WWE Raw results: Braun Strowman gets added to title match at WrestleMania Backlash

The latest episode of WWE’s flagship show WWE Raw emenated from the ThunderDome at Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida on April 27 (Tuesday). The show featured more build to the next pay-per-view event, WrestleMania Backlash. The return of WWE champion Bobby Lashley had been adverstised in advance. The ‘All Mighty’ not only returned to the show, but also saw a new challenger added to his next PPV match. The other major storyline advancement came from Charlotte Flair. The second-generation superstar was suspended indefinitely after assaulting a referee. However, her suspension was duly lifted this week and it will be interesting to see what happens next.

Full WWE Raw results

• Braun Strowman takes on T-BAR and Mace in a 2-on-1 handicap match. The two former Retribution members get disqualified for double-teaming Strowman.
• Drew McIntyre makes the save. As a result, a tag match ensues with him and Strowman taking on Mace and T-BAR.
• The Miz, John Morrison, Elias and Jaxson Ryker kick off an episode of Miz TV. They are interrupted by The New Day and Damian Priest, who throw tomatoes at them. A six-man tag is booked. Xavier Woods pins Ryker for the win.
• US champion Sheamus issues a non-title challenge, which is accepted by Humberto Carillo. Sheamus beats down Carillo but the luchador fights back and ends the segment standing tall.
• Randy Orton and Riddle beat Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin in a tag team match.
• Asuka, Lana and Naomi were beaten by the team of Nia Jax, Shayna Baszler and Rhea Ripley.
• Sonya Deville brought back Charoltte Flair from suspension. Flair then beat Mandy Rose in a singles match.
• Braun Strowman beat Drew McIntyre in a singles match. As the result of a pre-match stipulation, he was added to the WWE championship match at WrestleMania Backlash.

Overall analysis: WWE Raw has felt flat since well before WrestleMania and not much has changed. The show has lacked top-notch feuds and hence, a lot of the storylines currently feel stale. Some recycling of stories was expected, since the upcoming PPV is titled ‘Backlash’. However, one gets the feeling the show needs a few fresh stories to liven things up.