WWE RAW RESULTS – 5/2/16
Stephanie McMahon’s music hits, and she makes her way to the ring holding a red gift bag. She is one-half of the power of Monday Night RAW, which is exactly how it’s announced by Eden Stiles and not Lilian Garcia tonight. She greets St. Louis before going to say, “Welcome to Monday Night RAW,” but she’s immediately interrupted by Shane McMahon. Shane makes his way to a great reception. Shane and Stephanie run over each other with their lines as a “Shane O’Mac” chant breaks out. Shane then greets St. Louis before welcoming them to Monday Night RAW. Stephanie says in the seven years that he’s been gone when he quit on the people, she learned how to get a lot accomplished in business. She can be a great business partner. Like it or not their father made them both in charge of RAW. As a result, she has a peace offering to show that she wholeheartedly embraces this partnership. She hands him the gift bag. Shane brings out of the bag the picture of Vince and Shane McMahon that Vince smashed weeks ago in the lead-up to WrestleMania. Stephanie says she knows how it hurt him when Vince destroyed the picture.
Stephanie says she wants to hear what Shane has planned for RAW. Shane says he’s moved by the gift, so he wants to hear her plans first. She then gets the crowd to want to hear Shane’s plans. Shane goes to start speaking, but Kevin Owens interrupts him! Owens says this is a lovely sight to see them both in the same ring on RAW. Owens mockingly says it’s nice to see them getting along. Owens says he has an idea for them, and he’s going to tell them whether they want to hear it or not. Owens says the first decision to be made tonight should be to give him an Intercontinental Championship match that he rightfully deserves. Last night at Payback, he decimated Sami Zayn and proved that he’s better than him. Now that it’s done and over with, it’s time to refocus. Owens says he wants an Intercontinental Championship match tonight. Owens say with the way Shane has been running RAW these last few weeks he has no faith in him doing the right thing. Stephanie is a smart businesswoman and knows the right moves. Besides, it’s in his contract that he’s owed a title match and has yet to receive it. Shane and Stephanie agree that it’s a valid point.
Kevin Owens vs. Cesaro
Winner by Disqualification: Cesaro
Owens asks Miz what he’s doing and they get into a shoving match. Cesaro starts fighting them both, but they overtake him. Sami Zayn’s music hits, and he makes his way to the ring to a big reception. Zayn takes Miz down before turning his attention to Owens. Miz grabs him for a Skull Crushing Finale, but Zayn gets out and gives him an exploder suplex into the turnbuckle. Zayn catches Owens with a Helluva Kick. Zayn goes for one on The Miz, but Maryse pulls him out of the ring. Zayn then picks up the Intercontinental Championship and holds it up. Miz and Maryse look at this furiously from the ramp. A loud “YES” chant breaks out as Zayn’s music starts.
Goldust w/ Fandango vs. Tyler Breeze w/ R-Truth
Winner by Pinfall: Tyler Breeze
The New Day and Colin Cassady vs. The Vaudevillains and The Dudley Boyz
Winners by Pinfall: The New Day and Colin Cassady
Becky Lynch vs. Emma
Winner by Pinfall: Emma
Dean Ambrose makes his way to the ring to a nice reception. Ambrose welcomes the crowd to The Ambrose Asylum and introduces his fake plant, Mitch. Ambrose then introduces Stephanie McMahon. She makes her way to the ring and says she’s honored to be here. Stephanie comments on the sparse set. Ambrose says this whole Stephanie McMahon being nice thing she has going on isn’t the Stephanie McMahon she knows. After what happened at Payback last night, she’s got to be boiling. Stephanie says he is paranoid and says Payback was the first PPV of the new era. She’s just happy about that. Ambrose says she had a spectacular WrestleMania moment, and shows a clip of Roman Reigns spearing her. Ambrose says Reigns speared her out of her Tina Turner boots. Stephanie says she got into the ring where she didn’t belong, and Reigns taught her a very valuable lesson. Ambrose says learning lessons can hurt.The Ambrose Asylum has been going for four weeks, so it’s time for a change. Stephanie says she’s officially canceling it. Ambrose looks angry. Ambrose says he thought he was going to be the next Jimmy Fallon or Jimmy Kimmel, but they had a good run. Hosting a talk show was pretty hard, so she can keep all the stuff. Ambrose then grabs Mitch, the potted plant, and goes to walk off. Stephanie says she doesn’t want to leave a hole in the show, so she introduces the host of The Highlight Reel, Chris Jericho.
