Coming off an incredible Royal Rumble event, big news was released earlier today, when it was announced that Elimination Chamber will be the next Universe Mode pay-per-view, taking place in three weeks, on February 19th. In the main event, the World Heavyweight Title will be on the line, as new champion Goldberg defends the belt inside the chamber. Also confirmed for that match is former champion Brock Lesnar. Tonight, we will confirm two more entrants into that match, as Kevin Owens faces The Undertaker and Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns go head to head once more in the main event. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson make their debuts, Chris Jericho defends the US Title and more!
Universe Mode
Monday Night Raw
January 30th, 2017
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Chris Jericho(c) vs ???- United States Title Match
We got things going in a big way, with a US Title Open Challenge opening Raw. It was Zack Ryder, accompanied by good friend Mojo Rawley, who answered Jericho's challenge. Ryder seemed to be highly motivated to get his career back on track, dominating Jericho, even hitting a Rough Ryder, though only for a two count. We've learned never to count Y2J out though, and Jericho pulled a rabbit out of his hat, putting a game Zack Ryder away with a big Codebreaker.
Winner and still United States Champion: Chris Jericho
Samoa Joe Returns to Raw Next Week
For the first time since eliminating John Cena to win the 2017 Royal Rumble, Samoa Joe will be in the building next week. What will the Samoa Submission Machine have to say?
Asuka vs Eva Marie
Eva Marie had to be a massive underdog heading into this match against the Empress of Tomorrow. Credit to Eva, though, she wasn't willing to lay down and die, getting some good offense in. In the end, it didn't make a difference, as Asuka made her tap to the Asuka Lock, continuing to build momentum.
Winner: Asuka
Sasha Banks Promo
The former Raw Women's Champion interrupted Raw, demanding Bayley to face her in the ring. The Hugster obliged, getting right in the face of her former best friend. Sasha said, in no uncertain terms, that Bayley's victory last night was a fluke, since she failed to pin the champion. Bayley offered to throw down right then and there, but Sasha was having none of it. The Boss was only willing to fight if the title was on the line, leaving the champion furious.
Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson vs Lucha Dragons
Gallows and Anderson, now wishing to be called The Club, a reference to the Balor Club back in NXT, had their sights set high as they made their debut. Kalisto and Sin Cara were decimated by the newcomers, a Magic Killer putting the match to rest.
After the match, the World Tag Team Champions Balor and Itami made their way to the ring. The two teams engaged in a staredown, before Anderson took a shot at Balor and the brawl was on. For the second time in a few minutes, Gallows and Anderson would stand tall, taking out Itami with a Magic Killer and putting the champs on notice.
Winners: Gallows and Anderson
Kevin Owens vs The Undertaker- Elimination Chamber Qualification Match
This was set to be a great match, between two of Raw's best for a spot in the Elimination Chamber. Unfortunately, as the Undertaker was making his entrance, he was ambushed by Dean Ambrose, whom the Deadman eliminated in mere seconds in the Royal Rumble. Ambrose beat Undertaker senseless with a kendo stick before officials could drag him away, leaving Kevin Owens without a chance to qualify for the Elimination Chamber.
Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns- Elimination Chamber Qualification Match
These two former tag team partners went head to head once more. Not only was this a chance to settle the score and earn a spot in the World Heavyweight Title Elimination Chamber, this was also a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Things started off innocently enough, each man trading holds in the ring, but it wasn't long before the mutual hatred bubbled over and they were brawling in the crowd. Up and down the aisles they went, exchanging big shots, trying desperately to put the other man away. Reigns went for a Spear, then another, but both times Rollins got out of the way. Seth found a steel chair, and beat the tar out of Reigns with it. Rollins picked up a seeming lifeless Reigns, but Roman was still fighting, and brought the crowd to their feet when he powerbombed Rollins through a spare table. Somehow, Rollins kicked out and stayed alive, catching Reigns with a Curb Stomp on the exposed concrete that was enough to bring this fight to an end. Seth Rollins survives a brutal Falls Count Anywhere Match, and joins Goldberg and Brock Lesnar inside the Elimination Chamber.
