Raw Review 02/10/2020

RAW REVIEW 02/10/2020

Tonight on Raw can Becky Lynch retain the Raw Women’s Championship as she defends against Asuka in a rematch from the Royal Rumble? Plus, in an epic 8-Man Tag Team Match who will walk out victorious as The Viking Raiders (Erik & Ivar) team up with Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens to take on the Raw Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins and Murphy along with the Authors of Pain (Akam & Rezar)? Finally, what will Drew Mcintyre have to say when he is a guest on the MVP Lounge hosted by MVP?

Raw comes to us from the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California.

Raw kicks off with us being welcomed by Jerry “The King” Lawler and Tom Phillips, and Byron Saxton.

In-Ring Segment: Seth Rollins & Murphy & AOP (Akam & Rezar)
Rollins welcomes everyone to Raw and says he is proud to stand here as the Monday Night Messiah. He tells that he is here to speak the fan’s truth and make the tough decisions for them and lead us all into the future. He says before we can get to the future we have to talk about the past. He then brings up the 6 Man Elimination Tag Team Match (Kevin Owens & The Viking Raiders vs Murphy & AOP) from last week and shows the video. Rollins says his boys were clearly victorious but that didn’t sit well with Owens and the Viking Raiders because they interjected themselves later in the night in his match and cost him a shot at Brock Lesnar and the WWE Championship. He then states his patience is growing thin when it comes to Kevin Owens and his friends. He tells that they are here to preach a message of unity, a message of one and they are not leaving the ring until that message is heard. Here comes Kevin Owens.
Rollins stops him before he speaks and tells Owens to not get in over his head and reminds him of Joe and Ivar getting taken out. He then tells Owens he is his Monday Night Messiah, the crowds Monday Night Messiah, and the Universe’s Monday Night Messiah. He then tells Owens if he stands alone he will fall alone. Owens tells Rollins he comes out here every week and runs his mouth and sounds stupid as hell and now he looks stupid on top of it. He tells Rollins what he does is just keep fighting. He then tells Rollins he is wrong because he is not alone. Here comes The Viking Raiders.
Rollins tells Owens his problem hasn’t been finding partners but instead keeping those partners upright. Owens then pushes Erik and Ivar and says they seem pretty upright to him and they seem pretty sick of you talking so let’s go. They hit the ring and the fight is on. Joe comes from the crowd and attacks Rollins from behind. AOP saves Rollins but the fight continues. Rollins and AOP escape but Murphy is stuck in the ring and gets hit with the Stunner. Murphy exits and the team of Owens, Joe, and the Viking Raiders stand tall. Out comes Becky Lynch as the four leave the ring.
My Opinion:
This was an okay start to the night but I feel the talking between these four has gotten a little repetitive. I think they need something to spice this up because every week we are getting some talking segments and some incarnation of these four fighting now. We know none of these men are going anywhere as of right now so there really is no end goal to this story and there needs to be one. I like drawing out stories but there could be a way to do this without having to have some conflict verbally and physically each week. We will see in the future where exactly this will lead but for right now it definitely needs something to spice it up.

