Raw Review 12/30/2019

RAW REVIEW 12/30/2019

Tonight on the final Raw of this decade how smooth will the wedding of Lana and Bobby Lashley go? Plus, after a scary injury at a WWE Live Event what will Randy Orton say when he addresses the WWE Universe? Also, in a highly anticipated rematch from TLC will it be Buddy Murphy or Aleister Black who picks up the momentum building win? Finally, after causing even more chaos last week laying out the likes of Rey Mysterio, Kevin Owens, and Samoa Joe what will be next for Seth Rollins and The Authors Of Pain?

Raw comes to us from the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut.

Raw kicks off with us being welcomed by Jerry “The King” Lawler and Vic Joseph

In-Ring Segment: Kevin Owens
Owens says we are kicking off the New Year early and we are going to kick it off with fireworks courtesy of Kevin Owens. He tells that we are going to do that and here’s why. He then shows the video of the actions of Seth Rollins and The Authors Of Pain last week where they laid out Owens, Mysterio, and Samoa Joe. Owens tells how Seth and the AOP have been running wild around this place and have sent him to the hospital twice this month. He says he will keep calling them out and sooner or later he is taking one of those idiots down with him. He says he has a problem with them taking out someone who he respects and that is Rey Mysterio. He tells it made him sick to see them gang up on Rey. He says the worst part is that he knows the actions of Seth and AOP are the reason Rey lost the United States Championship to Andrade at MSG a few days ago, he then shows the footage. He says after watching that he has had enough of tape study. Out comes Seth Rollins and AOP.
Rollins says this is not something he has chosen but something that has been forced upon him by Owens and people like him who think they know best. He says this is his sacrifice for the greater good to be a leader and messiah to take this industry into the next decade. He says if Owens resists he saw what happened to Rey Mysterio and Samoa Joe and if he resists the AOP will enforce his will. AOP then goes after Owens after Owens makes the first move. Rollins asks when he is going to learn. He gets in the ring with them and asks Owens when he will learn. Here comes Samoa Joe!
Joe goes right after AOP. He then gets in the ring and takes it right to Rollins. He locks in the Coquina Clutch but AOP comes in and beats him down. Owens grabs a chair and tees off on AOP. Rollins stops him and the two fight in the corner. AOP now gangs up on Joe. Security then comes out to try and break them all up but the fight rolls on! Rollins and AOP then slip out of the ring. Owens goes up top and hits a senton taking out security, Rollins, and AOP. the fight rages on as Raw goes to break!
My Opinion:
That was a great way to start the night! I loved the brawl in the ring and that Owens and Joe finally got one up on Rollins and AOP. It was great to see Joe back in the ring and fighting again! Owens and Joe together was equally as awesome and if Rey Mysterio can come back and join forces this will be huge! It’ll be very interesting to see which side comes out on top and that’s what makes it so exciting because either side could be the one who lays the other out. I hope this story continues to build and get bigger and bigger and we get a big blow-up match in the future!

Backstage Segment: Samoa Joe & Kevin Owens
Joe and Owens talk things over. Charly tells them security is on the way. She then asks Joe why he got involved. He says he didn’t have a choice and Seth Rollins chose for him to be involved, Rollins made a choice to never be safe again, and a choice that Kevin Owens will never stand alone again. Owens tells Joe he has never met anyone as bad as him and he says if anyone is going to be there for this fight he’s glad it’s Joe. He then tells he feels he is being asked to leave the building every other week but this week they accomplished what they set out to do. Joe says they have 7 days to figure out what they will do next. Joe tells security not to touch him, Owens agrees and the two walk off.

