WWE RAW RESULTS – 4/18/16
Dean Ambrose’s music hits, and he makes his way to the ring, which is decorated with the Ambrose Asylum set. Ambrose asked if they heard about the reports of a giant river monster in the Thames River, which is surprising because he didn’t know Braun Strowman could swim. They laugh, which surprises Ambrose. Ambrose says he doesn’t get how Jimmy Fallon and James Corden do this every night. Ambrose then points out Corden’s parents at ringside. Ambrose says everyone wants to be involved with the Ambrose Asylum. Ambrose then introduces his guest for the night, Shane McMahon.
Shane McMahon comes out to a huge reception from the crowd. Shane shakes hands with the fans at ringside before getting in the ring. Shane does his dance in the ring before soaking in the thunderous “Shane O’Mac” chants. Shane looks totally floored. Ambrose welcomes him to the Ambrose Asylum. Shane thanks him for having him. Ambrose tells him to have a seat before realizing there are no chairs in the ring. The crowd starts a “You still got it” chant. Ambrose says when you see this clip, everyone will agree with what the crowd is saying. Ambrose says he’s done a lot of questionable things in his time, but this takes the cake. Shane risked his life to beat The Undertaker, but he moved. The replay of the spectacular jump off the Hell in a Cell is shown. Ambrose asks what Shane was thinking. The crowd starts singing “Shane-O” to the tune of “Olé.” Ambrose says it’s time to get down to business. Any show could be his last one in control. What are his goals? Television ratings, great ratings, world domination? Shane says it’s all about the fans. They’re his agenda. The WWE fans deserve better. There’s a new era that has emerged in the WWE with superstars that never would have got a chance like AJ Styles, Sami Zayn, “The Boss” Sasha Banks – it’s because of all of them and what they have been demanding. That’s why we have arrived.Kevin Owens’ music hits, and he comes out to a massive pop from the crowd. Owens says Shane can talk about the evolution of WWE and how this is the beginning of a new era, but he’s not fooling him because this is the same old crap he’s been seeing for years. Sami Zayn’s music hits, and he comes out to a big reception. Chris Jericho’s music hits, and he comes out to another big pop. They all start arguing until Ambrose warns them to be careful around his potted plant. Shane says he wants to make some matches for WWE Payback. If Chris Jericho is truly the best in the world, he’ll have to prove it against Dean Ambrose. As for Kevin Owens, since they have such a personal beef, he’ll be taking on Sami Zayn. Tensions are getting a little high, so he’s going to step out of the ring. Shane exits the ring, but Ambrose stops him and hands him his potted plant. Ambrose then removes his jacket before attacking Owens. Zayn and Jericho start brawling before Zayn throws Jericho out of the ring. Ambrose then throws Owens out of the ring. Ambrose’s music plays as he and Zayn stand tall.
Sami Zayn vs. Chris Jericho
Winner by Pinfall: Chris Jericho
#1 Contender’s Tag Team Tournament Semifinal Match
Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady vs. The Dudley Boyz
Winners by Pinfall: Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady
Roman Reigns’ music hits, and he comes out to massive boos from the crowd in England. Reigns gets in the ring and says if they haven’t heard it before, he’ll say it again. He’s not a good guy or a bad guy. He’s just THE guy. AJ Styles’ music hits, and he comes out to a huge reception with pyro added to his entrance. Styles gets in the ring, and the crowd loudly applauds for him. An “AJ Styles” chant breaks out. Styles says he thinks Reigns is one heck of a champion, which elicits boos.Reigns stares at him before being attacked from behind by Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows! The crowd roars as Gallows hoists Reigns up on his shoulders. They connect with what Michael Cole calls the Boot of Doom. Styles turns around and sees what is going on and looks upset.
Fandango vs. Baron Corbin
Winner by Pinfall: Baron Corbin
The Miz and The League of Nations vs. Cesaro and The New Day
Winners by Pinfall: Cesaro and The New Day
Natalya, Becky Lynch, Paige, and Sasha Banks vs. Team B.A.D., Summer Rae, and Charlotte
Winners by Submission: Natalya, Becky Lynch, Paige, and Sasha Banks
#1 Contender’s Tag Team Tournament Semifinal Match
The Vaudevillains vs. The Usos
Winners by Pinfall: The Vaudevillains
Heath Slater vs. Apollo Crews
Winner by Pinfall: Apollo Crews
Kevin Owens vs. Dean Ambrose
Winner by Pinfall: Dean Ambrose
Replays are shown of the final moments of the match. As Ambrose celebrates in the ring, Chris Jericho blindsides him with a Codebreaker! Jericho stands over his fallen Payback opponent as the crowd boos him.
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Quick Match Results
* Chris Jericho def. Sami Zayn
* Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady def. The Dudley Boyz
* Baron Corbin def. Dolph Ziggler
* Cesaro and The New Day def. The Miz and The League of Nations
* Natalya, Becky Lynch, Paige, and Sasha Banks def. Team B.A.D., Summer Rae, and Charlotte via Submission
* Apollo Crews def. Heath Slater
* Dean Ambrose def. Kevin Owens
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