WWE RAW Live Coverage - March 7th, 2023

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John Cena Returns Home to Monday Night Raw

Sixteen-time World Champion John Cena makes his triumphant return to Monday Night Raw next Monday during The Road to WrestleMania. The last time we saw Cena in a WWE ring was when he and Kevin Owens defeated the team of Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns & Sami Zayn on the Dec. 30 edition of SmackDown. What will Cena have to say when he returns to the red brand?


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– Tonight’s WWE RAW opens up live on the USA Network with Paul Heyman, Solo Sikoa and Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion Jimmy Uso arriving backstage to the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Jimmy stops to send a text message to his brother. Heyman wants to go over this one more time. He reminds Jimmy how Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns told him last week to solve the Sami Zayn problem, but Sami escaped, which mans he’s alive, which means he’s in Boston tonight. Fans in the arena pop. Heyman says this means opportunity for The Bloodline, so Solo will solve the Kevin Owens problem tonight, and Jimmy, whether his brother comes to his senses tonight or not, will solve the Sami problem once and for all. Jimmy and Solo walk off as Heyman calls Reigns.

Solo Sikoa vs. Kevin Owens

We go right to the ring for tonight’s opener and out first comes Kevin Owens as Kevin Patrick welcomes us to a packed RAW. He’s joined at ringside by Corey Graves, and they hype tonight’s loaded show. Out next comes Solo Sikoa by himself.

Owens immediately attacks Sikoa and takes the brawl to the floor, then into the barrier. Sikoa counters and sends Owens face-first into the ring post. Sikoa works Owens over at ringside now, then into the post again.

Sikoa brings it back in as we get the bell. Owens quickly attacks but Sikoa drops hm with ease, then stomps away in the middle of the ring. Sikoa cuts Owens off and uses the middle rope. Owens chops Sikoa back and then charges but Sikoa levels him with a spin kick. Sikoa grounds Owens now and works him over. Sikoa rocks Owens to keep him down, then kicks him in the back and yells out to the crowd. Sikoa with more strikes and a big right for 2.

Owens fights back but that just angers Sikoa. Sikoa with a big kick, then more stomps in the corner as fans boo and the referee warns him. Owens fights out of a corner now but Sikoa catches him with a knee to the gut. The referee checks on Owens to make sure it wasn’t low. Sikoa with a jumping headbutt for a 2 count.

Sikoa grounds Owens in the middle of the ring now but he rallies fans Owens kicks Sikoa and nails a clothesline. Owens keep fighting but Sikoa blocks the Stunner. Owens drops Sikoa and hits a senton for a big pop. Owens charges for a corner cannonball but Sikoa retreats to the floor to boos. Owens runs around and levels Sikoa on the floor.

Owens brings Sikoa back in, then goes to the top, but Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion Jimmy Uso runs down to boos. Fans also chant for Sami Zayn. Owens goes to the top but misses thanks to the distraction by Uso. Sikoa smashes Owens into the turnbuckles now. Owens ends up on the floor and Sikoa hits the Rikishi splash into the barrier while Owens is down. We go to a picture-in-picture commercial.

Back from the break and Sikoa is unloading in the corner with headbutts and punches to Owens. Sikoa takes Owens to the top but Owens fights back. Owens knocks Sikoa to the mat. Sikoa catches him with a Samoan Drop for a close 2 count.

Sikoa goes on but misses a corner slash. Owens comes right back with a DDT. They both get up and unload with big strikes. Owens goes on and nails a corner cannonball after dropping Sikoa in the corner. Owens goes to the top and hits a Swanton Bomb for a close 2 count s Jimmy runs in to attack for the disqualification.

Winner by DQ: Kevin Owens

– After the match, fans chant “Sami!” as Sikoa and Uso attacks Owens. They bring Owens to the floor and send him into the steel ring steps. Owens is slammed face-first into the top of the announce table now, then they place Owens on top of the table. Jimmy pounds on Owens while he’s flat on the table. Sikoa goes to the top of the barrier to fly and put Owns through the table, but Zayn rushes in from the crowd and takes Uso down. Sami then attacks Solo and sends him into the ring post face-first. Sami attacks Uso again, then grabs a steel chair. Sami swings but Sikoa moves and he hits the ring post. Sami swings the chair at Uso gain but he’s also retreating through the crowd. Sami enters the ring with the chair as a “Sami!” chant breaks out. Sami drops the chair and slowly approaches Owens, who is still down in the corner. Fans cheer as Sami offers his hand to help Owens up. Owens stares up at him but just rolls out of the ring by himself. Fans are sad to see Owens turn down the offer from Sami. Owens clutches his shoulder and marches to the back as Sami looks on while his music hits.

