WWE Live Event Results: Dublin, Ireland (May 4th, 2017)
As part of the WWE’s ongoing tour of Europe, the RAW brand held a live event in Dublin, Ireland – a show that was headlined by a tag-team showdown between Seth Rollins and Finn Balor on the one hand, and Bray Wyatt and Samoa Joe on the other. The event featured three championship matches. The card also featured a matchup of WWE United Kingdom title contenders, Jordan Devlin and Tucker.
The RAW tag-team champions Jeff and Matt Hardy defended their straps against Enzo & Cass, Cesaro & Sheamus, and Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson.
Besides, Cruiserweight champion Neville defended his belt against Austin Aries. The event also featured a filler match as the team of Rhyno, Heath Slater, Goldust and R-Truth took on the team of Curtis Axel, Bo Dallas, Curt Hawkins and Titus O’Neil.
Elsewhere on the card, Roman Reigns went toe-to-toe with Braun Strowman. Mickie James, Sasha Banks and Bayley competed against Emma, Nia Jax and WWE RAW Women’s champion Alexa Bliss. Furthermore, WWE Intercontinental champion Dean Ambrose defended his title against The Miz. The main-event of the show saw Seth Rollins and Finn Balor take on Samoa Joe and Bray Wyatt.
Here are the complete results of the RAW brand’s (5/5/2017) live event in Dublin, Ireland
#1 The Hardy Boyz vs Enzo & Big Cass vs. Sheamus & Cesaro vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson (WWE RAW tag-team Championship Match)
The matchup for the red brand's tag-team titles featured strong ‘DELETE’ chants. Hometown WWE Superstar Sheamus received a huge pop from the Irish fans. The Hardys prevailed in this matchup after Matt Hardy’s Twist of Fate and Jeff Hardy’s Swanton Bomb helped the champions retain their RAW tag-team titles against Enzo & Big Cass, Sheamus & Cesaro, and Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson.
Thank you, #WWEDublin.. #HouseHardy appreciates all the enthusiasm & love you gave us tonight.
— The VESSEL of MMH (@MATTHARDYBRAND) May 5, 2017
It was positively INTOXICATING.
Result: The Hardy Boyz defeated Enzo & Big Cass, Sheamus & Cesaro, and Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson; and retained the RAW tag-team Championships.
#2 Jordan Devlin vs. Tucker
Jordan Devlin (Finn Balor’s student) bested Tucker after a Moonsault off the top rope. Devlin and Tucker showed respect for each other after their match, by embracing and shaking hands. This was their main roster Live Event debuts.
Great job @Jordan_Devlin1 and congrats.#WWEDublin pic.twitter.com/iiX9wjZfof
— Cian (@Ciano316) May 5, 2017
Result: Jordan Devlin defeated Tucker
#3 Rhyno, Heath Slater, Goldust and R-Truth vs. Curtis Axel, Bo Dallas, Curt Hawkins and Titus O’Neil
The team of Rhyno, Heath Slater, Goldust and R-Truth competed against Curtis Axel, Bo Dallas, Curt Hawkins and Titus O’Neil. A segment during the match saw Goldust attack everybody, and almost attacking the referee as well as picking him up, which led to R-Truth intervening.
Rhyno ultimately picked up the win for his team by hitting Curtis Axel with a Gore.
Result: Rhyno, Heath Slater, Goldust and R-Truth defeated Curtis Axel, Bo Dallas, Curt Hawkins and Titus O’Neil
#4 Neville vs. Austin Aries (WWE Cruiserweight Championship)
The King of the Cruiserweights, Neville defended his WWE Cruiserweight Championship against Austin Aries. After a series of back-and-forth exchanges, Neville got the pinfall victory over Double-A by putting his feet on the ropes, successfully retaining his title.
Aries vs Neville #WWEDublin pic.twitter.com/TMAyXNEJ5U
— • (@DeathByBalor) May 6, 2017
Result: Neville defeated Austin Aries and retained the WWE Cruiserweight Championship