Match 1: Aleister Black & Buddy Murphy
The two feel each other out to start the match. Black grabs his leg and backs him in the corner. Murphy works a headlock and brings Black to a knee. Murphy lands a shoulder tackle and follows with a hurricanranna. Black goes to the outside and Murphy sits down like Black downs to play mind games. We get a couple near falls and a staredown. Black lands a big strike and then hits a snap suplex. He covers but Murphy kicks out. Black works a front face lock. Murphy tries to control the leg but Black doesn’t allow it and lands a kick to the face. Black lands big strikes in the corner. Murphy comes out and lands big shots to the body. Black comes back with a huge kick and tries a cover but Murphy again kicks out. Black now works the arm of Murphy. In the corner. Blck tees off with big kicks to the midsection. Murphy sends Black off the top turnbuckle. Black again comes back and lands a huge kick to Murphy as Murphy was going up top. Black meets him but Murphy fights him off. Murphy lands a kick to the face and then bounces Black off the top of the ring post. Black crashes to the floor as Raw goes to break.
As Raw returns, Black hits Murphy on the apron. Murphy pushes him but Black comes back with a kick that sends Murphy into the ring post and down to the floor. Black hits a moonsault and then brings Murphy into the ring. He hits Murphy with more kicks and then a shining wizard to the side of the face. Black lands a moonsault and goes for the cover but Murphy kicks out. Murphy fights back and sends Black to the outside. Murphy’s leg is hurt and crawls over to try to grab Black but instead, he is hit with a kick. On the apron, Black lands another kick. Black goes up top but has to roll through as Murphy moves. He then sends Black into the turnbuckle. Murphy uses the ropes for leverage and is caught on the pin. Murphy again sends Black to the outside and then flies but doesn’t get all of it. In the ring, Murphy connects with flying double knees. He covers but Black kicks out. Black goes for the leg but Murphy beats on his back and then stomps on him. Murphy goes up top but Black comes right at him. Murphy tries to stop him but Black jumps up to the top. Murphy counters him and sends him crashing to the mat. Murphy rolls through off the top and then hits a powerbomb. He covers but Black kicks out. Murphy uses his foot to bring up Black but Black instead goes after the knee. Murphy now hits a kick. Black comes back with a back elbow and then big kicks. Murphy now comes with a combination offense. Black is right back with a big kick. Murphy hits a knee now and follows with the brainbuster. He covers but again can’t get the three. Black now uses his foot to bring up Murphy but then misses on the kick. Murphy hits a knee but Black comes right back. Out of nowhere, he hits Black Mass. he lifts up Murphy and once again hits Black Mass. He covers and gets the 1 2 3.
Winner: Aleister Black
My Opinion:
Once again these two have an amazing match!!! Hey threw all they had at each other but Murphy at the end just couldn’t put it away. Black showed how dangerous he is in there and how quick he can end an opponent, this was a huge proving ground for him. I wish Murphy would have won so we could get one more match but maybe we still could and it would be great if we did. Hopefully, both men have proved themselves now and we can continue to see them have big matches like this going forward!

Backstage Segment: AOP & Seth Rollins
AOP tells Rollins no one is kicking them out tonight. Rollins says management politely asked them to leave. He says they want to have Raw without their leader, without their Messiah Seth Rollins. He says the show will be canceled before the end of the next match. Security comes up and Rollins says their services won’t be needed, they are leaving voluntarily.

Backstage Segment: Erick Rowan & Lana
Rowan asks Lana if she misplaced the invitation or if she just doesn’t like him. He asks which it is but says we don’t care anyway. He screams and then walks away.

Match 2: Erick Rowan vs Kip Stevens
Rowan misses on a clothesline and Stevens heads to the outside. Stevens goes under the ring and Rowan goes out to look for him. Stevens comes out from under and comes close to the cage. He is then hit with a boot and then thrown into the barricade. Rowan then bounces him off the apron. He brings him in the ring and then goes and checks on the cage. He comes back in the ring and lands a big slam. He then hits a splash and goes for the cover but picks up Stevens head. He then hits the iron claw and gets the 1 2 3 on the cover.
Winner: Erick Rowan
My Opinion:
Rowan runs through his opponent again and although impressive I’m ready for more for him. If this story is going to mean something sooner or later something has to happen in the near future. I get drawing out a story but when it comes to this it just feels like it is time for something to happen already and have someone actually on the roster step up and do something. They could even have someone steal the cage or something and send Rowan on a rampage throughout the night and help build how destructive he truly is.

Backstage Segment: Lana
Lana talks to herself as she gets ready for her wedding saying how everyone is so obsessed with her but she can’t blame them.

