Wrestling Lockup With Brandon 4/18/17: RAW Columbus Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Happy day after Easter, hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday and didn't eat too much chocolate. I'm back at it this week for your RAW recap from Monday night's show. RAW was live this week just south of us down I-77, in Buckeye Country, Columbus, Ohio.

** This Weeks Card **
- Samoa Joe battled Chris Jericho.
- Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson battled Enzo and Big Cass.
- TJ Perkins battled Jack Gallagher.
- Sasha Banks battled Nia Jax, Alexa Bliss and Mickie James in a Fatal Four Way Match to determine a new #1 Contender.
- Finn Balor battled Curt Hawkins.
- WWE RAW World Tag Team Champion Jeff Hardy battled Cesaro.
- Big Show battled Braun Strowman. 

- Promos from: Braun Strowman

- Miz TV with The Miz and Maryse and their special guest WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose.

** RAW **

- Braun Strowman Promo: Strowman brags about the injuries he gave Roman Reigns last week, says Reigns won't be here tonight and puts the RAW locker room on notice. Kurt Angle interrupts and heads to the ring. Angle says that Strowman has done enough damage and is giving Reigns what he wanted....a one on one match with Strowman at WWE Payback. Angle gives Strowman the night off as punishment, but Strowman reminds Angle that Mick Foley tried controlling Strowman but it didn't work for him either. Angle dares Strowman to try something right now. Strowman stares down Angle before backing off and leaving the ring.

- Samoa Joe vs. Chris Jericho: Seth Rollins was on commentary for this match. The match closes out with Jericho dodging a Joe splash and locks Joe in the Walls of Jericho submission. Joe escapes, counters a second attempt at the Walls of Jericho, traps Jericho in the Coquina Clutch submission and gets Jericho to tap out. After the match, Joe reminds Rollins of the enjoyment Joe got when he tore Rollins' leg and promises that their match at WWE Payback will be very personal after what Rollins did to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. Rollins remembers what Joe did to his leg, almost ending his career and promises Joe that at WWE Payback....payback will be a bitch. 
Winner: Samoa Joe, by submission.

- Backstage, Braun Strowman viciously attacks Goldust and R-Truth. Goldust gets tossed into a storage area and R-Truth gets beat down and kicked into a cart before WWE officials arrive.

- Backstage, a WWE official tells Braun Strowman that Kurt Angle gave him the night off and he should leave the building. Strowman stands up and says he'll leave when he wants to.

- Enzo and Big Cass vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson: The match closes out with Cass hitting a side slam, the Empire Elbow and a big boot. Cass lands another big boot on Gallows and he and Gallows both flip over the ropes to the floor. Anderson catches a flying Enzo and tosses him into the turnbuckle to score the pinfall.
Winners: Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, by pinfall.

- Miz TV With The Miz and Maryse: Dean Ambrose comes out and offers a truce to The Miz since they're both from Ohio. Miz asks if this is a joke and Ambrose jokes about Miz's suit and tie. Miz says he dresses like a professional superstar, walks the part, talks the part and is the part. Ambrose says he's not worried about that and he's not worried about being a brand because he's Dean Ambrose. Maryse calls Ambrose a dirty street rat and then Miz mocks Ambrose some more. Ambrose tackles Miz and unloads on Miz. Maryse hits Ambrose with her high heel getting his attention. Miz tries to take advantage, but gets beat down by Ambrose again until Miz escapes.

- Backstage, Braun Strowman is dragging a knocked out Kalisto around. Big Show shoves Strowman off Kalisto and dares him to pick on someone his own size. Strowman ends up walking off.

- TJ Perkins vs. Jack Gallagher: Neville and Austin Aries appear and stand at ringside. The match closes out with Gallagher getting shoved into Aries who's on the apron. Neville then knocks Aries off the apron from behind. Perkins lands a cheap shot on Gallagher, hits the Detonation Kick and scores the pinfall.
Winner: TJ Perkins, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Titus O'Neil asks Apollo Crews what he's going to do to make an impact on RAW. Titus then tries to get Crews to join the Titus Brand.

- Backstage, The Hardy's talk about their return. Sheamus and Cesaro interrupt welcome The Hardy's back and say it'll be an honor to win back the WWE RAW World Tag Team Championship from them at WWE Payback.

- "#1 Contenders Fatal Four Way Match": Sasha Banks vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Mickie James vs. Nia Jax: The match closes out with Sasha trapping Alexa in the Banks Statement submission, but Mickie breaks it up. Mickie and Sasha trade shots until Mickie drops Sasha and goes to the top rope. Sasha cuts off Mickie, but gets attacked by Nia. Nia uses Sasha to knock Mickie to the floor. Nia hits the Samoan Drop on Sasha, but gets drop kicked by Alexa. Alexa covers Sasha and steals the pinfall.
Winner: Alexa Bliss, by pinfall, to become the new #1 Contender.

