This episode of Raw is a very special one. Not only are there five big matches planned, but the main event is the Women's Title Match between Nia Jax and Chyna, marking the first time women have main evented a Universe Mode show. On with the show!
Universe Mode
July 4th, 2016
Raw
Location: New Orleans, LA
CM Punk(c) vs Mark Henry- Intercontinental Title Match
Punk has refused to allow John Cena a fair chance at the IC belt, walking out of their match last week, but instead offered a chance to anyone else in the locker room. Mark Henry accepted, and found himself in a title match to open Raw. Punk outwrestled his massive challenger early on, but Henry landed a few power moves and quickly asserted his dominance. Several big headbutts, a World's Strongest Slam and a big splash all connected, but nothing seemed to put the champion away. Finally, Henry grabbed a chair, intending to bash Punk in the skull with it. The ref stopped Henry, and in the comotion, Punk lifted the big man off his feet and nearly knocked him out with a GTS for the victory.
Winner and still Intercontinental Champion: CM Punk
Shawn Michaels vs Mankind
HBK shockingly turned his back on his partner Triple H last week, after a frustrating few months for the duo. Michaels said simply that Triple H was "hogging the spotlight" and that HBK wanted to prove he had always been the better member of D-X. Michaels quickly showed a new side of himself, ambushing Mankind during his entrance, and hitting him several times with a sledgehammer, HHH's signature weapon, before the match could begin. Michaels taunted the crowd several times with his high-flying offense, but refused to execute any exciting moves, instead hitting Mankind with rights and lefts. His offense was effective and brutal, and Mankind never really got into the contest. The ending came not via Sweet Chin Music, which Michaels refused to use, but through an excellently executed Sharpshooter, as Mankind was forced to tap out.
Winner: Shawn Michaels
Team USA(Ryback, Jack Swagger, Ken Shamrock) vs The International Alliance(Sheamus, Andre the Giant, Umaga)- Six-man Elimination Tag Team Match
This was a special added on match for this July 4th episode, as we got a six-man tag team elimination match. Team USA had a decent start, until Andre was tagged into the match, and The Giant went on a rampage, eliminating Ken Shamrock. Ryback was very impressive, lifting Andre into a Shell Shocked, but Andre managed to kick out in time. A fresh Umaga then tagged in, and eliminated Ryback with a Samoan Smasher, leaving Jack Swagger all alone. Swagger fought hard, nearly eliminating Umaga with a Gutwrench Powerbomb. Swagger just didn't have enough, and when Umaga countered a big boot into a Samoan Spike, it was lights out for Team USA.
Winners: The International Alliance
Erick Rowan vs Luke Harper
With Bray Wyatt still recovering from his injuries, the Wyatt Family were falling apart after their loss last week to The Outsiders. Harper challenged Rowan to a match to settle their differences, and Rowan quickly accepted. The match was an all out war, both men beating the stuffing out of each other. Rights and lefts, big slams, the steel post got involved and so did the metal barricade. Both men were bloodied, and both looked defeated. It was a very even match throughout, but the ending came after Rowan missed on a top rope move. Harper hit him with a Discus Clothesline, and finally the match came to an end. Only the future will tell if these two came remain a tag team, or if this was the end of their partnership.
Winner: Luke Harper
Nia Jax(c) vs Chyna- Extreme Rules Match for the WWE Women's Title
The Raw GM added an Extreme Rules stipulation to this match, as both women were ready to tear each other apart. The challenger came right out swinging, bashing Nia with steel chairs, kendo sticks and tables, though none were enough to keep the champion down for long. Nia retaliated, nearly finishing off Chyna, putting her through a table with a big splash. Nia then slammed Chyna on the broken shards of the table, before connecting on a big leg drop that was not quite enough. The two women then took the fight to the outside, attempting to bash each other's brains out with steel chairs and sledgehammers. Finally, mercifully, it all came to an abrupt end when Nia looked to put Chyna through a second table. She was too slow, and Chyna capitalized, sending the champion through the table with a Gorilla Press Slam. Chyna covered Nia in the midst of the wreckage to become a two-time Women's Champion.
Winner and the NEW WWE Women's Champion: Chyna
Chyna avenged her loss a few weeks ago in a big way, slamming Nia Jax through a table to become the third multi-time champion in Universe Mode. Stay tuned for NXT.
