The Raw intro plays before the camera cuts to footage of the post WrestleMania crowd cheering and chanting.
Michael Cole: Hello everybody and welcome to Monday Night Raw. We are live from New Orleans, Louisiana the night after WrestleMania 34 and what a show it was. I'm Michael Cole and I'm joined as always by Corey Graves and our newest broadcast partner Renee Young who will be taking the Coach's place at our commentary table on Raw. Welcome Renee.
Renee Young: Thank you Michael. I'm so excited to be apart of the Raw announce team going forward and I can't wait to get started.
Corey Graves: It was quite the night last night and my sources have told me that General Manager Kurt Angle has a massive announcement to start Raw off tonight with a bang.
As Corey finishes speaking, Kurt Angle's music begins to play around the arena causing the crowd to erupt. Everyone joins in with the "You suck!" chants as he walks down the ramp and into the ring.
Kurt Angle: Last night, I once again competed at WrestleMania and I have to say it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I also got to team with Ronda Rousey in her debut match in WWE which was a massive honour. Not only that, we won too which makes it all the better. But enough boasting. I have a massive announcement to make but to make that announcement I'm gonna need a little help.
"Here comes the money" is heard as the crowd pop at the unexpected appearance of the SmackDown Commissioner.
Renee: Shane McMahon? On Raw?
Michael: This must be an absolutely massive announcement if Shane is here on Raw.
Shane stops in the ring to listen to the adulation.
Shane McMahon: Thank you, thank you everybody. And thank you Kurt for inviting me here to Raw. I'm here because we are going to shake things up in WWE.
Kurt: That's right. Tonight is the return of the WWE Draft. We are going to see new rosters, new faces and some faces you haven't seen in a while.
Shane: But before we start we have to explain a few things. First of all, champions will remain on their respective brands so AJ Styles, Brock Lesnar, Charlotte etc will be staying right where they are.
Kurt: Secondly, the cruiserweights will not be apart of the draft as they have a new home on NXT.
Shane: Third. As you all know last night myself and Daniel Bryan defeated Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, banishing them both from SmackDown Live. Luckily for them, Kurt has been kind enough to offer them jobs on Raw so they will not be in this draft either. Also I should point out that Daniel Bryan has resigned from his position of SmackDown GM meaning he will be eligible to be chosen tonight.
Kurt: One more thing, in order to decide who will receive the first pick we have both chosen superstars to represent us in a match. The winner of that match will earn the first pick for their brand.
Shane: Now that all of that is out of the way, let's get this show on the road.
Corey: What an announcement from Shane and Kurt. The WWE Draft makes it's return tonight.
Shane and Kurt make their way backstage before Aiden English's voice is heard from backstage. He comes out mic in hand, leading the crowd in "Rusev Day" chants.
Aiden English: Ladies and gentlemen, you're in for a treat. Rusev on Raw! He cannot be beat. Now chant loud, chant proud because today is...
"Rusev Day!"
English: Rusev Dayyyyyyyyyyyyy!
Rusev makes his way out to a massive pop.
Corey: Rusev Day has made its way to Raw to represent SmackDown Live and Shane McMahon.
Michael: Rusev a 2 time United States Champion in WWE. He could have made it 3 last night but was pinned by Jinder Mahal in that Fatal 4 Way also involving Randy Orton and Bobby Roode.
As Rusev poses in the ring, his music is cut off by the familiar opening riff of Seth Rollins' theme before the crowd scream "Burn it Down!" at the top of their lungs.
Michael: The Kingslayer and new Intercontinental Champion represents Kurt Angle and Raw tonight.
Renee: It was a fantastic performance from Rollins that led to him taking the Intercontinental title from the Miz in the opening match last night and he's gonna look to continue that form into tonight.
The ref gets the match underway with the crowd split on who they want to win. Rusev takes control of the match early but Rollins soon begins his fight back. He manages to hit a superkick on Rusev before following up with a Curb Stomp however the ref is distracted by English before he can make the count.
As Rollins argues with English, Rusev spins him around and hits the Machka Kick but Rollins kicks out at 2. Rollins rallies again and hits a second Curb Stomp for the win.
