Bowen’s Botches and Bodyslams: WWE RAW Results and Review September 10 2018
WWE Monday Night RAW is Live from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tonight Renee Young joins the commentary desk as the first full time female commentator. The B Team will get their RAW Tag Team Championship rematch against Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre, and Alexa Bliss and Mickie James will be in tag team action against RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey and Natalya.
Show Opener with Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziggler, and Drew McIntyre In Ring
Just like last week, @BraunStrowman @HEELZiggler & @DMcIntyreWWE are NOT alone. #RAW pic.twitter.com/DsaZMmtX2k
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 11, 2018
“@WWERomanReigns, you have your #HoundsOfJustice. I have my DOGS of WAR!” – @BraunStrowman #RAW pic.twitter.com/Y0X0Eoru2U
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
EQUALIZERS in hand for @WWERomanReigns @WWERollins & @TheDeanAmbrose = BAD NEWS for @BraunStrowman‘s dogs of war! #RAW pic.twitter.com/vYY0tFSIEP
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 11, 2018
#TheShield did NOT forget the beatdown they suffered last week and are here to retake the ring on #Raw! @WWERomanReigns @WWERollins @TheDeanAmbrose pic.twitter.com/wYfum4MTCC
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
The SHIELD Backstage
Acting General Manager @BaronCorbinWWE seems to have gotten through to #TheShield tonight… #RAW pic.twitter.com/0qI55IpEL7
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Nikki Bella with Brie Bella vs. Ruby Riott with Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan
Nikki Bella wins by Pinfall after The Rack Attack 2.0.
Time for ACTION on Monday Night #RAW as Nikki @BellaTwins prepares to take on @RubyRiottWWE! pic.twitter.com/txBiORNlYn
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
SLICK offense by @RubyRiottWWE, and her fellow #RiottSquad teammates LOVE it…#RAW @YaOnlyLivvOnce @sarahloganwwe pic.twitter.com/B8zt3VhXt5
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 11, 2018
Nikki @BellaTwins is taking on @RubyRiottWWE, and the leader of the #RiottSquad looks to be in total control on #Raw! pic.twitter.com/GqYAy4nMWe
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
A FEARLESS return to singles action on #RAW for Nikki @BellaTwins as she hits @RubyRiottWWE with the Rack Attack 2.0 for the win! pic.twitter.com/IQXgrkuMTi
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Drake Maverick and the Authors of Pain Backstage
“Make no one EVER forget the carnage caused by #AOP!”@WWEMaverick unleashes @Akam_WWE & @Rezar_WWE NEXT on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/mCqBSB98gr
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) with Drake Maverick vs. Nathan Bradley and Ronnie Ace
Rezar pins Ronnie Ace after the Supercollider.
Good grief. It’s an absolutely SICKENING display of strength as #AOP takes on a pair of local competitors on #Raw…@Akam_WWE @Rezar_WWE pic.twitter.com/4lLURVE28J
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Under the leadership of @WWEMaverick, #AOP is on its way to DOMINANCE.#RAW @Akam_WWE @Rezar_WWE pic.twitter.com/oOG4pFrSYg
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 11, 2018
Backstage Arrival of Triple H
UP NEXT: #TheGame @TripleH has ARRIVED on #RAW, and he’s got a message for The #Undertaker ahead of #WWESSD! pic.twitter.com/ENHuWpHJwJ
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Triple H In Ring
.@TripleH has a thing or two to say about The #Undertaker tonight on #Raw… pic.twitter.com/cj2fKIusII
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
#TheGame @TripleH‘s mission for #WWESSD in Melbourne, Australia is simple:
PUT. THE UNDERTAKER. DOWN. #RAW pic.twitter.com/Ev9vgsPbGc
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 11, 2018
RAW Tag Team Championship Rematch
Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre (c) vs. The B Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel)
Drew McIntyre pins Bo Dallas after The Claymore and Zig Zag from both champions. Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose attack Ziggler and McIntyre after the match.