– Still to come, Bobby Lashley is here. Back to commercial.

– Back from the break and we see how Uncle Howdy fought with Bobby Lashley on SmackDown. Lashley is backstage by himself now. He tells Bray Wyatt he’s tired of playing these little kid games. Lashley said he went to SmackDown to confront Wyatt man-to-man but Wyatt isn’t a man, is he? Lashley thought going to Wyatt’s home would provoke him enough to do something to face Lashley. We see Wyatt’s logo flash on the screen in the background. Lashley says but instead Wyatt sent some guy wearing a mask to do his dirty work. Lashley asks what is it going to take to get Wyatt to face him like a man. Wyatt’s logo flashes more in the background to end the segment.

– Byron Saxton is backstage with Carmella. He asks what would a non-title win over RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair mean for her tonight. Carmella says Adam Pearce only gave her this match to get her out of his non-existent hair, but he only set up his champion to take a beating this close to WrestleMania 39. Carmella goes on and wants this to be a chance to be added to the title match at WrestleMania, but Pearce ruins everything. Chelsea Green walks up applauding. She says finally there’s someone else in this company who thinks Pearce is a grade-A dumpster fire. Green suggests they go over Pearce’s shiny head and go to his manager tonight after defeating Belair, then they will get that WrestleMania match. Carmella likes the idea and suggests Green come with her to the ring. Green and Carmella then insult Saxton.

RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair vs. Carmella

We go back to the ring and out comes RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair for this non-title match. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and out comes Carmella with Chelsea Green. We see how Asuka defeated Carmella last week, then had words with Belair in the ring, only for Carmella to drop them both from behind with a cheap shot, which led to tonight’s match. The bell rings and they have words. They lock up and Belair nails a headlock takedown.

Belair keeps control on the mat, then kips-up and taunts Carmella. Carmella looks to break free and capitalize but Belair shuts her down. They run the ropes and Carmella ends up dumping Belair to the floor next to Green. Carmella kicks Belair away, into the top of the announce table.

Belair chases Carmella back in the ring but Carmella drops her into the top rope. Carmella drops Belair and poses for the crowd to boos while Green applauds her. Belair flips away from Carmella, then taunts her from the middle rope to cheers. Belair with more offense and another kip-up for a pop. Belair rolls Carmella for 2.

Belair jumps back to the middle rope to taunt Carmella but Carmella kicks her, then ends up sending her back to the mat. We go to a picture-in-picture commercial.

Back from the break and Carmella is in control. Belair fights free and looks to turn it around but Carmella slams her by the braid to some boos. More back and forth now. Belair blocks a head-scissors takedown and hits a backbreaker. Belair goes on and takes Carmella back down, going for the pin but Green distracts the referee to ruin the pin attempt.

Carmella takes advantage of the distraction and drops Belair with a superkick for a close 2 count. They trade shots and Belair mounts Carmella in the corner with big right hands. Green tries to run back in but Belair knocks her to the floor. Belair chases Green around the ring, then tosses her into the timekeper’s area for a big pop.

Belair comes back in but Carmella rolls her for 2 with her foot on the ropes for leverage. Belair comes right back with KOD in the middle of the ring for the pin to win.

Winner: Bianca Belair

– After the match, Belair stands tall with the title in the air. The music hits and we go to replays. Green rushes into the ring to attack, and now they double team Belair. The music interrupts and out comes Asuka. Green an Carmella look on. Asuka spits her mist but it hits Green in the face when Carmella moves. Carmella helps Green out of the ring and they retreat. Asuka slowly approaches Belair in the corner but ends up helping her to her feet. Asuka and Belair face off now as fans cheer with the WrestleMania 39 sign hanging high in the background. We go to replays with Asuka still staring Belair down.

