WWE Raw Results, 25 April, 2016, Full Show with Video Highlights
WWE heads into the last Raw before Payback with huge expectations on their shoulders. Among the expectations of Gallows and Anderson debut and Chyna’s death, the rumours about a possible showdown between The Authority and Shane loom bigger as we head into the show.
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Looks like Shane is in control of Raw again. A tribute photo of Chyna was showcased before the Raw montage rolled. There seems to be no tribute show for Chyna. It is expected as Chyna was never on the best of terms with WWE.
Here’s a look at the video highlights of WWE Raw 25th April 2016 Full Show:
Stephanie makes a huge announcement for Payback
The last Raw before Payback kicked off to a rocket start as Shane McMahon opened the Raw. Shane cut another generic promo before Stephanie made her way to the ring to inform that this will be the last night of Raw with Shane in-charge.
She also informed that Vince will be announcing who will run Raw on Payback and his decision will be final. After an exchange of barbed words and Shane playing with the crowd, Shane asks Stephanie to leave the ring and she refuses to do so.
Shane calls security and they escort her out after she throws a tantrum. Shane leads a goodbye chant as Stephanie fumingly walks off.
AJ Styles beats Sheamus via pinfall
AJ Styles took on Sheamus seven days before Payback in an incredible match. Both of them couldn’t gain control for long in the match as it went back and forth with some incredible performance from the duo. Eventually Styles counters a Brogue Kick and delivers a Springboard Forearm to pick up the pinfall.
Gallows and Anderson come out and appreciate Styles. Roman, who looks at it from backstage, is joined by The Usos who agree with Roman that Styles, Gallows and Anderson are together. Roman cuts another generic One vs ALL promo.
New Day, The Vaudevillains and Enzo & Cass face off
New Day make their way to the ring amidst tremendous ovation and cut a promo hyping the tag team tournament. Soon The Vaudevilliains interrupt them to cut their own promo. Soon, Enzo & Cass make their way to the ring to a tremendous pop from the fans.
After an exchange of barbed words between the two finalists for the # 1 contender spots, New Day closes the segment by saying they will still be the WWE Tag Team Champions regardless of who wins.
The tension between The Vaudevillains and Enzo & Cass looked palpable enough to assure us that it will be a great match at Payback. Backstage, we see Gallows and Anderson come out of Styles’ room.
Gallows and Anderson beat The Usos via pinfall
Gallows and Anderson made their in-ring debut this week as they took on The Usos. A strong performance by both teams. Gallows and Anderson looked vicious as they targeted the injured shoulder of Jey Uso more and more.
Gallows and Anderson defeated The Usos and went on to deliver a post-match beat down, Roman Reigns made the save and stood tall as both Gallows and Anderson retreated to the ramp angrily.
Backstage, they interrupted Styles as he was giving an interview to Renne Young and reminded him that their friendship is for life and told him that they would have his back at Payback.