Winner: Seth Rollins
We now know three of the six men that will face off for the World Heavyweight Title in the Elimination Chamber. Find out what SmackDown has on tap for that event tomorrow.
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
Monday Night Raw
January 30th, 2017
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Chris Jericho(c) vs ???- United States Title Match
We got things going in a big way, with a US Title Open Challenge opening Raw. It was Zack Ryder, accompanied by good friend Mojo Rawley, who answered Jericho's challenge. Ryder seemed to be highly motivated to get his career back on track, dominating Jericho, even hitting a Rough Ryder, though only for a two count. We've learned never to count Y2J out though, and Jericho pulled a rabbit out of his hat, putting a game Zack Ryder away with a big Codebreaker.
Winner and still United States Champion: Chris Jericho
Samoa Joe Returns to Raw Next Week
For the first time since eliminating John Cena to win the 2017 Royal Rumble, Samoa Joe will be in the building next week. What will the Samoa Submission Machine have to say?
Asuka vs Eva Marie
Eva Marie had to be a massive underdog heading into this match against the Empress of Tomorrow. Credit to Eva, though, she wasn't willing to lay down and die, getting some good offense in. In the end, it didn't make a difference, as Asuka made her tap to the Asuka Lock, continuing to build momentum.
Winner: Asuka
Sasha Banks Promo
The former Raw Women's Champion interrupted Raw, demanding Bayley to face her in the ring. The Hugster obliged, getting right in the face of her former best friend. Sasha said, in no uncertain terms, that Bayley's victory last night was a fluke, since she failed to pin the champion. Bayley offered to throw down right then and there, but Sasha was having none of it. The Boss was only willing to fight if the title was on the line, leaving the champion furious.
Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson vs Lucha Dragons
Gallows and Anderson, now wishing to be called The Club, a reference to the Balor Club back in NXT, had their sights set high as they made their debut. Kalisto and Sin Cara were decimated by the newcomers, a Magic Killer putting the match to rest.
After the match, the World Tag Team Champions Balor and Itami made their way to the ring. The two teams engaged in a staredown, before Anderson took a shot at Balor and the brawl was on. For the second time in a few minutes, Gallows and Anderson would stand tall, taking out Itami with a Magic Killer and putting the champs on notice.
Winners: Gallows and Anderson
Kevin Owens vs The Undertaker- Elimination Chamber Qualification Match
This was set to be a great match, between two of Raw's best for a spot in the Elimination Chamber. Unfortunately, as the Undertaker was making his entrance, he was ambushed by Dean Ambrose, whom the Deadman eliminated in mere seconds in the Royal Rumble. Ambrose beat Undertaker senseless with a kendo stick before officials could drag him away, leaving Kevin Owens without a chance to qualify for the Elimination Chamber.
Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns- Elimination Chamber Qualification Match
These two former tag team partners went head to head once more. Not only was this a chance to settle the score and earn a spot in the World Heavyweight Title Elimination Chamber, this was also a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Things started off innocently enough, each man trading holds in the ring, but it wasn't long before the mutual hatred bubbled over and they were brawling in the crowd. Up and down the aisles they went, exchanging big shots, trying desperately to put the other man away. Reigns went for a Spear, then another, but both times Rollins got out of the way. Seth found a steel chair, and beat the tar out of Reigns with it. Rollins picked up a seeming lifeless Reigns, but Roman was still fighting, and brought the crowd to their feet when he powerbombed Rollins through a spare table. Somehow, Rollins kicked out and stayed alive, catching Reigns with a Curb Stomp on the exposed concrete that was enough to bring this fight to an end. Seth Rollins survives a brutal Falls Count Anywhere Match, and joins Goldberg and Brock Lesnar inside the Elimination Chamber.
Winner: Seth Rollins
We now know three of the six men that will face off for the World Heavyweight Title in the Elimination Chamber. Find out what SmackDown has on tap for that event tomorrow.
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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