Live results tracker for WWE RAW from STAPLES Center on Monday, April 11
WWE RAW will be live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA on Monday, April 11. It’s the second episode since WrestleMania 32 and things are already progressing in a major way now that Roman Reigns is the WWE World Heavyweight Champion and now that the control of WWE RAW is still seemingly in flux.
Last week on WWE RAW, AJ Styles defeated Chris Jericho, Cesaro, and Kevin Owens in the main event to become the No. 1 Contender for the title. Subsequently, there will surely be more to come between Styles and Reigns in LA as both men have something to compete for going forward. Moreover, there could be some character shifts coming as well.
In addition, there were some major returns and debuts on WWE RAW last week. Cesaro returned from injury to be an entrant in the main event to determine the No. 1 Contender, Apollo Crews debuted, and the team of Enzo Amore and Big Cass finally made their way to the main roster to taunt the Dudley Boyz. All of these guys will likely be seen and heard from again this week on WWE RAW. Moreover, there are still guys like John Cena, Seth Rollins, The Bullet Club, and more that could return or debut at any given moment.
Another thing that happened last week—in admittedly puzzling fashion—was that Vince McMahon relinquished control of the show to his son, Shane McMahon, even after Shane lost to The Undertaker at Mania. WWE sent out a tweet on Monday afternoon saying that Shane would once again be in control of WWE RAW this wee from STAPLES Center, so we’ll see what that means for the show.
You surely won’t want to miss this week’s episode of WWE RAW and you can follow all of the live results below once the show begins at 8 p.m. ET. Be sure to join in the discussion as well in the comments.
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Shane In Control Once Again
In control of WWE RAW once again, Shane McMahon kicked off the show from STAPLES Center.
What does @shanemcmahon have in store for #RAW with another night in charge at @STAPLESCenter?! https://t.co/PJkRK4PbG1
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
Shane was full of big announcements as he said that Charlotte vs. Natalya for the Women’s title, a tournament to determine the Tag Team No. 1 Contenders, and a match between AJ Styles and Sami Zayn with Zayn possibly earning a WWE title shot on the line would all happen on Monday night.
You heard it from @shanemcmahon! @iLikeSamiZayn takes on @AJStylesOrg for a shot at the #WWETitle TONIGHT on #RAW! https://t.co/bS9eFTUrVE
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
Miffed by all of this, Kevin Owens came out to complain and say that Sami didn’t deserve a title shot and that he also needed a rematch for his Intercontinental Championship.
.@FightOwensFight wants his Intercontinental Title rematch TONIGHT on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/mXT0I0abuj
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
Shane said KO would have to earn that shot at the IC title and he’d earn it up next by winning in a match against Cesaro.
If @FightOwensFight wants an Intercontinental Title rematch, he must beat #SwissSuperman @WWECesaro to get it! #RAW pic.twitter.com/D6aodrferz
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
Kevin Owens vs Cesaro
#CesaroSection in FULL EFFECT!! #RAW @WWECesaro pic.twitter.com/bMtPBSiGGQ
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 12, 2016
The match started off with the two men going back-and-forth, with Owens going out to regroup when Cesaro looked to get the upper hand.
"I got carried away, John..." - @FightOwensFight to @JCLayfield #RAW pic.twitter.com/49QtT11C8p
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 12, 2016
Back in the ring, though, the Swiss Superman wasted no time in getting back on the offensive with some massive uppercuts.
#UppercutCity! #RAW @WWECesaro pic.twitter.com/esRGs4RgZ4
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 12, 2016
The two then seemed to trade blows again and again with KO working the previously injured shoulder of Cesaro and with Cesaro being a powerhouse. It looked like the former IC champ in Owens might get the win when he landed a huge Frog Splash.
Gigantic #FrogSplash by @FightOwensFight!!! #RAW @WWECesaro pic.twitter.com/Av3tusgy3l
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 12, 2016
However, Cesaro rebounded shortly after to hit a monster Flying Uppercut.
#FlyingUppercut!! @WWECesaro is on FIRE!! #RAW pic.twitter.com/Hy9mX3QLVK
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 12, 2016
Owens recovered and seemed to be locked in to hit the Pop-Up Powerbomb, but Cesaro rolled out of it and into the Neutralizer to pick up the win.
What a showdown between @WWECesaro and @FightOwensFight! Next up for the #SwissSuperman? @mikethemiz! #RAW https://t.co/aYnKyPONmu
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
Winner and IC title No. 1 Contender: Cesaro
Backstage Extracurriculars
First backstage was Charlotte and Ric Flair in the back talking about her always being the victim, which is when Dr. Phil showed up and ran both of them down in a major, major way that was ultimately better than could have been expected.