No luck for The 🅱️-Team thus far…#RAW #TagTeamTitles @HEELZiggler @DMcIntyreWWE pic.twitter.com/MyzKiJr6QV
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 11, 2018
Doublin’ up on the damage are @HEELZiggler & @DMcIntyreWWE…#RAW #TagTeamTitles pic.twitter.com/qAn4Psm8OZ
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
The #BTeam is picking up steam, but will it be enough to take back the #Raw Tag Team Titles from @HEELZiggler & @DMcIntyreWWE? pic.twitter.com/K2Hflnh2Jd
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
It’s a SHORT-LIVED celebration for the retaining #RAW #TagTeamChampions @HEELZiggler & @DMcIntyreWWE…because @WWERollins & @TheDeanAmbrose have ARRIVED! pic.twitter.com/oWaluQeuom
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Acting General Manager Baron Corbin Backstage with Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose
The tables have TURNED on Acting General Manager @BaronCorbinWWE…because @WWERollins is about to have HIM arrested on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/jHIjISoGeI
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 11, 2018
“I’m gonna call you next time I’m in jail.” – @TheDeanAmbrose #RAW pic.twitter.com/bC5BW7pp73
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Kevin Owens vs. Tyler Breeze
No official match, as Owens attacked Breeze outside the ring before the bell, finishing him with an Apron Power Bomb. Owens cut a promo blaming his actions on Bobby Lashley taking out Sami Zayn.
What in the world?? The match hasn’t even started yet and @FightOwensFight is ATTACKING @MmmGorgeous on #Raw! pic.twitter.com/6WzZIm08Bb
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
WHY, OWENS, WHY?!@FightOwensFight just laid WASTE to @MmmGorgeous before their match could even begin on #RAW… pic.twitter.com/G2YsCRI4fD
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
🎤 DROP from @FightOwensFight…
Anarchy, agony, and destruction are expected in the weeks to come on #TheKevinOwensShow! #RAW pic.twitter.com/QaxKqJFaGm
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Bobby Roode and Chad Gable vs. The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor)
Chad Gable pins Viktor in a German Suplex.
#TheAscension is on the receiving end of MORE suplexes courtesy of @WWEGable! #RAW pic.twitter.com/8zf3fcMuEp
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 11, 2018
Can @REALBobbyRoode & @WWEGable pull off a GLORIOUS victory against #TheAscension on #Raw? pic.twitter.com/VG75VcTFKt
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
GLORIOUS victory for @REALBobbyRoode and @WWEGable once again on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/4zh89NkrqL
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Acting General Manager Baron Corbin and RAW Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre Backstage
Per Acting General Manager @BaronCorbinWWE, @HEELZiggler & @DMcIntyreWWE WILL defend the #RAW #TagTeamTitles at @WWE #HIAC this Sunday…against @WWERollins & @TheDeanAmbrose! pic.twitter.com/5cYp4Hny5k
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Mickie James and Alexa Bliss with Alicia Fox vs. Natalya and Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey forces Mickie James to tap out to an Armbar for the Submission victory. Alexa Bliss kicks Rousey in the ribs while the ref held her hand up in victory.
