{"id":76706,"date":"2019-03-19T12:58:16","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T17:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=76706"},"modified":"2019-03-19T12:58:16","modified_gmt":"2019-03-19T17:58:16","slug":"meyers-wwe-raw-report-3-18-detailed-alt-perspective-report-on-rollins-being-a-moron-angle-lets-crown-down-batista-still-disjoined-angle-wrestles-younger-self","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2019\/03\/19\/meyers-wwe-raw-report-3-18-detailed-alt-perspective-report-on-rollins-being-a-moron-angle-lets-crown-down-batista-still-disjoined-angle-wrestles-younger-self\/","title":{"rendered":"MEYERS&#8217; WWE RAW REPORT 3\/18: Detailed &#8220;alt perspective&#8221; report on Rollins being a moron, Angle lets crown down, Batista still disjoined, Angle wrestles younger self"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-1902291333\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p><em><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Mike Meyers, who covers WWE Main Event and WWE Kickoff Shows for PWTorch, fills in as the Raw Alt Perspective reporter for Zack Heydorn this week; Zack attended Raw in person in Chicago.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW TV REPORT<br \/>\nMARCH 18, 2019<br \/>\nUSA NETWORK<br \/>\nREPORT BY MIKE F. MEYERS, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR<\/h3>\n<p><em>Announcers: Michael Cole, Renee Young, Corey Graves<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>[HOUR ONE]<\/h3>\n<p>The show opened in the arena with Lesnar\u2019s music playing. Lesnar and Heyman entered to a very energized round of boos from the Chicago crowd. Brock smiled and held his belt aloft, urging on more boos. A \u201cBurn it down!\u201d chant began to stir. Heyman eventually got to his shtick, and the crowd joined along with his introduction before resuming their boos. Heyman accused Rollins of Shakespeare &#8211; no, Heyman-levels of propaganda. Heyman addressed Rollins\u2019s contentions that Lesnar struggles against opponents of his stature by citing Lesnar\u2019s victories against Styles, Bryan, and Balor. Heyman expressed disbelief that Rollins wants to wrestle McIntyre tonight, 20 days before Wrestlemania, after McIntyre ran through Ambrose and Reigns last week.<\/p>\n<p>McIntyre\u2019s music played and out came the Scot. McIntyre said he was happy to finally be paid some respect. He urged Heyman to find a new Wrestlemania opponent for Lesnar, because after tonight, Rollins will be unable to make it to Wrestlemania. Rollins appeared from behind and smashed McIntyre in the back repeatedly with a steel chair, in what one could call a serious heel attack from behind. Lesnar had a fantastic expression of disbelief, and when Rollins entered the ring with the chair, Lesnar quickly scooted out to ringside, smiled, and chuckled. Lesnar handed his belt to Heyman and looked up at Rollins, but Heyman screamed warnings against whatever Lesnar was thinking. The duo then walked calmly up the ramp while Rollins\u2019s music played.<\/p>\n<p>Balor\u2019s music played and Finn addressed the crowd after the commercial break. Balor vowed that he wouldn\u2019t be a former champion for too long, but was interrupted by Lashley\u2019s music. Graves declared Lashley as the greatest physical specimen in WWE history. Rush had the mic, and indicated that the little leprechaun was upset because Lashley has his pot of gold around his waist. Rush introduced Lashley\u2019s new favorite pose: Holding the Intercontinental title aloft with one hand. The crowd reaction was mild, considering the locale. Balor then introduced his partner: Braun Strowman. Strowman came down the ramp, and Rush looked very uncomfortable in the ring. Michael confirmed that Colin Jost and Michael Che would be special correspondents at Wrestlemania.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(1) FINN BALOR &amp; BRAUN STROWMAN vs. BOBBY LASHLEY &amp; LIO RUSH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lashley started off against Strowman. They exchanged classic big man back-and-forth: Shoves and shoulder blocks. The show cut to the commercial moments after the bell rang, but thanks to Head and Shoulders, we were able to watch the match alongside the ads. Tags had been made and Lashley had gotten the upper hand over Balor by knocking him off the ring apron with an elbow.