Corey: Rollins keeps his momentum going with a big win over Rusev and also earns the first pick for Raw in the draft.
Michael: That's right Corey but tonight is not all about the draft because we have so much more great action coming your way on Raw.
Renee: Yes in our main event, after her loss last night at WrestleMania Alexa Bliss will be invoking her rematch clause for the Raw Women's Championship against Nia Jax as she looks to become a 5 time Women's Champion plus loads more after this break.
Back from commercial, we cut backstage to Kurt Angle's office as he prepares to go out and make the first pick of the draft when his door his knocked and Braun Strowman enters with both of the Raw Tag Team Championships over his shoulders.
Kurt: Hello Braun. Congratulations on your win last night. Where's your partner?
Braun: That's what I came to talk to you about Kurt. As much of an honor it is to be a Tag Team Champion, things aren't going to work out. Nicholas is only 10 years old and he's still in school so he can't exactly keep up with the WWE schedule, which is why I am reluctantly vacating these titles on behalf of the both of us.
Kurt: Well I'm sorry to hear that. Maybe in a few years you'll be able to hold these again. You do realise this means that you'll be a part of the draft tonight though.
Braun: Kurt, it doesn't matter if I stay here on Raw or go over to SmackDown because in the end everyone will 'Get these hands'.
The camera then cuts to a locker room where The Miz is stood with The Miztourage behind him.
Miz: For years now, I have been known as a coward by everyone in WWE and I always shrugged it off as jealousy. But since last week when my child was born, I have come to realise that what a lot of people said was right. I have acted cowardly and tonight I look to change that. I may have lost the Intercontinental Championship last night but tonight will be the first step in getting it back. I am issuing an open challenge to everybody, Raw or SmackDown where I will prove I am a changed man and also show that I am ready to take back my Intercontinental Championship.
We return to the stage where podiums have been set up bearing the logos of both brands. Kurt and Shane stand behind their respective podiums ready to start the draft.
Kurt: Thanks to Seth Rollins' victory over Rusev, Raw will get the first pick. So without any further ado, the first pick of the 2018 WWE Draft is... Ronda Rousey.
The crowd pops massively as the first pick is announced as Rousey.
Renee: What a pick for Raw. 'The Baddest Woman on the Planet' is the first pick of the draft.
Michael: I agree. Ronda was so impressive in her debut match last night and I am looking forward to seeing what she can do from this point forward on Raw.
Shane: I have to say that is a very good pick but it is now time for SmackDown to make their first pick. But I won't be making it. Earlier tonight I announced that Daniel Bryan has resigned as GM but I have already managed to find a replacement.
The crowd lets out an "oooo" as they wait eager to know the identity of the new General Manager.
Shane: This is a man who you know very well Kurt. He has accomplished everything in WWE, a Grand Slam Champion, Money in the Bank winner, King of the Ring winner, Royal Rumble winner, a Hall of Famer and most importantly he has SmackDown blue in his veins. Ladies and gentlemen, the new SmackDown Live General Manager!
Everyone turns to the entranceway in anticipation before the crowd lose their minds as "You think you know me" is heard. Edge walks out to deafening noise from the crowd.
Corey: 'The Rated R Superstar' has returned! And he is here to lead SmackDown Live.
Edge does his signature pose before turning back and shaking both mens hands and finally stands behind the SmackDown podium.
Edge: Thank you everyone for that warm welcome. I have to say it is an honor to be named the new General Manager of SmackDown and I can't wait to get started. Now down to business, the draft. SmackDown's first pick will be... My predecessor, Daniel Bryan.
The crowd bursts into "Yes!" chants as Daniel Bryan is announced as SmackDown's first pick.
Kurt: Moving on, Raw's second pick is a man who despite his actions last night, I thoroughly believe will become a World Champion one day. Shinsuke Nakamura.
Edge: My next pick for SmackDown is someone who has the potential to be the face of the company. The former NXT Champion, Andrade 'Cien' Almas.
Kurt: Raw's next pick has been dominant on this show since the brand split and up until a few minutes ago was one half of the Raw Tag Team Champions, 'The Monster Among Men' Braun Strowman.
