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WWE RAW REPORT: IS THERE EVER A 'FINAL CHANCE'?, STEEN COLD, TROUBLE IN TAG CHAMP PARADISE?, AND MORE

We are back and AJ Styles tells Chicago he has been at home nursing an injury with nothing but time on his hands.  When you have too much time, it can be a dangerous thing.  I must have watched that clip of what Edge did to me over and over again to the point where I thought I might go crazy.  i didn't want to see the kids or talk to the wife.  I wanted to be alone.  Who pops up on the television?  Edge, on Raw with his mood lighting and his mouth spewing out nonsense answering the question why.  AJ says he doesn't care.  He is not here to ask why or to get answers.  He is here to kick Edge's teeth down his throat.  

We don't have to wait until Wrestlemania.  We can do this right now so get out here and get what's coming to you.  AJ tells Edge to be a man.

AJ calls Edge a coward and . . . 

Seth Rollins' music plays and he comes to the stage as only Seth can.  Seth makes his way to the ring.

Seth tells the people to simmer down because rumors are fun, but they don't make moments and he is looking for his Wrestlemania moment.

AJ wants to know what Seth wants.

Seth says he is concerned about AJ's health and safety.  He asks AJ if he is physically and emotionally capable of fighting Edge at Wrestlemania.  Seth makes a proposition.  He tells AJ to go home to his wife and kids, hug them close, get to 100%, and come back after Wrestlemania.  Let me do what I should have done at Hell in a Cell and end Edge's career.  That is a moment befitting Seth Rollins.

AJ says he does not have to think about it.  You are not taking my place at Wrestlemania, as long as I can walk.

Seth points out the ability to walk provision so if for some reason, you get taken out, he can take AJ's spot against Edge.

AJ says you are trying to do the same thing as last week, but against me.

Seth cackles and he says it sounds like a great idea.  AJ Styles versus Seth Rollins, winner goes to Wrestlemania.

AJ says you come out here dressed like an idiot, but you are delusional as well.  Do you think I am going to give up my opportunity for Wrestlemania.  AJ says he will do what Seth couldn't.  I am going to destroy Edge and then we will get back to me and you.

Adam Pearce comes out with Sonya Deville.  Adam says Seth is trying to get his Wrestlemania chance.  He will have one last chance.  If you can defeat AJ Styles tonight, you will replace AJ at Wrestlemania.

AJ punches Seth and Seth leaves the ring.

Carmella is in the back on her phone and Zelina says she is focused on everything but their titles.  Carmella says she is focused on Wrestlemania and she says Zelina is not watching her back.  Zelina says all Carmella cares about is her wedding and reality show.  Zelina points out that it is now a four way match.  Carmella says she knows the rules of the match but Zelina grabs the phone and throws it away.  Zelina and Carmella yell at each other and Carmella slaps Zelina.  Zelina punches Carmella and officials show up to break up the fight.

We are back and AJ Styles yells at Sonya and Adam for ruining his chances at Wrestlemania.  He says they suck at their jobs and he will do it himself.

Match Number Three:  Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley versus Natalya and Shayna Baszler

Rhea and Shayna start things off and Rhea with a waist lock take down.  Shayna with a double wrist lock but Rhea escapes.  Rhea blocks a foerarm and connects with one of her own.  They exchange forearms and Shayna with kicks.  Rhea with a head butt and drop kick.  Rhea sends Shayna face first to the mat and Liv tags in and Rhea sends Liv onto Shayna with a back senton for a near fall.  Natalya tags in and kicks Liv and Irish whips Liv but Liv floats over and hits a head scissors take down.  Liv with a running knee into the corner and Shayna distracts Liv and Natalya with a slingshot atomic drop.  Shayna tags in and hits a running knee for a near fall.  

Shayna with a wrist lock and Carmella makes her way to ringside to whine to her fiancee about what Zelina did.

Liv with a wrist lock take down but Shayna runs Liv into the corner.  Natalya tags in and Liv kicks Shayna and Natalya to the floor.  Shayna pulls Rhea off the apron to prevent the tag.  Natalya has a suplex blocked and Liv with an inside cradle for a near fall.  Natalya with a clothesline and Shayna tags in.  They set for a Hart Attack and hit it for the three count.

