio, the bizarre Stardust, Rusev, and the newest member of the Raw roster, the Samoan Submission Machine, Samoa Joe.
Stardust was welcomed to the Hall of Pain by Mark Henry, as the World's Strongest Man eliminated the Prince of Dark Matter. Del Rio was next out, eliminated by Rusev, before Chris Jericho scored a shocking elimination, eliminating Samoa Joe after a rake to the eyes. Rusev and Mark Henry would then tie up, with the Bulgarian Brute coming out on top after a Savate kick. It came down to Rusev and Chris Jericho, with Y2J looking to have the upper hand. Samoa Joe, still furious over his elimination, returned to attack Jericho, and Rusev capitalized, tossing a distracted Jericho over the top rope.
No sooner had Rusev laid claim to a world title shot than the champ himself arrived. Lesnar lit up Rusev, who was exhausted. One F-5 later, and the champion stood tall over his challenger, message sent.
Winner: Rusev
Nikki Bella vs Eva Marie- Falls Count Anywhere Match
The Red Queen wanted nothing to do with a fired up Nikki Bella, running away as soon as the match began. Nikki finally caught Eva backstage, and that was where this fight would take place. Although Nikki dished out a lot of punishment, Eva did get back into the contest, nearly knocking Nikki out with a vicious DDT on the concrete floor. Unfortunately for Eva, she just didn't quite put Nikki away, and the Fearless One struck with a Rack Attack, defeating Eva once more and getting back in the title hunt.
Winner: Nikki Bella
Kevin Owens(c) vs ???- United States Title Match
The suspense of who would answer Kevin Owens' open challenge did not last long, as Kevin's bitter enemy, Sami Zayn, returned for another shot at the US Title.
Sami was all over KO from the start, taking Kevin right out of his element. The US Champ quickly rolled outside of the ring, but Sami was ready for it, and the brawl continued on the outside. Rights and lefts were traded, and it was Kevin's vicious streak that got him in control. Back inside the ring, a KO cannonball followed by a Pop-Up Powerbomb, seemed to have all but put things to rest. That was until Sami showed his heart, kicking out of the move that put him away at Survivor Series. Stunned, Kevin allowed Sami back into it, and the challenger took full advantage, nailing a big Tornado DDT, spiking Kevin's head off the floor. He rolled the champ back into the ring, and locked in the Koji Clutch. With nowhere to go, Owens seemed on the verge of tapping out until he escaped with a thumb to the eye. The US champion looked ready to put things to rest, setting up for a second Pop-Up Powerbomb. Sami countered with a hurricanrana, which sent Owens stumbling into the corner to be greeted with a Helluva Kick. Sami crawled into the cover, and the ref counted to three, as a new United States Champion was crowned, and the Kevin Owens Show was brought to a halt.
Winner and the NEW United States Champion: Sami Zayn
A new champ crowned in the form of Sami Zayn, and Rusev will have the opportunity to claim his first world title next week. Be sure to tune in next week for that, and tomorrow for SmackDown, as 2016 draws to a close.
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Monday Night Raw
December 19th, 2016
Location: Raleigh, NC
Nikki Bella Promo
The Fearless One kicked off the night, and kept is short and sweet. When she disposes of Eva Marie tonight in their Falls Count Anywhere Match, she demands to be put in the Raw Women's Title hunt. Nikki is on the hunt for gold, and she definitely seemed prepared to finally put away Eva later in the night.
Charlotte vs Tamina
This was the Raw debut of Charlotte, the daughter of Ric Flair looking to cement her own legacy on the red brand. The self proclaimed "Nature Girl" looked very impressive against the dangerous Tamina, wearing the bigger woman down with impressive technical skill. Charlotte connected with the deadly Natural Selection, but went for the pinfall too close to the ropes, a classic rookie mistake. Although Tamina tried to get into it, it just wasn't enough in the end, as she was forced to tap out to the Figure Eight, as Charlotte earned an impressive debut win.
Winner: Charlotte
The Boss Issued Her Response
Immediately following the previous match, the cameras cut to backstage, where Sasha Banks had completely lost it following Shane McMahon's announcement. Sasha jumped her former best friend Bayley from behind, and was beating the hell out of her as officials attempted to intervene. By the time they could drag The Boss away, Bayley had been completely decimated, her face covered with blood after Sasha clobbered her with a TV monitor. What will Sasha's punishment be for this heinous assault?