Edge: I think it's time we added a woman's touch to SmackDown Live and this woman has been so successful over the past 2 years. SmackDown's next pick is Alexa Bliss.
Kurt: Raw's next pick may not be the most popular man in the eyes of the fans but he has shown over and over again that he is one of the top guys in the world, Roman Reigns.
The crowd boos loudly at the announcement to the amusement of the SmackDown GM.
Edge: They really liked that pick Kurt. And they're all going to love this one as we go to NXT again and announce Drew McIntyre as SmackDown's next pick.
Kurt: It's about time we added some NXT talent to Raw in this draft so our next draft pick is the former NXT Women's Champion, Ember Moon.
Edge: My next pick is one of the best tag teams in the world, The Revival.
Kurt: Earlier I mentioned that we would be seeing some faces we haven't seen in a while, well here is one of them. Ladies and gentlemen Raw's next pick is the returning Bobby Lashley.
Edge: SmackDown's next pick is going to make our show absolutely glorious, Bobby Roode.
Titus Worldwide's theme plays as Titus, Apollo and Dana make their way out.
Michael: The first round of draft picks have been made and it is now time for more action on Raw and it starts with Titus Worldwide looking to impress the general managers.
Corey: Titus & Apollo managed to pick up a few wins over The Bar before WrestleMania but can they continue that momentum tonight?
Matt Hardy's theme plays as he walks out to "Delete" chants before Bray Wyatt follows him out soon after.
Renee: While that is a good question Corey, I have so many more about this pairing.
Michael: I can't blame you Renee. For months these two were feuding and it culminated in The Ultimate Deletion match which ended when Matt threw Bray into the Lake of Reincarnation. We wouldn't see Bray Wyatt again until last night when Bray returned to help Matt win the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and now apparently they're a team.
Corey: You have to wonder how these two are going to work together. They're rivalry was so heated that Matt tried to run Bray over with a lawn mower. Or I should say, a mower of lawns.
The match starts with Matt immediately on the attack over Apollo. Quick tags between Matt and Bray mean Apollo is unable to get much offense in before Bray hits Sister Abigail. Titus runs in and breaks the pin up at 2 before he is taken out by Bray. Matt tags in and hits the Twist of Fate on Apollo to win the match.
Corey: Wow. What a dominant performance from these two.
Michael: Well Corey. Your question of how these to would work together has been answered. And the answer is very very well.
Renee: Titus wasn't even able to get into the match. Apollo was absolutely decimated by Matt and Bray.
As both teams make their way backstage we cut to commercial.
After the break, John Cena's music plays and he comes out with a sad but serious expression on his face. Instead of his usual theatrics, he heads straight for the ring and grabs a mic.
John Cena: Last night at WrestleMania I lost to The Undertaker. Normally, there is no shame in that. After that match he now has 24 wins and only 2 losses at WrestleMania. But it's not the fact that I lost that bothers me, it's how I lost. I was embarrassed by The Undertaker. After weeks of goading and taunting just trying to get him to show up he finally does at the last minute. And I thought I was ready. But I was far from it. To be pushed aside like I was James Ellsworth after weeks and weeks of talk is humiliating. Being squashed at 'The Grandest Stage of them All' is something that at this point I'm not sure how to come back from. Which is why I am taking a break. Now I know what you're all thinking. "He already takes big long breaks to do movies", but this is different. I don't know how long I'll be gone for. Hell, I honestly don't know if I will be back. But this is something that I have to do.
He drops the mic and walks back up the ramp. The crowd are split between chanting "Thank you John" and "Hey, hey, hey, goodbye."
Corey: Well we knew that John wouldn't exactly take the loss to The Undertaker well but I don't think anyone was expecting something like this.
Renee: Yeah, this has clearly taken a very bad affect on Cena if someone as dedicated as him is unsure if they'll ever return.
Michael: Well nonetheless we have a draft going on and while it seems like John Cena won't be a part of this draft, tons more superstars are and it is time to continue on as we go back to both Kurt and Edge.
Kurt: I have to say that I'm disappointed John Cena is unavailable to be drafted but the show must go on. And my next pick is someone who steals the show each and every time he's in that ring. My next pick is the returning, Rey Mysterio.
