Hardy helps Balor and Rollins defeat The Miztourage
Tuesday 10 April 2018 17:34, UK
Jeff Hardy returned from a lengthy absence to team up with Finn Balor and new Intercontinental champion Seth Rollins and defeat The Miz and his Miztourage on last night's edition of Raw.
The former WWE champion evened the playing field just as Rollins and Balor looked set to throwdown with The Miz, Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel.
Later in the evening, Rollins would have the final say, though, delivering a match-ending Curb Stomp to The Miz, who invokes his rematch clause for the Intercontinental Title at Backlash on Sunday, May 6.
Rousey rejects Stephanie's offer
A bandaged Stephanie McMahon came to the ring to congratulate Ronda Rousey on her win at WrestleMania and extend an olive branch to the former UFC champion.
Rousey seemed open to the idea, shaking hands with and embracing the Raw Commissioner, but the smile soon dropped as Ronda locked in another arm-bar, leaving Stephanie to be escorted to the back room by medics.
Samoa Joe returns to Raw
After several months on the sidelines, Samoa Joe is back in business for the red brand.
Joe interrupted a despondent and angry Roman Reigns, promising that he would be waiting at Backlash for whatever remains of The Big Dog after his WWE Universal Championship steel cage match with Brock Lesnar at The Greatest Royal Rumble event.
Former ECW Champion demolishes Elias
Bobby Lashley was another familiar face back in WWE. The former ECW Champion emerged just as Elias, angry at his treatment at WrestleMania, prepared to serenade the WWE Universe, and took down The Drifter with a powerful suplex.
Authors of Pain victorious on Raw debut
The Authors of Pain made their first appearance on Raw at the expense of Heath Slater and Rhyno.
The pair then seemingly ended their association with Paul Ellering by leaving the ring without him.
'Woken' Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt advance in tag-team elimination match
Newly-crowned Raw Tag Team champions Braun Strowman and Nicholas met with Raw GM Kurt Angle to officially relinquish the titles they won at WrestleMania after acknowledging Nicholas's busy schedule would prevent them from defending the titles.
That opened the door for Angle to announce the tournament, with the winners facing The Bar at the Greatest Royal Rumble event.
The Revival also advanced after defeating Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson while 'Woken' Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt teamed up to see off the challenge of Titus Worldwide.
Ember Moon teams up with Nia Jax
Ember Moon joined Raw Women's champion Nia Jax to see off Alexa Bliss and Mickie James. The former NXT Women's Champion nailed Bliss with the high-flying Eclipse to get the three-count.
Victory for No Way Jose on Raw debut
No Way Jose was another to move up from the yellow and black of NXT, arriving in style with a conga line in tow. The Dominican Dancing Machine didn't lose skip a beat in the ring either, seeing off local competitor John Skyler with a pop-up punch.
Owens and Zayn miss out on Raw opportunity
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn went head to head to earn a contract with WWE Raw. The pair officially lost their jobs on SmackDown following defeat to Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon at WrestleMania. Their efforts fell short here too with the bout ending in a no-contest, costing them both the opportunity to join Raw.
Paige announces retirement
British WWE Superstar Paige gave an emotional address to the WWE Universe as she announced her retirement from in-ring competition. Paige, who suffered an injury during a house event, thanked her fellow WWE Superstars.
