With WrestleMania now just three weeks away, this episode of Raw features a massive main event, as Samoa Joe faces Brock Lesnar. Shane McMahon has promised Lesnar that if he wins, he will be added to the World Heavyweight Title Match at WrestleMania. After losing his chance to represent Raw last week, Kevin Owens is in action, however Shane has prohibited Sami Zayn from appearing on Raw. And it's a special homecoming for the Lunatic Fringe, as Dean Ambrose looks to pick up another win.
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Monday Night Raw
March 13th, 2017
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Kevin Owens vs Jack Swagger
Kevin Owens was an angry, driven man after the events of last week, and Jack Swagger had little chance to slow him down. Owens countered a chop block attempt, and put it away quickly with a Pop-Up Powerbomb.
Winner: Kevin Owens
Kevin Owens Promo
He wasn't there, however, as KO demanded a mic. He called Sami Zayn a "coward", telling Zayn that Shane McMahon can't protect him forever. They may have formerly been best friends, but Owens sees Zayn as nothing more than an insignificant insect, and one he will destroy. Owens then took things one step further, challenging Sami for one more match at WrestleMania. Will the Underdog from the Underground accept?
Tamina vs Asuka
We saw some mind games being played last week between Asuka and Sasha Banks, and they would continue this week. The Raw Women's Champion was in complete control, looking to pick up a decisive win, when the Legit Boss made her way to ringside. Sasha grabbed hold of the Raw Women's Title, and walked away. Asuka went after her, but was attacked from behind by Tamina. The Empress of Tomorrow would rally to lock in an ankle lock for the win, but she is now without her championship.
Winner: Asuka
Another WrestleMania Match Confirmed
Hideo Itami and Finn Balor have had an impressive reign, but it all may come to an end at WrestleMania, when they face #DIY and the Wyatt Family in a triple threat elimination tag team match.
The Wyatt Family vs Enzo and Big Cass
Luke Harper and Erick Rowan will get a chance to capture the tag team titles at WrestleMania, and looked to pick up some extra momentum. Although Big Cass started the match strong against Harper, he made a huge mistake tagging in little Enzo Amore. Enzo was taken apart by Harper and Rowan, and finished off with a Discus Clothesline.
Winners: The Wyatt Family
Dean Ambrose vs Goldust
The Lunatic Fringe may have been in his hometown, but this crowd was clearly on the side of the Bizarre One. Goldust fought with all his might, but Dean Ambrose was a man possessed. Ambrose dished out some serious punishment, and it seemed to be all over. However, Goldust countered the Dirty Deeds and connected with a Final Cut, and shockingly picked up the three count.
Goldust celebrated his surprise win when he was attacked by a frustrated Ambrose. Dean assault the veteran after the bell, dropping Goldust with a vicious Dirty Deeds. He looked to deliver more punishment, but the lights went out. When they came back on, The Undertaker was in the ring, and he took out Dean with a Tombstone Piledriver, before pointing at the WrestleMania sign.
Winner: Goldust
Brock Lesnar vs Samoa Joe
This was a massive main event, and neither man waited for the bell to ring before getting things going. It was Samoa Joe that took control early, using his strikes to his advantage, Brock Lesnar is not the time to back down from a fight, and he took the Samoan Submission Machine to Suplex City. The Beast Incarnate, looking to add himself to the WrestleMania main event, then connected with a F-5, but Joe powered out at two. The 2017 Royal Rumble winner then used some suplexes of his own, connecting with his Chimera-plex not once but twice. When that wasn't enough to keep Lesnar down, Joe took to the skies from a suicide dive. He rolled Lesnar back into the ring, lifted him to the top rope and brought him down with a Muscle Buster. The Beast Incarnate refused to die, kicking out once more. A frustrated Joe then grabbed a steel chair, but Lesnar wasn't having any of it. Another trip to Suplex City, and Lesnar looked for a Kimura Lock. Joe, with one last gasp, fought out of the hold and locked in a Coquina Clutch. Lesnar fought and fought, refusing to tap out, electing to pass out in the center of the ring.
Samoa Joe continued his roll, but he had little time to celebrate his big win. The World Heavyweight Champion Goldberg charged the ring, and delivered a little payback for all of Joe's attacks. A Spear and a Jackhammer saw the champion end the show standing tall.