Edge: Well SmackDown's next pick is one of the top rising stars in WWE, which we all know stands for Walk With Elias.
Kurt: For Raw's next pick, I will take the newest tag team in WWE. A team we just saw dominate in that ring. Bray Wyatt & Matt Hardy.
Edge: For the third time tonight SmackDown looks towards NXT as we select SAnitY.
Kurt: Our next pick is someone who up until last night was undefeated but despite that loss is the future of the women's division, Asuka.
Edge: The blue brands next pick is a team who have dominated the tag division for the last year because they don't just set the bar, they are The Bar.
Kurt: For my next pick I select someone who I know very well. We've had many battles in the past and they have all pushed me to my limit, Samoa Joe.
Edge: SmackDown is already glorious but this woman is going to make it fabulous. Miss Money in the Bank, Carmella.
Kurt: For the next pick of the WWE Draft, Raw selects one of the most popular and impressive women in the world, Becky Lynch.
Edge: My next pick is both one of my former teammates and one of my greatest rivals, Y2J Chris Jericho.
Kurt: For Raw's final pick of this round, I select the first ever Universal Champion. Finn Balor.
Edge: Despite losing earlier tonight, this man showed the fighting spirit that we need on SmackDown which is why I choose Rusev Day.
Sasha Banks music plays and she makes her way out to a cheer from the crowd.
Michael: It's Boss time as we continue with more great action after this break.
We return with Sasha in the ring.
Michael: We are back on Raw as Sasha Banks gets set to take on her best friend Bayley.
Renee: Sasha actually requested this match earlier tonight after Bayley eliminated her from the battle royal last night at WrestleMania so she clearly wants to get one over on Bayley here.
Bayley makes her way onto the ramp but as the inflatables appear, Sasha runs from the ring and attacks her.
Michael: Oh my God. What is Sasha doing?
Corey: I knew it! I've been saying for months now that Sasha Banks is a backstabber and I have been proven right.
Sasha continues her assault all the way down to the ring and throws Bayley in before demanding the referee start the match. The bell is rung and Sasha immediately gets back to work. After hitting Bankrupt, she goes for the pin but Bayley kicks out at 2. Sasha argues with the ref but as she turns back, Bayley kips up and mounts a fight back. She climbs to the top rope and hits an elbow drop but Sasha kicks out at 2. Sasha gets up and quickly hits Bankrupt for a second time to win. After the match, she stands over Bayley before launching another attack, locking in the Bank Statement until the ref manages to pull her off.
Renee: Why has Sasha done this?
Corey: Because she's a filthy backstabber Renee, that's why! I've told everyone but no one believed me. Well there is your proof right there.
Sasha is booed heavily as she taunts the fans on her way back up the ramp while Bayley is helped to the back going into the break.
Back on the show, Kurt and Edge are ready to start the next round of picks.
Kurt: To start the third round of the WWE Draft, Raw selects the longest reigning Tag Team Champions in history, The New Day.
Edge: For our next pick, this man was the first pick for SmackDown in the 2016 draft and when he returns from injury will be a key part of SmackDown, Dean Ambrose.
Kurt: Raw's next pick is a four time Women's Champion who we just saw compete, Sasha Banks.
The crowd boo loudly as Sasha is pretty much rewarded for her assault on Bayley just a few minutes prior.
Edge: SmackDown's next pick is a veteran in the women's division, Nikki Bella.
Kurt: For the next pick, I select a team who along with The New Day had some of the best matches on SmackDown last year, The Uso's.
Edge: For SmackDown's next pick, we choose 'The Lone Wolf' Baron Corbin.
Kurt: Quite frankly I can't believe this man is still available but I'm delighted he is. Raw selects 'The Viper' Randy Orton.
Edge: There's gonna be a 'Club' reunion on SmackDown as I select The Good Brothers Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson.
Kurt: My next pick is someone who I haven't always gotten along with but despite this he has held the Intercontinental Championship with pride, The Miz.
Edge: With the final pick of this round, SmackDown selects one of the greatest women's wrestlers of all time. Mickie James.
Miz's music plays as Raw's latest draft pick comes out flanked by Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas.
Michael: As Miz makes his way out to the ring for his open challenge we are gonna go to a commercial break, we'll be right back.
