Show: RAW
Location: Pittsburgh, PA at the CONSOL Energy Center
Date: March 14th, 2016
Airing Live On The USA Network
Welcome to the WWE RAW pre-show, and we are live on the WWE Network. Scott Stanford, Booker T, Corey Graves, and David Otunga hype what we will see tonight, which is The Undertaker confronting The McMahons. Also, The New Day will defend the tag team titles against Rusev and Alberto Del Rio.The panel discussed Triple H vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 32. WWE announced that Sami Zayn will wrestle The Miz on RAW.
Welcome to WWE Monday Night RAW. The New Day walk down to the ring to open the show. They cut a promo about bootyo’s and how fans can buy it. Xavier Woods says they stand here as the tag team champions, and it’s because New Day rocks.
WWE Tag Team Title Match: New Day © vs. Rusev and Alberto Del Rio.
Rusev and Big E started the match off. Rusev landed a series of strikes to Big E. Big E fired back with a clothesline then a torso submission. Rusev fought out of it and ate an elbow. Woods was tagged in and put the boots to Rusev. Big E was tagged back in but walked into a drop kick. Rusev tagged in Del Rio, who landed a super kick. Del Rio with a snap suplex for 2. Del Rio missed a tackle and Woods was tagged in. Woods with a series of clotheslines to Del Rio. Del Rio caught him with a kick to the head.
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We’re back Rusev in control of Woods. Moments later, Woods ducked a clothesline and hit a drop kick. He got a hot tag to Big E while Rusev got the tag from Del Rio. Big E with a suplex and another one to Del Rio. Big E hit a big splash then went for the Big Ending, but Rusev fought out and hit a spinning heel kick for 2. Rusev went for a powerbomb but it was blocked, and Big E tagged in Woods, who kneed him in the face and hit a DDT. Del Rio attacked him from behind. Del Rio hit Big E with a knee strike. Woods with a face buster to Del Rio. Rusev with a superkick to Woods for 2. Rusev went for the Accolade, but Kofi Kingston distracted him. Woods rolled up Rusev for the win.
Winners: New Day.
Post-match, League of Nations beat down The New Day. The New Day was laid out while LON stood tall.
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Dean Ambrose walks down to the ring. He cuts a promo about how close he was to beating Triple H at WWE Roadblock. He said that Triple H isn’t feeling too good about now. He said that HHH learned what happens when you don’t give him proper respect. Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman walk down to the ring. Heyman introduced himself and said that he is the only voice of reason to prevent Ambrose being beaten down by Lesnar. Ambrose said that he didn’t need protection from Lesnar. Ambrose dares Lesnar to come down to the ring. Heyman explained that he would love to see Lesnar destroy Ambrose tonight, but there’s a conflict. Heyman’s client, Lesnar, is involved in the main event of WrestleMania, and he cannot let Lesnar give the fans a taste of that main event now. Heyman begged Ambrose to stop provoking Lesnar. Heyman said that Ambrose is the only one who is willing to step in the ring with Lesnar. Ambrose said that Lesnar looks like he wants to fight right now. Heyman hyped Lesnar vs. Ambrose at WrestleMania 32. Heyman walked to the back while Lesnar walks to the ring. Ambrose has a crowbar in his hand. Lesnar and Ambrose never got into, and we cut to break.
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Singles Match: Ryback vs. Sin Cara.
They lock up and Ryback took him down with a headlock. Ryback beat him down. The crowd was dead for this match. Moments later, Cara fought back and hit a dive outside the ring taking out Ryback. Back in the ring, Ryback caught Cara and hit the Shell Shock twice for the win.
Winner: Ryback.
Post-match, Ryback challenged Kalisto to a US Title match at WrestleMania 32. Kalisto did not accept at the time. Ryback walked to the back.
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Stephanie McMahon walks down to the ring. Stephanie welcomed us into the show and praised HHH for defeating Dean Ambrose and vowed that he would defeat Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 32. She introduced him, and HHH walked out. HHH praised himself for beating Ambrose at WWE Roadblock and said that hope is not a strategy. The fans hope that Reigns and Ambrose can end The Authority. HHH said that hope will fade away. HHH explained that people lose hope about their dreams in life and how they don’t do anything to change it. HHH said that the fans were hoping that Reigns will put an end to The Authority at Mania by becoming WWE Champion. HHH promised to beat Reigns at WrestleMania because The Authority always win. Dolph Ziggler interrupts and walks down to the ring. Ziggler said that he knows his place and it’s in the ring busting his ass for the fans. Stephanie said that Ziggler didn’t know his role and said that Ziggler is good, but he isn’t that good. Ziggler said that he was not above fired. Ziggler said that he is tired of being threatened to be fired and how that can make someone not afraid of that. Ziggler said that he would not quit no matter what. Ziggler said he was tired of listening to them downplay the fans. Ziggler said that he and Ambrose were screwed by the system. Ziggler asked her to fire him. Triple H said that they’re not going to fire him because the fans like him. Triple H told Ziggler that he doesn’t have to be a loser and if Ziggler listens to the right people then he gets what he wants out of life. Ziggler said that he would never side with Triple H or his wife. Stephanie slaps him and said that Ziggler can have any WrestleMania match that he wants if he wins his match tonight. Ziggler said he would take on anyone. Stephanie booked Ziggler against HHH tonight.
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Singles Match: Sami Zayn vs. The Miz with Kevin Owens on commentary.
Zayn starts off the match with a series of arm drags. Miz rolled out of the ring to regroup. Miz sent Zayn into the apron and then the barricade, but Zayn reversed and hit a moonsault.