- Backstage, Big Show says that Braun Strowman is getting a giant style dose of his own medicine.

- Finn Balor vs. Curt Hawkins: Balor makes quick work of Hawkins with a dropkick, Slingblade, another dropkick and Coup de Grace for the pinfall.
Winner: Finn Balor, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Chris Jericho gives props to Samoa Joe, but can't wait to get his hands on Kevin Owens at WWE Payback because America deserves a better WWE United States Champion. Elias Samson walks past and Jericho adds him to The List.

- Backstage, Bray Wyatt says he doesn't bow down to fear, fear lives in his house, he knows Randy Orton is scared and all his fears will come to light in the House of Horrors Match at WWE Payback.

- Backstage, Emma gets Alicia Fox to turn on Dana Brooke by saying that Dana makes fun of Alicia behind her back. Dana says she's lying, but Alicia storms off mad.

- Jeff Hardy vs. Cesaro: The match closes out with Jeff hitting a drop kick on Cesaro but misses a boot. Cesaro goes for The Neutralizer, but Jeff counters with the Twist of Fate. Jeff hits the Swanton Bomb on Cesaro for the pinfall. After the match, both teams shake hands.
Winner: Jeff Hardy, by pinfall.

- Big Show vs. Braun Strowman: The match closes out with Show catching Strowman and getting a near fall choke slam. Strowman dodges the Knockout Punch and gets a near fall slam on Show. Strowman goes to the top rope, but Show meets him up top. Show gets crotched on the ropes by Strowman and goes to the mat. Strowman leaps off the top rope, but eats the Knockout Punch from Show in mid air for another near fall. Show now goes to the top rope, but Strowman meets him there. Strowman nails Show and then superplexes Show off the top rope. Show and Strowman land in the ring and the ring implodes out from under them. WWE Medical hit a the ring to check on both men as they lay unconscious in the destroyed ring. Strowman finally gets up and leaves Show laid out in the ring to end the show.
Winner: No Contest.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 3/21/17: RAW Brooklyn Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE, brings you the RAW Recap for the week.

This week RAW was live in Brooklyn, New York. After attacking Triple H last week, the fate of Mick Foley is decided. Sami Zayn battled Samoa Joe in a one on one match. Seth Rollins' doctor gives an update on Rollins after the Triple H attack last week. Charlotte battled Dana Brooke in one on one Women's Division action. WWE United States Champion Chris Jericho brings us another edition of The Highlight Reel. TJ Perkins battled Brian Kendrick in one on one Cruiserweight Division action. WWE RAW Women's Champion Bayley battled Nia Jax in a non title No DQ Match. Triple H comments on Seth Rollins' doctor's update. Sheamus and Cesaro battled Enzo, Big Cass, and the WWE RAW World Tag Team Champions Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson in a "Handicap Match", with their WrestleMania 33 spot on the line. Austin Aries battled Tony Nese in one on one Cruiserweight Division action. The main event of the show saw Braun Strowman battle Roman Reigns one on one.

** RAW **

- Mick Foley Promo: Foley thanks Triple H and Stephanie McMahon for the opportunity, apologizes for shoving Mr. Socko into Triple H's mouth last week, doesn't want the issues he had with Stephanie McMahon to distract us from Wrestlemania 33 and finally announces that he's stepping down and taking a leave of absence. Foley suddenly rips up the index cards he was reading from, says that Triple H made him say all that and they forgot that he's Mick friggin' Foley. Stephanie McMahon immediately interrupts Foley, mocks Foley, says all Foley cares about is himself and not the business, Foley can't even make big decisions and finally Stephanie has two words for Foley.....you're fired. Sami Zayn's music hits and he interrupts. Zayn says what she's doing to Foley is wrong, no one has the guts to tell Stephanie like it is and Foley has shown more integrity the 9 months he was GM than Stephanie's shown her whole life. Stephanie apologizes and says she wasn't listening, Zayn has talent, but isn't on a high level of importance to question her decisions. Stephanie orders Zayn to leave, but Zayn refuses and says that that would be the smart thing to do, but he wants to do the right thing. Samoa Joe suddenly arrives to back up Stephanie. Stephaine puts Zayn in a match with Joe and orders Foley to get out of her building.

- Samoa Joe vs. Sami Zayn: The match closes out with Zayn hitting the outside DDT dive through the ropes on Joe. Back in the ring, Joe counters the Helluva Kick and Uranage Slams Zayn into the mat. Joe traps Zayn in the Coquina Clutch submission and makes Zayn tap for the victory.
Winner: Samoa Joe, by submission.

