WWE Monday Night RAW Delivers Thrills and Shocks in Seattle
WWE Monday Night RAW aired its March 9 episode from the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, delivering a packed show with title matches, a new No.1 contender, and a stunning betrayal that left fans in awe.
Shocking Betrayal and Major Confrontations
The show opened with RAW General Manager Adam Pearce calling out Seth Rollins. Suddenly, a group of masked men surrounded the ring, with one revealing himself as Rollins. Pearce addressed Rollins' actions against The Vision, deeming them unacceptable but expressing a willingness to move forward. As The Vision made their entrance, Rollins and the masked men exited, leading to Jey Uso and LA Knight appearing to confront The Vision and stand tall in the ring.
In a major shocker, The Judgment Day turned on Finn Balor, leaving the audience stunned. Additionally, CM Punk received a warning shot from Roman Reigns' cousins, The Usos, despite his previously good relationship with them, adding tension to the night.
No.1 Contender's Gauntlet Match for WWE Women's Intercontinental Title
A high-stakes Gauntlet match determined the new No.1 contender for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship. The match began with IYO Sky and Lyra Valkyria, with Sky eliminating Valkyria via a roundhouse kick. Raquel Rodriguez entered next, hitting a Tijuana Bomb on Sky on the apron, but Ivy Nile rolled her back in, leading to Rodriguez's elimination by Raquel. Bayley then entered, eliminating both Raquel Rodriguez and Ivy Nile.
The final showdown came down to Bayley and Asuka. In a fiercely contested battle, Bayley escaped the Asuka Lock and delivered a Rose Plant to secure the victory. As the winner, Bayley will now face AJ Lee next week for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship.
Title Defenses and Epic Clashes
New WWE Intercontinental Champion Penta defended his title against 'Original' El Grande Americano in a singles match. The two masked luchadors engaged in a highly captivating showdown, with Penta retaining his championship after executing a massive Mexican Destroyer on El Grande.
In another highlight, the WWE Universe witnessed the first-ever clash between Oba Femi and Rusev inside the squared circle. The two behemoths had an epic collision, but Oba Femi continued to establish his dominance, picking up the win with a thunderous Sit Out Powerbomb.
The episode from Seattle showcased WWE RAW's ability to blend athleticism, drama, and surprise, keeping fans on the edge of their seats with every moment.
