13) Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens Fell Victim To The Hometown Curse
RAW this week featured a 6-man tag team match. Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, and Jinder Mahal faced Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, and Bobby Lashley. Sami and Kevin full victim to the hometown curse, losing the match.
Most of the time when a WWE star is in their hometown, the company loves to have them lose their match. Vince McMahon seems to enjoy it.
The famous “lose in your hometown” rule was in full effect #Raw
— Yutti B. Slytherin (@YBK_Yutti) May 1, 2018
14) Titus’ New Gimmick Is A Guy Who Struggles To Get Into The Ring
On RAW this week, Titus O’Neil failed again while getting into the ring. This caused a distraction that allowed No Way Jose get the win against Baron Corbin.
Something tells me WWE is going to run this joke into the ground.
OOPS, HE DID IT AGAIN!#RAW @TitusONeilWWE pic.twitter.com/44AceU5McQ
— WWE (@WWE) May 1, 2018
15) Some Future Ronda Rousey Matches Were Teased
Mickie James faced off against Natalya on RAW this week. Ronda Rousey and Alexa Bliss were both at ringside. During the match, there were a few Ronda Rousey matches teased for the future.
Seeds were planted for both Alexa vs Ronda and Nia Jax vs Ronda.
A little congratulations are in order for @NatbyNature on the win by @RondaRousey and the #RAW #WomensChampion @NiaJaxWWE! pic.twitter.com/pnwuNP4a8t
— WWE (@WWE) May 1, 2018
16) Tag Team Match Announced For Backlash
A new match was announced for Backlash. Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens will take on Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley.
JUST ANNOUNCED: @BraunStrowman & @fightbobby will square off against @FightOwensFight & @SamiZayn at #WWEBacklash! #RAW pic.twitter.com/DDwLNjuzq2
— WWE (@WWE) May 1, 2018
17) Seth Rollins Retained After A Fun Match
The main event of RAW this week was between Seth Rollins and Finn Balor for the Intercontinental Championship. This was a really fun match from bell-to-bell.
Seth ended up winning after hitting the Stomp! These two always deliver.
WHAT. A. MATCH.
And in the end, @WWERollins STOMPS his way to retaining the #ICTitle on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/Cn32ZNGm7R
— WWE (@WWE) May 1, 2018
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