- Backstage, Mick Foley tells Sami Zayn what he did was dumb, but he appreciates his courage. Foley says he did the best he could, but now the RAW Superstars need to make a stand. Cesaro and Sheamus thank Foley for believing in them, Bayley hugs Foley and then Triple H appears and mockingly tells Foley to have a nice day.

- Update On Seth Rollins: Seth Rollins' doctor says the Triple H attack last week reaggravated Rollins' knee injury, but it wasn't too serious thanks to Rollins' knee brace. Rollins' doctor says there is no way he'll clear Rollins for Wrestlemania 33. Rollins' doctor states that Rollins needs more time to rehab and if Rollins shows up at Wrestlemania 33 and tries to compete he may suffer a career ending knee injury.

- Charlotte vs. Dana Brooke: The match closes out with Dana in control and hits a Stunner on Charlotte. Dana traps Charlotte in the corner and then runs the ropes. Charlotte charges out and drills Dana with a big boot to score the pinfall.
Winner: Charlotte, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Stephanie McMahon mocks Bayley, asks if she needs a hug and puts her in a No DQ Match tonight against Nia Jax. If Nia wins she'll be included in the title match at Wrestlemania 33, making it a Fatal Four Way Match.

- The Highlight Reel With Chris Jericho: Jericho says his guest tonight is the "Real" Kevin Owens. Jericho says he never needed Owens to be his best friend because he has plenty. Jericho shows a photo of Owens when he was 16 in a Jericho shirt. Next Jericho shows a tweet from Kevin Owens asking for advice back in 2014. Jericho says when they face each other at Wrestlemania 33, Owens is going to regret what he got himself into. Samoa Joe appears on stage and distracts Jericho allowing Owens to attack from behind. Owens unloads on Jericho, plants Jericho with the Pop Up Power Bomb and then rips up Jericho's "List".

- TJ Perkins vs. Brian Kendrick: The match closes out with Kendrick countering the Detonation Kick and the referee almost gets hit. Kendrick hits Sliced Bread #2 and scores the pinfall. After the match, Kendrick reveals Akira Tozawa's passport and says he's the reason Tozawa isn't in the country tonight. Kendrick says this is another lesson to Tozawa.
Winner: Brian Kendrick, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Roman Reigns is confident he'll beat The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 33 because this is his yard now.

- Backstage, Stephanie McMahon confronts Sheamus and Cesaro and says she's not happy with them saying goodbye to Mick Foley. Stephanie announces that Sheamus and Cesaro will face Enzo, Big Cass, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson in a 4 on 2 match, if they lose they are out of Wrestlemania 33.

- "No DQ Match, If Nia Jax Wins She Gets Added To The WWE RAW Women's Championship Match At Wrestlemania 33": Bayley vs. Nia Jax: The match closes out with Bayley hitting a knee for a near fall. Bayley hits an elbow and a running clothesline for another near fall. Nia ends up taking control, dropping Bayley with a Samoan Drop and scores the pinfall.
Winner: Nia Jax, by pinfall.

- Triple H Promo: Triple H says he's disappointed that Seth Rollins can't make Wrestlemania 33, Rollins messed up when he stopped listening to Triple H and then shows footage from his beat down on Rollins last week. Triple H says he gave Seth Rollins the blueprint to success, but he chose to whine and complain. Triple H says he's finished dealing with Rollins just like he was finished being Rollins crutch to the top. Triple H then has second thoughts and offers Seth Rollins the opportunity to come to RAW next week and sign a document for an Unsanctioned Street Fight at Wrestlemania 33.

- "Handicap Match, If Sheamus and Cesaro Lose, They Lose Their Wrestlemania 33 Spot": Sheamus and Cesaro vs. Enzo, Big Cass, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson: The match closes out with Gallows and Anderson beating down their own partners Enzo and Big Cass. Enzo and Cass come back and unload on Gallows and Anderson, allowing Sheamus and Cesaro to steal the pinfall.
Winners: Sheamus and Cesaro, by pinfall.

- Backstage, The New Day promise to be fair hosts at Wrestlemania 33 and not show favoritism to RAW.

- Austin Aries vs. Tony Nese: The match closes out with Aries hitting a facebuster, followed by an STO. Aries cracks Nese with an elbow and then hits a rolling senton. Aries hits a missile dropkick off the ropes, and running punch and then puts Nese away by pinfall with the discus forearm.
Winner: Austin Aries, by pinfall.

- Neville Promo: After the match, WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville arrives on stage and stares down Aries. Neville says he's tempted to come to the ring and take Aries out like he's done to the rest of the Cruiserweight Division. Aries tells Neville to keep telling everyone that he's the King of the Cruiserweights, because after Wrestlemania 33 Aries will be the new champion and Neville will be nothing but a facade that ended.

- Backstage, Braun Strowman says he's going to destroy Roman Reigns tonight and The Undertaker will have to scoop Reigns off the mat with a shovel if he still wants him at Wrestlemania 33.