Winner: Samoa Joe
Confirmed WrestleMania Matches:
Goldberg(c) vs Samoa Joe- World Heavyweight Title Match
AJ Styles(c) vs Shawn Michaels- WWE Title Match
Asuka(c) vs Sasha Banks- Raw Women's Title Match
Itami and Balor(c) vs #DIY vs The Wyatt Family- Elimination Match for the World Tag Team Titles
Roman Reigns vs Cesaro- Brand Warfare Match
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Monday Night Raw
March 13th, 2017
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Kevin Owens vs Jack Swagger
Kevin Owens was an angry, driven man after the events of last week, and Jack Swagger had little chance to slow him down. Owens countered a chop block attempt, and put it away quickly with a Pop-Up Powerbomb.
Winner: Kevin Owens
Kevin Owens Promo
He wasn't there, however, as KO demanded a mic. He called Sami Zayn a "coward", telling Zayn that Shane McMahon can't protect him forever. They may have formerly been best friends, but Owens sees Zayn as nothing more than an insignificant insect, and one he will destroy. Owens then took things one step further, challenging Sami for one more match at WrestleMania. Will the Underdog from the Underground accept?
Tamina vs Asuka
We saw some mind games being played last week between Asuka and Sasha Banks, and they would continue this week. The Raw Women's Champion was in complete control, looking to pick up a decisive win, when the Legit Boss made her way to ringside. Sasha grabbed hold of the Raw Women's Title, and walked away. Asuka went after her, but was attacked from behind by Tamina. The Empress of Tomorrow would rally to lock in an ankle lock for the win, but she is now without her championship.
Winner: Asuka
Another WrestleMania Match Confirmed
Hideo Itami and Finn Balor have had an impressive reign, but it all may come to an end at WrestleMania, when they face #DIY and the Wyatt Family in a triple threat elimination tag team match.
The Wyatt Family vs Enzo and Big Cass
Luke Harper and Erick Rowan will get a chance to capture the tag team titles at WrestleMania, and looked to pick up some extra momentum. Although Big Cass started the match strong against Harper, he made a huge mistake tagging in little Enzo Amore. Enzo was taken apart by Harper and Rowan, and finished off with a Discus Clothesline.
Winners: The Wyatt Family
Dean Ambrose vs Goldust
The Lunatic Fringe may have been in his hometown, but this crowd was clearly on the side of the Bizarre One. Goldust fought with all his might, but Dean Ambrose was a man possessed. Ambrose dished out some serious punishment, and it seemed to be all over. However, Goldust countered the Dirty Deeds and connected with a Final Cut, and shockingly picked up the three count.
Goldust celebrated his surprise win when he was attacked by a frustrated Ambrose. Dean assault the veteran after the bell, dropping Goldust with a vicious Dirty Deeds. He looked to deliver more punishment, but the lights went out. When they came back on, The Undertaker was in the ring, and he took out Dean with a Tombstone Piledriver, before pointing at the WrestleMania sign.
Winner: Goldust
Brock Lesnar vs Samoa Joe
This was a massive main event, and neither man waited for the bell to ring before getting things going. It was Samoa Joe that took control early, using his strikes to his advantage, Brock Lesnar is not the time to back down from a fight, and he took the Samoan Submission Machine to Suplex City. The Beast Incarnate, looking to add himself to the WrestleMania main event, then connected with a F-5, but Joe powered out at two. The 2017 Royal Rumble winner then used some suplexes of his own, connecting with his Chimera-plex not once but twice. When that wasn't enough to keep Lesnar down, Joe took to the skies from a suicide dive. He rolled Lesnar back into the ring, lifted him to the top rope and brought him down with a Muscle Buster. The Beast Incarnate refused to die, kicking out once more. A frustrated Joe then grabbed a steel chair, but Lesnar wasn't having any of it. Another trip to Suplex City, and Lesnar looked for a Kimura Lock. Joe, with one last gasp, fought out of the hold and locked in a Coquina Clutch. Lesnar fought and fought, refusing to tap out, electing to pass out in the center of the ring.
Samoa Joe continued his roll, but he had little time to celebrate his big win. The World Heavyweight Champion Goldberg charged the ring, and delivered a little payback for all of Joe's attacks. A Spear and a Jackhammer saw the champion end the show standing tall.
Winner: Samoa Joe
Confirmed WrestleMania Matches:
Goldberg(c) vs Samoa Joe- World Heavyweight Title Match
AJ Styles(c) vs Shawn Michaels- WWE Title Match
Asuka(c) vs Sasha Banks- Raw Women's Title Match
Itami and Balor(c) vs #DIY vs The Wyatt Family- Elimination Match for the World Tag Team Titles
Roman Reigns vs Cesaro- Brand Warfare Match
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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