– Sami Zayn approaches Kevin Owens backstage. Sami really doesn’t know what else to say or do. He asks if Owens is starting to see what he’s been trying to tell him? The Bloodline is too much for Kevin, him, or anyone. He is not trying to make things okay. They don’t need to be best friends any more or team. They have the same objective and Sami says they cannot do it alone. They need to do it together. Sami tells Kevin to listen to him. Sami goes on and says he doesn’t need to be best friends or a team but whatever the adjective is, the only way to do this is do it together. Sami says for once just listen to him on this subject, he’d know because he was in The Bloodline. Owens says he knows Sami was in The Bloodline… he recalls how Sami staked his claim in the group from this same arena, at Owens’ expense. Owens goes on and says he doesn’t want to do this with Sami… OK? Owens says maybe he was wrong, maybe Sami should just go back to Roman Reigns and apologize, stroke his ego, Reigns will probably forgive Sami, Owens doesn’t care what Sami does… just leave Owens out of it, please. Owens asks Sami if he understands? Fans boo in the arena as Sami turns to leave.

– Back from the break and we get a promo focusing on Rhea Ripley to push her WrestleMania 39 match against SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair.

– We go back to the ring and out is The Miz, host of WrestleMania 39. We see what happened between Miz and Seth Rollins last week.

Miz says you’re probably wondering why he’d want to step in the ring with Rollins after what he did last week, but he’s going to moderate this face-to-face between Rollins and Logan Paul. Miz says he can’t have any bias, so he will moderate this face-to-face because that’s what a professional host does, and if anyone has a problem with it, they probably should not have used his mobile phone to set it up. Miz goes on and introduces Paul, who comes out to mostly boos but some cheers.

Miz offers his hand to Paul but Paul leaves him hanging, and goes right to the corner to pose. The music quickly interrupts and out comes Rollins as fans begin singing his theme. The music stops but fans are still singing. Miz tries to hush them but they’re not having it. Paul tells Boston to shut up as this segment has a time limit. Miz thanks him but fans boo them, then continue to sing Rollins’ theme.

Fans finally stop singing when Rollins speaks to give Boston a shout-out. Rollins says look what the cat drug in – this social media extraordinaire. Fans chant “Logan sucks!” now. Rollins laughs and says it looks like they know who you are. Rollins says he and Paul have had their run-ins, but they’ve never been formally introduced. Rollins says in case Paul didn’t know… he is The Visionary, The Revolutionary, Seth Freakin’ Rollins. Fans pop. Paul says he knows who Rollins is, buddy. Fans begin singing again. Paul says Rollins is the clown he dumped at Royal Rumble, the one who had his head stomped at Elimination Chamber. Paul isn’t sure what Rollins’ problem with him is… besides the fact that he embarrassed Rollins, and accomplished more in 1 year than Rollins did in 20, and because he’s simply better than Rollins at his job. Paul says he’s on his way in, Rollins is on his way out because Paul works smarter, not harder. Paul says he’s naturally good at this. Paul says he doesn’t know what to tell Boston but if he were Rollins, he wouldn’t like him either.

Miz says he’s not taking sides but Paul makes a few good points. Fans chant “fuck you Logan!” now. Rollins agrees with Miz and says none of that is why we don’t like Paul… we don’t like Paul because he is scum of the Earth. Fans pop. Paul is a coward, a troll, a fraud, a human dumpster fire, and we don’t want you in our house. Rollins says Boston didn’t come here to watch them mix words, Boston came to see Rollins get his pound of flesh, so the time to talk is over, it’s time to fight. Rollins drops the mic but Miz tries to calm things. He says as moderator it’s his job to make sure they don’t fight. Paul tells Miz to not speak for him, and if he wants to fight Rollins tonight in Boston, he’s going to do it, because that’s how he does. But guess what Bucko… Paul isn’t going to do it because he doesn’t fight for free. Paul says he’s a premium act and definitely will not fight for free in Boston, get real. Fans boo. Paul says if the stage was bigger, the money was better, if there was more star power, he’d consider it. Miz says he is the host of WrestleMania and he could make this match happen. Rollins and Miz have words and Rollins pulls him out of the ring to go get this match made in the back.

Rollins sends Miz to the floor. Paul kicks Rollins as he turns around, then tries to go for a Stomp but Rollins dodges it. Rollins rams Paul into the corner and works him over. Miz rushes back in to save Paul but Rollins superkicks him. Rollins turns back to charge Paul but Paul drops him with a right hand.

Paul tries to attack but Rollins catches him. Paul kicks Rollins and goes for the Stomp but Rollins blocks it. Miz rushes back in but Rollins superkicks him. Paul attacks but Rollins rushes him back into the corner. Rollins then charges Paul but gets dropped with a big right hand. Rollins is face-down as Paul celebrates and fans boo. Paul says when Rollins wakes up, let him know about WrestleMania. Paul says “bye bye, bitch!” and then drops the mic before exiting the ring. We go to replays. Paul looks on from the stage with his fist in the air, talking trash, as Rollins recovers in the ring.