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.
Universe Mode
July 4th, 2016
Raw
Location: New Orleans, LA
CM Punk(c) vs Mark Henry- Intercontinental Title Match
Punk has refused to allow John Cena a fair chance at the IC belt, walking out of their match last week, but instead offered a chance to anyone else in the locker room. Mark Henry accepted, and found himself in a title match to open Raw. Punk outwrestled his massive challenger early on, but Henry landed a few power moves and quickly asserted his dominance. Several big headbutts, a World's Strongest Slam and a big splash all connected, but nothing seemed to put the champion away. Finally, Henry grabbed a chair, intending to bash Punk in the skull with it. The ref stopped Henry, and in the comotion, Punk lifted the big man off his feet and nearly knocked him out with a GTS for the victory.
Winner and still Intercontinental Champion: CM Punk
Shawn Michaels vs Mankind
HBK shockingly turned his back on his partner Triple H last week, after a frustrating few months for the duo. Michaels said simply that Triple H was "hogging the spotlight" and that HBK wanted to prove he had always been the better member of D-X. Michaels quickly showed a new side of himself, ambushing Mankind during his entrance, and hitting him several times with a sledgehammer, HHH's signature weapon, before the match could begin. Michaels taunted the crowd several times with his high-flying offense, but refused to execute any exciting moves, instead hitting Mankind with rights and lefts. His offense was effective and brutal, and Mankind never really got into the contest. The ending came not via Sweet Chin Music, which Michaels refused to use, but through an excellently executed Sharpshooter, as Mankind was forced to tap out.
Winner: Shawn Michaels
Team USA(Ryback, Jack Swagger, Ken Shamrock) vs The International Alliance(Sheamus, Andre the Giant, Umaga)- Six-man Elimination Tag Team Match
This was a special added on match for this July 4th episode, as we got a six-man tag team elimination match. Team USA had a decent start, until Andre was tagged into the match, and The Giant went on a rampage, eliminating Ken Shamrock. Ryback was very impressive, lifting Andre into a Shell Shocked, but Andre managed to kick out in time. A fresh Umaga then tagged in, and eliminated Ryback with a Samoan Smasher, leaving Jack Swagger all alone. Swagger fought hard, nearly eliminating Umaga with a Gutwrench Powerbomb. Swagger just didn't have enough, and when Umaga countered a big boot into a Samoan Spike, it was lights out for Team USA.
Winners: The International Alliance
Erick Rowan vs Luke Harper
With Bray Wyatt still recovering from his injuries, the Wyatt Family were falling apart after their loss last week to The Outsiders. Harper challenged Rowan to a match to settle their differences, and Rowan quickly accepted. The match was an all out war, both men beating the stuffing out of each other. Rights and lefts, big slams, the steel post got involved and so did the metal barricade. Both men were bloodied, and both looked defeated. It was a very even match throughout, but the ending came after Rowan missed on a top rope move. Harper hit him with a Discus Clothesline, and finally the match came to an end. Only the future will tell if these two came remain a tag team, or if this was the end of their partnership.
Winner: Luke Harper
Nia Jax(c) vs Chyna- Extreme Rules Match for the WWE Women's Title
The Raw GM added an Extreme Rules stipulation to this match, as both women were ready to tear each other apart. The challenger came right out swinging, bashing Nia with steel chairs, kendo sticks and tables, though none were enough to keep the champion down for long. Nia retaliated, nearly finishing off Chyna, putting her through a table with a big splash. Nia then slammed Chyna on the broken shards of the table, before connecting on a big leg drop that was not quite enough. The two women then took the fight to the outside, attempting to bash each other's brains out with steel chairs and sledgehammers. Finally, mercifully, it all came to an abrupt end when Nia looked to put Chyna through a second table. She was too slow, and Chyna capitalized, sending the champion through the table with a Gorilla Press Slam. Chyna covered Nia in the midst of the wreckage to become a two-time Women's Champion.
Winner and the NEW WWE Women's Champion: Chyna
Chyna avenged her loss a few weeks ago in a big way, slamming Nia Jax through a table to become the third multi-time champion in Universe Mode. Stay tuned for NXT.
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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