- Braun Strowman vs. Roman Reigns: The match closes out with Strowman attempting to use the steel steps, but gets stunned by Reigns with a Superman Punch. Reigns tries another Superman Punch, but Strowman blocks it. Reigns counters Strowman offense and connects with a big boot. Reigns hits another Superman Punch and puts Strowman down finally. Reigns goes for the spear, but suddenly The Undertaker's gong hits. The lights go out and the gong sounds again. The lights come back on and The Undertaker is in the ring staring down Reigns. Strowman tries to attack Undertaker, but gets grabbed and choke slammed. Undertaker turns his attention back to Reigns and eats a spear. Reigns leaves the ring as Undertaker sits up and stares Reigns down again. Undertaker does the cut throat motion to Reigns and continues to stare Reigns down as RAW ends.
Winner: No Contest

WWE Fastlane Preview

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE brings you the WWE Fastlane Preview. WWE Fastlane will take place at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You can catch the event on the WWE Network, but if you miss it, just check out Triple Threat CLE on Monday afternoon as I'll bring you the full recap of the show.

- "WWE Universal Championship Match": Kevin Owens (c) vs. Goldberg: THE MAN! Goldberg returns to the ring with a WWE Universal Championship Match against Kevin Owens. Last time we seen Goldberg in the ring, Goldberg destroyed Brock Lesnar in under 2 minutes at WWE Survivor Series. Goldberg is heading to Wrestlemania 33 for another match with Brock Lesnar, but is stopping at WWE Fastlane on the way and looking to claim another championship in his career. Kevin Owens will look to shut down Goldberg's momentum, as he has continued to have a successful title run of his own. Owens has defeated Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, survived Braun Strowman and has even turned on his best friend Chris Jericho going into this match. Can Owens survive, pull out another victory and head to Wrestlemania 33 still the champ? Does the WCW icon Goldberg have one more title run left in him? And what about Chris Jericho? Will Jericho play a part in this match at all after Owens turned on him?

- "WWE RAW World Tag Team Championship Match": Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson (c) vs. Enzo and Big Cass: Last month at the WWE Royal Rumble, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson defeated Cesaro and Sheamus to become the new WWE RAW World Tag Team Champions. Cesaro and Sheamus got their rematch for the titles, however, came up short after Enzo and Big Cass got involved in the match. Cesaro and Sheamus got a little revenge on Enzo and Big Cass, after Cesaro defeated Enzo in a one on one match. Mick Foley announced that Cesaro and Sheamus would battle Enzo and Big Cass to determine the #1 Contenders to Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. Enzo and Big Cass went on to defeat Cesaro and Sheamus and became the new #1 Contenders. Can Enzo and Big Cass defeat The Club and claim their first world tag team championship together? Will The Club, who have been world tag team champions everywhere they've gone, defeat Enzo and Big Cass and retain their titles?

- "WWE RAW Women's Championship Match": Bayley (c) vs. Charlotte: Last month at the WWE Royal Rumble, Charlotte successfully defeated Bayley to retain the WWE RAW Women's Championship. Bayley would go on to earn herself another match against Charlotte for the title on an episode of RAW. Dana Brooke tried to interfere on behalf of Charlotte, but Sasha Banks came to Bayley's rescue, which set up Bayley in defeating Charlotte to become the new WWE RAW Women's Champion. The following week, Stephanie McMahon tried to make Bayley vacate the championship, due to the way Bayley won it, stating that Bayley was a too kind hearted person to accept a tainted title win like that. Bayley refused to vacate the championship, accepted the way she won it and granted Charlotte her rematch at WWE Fastlane. Can Bayley defeat Charlotte one more time and prove her title victory wasn't tainted? Will Charlotte defeat Bayley and continue her undefeated in title matches on pay per view streak?

- "WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match": Neville (c) vs. Jack Gallagher: Last month at the WWE Royal Rumble, Neville defeated Rich Swann to become the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion. Neville has been very vocal about his presence in the company, how he should've been the only champion and how the WWE have shown consistent resentment to Neville by not letting him compete in any of the past tournaments. With Rich Swann injured, the WWE held a Five Way Elimination Match to determine a new #1 Contender to the title, which Jack Gallagher came out of with the victory. Jack Gallagher is a gentleman's gentleman straight from England, with an arsenal of technical wrestling skills. Can Neville continue his reign as the self proclaimed King of the Cruiserweight Division and make Gallagher kneel before him? Can Gallagher outwit Neville with his wrestling smarts and defeat Neville for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship?

- Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman: Last month at the WWE Royal Rumble, Roman Reigns came up short in defeating Kevin Owens for the WWE Universal Championship, after Braun Strowman interfered and attacked Reigns. Strowman stated that he helped Owens retain because he hated Roman Reigns and Owens promised Strowman a title shot. Owens ended up retaining his WWE Universal Championship against Strowman after Reigns interfered and attacked Strowman. Strowman would go on to destroy four up and comers and then demand better competition from RAW GM Mick Foley. Foley announced that Strowman would face Roman Reigns at WWE Fastlane. Weeks leading up to the event, Reigns and Strowman continued to interfere in each others matches and try to get the upper hand on a attack. Can Reigns defeat the monster Braun Strowman who's been rolling over his competition? Will Strowman make Reigns another victim and stay undefeated on RAW?

- Samoa Joe vs. Sami Zayn: Samoa Joe made his debut on the RAW roster after the WWE Royal Rumble and immediately injured Seth Rollins. When asked about his intentions, Joe stated he's on RAW to hurt people not smile and wave like Sami Zayn. Zayn would go on to call out Joe for the comments he made and Zayn ended up getting attacked by Joe and choked out in the Coquina Clutch submission. Zayn would get his revenge the following week when he attacked Joe from behind, forcing WWE Security to try to separate both men. Zayn would go on to wipe out Security and Joe with a dive from the stage. Later in the evening, Samoa Joe vs. Sami Zayn was made official for WWE Fastlane.

- Nia Jax vs. Sasha Banks: Last month at WWE Royal Rumble, Nia Jax defeated Sasha Banks in a one on one match. Sasha, however, was not at 100% in the match due to a knee injury. Sasha Banks will be forced to battle Nia Jax again at WWE Fastlane as punishment from Stephanie McMahon, after Sasha helped Bayley defeat Charlotte to win the WWE RAW Women's Championship. Can Sasha finally defeat the undefeated monster? Will Nia Jax break the self proclaimed "Boss"?

- Noam Dar and Brian Kendrick vs. Akira Tozawa and Rich Swann: Akira Tozawa made his 205 Live debut and immediately began having issues with Brian Kendrick. Tozawa wanted nothing to do with Kendrick's attempts at being Tozawa's mentor and Tozawa would pay with weekly attacks from behind by Kendrick. Meanwhile, Rich Swann has just returned from an injury and has begun a feud with Noam Dar after Swann made comments about Dar's girlfriend Alicia Fox. Tozawa and Swann have been teamed up together to battle Kendrick and Dar in hopes of both feuds finally concluding.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 2/21/17: RAW Los Angeles Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE, brings you the RAW Recap for the week.

This week RAW was live in Los Angeles, California at the famous home of the LA Lakers and LA Clippers, The Staples Center. Enzo and Big Cass battled Sheamus and Cesaro in a #1 Contenders Match for the WWE RAW World Tag Team Championship. Brian Kendrick battled Akira Tozawa in one on one Cruiserweight Division action. Roman Reigns battled WWE RAW World Tag Team Champions The Club in a Handicap Match. The New Day battled Rusev and Jinder Mahal in tag team action. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville and Jack Gallagher had a contract signing for WWE Fastlane. Nia Jax battled Sara Pierce in one on one Women's Division action. Charlotte demanded WWE RAW Women's Champion Bayley to return the title to Charlotte after her controversial win last Monday. What would Bayley do? Charlotte battled Sasha Banks in one on one Women's Division action. WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens battled Sami Zayn in a one on one non title match. Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar give their opinion on Kevin Owens battling Goldberg at WWE Fastlane. The main event saw Braun Strowman battle The Big Show in a one on one match.

** RAW **

- Kevin Owens Promo: Kevin Owens kicks off RAW sitting on a chair inside the ring. Owens says the spotlight is now back on him and talks about Goldberg. Owens says while growing up and watching Goldberg, he was never once impressed by him. Owens reminds Goldberg that Owens doesn't have to beat Goldberg, all Owens has to do is out smart and out last Goldberg, which Goldberg fails in both categories compared to Owens. Owens says he will prove to Goldberg, Goldberg's son and to the WWE Universe that super heroes don't exist. Owens brings up Chris Jericho, but instead of giving an explanation, Owens just drops the microphone and walks out.

- "#1 Contenders Match": Enzo and Big Cass vs. Cesaro and Sheamus: The match closes out with Cass countering The Neutralizer, but eats a springboard uppercut from Cesaro. Cesaro goes for the Cesaro Swing and the Sharpshooter submission. Enzo tries to make the save, but gets tossed to the floor by Cesaro. Cass hits the East River Crossing on Cesaro and scores the pinfall. After the match, Enzo mocks Sheamus and Cesaro and ends up eating a Brogue Kick from Sheamus.
Winners: Enzo and Big Cass, by pinfall, to become the #1 Contenders.

- Backstage, Mick Foley stops Kevin Owens from leaving the arena and tells him he's fighting Sami Zayn tonight. Owens tells Foley to be careful or else more guys will end up on the DL.