Back from the ads, Miz stands in the ring awaiting his mystery opponent.
Corey: Who is gonna answer Miz's open challenge?
The crowd explodes as the all so familiar Hardy Boyz music plays and Jeff Hardy comes from the back.
Michael: Question. Answered. Jeff Hardy is back on Raw after months on the shelf.
Renee: 'The Charismatic Enigma' has returned to face The Miz.
The match begins with the two men going back and forth before Hardy starts to take control. Curtis Axel gets up on the apron to distract Jeff, Miz gets back to his feet and takes Jeff out from behind but berates Axel for getting involved. Miz starts to take control but Jeff is able to mount a comeback before a Twist of Fate is reversed into a neck breaker. Dallas this time gets on the apron and attempts to undo the turnbuckle pad but Miz spots him and tells him to get off the apron. Miz turns back to Jeff only to be hit with a Twist of Fate followed by a Swanton Bomb for the victory.
Renee: A successful return for Jeff Hardy over The Miz.
Jeff makes his way backstage while in the ring, The Miztourage attempt to help Miz to his feet. However, he pushes them off and goes backstage alone leaving the two shocked in the ring.
Michael: What was that all about?
Corey: I guess Miz was telling the truth about changing his ways. Dallas and Axel weren't exactly playing fair in that match and Miz wasn't happy.
The two make their own way backstage while Kurt and Edge come out to continue the draft.
Kurt: It's time to start the fourth round of the draft and this man just impressed me a lot so with my next pick I select Jeff Hardy.
Edge: SmackDown once again dives into the NXT roster as we are going to make SmackDown, IIconic.
Kurt: For my next pick, I choose someone who has a tremendous amount of heart and never says die. She also enjoys a good hug. Bayley.
Edge: Yet again I go to NXT for my next pick as The Authors of Pain will be coming to SmackDown Live.
Kurt: Next I choose one of the most underrated wrestlers in WWE, 'The Show Off' Dolph Ziggler.
Edge: My next pick is also extremely underrated and someone you know very well Kurt, Shelton Benjamin.
Kurt: Raw's next pick is a group who have just recently burst onto the scene on SmackDown, The Riott Squad.
Edge: My next pick is someone who I have had my differences with in the past but he is a legend in WWE, Kane.
Kurt: For my next pick, I select a woman who has been very successful in WWE sine her Raw debut here in New Orleans, Paige.
Edge: With the last pick of the round I choose the winner of last night's women's battle royal, Naomi.
Michael: We are four rounds down in the WWE Draft and we'll be right back after this.
After the break, Heath Slater & Rhyno are in the ring with The Ascension ready to get their match underway.
Michael: Welcome back to Monday Night Raw and you're probably wondering why The Ascension are in the ring. They have not been drafted yet so they are still technically a SmackDown team but they asked Kurt Angle earlier today for an opportunity to show what they've got and Angle has given them it so this is their chance.
In the match, The Ascension are impressing but whenever they go for a pin on Heath, Rhyno breaks it up. They continue to dominate and hit their tag finisher but once again Rhyno breaks the pin. In frustration, Viktor grabs a chair from ringside and hits Rhyno causing the DQ.
Renee: Oh come on. There was no need for that.
Corey: Are you kidding? Rhyno kept getting involved when he wasn't legal. Turn about is fair play.
Renee: Hitting him with a chair is not turn about Graves.
Michael: I have to agree with Renee here. Kurt Angle gave these two an opportunity to impress and they've thrown it away in frustration.
As Konnor & Viktor leave in celebration, Heath helps Rhyno to the back after the assault while Kurt and Edge once again take their places at their podiums.
Kurt: Continuing on with the draft, I select someone who I believe was never given a proper chance on SmackDown, 'The Perfect 10' Tye Dillinger.
Edge: For SmackDown's first pick of this round, I am going to choose an icon of the industry, The Big Show.
Kurt: This team were the first ever SmackDown Tag Team Champions, Heath Slater & Rhyno.
Edge: For SmackDown, I select a former Women's Champion in the form of Natalya.
Kurt: My next pick is a woman who has a massive amount of potential, Sonya Deville.