<\/p>\n<p>The story of the match quickly became Balor\u2019s struggle to tag in Strowman. Balor was able to neutralize Rush with relative ease, then made the hot tag. Strowman went for an apparent choke slam, but Rush flipped in midair, landing on his face. Strowman continued punishing Rush, but Lashley entered the ring and speared Strowman who had Rush hoisted on his shoulder. Rush began to stir first and went to the top rope and landed a frog splash on Strowman, but Strowman kicked out at two. Some antics ensued outside of the ring, and Strowman eventually choke slammed Rush, then executed a running power slam, all while Lashley abandoned his partner and walked up the ramp alone.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2674086350\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>WINNERS: Finn Balor &amp; Braun Strowman by pinfall.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Meyers\u2019s Analysis: Rush sure knows how to take a bump, and it\u2019s amusing to see him work opposite a much larger opponent like Strowman. Lashley cemented the idea that he is a rubbish person by abandoning his most loyal supporter mid-match.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Rousey was shown entering the arena backstage with her husband, Travis Browne. A referee and crew of security stopped her and said she was being fined for being late and would be monitored by security after last week\u2019s events. She said, \u201cUh huh,\u201d and walked away dismissively.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Meyers\u2019s Analysis: So it\u2019s against the rules to not be in the arena before the start of the show? Holy sh&#8211;, the amount of fines that WWE would have levied over the years must be staggering.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Alexa Bliss took the stage for A Moment of Bliss as we cut to commercial.<\/p>\n<p>Bliss wanted to tell us what all the buzz was about for Wrestlemania, so she cut to\u2026 Michael Cole. The announce team then went through a very standard match rundown with on-screen graphics for the matches that have been announced so far for Wrestlemania. Back to Bliss. She introduced her guest: Elias. Elias walked onto her set while strumming his black Fender acoustic electric. \u201cHello, I am Elias.\u201d \u201cHello, I am Alexa.\u201d Bliss guaranteed that no one would interrupt Elias\u2019s big announcement tonight. His announcement: He would be the headlining musical act at Wrestlemania, in the greatest city of them all, New York. Chicago booed.<\/p>\n<p>Elias said he was born to live in the moment of pressure, that he thrives on it. \u201cIf my performance at Wrestlemania was a game-winning field goal, I\u2019d make it every single time.\u201d Bears fans were displeased. He said if anyone dares to interrupt him at Wrestlemania &#8211; but was interrupted mid-sentence by No Way Jose\u2019s music. A conga line entered, headed up by Otis of Heavy Machinery. The line circled Elias and Bliss. Bliss interrupted the music and told Otis that they weren\u2019t supposed to come out until the end of the show, and wondered why they even bothered having ten rehearsals. Elias got in Otis\u2019s face, but was clubbed from behind by a large man in disguise. The man removed his mask and was revealed to be\u2026 NO WAY JOSE! In a Cubs tee shirt, no less. With bright green braids \/ extensions, no less. He ran down into the ring as we cut to commercial.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(2) ELIAS vs. NO WAY JOSE<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3891366538\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The match was in progress as we returned from break, and Jose had Elias in an airplane spin. Jose locked in an arm bar as his conga line started a \u201cNo Way Jose!\u201d chant that the crowd wasn\u2019t interested in joining. The animated antics of the well-lit conga line at ringside was juxtaposed with a stationary, red-hued audience. Elias shouted, \u201cWho wants to walk with Elias!\u201d and Renee said, \u201cElias is jacked.\u201d Graves responded, \u201cHell of an observation, Renee.\u201d Elias landed the Drift Away for the pin and victory.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Elias by pinfall.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Meyers\u2019s Analysis: A sad, marginal upgrade from a Main Event match that the crowd couldn\u2018t have cared less about. It\u2019s as if the conga line was meant to distract from the crowd\u2018s indifference, but it almost served to draw more attention to it.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Angle\u2019s music played and Kurt made his way down the ramp as we cut to commercial.<\/p>\n<p>After the break, Angle said his farewell tour would continue here in Chicago with another match. A \u201cThank you, Kurt\u201d chant erupted from the crowd. Angle thanked the McMahon family for allowing him to pick his final opponent at Wrestlemania &#8211; someone who has made his life a living hell while he was general manager: Baron Corbin. The crowd booed.