Mat Insiders: RAW Sets Up Sunday’s WrestleMania 32 in Dallas

Opening Segment:
The Undertaker starts off Monday Night Raw. Undertaker says that this WrestleMania will not be his last. Undertaker says that Vince’s blood might be on his hands but his sons won’t be. He goes on to say that Hell in a Cell is my house. At WrestleMania, Shane McMahon will REST IN PEACE. Shane McMahon comes out to interrupt Taker. Shane said what ever is left of his body, he will crawl down to the ring the night after WrestleMania and be in control of Monday Night Raw. Shane said that if he has to cement his legacy by ending Taker’s that is what he will have to do. Shane said that two years ago at WresleMania, Undertaker’s legacy…died. Undertaker said that ever since the day Shane was born he’s been his daddy’s bi**h. Undertaker and Shane start to brawl to the outside until Shane found a television monitor to strike Undertaker with. Shane delivered a Leap of Faith elbow to the announce table where Undertaker was laying. What a fantastic opening to RAW that was. Undertaker sat up shortly after.

Zack Ryder vs Chris Jericho
Before the match even started AJ Styles came out. Styles came out because Jericho is not taking the match with AJ. Styles said he isn’t leaving tonight until he gets his match. Jericho locked in the Walls of Jericho , then AJ Styles started chanting Y2Jackass. Zack Ryder capitalized off of the distraction.
WINNER: Zack Ryder via roll-up
Chris Jericho gave Ryder a codebreaker after the match. Jericho told Styles be careful what you wish for. Jericho told Styles that if you want the Best in the World, you got it. Jericho vs Styles at WrestleMania 32 is now official. Jericho told Styles that WrestleMania 32 will be the worst night of your life.

Becky Lynch vs Charlotte
Sasha Banks is at ring side. I love the fact that the divas division is getting this much attention for their WrestleMania match, this is a rarity.
WINNER: Charlotte via Natural Selection
I really hope that Ric Flair doesn’t interfere in the triple threat match at all during Mania or else that match can be ruined.

Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas vs Big Show and Kane
Curtis Axel wishes his father a happy birthday before their match. The rest of the Social Outcasts interfere shortly after the match gets started.
WINNER: No Contest
All of the people that seem to be in the Andre the Giant battle royal came out during this segment.

Triple H Segment:
Triple H said everyone will be tuning into WrestleMania for one reason only and it’s because of his match at Mania. Everyone has had the dream of being in a match at WrestleMania but none of you will ever experience that. Triple H says Roman Reigns is one in a million that can. Triple H will walk down the aisle for the 20 time and will compete for a championship for the ninth time. Triple H says the reason he has competed nine times for a championship is because he is obsessed with it. His obsession has lead to him becoming the most successful WWE Champion in history, and the greatest WWE Superstar in history. During this segment the announcers appear behind a table now..what? When Roman Reigns powerbombed Triple H through the announce table, Triple H’s obsession started again to become champion. Triple H’s obsession means the end of Roman Reigns dream. Roman Reigns interrupts this segment. Reigns gets the best of Triple H.

Kofi Kingston vs Alberto Del Rio
I have to include the fact that Xavier Woods played La Cucaracha on the trombone at Del Rio. After Kingston hit the SOS, Woods started singing “SOS I hear them calling”. Woods is such an entertaining manager.
WINNER: Kofi Kingston via roll-up
Jonathan Coachman appears on Monday Night Raw to announce that SportsCenter will cover WrestleMania all day leading up until the event. Coach dances with the New Day! A pleasant surprise to see Coach on RAW.

Kalisto vs Konnor
Here is a question. Why didn’t Sin Cara accompany Kalisto like he usual does?
WINNER: Kalisto via Salida del Sol
Viktor tried to attack Kalisto but received a DDT. Ryback comes out to have a stare down with Kalisto. One of the matches at WrestleMania that I’m not excited for.

Brock Lesnar segment:
Paul Heyman says that Dean Ambrose is crazy like a fox. Heyman says that Ambrose is the most intelligent opponent that Lesnar has had though. Heyman says that Lesnar is fully prepared to give Dean Ambrose the biggest WrestleMania moment in the history of WrestleMania. Heyman says that Lesnar will give Ambrose a colonoscopy in the middle of the ring. Heyman says that this is not a prediction but this is a spoiler, that Lesnar will defeat Ambrose (when did we hear that before). Dean Ambrose interrupts the segment and comes out with a big red wagon. Ambrose throws all the weapons he has been given into the wagon. Ambrose fills up his wagon, doesn’t even look at Lesnar then walks backstage.

Paige vs Emma
When was the last time we saw Emma on RAW, it’s been a while. Emma has had fits on social media about not being on the main roster and now is her time to prove herself.
WINNER: Emma via a distraction from Lana
Eva Marie appears to be the fifth member of team Total Divas. Boo, but I guess everyone deserves a second chance.

Stardust, The Miz, and Kevin Owens vs Sin Cara, Sami Zayn, and Dolph Ziggler
Sami Zayn started the match and gets showered with Ole! chants. While Stardust was in the match he was receiving plenty of Cody chants. WWE Universe began to chant JBL, Byron Saxton, did the wave , “This is Booty”, “New Day Rocks”, RVD and CM Punk (which needs to stop). The Brooklyn crowd got bored with this match and if their was an ant crawling in the ring, I’m sure they’d chant for the ant also. Sami Zayn did a sweet dive to the outside. Every competitor hit his finishing move or signature move. Kevin Owens went to tag in The Miz or Stardust but they both left Owens hanging. Zayn hit the Helluva kick on Owens.
WINNERS: Sami Zayn, Sin Cara, and Dolph Ziggler

The Authority comes back out for another segment:
Stephanie McMahon says that all of you are hoping that Triple H loses at Mania, but the WWE World Heavyweight Championship isn’t going anywhere and neither are we. Roman Reigns comes out once again. Triple H attacks Reigns and targets the nose of Reigns. Stephanie McMahon calls down the League of Nations, Stardust, The Miz, and the Dudley Boys to attack Reigns. The rest of the locker room comes out to separate Triple H and Reigns. Triple H was trying to get back in the ring but everyone was holding him back, Reigns decided to dive on everyone. The biggest question is, how badly will Roman Reigns be booed if he wins at WrestleMania this Sunday?

Top 3 Matches of the Night
1.) Stardust, The Miz, and Kevin Owens vs Sin Cara, Sami Zayn, and Dolph Ziggler
2.) Becky Lynch vs Charlotte
3.) Zack Ryder vs Chris Jericho