WWE RAW Results – 7/18/16
Stephanie McMahon’s music hits, and the new Commissioner of Monday Night RAW makes her way to the ring to some boos from the crowd. The rules of the draft are 1.) RAW gets the first overall pick, 2.) For every two Smackdown picks, RAW gets three, 3.) Tag teams count as one pick unless a Commissioner/General Manager only wants one member of the team, and 4.) six draft picks will be made off the NXT roster.
Stephanie goes to welcome everyone to RAW, but Shane McMahon’s music interrupts her to a big pop from the crowd. The Commissioner of Smackdown Live makes his way to the ring. Stephanie says she’s not going to miss him pandering to the people. Shane interrupts again and welcomes everyone to Monday Night RAW. Stephanie tells him to enjoy it because this is his last night on RAW because he’s the Commissioner of Smackdown Live, and she’s the exclusive Commissioner of Monday Night RAW. She will not miss working with him. Shane says that goes for him as well. Shane says he’s been strategizing with his General Manager for Smackdown Live getting ready. A “YES” chant breaks out. Stephanie says she wants to take the opportunity to introduce the person that will lead RAW to the promised land and will have full autonomy. The new General Manager of Monday Night RAW is
Mick Foley!
Mick Foley makes his way down to the ring to a huge reception from the crowd. A “Foley” chant breaks out. Foley thanks the crowd and Stephanie for this incredible opportunity.Shane says he has the utmost respect for Foley and gives kudos to Stephanie. Shane says he’ll be intrigued to watch RAW instead of watching Stephanie bury it into the ground. That brings him to his General Manager. This person needs to embody what Smackdown Live is all about. It’s about breaking glass ceilings and the underdog coming out on top. It’s about giving people the opportunity to shine. Who could be more popular and better than Mick Foley? The Smackdown Live General Manager is
Daniel Bryan!
Daniel Bryan comes out to an absolutely massive pop. An arena wide “YES” chant breaks out. Bryan smiles widely as he makes his way to the ring. Bryan stands on the turnbuckle and does the “YES” chant. Bryan shakes hands with Foley, but refuses to shake Stephanie’s. A loud “Daniel Bryan” chant fires up. Bryan appears moved by the reception. Bryan asks if they missed him, and they loudly respond in the affirmative before starting another “YES” chant. Bryan says they haven’t missed him half as much as he’s missed them.
Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn and Cesaro
Winners by Pinfall: Sami Zayn and Cesaro
Alberto Del Rio vs. Darren Young w/ Mr. Bob Backlund
Winner by Pinfall: Darren Young
John Cena, Enzo and Cass, and The New Day vs. The Club and The Wyatt Family
Winners by Pinfall: The Club and The Wyatt Family
Sin Cara w/ Kalisto vs. Baron Corbin
Winner by Pinfall: Baron Corbin
Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte and Dana Brooke
No Contest
Rusev and Sheamus vs. Dolph Ziggler and Zack Ryder
Winners by Submission: Rusev and Sheamus
WWE Championship Match
Dean Ambrose (c) vs. Seth Rollins
Rollins quickly rolls out of the ring to recover. Ambrose tells Stephanie to keep quiet because she’ll find out why he’s the champion. Ambrose clears the Spanish Commentary Table and puts Rollins on top of it. Ambrose stands on the barricade, but Rollins moves. Ambrose chases him to the apron, and Rollins goes for a Pedigree. Ambrose clotheslines him back into the ring and goes to the top rope. Ambrose comes off the top rope, but Rollins kicks him in the midsection and connects with a Pedigree for a near fall! A “Holy Shit” chant fires up. Rollins goes for a second Pedigree, but Ambrose takes him down with a jackknife pin for a near fall. Rollins quickly kicks him, but Ambrose turns him inside out with a rebound clothesline. Ambrose goes to the top rope, but Rollins scales the ropes for a superplex. Ambrose pushes him off, and Rollins falls into the referee. Rollins connects with the superplex, but Ambrose comes up with a cradle. The referee counts three as both men’s shoulders are on the mat.
Lilian Garcia doesn’t know what to do and is looking around for someone to announce. Stephanie gets in the ring and hugs Rollins. Everyone is in the ring now and there is confusion. Stephanie grabs the WWE Championship and announces that Seth Rollins is the new champion. Rollins celebrates his win, but the referee is still confused as to what happened. Shane and Stephanie are arguing about it as the show goes off the air.
Winner and new WWE Champion: Seth Rollins
Quick Match Results
* Sami Zayn and Cesaro def. Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens
* Darren Young def. Alberto Del Rio
* The Club and The Wyatt Family def. John Cena, Enzo and Cass, and The New Day
* Baron Corbin def. Sin Cara
* Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch NC Charlotte and Dana Brooke
* Rusev and Sheamus def. Dolph Ziggler and Zack Ryder via Submission
* Seth Rollins def. Dean Ambrose to win the WWE Championship
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