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Meyers\u2019s Analysis: I don\u2019t think the tepid boos were against Corbin the character, but rather the choice of Corbin as Angle\u2019s final opponent. The crowd seemed let down by this announcement.)<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>[HOUR TWO]<\/h3>\n<p><strong>(3) KURT ANGLE vs. CHAD GABLE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gable entered the ring and as the bell rang, he told Angle that he was an inspiration and that the pleasure is all his. The wrestlers locked up and exchanged holds to start, and a \u201cThis is awesome!\u201d chant rumbled throughout the arena. Some back-and-forth action ensued, none of it at a fast pace, and Angle eventually fired Gable across the ring with a belly-to-belly suplex, the biggest bump of the match, and Gable rolled out to ringside.<\/p>\n<p>The wrestlers took to some mat wrestling, and Gable got the upper hand, working on Angle\u2019s arm. Angle leveled Gable by whipping him chest-first into the corner, then went again to the mat with a front chancery. Gable got to his feet and fired a charging Angle through the ropes out to ringside. Shockingly, we do not go to commercial. Gable drop kicked Angle\u2019s knee as he attempted to climb into the ring. Gable covered for a two-count. Gable then locked up Angle\u2019s left knee with a leg lock, but Angle kicked him off and knocked Gable out to ringside and viewers get knocked out to commercial break.<\/p>\n<p>Angle knocked Gable down repeatedly with clotheslines and a back body drop, then nearly applied the ankle lock but Gable reversed and kicked Angle away. Gable ended up applying an ankle lock of his own, but Angle escaped by firing Gable into the turnbuckle. Angle got to his feet and began to apply the Angle Slam, but Gable reversed the maneuver into a DDT. Gable covered for a two count &#8211; a believable false finish. Angle managed to re-apply the ankle lock, but this time fell to the canvas and locked his legs around Gable. Gable tapped out within seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Angle helped Gable to his feet and the wrestlers embraced.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Angle by submission.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Meyers\u2019s Thoughts: Fascinating to see the shell of Angle wrestle a younger version of himself. Gable created all sorts of movement in this match. With proper buildup, Angle vs. Gable would be a better Wrestlemania match than Angle vs. Corbin; pitting two amateur wrestlers against one another. The mutual respect story would\u2019ve tallied an easy feel-good moment at WrestleMania, and a better match to boot.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Corbin then entered. Corbin explained how he liked humiliating Angle when he was general manager, but not as much as he will like dominating him in his last match. Corbin concluded with Angle\u2019s line, \u201cIt\u2019s true\u2026 It\u2019s damn true.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Banks and Bayley entered and went to the ring as we cut to break.<\/p>\n<p>Backstage, Corbin was chatting with the Revival, who seemed unimpressed Corbin\u2019s dealings with Angle. Apollo Crews entered and said he wanted a match tonight with Corbin. After some prodding from Crews, Corbin accepted. Crews said, \u201cWhy you gotta be so difficult? That\u2019s why no one likes you!\u201d Corbin turned to the Revival and said, \u201cThese guys like me\u2026 right?\u201d The Revival snickered and said, in tandem, \u201cHell no!\u201d and walked off camera.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Meyers\u2019s Analysis: The Revival\u2019s positioning here is interesting. During matches they are portrayed as heels, but the fans tend to appreciate them as a skilled, entertaining tag team. When faced with Corbin, a heel in the purest sense, they are allowed to take our side against him. WWE, at least in this segment, is allowing them to be the cool heels.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bayley and Banks were interviewed in the ring by Charlie. Bayley indicated that they would defend their tag titles against anyone, and that they will be appearing tomorrow night on Smackdown that it would be\u2026 Iconic. Banks began to address their Wrestlemania aspirations, but Natalya and Beth Phoenix interrupted and walked to the ring.<\/p>\n<p>With all four women in the ring, the crowd audibly heated up. Phoenix complimented the efforts of Bayley and Banks. She said she was content in her commentary role until she saw Jax and Tamina trying to set the women back with their jealousy and pettiness. She indicated that Jax and Tamina also \u201cawoke the dragon.