HART ATTACK from @RondaRousey & @NatbyNature! #RAW pic.twitter.com/8PSVDb6SVT
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
.@AlexaBliss_WWE & @MickieJames are UNLEASHING blows to the ribs of @RondaRousey on #Raw! pic.twitter.com/XUPWS6vgp7
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
The calm before the storm…@RondaRousey applies the #ARMBAR for the tag team VICTORY on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/ezIdKnomr0
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Braun Strowman Backstage
The #MonsterAmongMen @BraunStrowman will destroy EVERYONE in his path until he finds #TheBigDog @WWERomanReigns! #RAW pic.twitter.com/5RdaYTG7zI
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Ronda Rousey and Natalya Backstage
“ON MY WORST DAY, I’M STILL THE BEST!” – @RondaRousey #RAW pic.twitter.com/vNmavRrFN3
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 11, 2018
Elias In Ring
Believe it or not, @IAmEliasWWE was a child once, and 20 years ago, he WITNESSED @RealMickFoley‘s infamous #HellInACell match against The #Undertaker! #RAW pic.twitter.com/S3Jnw3Upbh
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 11, 2018
.@RealMickFoley is FIRED UP and announces he will be the special referee when @BraunStrowman takes on @WWERomanReigns inside Hell in a Cell on Sunday! #HIAC #Raw pic.twitter.com/aXPf6wZQYd
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Braun Strowman Backstage
The hunt continues…#RAW @BraunStrowman pic.twitter.com/VQHJLKcrCr
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Finn Balor vs. Elias
Finn Balor rolls up Elias for a Pinfall victory.
Simply EXTRAORDINARY.#RAW @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/KlJk2gB68q
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 11, 2018
.@IAmEliasWWE is bringing the HURT to @FinnBalor right now on #Raw! pic.twitter.com/GDz4j23eiO
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
ELATION for @FinnBalor as he gets the win over @IAmEliasWWE on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/OLQ6NjqEA7
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Bobby Lashley Backstage with Lio Rush
.@itsLioRush is here for some motivational support for @fightbobby on #Raw! pic.twitter.com/syD5fqjoSh
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Braun Strowman Backstage with Charley Caruso
UP NEXT: The #MonsterAmongMen @BraunStrowman is heading to the ring, and he’s looking for @WWERomanReigns! #RAW pic.twitter.com/R76ykOGPmn
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Braun Strowman In Ring
“If @RealMickFoley gets in my way, the injuries he sustained…20 years ago will look like a paper cut compared to what I do to him!” – @BraunStrowman #RAW pic.twitter.com/F9KTLONBrt
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
The FIGHT is ON between @WWERomanReigns and @BraunStrowman just SIX nights before @WWE #HIAC! #RAW pic.twitter.com/y9bTtVjjJ8
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
OFF THE STAGE THEY GO!#RAW @WWERomanReigns @BraunStrowman pic.twitter.com/J0UvXCjvr3
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
.@WWERomanReigns proves he will do ANYTHING to take out @BraunStrowman, including dropping him through the stage on #Raw! pic.twitter.com/p5y8EHEbL6
— WWE (@WWE) September 11, 2018
Botches
- This episode was consumed by promotion of two upcoming events and Connor’s Cure. WWE has a lot going on right now with Hell In A Cell this weekend and Super Show-Down. Connor’s Cure is one of the many great things WWE does with their time and platform, but with everything else they did this week, this show was bogged down in a lot that wasn’t wrestling.
- Bobby Roode and Chad Gable together doesn’t make sense. Hopefully this is leading to a break-up soon with a heel turn for Bobby Roode. Otherwise this isn’t going to help either of them.
- Triple H and Mick Foley both taking up time didn’t help keep this show on track. Two legends coming back for time on the mic was just more extraneous activity for this show.
Bodyslams
- Nikki Bella actually looked good and her match with Ruby Riott was a better opener than it seemed on paper.
- The women’s tag team match was enjoyable, and it was good to see Ronda Rousey in action again on RAW.
- Finn Balor and Elias were great together, and I could do with a nice long feud between them.
These are the kind of episodes that make RAW feel like a three hour commercial for everything else WWE is doing. Being the flagship show for WWE means RAW carries the torch for promoting everything WWE is doing, and it takes away from the superstars, the wrestling, and the product viewers came for in the first place. Storylines have been abandoned over the last two weeks, people have disappeared from television, and everything has been upended. The Revival are MIA, but Bobby Roode and Chad Gable had another tag team match. The tag team division is in a shambles, but everyone is competing in tag team matches. There’s a lot that doesn’t make sense. Maybe things will come around and make more sense after Hell In A Cell.
