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WWE RAW REPORT: A GREAT VIDEO PACKAGE FOR LASHLEY AND LESNAR, LASHLEY VS ROLLINS, EIGHT MAN TAG, KEVIN OWENS IS THE SMARTEST MAN IN THE BUILDING, AND MORE

By Richard Trionfo on 2022-01-17 22:59:00

We are back with a look back at the end of the team of Rhea and Nikki.

Nikki is in the back with Sarah to talk about her match with Rhea Ripley.  Nikki says she stands on her own and she couldn't feel any better.  Rhea should be mortified because she is not the friend she thought she was.  

Sarah brings up that Nikki attacked Rhea and Nikki says Rhea is the one who broke up the team and flushed the team down the drain.  Rhea is the villain.  This is the closest that people of Tulsa will be to a super hero.  Rhea will find out that she needs a super hero, whether she likes it or not.

We return to the ring for the Graduation Ceremony.

Chad says he does not have any colleagues because he is an Olympian with a Master's Degree, earning a 4.0 GPA.  Chad says the odds of someone in Oklahoma having a Master's Degree or a high school diploma are slim to none.  Tonight is about celebrating an institution and an individual.  He says he could talk about his accomplishments and he says that his list is long.  Tonight is not about him.  It is about a man who overcame the odds.  A tree trunk of a human being and a great pupil in the classroom.  

Last week, Otis applied the master's lesson and he passed the final exam.  He beat RK-Bro and they became tag champions.  Chad says it is pleasure to present to you Otis, with the highest graduating honors and a diploma.

Otis says to expect carnage if you mess with their championships or the Alpha Academy.

Riddle comes out dressed like the Statue of Liberty but without the crown and torch.  Riddle says Big O is looking pretty tight.  Riddle says he had to make a special speech since he was invited to the ceremony.

Riddle says he wrote this at the breakfast buffet this morning.

Fellow graduates and Tulsinians.  It felt like just last week they were the Raw Tag Team Champions.  They were living on the edge driving with the top down and the air going through their hair.  Today is graduation day and it is time for life to change.  

Chad interrupts and he wants to know why Riddle is here.  The people of Oklahoma cannot afford to lose another brain cell.

Riddle tells Gablestiltskin that he is proud of them.  

Chad says you have ruined the greatest night of Otis' life.  Are you asking for a rematch, but can you define the word.

Riddle says it is like when you have to light something up twice . . . like a candle.  A rematch sounds like a pretty sick idea.

Chad says no wonder Randy left you high and dry.  He asks Riddle where Randy is.  He will give them a rematch if Riddle can win an Alpha Academy academic challenge.  A series of test to show the smartest team.

Riddle asks if this is like Billy Madison or Wheel of Fortune.  Riddle suggests giant hamster wheels.

Otis goes after Riddle but Riddle tells him not to do it.  

In the ring, Orton with an RKO to Gable.  Riddle with a flying knee to the back.

Orton tells Gable and Otis that they accept.

We take a look at Finn Balor and Austin Theory from last month.

Vince is in his office and Austin Theory enters and he thanks Vince for the rematch .   Austin asks what Vince is watching and Vince reminds Austin that he lost.  Austin reminds Vince that he beat up Balor after the match and that is a half victory.  Vince tells Austin to beat Finn and beat him up.  If you don't, I will beat you up.  He says he will break every big and small bone he can.  Then he will go for the head and the face.  When they are done, there will be nothing left but blood and snot.  Vince says he will take a selfie and send it to Austin's mom.

We go to commercial.

We are back with the video tribute to Martin Luther King.

Match Number Three:  Finn Balor versus Austin Theory

They lock up and Theory with a kick on the break but Balor with a kick and side head lock.  Theory with a back elbow.  Theory sends Balor into the apron and ringside barrier.  Balor with slingblade on the floor and we go to commercial.

We are back and Balor with a double stomp.  Balor with a chop and Irish whip followed by an elevated elbow drop for a near fall.  Balor kicks Theory in the ribs and Theory drops Balor on the top rope.  Balor with slingblade but Theory with a clothesline and hot shot.  Balor sets for ATL but Balor escapes and gets a near fall with a rollup.  Balor with a kick on the apron.  Balor goes up top and misses Coup de Grace.  Theory with a rolling drop kick to the back of the head.  Theory with ATL for the three count.

Winner:  Austin Theory

After the match, Theory takes a selfie and then he attacks Balor and hits another ATL.

Rhea is ambushed by Sarah and asks about Nikki's comments.  Rhea says she didn't want to end their friendship.  What kind of hero attacks their friend.  If Nikki thinks Rhea is a villain, she is delirious.  She is going to show Nikki who she is.

Match Number Four:  Rhea Ripley versus Nikki A.S.H.

Before the match starts, Zelina Vega and Carmella make their way to the stage.  Carmella says that they are here to announce that everything they said about Nikki came true.  Zelina says she is correct by default.  Not only is she Rhea's queen, but your fairy godmother.  You wouldn't be rid of her if they didn't give her that push.  Carmella says they told Rhea before to get rid of Nikki.  Zelina says that Rhea looks like nothing more than a low class loser.  Zelina says that Rhea doesn't have the guts to be champion on her own.

Nikki attacks Rhea from behind before the bell rings.  Rhea pushes Nikki aside and Nikki sends Rhea to the floor and kicks Rhea off the apron.  Nikki sends Rhea into the ring steps.  

We see what happened last week between Reggie and Omos.

Dana is in the back with Reggie to discuss strategy.  

We see the 24/7 goofballs watching Dana's pep talk for Reggie from seats while eating popcorn.

Reggie has some doubt and Dana tells Reggie he is the most capable man she knows.  She tells Reggie to stay away from him.

Match Number Four:  Reggie (with Dana Brooke) versus Omos

Omos screams and freaks out Reggie.  The 24/7 Chase Group force Dana into the ring and Omos stops Tozawa and Truth.

The match starts and Reggie comes off the turnbuckels and Omos catches Reggie and hits the choke slam.  Omos stands on Reggie for the three count.

Winner:  Omos

We take a look back at last week when Maryse walked away while Miz was putting her over.

Maryse makes her way to the ring as we go to commercial.

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