Ringside Intel brings you a recap and results for tonight’s WWE Monday Night Raw (2/18/2019) broadcast. Pre-show starts at 7:50 pm EST and the main show at 8 pm EST. Time for the fallout after last night’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. Tweet and follow @RingsideIntel on Twitter.
Monday Night Raw: 8 pm EST
Show opens up and Triple H comes out to the ring. He starts trying to put over the upcoming WrestleMania show and also recounts the events from last night’s Elimination Chamber. When he remembers Kofi Kingston’s performance, the crowd chants Kofi’s name. H also points out that, despite Becky Lynch’s appearance being “pretty damn cool”, she will be arrested and prosecuted for disregarding her suspension. Then Triple H reveals that some of the top NXT stars will be making their Raw debuts tonight. Also, Braun Strowman and Baron Corbin will compete in a Tables Match, which will take place right now.
They are four of the BEST performers in @WWENXT, and they will be making their #RAW debuts TONIGHT!
– #NXTChampion @ProjectCiampa
– #NXTNorthAmericanChampion @JohnnyGargano
– @WWEAleister
– @KingRicochet pic.twitter.com/BXum6nldWL— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2019
The Monster has arrived. #Raw @BraunStrowman pic.twitter.com/JDuraKuAwX
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2019
Tables Match: Braun Strowman vs. Baron Corbin
Strowman has his ribs taped up after Corbin, Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre ganged up on him last night. Corbin has considerable success, capitalizing on Strowman’s injury, but Strowman ends up putting Corbin through a table with a Running Powerslam.
Winner: Braun Strowman
It's redemption for @BraunStrowman as he scores a VICTORY over @BaronCorbinWWE in a #TablesMatch! #Raw pic.twitter.com/dvMQW7D3RJ
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 19, 2019
As Strowman is heading to the back, he runs into Paul Heyman on the main stage. He grabs Heyman by the scruff and intimidates him a little bit before finally taking his leave.
Hey, @HeymanHustle…
Remember @BraunStrowman? #RAW pic.twitter.com/GXwMjFCUv5
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2019
Paul Heyman goes to the ring and cuts a promo extolling the virtues of his client The Beast Brock Lesnar.
Paul @HeymanHustle is here to tell the story of a real-life BEAST. #Raw pic.twitter.com/d8SkYSNnKq
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2019
He's one of a kind. @BrockLesnar #Raw pic.twitter.com/xacydCeiFW
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2019
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New Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor comes out to the ring. He starts cutting a promo but then Lio Rush comes out to interrupt him. Rush tells him he doesn’t deserve to be IC Champ. Then Bobby Lashley attacks Balor from behind and he and Rush beat down the new champ before Ricochet comes out to the rescue.
.@itsLioRush & @fightbobby look for some redemption against @FinnBalor! #Raw pic.twitter.com/GAF8ORRMAR
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2019
.@KingRicochet is here and ready to even the odds!! #Raw pic.twitter.com/jrloc3mhah
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2019
Tag Team Match: Finn Balor & Ricochet vs. Bobby Lashley & Lio Rush
This match was made during the break. Ricochet ends up securing victory for his team, hitting the 630 on Rush.
Winners: Finn Balor & Ricochet
.@KingRicochet might not be human. #Raw pic.twitter.com/fHVd7viB2i
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2019
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Drew McIntyre tells Triple H he wants an opportunity to prove himself against Seth Rollins. Dean Ambrose comes into the scene and says he’s got nothing to do tonight and then slaps McIntyre in the face to egg him on. Ambrose walks off and Triple H asks McIntyre if he still wants Rollins. McIntyre tells him to “change the damn match.”
.@TheDeanAmbrose politely challenged @DMcIntyreWWE to a match tonight. #Raw pic.twitter.com/EDZpHUK9Iz
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 19, 2019
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Tag Team Match: Lucha House Party vs. Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins
Lucha House Party picks up the win after Hawkins is pinned, as usual.
Winners: Lucha House Party
And the losing streak lives to see another day. #Raw @ZackRyder @TheCurtHawkins pic.twitter.com/Q8pLo6Xruk
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2019
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Heavy Machinery is interviewed on the main stage but Lacey Evans’ music hits and she comes out to join them. She walks down the aisle, strutting her stuff, and then back up again. Then Heavy Machinery does a strut of their own down the aisle and back again.
Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who is the classiest of them all? @LaceyEvansWWE #Raw pic.twitter.com/ADJa477gdU
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2019
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Tag Team Match: WWE Tag Champs The Revival vs. NXT Tag Champs Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano
Ciampa & Gargano pick up the win over the champs in their big show debut.
Winners: Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano
Now that's how you make your #Raw debut! @JohnnyGargano & @ProjectCiampa stand tall over #TheRevival! pic.twitter.com/uqWyw5Wsev
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2019
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Inaugural Women’s Tag Team Champions The Boss’n’Hug Connection come out to the ring to cut a promo. As they’re about to leave, Nia Jax & Tamina come out to the main stage. Jax tells the champs that no one wants to listen to their pointless love-fest. Things almost come to a head and they sort of start to scrap but it ends suddenly and the segment is wrapped up.
And here to ruin the celebration? @NiaJaxWWE & @TaminaSnuka, of course! #Raw pic.twitter.com/gQVvXdt5Nd
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2019
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Singles Match: Drew McIntyre vs. Dean Ambrose
McIntyre makes short work of Ambrose.
Winner: Drew McIntyre
Well, that didn't take long. @DMcIntyreWWE quickly finishes off @TheDeanAmbrose on #Raw. pic.twitter.com/r3HeBWBgoe
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2019
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Singles Match: Elias vs. Aleister Black
Black nails Elias with the Black Mass for the 3-count.
Winner: Aleister Black
An impressive #Raw debut for @WWEAleister who walks away with the win! pic.twitter.com/8Vp9Nbsaeh
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2019
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Raw Women’s Championship Match: Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Ruby Riott
The two go back and forth and Ruby gets a number of near-falls. Rousey keeps managing to just barely get her shoulder up. Ruby even connects with a Riott Kick, but Rousey kicks out. Ruby goes to the top rope and leaps off to finish it. Rousey transitions into the Armbar, and the Riott Squad pulls their teammate to safety. Rousey jumps off the top rope out onto all three of them. Back in the ring and Rousey locks on the Armbar and forces Ruby to tap out.
Winner: Ronda Rousey
After the match, the Riott Squad tries to attack Rousey but she fights them off as the show comes to a close.
And still. #Raw @RondaRousey pic.twitter.com/0gqfUfCKgv
— WWE (@WWE) February 19, 2019