Tuesday, March 21, 2023

WWE RAW Review-ish | We Are Just Under Two Weeks Away From WrestleMania!

Welcome back to the blog, if you are new then hello and welcome. as the title above says, we are just under two weeks away from WrestleMania, the countdown continues. 

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn started off Monday Night RAW, the crowd cheered and chanted for both guys, they talked about their history until this day and looked at the WrestleMania sign which led to the Usos music hitting, Kevin challenged Jimmy and Jey to put the titles on the line, Jimmy said no at first, however, 
Jey accepted, the two teams were fighting until Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa arrived in the arena. 

The United States Champion Austin Theory defeated Montez Ford. Theory cut a promo to hype up his match against John Cena. 

During the Bloodline segment backstage, Roman told Jey to stay with him while the others left the room, the champion questioned his cousin's loyalty, Jey played down those thoughts before walking away. Paul Heyman asked Roman if he got the answers he was looking for, Roman said yes, however, he looked unsure despite saying that.

Omos defeated Mustafa Ali in a quick match. 

Impaulsive TV was next, Logan Paul was great here, he always knows how to get a reaction from the crowd, Seth Rollins was in the control room and cut off the microphone, he played his own music before making his way to the ring, the two brawled until the officials intervened, Logan struck Seth with a right hand before getting away, it is almost guaranteed they will provide us with a WrestleMania Moment when they meet again. 

The Men's WrestleMania Showcase Match was announced. Braun Strowman & Ricochet vs. The Viking Raiders vs. The Street Profits vs. Otis & Chad Gable.

Dominik Mysterio defeated Johnny Gargano, Dom said he will be heading to SmackDown this Friday to get his father, Rey, to accept his challenge.

Paul Heyman sent Jimmy and Jey to the private jet, while Solo Sikoa was told to stay in the Bloodline's room. Edge talked about his upcoming Hell in a Cell match against Finn Balor, hopefully we will see another Brood entrance from Edge and a purple version of The Demon from Balor. 

The 2023 Women's Royal Rumble Winner Rhea Ripley talked about her SmackDown Women's Championship opportunity against Charlotte Flair, she was interrupted by Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky and Bayley, this led to a match between Rhea and Bayley, Becky, Lita and Trish joined in to watch from ringside. Rhea went on to win here. 

Ricochet defeated Chad Gable via a Shooting Star Press. 

The Usos vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships was finally made official.  

Bianca Belair & Asuka defeated Piper Niven and Chelsea Green, after Bianca hit the KOD on Niven, we all know how strong Bianca is, this was another example. Asuka attacked Bianca and put the EST on notice prior to WrestleMania. 

Roman and Cody continued the build to Sunday April 2nd. Roman talked about Cody's past in and away from the WWE. Cody fired back by saying Roman will lose the titles and the Bloodline will break up as a result, leaving Roman his own again. Roman heard enough and walked away with Paul Heyman. Cody verbally provoked Solo Sikoa and hit him, Roman stopped Solo from responding as RAW went off the air, promo battle wise, Roman and Cody are now level at one round apiece.

Thanks for reading, the SmackDown review-ish will be available on Saturday.