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WWE RAW REPORT: NEW CHAMPIONS APPEAR, A STREET FIGHT WITH A CASUALTY, EMMA GETS A CHANCE . . . KIND OF, CRUISERWEIGHT EIGHT MAN, AND MORE

By Richard Trionfo on 2017-08-21 23:07:00

We are told that Brock Lesnar will defend the Universal Title against Braun Strowman at No Mercy.

Miz tells Samoa Joe he always knew he was special.  He usually has to sweet talk to be added to the Miztourage.  As much as you know Roman Reigns, Miz says he knows John Cena.  

Joe tells Miz to shut up.  He tells Bo and Curtis to remain a constant presence on the outside.  He tells Miz to do his unorthodox thing in the ring.  Joe wants to know if they are clear and they say they understand.

We go to commercial.

Sasha Banks makes her way to the ring.

Sasha says she may be from Boston, but for the last three years, she has left her heart in Brooklyn.  The world does not need a wannabe goddess.  She proved there is no goddess on Monday Night Raw.  There is only one legit boss.  Sasha says she will defend her title the right way.  She does not need to talk her way out of a match or have Nia Jax to have her back.

Alexa Bliss comes out and she asks Sasha if she is going to defend her title the right way.  Alexa says Sasha never successfully defended her title.  She is a four time champion, but every time she defends the title she loses it.

Sasha says that every time they wrestled, either you ran away or tapped out.  She knows that Alexa has her rematch so why not do it right now.

Alexa says that is a thought and maybe she should, but she will go with no.  None of these Brooklyn fanboys need to see an Alexa Bliss Celebration.  Alexa says she is not in the mood to break her heart tonight.  Alexa says she wants her rematch next week.  You won't be known as the Legit Boss, you will be known as the Legit Loser.

Match Number Six:  Jason Jordan versus Finn Balor

They lock up and Jordan with a waist lock take down and Gator roll into a cover for a near fall.  They lock up and Balor and Jordan with a series of standing switches into a take down by Jordan.  Jordan with a waist lock and rollup but Balor gets to the ropes.  Jordan with a side head lock.  Balor with a drop kick.  Jordan offers his hand but Balor kicks him and snap mares Jordan and kicks him in the back to get a near fall.

Balor with a reverse chin lock.  Jordan with a side head lock and Jordan with a running power slam for a near fall.  Jordan misses a clothesline and Balor clotheslines Jordan over the top rope to the floor.  Jordan returns to the ring to avoid the running kick on the apron and we go to commercial.

We are back and Balor kicks Jordan in the leg as Jordan has trouble staying on his feet.  Jordan with a clothesline.  Jordan with a waist lock take down and elbow.  He repeats with the take down and elbow for a near fall.  Jordan with a butterfly suplex and he gets a near fall.  Jordan traps the arms with a butterfly lock.  Balor gets to his feet and Jordan with a knee to the midsection.  Jordan with a knee and Balor with a back body drop.  Jordan with a sunset flip and Balor with a drop kick.

Balor with a forearm and drop kick followed by a running chop into the corner.  Balor sends Jordan to the floor and he hits a baseball slide and connects with the running kick on the apron.  Balor sends Jordan back into the ring and Jordan blocks Slingblade and Jordan with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex.  The straps come down and Jordan with a shoulder into the corner but Balor with a lateral press for a near fall.  Balor with a pele kick.

Balor with a front face lock but Jordan runs Balor into the turnbuckles three times.  Jordan runs into a boot and Balor with Slingblade.  Balor with the running drop kick and then he goes up top for the Coup De Grace and the three count.

Winner:  Finn Balor

We go to commercial.

Match Number Seven:  Miz and Samoa Joe (with Maryse, Bo Dallas, and Curtis Axel) versus John Cena and Roman Reigns

Miz and Cena start things off and Cena with an Irish whip and bulldog.  Joe tags in.  Cena focuses on what is going on in the crowd and that allows Joe to chop Cena.  Joe with jabs in the corner.  Miz tags in while Joe chokes Cena.  Miz kicks Cena.  Miz punches Cena and kicks Cena in the head.  Miz with another kick to Cena.  Miz taunts Roman on the apron.  Miz with another boot to the head.  Miz goes for another boot but Cena with a clothesline.  

Cena plays along with the wave and Miz with a kick and DDT for a near fall.  Joe tags in and he punches Cena.  Joe with a head butt and punch to Cena.  Joe shows his feelings for the crowd during this match before tagging Miz back in.  Miz goes up top and hits a forearm for a near fall.  Miz misses the Awesome Clothesline when Cena moves.  Reigns tags in and hits a flying clothesline.  Reigns knocks Miz off the apron and hits NeverEnding Story.  Reigns with a boot to Joe's head.  Reigns sets for the Superman Punch but Joe blocks it and hits a uranage for a near fall.  

Joe kicks Reigns and Miz tags in and chokes Reigns in the ropes.  Reigns is sent to the floor and Bo clotheslines Reigns.  MIz goes to the floor and sends Reigns back in.  Miz gets a near fall.  Miz with kicks to Reigns.  Reigns with a near fall and a one arm power bomb.  Joe tags in and hits an elbow drop to the back and he punches and kicks Reigns.  Joe with Mongolian chops to Reigns and he follows with a nerve hold.  Joe with an elbow and enzuigiri in the corner for a near fall.

Miz tags in and punches Roman.  Reigns with a broad jump drop kick to Axel followed by a Superman punch to Dallas.  Miz goes over the top rope when Reigns ducks.  Cena makes the tag and he hits two flying shoulder tackles followed by a Blue Thunder Bomb.  Cena looks around for the Five Knuckle Shuffle and Joe gets in Cena's way and Joe with the Coquina Clutch.  Reigns sets for a Superman punch and Reigns hits Cena.  Joe sends Reigns to the floor.  Reigns punches Joe when Joe goes for a suicide dive.

Miz looks around and sees Cena is down.  Miz sets for the Skull Crushing Finale but Cena with an Attitude Adjustment for the three count.

Winners:  John Cena and Roman Reigns

After the match, Cena and Reigns look at each other.

We go to credits.

 


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