WWE Raw, April 3,2017 results. Rawaftermania
WWE RAW Results
April 3, 2017
Orlando, Florida
Commentary: Michael Cole, Byron Saxton and Corey Graves
“Then. Now. Forever.” The WWE video leads us into the show.
A video kicks off the show that shows still photos of one of the most consequential WrestleMania main events of all time: Roman Reigns defeated The Undertaker in what appears to be the final match of his career. At the conclusion of the match, The Undertaker removed his jacket, hat, and gloves and left them in the center of the ring.
We go live into the arena to hear a loud “Undertaker” chant. It goes on for quite a while in the Amway Center in what is an incredible moment. The camera shoots all over the arena. Every person is on their feet chanting for The Undertaker and clapping in respect. It doesn’t let up. Some fans try to get a “Roman Sucks” chant in the middle of it, and it does pick up. This is going on for over three minutes.
Roman Reigns addresses retiring The Undertaker:
Roman Reigns’ music hits, and he makes his way to the ring to MASSIVE boos from the crowd in Orlando. The crowd loudly boos him while he makes a slow walk to the ring. Michael Cole says there is speculation that it was The Undertaker’s last match and thanks him. A loud “DELETE” chant fires up. Reigns slowly walks around the ring. A vulgar “F–k you, Roman” chant picks up. Reigns seems to have a smirk on his face, and the “DELETE” chant fires up again. The boos them come hard and heavy on him. They then start chanting, “You suck” toward him. Reigns seems to be enjoying himself. Right when it seems to be dying down, they chant, “A–hole” toward him. Reigns puts the microphone close to his mouth, and they loudly boo him. They chant, “Roman Sucks” to the rhythm of “New Day Rocks.” Then they go to “DELETE” chants. Reigns puts the microphone to his mouth again, and they loudly boo him. They then go to a “SHUT THE F–K UP” chant. Reigns smiles as he puts the microphone to his mouth again and gets viciously booed. A “Go away” chant then picks up.
Finally Reigns puts the microphone up to his mouth, looks directly into the camera, and simply says, “This is my yard now” before dropping the microphone and walking off.
The Hardy Boyz def. Anderson and Gallows to retain the WWE RAW Tag Team Titles
WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville def. Mustafa Ali via Submission (non-title)
Vince Mcmohan comes next and addressed the new Raw general Manager.
Here it is , new GM is KURT ANGLE ....!
The Revival def. The New Day
Bayley, Dana Brooke, and Sasha Banks def. Emma, Nia Jax, and Charlotte Flair via Submission
Sheamus and Cesaro def. Enzo and Cass
Brock Lesnar appears before the Orlando crowd
Brock Lesnar makes his way to the ring with Paul Heyman by his side to a huge pop. Paul Heyman goes through his usual shtick and calls Lesnar the “reigning, defending, undisputed WWE Universal Champion.” Heyman says they’re going to get personal this evening and reveal a bedtime story he and Lesnar tell their families at night. Heyman talks about a man who fancied himself as a superhero. This superhero represented all the things in life society should rebel against: honor, dignity, honesty, family, and tradition. One day, this superhero took his Spear and Jackhammer and decided to go into town. This superhero’s name was Goldberg, and he was known as the baddest dude in the village. All the people in the village were scared of him. Goldberg took the Universal Title from one of the villagers before going to Suplex City, a place where honor, dignity, honesty, family, and tradition are not respected. That superhero then got his ass kicked by The Beast. For all the kids being tucked into bed, this fairy tale does have a happily ever after. That happily ever after is you won’t be seeing Bill Goldberg around here anymore. The crowd loudly pops for that and chants, “YES!” Heyman says, “Thank you, Taker, and thank you, Brock!”
That leaves them in a situation where his client is looking for new challenges and challengers. Heyman asks if they can imagine Seth Rollins taking on Brock Lesnar. Heyman says he still owes one to The Architect. The crowd doesn’t like that. Heyman tells them to imagine either Matt or Jeff Hardy taking on Lesnar. The crowd starts up the “DELETE” chants. Heyman says Lesnar won’t be one of these champions that’ll take selfies with the titles. Lesnar doesn’t savor his time with the title. Lesnar is the disruptor of the status quo. It’s time here and now to talk about the “2” in 23-2. History demands those 2 go one-on-one to determine whose yard this really is! If you haven’t heard the news, they’re out here talking about Roman Reigns. The crowd loudly boos the mention of his name. Heyman says Reigns is acting like the big dog in WWE. The crowd cuts him off with a loud, “We want Bálor” chant. Heyman asks what becomes of the situation. If Reigns is the big dog, then Brock Lesnar is animal cruelty. Before they came out, his client authorized him to say this: it’s time to give the Monday Night RAW after WrestleMania crowd something they will never forget. Heyman says it’s time to deliver something special. It’s time to deliver that one-on-one. Heyman says they want to do it tonight! The crowd cheers for this.
Braun Strowman’s music hits, and he comes out to the ring. Strowman gets in Lesnar’s face. Strowman says Roman Reigns has Lesnar’s attention. When he’s finished with Reigns, maybe he’ll have Lesnar’s. Strowman says Lesnar has his attention and shoves him back lightly. Lesnar stares at him. Heyman screams in the background, “You’ll break the ring!” Lesnar approaches him and stares at him before smiling. Lesnar lays the title down in between them and extends his arms. The crowd chants, “Braun.” Strowman then backs up and leaves the ring. The crowd chants, “Bulls–t.” Lesnar picks the title up and watches him leave.
