Here are your quick and dirty, editorial-free WWE Raw results for January 8, 2018. The show was headlined by the return of The Miz, an appearance from Brock Lesnar, and a big six-man tag team match. Be back here tomorrow for the full Best and Worst of Raw column.
WWE Raw Results:
1. Sasha Banks and Bayley defeated Mandy Rose and Sonya DeVille. Banks tapped out Rose with a Banks Statement.
2. “Woken” Matt Hardy defeated Curt Hawkins. Hardy has a new entrance theme, and won with a Twist of Fate. After the match, Hardy and Bray Wyatt laughed at each other.
– The Miz returned and cut a promo about how he’s coming for Roman Reigns’ Intercontinental Championship.
3. Cruiserweight Championship Match: Cedric Alexander defeated Enzo Amore (c) by count-out. Amore appeared to get injured on a Cedric Alexander dive, causing him to be counted out. Alexander wins the match, but Amore is still the champion.
4. Titus O’Neil and Apollo Crews defeated The Bar. Sheamus tried to Brogue Kick Apollo Crews, but Crews avoided it. O’Neil was able to roll up Sheamus from behind and score the upset victory.
– Paul Heyman cut a promo about how Brock Lesnar will win at Royal Rumble. Kane attacked Lesnar on the stage and the two fought to the back, where — I’m not kidding — Braun Strowman used a grappling hook to pull down a free-standing lighting truss and take out both men.
5. Samoa Joe defeated Rhyno. Joe won by submission with the Coquina Clutch. After the match, Joe promised to eliminate John Cena in the Royal Rumble.
– Nia Jax attacked Asuka from behind before a match could begin, leaving her lying. Later in the show, Nia Jax vs. Asuka was announced for next week.
6. Finn Bálor, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson defeated Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and Jason Jordan. Bálor’s group is now officially “Bálor Club.” Jason Jordan caused multiple distractions for his own team by trying to help, causing Seth Rollins to get hit with a shotgun dropkick and the Coup de Grace from Bálor.
After the match, the Miztourage jumped Reigns, Rollins and Jordan. The Miz took out Roman Reigns with a Skull-crushing Finale. The crowd chanted “one more time,” so The Miztourage also hit Reigns with a Shield Bomb.