Match 1: Becky Lynch vs Asuka w/ Kairi Sane: Raw Women’s Championship
*** Before the match, Asuka talks to Lynch in Japanese. She then says easy peasy and enters the ring.
The two lock up and Lynch is able to get around on Asuka. She works her arm but Asuka counters and now works the arm of Lynch. Asuka works a side headlock and keeps control. Lynch backs her off the ropes but Asuka keeps the hold and goes to a knee. Asuka comes off the ropes and hits a shoulder tackle. She then taunts Lynch as she gets to her feet. Lynch misses on a kick but now gets ahold of the arm. Asuka comes back with a series of strikes and goes back to the headlock. Lynch fights back and now works a side headlock of her own. Lynch keeps Asuka grounded on the mat. Asuka now works to her feet and breaks the hold. Lynch mounts a comeback and works a shoulder tackle. Lynch catches a kick from Asuka and throws her to the mat. Lynch now lands a right on the apron. Sane works a distraction and it allows Asuka to land the hip attack. Lynch is knocked to the floor as Raw goes to break.
As Raw returns, hammers on the back of Lynch and then goes back on attack of her arm. Asuka keeps Lynch grounded on the mat but Lynch is able to fight to a vertical base. Lynch fights her off but as she goes to the ropes she is hit with the hip attack again. Lynch fights back and finally, after a series of offense gets in control. She hits a shot to the midsection and then drops her to the mat. A cover and a kick out from Asuka. Lynch brings Asuka to her feet and hits her with big right hands and uppercuts. Asuka tries to steal one and works a roll-up but Lynch kicks out. Asuka gets the better of Lynch with a huge knee strike to the head. Asuka then slams Lynch to the mat but can’t get the three on the cover. Lynch gets to her feet and then is able to send Asuka to the outside. Lynch then hits Asuka with a dropkick and sends her into the barricade. Lynch then takes out Sane after she shoves Asuka out of the way. This now allows Asuka to hit Lynch from behind and gets in control. Back in the ring, Asuka charges Lynch in the corner but Lynch hits her with a big kick. Now Asuka lands the big move with a big knee strike on Lynch. Lynch drops and Asuka covers but Lynch kicks out. Lynch is now sent shoulder first into the post. Lynch comes back as Asuka gets caught in the ropes. Lynch uses the ropes to her advantage and works an armbar until the count of five. On the apron, the two trade counters before Lynch is able to drive Asuka into the apron as Raw goes to break.
As Raw returns, Asuka hits a huge suplex. She covers but Lynch is able to kick. Asuka now lands a big kick and covers again but Lynch kicks out once more. Asuka now works an armbar and is in control. She works a triangle and Lynch fights back and lifts Asuka from the ground. She covers but Asuka kicks out this time. Lynch goes to the second rope and goes for the leg drop but she misses. Asuka uses this to her advantage and works the Asuka lock. Asuka keeps Lynch from the ropes and keeps the hold on. Asuka now works a cover but Lynch kicks out. Lynch tries a cover but Asuka kicks out. They trade two more covers before Lynch is able to plant Asuka. She covers and gets the 1 2 3.
*** After the match Shayna Baszler comes from behind and attacks Lynch. Baszler chokes Lynch and then throws her to the mat. Baszler Takes out her mouth guard then bites Lynch and comes up with blood all over her face. Baszler leaves the ring as Lynch screams in pain as she is a bloody mess.
Winner: Becky Lynch: Still Raw Women’s Champion
My Opinion:
Once again Lynch and Asuka kill it in the ring. I love how well these two work together. They tell a story in there that’s awesome, the way they trade moves and now when to give the other time to shine is perfect. They really understand what the other can do and it shows. Of course, the end of the match was exciting but I think the move that ended it could have been somewhat better but nonetheless the point was there. Lynch retains and now with the appearance of Baszler, it looks like Lynch has some bigger problems ahead! Baszler made a statement tonight and I love the idea of this. I think if Flair faces Ripley and then we get Lynch facing Baszler at Mania this is going to be one once again where the Women steal the show!

Backstage Segment: Becky Lynch
The EMT’s talk to Lynch in the back and she pleads to them that she doesn’t need to go to the hospital.

Match 2: The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) vs Mojo Rawley & Riddick Moss
*** The 24/7 Championship is suspended for the duration of this match.
*** Before the match Dawkins and Ford call out Mojo for hiding behind Riddick Moss. they then tell Mojo is known for riding Rob Gronkowski’s coattails. Ford then says they are ready for WrestleMania, they are up and they want the smoke!
The match begins and Dawkins quickly gets the better of Moss. Dawkins lands a spine buster and tags Ford. Ford lands the splash and gets the 1 2 3 on the cover. They then go into the crowd to celebrate.
*** After the match Rawley comes in the ring and talks to Moss. Moss pulls a fast one and pins Mojo. Moss gets the 1 2 3 and is the new 24/7 Champion!
Winners: The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford)
***Riddick Moss new 24/7 Champion
My Opinion:
Obviously a very quick match there but I do hope we see Street Profits more because they really are awesome as a tag team. They looked like they were on their way to doing big things in the past but then they cooled off on them. With Mania around the corner, I think these two need to be involved in something or at the very least they should host WrestleMania because they’re so entertaining. For Riddick Moss, that is the biggest win of his career. Of course, these reigns can be short but hopefully, for Moss, he makes the most of it and makes a real impression with his time on Raw. Moss is a very impressive athlete and if he stays on Raw there is a lot he can do in the ring if used the right way.