Bray Wyatt vs Big E
Following the Wyatt Family's interference at Armageddon, which cost the New Day the World Tag Team Titles, Shane McMahon scheduled this match. This was a fun, destructive brawl between both men, neither willing to back down. It took two Sister Abigail's from Bray to finally keep the big man down.
After the match, Bray was joined by his family member, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. Harper and Rowan decimated Big E, before Bray planted him with another Sister Abigail on a steel chair. Bray took to the mic, issuing a warning to Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, the other two members of the New Day. He warned that these attacks will never stop until the New Day's message has ceased. There is not positivity in this world, only destruction, and the Wyatt Family will extinguish the last bastion of hope.
Winner: Bray Wyatt
Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins Confirmed for Next Week
On the final episode of Raw in 2016, former Shield members and tag team champions will collide when Roman Reigns faces Seth Rollins. Who will come out on top and what role will Dean Ambrose play?
Six-Man Battle Royal- #1 Contender's Match for the World Heavyweight Title
We moved on to our six-man battle royal, with the winner getting the "honor" of facing Brock Lesnar for the World Heavyweight Title next week on Raw. The entrants were: Chris Jericho, the leader of the Hall of Pain Mark Henry, Alberto Del Rio, the bizarre Stardust, Rusev, and the newest member of the Raw roster, the Samoan Submission Machine, Samoa Joe.
Stardust was welcomed to the Hall of Pain by Mark Henry, as the World's Strongest Man eliminated the Prince of Dark Matter. Del Rio was next out, eliminated by Rusev, before Chris Jericho scored a shocking elimination, eliminating Samoa Joe after a rake to the eyes. Rusev and Mark Henry would then tie up, with the Bulgarian Brute coming out on top after a Savate kick. It came down to Rusev and Chris Jericho, with Y2J looking to have the upper hand. Samoa Joe, still furious over his elimination, returned to attack Jericho, and Rusev capitalized, tossing a distracted Jericho over the top rope.
No sooner had Rusev laid claim to a world title shot than the champ himself arrived. Lesnar lit up Rusev, who was exhausted. One F-5 later, and the champion stood tall over his challenger, message sent.
Winner: Rusev
Nikki Bella vs Eva Marie- Falls Count Anywhere Match
The Red Queen wanted nothing to do with a fired up Nikki Bella, running away as soon as the match began. Nikki finally caught Eva backstage, and that was where this fight would take place. Although Nikki dished out a lot of punishment, Eva did get back into the contest, nearly knocking Nikki out with a vicious DDT on the concrete floor. Unfortunately for Eva, she just didn't quite put Nikki away, and the Fearless One struck with a Rack Attack, defeating Eva once more and getting back in the title hunt.
Winner: Nikki Bella
Kevin Owens(c) vs ???- United States Title Match
The suspense of who would answer Kevin Owens' open challenge did not last long, as Kevin's bitter enemy, Sami Zayn, returned for another shot at the US Title.
Sami was all over KO from the start, taking Kevin right out of his element. The US Champ quickly rolled outside of the ring, but Sami was ready for it, and the brawl continued on the outside. Rights and lefts were traded, and it was Kevin's vicious streak that got him in control. Back inside the ring, a KO cannonball followed by a Pop-Up Powerbomb, seemed to have all but put things to rest. That was until Sami showed his heart, kicking out of the move that put him away at Survivor Series. Stunned, Kevin allowed Sami back into it, and the challenger took full advantage, nailing a big Tornado DDT, spiking Kevin's head off the floor. He rolled the champ back into the ring, and locked in the Koji Clutch. With nowhere to go, Owens seemed on the verge of tapping out until he escaped with a thumb to the eye. The US champion looked ready to put things to rest, setting up for a second Pop-Up Powerbomb. Sami countered with a hurricanrana, which sent Owens stumbling into the corner to be greeted with a Helluva Kick. Sami crawled into the cover, and the ref counted to three, as a new United States Champion was crowned, and the Kevin Owens Show was brought to a halt.
Winner and the NEW United States Champion: Sami Zayn
A new champ crowned in the form of Sami Zayn, and Rusev will have the opportunity to claim his first world title next week. Be sure to tune in next week for that, and tomorrow for SmackDown, as 2016 draws to a close.
Want to follow the series, but missed a few posts? No problem! Check out my brand new Universe Mode Wiki, constantly updated to keep you up to speed with the latest Universe Mode happenings.
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