Winners:  Natalya and Shayna Baszler

After the match, Zelina hits Rhea from behind with the scepter.  Carmella sends Shayna into the apron and hits a super kick on Natalya.  

Carmella and Zelina act like they are going to do something to each other, but they hug instead.

We see what happened last week when Becky attacked Bianca Belair after her match against Doudrop.

We are told that Bianca is out for an 'unspecified amount of time.'

Becky Lynch makes her way to the ring.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Becky is in the center of the ring on a chair.  She says there is a question that she asks herself a lot.  Maybe you do but your mind doesn't think in symphonies.  What does it profit a man to gain the world and lose their soul.  What does it mean to gain the world?  It means a lot to many people.  She says it was 8 months ago when she first faced Bianca Belair.  It was fifteen long months that I went without holding this.  Not because someone beat me, but because I was forced to submit it.  Every day that went by was more painful and agonizing.  I knew that I would do what it took to get back my Precious.  What does it profit a man?  The only thing that matters inside and outside the confines of this ropes is all that I am.  I am power and glory. I am the prize at the top of the mountain.  This is my world.  When I came back and all of you chose Bianca over me, that is when I knew I would sell my soul to keep this.

Bianca, you don't have what it takes to beat me.  You can whip me with your hair and you can crush my throat, but I will crush yours worse.  You didn't mean to injure me, but I meant to injure you.  An eye for an eye and a throat for a throat.  You are in the hospital.  If I take what means the most from you, your hair, you will lose a piece of your soul.  You don't want to lose your soul and I have already sold mine. I would do it every day of the week and twice on Monday if it meant keeping this on my shoulder.

Bianca, let me ask you, what does it profit a man to gain the world and lose his soul?

I'll show you and the rest of the world at Wrestlemania, if you make it.

We take a look at what has happened between Austin Theory and Pat McAfee.

Austin Theory is in Gorilla Position and Sarah asks him about Pat's apology.  Austin says he does not care if the apology was genuine because he is a dumb jock.  Pat apologized not to lose his job.  Pat has no business stepping in the ring with him.  Austin says he will win at Wrestlemania.  He says if he talks to Mr. McMahon, Pat might not have a job as an announcer.

Sarah asks if Austin has prepared for his match against Finn Balor.  Austin says he has space for one more selfie on his road to Wrestlemania.  

We are back and Veer says like the calm before the storm, the lion quietly prepares to strike.  Will he run or will he fight?

Veer is coming on the Raw after Wrestlemania.

Match Number Four:  Austin Theory versus Finn Balor in a Non Title Match

Before the match starts, we are told there is a special guest announcer and it is Pat McAfee.

Balor with a waist lock and Theory with a side head lock.  Balor with a rollup for a near fall.  Theory with a kick.  Theory with a sunset flip and Balor rolls through and hits a drop kick.  Balor kicks Theory to the floor.

McAfee gets up and he taunts and mocks Theory.  Balor drop kicks Theory into the ringside barrier.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Theory with a waist lock and Pat gets up to pound on the apron.  Balor escapes the hold but Theory with a knee.  Balor with a kick and forearm.  Balor with a flying forearm and a double leg take down and double stomp.  Balor chops Theory and Theory with a kick and he sends Balor to the floor.  Theory sends Balor into the announce table.  Theory says that this is what he is going to do at Wrestlemania.  Balor sends Theory into the announce table.  Balor with sling blade and a drop kick.  Balor goes up top for Coup de Grace and misses.  Theory with a rollup for a near fall.  Theory with a running back elbow and he punches Balor.

McAfee gets on the apron and the referee tells him to get down.  Theory sets for ATL and Balor avoids it and kicks Theory in the chest a few times.  Balor goes for an elevated elbow drop and Theory with a neck breaker for a near fall.  Theory goes to the apron and McAfee gets up again and distracts Theory.  Balor counters the rolling drop kick and Balor with an inside cradle for the three count.

Winner:  Finn Balor

We take a look at the Street Profits getting their Wrestlemania match against Randy Orton and Riddle for the tag titles and Alpha Academy's interference.

Randy Orton and Riddle make their way to the ring.

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