Welcome to our WrestlingINC.com Live WWE Monday Night RAW Viewing Party. Tonight's show comes from the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA.
- Tonight's WWE RAW from Des Moines opens with Michael Cole welcoming us. He's joined by Corey Graves and Jonathan Coachman. Cole hypes tonight's Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt Elimination Chamber qualifier. We cut backstage to Wyatt, who talks about how he won the WWE Title in the Chamber last year and there's just one person standing in his way this year, his nemesis Reigns. Wyatt goes on and says he sees Reigns fro what he truly is, a failure waiting to be put out of his misery. Wyatt says he's happy to oblige. Wyatt goes on until we cut backstage to Roman Reigns' response. Reigns says a failure is someone who can't deal with adversity, someone who gets knocked down and stays down. Reigns says he's had his fair share of ups & downs but that's the sign of a great journey, not a failure. Reigns goes on and says his Road to WrestleMania 34 stops with a trip to Suplex City. Reigns says Wyatt or Brock Lesnar can't stop him from becoming WWE Universal Champion.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns
We go right to the ring as Bray Wyatt makes his way out. Roman Reigns is out next to a very mixed reaction.
The bell rings and they lock up. Wyatt takes it to the corner and they break. Wyatt keeps control but Reigns drops him first with a shoulder. Wyatt fights out of a headlock but misses in the corner. Wyatt turns upside down and taunts Reigns from the corner. Wyatt talks more trash but Reigns charges and runs into a boot. Reigns rocks Wyatt as he goes to the second rope. Reigns puts Wyatt on his shoulders but he fights out. Reigns charges but ends up running into the ring post as Wyatt moves. Wyatt takes Reigns down for a 2 count as we see Matt Hardy backstage watching.
Wyatt keeps Reigns grounded with a headlock now. Reigns finally fights out and unloads on Wyatt. Reigns with a big clothesline. Wyatt goes to the floor for a breather. Reigns goes to the floor for the Drive By but Wyatt counters it and puts him down. Wyatt turns it around on the floor and sends Reigns into the steel ring steps. Wyatt stands tall over Reigns as we go to commercial.
Back from the break and Wyatt has Reigns grounded. Reigns finally fights up and out with a Samoan Drop but he can't get the pin. Reigns gets up first and unloads in the corner with big shots as fans count along. Wyatt counters and goes for the Uranage but it's blocked. They run the ropes but Wyatt launches himself at Reigns with an elbow and they both go down. Wyatt with a 2 count.
Wyatt works Reigns over a bit and they go to the corner. Wyatt climbs up for a superplex but can't get it. He has to climb back up and talks some trash but Reigns fights back with headbutts. Reigns slides down and brings Wyatt to the mat with a sitdown powerbomb. Wyatt kicks out at 2. They're both down again. Reigns waits for Wyatt and goes for the Superman Punch but it's blocked. Wyatt with the Uranage and the senton for a close 2 count. Wyatt can't believe it.
Wyatt goes for Sister Abigail but it's blocked. Reigns rolls Wyatt up for a 2 count and comes right back with a Superman Punch for a close 2 count. Reigns calls for the Spear this time but Wyatt boots him in the head. Wyatt with Sister Abigail for a close 2 count. Wyatt mounts Reigns with elbows to the back of the head. Wyatt picks Reigns up for another Sister Abigail but Reigns starts to resist and overpower Wyatt. Some fans boo. They run the ropes and Reigns hits the Spear for the win. Reigns is going to the Chamber.
Winner: Roman Reigns
After the match, Reigns stands tall and celebrates as we go to replays. We come back to Reigns heading up the ramp as we see the WrestleMania 34 banner hanging high. Matt Hardy suddenly hits the ring and waits for Wyatt to get up. Matt lays Wyatt down with a Twist of Fate and celebrates, getting a "delete!" chant going as his music hits.
Seth Rollins is backstage with Jason Jordan. Rollins says this is their final title shot from The Bar and he wants to make sure Jordan doesn't do anything that blows it. Jordan says he's 100%, he's talked to his dad and doctors have cleared him. Jordan says Rollins has no worries. Rollins says this isn't about him or Jordan, it's' about what they can do together. Rollins wants them to go out there and take back their tag team titles.
Still to come, Jordan and Rollins vs. The Bar. Also, John Cena vs. Elias vs. Braun Strowman to determine the final Chamber entrant. Back to commercial, including promos from Mandy Rose & Goldust and Naomi & SmackDown Tag Team Champion Jimmy Uso to promote this week's Mixed Match Challenge bout.