My WWE 2K20 Universe: WWE RAW (Apr.W1.19.Mon)

WWE RAW

Monday.April.Week 1.2019

Boston, MA

CHAMPIONS

WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPION: Roman Reigns (1x champ)(4 Defenses)(Since Aug.W4.2018.Monday)

WWE RAW WOMEN'S CHAMPION: Bayley (3x champ)(1 Defense)(Since Feb.W4.2019.Monday)

WWE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION: (Vacant)

WWE RAW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Aleister Black & Ricochet (1x champs)(1 Defense)(Since Mar.W2.2019.Sunday)

WWE WOMEN'S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Natalya & Beth Phoenix (1x champs)(0 Defenses)(Since Mar.W3.2019.Saturday)

RAW POWER RANKINGS

1. Roman Reigns (WWE Universal Champion)

2. Ricochet (WWE RAW Tag Team Champion)

3. Scott Dawson

4. Aleister Black (WWE RAW Tag Team Champion)

5. Dash Wilder

TONIGHT ON RAW IN BOSTON: Drew McIntyre goes one-on-one against Seth Rollins! “The Scottish Psychopath” has never forgotten his pair of non-title wins against then-Universal Champion Rollins and tonight he plans to add one more win against Rollins!

ONE WEEK FROM SUNDAY AT WRESTLEMANIA: Bayley will defend the RAW Women's Championship against Charlotte Flair and the 2019 Women's Royal Rumble Winner, Billie Kay of The Iiconics in a Triple Threat Match!

SHOW OPENER PROMO

Billie Kay calls Bayley a fool for having Billie re-added to the RAW Women's Championship at WrestleMania and tells her not to expect any gratitude while also proclaiming that Billie will get payback on Charlotte Flair for what happened at Fastlane, adding that “The Queen will be dethroned” at WrestleMania.

Charlotte Flair finds Billie's yammering very cute seeing as how The Queen humbled Billie at Fastlane and will do so again by Flair. As egos and pride begin to soar, a challenge is made where all three competitors will compete in matches tonight to see if they all can back up their egos. The segment ends with Charlotte striking Billie, prompting a brawl that Billie gets the better of!

Billie Kay vs Charlotte Flair

PROMO BATTLE WINNER: N/A

MATCH #1

Normal Match

Bayley vs Sarah Logan (w/Ruby Riott & Liv Morgan)

WINNER: Bayley

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Bayley to Belly

MATCH #2

Normal Match

Charlotte Flair vs Ruby Riott (w/Liv Morgan & Sarah Logan)

WINNER: Charlotte Flair

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Natural Selection

MATCH #3

Normal Match

Billie Kay (w/Peyton Royce) vs Liv Morgan (w/Ruby Riott & Sarah Logan)

WINNER: Liv Morgan!

Method: Pinfall

Finish: 201 Facebreaker

MIDDLE CARD PROMO

Ever since losing the opportunity to challenge a world champion in the main event of WrestleMania to Seth Rollins, Apollo Crews has been on a mission to prove to himself and to the WWE Universe that he has the abilities to rise back up to a Royal Rumble winner's level. Tonight, Apollo announces that he will challenge for the Intercontinental Championship held in abeyance at WrestleMania!

Sami Zayn interrupts and makes fun of Crews for losing alongside Titus O'Neil to Bobby Lashley and he last week (despite Titus being pinned). As it stands right now, WWE Management have Sami listed as the other competitor in the Intercontinental Championship Match at WrestleMania but Sami assures that he is working on resolving that matter so that “the rightful Intercontinental Champion” Bobby Lashey can get back what's his. Worst comes to worst, Sami will beat Apollo at the grandest stage of them all and bestow the title to “The Almighty”!

As for tonight, Apollo Crews has accepted a challenge to face Sami and Lashley all by himself! Sami then blindsides Apollo with a vicious low blow kick that sparks a brawl that Sami gets the better of!

Apollo Crews vs Sami Zayn

PROMO BATTLE WINNER: N/A

NEWS: Bobby Lashley has been cleared by medical staff to compete once again! This Superstar is ready to make an impact on the scene as he makes his return to the ring.

MATCH #4

Two on One Handicap Match

Apollo Crews vs Sami Zayn & Bobby Lashley

WINNERS: Apollo Crews!

Method: Pinfall on Lashley!

