3/23 WWE Raw Report

Sting kicks the show off and says he’s been watching Triple H for 14 years, and he says he’s here for one reason, and it’s not to fight for WCW. He says he finally came here to stop HHH and take him down, then Stephanie McMahon cuts him off and says Sting is intimidated by her and WWE. She says Sting lashes out because he’s a small fish here, and her father killed his WCW career, eventhough she admires his loyalty. She says he is a face painted freak, but Sting yells, so she tries to slap him but Sting blocks it as HHH heads to the ring. HHH says something to Stephanie as he grabs a sledgehammer, but Sting winds up with a bat and HHH stays on the apron. Sting takes his jacket off and pleads with HHH to get in the ring, which HHH teases a few times before leaving with Stephanie.

Dean Ambrose & R-Truth vs Stardust & Luke Harper
Harper and Ambrose trade punches before Stardust hits an Alabama Slam, then Harper gets back in and lands a few more punches. He sets Ambrose up on the top rope, and Stardust tries for a superplex but Ambrose shoves him back. Harper throws Ambrose onto the floor before he sends him inside and slams him down, then Truth gets a hot tag and hits a DDT for two. Ambrose splashes Harper on the floor, then Truth hits Stardust with What’s Up for the win.

Winners – Dean Ambrose & R-Truth

The Miz, Damien Sandow, Adam Rose & The Ascensionvs Prime Time Players, Erick Rowan, Ryback & Zack Ryder
We start with a few quick strikes and tags from each side, then Zack hits a Broski Boot before Rose hits him in the back. The Ascension works him over in the corner and hits a double legdrop, then Mizdow gets the tag but Miz forces him out of the ring. Zack comes back with a facebuster, then Ryback connects with a number of forearm shots and a Thesz press, then he hits a spinebuster and calls for a Meathook. Rose runs in so Ryback press slams him, then he clotheslines both Konnor and Viktor before Miz stomps him in the corner. Ryback comes back with a Meathook clothesline, then hits Shell Shocked for the win.
Winners – Prime Time Players, Erick Rowan, Ryback & Zack Ryder

Randy Orton vs Seth Rollins and J&J Security 
Orton stomps and kicks Mercury and Noble, then he hits both of them with a double hangman’s DDT and stares at Rollins. Orton sets up a RKO but Rollins runs in and kicks him in the head, then he calls for a Curb Stomp but Orton chases him off. Orton dares him to come back, then stares Rollins down as he RKO’s Noble and gets the win.
Winner – Randy Orton

WWE Divas ChampionshipPaige (w/ AJ Lee) vs Nikki Bella (c) (w/ Brie Bella)
Nikki knees Paige a few times, then we get back from a break to see Paige connect with a clothesline. Both women fight to their feet and Paige connects with a few clotheslines, then Nikki counters Ram-Paige and gets a near fall. Nikki connects with an Alabama Slam for two, then Paige counters Rack Attack and hits Ram-Paige for two! Paige can’t believe it, and she goes attack Nikki and they spill outside. AJ prevents Brie from interfering and slams her down, then Paige inadvertently catches an elbow when AJ thinks Nikki was trying to attack from behind. AJ looks shocked, but Nikki still rolls Paige in and hits Rack Attack to retain.
AJ tries to check on Paige, but Paige ends up tackling her and unloading with punches before they are pulled apart.
Winner – Nikki Bella

Snoop Dogg comes out with some Divas and cuts a promo about Wrestlemania and Snoopamania, but Curtis Axel cuts him off and says #Axelmania is running wild. He says it’s not east or west coast; Axelmania is worldwide, then he raps a few bars and says he is here to stay. Snoop says Axel can talk about any mania he wants, but he is missing the best one and points… to Hulkamania! Hulk Hogan heads to the ring and rips into Axel. He asks what Axel is smoking and Axel tries to attack him, but Hulk drops him with a right hand and Snoop whips him out of the ring and flexes with Hulk.

Tyson Kidd, Cesaro & Natalya
vs Los Matadores & El Torito
We start with a few back and forth exchanges before Torito gets in and splashes Cesaro, then Diego sends him into the ropes. Cesaro knocks him outside, then Torito kicks out of a discus clothesline by Natalya. She tries to powerbomb Torito, who floats over and gets a rollup for the win.
Winners – Los Matadores & El Torito
Kane enters Bad News Barrett’s locker room and tells him he is relieving him of the Intercontinental Championship. He says it’s to hang above the ring for Wrestlemania 31, but Wade is not happy about it at all. Wade says he fought for weeks to get it back, but Kane orders him to hand it over or he will strip him of the title. Kane says all he has to do is win a seven man ladder match to get it back, and he likes Wade’s odds.

Rusev vs Jack Swagger 

Rusev punches Jack Swagger a few times and stomps him in the corner, then Swagger comes back with a few clotheslines. Swagger blocks a superkick and goes for a Patriot Lock, but Rusev counters so Swagger slams him on the mat. Swagger sends him into the corner but Rusev kicks him in the back a few times, then he follows with a quick clothesline from the apron. Rusev hits Swagger right in the throat, then he stomps him and makes him tap to the Accolade.
Winner – Rusev

Rusev refuses to break the hold, then John Cena runs out but Rusev is ready for him and whips him right into the barricade. Rusev slams him down a few more times, then whips him headfirst over the broadcast table into the chairs. He goes to leave, but Rusev changes his mind and tears the ringside area apart before whipping Cena onto the commentary table. Rusev taunts the crowd and stomps Cena’s back, then applies the Accolade and refuses to let go until Cena passes out and the referees pull them apart.

Bray Wyatt comes out and talks about how everyone hides behind masks and makeup, but he is going to send Undertaker home. He says he controls all of the ‘magic’ behind Undertaker, then some thunder and lightning begins in the arena and he says Taker is guilty. Bray says he will take his place as the new face of fear, and Taker is going to get the mercy he has been begging for. Bray says he will let Taker finally rest in peace, then taunts Taker’s kneel down pose and tells him to find him.

Daniel Bryan vs Dolph Ziggler
(Dean Ambrose as Special Guest Referee)

Bryan and Dolph try to outshine each other, then they slug it out and Bryan knocks Dolph outside. Bryan tackles him on the floor, then we get back to see Bryan setting up on the top turnbuckles. Dolph hits a superfacebuster, then Bryan fights back but Dolph surprises him with a kick and a facebuster for the win.
Winner – Dolph Ziggler

Ambrose attacks Dolph after the bell and gets a ladder, then the rest of the ladder match participants spill into the ring and brawl.

Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar enter the ring and Heyman talks about not needing to convince anyone to turn into Wrestlemania, because there will be a fight. He says Lesnar will mangle Roman Reigns on Sunday night, then he says he wants to talk about what his client can and will do. Heyman talks about ending the streak and taking John Cena out, then he brings up the comments about Brock being a “mercenary” about the money. He says Brock loves money and hurting people, then he says Reigns won’t win because Brock says he can’t and he won’t.

Reigns heads to the ring and Brock shoves the title is his face and laughs, but Reigns takes it from him and Brock gets pissed. Reigns holds it above his head and stares Brock down, then they fight for possession as RAW goes off the air.