– Still to come, John Cena is here. Also, a look back at Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns on SmackDown.

– We see how Brock Lesnar vs. Omos was confirmed for WrestleMania 39 in The VIP Lounge last week, and how Lesnar took out MVP.

Omos vs. Dolph Ziggler

We go back to the ring and out comes Omos with MVP as Mike Rome does the introductions. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and out comes Dolph Ziggler. We see backstage footage from earlier today with Mustafa Ali approaching Ziggler backstage, revealing that he got him in a match with Omos tonight. Ziggler wasn’t happy. Ali, with his “Mustafa Motivation” act, taunted Ziggler by saying “hashtag that’s positive” and “hashtag I believe in you” as Ziggler walked off. The bell rings and Ziggler goes at it with Omos.

Ziggler tries to get on Omos’ back for a Sleeper but he’s easily tossed to the mat. Ziggler charges again but Omos levels him with a big boot. Omos goes on and hits the Choke Bomb for the easy squash win.

Winner: Omos

– After the match, Omos stands tall as the music hits. We go to replays. MVP enters the ring now and hypes Omos up. MVP takes the mic and says if Brock Lesnar wanted him to hype up a match, this is all the hype he needs right here. MVP says Lesnar should’ve never touched hm because he gives his word – The Nigerian Giant will tame The Beast at WrestleMania. Omos stands tall as the music starts back up while MVP riles him up.

– Maximum Male Models are backstage, and it sounds like they are admiring Otis from a distance. Baron Corbin walks up and thinks they’re admiring him. He says they have no idea how much those words mean to him as he’s had some bad luck as of late… his mentor left him and so on. Mace is disgusted by Corbin and says they weren’t talking about him. We see Otis posing with Chad Gable now. They were talking about Otis. They admire his width and girth. Corbin asks what Otis has that he doesn’t. Mace says charisma, weakness, nerve… Mansoor adds that he has The IT Factor – hair. Corbin says but Bruce Willis is bald. An offended Mansoor screams and says Corbin is not Bruce Willis, he’s a troglodyte. Maxxine Dupri says she actually does see some potential in Corbin, if he can solve a problem for them. She asks if he sees the stunningly attractive beefcake standing next to the short ugly guy. Gable? Corbin says consider it done. He walks off.

Finn Balor vs. Johnny Gargano

We go back to the ring and out comes The Judgment Day – Finn Balor with Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and Paul Heyman is backstage hyping up Jimmy Uso so that he can end the Sami Zayn problem. Heyman goes on and says if Jey Uso doesn’t come back to The Bloodline this week, Roman Reigns will blame Jimmy, no one else. Heyman walks off. We go back to the ring and out comes Johnny Gargano with Dexter Lumis as The Judgment Day looks on.

The bell rings and they go at it. Balor levels Gargano with a big shoulder, then he taunts him. Balor drops Gargano and goes for a headlock but Gargano counters. Balor gets to the ropes to break the hold as Balor’s stablemates taunt Gargano.

Balor with a headlock to Gargano now. Gargano comes back with arm drags, then he grounds Balor. More back and forth now. Balor runs into a big boot. Gargano mounts offense and dropkicks Balor to the floor, then nails a suicide dive right in front of Lumis, who provided the distraction. We go back to a picture-in-picture commercial.

Back from the break and Balor is stomping away on Gargano. Gargano sends his boots to Balor’s chin for a stiff shot. Gargano mounts offense now. Balor chops him but Gargano nails a clothesline. Gargano with an enziguri to send Balor to the floor. Balor rushes back in to avoid an attack from the ring. Gargano nails the Spear from the apron for 2. Gargano with running double knees in the corner. Gargano goes for a superkick but Balor blocks it with a Slingblade.

Balor superkicks Balor while on his knees. Gargano with another superkick for a 2 count. Balor comes back and drops Gargano for another close 2 count. Balor mounts Gargano with right hands while talking trash. Gargano kicks him and rolls him back for 2. Priest hits the apron to distract the referee, but this allows Gargano to leap off the apron with a cannonball to Dominik on the floor, taking him out. Balor turns it back around on Gargano and hits the corner dropkick.