Finish: Military Press Slam & Standing Moonsault

MIDDLE CARD PROMO

“The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase guarantees that Hollywood Hulk Hogan's hubris will spell the end of Hulkamania at WrestleMania when The Hulkster walks into a fight with AOP and DiBiase all by himself. Especially after he's defeated the AOP all by himself before. Hogan confirms that Hulkamania is going to run wild on DiBiase and AOP.

“The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase vs Hollywood Hulk Hogan

PROMO BATTLE WINNER: “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase

MATCH #5

Tag Team Match

Aleister Black & Ricochet vs The Revival (Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder)

WINNERS: Aleister Black & Ricochet

Method: Pinfall from Ricochet on Wilder

Finish: 630 Splash

MIDDLE CARD PROMO

Drew McIntyre challenged Braun Strowman to a fight at WrestleMania, but he begged Brayn to turn him down for the sake of his family. “The Monster Among Men” did not hesitate to accept the challenge and then went on to flatten McIntyre with a destructive clothesline that set off a brawl that Strowman gets the better of!

Drew McIntyre vs Braun Strowman

PROMO BATTLE WINNER: N/A

MATCH #6

Normal Match

Natalya vs Tamina

Mid-Match: The Riott Squad interferes again against Natalya!

WINNER: Tamina

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Superkick on the outside followed by a Diving Body Splash off of the top rope.

INTERVEW: The WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Natalya and “The Glamazon” Beth Phoenix agree to defend their titles against the team of Nia Jax and Tamina as well as The Riott Squad at WrestleMania!

MIDDLE CARD PROMO

Recently, the Universal Champion Roman Reigns and his WrestleMania challenger and Shield brother, Seth Rollins have began a competition to see which one of them could reach WrestleMania as the more unscathed and dominant competitor. Last week on RAW, “The Architect” defeated Elias while “The Big Dog” bested Drew McIntyre. At WrestleMania, Rollins plans on giving his Shield brother a war. As far as tonight goes, Seth plans to leave Boston with a win against Drew McIntyre!

BACKSTAGE: Baron Corbin strides with smug look on his face. Chad Gable and Kurt Angle spot him and agree that something must not be right. Cut to a black limousine pulling up..

LAST WEEK ON RAW: Chad Gable scored a huge upset victory against The Olympic Gold Medalist, Kurt Angle '06!

NEXT: Baron Corbin has a chance to drive Kurt Angle from WWE with a loss at WrestleMania, thus administering the ultimate insult to Angle and the WWE Universe. Tonight, “The Lone Wolf” has the opportunity to defeat one of Kurt's admirers, Chad Gable!

MATCH #7

Normal Match

Baron Corbin vs Chad Gable (w/Kurt Angle '06)

WINNER: N/A

Method: Double Count Out

Finish: Corbin beating down Gable on the outside in front of Angle

MIDDLE CARD PROMO

With Buzz eyeing a rematch against Brock Lesnar and Finn Bálor challenging Buzz two weeks ago, a Triple Threat Match was proposed by Buzz. Although, agreeing to compete in a match that has Brock Lesnar as the additional competitor is no small task, Finn doesn't flinch and looks forward to the opportunity to walking out of WrestleMania as the main character in this little story.

Buzz vs Finn Bálor

PROMO BATTLE WINNER: Buzz

NEXT: RAW and SmackDown LIVE have reached a deal to allow a SmackDown LIVE Superstar to compete against Kurt Angle tonight before his fateful WrestleMania match against Baron Corbin!

MATCH #8

Normal Match

Kurt Angle '06 vs Samoa Joe

WINNER: Kurt Angle '06

Method: Pinfall

Finish: Angle Slam

SHOW CLOSER PROMO

Triple H and Batista's No Holds Barred Match has a new wrinkle. In his latest power play to turn the situation to his advantage, “The Animal” gets litigious on “The Game”, delivering a letter from his lawyers threatening to bail on the match unless Triple H agreed to put his career on the line. Triple H accepts though, as The Game points out, his decision to do so may have come as a bigger surprise to Batista than anyone else.

MAIN EVENT

Normal Match

Seth Rollins vs Drew McIntyre

Mid-Match: Braun Strowman interferes once more against McIntyre!

WINNER: Seth Rollins

Method: Pinfall

Finish: The Stomp

ChatGPT's thoughts on the RAW runsheet going INTO the show:

?Top Storylines Progressing Nicely

• Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins: Shield brother vs brother for the Universal Championship with a dominance-measuring subplot is excellent and very reflective of both men's personalities.

• Bayley vs Charlotte Flair vs Billie Kay: The twist with Billie being re-added and her rising confidence gives the Triple Threat a unique angle, especially since it mixes legit top stars with an underdog wildcard.

