
WWE Raw
September 3, 2018
Schottenstein Center
Columbus, Ohio
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Transcription by Josh Lopez
The Shield, Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziggler, and Drew McIntyre In-Ring Segment:
– THE SHIELD GOT ARRESTED FOLLOWING THIS SEGMENT.
With all the CHAOS in the ring, there is even MORE chaos backstage… #TheShield has been arrested on #RAW. pic.twitter.com/DKgtSGzOyq
— WWE (@WWE) September 4, 2018
First Match: The Bella Twins vs. The Riott Squad
Nikki Bella and Liv Morgan will start things off. Morgan wants Nikki to shake her hand. Morgan does the you can’t see me hand gesture. The referee is trying to calm down Nikki. Morgan tags in Logan. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Logan backs Nikki into the ropes. Logan is throwing forearms at Nikki. Nikki applies a waist lock. Nikki with a double leg takedown for a one count. Nikki drops Logan with an Arm-Ringer. Nikki applies an arm-bar. Nikki with a wrist lock takedown for a two count. Nikki goes for The Rack Attack 2.0, but Logan lands back on her feet. Logan slams Nikki’s head on the canvas. Logan applies an arm-bar. Nikki with an Arm-Drag TakeOver to Logan. Nikki goes for a Corner Clothesline, but Logan ducks out of the way. Nikki decks Logan with a Back Elbow Smash. Nikki follows that with an Tornado Arm-Ringer for a two count. Nikki tags in Brie.
The Bella Twins connects with a Double CodeBreaker for a two count. Brie applies The Kimura Lock. Logan made a blind tag to Morgan. Morgan kicks Brie in the back for a two count. Morgan applies a rear chin lock. Brie gets back to a vertical base. Brie with shots to the midsection of Morgan. Morgan pie faces Brie. Morgan tugs on Brie’s hair. Morgan talks smack about birdie. Brie responds with a series of forearm shivers. Morgan ducks a clothesline from Brie. Morgan pulls Brie down to the mat for a two count. Morgan tags in Logan. Logan with a waist lock takedown. Logan with clubbing forearms to Brie. Brie ducks a clothesline from Logan. Brie dropkicks Logan. Brie levels Logan with YES! Kicks. Brie unloads another dropkick. Brie Mode is activated. Ruby Riott hops on the ring apron to distract Brie.
Brie goes for a Suicide Dive, but it’s to no avail. Logan transitions into a ground and pound attack on the floor. Coming out of the commercial break, Riott Squad continues to cut the ring in half. Logan drives Brie back first into the turnbuckles. Logan repeatedly stomps on Brie’s chest. Logan howls to the crowd. Brie takes a swing at Morgan. Brie with a double boot to the chest of Logan. Brie creates distance with a Missile Dropkick. Brie makes the hot tag to Nikki. Nikki fires up with two clotheslines. Nikki dropkicks Morgan. Nikki follows that with a Knee Smash. Nikki with a Corner Clothesline. Nikki rocks Morgan with a Flying Enzuigiri for a two count. Nikki tosses Logan out of the ring. Brie knocks Ruby off the ring apron. Brie takes out The Riott Squad with a Suicide Dive. Morgan rolls Nikki over for a two count. Nikki plants Morgan with The Rack Attack 2.0 to pickup the victory.
Winner: The Bella Twins via Pinfall
"You want to prove that you're better than @FinnBalor, the man? You need to start acting like one."
Finn wants his rematch against Acting #RAW GM @BaronCorbinWWE TONIGHT! pic.twitter.com/DpnOaXiEgC
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 4, 2018
.@WWEGable wants to BASK in the spotlight with @REALBobbyRoode tonight on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/OwEs0IlWKG
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) September 4, 2018
Second Match: Bobby Roode & Chad Gable vs. The Ascension
Gable and Viktor will start things off. Gable unloads Two Exploder Suplexes. Gable ducks a clothesline from Konnor. Gable follows that with Three German Suplexes. Gable plays to the crowd. Gable tags in Roode. Roode bounces Viktor’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Roode blasts Viktor with a knife edge chop. Roode with a Snap Vertical Suplex for a two count. Roode goes for The Glorious DDT, but Viktor blocks it. Viktor drives Roode back first into the turnbuckles. Viktor tags in Konnor. Konnor with rapid fire haymakers. Konnor repeatedly stomps on Roode’s chest. The Ascension are double teaming Roode.
Viktor with the lateral press for a two count. Viktor applies a rear chin lock. Roode gets back to a vertical base. Roode with shots to the midsection of Viktor. Viktor stomps on Roode’s back. Viktor with a Leaping Knee Drop. Viktor tags in Konnor. Konnor kicks Roode in the gut. Konnor with a Running Elbow Drop for a two count. Konnor goes back to the rear chin lock. The Ascension continues to cut the ring in half.
