Casey Catanzaro (#19) did the same but she, too met a quick elimination right after.
After the match, Sasha Banks flashed the Four Horsewomen Symbol, clearly setting the stage for the dream match talked about for 3 years involving NXT’s Four Horsewomen and UFC’s Four Horsewomen–all eight of which are on RAW, Smackdown and NXT. It would be fair to say Rousey outlasted her very game opponent in the end. Sasha Banks to retain the RAW Women’s Title: As if to mirror the Smackdown Women’s title match, it was an endurance match between two main event superstars. The Bar to become the new Smackdown Tag Team Champions Becky Lynch to retain the Smackdown Women’s Title Unfortunately, I didn’t see the finish for the first two as they happened live so I had to watch it again the next morning. He did cut a brief promo with Lio Rush during the pre-show though. Intercontinental Champion Bobby Lashley was the only title holder to not have a match during the pre-show or the PPV.Buddy Murphy retains Cruiserweight Title in Fatal 4-Way Match: The last match of the pre-show showcased the oft-forgotten Cruiserweight division.Rusev to become the new US Champion: To deny Rusev a title defense…I feel like it was a big mistake. I assume it was done in response to The Revival revealing last week they want to be released (so they can sign with AEW).
Razar and Scott Dawson: Akam of AOP was out due to injury so for some bizarre reason, WWE decided to pair Razar with Scott Dawson of The Revival.
I drafted this post before the Royal Rumble PPV and finished it Monday morning.įirst, the results from the Pre-Show Matches: This time, I remembered to watch the Pre-Show.