Is @RicFlairNatrBoy holding @WWE #WomensChampion @MsCharlotteWWE back? According to @DrPhil, YES! #RAW https://t.co/yl1uGGy3fv
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
Kevin Owens then confronted Shane backstage about getting screwed and then threatened to attack Sami Zayn. McMahon didn’t take kindly to this and promptly had Owen escorted from the building.
.@FightOwensFight threatens to attack @ILikeSamiZayn ... @ShaneMcMahon EJECTS OWENS from the arena!! #RAW pic.twitter.com/eimjGjdUpA
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
Tag Team Tourney
Next up was the first match in the tournament to determine the new Tag Team No. 1 Contenders, which New Day were out to kick off with a promo and announcement that it would be sponsored by BootyO’s.
Goodbye March Sadness ... #BootyOs brings you your TAG TEAM NO. 1 CONTENDER TOURNAMENT!! #TheNewDay #RAW pic.twitter.com/hodoV2NHEE
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
It's time to crown NEW No. 1 Contenders for the @WWE #TagTeamTitles...sponsored by #BootyOs! #RAW #NewDayRocks https://t.co/UDhoWorn8v
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
Lucha Dragons vs Dudley Boyz
Despite United States Champion Kalisto being involved, the Dudleys used their power largely to just dominate the Lucha Dragons. They ultimately picked up the win.
#3D by the Dudleys!! They advance in the #TagTeamTournament! #RAW pic.twitter.com/J9TE9wA9jo
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
Winners: The Dudley Boyz
As the Dudleys were celebrating, though, Enzo Amore and Big Cass came out for another promo and owned the veterans yet again, even if both Bubba Ray and D-Von got a chance to defend themselves.
"You two young PUNKS!! You got a LOT of NERVE!!" - @BubbaRayDudley #RAW @WWEAaLLday21 @BigCassWWE pic.twitter.com/sS20u2TNlF
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
"Put on your reflector vests, put on your hardhat, and get back to work..." - @BigCassWWE #RAW #SAWFT @WWEAaLLday21 https://t.co/5agPU46g2Q
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
S-A-W-F-T indeed.
The Broman Family Empire
Roman Reigns was out to again talk about being WWE World Heavyweight Champion and address the fact that he might be in a triple threat at Payback against both AJ Styles and Sami Zayn.
However, League of Nations wasn’t having any of this and came out to say that they would’ve would be No. 1 Contender had any of them had the chance. Reigns wasn’t buying it and said all of them should come down to the ring. As they did, though, the lights went out and The Wyatt Family came into the ring.
It's THE WYATTS!!
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
They drive the League of Nations out of the ring!! #RAW pic.twitter.com/vzpIf6WTYK
Shane liked what he saw and made the main event on WWE RAW Bray and Roman vs two members of League of Nations.
Wait a minute...@WWERomanReigns...and @WWEBrayWyatt...ON THE SAME TEAM?! #RAW https://t.co/EfmjJxxTjJ
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
Women’s Championship Match: Charlotte vs Natalya
This match was fine, but not nearly as good as they were together at NXT TakeOver however long ago.
The battle is back and forth for the @WWE #WomensTitle between @MsCharlotteWWE and @NatbyNature on #RAW! https://t.co/t3vfRR23F0
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
However, the real story came at the finish when Natalya locked in the Sharpshooter and had the champion Charlotte ready to tap. As she tapped, though, Ric Flair distracted the ref and got Charlotte DQ’d so she lost, but kept the title.
Winner by DQ: Natalya (Charlotte retains)
There was then a promo backstage with Sami Zayn talking about being the underdog and not being worried about Kevin Owens and being ready to beat AJ Styles. Styles showed up to say that he agreed with Sami, but that he was the one No. 1 Contender and planned to keep it that way.
"But there's only ONE No. 1 Contender. And I plan on KEEPING it that way!" - @AJStylesOrg to @ILikeSamiZayn #RAW pic.twitter.com/b4cKyok2Wd
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
The Usos vs. Social Outcasts—AKA Bullet Club Arrives
In the next match from the tag team tournament, The Usos defeated Social Outcasts in a quick match to advance in the No. 1 Contender tournament.
The @WWEUsos vs. The #SocialOutcasts NEXT in a #TagTeamTourney First Round matchup, LIVE on #RAW on @USA_Network! pic.twitter.com/oTlNKxC2mg
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
As they were celebrating their victory, though, Doc Gallows (Luke Gallows) and Karl Anderson jumped The Usos from behind and beat them down in a big way. That’s right—Bullet Club is here.
