Welcome to the WWE Raw Review for March 19 2018. For both this and Smackdown, I will go over what the big talking points were, pick the match of the night, and look ahead to the next show.
Talking Points
Mugging
Kurt Angle tried to start the show by saying that Roman Reigns was still suspended, but Reigns emerged out of the crowd. Telling Angle that he wanted to fight Brock Lesnar, Reigns would not listen when Angle tried to get him to leave. Angle left and three US Marshals appeared and handcuffed Reigns. Reigns took exception to them touching him and beat all three down. That is when Lesnar decided to appear, attacking Regins while he was still handcuffed. He suplexed Reigns, hit him with a chair, and eventually gave him an F-5. There were boos for Reigns, but it was Lesnar who looked like a coward for attacking when he did. This story might just get people to finally cheer for Reigns.
Get These Hands
Braun Stowman will be going to Wrestlemania in his Tag Team Championship match, but only if he finds a partner. The Bar came out and after a little back and forth, Cesaro stepped into the ring. What followed was Cesaro throwing everything but the kitchen sink at the Monster Among Men, but Strowman kept coming. Strowman put the match to bed with a running powerslam. Who he picks should be very intresting. While the smart money is on Elias, I would like if some totally unexpected joins him.
Yes or No
John Cena just wanted an answer, even if that answer was no. Going into one of the most passionate promos he has given in a long while, Cena said that there is no Undertaker without the fans. By refusing to answer, he was letting all of them down. There was no one liners, just a man who wanted to know where he stood. It seemed that the answer was not forthcoming, but then Kane’s music hit. Cena asked if Kane was there from the Undertaker, and Kane responded with a choke slam. What does this mean? Did Kane give his brother’s answer? Or is the Devil’s Favorite Demon throwing his mask into the ring?
Match of the Night
Bray Wyatt vs. Matt Hardy (Hardy wins by pinfall)
Bizarre. Strange. Insane. Those are just a few words to describe the Ultimate Deletion. If you never saw Matt Hardy as the Broken Character, you must have wondered what the hell was going on. This was madness and I enjoyed ever minute of it. Vanguard 1 attacked, Reby Hardy played Bray Wyatt’s theme on the piano and Brother Nero returned. This was amazing and if you missed it, you need to find a video of it and watch it. With Wyatt “gone”, who will emerge from the Lake of Reincarnation?
Conclusion
Nia Jax will get her hands on Alexia Bliss at Wrestlemania, and it will be for the Raw Women’s Championship. The Revile has declared for the Andre the Giant Battle Royal. The Miz loss to Balor, after tearing it up on the microphone. Mark Henry is in the Hall of Fame. Next week, John Cena takes on Kane.
