Post-Raw Fight Size Update: Lars Sullivan Update, Cena Puts Over Balor, Banks Argues With Rousey
Here is your Jan. 14 post-Raw Fight Size update.
– WWE caught up with Bobby Lashley following his Intercontinental Title win on Raw. You can view the interview in the video above. ICYMI: Lashley defeated Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins in a triple threat bout to win the belt.
– A wild Nikki Cross appeared on Raw, teaming with Natalya and Bayley to defeat the Riott Squad. The new NXT call-ups will be appearing on both shows before they are ultimately assigned to a brand.
– EC3, Lacey Evans and Heavy Machinery also appeared on Raw. One name noticeably absent was Lars Sullivan. He reportedly had a panic attack prior to last week’s Raw. Fightful was told he left the arena parking lot and has had virtual radio silence since then
– Ronda Rousey and Sasha Banks defeated Nia Jax and Tamina in a tag team bout. Following the match, Banks and Rousey got into an arguement.
– Mickie James announced herself for the Women’s Royal Rumble.
– Finn Balor defeated John Cena, Drew McIntyre and Baron Corbin in a fatal four-way bout to earn a shot at Brock Lesnar and the Universal Title at the Royal Rumble. Following the bout, Cena put over Balor.
– Braun Strowman was pulled from the bout against Lesnar after destroying the limo of Vince McMahon.
– The following matches were taped for Main Event:
– No Way Jose & Zack Ryder def. Tyler Breeze & Curt Hawkins.
* Alicia Fox & Mickie James def. Ember Moon & Dana Brooke.
– A Moment of Bliss returned. During the segment, Alexa Bliss announced that the Women’s Tag Team Titles will be decided at Elimination Chamber.
– If you missed anything from Raw, head over to Fightful’s full recap of the show. And check out the post-show podcast for a full review.