Backstage Segment: Becky Lynch
The EMT’s bring Lynch to the ambulance and tell her to get in. She yells at them and says she is driving herself. She then proceeds to get in the front of the ambulance and drives off in it.

In-Ring Segment: VIP Lounge Hosted by MVP w/ Drew Mcintyre
MVP tells the crowd it has been a long time and he shouldn’t have left them. He says big things are still Poppin and he is still ballin’. He says that the VIP is still here for people better than you. He then hypes up his guest and tells how he eliminated Brock Lesnar for the Roya; Rumble. He then welcomes Drew Mcintyre and here he comes.
MVP says he is thrilled to have Drew here and tells how they go way back. He then hypes up Drew and tells how he is going to WrestleMania. Mcintyre then says every time someone says WrestleMania he has to point at the sign. MVP says he needs to focus and not on what they naysayers are saying. Mcintyre says to spit it out. MVP says some people are saying with all of his tools Mcintyre is not ready to be WWE Champion yet. MVP then says we are going to change all that. Mcintyre then asks MVP if “we” won the Royal Rumble. MVP tells Mcintyre his best days are ahead of him and his own in-ring career is behind him. MVP tells him he needs someone who guides him around everything, not in the ring, he needs someone like him. Mcintyre asks the crowd and they boo. Mcintyre asks if he wants to be his business manager or advocate and says maybe MVP can be his Paul Heyman. Mcintyre says he doesn’t need someone thinking for him, talking for him, or kissing his ass. MVP says he has never been an ass kisser but he is an ass-kicker. Mcintyre goes to walk away and MVP grabs him. He tells him not to turn his back on him when he is talking. He then tells Mcintyre he needs him. Mcintyre then hits him with a headbutt. Mcintrye gets in the corner and then hits MVP with the Claymore Kick and lays him out. Mcintyre stands tall and points at the Mania sign once again.
My Opinion:
MVP did so well tonight as always, he never fails to entertain no matter what role he is in. The bigger story though is Drew Mcintyre continues to stay focused and looks more ready than ever for his opportunity at Mania. Mcintyre really seems like he is soaking this in and he is really enjoying this time. We obviously have a while to go but right now Mcintyre looks like he could really win this match or at least has the confidence to win. I can’t wait to see him continue to build himself and prepare for the biggest match of his career in April!

*** Randy Orton Live, Tonight!

Backstage Segment: AOP & Seth Rollins & Murphy
The four prepare for their main event tag team match!

Match 3: Angel Garza w/ Zelina Vege vs Cedric Alexander
*** Before the match, Vega says let me show you all why Angel Garza is a man’s man. She then shows the video from last week where Garza took out Humberto Carrillo and then Rey Mysterio after their match. Garza then asks the crowd if they saw that. He says yes he is a man’s man because no other man has measured it up. He then says he is also a ladies man because no woman in the world can resist him. Here comes Humberto Carrillo. Carrillo gets in the ring and attacks Garza. He stays on him and security has to come in to back him off. Carillo tries to go after him on the outside but security takes him away.
The match begins and Alexander tries to take a cheap shot but the ref prevents it. Garza gets in control and takes it to Alexander. He works a submission but Alexander is able to counter. Garza works out but Alexander stays in control. He lands a big shot to the midsection and then hits a forearm in the corner. Alexander then hits a dropkick to the neck. Garza goes to the outside and catches Alexander as he tries to fly to the outside. Garza looks to expose the concrete but stops and this allows Alexander to fight back. Back in the ring, Alexander flies but he is caught in mid-air with a huge kick. Garza then hits him with the Wing Clipper and gets the 1 2 3on the cover.
Winner: Angel Garza
My Opinion:
An impressive victory for Garza tonight as he finished Cedric pretty quickly. Garza looks like his future can be very bright on Raw and he is already having a lot of heat with the crowd which is great. I hope Garza sticks around and is given the time to really polish his character. There are a lot of feuds Garza could have and he’s another guy who is excellent in the ring so the possibilities are endless. Plus, if Vega stays by his side he can really shine just as Andrade does.

