My WWE 2K20 Universe: WWE RAW (May.W2.19.Mon)

WWE RAW

Monday.May.Week 2.2019

Cincinnati, OH

CHAMPIONS

WWE UNIVERSAL CHAMPION: Roman Reigns (1x)(5 Defenses)(Since August.W4.2018.Monday)

WWE RAW WOMEN'S CHAMPION: Charlotte Flair (6x)(0 Defenses)(Since April.W2.2019.Sunday)

WWE UNITED STATES CHAMPION: Andrade (1x)(1 Defense)(Since Mar.W2.19.Sun)

WWE RAW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Aleister Black & Ricochet (1x)(4 Defenses)(Since March.W2.2019.Sunday)

WWE WOMEN'S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: The IIconics (Peyton Royce & Billie Kay)(1x)(0 Defenses)(Since April.W3.2019.Tuesday)

RAW POWER RANKINGS

1. Ricochet (WWE RAW Tag Team Champion/NXT Champion)

2. Aleister Black (WWE RAW Tag Team Champion)

3. Zelina Vega

4. Natalya

5. Scott Dawson

ANNOUNCEMENT: Mr. McMahon announces the wild card rule where three members of SmackDown LIVE will be allowed to come to RAW on a given occasion and Superstars from RAW will be allowed come to SmackDown LIVE on a given occasion.

SHOW OPENER PROMO

Drew McIntyre calls the new wild card rule “SmackDown presents RAW” and accuses Roman Reigns of moving to SmackDown LIVE via the Superstar Shake-up just to duck McIntyre. The Scottish Psychopath describes the ways that he would take down Reigns as The Big Dog appears and welcomes McIntyre to try those things by facing him in a match tonight.

Tensions don't take long to boil as Roman decides that he's heard enough of McIntyre and attacks him, prompting a brawl that McIntyre gets the better of!

Drew McIntyre vs Roman Reigns

PROMO BATTLE WINNER: N/A

NEXT: After Baron Corbin confronts Roman Reigns before he could leave the ring, The Lone Wolf vents his frustrations about the wild card rule possibly taking away opportunities away from him. Things heat up between two MITB opponents which prompts Mr. McMahon to make a match with The Big Dog having no problem pulling double duty tonight.

MATCH #1

Tag Team Match

Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins vs Baron Corbin & Bobby Lashley (w/Mr. McMahon)

WINNERS: N/A

Method: No Contest

Finish: Pier six brawl

MIDDLE CARD PROMO

When WWE Champion Jeff Hardy saw that Roman Reigns was coming to RAW tonight, he figured he'd come along as well. Daniel Bryan interrupts and says that he's come to RAW tonight to have a meeting of intellectual minds between Mr. McMahon and himself. What resulted is an opportunity for the WWE Championship tonight in which Bryan will promise to bow out of competing for the WWE Championship should he lose.

Jeff Hardy vs Daniel Bryan

PROMO BATTLE WINNER: Jeff Hardy

THIS PAST WEEKEND AT A WWE LIVE EVENT: The Miz found himself on the losing end of a beating at the hands of Shane McMahon and Bobby Lashley.

MATCH #2

Six-Man Tag Team Match

The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Lince Dorado & Gran Metalik) vs Cunningham, Gage Rage & Eric Ace

WINNERS: Cunningham, Gage Rage & Eric Ace

Method: Pinfall from Gage on Kalisto

Finish: Powerbomb

MIDDLE CARD PROMO

Before Sami Zayn can excoriate the WWE Universe, he is interrupted by Braun Strowman who leaves Sami laying!

Sami Zayn vs Braun Strowman

PROMO BATTLE WINNER: N/A

MATCH #3

BRAUN STROWMAN'S SPOT IN THE MEN'S MITB IS ON THE LINE

Normal Match

Braun Strowman vs Robert Roode

Mid-Match: Roode decides he's had enough of Braun and decides to leave. However, Strowman catches him on the entrance way and proceeds to manhandle Roode.

