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WWE Monday Night RAW #1444
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- Tails Azimuth
WWE's ThunderDome Series Delivers Thrills and Spills in St. Petersburg
In the latest installment of the WWE's ThunderDome series, held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, fans were treated to a night of non-stop action and drama. The stacked card featured a mix of high-stakes matches, surprise alliances, and even a few instances of chaos.
The evening kicked off with Charlotte Flair taking on Shayna Baszler in a singles match. However, things took an unexpected turn when Lacey Evans, Nia Jax, and Baszler teamed up to take down Flair, Dana Brooke, and Mandy Rose in a thrilling six-woman tag team bout. The latter's unpredictability made it difficult for the fans to get behind any particular faction, but the action was undeniable.
In a contrasting tone, Xavier Woods brought his signature charisma to the ring against Slapjack, taking home the win via pinfall in just over two minutes. This brief encounter served as a palate cleanser before the main event got underway.
Sheamus and John Morrison faced off next, with the Celtic Warrior emerging victorious in a hard-hitting contest that clocked in at nearly 10 minutes. But their celebration was short-lived, as The Miz joined Morrison to even the odds in a two-on-one handicap match. Sheamus held his own against the duo, ultimately succumbing to the numbers game.
AJ Styles and R-Truth got together for a non-title affair, with the Phenomenal One proving too much for Truth's high-flying antics. Meanwhile, the gauntlet match featuring Cedric Alexander, MVP, Shelton Benjamin, and Riddle brought chaos to the ThunderDome. The unpredictable nature of this match saw each competitor take turns trading moves before Riddle emerged victorious after an impressive 12-minute ride.
The night concluded with a WWE RAW Women's Title Match pitting Asuka against Alexa Bliss. Unfortunately, this contest was also marred by controversy, as both women refused to give in, resulting in a no-contest outcome.
In the end, while the ThunderDome series has had its share of ups and downs, last night's show proved that WWE can still deliver on its promise of quality entertainment. Here's hoping future events continue to bring the excitement.
Match Times:
- Charlotte Flair vs. Shayna Baszler - 01:00 (No Contest)
- Lacey Evans, Nia Jax, and Shayna Baszler defeat Charlotte Flair, Dana Brooke, and Mandy Rose - 09:06
- Xavier Woods defeat Slapjack - 02:45
- Sheamus defeat John Morrison - 09:35
- John Morrison and The Miz defeat Sheamus - 06:50 (Two-on-One Handicap)
- AJ Styles defeat R-Truth - 02:35
- Riddle defeat Cedric Alexander, MVP, and Shelton Benjamin - 11:59 (Gauntlet Match)
- Asuka vs. Alexa Bliss - WWE RAW Women's Title Match (No Contest) - 12:30
Rating: 3.5/5
Recommendation: While not a perfect show by any means, fans of WWE will find enough to enjoy in this event. The gauntlet match and main event title bout offer the most compelling viewing experiences.
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Card Details
- Date: 25 Jan 2021
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: WWE ThunderDome (Tropicana Field)
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 25 Jan 2021
Matches
Charlotte Flair vs. Shayna Baszler in a Singles Match - No Contest
Match Time: 01:00Lacey Evans, Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler defeat Charlotte Flair, Dana Brooke and Mandy Rose in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 09:06Xavier Woods defeat Slapjack in a Singles Match
Match Time: 02:45Sheamus defeat John Morrison in a Singles Match
Match Time: 09:35John Morrison and The Miz defeat Sheamus in a Two On One Handicap Match
Match Time: 06:50AJ Styles defeat R-Truth in a Non Title Match
Match Time: 02:35Riddle defeat Cedric Alexander, MVP and Shelton Benjamin in a Gauntlet Match
Match Time: 11:59Asuka
(C)
vs. Alexa Bliss in a WWE RAW Women's Title Match - No Contest
Match Time: 12:30