Backstage Segment: Rhea Ripley
Charly asks Rhea Ripley if she is still waiting on an answer from the Queen. She says no because she gets up and gets out and gets whatever she wants. Sarah Logan comes up to and says so you think you can come to Raw and do whatever you want whenever you want, who are you? Rhea says I’m Rhea Ripley, who are you? Ripley then walks away.

*** Carmella will Face Bayley for the SmackDown Women’s Champion this Friday!

Backstage Segment: Bobby Lashley & Lana
Sarah comes up and reminds Lashley how last week didn’t go his way. Lana stops her and tells her to have some respect he is warming up for his match against Ricochet. Lana tells how Ricochet stole his dream. Lashley says he isn’t some scrawny kid with dreams. He tells how when he is done with Ricochet he doubts he will make it to Super ShowDown and Brock Lesnar can thank him for this one.

Match 4: Rhea Ripley vs Sarah Logan
*** Sarah Logan reminds the crowd who she is and then calls out Rhea Ripley for a match. Ripley comes out and makes her way to the ring. Charlotte Flair comes out and watches from the stage.
The match begins, Ripley grabs the arm of Logan and takes her to the mat. She stays on her and then hits her with a dropkick. Ripley grabs Logan and hits her with the Riptide. She covers Logan and gets the 1 2 3.
*** After the match, Ripley asks Charlotte where her answer is. She tells how she invited her to challenge for the NXT Women’s Championship. She then tells how she came to Raw and got no answer and then didn’t get one on NXT. Charlotte says maybe that’s just how she operates. Ripley says maybe you just enjoy being a royal pain in my… Charlotte cuts her off and asks Rhea how do we even know you will be champion after NXT Portland?
Winner: Rhea Ripley
My Opinion:
An impressive victory for Ripley as she continues to show why she is one of the best in WWE. Charlotte was right Rhea could lose the title this Sunday but Rhea looks locked in and it seems unlikely she will. If she does, in fact, retain hopefully Charlotte will accept as these two could really create magic in the ring come, WrestleMania.

*** WrestleMania 37 will take place in Los Angeles, California March 28, 2021!

Backstage Segment: Ricochet
Charly asks Ricochet about Bobby Lashley’s comments. Ricochet says you mean his threats, I heard what he had to say. She then asks about Lashley saying he won’t make it to Super ShowDown. Ricochet says this is nothing new and he has faced many people like Lashley in his 17-year journey to this point. He says nobody including Bobby Lashley will stop him from walking, limping, or crawling into Super ShowDown.

Match 5: Bobby Lashley w/ Lana vs Ricochet
Ricochet gets after Lashley early and hammers on him in the corner. He continues to take it to him and is in control. Ricochet gets caught in the corner and Ricochet continues to fight but Lashley shuts it down. Lashley hits a shoulder tackle and stays in control. Lashley lifts Ricochet but Ricochet fights off. He is then hit with a shot to the midsection. Ricochet goes to the apron and he catches Lashley. He then flies off the top and hits Lashley. Lashley goes to the outside and Ricochet flies to hit him there as well. Ricochet and Lashley make it back in the ring and Ricochet sends him to the floor again. Ricochet flies over the ropes and takes out Lashley on the floor once more as Raw goes to break.
As Raw returns, Lashley is back in control and meets Ricochet on the floor. He goes to throw Ricochet into the stairs but Ricochet avoids it by jumping on them. He then flies off with a moonsault and takes down Lashley. In the ring, Ricochet tries a cover but Lashley kicks out. Ricochet goes to the top but has to go to the apron as Lashley stops him. Lashley throws him into the post and Ricochet crashes to the floor. Lashley goes out there and steps on the head of Ricochet. He then heaves him into the barricade. Lashley brings him back in the ring and connects with a suplex. He covers but Ricochet kicks out. Lashley now goes to a vice grip on the neck of Ricochet. Ricochet fights out of the hold but Lashley doesn’t give him much ground. Ricochet hits an enziguri but Lashley is still on his feet. Ricochet fights back with another big kick. He hits a dropkick and sends him into the corner. Ricochet then connects with a crossbody. He hits the standing shooting star and covers but Lashley kicks out. Ricochet lifts Lashley but Lashley fights off. Ricochet lands a kick but Lashley once again dumps him to the mat. Lashley lifts him and throws him off the ropes. Lashley grabs him and hits the spine buster. He covers but Ricochet once again kicks out. Lashley hits him with a forearm and then places Ricochet on the top turnbuckle. Lashley meets him up there but as they fall Ricochet lands on his feet as Lashley crashes. Ricochet takes Lashley down in the corner and goes up top. Ricochet hits the 630 and gets the 1 2 3!
Winner: Ricochet
My Opinion:
What a win for Ricochet tonight! He fought his heart out and through everything he had at Lashley and got the job done. This strategy is exactly what he is going to have to use when he faces Lesnar. He will never have the power advantage but Ricochet does have the speed and stamina to outlast anyone. This is a huge momentum-building win for Ricochet and he needs to ride this wave. One way or another he needs to have a good showing at Super ShowDown and show exactly what he is made of just like he did tonight!