In-Ring Segment: Charlotte Flair
Charlotte says she is here to announce her entry into the Women’s Royal Rumble Match. She says she knows it is surprising and exciting that she is going to be. She then tells she knew she was going to be, everyone knew she would so why come out here and state the obvious. She tells how she could come out and talk about how she is a 10x Women’s Champion, main-evented WrestleMania, the first woman to main event a PPV, or how she is arguably the best of all time. She goes on and says she is tired of talking about why she is the Queen of WWE so how about she shows everyone. She says she has her favorite robe on, her boots are laced so who wants to come out here and face the Queen or better yet bow down to the Queen. Out comes Natalya as Raw goes to break.

Match 3: Charlotte Flair vs Natalya
As Raw returns, the match begins and the two start with a lock-up. Natalya lands a takedown but Charlotte works out of it. They lock up again and Natalya once again gets the advantage working the arm of Charlotte. Charlotte fights back and works a headlock. Natalya counters but again Charlotte fights out. Natalya works a headlock and Charlotte counters. Natalya works the arm again and fights out. Charlotte stays on her and works a cover but Natalya kicks out. Charlotte stays on Natalya and hits her with a clothesline. Natalya fights back and lands a snap suplex. She then hits a clothesline and goes for the cover but Charlotte kicks out. Natalya now goes to a bridge submission and holds Charlotte up high. Natalya has to release the right arm to kick out of the cover. Charlotte comes back with a kick and goes for the cover but again she can’t put her away. Charlotte bounces her off the turnbuckle and then uses the ropes to work the knee of Natalya. Charlotte then lands a kick to the knee. Natalya sidesteps and bounces Charlotte off the turnbuckle. Natalya drags her to the outside and lands a huge suplex. Natalya brings her into the ring and lands another big strike. She covers and Charlotte once again kicks out. Charlotte fights back with a forearm. Natalya stays on her and hammers on her in the corner. Charlotte works a counter and Natalya goes into the ring post. Charlotte now works a submission. She lets go and Natalya drops down to the floor. Charlotte goes to meet her on the floor but the match is interrupted by R-Truth and a troop of Superstars chasing him as Raw goes to break.
As Raw returns, order is restored and Charlotte works Natalya on the top turnbuckle. Natalya blocks a suplex. She then hits a high crossbody and goes for the cover but Charlotte kicks out. Charlotte misses on a kick and Nataya hits a German suplex. Charlotte fights back with an elbow and then lands a big toss of Natalya. Natalya lifts Charlotte and hits a powerbomb but Charlotte again kicks out. Natalya grabs Charlotte but is hit with a big strike to the mouth. Natalya fights back with a big forearm. She goes for a clothesline but is hit with a kick to the shoulder. Charlotte hits the spear and covers but Natalya kicks out. Charlotte grabs her over the corner and drops a knee on the knee of Natalya. Natalya is able to counter the Figure Four attempt. Charlotte fights back and hits Natural Selection. She covers but still can’t keep Natalya down. Charlotte looks for the moonsault but Natalya gets her feet up. Charlotte catches her but is then rolled up for a two count. Charlotte hits a boot and then looks in the Figure Four, transitioned into the Figure Eight. Natalya taps out.
Winner: Charlotte Flair
My Opinion:
First, Charlotte has to be a big favorite to win the Women’s, Royal Rumble. She is going to have a lot of competition but if one person can most certainly pull this off it’d be Charlotte. Now her match with Natalya was classic! I loved the back and forth and the way they really wore each other down and worked to try and lock in their submissions. They fought their hearts out and unfortunately for Natalya she just couldn’t find a way to put this match away. Charlotte seemed very focused out there and I wouldn’t be surprised if her matches get shorter and shorter as we head into the Royal Rumble and she really locks back in.

Backstage Segment: Becky Lynch
Charly asks Becky if she has any updates on her match with Asuka. She says January 26th the Royal Rumble it will be The Man versus Asuka for the Raw Women’s Championship. Charly asks how she got this done. She says her contract is up so she said she wants to have this match before they talk about anything. Charly says it seems like you’re putting it all on the line. Lynch tells how history needed to know if women could be the face of this business and she did that and she now needs to know if it was worth. She says she needs to know if she can beat Asuka.

Backstage Segment: Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley gets ready for his wedding later tonight in a sleeveless tux.