Chris Jericho makes his way to the ring and angrily stares at Ambrose. They talk a little trash at the foot of the ramp before Jericho shoves him. They then start brawling. Jericho throws him into the ring, but Ambrose rebounds with a clothesline on the floor. Ambrose gets Jericho in the ring and punches away at him. Ambrose goes for Dirty Deeds, but Jericho counters with a Codebreaker. Jericho is bleeding form the nose. Jericho throws him out of the ring and grabs Mitch, the potted plant. Jericho then smashes it off Ambrose’s head and stands tall over his broken body.
WWE United States Championship #1 Contender’s Battle Royal
Rusev vs. Sin Cara vs. Darren Young vs. Apollo Crews vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Zack Ryder vs. Viktor vs. Damien Sandow vs. Stardust vs. Curtis Axel vs. Bo Dallas vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. Titus O’Neil vs. Sheamus vs. Baron Corbin
Winner and new #1 Contender: Rusev
Charlotte makes her way to the ring with her father, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair. Charlotte tells Flair to give the crowd a “WOO,” and he obliges. Last night at Payback, Nattie and her Uncle Bret pushed her to the limit, but she retained her Women’s Championship. She was surprised about how people were talking about controversy after the match. Flair says there was no controversy because Natalya quit like all the Harts do. Charlotte says she’d hate for her Reign to be tarnished by any lingering questions. There is only one man that can answer the WWE Universe’s questions. Charlotte then calls for Charles Robinson to come to the ring.
Charles Robinson, my favorite referee of all time, makes his way to the ring. Charlotte says she just wants him to tell the truth. A light “Cheater” chant breaks out. Charlotte says the queen is talking. Charlotte asks if Natalya submitted to the Sharpshooter. Robinson says she didn’t physically tap out, but she was screaming for him to stop it. Flair corroborates the story. Charlotte mentions that Ric Flair is his idol. Charlotte asks if that has anything to do with his decision. Robinson initially says yes, but then switches to no. Another “Cheater” chant breaks out. As the referee of her match, the decision is final. Robinson smiles evilly and says that it is final. Flair calls him “Little Naitch” and dismisses him.
Natalya’s music hits, and she charges down to the ring. Natalya says this isn’t about Charles Robinson or Charlotte. This is about Ric Flair. Last night, he paid a referee to screw her out of the Women’s Championship. With all the flashy talk and garbage that comes out of his mouth, everyone knows the truth. With the Harts and the Flairs, the Harts are the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be. Charlotte goes to attack, but Natalya quickly kicks her out of the ring. Natalya then turns to Ric Flair, and he angrily removes his jacket. Natalya then slaps Flair and puts him in the Sharpshooter. Charlotte pulls him out of the ring. Natalya puts on Flair’s Rolex and Hall of Fame ring and taunts them.
AJ Styles, Karl Anderson, and Luke Gallows vs. Roman Reigns and The Usos
Winners by Pinfall: AJ Styles, Karl Anderson, and Luke Gallows
Gallows puts Reigns in the ring, and Anderson brings in a steel chair. Styles asks what they’re doing. Anderson tells Styles to hit Reigns with the chair. Anderson gives him the chair and screams at him to do it. Styles looks conflicted. Anderson and Gallows hold Reigns up, but Styles tosses the chair aside to boos from the crowd. Anderson and Gallows attack Reigns before Jimmy cracks Styles in the back with the chair. The Usos knocks Gallows and Anderson out of the ring, and Styles hits both Usos with a steel chair. Reigns sees this and is furious. Reigns floors him with a Superman Punch. Reigns throws him into the top rope before kicking him out of the ring. Reigns viciously attacks him at ringside before clearing the commentary table. Reigns then hits a release powerbomb through the commentary table. Reigns stands over the destroyed AJ Styles at ringside as the crowd boos him.
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Quick Match Results
* Cesaro def. Kevin Owens via DQ
* Tyler Breeze def. Goldust
* The New Day and Colin Cassady def. The Vaudevillains and The Dudley Boyz
* Emma def. Becky Lynch
* Rusev won a Battle Royal to become the #1 Contender to the WWE US Championship
* AJ Styles, Karl Anderson, and Luke Gallows def. Roman Reigns and The Usos
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