*** Becky Lynch has left the nearby medical facility and is on her way back to the arena!

In-Ring Segment: Randy Orton
Orton enters the ring and receives a resounding boo from the crowd. He says he knows he still owes everyone an explanation for what he did two weeks ago. He says that what he did to Edge hurt himself more than it hurt him. Out comes Matt Hardy.
Hardy says just like everybody else he wants to know why he did it, we all want to know why you did it. Hardy says he knows Orton is thinking why he would give a damn about Edge. Hardy says everyone knows the story about him and Edge and it is no secret. He says there was a point in time where no one on earth hated Edge more than he did. He tells how at one point at time he was best friends with Edge along with Christian and his brother. He tells how they would share hotel rooms and road up and down the roads together and they were kids trying to live their dream. He tells of No Mercy ‘99 and how they invited the TLC match. He tells how they stole the show at WrestleMania one more than one occasion. He says they did it together and that means something. He says when he saw Edge was forced to retire the hate or detain he had for him was gone. He tells how he and Edge are similar because they have a passion for this and a love of this and love for entertaining. He says he couldn’t imagine if this was taken away before he was ready. He talks about how Edge would ask him what if, what if. He then says 9 years later he made the most miraculous return ever and Randy took it away. Hardy then asks Orton what the hell is wrong with him. Orton looks for an RKO but Hardy reverses and hammers on him in the corner. Orton gets the better of him and hits him with an RKO. Orton then goes and grabs two chairs from the outside. He places one under Hardy’s head and then crushes his head with the other.
My Opinion:
That was a real heartfelt moment from Hardy and I loved the way he let his motions speak in his words. You can feel the pain he was showing and it seems everyone who loves Edge and everyone who respects his road back to the WWE could relate to that. Hardy was the perfect person to come out and say that because it shows really what a comeback like that means in the wrestling world and how much Edge’s story affected others. Orton though played this perfectly and once again showed why he is the most dangerous man in WWE! This is absolutely the best version of Orton when you really don’t know what he will do next. He continues to dominate as a heel and I love that this story is just getting started!