Brock Lesnar makes his way to the ring with Paul Heyman by his side to a huge pop. Paul Heyman goes through his usual shtick and calls Lesnar the “reigning, defending, undisputed WWE Universal Champion.” Heyman says they’re going to get personal this evening and reveal a bedtime story he and Lesnar tell their families at night. Heyman talks about a man who fancied himself as a superhero. This superhero represented all the things in life society should rebel against: honor, dignity, honesty, family, and tradition. One day, this superhero took his Spear and Jackhammer and decided to go into town. This superhero’s name was Goldberg, and he was known as the baddest dude in the village. All the people in the village were scared of him. Goldberg took the Universal Title from one of the villagers before going to Suplex City, a place where honor, dignity, honesty, family, and tradition are not respected. That superhero then got his ass kicked by The Beast. For all the kids being tucked into bed, this fairy tale does have a happily ever after. That happily ever after is you won’t be seeing Bill Goldberg around here anymore. The crowd loudly pops for that and chants, “YES!” Heyman says, “Thank you, Taker, and thank you, Brock!”
That leaves them in a situation where his client is looking for new challenges and challengers. Heyman asks if they can imagine Seth Rollins taking on Brock Lesnar. Heyman says he still owes one to The Architect. The crowd doesn’t like that. Heyman tells them to imagine either Matt or Jeff Hardy taking on Lesnar. The crowd starts up the “DELETE” chants. Heyman says Lesnar won’t be one of these champions that’ll take selfies with the titles. Lesnar doesn’t savor his time with the title. Lesnar is the disruptor of the status quo. It’s time here and now to talk about the “2” in 23-2. History demands those 2 go one-on-one to determine whose yard this really is! If you haven’t heard the news, they’re out here talking about Roman Reigns. The crowd loudly boos the mention of his name. Heyman says Reigns is acting like the big dog in WWE. The crowd cuts him off with a loud, “We want Bálor” chant. Heyman asks what becomes of the situation. If Reigns is the big dog, then Brock Lesnar is animal cruelty. Before they came out, his client authorized him to say this: it’s time to give the Monday Night RAW after WrestleMania crowd something they will never forget. Heyman says it’s time to deliver something special. It’s time to deliver that one-on-one. Heyman says they want to do it tonight! The crowd cheers for this.
Braun Strowman’s music hits, and he comes out to the ring. Strowman gets in Lesnar’s face. Strowman says Roman Reigns has Lesnar’s attention. When he’s finished with Reigns, maybe he’ll have Lesnar’s. Strowman says Lesnar has his attention and shoves him back lightly. Lesnar stares at him. Heyman screams in the background, “You’ll break the ring!” Lesnar approaches him and stares at him before smiling. Lesnar lays the title down in between them and extends his arms. The crowd chants, “Braun.” Strowman then backs up and leaves the ring. The crowd chants, “Bulls–t.” Lesnar picks the title up and watches him leave.
Sami Zayn def. Jinder Mahal
Seth Rollins and Finn Bálor def. Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe
RAW Talk: Goldberg appears before the crowd
Goldberg makes his entrance before the Orlando crowd that was quite hostile to any mention of his name. A “Goldberg” chant fires up now. Goldberg says this isn’t part of the show. The facts are he was approached in October to make a return after thirteen years. There was a lot to think about: physical limitations, age, and desire. Goldberg says, “This ain’t no damn script. I’m speaking from my heart, so I would appreciate it if you’d listen.” They may have wanted that invincible son of a bitch from 13 years ago, but things have changed. He’s still that guy, but his focus is on his family now. As human beings, for the right reason, we can accomplish great things. Goldberg likes to think doing it for his family and the WWE Universe is the right reason. They gave him the opportunity after 13 years to show something they’ve never seen. The past few months have been an unbelievable ride to get the opportunity to show them a piece of what he used to do. You can boo or cheer him, but that little boy is the reason why his heart still beats. It’s the reason he wakes up every morning and goes to the weight room to drive his ass into the ground to be something he can be proud of. Goldberg thinks they accomplished what they set out to do and hopes his son appreciates the opportunities they’ve been given because it’s once in a lifetime. Goldberg says he loves his wife and son more than can be quantified. They proved it by him living in the gym, bathroom, and dinner table to be a glimpse of what he used to be. Goldberg’s wife and son are shown holding back tears. The crowd chants, “Goldberg.”
Goldberg calls his son into the ring, and he falls. Goldberg says his son takes bumps, which is more than he took his entire career until last night. They can be a tough crowd, but as he said earlier, he’s speaking from his heart. This isn’t part of the show. Goldberg says he was able to take the Universal Championship to his son’s school. The pride he felt standing there was immeasurable. There is nothing that anyone on the planet can do to take that away from them. The crowd gives them a nice ovation. They can boo or cheer him – all it means is they care. That means he’s done something. Another “Goldberg” chant fires up. Goldberg kisses his son. This could possibly be the last time you see him in a ring. The crowd boos that. Some may appreciate it, but he’s here for his family. As long as they appreciate it, he’ll fight, push, train, and do whatever it takes to be him. 13 years removed from the debacle of WrestleMania XX, he and Brock did pretty damn good. A “YES” chant fires up. As he said, he still had a little glimmer of that Goldberg and gave him hope he could succeed. Since he still believes that he’s one of the biggest and baddest sumbitches on the planet, you never know what or who is next! Goldberg and his son bow before the crowd, and he puts his son on the second turnbuckle to pose. Goldberg then says, “One more thing: never say never.” Goldberg kisses his wife and hugs her at ringside. Goldberg then walks around ringside and shakes hands with all the fans.
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