Braun Strowman defeated Big Show in the main event of WWE Monday Night Raw at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on February 20th, 2017. Also on the show, Kevin Owens defeated Sami Zayn. Click for results and notes on the filming of the movie “Fighting With My Family” produced by The Rock.
World Wrestling Entertainment
Monday Night Raw/Main Event
February 20th, 2017
Staples Center
Los Angeles, CA
WWE Main Event (Episode #230 – Airdate: 2/22/17 on Hulu)
Bo Dallas defeated Sin Cara
TJ Perkins and Cedric Alexander defeated Tony Nese and Noam Dar
Note: The Rock appeared between after the taping of WWE Main Event to talk about the movie being filmed about the life of WWE superstar Paige. Vince McMahon also made an appearance and “Fired” The Rock. See below for videos.
WWE Monday Night Raw (Episode #1239 – Airdate: 2/20/17 on USA Network)
Enzo Amore & Big Cass defeated Cesaro & Sheamus in a #1 Contenders Match for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship
-Backstage, Kevin Owens was about to leave the arena when Raw General Manager Mick Foley informed him that he will be in a match against Sami Zayn before going to commercial. Roman Reigns goes into Mick Foley’s office to talk. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson interrupt them and challenge Roman to a match. Foley tells Roman to find a partner, but Roman says he can go alone making it Roman Reigns vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson for later tonight.
Brian Kendrick vs. Akira Tozawa declared a No Contest after Kendrick attacked Tozawa before the match.
Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson defeated Roman Reigns via Disqualification in a 2 vs. 1 Handicap match.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Big E) defeated Rusev & Jinder Mahal
-A tribute video dedicate to the memory of the late George “The Animal” Steele is played.
-Austin Aries is hosting a contract signing for a WWE Crusierweight Championship match between Neville and Jack Gallagher at WWE Fastlane on March 5, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Neville and Gallagher have a confrontation and end up in a fight. Gallagher gets the upper hand after headbutting Neville and held him off with an umbrella.
Nia Jax defeated Heather Monroe (as Sarah Pierce)
-Bayley came out to talk about her victory over Charlotte Flair to become the WWE Raw Women’s Champion. Stephanie McMahon came out and asked Bayley relinquish the title due to interference in her title match last week. Sasha Banks came out and encouraged Bayley not to relinquish the title. Bayley refuses to drop the title. Charlotte came out and invoked her rematch clause. Sasha Banks challenges Charlotte to a match tonight, and Charlotte accepts. Stephanie says the match will start next.
Sasha Banks defeated Charlotte Flair via submission
-Samoa Joe attacked Sami Zayn before his match with Kevin Owens.
Kevin Owens defeated Sami Zayn
-Michael Cole conducted a backstage interview with Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman about his match at Wrestlemania against Bill Goldberg.
Braun Strowman defeated Big Show
Note: Scenes for the upcoming movie “Fighting With My Family” based on the life of WWE superstar Paige were filmed after Raw. The Rock came out once again. They’re filming the scene where Paige beats A.J. Lee for the WWE Diva’s Championship. Tessa Blanchard is playing Paige’s stunt double, and Thea Trinidad is playing AJ Lee
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