Backstage Segment: Ruby Riott
Sarah asks Ruby why such animosity towards Liv Morgan. Ruby says Liv Morgan was her best friend but best friends know everything about each other and she knows the real Liv Morgan. She tells that Morgan can sell the world that she is a woman who strikes when she is ready but Liv will always be a follower that she had to babysit. She says she came back to put Liv in her place and show her that she strikes when she says so.
Match 6: Akira Tozawa vs Aleister Black
Black looks for a kick but Tozawa avoids. Black gets around on Tozawa but the hold is broken. Black is able to knock him down and get him in the corner. He hits a shot to the face and throws Tozawa into the opposite corner. Tozawa tries to fight back but he is hit with a pop-up knee strike. Black raises Tozawa up with his foot and then hits him with Black Mass! He covers and gets the 1 2 3.
*** After the match, Black says he has enjoyed these past few weeks being able to share these intimate moments with the fans and he is appreciative of each and every person here tonight because that is what it is all about. He says everyone tries to escape their given paradise and he knows a thing about rebelling his paradise. He says he is starting to feel like an animal inside a cage. He says for those who come out here he is not the one trapped inside with them but they who are trapped inside this metaphorical cage with him.
Winner: Aleister Black
My Opinion:
Another quick, dominating, and impressive win from Black. He is running through and has been running through everyone he has stepped in the ring. In fact, if you think about it he has been one of the winningest SuperStars on Raw for awhile. With that being said I hope something good comes of this. As I’ve mentioned he doesn’t need titles but what he needs is rivalries. He could make something interesting with anyone if given the chance and as fun as it is seeing him have quick matches and hit some impressive moves I think everyone wants to see more because we know he has more to give. There is a lot to Black’s persona if they just let him be himself and run with an opportunity.

Backstage Segment: Becky Lynch
Lynch returns during the ambulance. She pulls up to the arena and gets out, she then heads back into the arena.

In-Ring Segment: Becky Lynch
Lynch tells Shayna they numbed her up and gave her something real nice for the pain and she is back on Raw. She then asks where she is. She tells her if she wants to sink her rat teeth into her to get her attention she’s got it. She says she doesn’t give a damn about settling anything with her and week by week she will break her down little by little. She finishes by telling Baszler “you better find me before I find you”.
My Opinion:
This is starting to heat up and I love it! Both these women are fighters and you know a build-up and an eventual match between them will be awesome! Lynch seems determined to find Shayna and when she does this is going to be a brawl. This is something very exciting and I can’t wait to see how it unfolds!

Backstage Segment: Samoa Joe & Kevin Owens
Joe and Owens head to the ring as they prepare for their huge tag match, next!

***Super ShowDown Announcement: Tuwaiq Trophy Gauntlet Match! Participants: Andrade, Bobby Lashley, Erick Rowan, AJ Styles, R-Truth, Rusev.