Balor goes to the top for the Coup de Grace but the music of WWE Hall of Famer Edge hits to a big pop. Dominik is still down at ringside as Ripley and Priest go to the stage to wait for Edge. Edge comes from the crowd instead, shoving Balor off the top turnbuckles to the mat. Balor stumbles to his feet but Gargano nails One Final Beat for the pin to win while Priest and Ripley are still waiting on the apron.

Winner: Johnny Gargano

– After the match, Gargano stands tall as the music hits. Priest gets dropped by Lumis at ringside. Edge enters the ring and drops Balor with a Spear. Edge mounts Balor and yells at him about how this is not over. Edge heads to the crowd and stops to look back at Balor while his music plays.

– We get a look back at what happened with Cody Rhodes and Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns on SmackDown.

Nikki Cross vs. Piper Niven

We go back to the ring and out comes Nikki Cross. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and WWE Hall of Famer Edge is backstage with Byron Saxton. Edge says he and Finn Balor have to end this once and for all as they keep costing each other wins. Edge challenges Balor to meet him in the middle of the ring next week so they can figure out how to put an end to this. We go back to the ring and out comes Piper Niven as we see what happened last week with Niven, Cross and Candice LeRae.

Niven poses on the ropes but Cross jumps on her back and mauls her. Cross is still on Niven’s back in the ring now as the referee tries to restore order. Niven tosses Cross and orders the referee to ring the bell as Cross goes to the top.

The bell hits and Niven tuns around to a top rope crossbody from Cross. Niven goes to the floor to regroup, and she’s not happy. Niven returns to the ring and headbutts Cross.

Cross with a dropkick to send Niven to one knee. Cross keeps fighting. Niven tries to catch her in a side-slam but Cross resists in mid-move, but Niven just squashes down on top of her, holding it for the easy pin.

Winner: Piper Niven

– After the match, Niven stands tall as the music hits.

– Rick Boogs is backstage talking to a production worker when Elias walks up. Boogs panics about not having his notes but Elias says it’s not about the notes tonight. He recalls what happened with Bobby Lashley last week. Boogs points to how Elias was in The Hurt Lock. Elias says he’s missing the point, he took the fight to Lashley, inspiring millions of people to Walk With Elias, his star power is rising. Elias says forget about all that, the only way Elias is going to learn is by getting out there and doing it himself. Elias points to Bronson Reed talking to someone, and says he wants Boogs to go tell him he, Boogs, wants to fight Reed next week. Boogs goes over and speaks with Reed. Reed confronts Elias and asks if he wants to fight. Reed says it will be Elias’ funeral next week. He walks off Boogs comes back over and says he did it. He repeated what Elias said, but didn’t understand the assignment apparently. Elias is upset. He says Boogs has a lot to learn.

– Back from the break and Graves announces that singer Becky G will sing “America The Beautiful” on Night 1 of WrestleMania 39.

– We go back to the ring and out comes John Cena to a big hometown pop.

Cena rushes the ring but before he can speak, the music hits and out comes WWE United States Champion Austin Theory to boos. Fans chant for Cena. Theory tells them to keep it going. He says like the fans, he has all the respect in the world for Cena. Theory says he only became a WWE Superstar because of Cena. He recalls watching Cena with his mom, and learning about hustle, loyalty, respect. He thanks Cena for that.

Theory came out with a gift from the bottom of his heart, one bigger than any movie role Cena will do. It’s a gift of me and you… the Cena chants cut Theory off. Theory says the gift is he and Cena on The Grandest Stage of Them All, for the WWE United States Title.

Cena simply says no. He takes a second to think about it, and says no, again. Cena says he’s not interested in Theory’s gift because Theory hasn’t earned the right to give it. Cena has been watching and listening Theory, and he doesn’t care, just like every single person in here… we don’t care about you, Cena says. Fans pop. Why? We don’t care about you because we don’t believe you. We don’t believe you because you don’t believe you. You’re a generic kid in fancy sneakers, wearing sunglasses indoors, and you have nothing here… Cena points to his heart. Cena points to a sign in the crowd that says Theory is a wanna-be Cena. Cena says he’s Theory’s ghost of Christmas future and right now Theory is in that phase of Ruthless Aggression and that almost got Cena fired. Cena goes on about how Theory has been given so many opportunities and fans just don’t believe it. Theory has no heart or soul. Cena says he and the fans have been yelling at each other for 20 years but they’re here tonight because they believe, but they don’t believe in Theory, who is a pair of trunks away from being a jabroni.

