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WWE Monday Night RAW #1573
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- Tails Azimuth
WWE LIVE IN ATLANTA: THRILLS AND UPSETS AT STATE FARM ARENA
Atlanta, GA - In front of a raucous crowd of 12,014 at the State Farm Arena, World Wrestling Entertainment delivered a stacked card that had something for everyone in this week's live broadcast. From surprise victories to grueling matches and title changes, this show was a rollercoaster ride from start to finish.
Match 1: Gunther Defeats Matt Riddle (8:13)
The night kicked off with a non-title bout between Gunther and Matt Riddle. The two heavy hitters traded blows in an intense match that saw both men give it their all. In the end, Gunther's power proved too much for Riddle, as he secured the win with his patented German suplex.
Match 2: Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville Retain WWE Women's Tag Team Titles Against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez (Unknown Time)
The women's tag team division got a major boost when Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville put their titles on the line against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. The match was a high-flying, hard-hitting affair that saw both teams give it their all. In the end, the reigning champions emerged victorious, retaining their titles in a thrilling encounter.
Match 3: The Viking Raiders Defeat Alpha Academy (10:30)
The Viking Rules Tag Team Match between The Viking Raiders (Erik and Ivar) and Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) was an absolute barnburner. The two teams traded blows and battled throughout the arena, with The Viking Raiders ultimately emerging victorious.
Match 4: Shayna Baszler Defeats Nikki Cross (0:19)
In a shocking upset, Shayna Baszler took down Nikki Cross in a singles match that lasted all of 19 seconds. Yes, you read that right - 19 seconds! Baszler's speed and aggression proved too much for the former champion, as she scored the quick win.
Match 5: Bronson Reed Defeats Shinsuke Nakamura (7:30)
The crowd was treated to a thrilling singles match between Bronson Reed and Shinsuke Nakamura. The two competitors put on an absolute show, with Reed ultimately emerging victorious in a hard-fought encounter.
Main Event: Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn Defeat The Judgment Day for WWE SmackDown Tag Team Titles (15:51)
In the main event of the evening, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn took on The Judgment Day (Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio) for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Titles. The match was an instant classic, with both teams giving it their all in a battle that saw multiple near-falls and dramatic turns. In the end, KO and Zayn emerged victorious, capturing the titles in a thrilling encounter.
Overall, this week's WWE live broadcast was an absolute thrill ride from start to finish. With surprise victories, grueling matches, and title changes galore, there was something for everyone at the State Farm Arena. Until next time, folks!
Card Details
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: State Farm Arena
- Attendance: 12014
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
Matches
Gunther defeat Matt Riddle in a Non Title Match
Match Time: 08:13Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville
(C)
defeat Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez in a WWE Women's Tag Team Title MatchThe Viking Raiders (Erik and Ivar) defeat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) in a Viking Rules Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:30Shayna Baszler defeat Nikki Cross in a Singles Match
Match Time: 00:19Bronson Reed defeat Shinsuke Nakamura in a Singles Match
Match Time: 07:30Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
(C)
defeat The Judgment Day (Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio) in a WWE SmackDown Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 15:51