Viktor is putting the boots to Roode for a two count. Roode and Viktor are trading back and forth shots. Viktor backs Roode into the ropes. Wasn’t a wise decision because Gable made the blind tag. Gable is throwing forearms at Viktor. Gable drops Viktor with a Running Crossbody Block. Gable dropkicks Konnor off the ring apron. Gable delivers another Exploder Suplex. Viktor launches Gable to the apron. Gable takes out Konnor with a Flying Cannonball Strike. Gable lands a Missile Dropkick. Gable plants Viktor with a Rolling DeadLift German Suplex to pickup the victory.
Winner: Bobby Roode & Chad Gable via Pinfall
Elias & Alexa Bliss In-Ring Segment:
Third Match: Alexa Bliss w/Alicia Fox and Mickie James vs. Natalya w/Ronda Rousey
.@RondaRousey is ALWAYS ready for a fight even after being attacked from behind by @AlexaBliss_WWE on #RAW… pic.twitter.com/4zecAwzwKy
— WWE (@WWE) September 4, 2018
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Natalya with a side headlock takeover. Bliss responds with a headscissors neck lock. Bliss crawls under the bottom rope to create separation. Natalya is pissed. Back to the collar and elbow tie up. Natalya applies a wrist lock. Bliss reverses the hold. Bliss talks smack to Natalya. Natalya responds with a fireman’s carry takeover. Natalya applies an arm-bar. Bliss wraps her legs around Natalya’s neck. Bliss backs herself in between the ropes. Natalya blocks a boot from Bliss.
Bliss wants Natalya to shake her hand. Natalya stomps on the right hand of Bliss. Bliss reverses out of the irish whip from Natalya. Natalya dives over Bliss. Natalya with a SlingShot Atomic Drop. Natalya follows that with a Running Basement Dropkick for a two count. Bliss side steps Natalya into the turnbuckles. Bliss rocks Natalya with a Nasty Haymaker. Bliss repeatedly stomps on Natalya’s chest. Mickie James and Alicia Fox attacks Natalya behind the referee’s back. Bliss plants Natalya with a Spike DDT. Bliss locks in The Cross Arm-Breaker which forces Natalya to tap out.
Winner: Alexa Bliss via Submission
#ShieldArrest update – At precinct, I was told that #TheShield have been processed and finger printed. I’m going to try and get some more info…will do my best to keep everyone in the @WWE Universe updated #RAW
— Mike Rome (Austin R) (@MikeRomeWWE) September 4, 2018
The trio of @BraunStrowman @HEELZiggler & @DMcIntyreWWE DEMAND to have some competition tonight…
Will Acting #RAW General Manager @BaronCorbinWWE oblige? pic.twitter.com/jEjoY795Qw
— WWE (@WWE) September 4, 2018
The Revival, Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler Backstage Segment:
Fourth Match: The B-Team (c) vs. Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler For The WWE Raw Tag Team Championship
Axel and McIntyre will start things off. McIntyre knocks Dallas off the ring apron. McIntyre clotheslines Axel. McIntyre with an Over Head Belly to Belly Suplex. McIntyre tags in Ziggler. Dallas with a low bridge which sends McIntyre crashing to the outside. Axel rolls Ziggler over for a two count. Axel ducks a clothesline from Ziggler. Axel with a Back Slide Cover for a two count. Axel with a double leg takedown to Ziggler. Ziggler shoves Axel to the corner. Axel tags in Dallas. Ziggler goes for The Stinger Splash, but Axel ducks out of the way. Dallas with a Running Lariat to Ziggler. The B-Team clotheslines McIntyre over the top rope. B-Team is playing the crowd.
Coming out of the commercial break, McIntyre applies an arm-bar. McIntyre with another Over Head Belly to Belly Suplex for a two count. McIntyre blasts Dallas with a knife edge chop. McIntyre with a Snap Vertical Suplex for a two count. McIntyre applies an arm-bar. McIntyre and Ziggler are cutting the ring in half. Ziggler talks smack to Dallas. Dallas with rapid fire haymakers. Ziggler dropkicks Dallas for a two count. Ziggler tags in McIntyre. McIntyre is lighting up Dallas chest. Dallas kicks McIntyre in the face. Dallas creates distance with a Tornado DDT.
McIntyre goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Dallas counters with a NeckBreaker. Axel and Ziggler are tagged in. Axel clotheslines Ziggler. Axel kicks McIntyre out of the ring. Following a snap mare takeover, Axel delivers a Running Neck Snap. Axel kicks Ziggler in the gut. Axel connects with The Perfect Plex for a two count. McIntyre launches Axel to the corner. McIntyre whips Dallas face first across the middle turnbuckle. Axel rolls Ziggler over for a two count. Ziggler SuperKicks Axel. Ziggler tags in McIntyre. McIntyre and Ziggler plants Axel with their Zig Zag/Claymore Combination to pickup the victory.
