The WWE has invaded the UK and tonight’s RAW from the 02 Arena in London is actually happening now or it already has by the time you read this.
To set the stage, last Monday night’s offering saw The Miz defeating Seth Rollins and Finn Bálor to become the No. 1 contender to Dean Ambrose’s Intercontinental Championship. Samoa Joe and Bray Wyatt’s interference helped award Miz the bout and kicked off separate feuds with Seth Rollins and Finn Balor.
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The Tag Team division takes a step forward with a Tag Team Turmoil bout set to determine the number one contender for The Hardy’s RAW Tag Team Championship.
Thanks to Twitter and the Daily DDT, we know the entire RAW card that will air on the USA Network tonight at 8pm ET. Below is the entire match listing, followed by the results – if you can’t wait until tonight.
Dean Ambrose and Miz are made RAW co-general managers for the night.
Finn Balor vs The Miz
Alexa Bliss vs Mickie James
Braun Strowman vs. Kalisto
Tag Team Turmoil Match – Enzo and Cass vs Cesaro and Sheamus vs Golden Truth vs Heath Slater and Rhyno vs The Club
Seth Rollins vs Samoa Joe
Dean Ambrose vs Bray Wyatt
Scroll down if you want to see the entire results from tonight’s RAW.
Results
Daily DDT released the following match results from tonight’s event:
“Dean Ambrose opened Raw, but is eventually interrupted by the Miz and Maryse. Braun Strowman then comes out with an arm sling, and is put in a match with Kalisto for later. Strowman will have one arm behind his back. Ambrose and Miz are made co-general managers for the night.
Maryse attacked the Miz in his match with Finn Balor, causing a DQ. This led to Dean Ambrose restarting the match, which Balor won.
Alexa Bliss defeated Mickie James with Bayley and Nia Jax are at ringside. Bayley and Bliss fought after the match, heading into the back. Jax attacked James after the match.
Ambrose and Miz argued backstage over duties for the night. Miz complained about Ambrose doing nothing. The A-lister put Ambrose in a match with Bray Wyatt for tonight.
Samoa Joe gets interviewed and trashed Seth Rollins for calling out Brock Lesnar. Joe said he is not done with Rollins. Rollins attacked Joe and they fought throughout the backstage area. Referees and officials broke them up.
Strowman vs. Kalisto is next. Strowman didn’t accept the match and called out Roman Reigns, but he still attacked Kalisto when the bell rang. Reigns’ entrance music went off and he made his way out to the ring. Strowman tried to start the fight, but Reigns countered and dominated their brawl. Reigns went after Strowman’s injured arm and sent him retreating.
Golden Truth had a backstage segment about the Tag Team Turmoil Match. Goldust questioned what he and R-Truth have done together and gave an inspirational speech.
Tag Team Turmoil would happen next. Cesaro and Sheamus eliminated Enzo Amore and Big Cass via submission. They also eliminated Rhyno and Heath Slater. To finish it off, SheaCesaro pinned the Golden Truth and will continue their feud with the Hardys.
Seth Rollins defeated Samoa Joe via DQ. Joe hit Rollins’ face into an exposed turnbuckle.
TJP defeated Jack Gallagher. TJP attacked Gallagher after the match, and was fought by Austin Aries. Neville was on commentary.
Sasha Banks defeated Alicia Fox.
Bray Wyatt vs. Dean Ambrose was the main event. The Miz and Maryse were on commentary. Miz came off commentary, hit Ambrose with the Intercontinental Championship, and Wyatt hit him with Sister Abigail for the win.
Miz cut a promo on how he’ll beat Ambrose for the Intercontinental Championship next week.”
Scroll down to see how the live crowd reacted to tonight’s RAW London.
Live Reactions
Here are some of the live reactions from those in attendance.
12 year old me is about to come out and loose her shit seeing Jeff Hardy! So excited for WWE RAW #WWELondon #RAWLondon #HardyBoyz @WWE pic.twitter.com/l5LKgEnJod
— Rebecca Grant (@Becca__Grant) May 8, 2017
Someone sitting behind me just shouted “Die in a house fire!” at Roman Reigns. That’s very specific #RAWLondon #RAW
— Dean Ayass (@DeanAyass) May 8, 2017
Braun runs away from Reigns #RAW #RAWLondon pic.twitter.com/sWSuHhUPIe
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) May 8, 2017
Great to finally see @AlexaBliss_WWE in action tonight! #WWELondon #RAWLondon pic.twitter.com/zNWRdS7XGr
— Tim Prottey-Jones (@TimProtteyJones) May 8, 2017
The crowd was dead until Reigns came out #RAW #RAWLondon
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) May 8, 2017
IVE JUST SEEN FINN BÁLOR UP CLOSE LIVE HE WAS RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME AND I THINK I JUST DIED #WWELondon #RAWLondon
— sweet georgia peach (@migueIalvarez) May 8, 2017
#RAWLondon is of the fucking hook.
— Ricky Prickles (@RickyTomato) May 8, 2017
#RomanReigns gets booed out of the building. #RAWLondon
— Dusty Skull (@CR4298) May 8, 2017
Nothing like #WWE in the UK. Atmosphere is always extra special, we need and deserve a WrestleMania in the near future #RAW #RAWLondon pic.twitter.com/wO8HPCpI0Z
— Raphael Wilson (@Raphsreality) May 8, 2017
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