Raw Review: 13 Nights Away from WrestleMania
By Mike Smith
WWE.com
The Bella Twins pre-taped promo
Brie pointed out that Paige and AJ used to be bitter enemies, now they want to come together to face WWE’s most dominant Divas. She said that they have been sisters they’re entire lives.
Nikki said that Paige and AJ are going to embarrass themselves at WrestleMania.
“Give Divas a chance? Give us a break.”
I’m just going to say it, The Bella Twins are awesome.
AJ Lee vs. Nikki Bella
Nikki has found a great niche for herself as the power Diva. It’s a game nobody else in the division plays right now. She used that power for an early advantage on AJ.
AJ had a nice run of offense, with some pretty cool, athletic moves, as they may have been trying some things out for WrestleMania.
Nikki got back on the offensive though, really giving AJ a beating for a good portion of the match.
AJ got back into it though, getting to Nikki with her quickness.
The finish came when AJ was knocked to the outside, and Brie stood over her until Paige got in Brie’s face. Nikki went to throw AJ into the ring, but AJ countered and threw Nikki into the ring. Paige mocked Brie, and Brie responded by throwing Paige face-first into the ring post. This distracted AJ, and allowed Nikki to hit a forearm and a Rack Attack for the win.
Nikki defeats AJ via pinfall.
2.75 out of 5 stars – This was a long match, and it delivered.
Kane, Big Show and Seth Rollins w/ Renee Young
Renee asked about their role about in Rollins’ match with Randy Orton tonight.
Show went to speak, but Kane cut him off and said that Show would be in Rollins’ corner. Show got upset and told Kane that he needs to stop just throwing things at him just because he is in charge. The two big men argued until Rollins came in.
Rollins ripped into them a bit, calling them “stupid.” Show got right in Rollins’ face at this point, until Kane pulled him back.
Kane said that Stephanie is allowed to talk to them however she chooses, but that Rollins may not.
Kane said that him and Show feel partially responsible for what happened to Rollins last week, but that they also kind of enjoyed it.
Kane said he would not be at ringside, and offered Show the opportunity to leave Rollins on his own as well. Show just stared Rollins down, without giving an answer.
First of all, these two just got a little interesting, because I did not see this coming.
Second, Rollins is the best. His facial expressions here were fantastic. He can sell anything.