*** We get a new vignette tonight for the returning Liv Morgan!!!

In-Ring Segment: The O.C. (AJ Styles & The Best Tag Team In The World: Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson)
Styles says if there are any doubters out there left who need proof that Raw is The O.C.’s show here it is. He then shows a video of two weeks ago when Gallows and Anderson beta The Viking Raiders, then a video of last week where The O.C. beat Orton and The Viking Raiders. Anderson tells how everyone said The Viking Raiders were unbeatable but they beat them time and time again. He mentions how one of those times was at Crown Jewel when they became the best tag team in the world. Gallows says the trophy proves it and when it comes to who challenges those two goofs next… he is then cut off by The Street Profits!
Montez Ford asks Dawkins if it’s true that Gallows and Anderson have beaten the unbeatable Viking Raiders more than once. He then asks if it’s true Gallows and Anderson won the biggest tag team turmoil in WWE history making them the best tag team in the world. Dawkins says yeah they have the trophy to prove it. Ford then asks what that means then since they beat Gallows and Anderson in their debuts. Ford says that means… Styles jumps in and says lucky. Styles tells them to stick to their shticks backstage or maybe they’ll get hurt. Dawkins says they would feel threatened but this is coming from three guys in the ring named after a teen soap opera. Gallows tells them enough and to get in the ring so they can kick their asses right now. Ford says they are up and they want the smoke!

Match 4: The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) vs The O.C. (Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson w/ AJ Styles)
Dawkins gets the control of Anderson early. He brings him to the corner and Ford comes in. he works the arm of Anderson. Out of the corner he connects with a big arm drag and stays on the arm. Ford takes him down and covers but Anderson kicks out. Dawkins tags in and works a side headlock. He comes up and over Anderson and then sends him into the ropes to hit him with a shoulder tackle. Styles grabs the foot of Dawkins. The ref then throws him out of the ringside area as Raw goes to break.
As Raw returns, Anderson works Ford with a headlock. Ford gets to a vertical base but Anderson kicks him and throws him in the corner. Ford hits a boot but Anderson comes back with a neck breaker. Anderson goes for the cover but Ford kicks out. Gallows tags in and hits him with massive strikes in the corner and finishes him off with a big uppercut. He then lands a big suplex and covers but Ford kicks out. Gallows now rains down elbow shots. Gallows turns to a chin lock and keeps him grounded on the mat. Ford lands elbow shots to the gut but he then gets caught and planted. A cover and a kick out. A dropkick now and still Gallows can’t put Ford away. Gallows now goes back to the chin lock and keeps Ford on the mat. Ford gets to his feet but he is hit with a forearm to the back. Dawkins is then hit with a cheap shot. Ford comes back with a dropkick but has no one to tag. Anderson tags in and stops Ford. Ford fights back and rolls through to make the tag. Dawkins takes out Anderson and then Gallows with a dropkick. He then lands a big slam to Anderson. He hits Gallows in the corner and then Anderson. Dawkins hits a bulldog and goes for the cover but Anderson kicks out. Gallows gets hit but now Anderson gets back into it and hits a spine buster. He covers but Dawkins kicks out. Ford is hit with a cheapshot and sent into the barricade. The newly tagged Gallows hits a neck breaker but he can’t put away Dawkins. Anderson tags in but Ford comes in to help. He hits a dropkick on Gallows. Dawkins drops Anderson and tags Ford. Ford flies and hits the splash. He covers and gets the 1 2 3.
Winners: The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford)
My Opinion:
Ford and Dawkins came out talking the talk and certainly walked the walk. Although what The O.C. said was true they couldn’t come through and get what some would consider a much easier win. Ford and Dawkins proved so much and got this huge win tonight! This should put them in contention for a title shot soon and I can’t wait to see it! Ford and Dawkins have such good chemistry and I can’t wait to see them do more on Raw in 2020!

Backstage Segment:
Lana goes through looking at the flowers for her wedding.

