Last week on RAW it was announced Bobby Lashley would take on WWE Champion The Miz, with the title on the line. This weeks edition was set to be one of the most important in recent memory, could "The All Mighty" finally realise his dream after seventeen years in the business? read the review-ish to find out.
Drew McIntyre kicked off the show to cut a in ring promo, where he talked about recent events, particularly the Elimination Chamber, he was interrupted by The Miz & John Morrison, who did the same thing, Miz tried to get the Scot on his side, before being interrupted by MVP, who said the championship match against Lashley would take place on top of the second hour of the show. This led to Drew vs. Sheamus as the opening match of the night.
Drew McIntyre defeated Sheamus.
Nia Jax defeated Naomi.
The WWE Championship Match was scheduled to take place here until the Miz claimed he was unable to compete against Bobby Lashley, his plan sort of backfired because Adam Pearce said the title match would now take place at 10pm Eastern (in an hours time)
Shane McMahon announced Braun Strowman would be teaming up with Adam Pearce (yes, you read that correctly) to face Shelton Benjamin & Cedric Alexander of the Hurt Business, with the RAW Tag Team Championships on the line.
Shelton Benjamin & Cedric Alexander defeated Adam Pearce & Braun Strowman to remain RAW Tag Team Champions.
Damian Priest defeated Elias.
The Randy Orton, Bray Wyatt & Alexa Bliss story continued.
Bobby Lashley defeated The Miz by countout. The Miz remains WWE Champion.
Shane announced The WWE Championship match will take place later tonight on RAW and said Miz will be stripped of the title if he does not compete.
Charlotte Flair challenged Asuka for the RAW Women's Championship and went on to defeat Shayna Baszler.
Lucha Houseparty & Riddle defeated Retribution. Mustafa Ali challenged Riddle to a match.
Mustafa Ali defeated Riddle.
In the main event, Bobby Lashley defeated The Miz to become the NEW WWE Champion.
RAW Review-ish
Drew vs. Sheamus was one of a hell of a match, which probably should've taken place at Fastlane but nevertheless I enjoyed watching this and I'm sure you did also. Nia Jax defeated Naomi in quick fashion ahead of her and Shayna's tag title defence against Dakota and Raquel, will there be new champions crowned on Wednesday on NXT? Tune in to find out.
Bad Bunny and Damian Priest look destined to team up at WrestleMania, in terms of opponents? If I had to predict right now? I'd say Miz and Morrison because of past confrontations.
Bray Wyatt is certainly returning to WWE TV, possibly after Fastlane would be the estimation, for a potential cinematch in six weeks time. In terms of the RAW Women's Championship? It was inevitable that Charlotte would challenge Asuka.
I've always believed Mustafa Ali has what it takes to become a champion in WWE and perhaps a win over Riddle here, brings him a step closer to the United States Championship.
Congratulations to Bobby Lashley on becoming the NEW WWE Champion. He has worked so hard on his craft over the years, it is his time now to dominate. I'm very much looking forward to watching his first title defence at Fastlane. The "Allmighty Era" has officially begun!