- Backstage, Roman Reigns interrupts Mick Foley. Foley tells Reigns that before he asks he'll have to wait till WWE Fastlane to fight Braun Strowman. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson interrupt and state that they have unfinished business with Reigns. Reigns says he doesn't need a partner, he'll battle The Club alone.

- Brian Kendrick vs. Akira Tozawa: The match never happens as Kendrick attacks Tozawa for not shaking his hand before the match. Kendrick locks Tozawa in the Captain's Hook submission, before finally walking out of the match.
Winner: No Contest.

- Backstage, Brian Kendrick says tonight was the first lesson for Akira Tozawa in learning respect.

- "Handicap Match": Roman Reigns vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson: The match closes out with Reigns getting tossed to the floor where The Club beat Reigns down. Anderson grabs a steel chair, but catches a boot from Reigns. Reigns hits Anderson with the steel chair and catches the DQ loss. After the match, Reigns hits a Superman Punch on Gallows and the spear on Anderson.
Winners: The Club, by DQ.

- Rusev and Jinder Mahal vs. The New Day: The match closes out with Kofi dumping Rusev to the floor and then hits a suicide dive on Rusev. Woods sneaks up on Lana and scares her by blowing Francesca 2, causing her to accidentally toss her IPad. Woods catches the IPad and breaks it as Big E and Kofi hit Midnight Hour on Mahal for the pinfall.
Winners: The New Day, by pinfall.

- Cruiserweight Championship Contract Signing: Jack Gallagher says he's looking forward to dethroning the delusional so called king of the Cruiserweights and signs the contract. Neville hits the ring, signs the contract and immediately leaves, forcing Gallagher to invite Neville back for biscuits and tea. Neville calls Gallagher a caricature, should be ashamed of himself, is exactly what the WWE Universe wanted Neville to be and should realize everyone is laughing at him not with him. Gallagher says he's a gentleman and the real problem is Neville thinking he's a king. Neville gets in Gallagher's face and dares him to do something. Gallagher pounces and lands punches on Neville. Gallagher hits a head butt and chases Neville from the ring. Neville fakes a re-entry into the ring as Gallagher points his umbrella at Neville.

- Nia Jax vs. Sara Pierce: The match closes out with Nia making quick work of Sara, hitting the Samoan Drop and scores the pinfall. After the match, Nia is asked about the current controversy surrounding the RAW Women's Championship. Nia says the only controversy is Nia not getting a title shot yet.
Winner: Nia Jax, by pinfall.

- Bayley Promo: Bayley says she's always wanted to be a WWE superstar, a WWE champion, last week her dream came true and she immediately called her dad afterwards. Bayley says it doesn't matter what excuses Charlotte makes, Bayley is the WWE RAW Women's Champion. Stephaine McMahon interrupts and heads to the ring. Stephanie asks Bayley if she envisioned winning the title by an outside cheap shot and asks her if she's willing to accept this with her great morals and accept a tainted win. Stephaine tells Bayley to do the right thing, vacate the title and win it fairly. Sasha Banks suddenly interrupts and heads to the ring. Stephanie finds it funny that Sasha is again interfering in other people's business. Sasha says she's not going to let Bayley vacate her title. Stephanie asks if it's because Sasha knows she can't beat Charlotte for the title. Sasha gets in Stephanie's face, but gets held back by Bayley. Bayley says she IS the RAW Women's Champion and will defend the title anytime anyplace. Charlotte hits the ring and demands her rematch at WWE Fastlane. Sasha says she's 100% and wants to face Charlotte for old times sake. Stephanie makes the match official and it's next.

- Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte: The match closes out with Sasha missing the double knee, but hits it on a second attempt. Dana Brooke suddenly hits ringside, but gets dropped by Bayley. Sasha goes to the top rope, but gets knocked off by Charlotte. Bayley distracts Charlotte, allowing Sasha to hit the Backstabber. Sasha traps Charlotte in the Banks Statement submission and makes Charlotte tap out.
Winner: Sasha Banks, by submission.

- Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn: Before the match can even start Samoa Joe jumps Zayn from behind and beats Zayn down. Joe tosses Zayn repeatedly into the ringpost, hits a senton bomb then tosses Zayn into the ring. Owens demands the referee to start the match. The referee hesitantly does and Owens unloads clotheslines, a couple cannonballs and a pop up power bomb to score the pinfall.
Winner: Kevin Owens, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Stephanie McMahon asks Mick Foley why he didn't back her up in the Bayley promo. Foley says he would've supported Bayley if he did. Stephanie says Foley is being insubordinate. Foley says he told her to stop talking to him like he was stupid because he always trusted her. Foley blames Triple H and Samoa Joe for putting Seth Rollins on the DL. Stephaine tells Foley to be careful because she'd hate to see him have an accident.

