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WWE RAW REPORT: TWO TITLE MATCHES, A TITLE GIFTED, A CHAMPION RETURNS, CHALLENGES MADE FOR FASTLANE (AND MANIA TOO), AND MORE

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We are told that Bobby Lashley will defend his WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre at Wrestlemania, but nothing about Fastlane (that is this weekend).

WWE Champion Bobby Lashley makes his way to the ring with Montel Vontavious Porter.

MVP says this is an official message from the Hurt Business.  A statement was made last week, but you did not get it.  We have entered the All Mighty Era.  After 16 years of dedication and decimation, the CEO of the Hurt Business had a chance to take the WWE Champion and Bobby reminds us that he did.

Bobby says he proved all of the haters and naysayers wrong. I  was given nothing and I had to fight for this championship. I did that by destroying Drew McIntyre at the Elimination Chamber and he will do it again at Wrestlemania.  When I am done with Drew, I will destroy the entire roster.  This is the All Mighty Era.

Miz' music plays and he makes his way to the ring with John Morrison.

Miz says he should be getting ready for his match against Drew McIntyre but he had to say that message was remarkable.  Miz says they are not out here to steal his spotlight or title.  They are all in on the All Mighty Era.  Miz says he was so proud to share the ring with Bobby the last few weeks.  It was an honor, but he would be lying if he thought their budding rivalry was not done.  They all had epic showdowns at Wrestlemania.  Miz asks the crowd if they want to see Miz and Bobby Lashley at Wrestlemania in Steve Austin style.

Miz says that Bobby is thinking that Miz already had his chance but Miz says that Bobby is a reasonable guy.  Miz says he had to defend his championship twice in one night.  Morrison reminds us that Miz was suffereing from severe gastro-intestinal distress.  Miz asks if Bobby wants to face him at full strength.

Drew McIntyre makes his way to the ring and he has his sword that he puts into the slot on the stage.

Drew says he hasn't had the chance to formally congratulate Bobby.  He says it is a long time coming.  Drew says he had a 17 year journey and they took similar paths.  So many years traveling those roads and being the hardest workers in the room but opportunities passed us by.  We were in the gym while everyone was sleeping.  Then we are not in WWE any more and we have to work from the bottom to fight and claw and scratch to get the top.  Drew asks Bobby how good he feels with the title.

Drew says he beat 30 other men and he beat Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania in 5 minutes.  You made a deal, screwed me over and here you are as chamipon.

Porter tells Drew he has to worry about Sheamus.

Drew wants to know why is Porter here.  Are you the puppetmaster for Frankenstein's monster.  Let Bobby speak for himself.  

Bobby tells Drew he has to worry about him.  Miz adds that Drew has to worry about him.

Drew says he forgot Miz was there.  He owes Miz.  He says he will turn his back to Miz and he can let Miz attack him or you can run for your life.  If we fight tonight, I am going to hurt you and make an example of you.  Then I will take care of Sheamus at Fastlane on Sunday.  Then I will meet Lashley at Wrestlemania.  I will knock you around Raymond James Stadium and then reclaim my title.  Drew calls Bobby a bald bitch.

Lashley attacks Drew from behind while Miz talks.  Lashley punches Drew while Miz and Morrison watch.

Lashley and Porter leave the ring and Miz punches Drew.

Sheamus attacks Lashley on the stage and Sheamus with punches until referees come out and hold up their arms.

We go to commercial.

We are back with a look at the mayhem in the Thunderdome before the commercial break.

Sheamus is asked by Sarah why he attacked Bobby Lashley.  Sheamus says he wants to beat Drew on Sunday and he wants him at 100%.  He is sick of Drew's excuses when he beats him on Sunday.  Bobby is out there messing with his business, sticking his nose where he belongs.  After he beats Drew at Fastlane, he wants to show Drew what he cannot do at Wrestlemania.  He will be the one to beat Bobby Lashley.

Match Number One:  Drew McIntyre versus Miz (with John Morrison)

Miz with punches and kicks as the bell rings.  Drew runs Miz into the corner and he chops Miz.  Drew sends Miz into the turnbuckles.  Drew with more punches.  Miz with punches and a kick but Drew did not appreciate the kick.  Drew with a head butt and Miz goes down.  Drew with a boot to the chest.  Drew punches Miz and then he stretches and chokes Miz in the ropes.  Miz tries to crawl away but Drew stops him and sends Miz into the ringside barrier.  Drew with a chop and Morrison grabs Drew's ankle and the referee warns Morrison.  Morrison throws his sunglasses at Drew and Drew stomps on them.  Miz hits Drew from behind and Miz chokes Drew in the ropes.