\u201d She added that she loved her WWE career but that there was one thing missing, and went on to challenge the tag champs for the new tag team championships at Wrestlemania. The camera panned up to a sign hanging from the rafters.<\/p>\n<p>Bayley suggested that Phoenix reconsider the challenge, and that Wrestlemania might be too soon for her to get up to speed. Natalya chimed in and praised Phoenix\u2019s prowess. Banks interrupted and said Natalya was riding the coattails of Phoenix just to have a match at Wrestlemania. This was too much for Natalya, who smacked Banks across the face. Banks tackled Natalya, then Phoenix tossed Banks to the ring apron with little effort. When confronted by Bayley, Phoenix shoved her to the canvas as well. Commercial break.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(4) SASHA BANKS vs. NATALYA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We rejoined the show just as the bell rang for a freshly-concocted singles match. Natalya locked Banks in an abdominal stretch at mid-ring. Banks broke free and fired Natalya into the corner, then landed a knee attack. Natalya ducked a second strike and leveled Banks with a clothesline. Jax\u2019s music played and all in-ring action ceased. Jax had a mic and began throwing shade at Phoenix. Phoenix, distracted by Jax\u2019s harsh words, was blindsided by Tamina. Tamina then super kicked the charging Bayley and Banks, which resulted in a DQ finish.<\/p>\n<p>Winner: Banks by disqualification.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Meyers\u2019s Analysis: Boss &amp; Hug Connection vs. Natalya and Phoenix could be a good Wrestlemania match &#8211; it\u2019s unfortunate that Jax and Tamina are still in the mix. Not only will they be involved in the remaining episodes of Raw, but there\u2019s a good chance this will result in the dreaded triple threat tag team match at the big show.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We cut to Mojo Rawley backstage &#8211; in a nebulous black void &#8211; talking to a mirror. He had harsh words for himself and his alleged potential, and he screamed at himself to \u201cFigure it out!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>(Meyers\u2019s Analysis: If someone has to talk to a mirror, at least they figured out how to film it. This is a quantum leap for WWE directing: Rawley actually looked into his own eyes in the mirror, instead of into the reflection of the camera lens. It\u2019s Emmy time.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ricochet entered to his music, and the crowd seemed very pleased. Commercial break.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(5) RICOCHET vs. JINDER MAHAL (w\/ Singh Brothers)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ricochet essentially ran circles round Mahal before leveling him with a missile dropkick. Mahal retreated out to ringside, but Ricochet continued the attack back in the ring. The Singhs provided momentary distraction to Ricochet that allowed Mahal the opening he needed to land a clothesline to Ricochet on the ring apron.<\/p>\n<p>Mahal locked in a Main Event Chinlock. Some fans started an awkward \u201cU.S.A.!\u201d chant as Ricochet nearly got to his feet before being slammed back down to the mat. The wrestlers got to their feet and Mahal delivered a slow paced beatdown before going back to the chinlock. Eventually Ricochet countered with an enzuigiri and another drop kick, knocking Mahal to the canvas. Ricochet fired Mahal into the corner with a hurricanrana, then knocked Mahal down again with a flying clothesline. Ricochet executed a running shooting star press and covered for a two-count.<\/p>\n<p>Mahal rolled out to ringside to the comfort of the Singhs, but Ricochet performed a Space Flying Tiger over the top rope to demolish the threesome outside of the ring. Ricochet rolled Mahal back into the ring then scaled the top rope. Ricochet jumped into a spinning blur known as the 630 senton, landed on Mahal, then pinned for the three-count.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Meyers\u2019s Analysis: I haven\u2019t seen anyone sell this much for Mahal since his ill-conceived title run. Ricochet is a phenom &#8211; watching him working with Mahal is like watching the Quicksilver scenes from X-Men films.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>After a break, Rollins was interviewed backstage, where he was questioned by Dasha about his chair attack on McIntyre. He said that tonight was for Dean and Roman, and for Brock Lesnar, too. Rollins cited Bay Area thrash-metal pioneers Metallica by saying he wasn\u2019t afraid to fight fire with fire.