Monday Night Raw 4/20/2020 Results
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The April 20, 2020 edition of Monday Night Raw was hosted from the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.
RESULTS
Segment #1: Drew McIntyre finds new enemies in Zelina Vega's stable
Drew McIntyre isn't one to leave unfinished business behind. After being attacked by Seth Rollins last week, Drew wasted no time in opening the show tonight by challenging "The Monday Night Messiah" to a WWE Championship match at Money in the Bank. McIntyre was shortly interrupted by Zelina Vega, Austin Theory, and Angel Garza, who served as a distraction while the United States Champion Andrade attacked from behind. Drew was able to regroup and scare Andrade off, while also clearly stating that he was going to destroy Garza later on in the night.
Segment #2: Austin Theory looks strong, but Aleister Black prevails, qualifying for Money in the Bank in the process
Immediately after being humiliated by Drew McIntyre, Austin Theory had his Money in the Bank qualifying match against Aleister Black. It would appear that McIntyre's threats got to Theory, as Black dominated the early goings of this match. It wasn't until Zelina Vega distracted Aleister that Theory was able to take advantage and gain control of Black. At various points both superstars attempted to hit their finishers, but it then end it was a devastating Black Mass from Aleister that put Theory down for the three.
Segment #3: Shayna Baszler continues to "break through" the competition
I would not want to be standing across the ring from Shayna Baszler. "The Queen of Spades" has been on a tear ever since losing her Raw Women's Championship match to Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 36. After qualifying for the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder match last week, Baszler continued to injure her oppenents. This week, NXT competitor Indi Hartwell had her arm torn apart by Shayna in the same way that Sarah Logan did last week. Good luck to the other competitors at Money in the Bank. They're going to need it.
Segment #4: Ricochet and Cedric Alexander find success again
After a disappointing loss to The Viking Raiders last week, Ricochet and Cedric Alexander looked to rebound. They did just that in a fiery match against NXT's Brendan Vink and Shane Thorne. The newfound dynamic due kept control of the match, outpacing and outmaneuvering their opponents at every corner. After Ricochet landed a Recoil, Alexander nailed the Lumbar Check to pick up the win.
Segment #5: Kairi Sane couldn't stop "The Irresistible Force"
In an attempt to regain glory after her loss to Nia Jax last week, Kairi Sane was again unable to best "The Irresistible Force." The former NXT Women's Champion put up a good fight, with a sound strategy to target Jax's surgically repaired knees. However, Nia wasn't having any of it, and hit Sane with the Annihilator after "The Pirate Princess" missed the In-Sane Elbow.
Segment #6: Apollo Crews qualifies for Money in the Bank
After trash-talking Apollo Crews last week, and cutting a promo tonight vowing that he will be going to Money in the Bank, MVP wasn't ready for an amped up Crews. MVP worked to slow things down given the age gap between the competitors, working Apollo with different submission holds. However, the energetic Crews fought back with a flurry of signature moves, including a Standing Shooting Star Press and a Powerbomb.
Segment #7: Liv Morgan finally gets some revenge on Ruby Riott
Liv Morgan is looking to put her past behind her, and that includes her no longer existent friendship with former Riott Squad member Ruby Riott. Liv was aggressive, forcing Riott to bend to her will in the opening moments. Only with a few cheap shots was Riott able to gain control. This control didn't last long however, as Morgan appeared out of nowhere to deliver a Springboard Flatliner for the win.
Segment #8: Rey Mysterio qualifies for Money in the Bank
Yet again, Rey Mysterio and Murphy show why they are two of the top talents in WWE today. The cocky Murphy taunted the former WWE Champion throughout the match, which only served to anger "The Biggest Little Man in WWE." Rey is ready to get another shot at a world championship after coming up short to Brock Lesnar a few months ago. Mysterio wasn't going to let some young punk stand in his way. After getting his arm picked apart by "WWE's Best Kept Secret," Mysterio nailed the 619 and advanced to Money in the Bank.
Segment #9: Charlotte Flair sends message to Io Shirai using Kayden Carter as a sacrificial lamb
As she has indicated recently, Charlotte Flair wants to humiliate the NXT roster. She doesn't believe anyone is worthy of competing for her NXT Women's Championship. Kayden Carter was the latest example made by "The Queen,"who Flair quickly tapped out with the Figure-8.
Segment #10: Andrade takes Akira Tozawa out
Wanting to score a win for his crew after Austin Theory's loss to Aleister Black earlier on in the night, Andrade looked for an easy target in Akira Tozawa. The former Cruiserweight Champion was anything but easy though, unloading a furious set of strikes that staggered Andrade. "El Idolo" has great ring prowess though, as was able to catch Tozawa in a split-second Hammerlock DDT for a hard-fought victory.
Segment #11: Bianca Belair defeats Santana Garrett
Everyone on the Raw Women's Division needs to keep an eye firmly planted on Bianca Belair. In NXT, "The EST" proved time and time again why she is the most athletic competitor in WWE. She further proved this tonight, picking up a quick win against NXT's Santana Garrett, all while The Street Profits cheered from the commentary booth.
Segment #10: Drew McIntyre defeats Angel Garza
Credit for photos to World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
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