Winner: New WWE Raw Tag Team Champions, Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler via Pinfall
Drake Maverick Joins AOP
The Bella Twins, Ronda Rousey and Natalya Backstage Segment:
The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels Epic In-Ring Segment:
Finn Balor and Constable Baron Corbin Backstage Segment:
Fifth Match: The BO$$ & Hug Connection vs. Dana Brooke & Ember Moon w/Titus Worldwide
Bayley and Brooke will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Bayley applies a side headlock. Bayley irish whips Brooke to the corner. Bayley tags in Sasha. BO$$ and Hug Connection are double teaming Brooke. Bayley delivers a Sliding Lariat. Sasha follows that with a Running Meteora. Brooke rolls herself out of the ring. Bayley applies an arm-bar. Moon with shots to the midsection of Bayley. Moon unloads a flurry of kicks. Bayley goes for a T-Bone Suplex, but Moon counters with a HeadScissors TakeOver. Bayley prevents Moon from making the tag to Brooke.
Bayley tags in Sasha. Moon kicks Sasha in the chest. Moon thrust kicks the midsection of Bayley. Moon with a SpringBoard Crossbody Block. Moon tags in Brooke. Brooke clotheslines Sasha. Sasha responds with a Big Boot. Sasha goes for a Corner Meteora, but Brooke ducks out of the way. Sasha fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Brooke negates The Bank Statement. Brooke decks Sasha with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Brooke is distracted by Titus Worldwide. Brooke goes for a HandSpring Back Elbow Strike, but Sasha ducks out of the way. Sasha rolls Brooke over to pickup the victory.
Winner: The BO$$ & Hug Connection via Pinfall
Bobby Lashley Backstage Interview:
Kevin Owens, Bobby Lashley and Jinder Mahal In-Ring Segment:
WWE Super Show Down Match Card:
1.) The Undertaker vs. Triple H
2.) John Cena & Bobby Lashley vs. Kevin Owens & Elias
3.) Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz. The winner will get a future WWE Championship opportunity
4.) The Shield vs. Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler in a 6-Man Tag Team Match
5.) Ronda Rousey & The Bella Twins vs. The Riott Squad in a 6-Woman Tag Team Match
6.) AJ Styles (c) vs. Samoa Joe For The WWE Championship
7.) Cedric Alexander (c) vs. Buddy Murphy For The WWE Cruiserweight Championship
WWE Hell in a Cell 2018 Match Card:
1.) Daniel Bryan & Brie Bella vs. The Miz & Maryse in a Mixed Tag Team Match
2.) AJ Styles (c) vs. Samoa Joe For The WWE Championship
3.) The New Day (c) vs. TBD For The WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship
4.) Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Alexa Bliss For The WWE Raw Women’s Championship
5.) Jeff Hardy vs. Randy Orton in a Hell in a Cell Match
6.) Roman Reigns (c) vs. Braun Strowman in a Hell in a Cell Match For The WWE Universal Championship
Next week's #RAW will be LEGENDARY, because @TripleH will respond to The #Undertaker, and @RealMickFoley will celebrate 20 YEARS of his iconic #HellInACell match… #HIAC pic.twitter.com/2RkyrrJGAg
— WWE (@WWE) September 4, 2018
Sixth Match: Braun Strowman w/Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler vs. Finn Balor
Balor starts things off with multiple leg kicks. Strowman grabs Balor by his throat. Strowman drops Balor with a shoulder tackle. Strowman goes for a Body Avalanche, but Balor ducks out of the way. Balor applies a sleeper hold. Strowman easily breaks free. Strowman HeadButts Balor. Strowman with a clubbing blow to the back of Balor. Balor is throwing haymakers at Strowman. Strowman with a Side Walk Slam. Strowman follows that with a Big Boot. Balor kicks Strowman in the jaw. Strowman catches Balor in mid-air. Strowman goes for The Running PowerSlam, but Balor counters with another sleeper hold. Balor lowers the rope which sends Strowman crashing to the outside. Balor with a Hesitation Dropkick. Balor rocks Strowman with a Flying Double Foot Stomp. Strowman is pissed.
Coming out of the commercial break, Strowman is picking Balor apart. Strowman drives his knee into the midsection of Balor. Strowman tosses Balor out of the ring. Balor delivers a SlingBlade on the floor. Balor is trying to create separation. Balor with a Running Dropkick. Balor applies his third sleeper hold of the match. Balor sends Strowman shoulder first to the steel ring post. Balor lands a SomerSault Plancha. Balor rocks Strowman with a Leaping Enzuigiri. Balor goes for The Coupe De Grace, but Strowman blocks it. Balor gets Strowman trapped in a Triangle Choke. Strowman hits a SpineBuster. Strowman plants Balor with The Running PowerSlam to pickup the victory.
Winner: Braun Strowman via Pinfall
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