Monday Night Raw 4/13/2020 Results
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The April 13, 2020 edition of Monday Night Raw was hosted from the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.
RESULTS
Segment #1: The target on Drew McIntyre's back keeps getting bigger
It would appear that Drew McIntyre will never be able to celebrate his WWE Championship victory. Almost immediately after Drew came out to reminisce on his victories of Brock Lesnar and The Big Show at WrestleMania 36, McIntyre's old nemesis, Andrade (and Zelina Vega) swaggered out to the stage. Andrade reminded McIntyre that he beat Drew for the NXT Championship, and that sooner rather than later he was going to take the WWE Championship from "The Scottish Psychopath" as well. A Champion vs. Champion match was set for the main event of the evening. Will Drew be able to overcome his old rival?
Segment #2: Asuka qualifies for the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder match
Asuka is not happy about losing her Women's Tag Team Championship, and she looks to regain some of her lost momentum. The fastest way to earn back some of that star-power is by becoming Ms. Money in the Bank. Luckily, qualifying matches were underway, and all Asuka had to do was tear through Ruby Riott. Riott taunted Asuka, claiming that "The Empress of Tomorrow" had lost all her grandeur. This only angered Asuka further, and she quickly tapped Riott out with the Asuka Lock.
Segment #3: Aleister Black's reign of terror continues
It seems like no one can stop Aleister Black. After defeating Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania 36, and then besting Apollo Crews the next night on Raw, nothing stood in Black's way. That was until Oney Lorcan tried taking his shot against Black tonight. "The Boston Brawler" had a good game-plan, utilize grappling and take-downs to hinder Black's striking ability. Aleister wasn't having any though, and expertly evaded Lorcan before ending him with the Black Mass.
Segment #4: "The Man" looks forward to whoever wins at Money in the Bank
Having the longest Raw Women's Championship reign in history, Becky Lynch must have a plan for any and all challengers. "The Man" hand a plan for Shayna Baszler at WrestleMania 36, and she will have a plan for whoever wins the Money in the Bank Briefcase. Perhaps Lynch shouldn't be giving away her strategies, but she hasn't been wrong before.
Speaking of Shayna Baszler, she is ready to get her hands back on Becky Lynch and the Raw Women's Championship. "The Queen of Spades" battered Sarah Logan to qualify for the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder match. Not only did she batter Logan, it appears that she significantly injured Logan's right arm. The damage was so severe that the referee called the match off early. If Baszler is doing this kind of damage by herself, one can only imagine how much pain she can inflict with a ladder.
Segment #6: Austin Theory defeats Akira Tozawa
Zelina Vega's stable of agile, aggressive, in-ring talents is ready to tip the scales in their favor. After gaining a match for Andrade earlier on in the night, Vega's other business associate, Austin Theory, was also looking to make a name for himself. Theory took on former Cruiserweight Champion Akira Tozawa, and finished him off pretty quickly, much to the delight of Vega.
Segment #7: Angel Garza defeats Tehuti Miles
Austin Theory wasn't the only one of Zelina Vega's proteges looking to prove himself though. Angel Garza obliterated NXT talent Tehuti Miles. Will anyone be able to stop this new, fearsome faction.
Segment #8: Nia Jax qualifies for the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder match
After returning on Raw last week, Nia Jax is already looking to regain the Raw Women's Championship. Kairi Sane was confident about her Money in the Bank qualifying match against Jax, after all her partner Asuka won her qualifying match earlier on in the night. This confidence was immediately squashed, as Jax dumped Sane around the ring before finisher her off the the Annihilator.
Segment #9: Charlotte Flair is ready for Io Shirai
After capturing the NXT Women's Championship from Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 36, Charlotte Flair doesn't think that anyone on the black and yellow brand is worthy of facing her for the title. In fact, Flair doesn't think that anyone on the roster is worthy of calling themselves a superstar, and she is looking to teach them some humility. Since she won the number one contender ladder match on NXT, Io Shirai is the first person on "The Queen's" list. Can "The Joshi Judas" defend the names of all those wrestlers defamed by Flair?
Segment #10: Bobby Lashley takes his frustrations out on No Way Jose
It doesn't look like the relationship between Bobby Lashley and his wife Lana is on solid ground. After following his wife's advice at WrestleMania 36, Lashley loss to Aleister Black. "The All Mighty" wasn't looking for another defeat, so he told Lana to be quiet at ringside. This ended up helping Lashley, as he was able to easily pick up a win against No Way Jose. Will Lashley and Lana be able to patch things up?
Segment #11: The Viking Raiders defeat Ricochet and Cedric Alexander
Despite how well Ricochet and Cedric Alexander were in their tag team debut, sometimes there is no beating experience. The Viking Raiders (Erik & Ivar) have been teaming together for almost their entire careers, which is why they were able to secure the win against the high-flying due tonight. The Viking Raiders limited the number of fresh tags their opponents made, and after the match was over made it clear that they are looking to reclaim their Raw Tag Team Titles. Street Profits, look out.
Segment #12: Drew McIntyre is victorious against Andrade in Champion vs. Champion match; Seth Rollins makes his mark
Drew McIntyre is ready to prove himself as WWE Champion. Unlike Brock Lesnar, he is going to be a fighting champion. That attitude led to a Champion vs. Champion match against the United States Champion Andrade. Drew got his revenge on the man who injured him in NXT, but he didn't get to celebrate his victory for very long. "The Monday Night Messiah" Seth Rollins appeared, delivering a pair of Stomps to Drew. Now Drew has someone else to get even with.
Credit for photos to World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
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