Tonight’s WWE Raw comes from the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. The show is kicked off when Big E, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods come out in the ring as fans cheer them on.
WWE Raw witnesses amazing opener featuring Roman Reigns and Big E
Big E grabs the microphone and says that he’s thankful for everyone who supported him as he won the Money In the Bank briefcase, and he’s beyond grateful for all who lost their minds when he became the new WWE Champion last week.
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“I’m grateful for all of you below the heavens and one incredible friend above.” 💜#WWEChampion @WWEBigE making us all 😭 on #WWERaw right now. pic.twitter.com/iS2OtHc17G
— WWE (@WWE) September 21, 2021
Soon, the newly crowned WWE Champion is confronted by The Bloodline – The Usos and Roman Reigns, with Paul Heyman. Soon, the wrestlers get ready for the 6 man tag team action where Kofi Kingston goes at it with SmackDown Tag Team Champion Jimmy Uso to start.
Early in the match, Jimmy tried to launch Kingston with a monkey flip, but Kingston just landed on his feet with a funny expression on his face, and the crowd loved it.
Mr. GATCHO @TrueKofi!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/G6Y9fY6kLD
— WWE (@WWE) September 21, 2021
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The actual battle began when the Universal Champion and the WWE Champion came face to face and traded big strikes in the middle of the ring. Big E then wore down on Reigns with multiple belly-to-belly suplexes with the crowd still cheering.
The @WWEUniverse is going crazy right now on #WWERaw!#WWEChampion @WWEBigE collides with #UniversalChampion @WWERomanReigns. pic.twitter.com/rqw5xIOoCP
— WWE (@WWE) September 21, 2021
However, it was Roman Reigns and company which emerged victorious and had the last laugh inside the ring, all thanks to the interference from the former WWE Champion Bobby Lashley.
Bobby Lashley is still not over his championship loss
The match between the six talented wrestlers was absolutely great, and the WWE Universe was heavily involved in the match-up.
However, it was the ending that shocked the viewers. Former WWE Champion Bobby Lashley marched down the ramp by himself and dropped Big E at ringside with a spear. He then attacked Kofi and rammed him into the barricade before moving on to The Usos.
After the match, Lashley enters the ring and drops Reigns with a Spear for a big pop from the crowd.
Believe THAT.@fightbobby delivers a crushing SPEAR to #UniversalChampion @WWERomanReigns!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/kzk13kx4bX
— WWE (@WWE) September 21, 2021
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‘The Almighty’ then grabbed the WWE Champion and put him through the barrier with another big Spear. Eventually, Lashley stood tall in the middle of the ring after laying waste to both the champions.
THE ALL MIGHTY!@fightbobby#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/9zkep3Tvrc
— WWE (@WWE) September 21, 2021
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Lashley was dethroned last week on Raw when Big E cashed in his Money in the Bank contract after Lashley retained the title against Randy Orton
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