<\/p>\n<p>Rousey was pouting and pacing in the ring as her music played. We cut backstage to Charlie with Dana Brooke. Brooke admitted she might not be better than Rousey, but she only has to be better than Rousey for three seconds to become Raw Women\u2019s Champion. Brooke\u2019s entrance commenced.<\/p>\n<h3>[HOUR THREE]<\/h3>\n<p><strong>(6) RONDA ROUSEY (c) vs. DANA BROOKE &#8211; Raw Women\u2019s Championship match<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Proper championship match introductions were made once both wrestlers were in the ring. Graves said that Brooke\u2019s guidance counselor lied to her when she told her she could be anything she wanted when she grew up. The bell rang and Rousey squashed Brooke within 30 seconds with a few leg strikes and the arm bar submission.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Rousey by submission.<\/p>\n<p>Rousey had a celebratory smooch with her hubby at ringside when security ran down the ramp and confronted her. Rousey decked one, Browne decked another, and the confrontation fizzled once Browne scooped up Rousey and hoisted her over the barrier. Back in the ring, Brooke writhed in slow motion agony. We cut to break.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(7) BARON CORBIN vs. APOLLO CREWS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As the match commenced, Michael said that the WWE Universe is upset that Angle selected Corbin as his Wrestlemania opponent. Crews took out Corbin with a moonsault from the ring apron outside of the ring. The announce team continued to discuss Corbin\u2019s Wrestlemania match as Corbin locked in a chinlock.<\/p>\n<p>Crews battled out of the chinlock but was met with the Deep Six by Corbin, who covered for a two-count. This should have been a big false finish, but the crowd was checked out. Corbin got a bit caught up in his posturing and sign-pointing, allowing Crews to roll up Corbin for the pin and victory.<\/p>\n<p>Angle joined Crews at the top of the ramp and congratulated his friend on the victory.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Crews by pinfall.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Meyers\u2019s Analysis: This match actually served some purpose. It was a backdrop for the announcers to expand on the Corbin-Angle story, and the in-ring action reinforced Corbin\u2019s arrogance and foolishness.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We were shown a scene of Batista being prepped and groomed backstage, sat in a fine leather armchair and flanked by the finest golden tapestries Illinois has to offer. Commercial break.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Cole, from his announce table via headset, asked Batista what he has against Triple H. Michael asked if the strife goes back to the Evolution days. Batista said it goes back further than that &#8211; that Triple H only groomed him to be his muscle. \u201cHe talked down to me, underestimated me.\u201d Batista said he blames Triple H for his walking out on the company, that he left because of Hunter. Batista pointed out what he\u2019s achieved since leaving WWE &#8211; and that he\u2019s now in a position of control, without Triple H.<\/p>\n<p>When Michael asserted that Triple H has only ever been kind to him, Batista pointed out that Triple H is the \u201cCerebral Assassin,\u201d and that he\u2019s got everyone fooled. He predicted two things: One day, Vince will wake up and fire Triple H. And at Wrestlemania, he will end Triple H\u2019s in-ring career. He shouted at the crew to get out of his pretty office, then stormed off camera.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Meyers\u2019s Analysis: In this pre-taped segment, Batista came off a little disjointed &#8211; though not as bad as last week\u2019s live promo. Hearing only Batista\u2019s side of the story in this segment, he doesn\u2019t come off as a completely groundless heel. We will have to wait to see Hunter\u2019s drawn-out, meandering response next week.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>After a break, Bliss and Strowman were shown backstage. A recap was shown of Strowman destroying the Chevrolet Camaro gifted to him by SNL star Colin Jost. Bliss said it was her job to make sure Wrestlemania runs smoothly, and she offered to broker peace between Strowman and the SNL lads. Strowman agreed to give her one week.<\/p>\n<p>McIntyre\u2019s music played and Drew made his entrance for tonight\u2019s main event. We cut to break.<\/p>\n<p>McIntyre addressed the crowd from the ring. He announced that the Shield is no more, thanks to him, and now he\u2019s got Rollins attacking him like a coward with a chair. He proclaimed this as his yard now, since putting Reigns down last week. McIntyre mentioned Reigns\u2019s leukemia return, and said that if Reigns wants to be a hero and an inspiration, that he has a challenge for him: A fight at Wrestlemania. The crowd\u2019s response was minimal.