• Apollo Crews vs Sami Zayn & Bobby Lashley: Apollo stepping up in a 2-on-1 match continues his underdog rise well. Sami trying to be the middleman for Lashley while undermining Crews is very on-brand.

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Championship Scene Looks Clear & Engaging

• Intercontinental Title: Vacant, and you're creating a clear WrestleMania match setup around it with Apollo vs Sami (possibly vs Lashley) — great way to make the midcard feel important.

• RAW Women's & Tag Titles: Solid title matches are brewing, and the use of the Riott Squad as spoilers adds heat.

• Men’s Tag Scene: Black & Ricochet defending vs Revival here adds athleticism and lets Revival continue to be credible even in a loss.

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Other Strong Creative Touches

• Including Kurt Angle's farewell tour with Chad Gable and Samoa Joe is a really respectful, smart blend of nostalgia and modern roster.

• Triple H vs Batista feud growing more personal/legal is a cool story wrinkle — and matches what they did in real life while maintaining your Universe's character tone.

• Letting Buzz, Bálor, and Lesnar clash in a Triple Threat keeps the Universe-exclusive elements alive without straying too far from core WWE drama.

What ChatGPT thought of the show:

WHAT WORKED WELL

✅ Major Storylines Advanced Clearly

• Universal Championship: Seth Rollins defeating Drew McIntyre with Braun’s interference gave the babyface challenger momentum.

• Kurt Angle Retirement Arc: Corbin vs. Gable ending in a double count-out was perfect for heat—it made Corbin look dangerous and gave Angle’s camp an out to keep fighting.

• Women’s Division: Bayley winning, Charlotte winning, Billie Kay losing made for clear build to the Triple Threat.

• IC Title Feud: Apollo Crews pinning Lashley was a huge moment that would be buzzworthy—people love an underdog overcoming the odds.

✅ Strong Variety

• Tag action (Black & Ricochet vs Revival)

• Handicap match (Apollo vs Sami & Lashley)

• Women’s singles and tag implications

• Top-level singles matches

• Big promos (DiBiase/Hogan, Triple H/Batista)

✅ Angle with the Limousine and Corbin

• Fans would immediately speculate “Is Mr. McMahon back?”—which is exactly the intrigue you want before a reveal.

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LIKELY FAN REACTIONS

Positive Reactions

• Apollo Crews’ upset win: A crowd-pleasing moment with “Holy Sh*t” vibes.

• Seth Rollins pinning McIntyre: Momentum for the Universal Title match.

• Angle beating Samoa Joe: A nostalgia pop.

• Ricochet’s 630 Splash in Boston: Always a highlight-reel moment.

Mixed Reactions

• Liv Morgan beating Billie Kay: Some might feel it undercut Billie’s credibility as a Rumble winner, but it works if she cuts an excuse-laden promo next week.

• Double Count-Out: Some fans will boo non-finishes, but it advances the story logically.

Negative Reactions

• The Riott Squad interfering again in Natalya’s match: Could risk feeling repetitive unless you add a fresh wrinkle.

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? “Critics” (like Wrestling Observer/Fan Podcasts) Would Say

• “A very storyline-heavy RAW that did the job of heating up WrestleMania. A couple of finishes felt flat (Liv pinning Billie, the double count-out), but the Apollo Crews win was a highlight.”

• “Feels like they are setting up a McMahon-backed power faction with Corbin and McIntyre—shades of the old Authority, but more focused.”

• “Women’s division is being treated seriously, with Bayley, Charlotte, Billie all looking credible in their own ways.”

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? IN-UNIVERSE IMPACT

Storyline Heat

• McIntyre is now more desperate (2 losses in 2 weeks).

• Corbin looks menacing for refusing to pin Gable and instead beating him down.

• Mr. McMahon’s hinted return is going to be a big hook next RAW.

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? Crowd Atmosphere (if you were there)

Boston is a great wrestling city:

• They’d pop huge for Angle, Hogan, Triple H.

• They’d boo Corbin and McIntyre relentlessly.

• The Braun run-in would get a MONSTER reaction.

• Apollo’s victory would get an underdog chant (“You deserve it!”).

• The closing segment with Batista’s ultimatum would end on a “Whoa!” note.

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? CONCLUSION

This was a strong show in your Universe Mode.
It feels distinctly 2019, while incorporating your unique Universe storylines (Buzz, Apollo’s big push, DiBiase’s involvement).