WWE RAW results, July 25, 2016: Live tracker
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Live tracker for the WWE RAW results on the July 25 episode from Pittsburgh, PA
WWE Battleground 2016 has come and gone and serves as a distinct marker for where the brand split begins and ends. Now it’s separate rosters for WWE RAW and Smackdown LIVE and Monday, July 25 from Pittsburgh, PA for WWE RAW will give fans their first look in what they can expect from this new era of the show.
One thing that we know we can expect is that there is no world champion on WWE RAW right now as both Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns failed to get the victory over Dean Ambrose at Battleground, leaving us here. You have to wonder then what’s next for these two superstars and if the show has any plans for a world title of their own.
Another shoe that fans are waiting for to drop on WWE RAW is the impending debut of Finn Balor. The former NXT Champion’s debut has been long awaited, but it’s now imminent after he was the No. 5 overall pick in the WWE Draft. Could Pittsburgh finally be the place where he makes his debut? We’re certainly about to find out.
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Then of course you also have the still boiling feud with Women’s Champion Charlotte and Sasha Banks which seems to inevitably be leading to a match at SummerSlam. What are the next steps to getting there, though.
You can follow along with all of the results and happening on WWE RAW with our live tracker just below once the show begins at 8 p.m. ET.
New title!
Mick Foley and Stephanie McMahon opened up WWE RAW, starting off with a bang by announcing the creation of a new world title: the WWE Universal Championship:
There WILL be a new Championship title created for the #NewEra of @WWE #RAW! https://t.co/Y8MgcYA8yo
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
They then announced that there would be two Fatal 4-Ways with the winners facing off to determine who will face Seth Rollins at SummerSlam for the title. Those eight competitors were Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Cesaro, Rusev, Roman Reigns, Sheamus, Chris Jericho, and the debuting Finn Balor.
*raising arms repeatedly during @wwebalor's entrance on #RAW* pic.twitter.com/dl1zMsRrDD
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 26, 2016
With all of this going on in the company after the WWE Draft and with the repercussions of the brand split still looming, there is plenty of discussion to be had. Join our discussion down in the comments below.
Finn Balor vs Rusev vs Cesaro vs Kevin Owens
The first Fatal 4-Way would start off the show and in a big way. These four guys put on a long, fantastic match and absolutely slayed it from the opening bell to the pin.
.@FightOwensFight and @RusevBUL working well together, but there can only be ONE winner in this #Fatal4Way on #RAW! https://t.co/E64OUF77w0
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
Nothing like a @FightOwensFight #FrogSplash to welcome you to the big time! #RAW @wwebalor pic.twitter.com/qzi3CPOV9i
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
What a debut on @WWE #RAW!! @WWEBalor is going to the MAIN EVENT! https://t.co/kbaFlkG53x
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
In the end, WWE RAW really was Finn Balor’s coming out party as he picked up the win over Rusev after hitting the Coup de Grace.
Winner: Finn Balor
Nia Jax Debuts
NXT call-up Nia Jax made her debut on WWE RAW against a local talent (jobber) and absolutely destroyed their existence.
She's not like most girls. The dangerous @NiaJaxWWE makes her mark on @WWE #RAW! https://t.co/313xGyuIWU
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
Winner: Nia Jax
Fatal 4-Way Numero Dos
This second of the two Fatal 4-Way matches really might not have been as good the first, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t still quite enjoyable. In the end, though, they set up an interesting main event as Finn Balor will face the winner of this match, Roman Reigns.
.@ILikeSamiZayn learned the hard way to keep your eyes on @WWERomanReigns! #Fatal4Way #RAW https://t.co/lcdCjqpX1v
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
It'll be @WWERomanReigns vs. @WWEBalor in our Main Event on #RAW, after Roman won his #Fatal4Way qualifier! https://t.co/9YVo620bGa
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
Winner: Roman Reigns
New…Day Rocks! New…Day Rocks!
New Day came out to celebrate the fact that they broke the record for the longest-reigning tag team champions in WWE history. They then pulled a fan into the ring from the seats to enjoy the celebration. However, their party was ultimately rudely interrupted when The Club came out to disrupt the proceedings and essentially pick a fight with New Day.
It's time for you all to FEEEEEEEEEEEL THE POWAHHHHHHHHHHHH! #RAW #NewDayRocks pic.twitter.com/wqTaEnhzca
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
#TheClub made sure Day 337 of #TheNewDay's Tag Team Title reign is a PAINFUL one! #RAW #SonnyBoy https://t.co/JsRHI3OUCB
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
Neville’s Back!
Neville has returned from injury too. Coming back and having a match on RAW with Curtis Axel. Of course The Man that Gravity Forgot went over.
Welcome back @WWENeville! He picks up a victory over @RealCurtisAxel in his return to #RAW action! https://t.co/sjkXsEsJTZ
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
Winner: Neville
SHE DID IT
Sasha Banks vs Charlotte for the Women’s Championship was announced at the start of the show with everyone expecting them to just set up a match at SummerSlam. However, they had something bigger in store.
After a great match—one of the best women’s matches in quite a few times—Sasha hit the Bank Statement numerous times, but finally got Charlotte to tap to become the new Women’s champ.
WHAT a Moonsault by #WomensChampion @MsCharlotteWWE! #RAW #WomensTitle pic.twitter.com/GOH9eWPc6U
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
We have a NEWWW @WWE Women's Champion!! Congratulations to #TheBoss @SashaBanksWWE!! #RAW #NewEra https://t.co/l7Kw4Ys1l0
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
Winner and New Women’s Champion: Sasha Banks
Braun Strowman vs Jobber
Braun Strowman has a new haircut. He’s also large and made a small jobber look small.
.@BraunStrowman made quick work of his opponent on @WWE #RAW. Who can stop this destructive giant? https://t.co/0eDs6b5ZtH
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
Winner: Braun Strowman
Enzo and Cass vs The Shining Stars
Enzo and Big Cass were out for their normal promo and were just getting warmed up when the Shining Stars interrupted them. They then had a quick match where one team looked ready for the big time and the other was the Shining Stars.
.@RonKillings' gotta #CatchEmAll ... too bad for the #ShiningStars. #RAW #GoldenTruth @Goldust #HowYouDoin? https://t.co/AkizwuMcOZ
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
Winners: Enzo and Big Cass
Finn Balor vs Roman Reigns
If you were worried about WWE immediately feeding Finn to Roman—think again. This match was first off quite good, but it stole the show even more when Finn Balor was able to get Reigns down again and hit the Coup de Grace for the win to punch a ticket to WWE SummerSlam.
.@WWEBalor is going to @SummerSlam to face @WWERollins for the first-ever @WWE #UniversalTitle! #RAW #TheDemon https://t.co/VdnYzh9QeM
— WWE (@WWE) July 26, 2016
Winner: Finn Balor
It’s just one night and they obviously plan to make Finn Balor a big deal going forward, but who knew it was going to happen this quickly? Either way, it sure as hell makes things more interesting that it did happen this fast and makes you have to wonder what’s next.
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