Edge: My next pick is like you Kurt, a former Olympian. Chad Gable.
Kurt: My next pick is possibly the most eccentric superstar in WWE history, Goldust.
Edge: My next pick is someone I know well, one of my former Edgeheads Zack Ryder.
Kurt: This team is one of the most entertaining for a long time in WWE, Breezango.
Edge: The final pick of this round is someone else I know well. Maybe a little too well because she nearly ended my marriage with Vickie Guerrero before it had even started. I guess that wouldn't have been so bad. Nonetheless, my next pick is Alicia Fox.
Michael: Five down, one round to go but before that we are gonna go to commercial break. Don't go anywhere.
Back from the adverts, the arena lights are all out.
JoJo: Ladies and gentlemen, Elias.
Elias: Hello I am Elias. And tonight is my last night on Raw. I know. I know. It's heartbreaking. But in the end it doesn't matter because no matter where you go, everybody knows that WWE stands for...
"Walk with Elias!"
Elias: I said WWE stands for...
"Walk with Elias!"
Elias: That's right. But last night it seemed that John Cena forgot that and payed the price for interrupting Elias. But you don't have to worry because tonight I am going to sing the song that I didn't have the chance to finish at WrestleMania. So would you please silence your cellphones, hold your applause and most importantly shut your mouths.
Elias begins strumming his guitar but as he opens his mouth to sing he is interrupted by Finn Balor.
Corey: Thank God for Finn Balor.
Michael: Now why did Balor have to do that? It's Elias' last night on Raw couldn't Finn just let Elias have his moment.
Renee: Yeah is that so much to ask?
Corey: It's way too much to ask.
Finn gets in the ring and the match begins. Elias, with the power advantage, begins to take charge but Finn manages to mount a comeback. He reverses a move into the 1916 before climbing to the top rope for a Coup de Gras for the win.
Michael: Balor spoils Elias' farewell party from Raw.
Corey: I wish it was a farewell party from me but I still have to deal with him on SmackDown.
Renee: Moving on from Elias, this is a big win for Balor especially after he was unable to leave with the Intercontinental Championship last night.
Michael: Of course, you have to think this puts Finn back in the title picture.
Kurt and Edge come out for the final time tonight to make the remaining draft picks.
Kurt: To start the final round of the draft, I would like to select two men who impressed me tonight despite their antics at the end of the match, The Ascension.
Edge: For SmackDown's first pick of the final round I select Corey's favourite female superstar, Mandy Rose.
Kurt: Backstage, these guys managed to persuade me to draft them so I select Titus Worldwide. Man, Titus is a good agent.
Edge: My next pick is from NXT, No Way Jose.
Kurt: For our next pick, Raw selects R-Truth. Let's just hope he remembers what show he's on.
Edge: SmackDown's next pick is someone else who Kurt knows extremely well. Kurt Angle's son, Jason Jordan.
Kurt: Did you seriously just draft my son before me?
Edge: Oh sorry, my bad. I mean, you only had about 30 chances to draft him but my bad.
Kurt: Touché. Anyway, our next pick on Raw is an Andre the Giant Battle Royal winner, Mojo Rawley.
Edge: The next pick for SmackDown in the draft is Primo and Epico, The Colons.
Kurt: For Raw's final pick of the draft we select Tamina.
Edge: And for SmackDown's final pick we'll take the Dallas & Axel. And that is it for the 2018 WWE Draft.
Kurt: Yes. Thank you to all of the superstars who have been selected an-
?: Hey, hey, hey. Hold on a minute.
Curt Hawkins comes out.
Curt Hawkins: Aren't you forgetting about someone?
Kurt: Curt. Listen, after the last year I'm not entirely sure that you're Raw material.
Curt: What about you Uncle Edge? You drafted Zack we can get the team back together.
Edge: First of all please don't call me Uncle Edge, it was 10 years ago. Secondly, you're not really what we're looking for on SmackDown.
Curt: What do you mean?
Edge: Well, when's the last time you won a match Curt?
Curt: November 8 2016 against Apollo Crews in Glasgow, Scotland. I remember it like it was yesterday.
Kurt: So you haven't won a match in almost a year and a half and you expect one of us to draft you.