The @WWEUsos just got attacked by...#KarlAnderson and #LukeGallows?! #RAW https://t.co/nC6CWWmpY7
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
Backstage, The Miz was getting pampered with Maryse by his side. She ran down a worker for having blue M&Ms in Miz’s snack bowl, which is when Cesaro came up to taunt his future opponent for the IC title.
Is @mikethemiz prepared to be the #SwissSuperman @WWECesaro's #Kryptonite? #RAW https://t.co/uCpCu1eEjF
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
AJ Styles vs Sami Zayn
In by far the most predictable thing on the show, this match was fantastic and both Styles and Zayn looked great throughout. They both showed off their impressive offensive arsenals and the chemistry that they can have together inside the squared circle.
Is @iLikeSamiZayn on his way to a #TripleThreat #WWETitle main event at #WWEPayback?! #RAW @AJStylesOrg https://t.co/hncmUuFcXn
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
The runway lights are lit for @ILikeSamiZayn's takeoff!!! #RAW pic.twitter.com/4fl6MeihH3
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 12, 2016
#BlueThunderBomb by @ILikeSamiZayn!! ONE TWO NOOOO!!!#RAW pic.twitter.com/MuCiagynV3
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 12, 2016
In the end, though, AJ caught Sami with the Phenomenal Forearm, which was enough to keep him down and get Styles the win to remain the lone No. 1 Contender.
The #Phenomenal Forearm by @AJStylesOrg!! He picks up the victory over @ILikeSamiZayn!!! #RAW pic.twitter.com/KOP2QYIgYa
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
Winner: AJ Styles
Chris Jericho’s Highlight Reel with Guest Chris Jericho
Jericho was out to look like an enormous heel as he was his own guest on his talk show, the Highlight Reel. He bragged, boasted, and generally was his dad-joking self.
The #HighlightReel is LIVE NOW on @WWE #RAW, with host @IAmJericho! pic.twitter.com/CNYWL2Ad2G
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 12, 2016
However, when Y2J began saying no one could touch him, Dean Ambrose came out with a memo from Shane McMahon saying that the Highlight Reel had been cancelled and now it was the Ambrose Asylum.
The ASYLUM is open!! @TheDeanAmbrose is stopping by the #HighlightReel! #RAW @IAmJericho pic.twitter.com/LtfSP1qOII
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
Has @IAmJericho's #HighlightReel just turned into @TheDeanAmbrose's #AmbroseAsylum?! #RAW https://t.co/JzNOl9b7B3
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
When Jericho got pissed and attempted to verbally scare off Ambrose, though, Dean wasn’t having any of it and hit him with Dirty Deeds to officially take over things.
DIRTY DEEDS to @IAmJericho!! #RAW pic.twitter.com/vDisclV9Fg
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
Backstage there was a segment with Goldust getting mad at R-Truth for signing them up for the tag team tourney and Dr. Phil could only shake his head at the duo.
So how did @Goldust and @RonKillings wind up in the #TagTournament anyway? #RAW @DrPhil https://t.co/lKgauL6g1j
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
Apollo Crews vs. Adam Rose
This match was quick with Bo Dallas at ringside, but Apollo continues to look like a star (even if they need to do something with his character in a major, major way). Crews picked up the easy win.
BIG POWERBOMB by @ApolloCrews!! He picks up the victory over @WWEAdamRose! #RAW pic.twitter.com/LEO4THwblL
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
Winner: Apollo Crews
Roman Reigns & Bray Wyatt vs League of Nations
This match was way better than expected as Wyatt wrestled as a pseudo-face alongside Roman (and was fantastic). The League of Nations worked heel well as well as Rusev on the outside continually got involved and got the group a fair amount of heat. It looked like Reigns and Wyatt were firmly in control still.
Did you ever think you'd see a team dynamic working well between @WWEBrayWyatt and @WWERomanReigns? #RAW https://t.co/DgCZucIUEn
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
However, the League started getting involved even further and it looked like the numbers advantage might decide this match.
.@WWESheamus sends @WWERomanReigns into the post! #RAW pic.twitter.com/rfoYCjDflY
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 12, 2016
That's a headache in the morning for @WWERomanReigns! @VivaDelRio #Enzuigiri pic.twitter.com/vteNyW7ce8
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 12, 2016
However, The Wyatt Family showed up and Bray was able to use their presence to hit Sister Abigail for the win.
The Family has joined @WWEBrayWyatt at ringside!!! #RAW pic.twitter.com/z8miLFhHYo
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
#SisterAbigail!!! @WWEBrayWyatt and @WWERomanReigns are victorious in #RAW's Main Event!! #RAW pic.twitter.com/uDR1zuAsGC
— WWE (@WWE) April 12, 2016
Winner: Roman Reigns & Bray Wyatt
WWE RAW went off of the air with the two “faces” staring each other down.