Miz with shoulders in the corner but Drew with a clothesline as Miz charges into the corner.  Miz with a boot but Drew with an elbow.  Drew with a reverse Alabama Slam onto the sunglasses.  Drew sets for a Claymore and Morrison pulls Miz out of the ring.  The referee sends Morrison to the back.

We go to commercial.

We are back and Drew with an Irish whip and he goes for a slam but Miz escapes and he kicks Drew in the knee and hits a DDT for a near fall.  Drew with a snap mare to escape a Skull Crushing Finale.  Drew with clotheslines and two overhead belly-to-belly suplexes.  Drew with a neck breaker.  Drew sends Miz to the floor and then he runs Miz into the ringside barrier and apron many times.  Drew sends Miz into the ring steps many times.  Drew with a Future Shock.  Drew sets for the Claymore and hits it but Drew does not make the cover.  Drew points at the camera and then to the Wrestlemania sign and he applies a full nelson and Miz taps out.

Winner:  Drew McIntyre

Bad Bunny walks in the back with his 24/7 Title and his friend Damian Priest.

We take a look back at Shane McMahon and Braun Strowman from last week.

Braun Strowman walks in the back as we go to commercial.

We are back and Braun Strowman is in the middle of calling out Shane McMahon.

Shane's music plays and he does the Shane-O Shuffle on the stage before he can say anything.

Shane says he does not know Braun's problem with him.  Last week you wanted an apology and what tonight?

Braun says he has been bullied by people like Shane his entire life.  He didn't grow up in a mansion or go to an Ivy League School.

Shane says he would never make fun of another human being.

Braun says McMahon's don't apologize for anything.  You came out because you wanted to confront me and then you mumbled and stumbled.

Shane wants to know what Braun is trying to say.

Braun says that Shane did not have the guts to say what he wanted to say.  He says that Shane wants a match with him but he doesn't have the balls to say it.  He tells Shane he wants a match tonight.

Shane says Braun doesn't want this and he calls Braun stupid.  Shane says calls Braun stupid and says he is like a T Rex.  

Braun wants to know if Shane will accept his match.

Shane says that Braun is on.

Dana Brooke, Mandy Rose, Naomi, and Lana are in teh back and R Truth shows up dressed like Steve Austin.  Truth says it is 3:16 Day.  Dana tells Truth today is the 15th and Truth says what.  Truth offers them a beer but they refuse.

WWE Women's Tag Champions Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler make their way to the ring to watch the next match.

We go to commercial.

Match Number Two:  Dana Brooke and Mandy Rose versus Lana and Naomi

Dana and Naomi lock up and Dana with a shoulder tackle.  Dane misses a kick and Naomi with a back elbow and Mandy tags in.  Naomi kicks Mandy and Mandy catches Naomi on a cross body attempt and Mandy with a fallaway slam and kick.  Mandy sends Naomi into the corner and she kicks Naomi.  Dana tags in and hits a handspring elbow into the corner.  Dana with a snap mare and Mandy with a running knee for a near fall.  Dana gets a near fall.  Dana with a reverse chin lock.  Naomi lands on her feet on a belly-to-back suplex attempt and Naomi with a jaw breaker.  Lana and Mandy tag in and Lana with a side Russian leg sweep and clotheslines.

Lana kicks Mandy in the corner and hits a bulldog.  Lana with a running double knee strike to the back and a neck breaker for a near fall.  Dana and Mandy with a double flap jack but Lana with a kick to Dana.  Mandy with a punch and suplex.

Asuka's music plays and she makes her way to the ring and Shayna wants to know why she is coming out.  Shayna goes after Asuka.

Asuka with a round kick to Shayna and Asuka with punches.  Officials pull Asuka off Shayna.

Meanwhile, there is still a match going on.  Mandy with a rollup on Lana for a near fall.  Dana tags in and Mandy goes for a Tiger Driver but Lana with an X Factor.  Dana with a running neck breaker for the three count.

Winners:  Dana Brooke and Mandy Rose

Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are in the Gorilla Position and Riddle shows up with his scooter.  Riddle wishes Kofi and Woods luck in their tag title match.

Kofi says tonight is about the New Day reclaiming their spot on the mountain top again.  Woods says they can ride together into the sunset when Riddle beats Mustafa Ali tonight.  Riddle suggests they get matching tattoos and go for all you can eat pancakes.  Riddle suggests they get matching stallions and ride into the sunset.

We go to commercial.

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