Curt: Yes?
Edge: *sighs* Kurt, I kind of feel bad for him. How about we flip a coin and the loser drafts Hawkins?
Kurt: Alright fine. I pick tails.
Edge takes a coin from his pocket and flips it. It hits the floor and all three look down at it to see it landed on...
Edge: Tails. *Sighs*
Curt excitedly pulls Edge into a hug.
Curt: Yes! This is great! Me, you and Zack back together.
Edge: Yeah okay, let me go. Come on Curt. Let's go get you a contract.
Curt speeds off backstage while Edge shakes his head and trails behind.
Kurt: Well, as I was saying. Thank you to all of the superstars for taking part in the draft and to all of you for a great WrestleMania week. Now let's get onto the main event.
Corey: Let's get onto the main event indeed. Alexa Bliss takes on Nia Jax for the Raw Women's Championship after this break.
We return from commercials as Alexa Bliss makes her way out to loud boos from the crowd.
Renee: Alexa Bliss finally got her comeuppance last night at WrestleMania for her tormenting of Nia Jax over the last month but she does have a chance to win that championship back from her former best friend.
Michael: And you'll notice that Mickie James has not came to the ring with Alexa tonight. That is because Nia took Mickie out before the match last night and Mickie has suffered a minor injury due to it so Alexa will have to go it alone tonight.
Corey: Listen, Mickie or no Mickie, I believe that tonight we see 'The Godess' crowned as a five time Women's Champion.
Michael: But then what? Alexa has already drafted to SmackDown so if Bliss does win it leaves Raw without a Women's Title.
Nia makes her way out to a massive pop.
Michael: Nia Jax achieved her dream last night of becoming the Women's Champion and she is determined to keep hold of that title for a long time.
As Nia enters the ring, JoJo begins her announcement.
JoJo: The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
"One fall!"
JoJo: And it is for, the Raw Women's Championship. Introducing first the challenger. From Columbus, Ohio. Alexa Bliss! And her opponent. From San Diego, California. She is the Raw Women's Champion, Nia Jax!
Nia holds her title over her head before handing it over to the referee. The bell rings and Nia immediately flattens Alexa with a shoulder tackle to the joy of the crowd. She dominates the start of the match, easily throwing around the smaller woman. Alexa attempts a fight back with a few punches and even a dropkick but is unable to get Nia off her feet. She attempts a DDT but Nia catches her foot as she goes for the kick to the gut and hits her with a clothesline to the fans delight. As she picks her up for the Samoan Drop, she is distracted by the music of...
Renee: Carmella? What is Carmella doing here? She was drafted to SmackDown earlier tonight.
Michael: Is she cashing in?
Corey: If she is she's taking her sweet time of it. She's still not come out.
While Nia's distracted, Alexa gets back to her feet and hits a DDT on Nia before quickly climbing to the top rope and hitting Twisted Bliss.
"1! 2! 3!"
Michael: Oh my God! What just happened?
JoJo: Here is your winner and the new Raw Women's Champion, Alexa Bliss!
Renee: Nia just got screwed that's what happened.
Corey: Carmella just helped Alexa win back the Raw Women's Championship.
Michael: But why? Why did she do this?
Renee: Nia thought that she ended the torment last night at WrestleMania but her dream has just became a nightmare.
Michael: What happens now? Alexa was drafted to SmackDown earlier tonight which means Raw is now left without a Women's Championship which makes me think that either Edge or Shane McMahon might have had something to do with this.
Corey: None of that matters. All that matters is that the Championship is back where it belongs, around the waist of 'The Godess'.
Michael: I guess we're going to have to wait until tomorrow on SmackDown to get any answers but for now, Alexa Bliss is a 5 time Women's Champion.
The show fades to black with Alexa doing her signature championship pose on the stage.
A/N: So, this took a while. What did you guys think of the opening Raw of the series? Good? Bad? Average? Let me know. And let me know of anything you want to see in the story. Whether it's a storyline or a specific person you want to be pushed. Also, the complete rosters will be uploaded as well so you don't lose track. Thanks for reading.
P.S. That title change wasn't planned, just some 2K randomness haha.