RAW after Wrestlemania 34 was full surprises and as expected there were a few NXT call-ups and big returns.
FULL RESULTS: Ronda Rousey attacked Stephanie McMahonStephanie McMahon tried to extend an olive branch to Ronda Rousey after suffering a defeat at Wrestlemania 34, calling Rousey her friend, but the former UFC champ was taking none of it and made a big statement attacking McMahon’s injured arm.
Raw Women’s Champion Nia Jax & Ember Moon def. Alexa Bliss & Mickie JamesThe new RAW women’s champion Nia Jax was joined by the former NXT champion Ember Moon, who lost her title to Shayna Baszler at NXt TakeOver New Orleans, and notched up a win with the Eclipse on Alexa Bliss.
No Way Jose def. John SkylerNXT’s No Way Jose made his main roster debut picking up a win in a squash match.
The Revival def. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson in a Tag Team Eliminator MatchAfter Braun Strowman and Nicolas relinquished the RAW tag team title citing Nicolas’ conflicting schedule, RAW GM Kurt Angle handed four tag teams the opportunity to face The Bar - Sheamus and Cesaro - at The Greatest Royal Rumble for the title. The Revival def. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson in the Tag Team Eliminator Match.
Jeff Hardy helped Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins and Finn Bálor turn away The Miz and The MiztourageSasha Banks def. Mandy Rose; Paige announced her in-ring retirementCiting medical reasons, Paige made the difficult decision to retire from in-ring competition during the April 9 edition of Monday Night Raw after four years in
WWE.
Bobby Lashley attacked EliasSince his departure from WWE in 2008, Lashley made his return 10 years later and made his presence felt, attacking Elias.
The Authors of Pain def. Heath Slater & RhynoThe last of the NXT call-up were the dominant tag team of The Authors of Pain - Akam and Rezar. They squashed Heath Slater and Rhyno, before dumping their manager Paul Ellering.
Samoa Joe confronted Roman Reigns Roman Reigns confronted the crowd after loss to
Brock Lesnar and said that at The Great Royal Rumble he will beat Lesnar for the WWE Universal Championship. He was interrupted by a returning Samoa Joe and he announced that they both will beat at WWE Backlash.
“Woken” Matt Hardy & Bray Wyatt def. Titus Worldwide in a Tag Team Eliminator MatchThe team that will face The Revival for a spot at The Greatest Royal Rumble were “Woken” Matt Hardy & Bray Wyatt as they defeated Titus Worldwide - Titus O’Neal and Apollo Crews.
Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn ended in a No ContestOwens and Sami arrived to Raw suited up and hat in hand to ask Kurt Angle for a job on Team Red, were told they’d have to fight it out for the sole roster slot The Olympic Hero had to offer, and no clear winner emerged.
Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins, Finn Bálor & Jeff Hardy def. The Miz & The Miztourage