<\/p>\n<p>He urged Reigns to choose his family over the fans, because the fans don\u2019t care about him. \u201cI will hurt you, I will maim you, I will destroy you! You may have beaten leukemia, but on the grandest stage of them all, you will never beat me!\u201d Rollins appeared on the big screen, began breathing heavily, and said \u201cThat, right there, is why I did what I did to you earlier tonight, Drew.\u201d A replay was shown of Rollins\u2019s chair attack from hour one.<\/p>\n<p>Rollins charged in and McIntyre intercepted him on the ramp and the two began brawling. Referees separated the two as Rollins rolled into the ring. Commercial break.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(8) DREW MCINTYRE vs. SETH ROLLINS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>McIntyre whipped Rollins to the mat and locked in an arm bar. Seth worked his way upright and broke free but was knocked down again with a reverse elbow. McIntyre covered for two, then went back to the arm bar. \u201cLet\u2019s go, Rollins!\u201d echoed plaintively in the arena. Rollins nearly mounted some offense but McIntyre hit the brakes and executed repeated suplexes, then applied another arm bar, this time with his knee driven into the backside of Rollins\u2019s skull.<\/p>\n<p>The wrestlers wound up on the floor and brawled at ringside. Rollins attempted a moonsault off the ring steps into thin air, and McIntyre did his best to side step the harmless attack and fling Rollins to the floor. We cut to commercial.<\/p>\n<p>The wrestlers were back in the ring, and Michael said that McIntyre was hell-bent on destroying every member of \u201cthe group formerly known as the Shield.\u201d With a fistful of Rollins\u2019s hair, McIntyre shouted, \u201cI\u2019ve taken out your brothers!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rollins finally countered McIntyre\u2019s attacks with a hurricanrana that sent McIntyre out to ringside. Rollins ran the ropes and dove through the ropes at McIntyre, but McIntyre intercepted Rollins, twisted, and fired him back-first into the barricade. McIntyre then located and wielded a steel chair of his own. McIntyre was distracted by the referee, what with the foreign object, allowing Rollins to super kick McIntyre. Both men collapsed, and the referee began the double count-out, but both wrestlers rolled in at nine.<\/p>\n<p>Rollins immediately clotheslined McIntyre over the top rope, then landed two suicide dives outside of the ring before delivering a sling blade inside the ring. \u201cBurn it down!\u201d chants began to echo throughout the arena, but they were short lived. McIntyre caught Rollins and delivered an Alabama Slam &#8211; a move previously unheard of in the northern parts of the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>McIntyre set up Rollins atop the top turnbuckle, but Rollins slithered down to the canvas. Rollins sprinted toward McIntyre, who was now perched on the turnbuckle, and executed a snap superplex, followed by a Falcon Arrow and pin for a two-count. The crowd began to sizzle as Rollins grabbed the ropes and stomped his boot, eliciting another \u201cBurn it down!\u201d chant. Rollins planted a boot to McIntyre\u2019s midsection just as Lesnar\u2019s music played.<\/p>\n<p>Rollins froze in his tracks and stared at Heyman and Lesnar, who were slowly waltzing onto the stage and posed no imminent threat. This allowed McIntyre to blitz Rollins from behind with the Claymore Kick, which was sufficient for the three-count and victory.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Drew McIntyre by pinfall.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Meyers\u2019s Analysis: Rollins is a moron.)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>RECOMMENDED:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2019\/03\/18\/3-18-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-latest-wrestlemania-35-developments-with-brock-lesnar-batista-angle-ronda-rousey\/\">3\/18 WWE Raw Results: Keller\u2019s report on latest WrestleMania 35 developments with Brock Lesnar, Batista, Angle, Ronda Rousey<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-2746159796\"><div id=\"pwtor-102821361\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>NOTE: Mike Meyers, who covers WWE Main Event and WWE Kickoff Shows for PWTorch, fills in as the Raw Alt Perspective reporter for Zack Heydorn this week; Zack attended Raw in person in Chicago. 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