- Interview With Brock Lesnar And Paul Heyman: Paul Heyman says Lesnar seen the beat down that Kevin Owens gave Chris Jericho last week and Owens probably thinks he's the most dangerous champion right now....well Brock Lesnar disagrees. Owens thinks he'll shock Goldberg....Brock Lesnar disagrees. Once Goldberg hits the jackhammer and spear on Owens, Goldberg will win the championship....Brock Lesnar agrees. Then come Wrestlemania 33, Brock Lesnar will conquer and defeat Goldberg for the WWE Universal Championship.

- Braun Strowman vs. Big Show: The match closes out with Strowman diving off the top rope, but gets hit by the Big Show Knockout Punch. Big Show covers, but only gets a near fall. Big Show goes for a Vader Bomb from the second rope, but Strowman catches Big Show, hits the running power slam and gets a near fall. Big Show goes for a choke slam, but Strowman counters out, hits another running power slam and scores the pinfall. After the match, Roman Reigns hits the ring and connects on Strowman with a Superman Punch. Reigns goes for a spear, but gets hit by a Strowman drop kick. Strowman plants Reigns with the running power slam and leaves Reigns laying to end the show.
Winner: Braun Strowman, by pinfall.

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon 2/7/17: RAW Portland Recap

By Brandon Albright, @B_Rock1978

Wrestling Lockup with Brandon, brought to you by Triple Threat CLE, brings you the RAW Recap for the week.

This week RAW was live in Portland, Oregon. Samoa Joe kicked off RAW with the official contract signing to join the main roster on RAW. Bayley battled Nia Jax in a one on one Women's Division match. Braun Strowman battled four local talents in a Handicap Match as Strowman still searches for competition on RAW. Akira Tozawa made his RAW debut as he battled Drew Gulak in one on one Cruiserweight Division action. Goldberg returns to answer Brock Lesnar's challenge and earns a WWE Universal Championship Match. WWE RAW World Tag Team Champions The Club defended their titles against Sheamus and Cesaro. The New Day battled The Shining Stars in tag team division action. WWE United States Champion Chris Jericho defended his title against Sami Zayn. Austin Aries interviewed WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville. Neville, Tony Nese and Noam Dar battled Jack Gallagher, TJ Perkins and Cedric Alexander in a Six Man Tag Team Match. Main event time saw Roman Reigns battle Samoa Joe in a one on one match.

** RAW **

- Samoa Joe Contract Signing: Mick Foley and Stephanie McMahon are in the ring with the RAW contract. Foley seems unhappy as he introduces Joe. Joe arrives and Stephanie reintroduces him with more excitement. Stephanie then insults Foley for not showing happiness and respect to Joe. Foley says he's a fan of Joe, but not a fan of the people he chooses to associate with. Joe says he's waited 18 years to get to the WWE, Triple H opened the door for him and if Seth Rollins was put on the DL because of it, well then so be it. Joe signs his RAW contract and puts the whole RAW locker room on notice. Roman Reigns interrupts and heads to the ring. Reigns says Joe wants to make threats, he just stepped into Reigns' yard so why don't he try to threaten him. Foley interrupts and reminds everyone that he is still the general manager of RAW and announces Reigns vs. Joe for tonight.

- Bayley vs. Nia Jax: The match closes out with Nia sending Bayley into the barricade. Nia charges, but misses Bayley and hits the ringpost. Charlotte arrives at ringside and distracts Bayley. Bayley flips Charlotte into the ring and then drop kicks her back to the floor. Bayley turns around, gets planted by a Nia Samoan Drop and Nia scores the pinfall.
Winner: Nia Jax, by pinfall.

- "Handicap Match": Braun Strowman vs. Dusty Wallace, James Stock, CC Bonin and Rob Pelley: Strowman makes quick work of the four up and comers. One of them runs away as Strowman hits the running powerslam, stacks the remaining three on top of each other and scores the pinfall. After the match, Strowman says he warned Mick Foley to find him competition, Foley failed and now Strowman is coming for Foley.
Winner: Braun Strowman, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Braun Strowman confronts Mick Foley. Foley gets in Strowman's face and says that if it's competition that Strowman wants so bad, well than he can fight Roman Reigns at WWE Fastlane.

- Akira Tozawa vs. Drew Gulak: The match closes out with Tozawa hitting a german suplex into a bridge on Gulak and scores the pinfall. After the match, Brian Kendrick arrives and offers Tozawa a welcoming handshake. Tozawa ignores the handshake and continues celebrating his win.
Winner: Akira Tozawa, by pinfall.

- Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho Promo: Owens brags about retaining the WWE Universal Championship last week and Jericho brags about how he'll retain the WWE United States Championship later tonight. Jericho adds the New England Patriots and Tom Brady to The List for stealing the greatest of all time nickname. Jericho says he has a great idea for a match at Wrestlemania 33, Jericho vs. Kevin Owens. Owens likes the idea, but says no because he can't fight his best friend. Goldberg interrupts and heads to the ring. Goldberg accepts Brock Lesnar's challenge then dares Owens and Jericho to grow a set and fight him. Owens brags about being the longest reigning WWE Universal champion. Goldberg says it's because Owens never fought Goldberg. Jericho mocks Goldberg. Goldberg grabs The List away from Jericho and writes his own name on it. Jericho says that if Goldberg wants a match than he's got it. Goldberg vs. Kevin Owens at WWE Fastlane for the WWE Universal Championship. Owens is left in shock that Jericho put his title on the line and begins arguing with Jericho. 

- Backstage, Chris Jericho promises to have Kevin Owens' back at WWE Fastlane. Owens still can't believe Jericho did what he did and storms off.

- "WWE RAW World Tag Team Championship Match": The Club (c) vs. Sheamus and Cesaro: Enzo and Big Cass were on commentary for this match. The match closes out with Anderson getting double teamed and Cesaro gets a near fall. Gallows hits a boot on Sheamus, knocking him outside. Enzo talks trash to Gallows, forcing Gallows to kick Enzo. Cass boots Gallows and causes the DQ. After the match, Sheamus and Cesaro argue with Enzo and Big Cass for costing them the match.
Winners: The Club, by DQ, to retain the WWE RAW World Tag Team Championship.

- Seth Rollins update states that he tore his MCL and his status for Wrestlemania 33 is unknown.

- The New Day vs. The Shining Stars: The match closes out with Big E hot tagging and unloading. Woods takes out Primo to the floor. Big E and Woods hit a double team on Epico and score the pinfall.
Winners: The New Day, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Chris Jericho says he and Kevin Owens are having minor problems. Owens interrupts, gets on the same page with Jericho and they share a bro hug.

- "WWE United States Championship Match": Chris Jericho (c) vs. Sami Zayn: The match closes out with Zayn countering the Code Breaker and lays out Jericho with the exploder suplex. Zayn gets a near fall on Jericho with the Blue Thunder Bomb. Jericho counters a DDT and traps Zayn in the Walls of Jericho submission. Zayn reaches the ropes for the submission break. Jericho distracts the referee, allowing Kevin Owens to hit a super kick on Zayn. Jericho hits the Code Breaker on Zayn, scores the pinfall and retains the title.
Winner: Chris Jericho, by pinfall, to retain the WWE United States Championship.

- Backstage, Charlotte brags to Sasha Banks about her success and mocks Sasha's knee injury. Charlotte says that apparently Roadblock: End of the Line meant the end of Sasha's career.

- Austin Aries Interviews WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville: Aries hypes up 205 Live tomorrow with the winner of a Five Way Elimination Match getting a title shot at WWE Fastlane. Neville says it doesn't matter who wins because none of them scare him and the winner will have to pay respects to the king. Cedric Alexander and Noam Dar both interrupt and head to the ring. Dar says he's taking Neville's title and brags about taking Alicia Fox away from Alexander. Jack Gallagher, Tony Nese and TJ Perkins all interrupt next and head to the ring. Perkins says he was the first ever WWE Cruiserweight Champion and knows what it takes to win it. Perkins decks Nese and a brawl breaks out which sets up a six man tag team match next.

- "Six Man Tag Team Match": Neville, Tony Nese and Noam Dar vs. Jack Gallagher, TJ Perkins and Cedric Alexander: The match closes out with Neville walking out on his team and Alexander hitting the Lumbar Check on Dar for the pinfall.
Winners: Jack Gallagher, TJ Perkins and Cedric Alexander, by pinfall.

- Backstage, Chris Jericho tells Kevin Owens that they are having a Festival of Friendship party next week on RAW in Las Vegas. Owens seems not interested but agrees.

- Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe: The match closes out with Reigns planting Joe with a Samoan Drop for a near fall. Reigns goes for the Superman Punch, but Joe rolls to the floor. Reigns catches Joe with the Drive By and tosses Joe back in the ring. Reigns hits the Superman Punch on Joe, but Braun Strowman suddenly arrives at ringside. Reigns lands a punch and a Superman Punch on Strowman, keeping him out of the ring. Joe kicks Reigns in the head and hits a suplex to score the pinfall. After the match, Strowman plants Reigns with the running powerslam. Strowman takes Reigns to the floor, connects with a punch and then smacks Reigns in the face with the steel steps. Strowman picks up Reigns and gives him a running powerslam, crashing through the barricade. WWE Officials back off Strowman and check on Reigns to end the show.
Winner: Samoa Joe, by pinfall.