Backstage Segment: the Street Profits
Ford and Dawkins celebrate. Ford tells how they beat The O.C. again so this must make them the best tag team in the universe. Dawkins says bigger than that. Ford asks what’s bigger than that. Dawkins says multi-universe. He then explains the theory to Ford. Ford looks at him confused and then brings up the Lashley and Lana wedding and says don’t you want to end with a bang. Dawkins says he just wants to know where his bridesmaids are at. Ford then tells The Viking Raiders and The O.C. that they have 20/20 vision and they want the smoke.
Match 5: Drew Mcintyre vs Curt Hawkins 7 Zack Ryder: 2 On 1 Handicap Match
Before the match, Mcintrye says tonight we ourselves a two on one handicap match, it will be Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins vs the sexy Scotsman Drew Mcintyre. He says this is supposed to put him at a disadvantage but he doesn’t think so. He then asks the crowd who thinks Drew Mcintyre should be worried tonight. He then asks the crowd if the two guys he eviscerated last week and slaughtered should be worried tonight. He then tells Ryder and Hawkins they are screwed. Ryder and Hawkins go right after him but Mcintyre gets the advantage. He drives Ryder into the barricade and takes it to Hawkins following.
The match begins and Mcintyre lays out Hawkins. Hawkins gets to his feet and he is hit with a Clymore Kick. Ryder comes in and is hit with the Future Shock DDT. he places Ryder on Hawkins and pins then for the 1 2 3.
Winner: Drew Mcintyre
My Opinion:
Another dominating performance for Mcintyre. He made quick work of those two and didn’t even really break a sweat. You can tell Mcintyre is looking for so much more and he deserves it. He has proven time and time again he is a main-event superstar and I would love to see him worked into bigger stories soon. Hopefully, he gets off to a hot start in 2020 and can finally show his full potential.

*** Brock Lesnar is Live Next Week!

*** Rey Mysterio will face Andrade for the United States Championship Next Week!

*** The Viking Raiders will defend the Raw Tag Team Championships against The Street Profits and The O.C. Next Week!

In-ring Segment: Randy Orton
Orton says there is saying in this business “it ain’t ballot” and what that means is that injuries can happen anytime and all the guys and girls who lace up a pair of boots are aware that can happen. He says it kills him he needed help to get in the ring in front of everyone. He tells how he has seen champions who have surrendered championships due to injuries. He says one man he respects is Edge who had to surrender his entire career due to injury. He says how last night he felt something pop in his knee and he knew it was bad but he didn’t know how bad until this morning when doctors looked at his MRI. He says he is going to be out for a very long time and there is a good chance he won’t be able to come back. He says no matter what happens he will do everything in his power to make sure somebody gets RKO’d at WrestleMania and that is his promise. AJ Styles then comes out.
Styles says you mean to tell me the next time I get to fight you in that ring is WrestleMania, maybe WrestleMania? Styles says it is the time and place and asks Orton is he is mad. He asks Orton what he is going to do and asks if he is going to strike. Styles says he doesn’t think so. He tells Orton it is the time and then mocks him saying I’m not touching you. Orton tells him not to do that again. Styles says there is a damn thing he can do about it. Styles says isn’t it funny how fate bit Randy Orton before Randy Orton could bite fate or him. He says he is going to give the people what they want and put his arms behind his back and let the viper strike. He does it and Orton can’t do anything since he is on crutches. He then closes his eyes for Orton. Styles says oh my god you really are hurt. He tells Orton he is a patient man and he will wait until WrestleMania to take that leg, put in the calf crusher and retire him. He says see you at WrestleMania buddy. He then pushes the crutch out from Orton. Orton tells Styles the big difference between them is Styles is patient and he is not. Orton then hits him with an RKO!
My Opinion:
Well, The Viper strikes again! That was awesome and after poking from Styles I can’t wait to see Orton get his hands on him more. Styles definitely should have been smarter out there but instead, he walked right into a perfectly placed trap. I loved that kind of storytelling right there and I think people are more excited than ever for this match in the future. Just when it was said Randy was down and out he strikes out of nowhere!

Rey Mysterio from Last Thursday:
Mysterio says Andrade was the better man tonight. He tells he will be ready for his rematch for the title though. He then lets Seth Rollins and the AOP know that he didn’t start that this but he will face any of them at any time and finish this with the 619.

