With two weeks to go before WrestleMania 34, Monday Night Raw has a huge night lined up for this week. Ronda Rousey returns, Brock Lesnar gets the jump on Roman Reigns again, and John Cena takes on Kane in the main event.
Brock Lesnar Assaults Roman Reigns Again
Last week, Brock Lesnar assaulted a handcuffed Roman Reigns. Paul Heyman brags about the attack and claims that Reigns is not here tonight. However, Reigns shows up (albeit still suspended) and looks to attack Lesnar in retribution. Lesnar gets the edge and assaults Reigns again, this time hitting him with an F-5 to the steps.
Nia Jax vs. Mickie James
There are still two weeks before Niz Jax can get her hands on Alexa Bliss. For tonight, she has to make do with getting her hands on Bliss’ friend, Mickie James, instead.
James heads to the top rope, but this mistake proves fatal as Jax just picks her off of the turnbuckle. Jax transitions from a military press to a Samoan drop to pin the former six-time Women’s Champion. Winner: Nia Jax
Cedric Alexander & Mustafa Ali vs. Drew Gulak & TJP
For the first time in over a month, the Cruiserweight division is showcased on Raw. Before Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali battle for the Cruiserweight Championship, they team up to take on two men who got quite far in the Cruiserweight Championship Tournament.
While Alexander starts hitting TJP with his hardest moves, Mustafa Ali tags himself in. After Alexander hits the Lumbar Check, Ali wins the match with the 0-5-4 Splash. Winners: Cedric Alexander & Mustafa Ali
Asuka vs. Jamie Frost
Apparently, this is Jamie Frost’s “first professional match,” and she could not have a tougher first opponent. Asuka has been undefeated for two years and won the only Women’s Royal Rumble earlier this year. At WrestleMania, the Empress of Tomorrow takes on Charlotte Flair for the SmackDown Women’s Championship.
As soon as the bell rings, Asuka kicks Frost across the head and picks up a quick win in what could be her last match on Monday Night Raw. Winner: Asuka
Braun Strowman vs. Sheamus (w/Cesaro)
Braun Strowman has yet to reveal his WrestleMania partner, and he promises to tell Sheamus and Cesaro if the Celtic Warrior can beat him.
Unfortunately for Sheamus, a powerslam stopped him from knowing who Strowman’s partner is going to be. Winner: Braun Strowman
Ronda Rousey Returns to Raw
Before her WWE debut at WrestleMania, Ronda Rousey comes to Monday Night Raw to hype up her mixed tag match. Rousey starts talking about Stephanie McMahon when she is interrupted by Absolution. Paige offers her “backup,” inviting her to become the fourth member of the group. Rousey declines, leading to Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose attacking her. Rousey fends them off and only doesn’t break Rose’s arm because Kurt Angle is there to stop her.
Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson vs. The Miztourage
Because of the MizTV brawl earlier tonight, the Good Brothers take on the Miztourage.
Like clockwork, Gallows and Anderson put away the Miztourage with the Boot of Doom and the Magic Killer. Winners: Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson
John Cena vs. Kane – No Disqualification
Last week, John Cena continued to call out the Undertaker only to get a response from the Deadman’s brother, Kane. That leads to tonight’s No Disqualification match.
Cena counters a chokeslam and picks up Kane for an Attitude Adjustment, driving him through a table to secure the win. Winner: John Cena