WINNER: N/A

Method: Double Count Out

Finish: N/A

THIS PAST WEEKEND AT A WWE LIVE EVENT: Andrade defeated AJ Styles in a non-title match. However, The Phenomenal One is still listed in the #1 spot in the rankings for the WWE United States Championship, as a result, Andrade will defend the title against Styles at Money in the Bank which upsets El Idolo.

NEXT: Nikki Cross has a message of violence for the RAW Women's Champion Charlotte Flair.

MATCH #4

Normal Match

Nikki Cross vs Devon Torres

WINNER: Nikki Cross

Method: Pinfall

Finish: The Purge

Post-match: Nikki is attacked by Charlotte, however, Nikki leaves Charlotte laying as well!

INTERVIEW: According to Daniel Bryan, Jeff Hardy's constant shilling of consumerism is a threat to everyone’s existence. Bryan will eliminate him for the future of humanity. He is here to correct the course of human history and become the Planet’s Champion.

MATCH #5

Tag Team Match

Aleister Black & Ricochet vs The Viking Raiders (Erik & Ivar)

WINNERS: The Viking Raiders (Erik & Ivar)

Method: Count Out from Erik on Ricochet

Finish: N/A

THE FIREFLY FUNHOUSE: Bray Wyatt asks what Mercy The Buzzard's ruckus is abou. and pulls Rambling Rabbit out of Mercy's box. Mercy says he despises that Rabbit as Bray teaches that it’s okay to express yourself either by painting or ripping something to shreds. Wyatt thinks Mercy should be rewarded with a picnic. Miserable looking children are shown sitting on the floor. Wyatt says he will always light the way as long as they let him in. Wyatt then cheerfully waves.

MATCH #6

Normal Match

Roman Reigns vs Drew McIntyre

Mid-Match: Elias interferes against Reigns!

WINNER: Roman Reigns

Method: Disqualification

Finish: Interference

MIDDLE CARD PROMO

The Usos challenge The Revival to a match who decline the challenge, citing The Usos' recent loss to Gallows and Anderson. The Revival use this reasoning to state how The Usos are undeserving of a match with “top guys” such as Dawson and Wilder. The Usos make fun of The Revival who answer by attacking Jimmy and Jey, leading to a brawl that The Usos get the better of!

Jimmy Uso vs Scott Dawson

PROMO BATTLE WINNER: N/A

INTERVIEW: WWE Champion Jeff Hardy talks about people thinking that him winning the WWE Championship was impossible. Hardy showed the world that the impossible is possible. Daniel Bryan says that he was going to correct the course of human history tonight? Not only will Jeff retain the WWE Championship, he’ll also send Bryan’s whining behind back to where he came from. Bryan will know exactly why he’s the WWE champion!

MATCH #7

Normal Match

Lars Sullivan vs No Way Jose

Pre-Match: No Way Jose is attacked by Sullivan!

WINNER: N/A

Method: No Contest

Finish: N/A

IN THE OFFICE OF MR. McMAHON: Mr. McMahon is on the phone talking about how much of a genius he is before reiterating that there will be three Wild Card Superstars on RAW and SmackDown LIVE per week. Elias did not count tonight since he was a guest of Shane McMahon's. The imposing Lars Sullivan walks in, so McMahon increases the number of Wild Card Superstars to four.

MAIN EVENT

WWE CHAMPIONSHIP

Normal Match

Jeff Hardy (c) vs Daniel Bryan

WINNER and NEW WWE CHAMPION: Daniel Bryan

Method: Submission

Finish: Heel Hook

NEWS
Daniel Bryan has won the WWE Championship!

Daniel Bryan has suffered a minor injury during his match. Although still cleared to compete, the threat of further injury should be a concern on this Superstar's mind.

FUN STAT: Jeff Hardy's reign outlasted the last five WWE Champions.