Match 6: Andrade w/ Zelina Vega vs Local Competitor
Andrade starts off hot and hammers on his opponent in the corner. He lands big shots before sending him into the opposite corner. Andrade continues the beat down and eventually hits a big dropkick. He then stomps away in the corner again and brushes the knee across his opponent. He then hits double knees. Vega yells to Andrade and Andrade throws his opponent to the outside inside of hitting the DDT. Vega pulls back the mat on the floor and Andrade looks for the DDT on the concrete. Out comes Ricochet and Andrade gets back in the ring. Ricochet grabs a mic and tells Andrade it is not going to go down like that tonight. He tells how Andrade did this to Carrillo and then Mysterio. Ricochet tells him if it’s a fight he wants then fight me.
Winner: No Contest

Match 7: Andrade w/ Zelina Vega vs Ricochet
Ricochet lands a chop and gets in control. He comes over the back of Andrade and is able to work a takedown. He tries a cover after a senton off the ropes but can’t get the 3. Ricochet fights him off on the apron. He comes off the ropes again but hesitates and is hit with a dropkick as he flies. Vega again removes the mat on the floor. Andrade stays in control and keeps Ricochet down. Andrade hammers on him with big uppercuts. Andrade now looks in a hammerlock submission. Ricochet slips through and covers but Andrade kicks out. Andrade looks for a suplex but Ricochet fights off. Andrade is sent to the outside and Ricochet flies over the ropes with a corkscrew moonsault to take him down. Andrade now keeps his distance but plays opossum and pushes Ricochet into the barricade. Andrade drives Ricochet into the ring apron and keeps beating him down. He looks for the DDT on the exposed floor but Ricochet fights him off. Andrade now hits a backdrop to Ricochet on the exposed floor as Raw goes to break.
As Raw returns, Andrade has Ricochet in a chin lock. Andrade lands a knee as Ricochet tries to fight out. Ricochet comes back and hits a step-up enziguri. Ricochet fights him off in the corner and rolls through with a dropkick. He then hits the standing shooting star. He covers but Andrade kicks out. Vega assists and helps Andrade get to the rope. Ricochet looks for the recoil but gets caught. Ricochet tries to fight back but he is dropped by an elbow. Andrade covers but Ricochet kicks out. Ricochet tries a cover now but Andrade kicks out. Ricochet gets him down and goes up top. Vega now pushes him off. Andrade hits the hammerlock DDT and gets the 1 2 3 on the cover.
Winner: Andrade
My Opinion:
Ricochet gave his best effort but once again Veg proves to be huge for Andrade. He is a dangerous competitor in that ring and on his own he was destined to be champion like he is but with Vega he is unstoppable. Ricochet very well could have ended that match but there is nothing you can do with two on one. Andrade and Vega can run Raw in 2020 and I can see him having a long U.S. title run. I think Andrade is perfect as champion and he will do a lot of good. Of course, Mysterio could have done this as well but Mysterio has his name and Andrade is working on making his so the title on him makes a lot of sense and so far I love!

Backstage Segment: Lana
Lana takes pre-wedding photos before the ceremony next!

Backstage Segment: Andrade & Zelina Vega
Zelina tells Andrade we have the title now and no one will take this away from us. Sarah asks Andrade how confident he is facing Mysterio next week. Vega says everyone wants a piece but look at what happened to Carrillo and Ricochet and Mysterio and if he wants another piece he will be beaten again.