Cena says Theory has the best name in WWE history. He names people like Steve Austin, The Rock, The Undertaker, and says there is no name better than Austin Theory. Fans boo. Because that is exactly what you are… a theory. In theory you should be great, in theory you’re everything a WWE executive looks for, in theory everyone here should be here to see you, but no one cares and you’re wasting our time. Cena says on behalf of Boston, we’d like to give you a gift… shut up, turn around, get out of the ring and we will let you walk out of here in one piece. Fans pop and chant for Cena now. Theory says he’s not going anywhere just like that bald spot on Cena’s head. Cena removes his hat and nods, and says he’s proud of the Senior Circuit.

Theory brings up “never give up” and asks if Cena is saying no, if he’s giving up. Theory asks where Cena’s respect for the fans is. Theory says Cena has a golden ticket to face the greatest U.S. Champion at WrestleMania and he’s giving up. Where’s the hustle, loyalty and respect. Theory asks if fans want to see Cena at WrestleMania? They pop and he tells them to shut up because Cena said no, he’s giving up. Theory says people are right to say you never want to meet your hero because they do disappoint. Cena says he’d rather be bald than to have WWE pipe in fake crowd noise for his matches because fans don’t care. Cena says he can buy some hair products but Theory still sucks. Cena says Theory is a dumb son of a bitch… Cena didn’t say no to give up, he said no to save Theory’s ass because Theory isn’t ready. Cena says Theory is putting his back against the wall but he doesn’t understand. Cena says if they have a match at WrestleMania and Theory loses, he’s done, he loses everything… but if Theory wins, he still loses everything. Theory might win the day but then he has to go out the next Monday, by himself, and explain… without Cena to lean on, against the most harsh WWE crowd and they will eat Theory alive, they will see what Cena sees, and that he’s full of crap.

Cena says Theory left him no choice because he brought the fans into it, and now he’s got to ask them. Cena asks Boston… he stops and thanks his family for being here to watch him tonight. Cena says he needs help from all parts of the arena… do you want to see him face Theory at WrestleMania? Fans cheer. A “yes!” chant starts up now. Cena apologizes for his hearing and asks again. Cena says he may not care about Theory, but he will never give up on the fans. Cena tells Theory tor remember this moment because he just made the biggest mistake of his life. Cena says it will be him vs. Theory for the United States Title at WrestleMania. Cena gets in Theory’s face and wishes him luck because he will need it… we all know you don’t have it here, he points to his head, here, he points to his heart, and here… Cena taps Theory below the belt. Cena’s music starts and he goes to leave but he stops and says Theory really needs to work on that last bit, a reference to below the belt. Cena marches to the stage and stops, then says Theory is in no way ready for the WrestleMania stage, but Boson deserves to see someone who is. Cena introduces Cody Rhodes and out he comes to a pop. Cena and Rhodes hug and share a few friendly words on the stage as Cody’s music plays. The announcers hype Cena vs. Theory at WrestleMania 39.

– Cathy Kelley approaches Sami Zayn backstage and says Kevin Owens has rejected their attempts at reconciliation. She asks for comments on tonight’s match with Jimmy Uso. Sami says Owens is right about everything but it’s different now. He goes on and says tonight’s match is all about survival, and it will be the end of him if he doesn’t survive. Sami says he’s not going anywhere until he sees the end of Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. He says sorry to Jimmy because tonight will not be his night. Sami walks off.

Chad Gable vs. Baron Corbin

We go back to the ring and out comes Alpha Academy – Chad Gable with Otis. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and out comes Baron Corbin. We see Maxxine Dupri, Mansoor and Mace looking on. Fans chant for Otis early on as they go back and forth. We’re having some technical difficulties but Gable caches Corbin in a big German suplex.

Corbin comes back with Deep Six. Corbin yells at Gable and taunts him, but he gets caught int the ankle lock submission for the win.

Winner: Chad Gable

– After the match, he music hits as Otis joins Gable in the ring and they pose together.

– We see how Becky Lynch and WWE Hall of Famer Lita won the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles last week. They will be here tonight with WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus tonight. Back to commercial.

– Back from the break and Logan Paul vs. Seth Rollins is set for WrestleMania 39.

– We go back to the ring and out come new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Becky Lynch and WWE Hall of Famer Lita.