Match 7: Kevin Owens & Samoa Joe vs The Viking Raiders (Erik & Ivar) vs Seth Rollins & Murphy & AOP (Akam & Rezar)
*** Before the match, Rollins says he has one more thing he would like to say. Owens, Joe, and the Viking Raiders then attack Rollins, Murphy, and AOP. The teams of four go at it and the fight spills out to the floor as Raw goes to break.
As Raw returns, the match is underway and Rollins tags out and Murphy comes in to take on Erik. Erik takes it to Murphy and drops him to the mat. Erik gets him in the corner and tags in Ivar. Ivar comes in and continues the attack on Murphy. He lifts him and slams him to the mat. Joe tags in and hits Murphy with big right hands. He continues the strikes and beats him down near the ropes. He then crushes him in the corner before hitting him with a kick. Owens tags in and hits Murphy with a huge elbow drop. Owens throws him in the corner and tags Ivar. Ivar slams him down and tags Erik. Erik slams Ivar onto Murphy. Erik covers but Murphy kicks out. Murphy fights for a tag and finally gets one thanks to Akam. Akam takes it to Erik and beats him down. Rezar comes in and Akam assists Rezar to connect with a knee to the face. Rezar stays on him and wears him down. Rollins tags in and Rezar holds Erik which allows Rollins to hit a kick to the midsection. Rollins then goes to a chin lock. Erik fights back and sends Rollins off the ropes. Rollins bounces off and hits a sling blade. Murphy tags in and hits Erik with strikes. Erik slaps him and takes it to the other three men. Erik looks for a tag but is stopped. He pops out of the corner and finally tags Ivar. Ivar drops him to the mat and then hits him with a crossbody. Ivar slows down AOP but this allows Murphy to come back with a series of strikes. Ivar doesn’t give much and hits a huge clothesline getting him and his team back in control as Raw goes to break.
During the break Rezar tags in but Ivar keeps control. Owens comes in and continues the attack. Rezar throws him the corner but Owens is able to avoid him and Rezar crashes into the turnbuckles. Owens hits a senton and looks to put the match away but can’t. Rezar comes back and crushes Owens sending him crashing to the mat. Akam tags in and works a chin lock keeping Owens grounded. Owens works to his feet and creates space. He comes off the ropes and is able to hit an enziguri. Rollins now comes in and sends Owens to the floor. As the ref is distracted Murphy hits Owens with a big kick on the floor.
As Raw returns, Akam is the legal man and tries a cover on Owens but he kicks out. Murphy tags in but Owens fights back with shots to the midsection. Murphy keeps control and sends him to the outside. Rollins goes to the outside and takes a cheap shot on Owens as the ref is distracted. Owens comes back and hits Murphy with a fallaway slam into the barricade. With help from Rollins Murphy makes the tag to Akam. Akam prevents Owens from getting the tag and drags him across the ring. Rezar comes in and tries a cover but Owens kicks out. Rezar now works on the neck of Owens. Rezar stays in control despite Owens trying to fight back. Skam tags in but takes Owens down to the mat as Owens tried to mount a comeback. Murphy tags in and works a submission hold on Owens. Owens fights to a vertical base but Murphy stays in control and brings him to a knee again. Owens once more fights back and finally he creates breathing room. Owens hits Rollins with a right hand and then hits Murphy with a big DDT. Joe tags in and takes it to Rollins with shoulder tackles. He then hits him with big rights. Joe stays in control and hits a big boot before senton. He then tries to fly but AOP gets in the way. Viking Raiders come in to help and send AOP to the floor. Erik, Ivar, and Joe then fly to the outside to lay them out. In the ring Joe works the Coquina Clutch but Rollins breaks the hold. Joe then hits the uranage but Murphy breaks up the cover. Erik and Ivar get involved but they are taken out. Murphy then is taken out. Owens goes up top and takes out all the men on the floor. Left in the ring is Rollins and Joe. Murphy gets to his feet and works a tag. Murphy comes in and Joe locks in the Coquina Clutch. AOP tries to interfere and the ref is distracted as Murphy taps. This allows Rollins to interfere and hit Joe with the Stomp. Murphy covers and gets the 1 2 3 and the win for his team.
Winners: Seth Rollins & Murphy & AOP (Akam & Rezar)
My Opinion:
What an awesome main event! It was back and forth and had so much psychology involved and kept you on the edge of your seat! These teams are so evenly matched but ultimately it’s the smart tactics by Rollins that get his team the win. Rollins is proving to be a great leader as his team is always coming out on top. I hope whatever Owens and Joe and the Raiders do next it’s something big. They keep getting beat down and it’s time they turn the tables. This rivalry seems far from over so the remaining question will be what’s next.

Final Thoughts:
I loved the match with Asuka and Becky Lynch tonight. These two continue to have classic bouts when they step in the ring and never fail to entertain. The more interesting part was of course that when Lynch thought she beat her biggest challenge here came Shayna Baszler! After the attack, you have to assume these two will clash and I can’t wait for that! I also enjoyed Angel Garza again this week, I really think he can have a bright future on Raw and I’m excited to see what he does next especially after a quick win tonight. Rhea Ripley dominated in her match but still, we are left waiting for Charlotte’s answer and Rhea’s title defense. I think this match will happen and if and when it does these two will tear it down! I was really proud of Ricochet tonight for the heart and showed and the way he fought for that victory. He was hit hard but he kept going and I hope he brings that same fight against Brock Lesnar. This could be a big break for Ricochet if he goes out there and shines and I really think he will show what he is made of at Super ShowDown! The Randy Orton and Matt Hardy segment was awesome as well! Orton one again showed that you never know what he will do next and it makes you wonder how far he will go. With Orton continuing a path of destruction tonight this is building up for an epic story for an Edge return playing the hero and taking out Orton! Finally the main event was awesome and very entertaining. That is how you close the show with excitement and a back and forth slugfest. I’m very curious to see what comes next as this rivalry is starting to get lopsided. Whatever Owens, Joe, and the Raiders do they better make it count! Overall it was a good night on Raw and I love all the stories and developments we got tonight!
Overall Rating: 6/10