In-Ring Segment: The Wedding Of Lana & Bobby Lashley
The priest welcomes us to the wedding of Bobby Lashley and Lana. he first welcomes the groom “The Almighty” Bobby Lashley. He then welcomes the bride “The Ravishing Russian” Lana. Lana makes her way into the ring as Raw goes to break.
As Raw returns, the priest welcomes us and goes through the normal wedding spiel. He tells how married life is a shared life and a shared life is full of many great blessings. He continues on and brings up them having a child. Lana says she didn’t put that in the script and says she doesn’t want a bunch of monsters running around who will give her stretch marks and try to be like her. She then tells him to read what she gave him. Lashley agrees to continue on. Lana tells the crowd this is not about Rusev as they chant Rusev Day. The priest continues on how we all so very happy for them both. He tells how they have chosen to write their own vows and it is with these words they expressed their binding promises to love and cherish each other. Lana tells the crowd to shut up as the crowd keeps chanting and says she is ready to read her vows. She says this is her day and all about her. She tells Lashley this is the luckiest day of his entire life because he is marrying the greatest WWE Superstars of all time and joining in holy matrimony with the greatest women alive and not even their small pinky could compare. She tells Lashley she knows he has worked hard his whole life the greatest gift he could give himself is her. The crowd keeps chanting and she tries to start a Lana Day chant telling again it is all about her and it is her day. She tells Lashley his entire life he has worked for this moment. She tells him she just wants to jump on top of him and make love to him right here right now. She then jumps and gives him a kiss. She then tells the priest Lashley can begin. Lana says she has put so much time into what he is about to read to her. Lashley says he is really the luckiest man on the face of this entire planet. Not only because he is marrying the most successful woman in the history of WWE. He goes on how he has spent his entire life striving to be the best at what he does and the greatest gift he could give to himself is her. He says everything has led to this. He tells how this is the greatest moment of his life and thanks Lana for letting him marry her. The priest then says that was a bit different let’s get to the rings. He then tells Lashley to place the ring on her finger and follow what he says. Lashley puts the ring on and follows the words of the priest. Lana tells the priest we got it and says I know I love you too Bobby. She then places the ring on Lashley’s finger and says Bobby has promised her everything she wanted in life and it is about her and her Bobby. He then asks if anyone objects to the marriage. Out comes someone from the back who says this wedding is a shame and should not be allowed to continue.
The priest asks who he is. He says he is Lana’s first husband. He tells how they got married the day she turned 18 and then she left him for that son of a bitch Rusev. She tells him to shut up and get out of here, you’re still in love with me. He then tells that she left that son of a bitch for this son of a bitch and tells Lashley she will leave once something better comes along. Lashley then slams him to the mat.the priest asks again but no one comes out. Now a woman comes out.
The priest asks who she is and she says she is Bobby Lashley’s first wife. The priest says oh dear lord. She tells how they met when Bobby was in the military and it was so beautiful. Lana then slaps her off the apron and to the floor, The priest asks one more time if there is someone who can show just cause why they should not be joined in holy matrimony speak now or forever hold your peace. Liv Morgan comes out and says she objects.
She says this can not go on and that the love her life is right there. She says she came to the WWE a lost soul, a wild child, and hoping her dreams would come true. She says she never knew she could be herself until they met and fell in love with each other. She asks how could you do this to me. Lashley says he has never touched this woman a day in his life and he doesn’t know what she is talking about. Liv says no I’m not talking about Bobby. She says she is talking about Lana. Lana then slaps her and the two go at it. Referees come out to break it up. Eventually, Liv is pulled out of the ring and taken away. Lana tells the priest to go again. He goes on but her comes Rusev! Rusev spears Lashley and continues to beat him down! Rusev says hello to Lana and goes back to work on Lashley. He then hits Lashley with a big kick. Liv comes back and rubs Lana’s face in the cake. Liv and Rusev stand tall as Raw goes off the air!
My Opinion:
Wow, talk about a plot twist! For me personally I loved that, I thought it was super entertaining and gave the fans what they wanted but also gave some twist and turns. As always there’s never a traditional wedding in the WWE but that one ended really great. I loved it all, it was funny, unpredictable, and kept you interested. I cannot wait to see where they go next with this, it ought to be good for better or worse!

Final Thoughts:
What a night to end the decade! We had some amazing matches, big victories, dominating performances, and a lot of twist and turns! First, I loved the start to Raw with the big brawl. It was great seeing Samoa Joe back in the ring and he and Owens took to Rollins and AOP! They gave just enough of it tonight and I cannot wait to see more unfold! Buddy Murphy and Aleister Black tore down the house with the time they hard. It was another hard-hitting contest and Black got a huge win. I also thought Natalya and Charlotte did awesome, as well as Andrade and Ricochet! I loved Drew Mcintrye dominating once again and can’t wait to see what is next for him! I loved The Street Profits getting the huge win and now being put in a huge title match next week. I also loved the Randy Orton segment! What a rouse he pulled and I’m glad to see he is okay and now we can see this big blow-up with him and Styles in the future. After what happened tonight The Viper will be ready to strike again and again and again! Finally, to end the night it was first cool seeing the time go over some. It;s not a big detail but it reminded me of Raw of old and I think it’s cool a times and gives an important feel. The ending segment overall was awesome! I found it very entertaining and it was not what I expected. I say they did a good job, this is an outlandish storyline so why not keep it getting crazier! I’m so excited for Raw next week and for what’s to come in WWE in 2020, Happy New Year!!!
Overall Rating: 8/10