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We’re back with The Miz hitting a DDT for 2. Miz with a clothesline in the corner, but then walked into a series of clotheslines by Zayn. Zayn with a springboard crossbody for 2. Zayn then clotheslines Miz over the tope rope to the floor and hit an outside dive. Owens argues with Zayn and Miz attacks Owens from behind. Back in the ring, Miz with a back elbow but is distracted by Owens and Zayn hit a big boot for the win.
Winner: Zayn.
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LON cut a backstage promo about sending a message to The New Day. Sheamus challenged The New Day to a match at WrestleMania 32.
Tag Team Match: Brie Bella and Alicia Fox vs. Naomi and Tamina.
Lana walked down to the ring before the match. Naomi kicked Fox several times. Brie Bella got the tag and hit a series of kicks to Tamina. Brie with a drop kick to Tamina. Brie with a running knee strike to Tamina and then hit a head kick. Brie with the X-Factor to Tamina for 2. Brie was distracted by Lana and Tamina and Naomi hit a double team slam for two.
Winners: Tamina and Naomi.
The Social Outcasts plug Burger King in a backstage segment.
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Paige cuts a promo about making an impact at WrestleMania 32. Lana walked up and said that Paige can’t keep WWE titles or men. Paige said that Lana has no friends and bounces from man to man and that she’s never wrestled. Naomi and Tamina walk up. Naomi said that Paige shouldn’t make threats because she never knows who is listening.
Charlotte with Ric Flair cuts a backstage promo about facing Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks at WrestleMania 32. Charlotte said that she was there for Banks in NXT and how she doesn’t see Banks as a boss. As far as Lynch goes, Charlotte said that Lynch was socially awkward in NXT. Charlotte said that she was better than them. Charlotte will confront Lytch and Banks on SmackDown.
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Tag Team Match: The Usos vs. Social Outcasts with The Dudleys on commentary.
The Usos hit a series of super kicks to the Outcasts. Jimmy hit a splash to Dallas off the top rope for the win.
Winners: The Usos.
Mick Foley is shown talking with Dean Ambrose backstage. Foley said that he heard Ambrose was going to wrestle Lesnar. Foley said that Ambrose is going to get hurt by Lesnar. Foley asked Ambrose why he was taking on Lesnar. Ambrose asked Foley if he was scared when he was on top of the HIAC with Undertaker. Foley said yes but he kept going because he’s Mick Foley. Foley told Ambrose to take Lesnar to take Lesnar somewhere dark at WrestleMania. Foley took away the crowbar from Ambrose and gave him a box. Ambrose opened the box and pulled out a barbwire bat.
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Singles Match: Triple H vs. Dolph Ziggler.
They exchange headlocks then Ziggler hit a hip toss for 2. Triple H landed a knee strike then sent him into the barricade.
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We’re back with Triple H still in control of Ziggler. Triple H hit a knee strike for 2. Triple H followed up with a front suplex and then a knee drop for 2. Triple H sent Ziggler to the floor then into the steel steps. Back in the ring, Triple H hit a suplex then went for an elbow drop off the top rope, but Ziggler put his foot up and “The Game” fell down. Ziggler hit a forearm shot to Triple H then some clotheslines and a splash followed by a neck breaker. Ziggler with a series of right hands then went for a superkick but it was blocked, and Triple H went for the Pedigree but it was blocked, and Ziggler hit the Famasser for 2. Ziggler followed up with a DDT for 2. Ziggler ate a big boot and Triple H hit a spine buster. Ziggler hit a super kick out of nowhere for a near fall. Triple H shoved Ziggler off the apron and into the barricade. Back in the ring, Ziggler hit a back body drop. Triple H popped up and hit the Pedigree for the win.
Winner: Triple H.
Roman Reigns comes out from the stage and walks down to the ring. The fans booed Reigns. Reigns attacked Triple H and sent him into the barricade multiple times. Triple H retreats to the stage and Reigns walks him down. Reigns threw a tactical box at Triple H. They go backstage. Triple H is bleeding from the side of his head. Reigns then attacked security members. We cut to break.
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R-Truth dressed up as a penguin and asked Goldust if he would be his tag team partner. Goldust said no.
Chris Jericho walked down to the ring. He cuts a promo about AJ Styles and how he is Styles’ daddy. This leads to Neville walking down to the ring.
Singles Match: Neville vs. Chris Jericho.
Neville hit a series of kicks and Jericho threw a fit at ringside.
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We’re back with Jericho in control. Jericho was kicking Neville then rolled him up for 2. Jericho pushed the referee, and that caused a DQ.
Winner: Neville.
Post-match, Jericho told the fans to chant for AJ Styles. This led to Styles walking down to the ring and hit Jericho with a forearm shot. Styles stood over Jericho end the segment.
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Vince McMahon walks down to the ring and cuts a promo about Shane McMahon will be a shell of himself after WrestleMania 32 when he loses to Undertaker. Vince introduces The Undertaker. Vince told him to never put his hands on him again. Undertaker took off his jacket and hat. Vince apologized for telling him that. Vince said that he knows Undertaker doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty for the devil and how Undertaker doesn’t mind destroying Shane McMahon. This leads to Shane walking down to the ring. Vince told the fans to shut up. Shane told Vince that he is not what’s best for business anymore. Shane said that he planned to avoid Taker at Mania and wear him down. Shane said he would use his body as weapon. Undertaker said that it was still not going to be enough. Undertaker said that he has his hands are his weapon and his legacy. Shane said that he is shocked that Undertaker is being a puppet for Vince. Undertaker said that no one controls him. Shane said that he is Vince’s son, and Undertaker is Vince’s bitch. Undertaker picks him up, and they brawl. Vince shoves Shane into Taker and Taker chokeslams him. Taker went after Vince and Vince rolls out of the ring. Undertaker stands tall in the ring to close the show.
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