Lynch takes the mic and hypes their team up, saying two legends like them don’t miss when they strike. Lita says you either pass up a chance like that or you make history. She says Dakota Kai and IYO SKY didn’t make it easy on them, but they made it worth it. Fans chant “you deserve it!” now. Lita thanks Lynch from the bottom of her heart, then introduces another equalizer they have to thank. The music hits and out comes WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus to a pop.

Trish says she will always have Lita’s back and to see her team with The Man, she wouldn’t miss it for the world. Trish recalls warning Bayley in Toronto a few months back what would happen if she didn’t shut her mouth but the music interrupts and out comes Damage CTRL – Kai, SKY, and Bayley.

Bayley rips Trish, Lita and Lynch, and says she sees right through them. Bayley says they are selfish. Bayley says Trish and Lita are legitimately the reasons they’re in the ring right now, but the three of them will be the reasons they don’t come back. Trish says they are good at interrupting but not good at listening. Trish warned she could quickly go from retired to un-retired and she can’t think of better place to hush Bayley up than WrestleMania 39. Bayley accepts the challenge for a six-woman match.

Kai and SKY attack but the babyfaces duck, then send them to the floor. Lynch and Bayley face off in the middle of the ring now. Bayley turns around to Trish and Lita. She swings at Lynch but gets rocked. The babyfaces take turns on Bayley now, hitting her with three shots, until Kai and SKY pull her to the floor to make the save.

– We see Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso walking backstage. Back to commercial.

Sami Zayn vs. Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion Jimmy Uso

We go back to the ring for tonight’s main event and out first comes Sami Zayn to a pop as Mike Rome does the introductions. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and out comes Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion Jimmy Uso with Solo Sikoa. The bell rings and they go at it. The fight goes to the floor and Zayn is sent to the barrier. Uso charges but Zayn back-drops him into the timekeeper’s area. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and Uso is working Zayn over while talking trash. Zayn with kicks and a big tornado DDT but Zayn hangs in and goes to the top for a crossbody. Uso kicks out at 2. Uso comes back and sends Zayn to the floor next to Sikoa.

Solo stalks Zayn and the referee ejects Sikoa to the back. Uso isn’t happy as fans sing “goodbye!” to Sikoa. Zayn takes advantage of the distraction and hits the Blue Thunderbomb to Uso for a close 2 count. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and Zayn is up top but Uso rocks him with kicks. Uso climbs up to fight but Zayn sends him to the mat. Sami flies but Uso meets him in mid-air with a big superkick.

Fans go wild as Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion Jey Uso suddenly appears up on the stairs in the crowd. Jimmy and Sami are still down. Jey goes to stand on top of the announce table and Jimmy is happy to see him. Jimmy ducks a Helluva Kick and unloads on Sami. Sami blocks the Samoan Drop and rolls Uso for the pin to win out of nowhere.

Winner: Sami Zayn

– After the match, the music hits as Sami celebrates and quickly goes to the floor on the side of the ramp. Jey stares him down from the announce table. Jimmy recovers and sits up in the middle of the ring. Sami finally yells out and raises his arms to a big pop. The music stops and Jey enters the ring, meeting his brother in the middle. Jey puts his hands on Jimmy’s shoulders as the stare at each other. Jey grabs Jimmy’s shirt now but after a minute, he lets go and walks past Jimmy. Jey stops right behind jimmy, and looks back at him. Jey then looks ahead and exits the ring, right where Sami is. Sami and Jey face off. Jey steps away and says he’s with Sami. Fans pop as Sami and Jey embrace. Sami looks up at Jimmy in the ring, then raises his finger in the air. Sami does the same thing. They tell Jimmy it’s not too late. Fans chant “holy shit!” now. Jey then drops his finger and drops Zayn with a superkick, sending him into the barrier as fans go wild. Jimmy looks on from the ring with a devious grin. Jey grabs Sami by the head and says you thought I’d choose you, this is family shit, boy. Jey rolls Sami back into the ring and Jimmy attacks but Jey takes over. Sikoa comes back out for the triple team but the music hits and out comes Cody Rhodes to a big pop. In a suit, Rhodes rushes the ring as The Bloodline backs away from Sami. Jey goes to the apron, Jimmy is at the ropes, but Solo is barely backing down from Cody. Sikoa stares a hole through Cody as the crowd pops. Rhodes kneels down and checks on Zayn as RAW goes off the air.