WWE Monday Night RAW #1089

WWF Report: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans - April 7th, 2014

Last night's WWE show at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans was a thrilling ride from start to finish. The electric atmosphere in the packed arena only added fuel to the fire as some of wrestling's biggest stars clashed in a series of intense and action-packed matches.

The evening got off to a strong start with the Wyatt Family, comprised of Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan, and Luke Harper, taking on Big E, John Cena, and Sheamus in a six-man tag team match. The Wyatts' dominance was evident early on, but ultimately it was their sheer numbers that proved too much for their opponents to handle. A thunderous splash from Harper sealed the deal, giving the Wyatt Family the win (13:46).

In a rare mixed tag team bout, Emma and Santino Marella paired up to take on Fandango and Summer Rae. This one was all about quickness and agility as both teams traded moves in a whirlwind match that flew by in just 1:30. The unlikely duo of Emma and Marella emerged victorious, much to the delight of the crowd.

The WWE RAW Tag Team Championship was up for grabs next, with Batista and Randy Orton facing off against the Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso). What followed was a hard-hitting, back-and-forth battle that saw both teams trading near-falls. In the end, it was the Usos who came out on top, but not before both teams had earned the respect of the audience with their impressive display (2:12).

Rob Van Dam made quick work of Damien Sandow in a singles match, finishing him off with his signature Five-Star Frog Splash (2:50). VD's victory was met with cheers from the crowd, who are always eager to see the legend in action.

Rey Mysterio's woes continued as he fell victim to Bad News Barrett's attack. The "Man That Gravity Forgot" tried valiantly to mount a comeback, but Barrett's sheer power and aggression ultimately proved too much for him (3:50). Another tough night at the office for Mysterio.

Zack Ryder's hopes of gaining some momentum were quickly dashed as he found himself on the wrong end of Alexander Rusev's vicious move set. The "Bulgarian Brute" dominated from start to finish, finishing Ryder off with his Accolade finisher (1:20).

The WWE Divas Championship was next up for grabs, as Paige put her title on the line against AJ Lee. These two have a long history of intense matches, and this one was no exception. In the end, it was Paige who emerged victorious, retaining her championship (no time given).

Cesaro continued his impressive run with a dominant win over Jack Swagger in a singles match. The Swiss superstar's athleticism and technical grappling skills were on full display as he ground down his opponent before finishing him off with his patented Neutralizer move (5:10).

Finally, the main event saw WWE Champion Daniel Bryan face off against The Game, Triple H, in what was shaping up to be an epic battle for the ages. However, just as it seemed like things were about to get underway, the match was abruptly interrupted by a vicious attack from Kane and Rusev. Chaos ensued, leaving both men unable to continue, resulting in a no contest (no time given).

All in all, another memorable night of wrestling action from WWE, with plenty of highs and lows to keep fans talking long after the show had ended.

Scorecard

Wyatt Family vs. Big E, John Cena, and Sheamus: Wyatt Family wins (13:46)
Emma and Santino Marella vs. Fandango and Summer Rae: Emma and Marella win (1:30)
Usos vs. Batista and Randy Orton: Usos win by double count-out (2:12)
Rob Van Dam vs. Damien Sandow: VD wins (2:50)
Bad News Barrett vs. Rey Mysterio: Barrett wins (3:50)
Alexander Rusev vs. Zack Ryder: Rusev wins (1:20)
Paige vs. AJ Lee: Paige retains WWE Divas Championship
Cesaro vs. Jack Swagger: Cesaro wins (5:10)
Daniel Bryan vs. Triple H: No contest due to interference from Kane and Rusev

Attendance: 13,299

Broadcast Date: April 7th, 2014

Card Details

Date: 07 Apr 2014
Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
Arena: Smoothie King Center
Attendance: 13299
Type: TV-Show
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 07 Apr 2014

Matches

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan and Luke Harper) defeat Big E, John Cena and Sheamus in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 13:46
Emma and Santino Marella defeat Fandango and Summer Rae in a Mixed Tag Team Match
Match Time: 01:30
The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso)(C) Double Count Out Batista and Randy Orton in a WWE RAW Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 02:12
Rob Van Dam defeat Damien Sandow in a Singles Match
Match Time: 02:50
Bad News Barrett defeat Rey Mysterio in a Singles Match
Match Time: 03:50
Alexander Rusev defeat Zack Ryder in a Singles Match
Match Time: 01:20
Paige(C) defeat AJ Lee in a WWE Divas Title Match
Cesaro defeat Jack Swagger in a Singles Match
Match Time: 05:10
Daniel Bryan(C) vs. Triple H in a WWE Title Match - No Contest