It's a big night here on Monday Night Raw, with three number one contendership matches. Paige hosts an open challenge, Kevin Owens faces Dolph Ziggler and Finn Balor takes on Shinsuke Nakamura in the main event, with the winner facing Samoa Joe at Payback.
Universe Mode
Monday Night Raw
April 17th, 2017
Location: Atlanta, GA
Braun Strowman vs Sin Cara
The Monster Among Men made a huge impact on his Raw debut, as he decimated poor Sin Cara. A chokeslam was followed up by a Running Powerslam, and that was all she wrote.
Winner: Braun Strowman
Paige vs ???- #1 Contender's Match for the Raw Women's Championship
Paige issued this open challenge for any woman on the Raw roster last week, and Shane decided to make this a number one contender's match. The woman who answered the call was none other than the Irish Lass-Kicker, Becky Lynch. These two rivals went at it once more, and put on a great show. In the end, the Dis-Arm-Her submission hold was locked in, and Paige tapped, earning Becky a championship match against Asuka at Payback.
Winner: Becky Lynch
The Brute Attacks the King
Shinsuke Nakamura was getting ready for our main event was he was attacked backstage by the Bulgarian Brute, Rusev. We saw Rusev confront Nakamura during his match last week, and the King of Strong Style was in for a world of hurt. A vicious powerbomb through a table laid Nakamura out, and Rusev walked away while officials attended to Shinsuke.
Kevin Owens vs Dolph Ziggler- #1 Contender's Match for the United States Championship
This match would determine who would be next to challenge Chris Jericho, and it was very interesting that Y2J's ally, Kevin Owens, was throwing his hat into the ring. Early on it was Dolph Ziggler that was in control, as he brought the fight to KO. Owens kept things simple, not wanting to waste this big opportunity. That would make all the difference, as KO outlasted the Show-Off to connect with a Pop-Up Powerbomb for the win.
Winner: Kevin Owens
Finn Balor vs ???- #1 Contender's Match for the Universal Championship
We learned during the night that Shinsuke Nakamura was unable to compete in the main event, and Shane was forced to find a replacement. And what a replacement it was, as Finn Balor's opponent was the returning Seth Rollins, as the Architect wrestled his first match since February. The crowd seemed happy to see Seth back, but Finn definitely wasn't, and was all over Rollins early. Balor showed a more vicious side, as he attacked the head of Rollins repeatedly. It looked to be all over following a gorgeous Coup de Grace, but Seth wasn't going down that easily. He rallied in only the way he can, delivering a Sling Blade and following up with a Sethwalker for a narrow near fall. The Architect pulled a new weapon out of his arsenal, a Gourdbuster G.T.S., to pick up the win.
Winner: Seth Rollins
Four matches are set for Payback, with Seth Rollins challenging Samoa Joe for the Universal Championship in the main event. Things are heating up in Universe Mode, and who knows what could happen next.
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Universe Mode
Monday Night Raw
April 17th, 2017
Location: Atlanta, GA
Braun Strowman vs Sin Cara
The Monster Among Men made a huge impact on his Raw debut, as he decimated poor Sin Cara. A chokeslam was followed up by a Running Powerslam, and that was all she wrote.
Winner: Braun Strowman
Paige vs ???- #1 Contender's Match for the Raw Women's Championship
Paige issued this open challenge for any woman on the Raw roster last week, and Shane decided to make this a number one contender's match. The woman who answered the call was none other than the Irish Lass-Kicker, Becky Lynch. These two rivals went at it once more, and put on a great show. In the end, the Dis-Arm-Her submission hold was locked in, and Paige tapped, earning Becky a championship match against Asuka at Payback.
Winner: Becky Lynch
The Brute Attacks the King
Shinsuke Nakamura was getting ready for our main event was he was attacked backstage by the Bulgarian Brute, Rusev. We saw Rusev confront Nakamura during his match last week, and the King of Strong Style was in for a world of hurt. A vicious powerbomb through a table laid Nakamura out, and Rusev walked away while officials attended to Shinsuke.
Kevin Owens vs Dolph Ziggler- #1 Contender's Match for the United States Championship
This match would determine who would be next to challenge Chris Jericho, and it was very interesting that Y2J's ally, Kevin Owens, was throwing his hat into the ring. Early on it was Dolph Ziggler that was in control, as he brought the fight to KO. Owens kept things simple, not wanting to waste this big opportunity. That would make all the difference, as KO outlasted the Show-Off to connect with a Pop-Up Powerbomb for the win.
Winner: Kevin Owens
Finn Balor vs ???- #1 Contender's Match for the Universal Championship
We learned during the night that Shinsuke Nakamura was unable to compete in the main event, and Shane was forced to find a replacement. And what a replacement it was, as Finn Balor's opponent was the returning Seth Rollins, as the Architect wrestled his first match since February. The crowd seemed happy to see Seth back, but Finn definitely wasn't, and was all over Rollins early. Balor showed a more vicious side, as he attacked the head of Rollins repeatedly. It looked to be all over following a gorgeous Coup de Grace, but Seth wasn't going down that easily. He rallied in only the way he can, delivering a Sling Blade and following up with a Sethwalker for a narrow near fall. The Architect pulled a new weapon out of his arsenal, a Gourdbuster G.T.S., to pick up the win.
Winner: Seth Rollins
Four matches are set for Payback, with Seth Rollins challenging Samoa Joe for the Universal Championship in the main event. Things are heating up in Universe Mode, and who knows what could happen next.
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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