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– Tonight’s WWE RAW opens with a video package for Daniel Bryan, who is retiring, before we go to the normal intro video.

– We’re live from the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington as the pyro goes off and Michael Cole welcomes us. He says Daniel Bryan will be here later tonight. Cole is joined by JBL and Byron Saxton.

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– We go to the ring and Lilian Garcia introduces Stephanie McMahon, who is already in the ring with a contract signing setup. Stephanie welcomes us and says we’re just moments away from the contract signing for the WWE Fastlane main event. Fans interrupt her and start chanting for Daniel Bryan.

Stephanie stops for about a minute and then says fans in Seattle are always confused… the Fastlane winner will not be going on to face Bryan, they will go on to face her husband Triple H for the WWE World Heavyweight Title at WrestleMania. She gets big heat for this. Stephanie goes on to hype the Triple Threat at Fastlane. She’s interrupted by the music and out comes WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose to a big pop.

Stephanie says he’s early. Ambrose wants to cut to the chase and get the contract signing over with because he has unfinished business with Brock Lesnar. Ambrose gets hype and wants Lesnar’s big ass brought out right now. Stephanie reminds Ambrose she’s the boss and says there will be no physicality at this signing. She makes the introductions… she’s interrupted again as Roman Reigns makes his way through the crowd to a big pop.

Stephanie mocks and welcomes Reigns. He asks what’s the hold up. If Ambrose wants to punch Lesnar in the face, Reigns is ready to get to it. Stephanie asks Ambrose how Reigns always tries to steal his spotlight. She introduces Lesnar and out he comes with Paul Heyman to a big pop. Heyman goes to introduce himself and Lesnar but Stephanie cuts him off and says everyone knows who they are. More big heat for Stephanie. She says Ambrose is first and he signs. Reigns signs next. Lesnar walks up and signs next. Stephanie thanks them and says her business here is done. She leaves with the contract. Heyman calls Reigns big brother and Ambrose little brother. Lesnar stands on one side of the table as fans chant “Suplex City” and he laughs at the two. Ambrose comes around the table and gets in Lesnar’s face. Lesnar immediately grabs him and throws him over the table. Lesnar takes Reigns out by throwing the table at him in the corner. Lesnar grabs Ambrose and lays him out with a F5. Lesnar slides out of the ring and joins Heyman at ringside. Triple H’s music hits next and the WWE World Heavyweight Champion joins Stephanie at the top of the stage. Lesnar walks half-way up the stage and stares Triple H down. We see Reigns and Ambrose recovering in the ring. Stephanie and Triple H look confident as we go to the announcers.

– We see some tweets from various stars on Daniel Bryan’s retirement. He will be here to speak later tonight. We go to commercial.

– Back from the break and we see what just happened in the contract signing. Ambrose is backstage with Reigns and says he’s going to get payback on Lesnar before the night is over.

Kevin Owens vs. Dolph Ziggler

We go to the ring and out first comes Kevin Owens. Dolph Ziggler is out next. The bell rings and Owens immediately nails Ziggler. Owens throws him to the corner and hits a cannonball for a close 2 count. Owens stomps away. Owens with a big forearm to the head.

Owens talks trash to Ziggler and Cole. Owens keeps control and beats Ziggler around the ring. Owens with another 2 count after wasting some time. Ziggler gets the sleeper applied. Owens finally breaks it by throwing them through the ropes to the floor. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and Owens has Ziggler down in a headlock. Ziggler fights up and breaks out. Owens charges but runs into an uppercut. Owens drops Ziggler with an uppercut and hits the senton for a 2 count. More back and forth now. Owens misses in the corner and runs into the ring post. Ziggler with a pair of clotheslines and a splash in the corner. Ziggler with a neckbreaker and an elbow drop for a 2 count.

Owens blocks a DDT and nails a big superkick for a close 2 count. Ziggler lands on his feet out of the pop-up powerbomb. Owens blocks a superkick and rolls Ziggler up for 2. Ziggler drops Owens with a big DDT. Ziggler goes to the floor and the referee counts. Ziggler nails a Fame-asser from the apron to the floor while Owens was laying face down. Ziggler lands on his shoulder. They both make it back in at the 9 count. Owens misses a corner cannonball and Ziggler rolls him up, putting his feet on the ropes for leverage to get the 3 count.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler

– After the match, Ziggler makes his exit and Owens throws a fit at ringside, tearing the announce table up and tossing the steel steps.

– Still to come, The Usos vs. WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day in a Tables Match. Also, Miz TV with Chris Jericho and Daniel Bryan will discuss his retirement. Back to commercial.

– Back from the break and The Usos are talking backstage when The Dudley Boyz walk up and greet them. D-Von Dudley says he heard about their Tables Match but if anyone deserves a shot at The New Day in a Tables Match, it’s them. The Usos agree but say it’s their match. Bubba Ray Dudley proposes both of the teams join forces to battle The New Day tonight. The Usos say they’re down if they can get it approved. The Dudleyz leave.

– We get a special look at Ryback. He will be facing Bray Wyatt later tonight.

Charlotte vs. Alicia Fox

We go to the ring and out comes WWE Divas Champion Charlotte with Ric Flair. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and Alicia Fox is out for this non-title match. She’s alone tonight as Brie Bella is with her husband. Charlotte controls early on and Fox blocks an early Figure Eight attempt. Charlotte dominates most of the match and mocks fans chanting for Bryan. She also mocks Fox as she keeps control. Alicia tries to fight out but Charlotte slams her to the match and plays to the crowd some more. Flair “whooos” at ringside at Charlotte tosses Alicia around with the head scissors.

Fox comes back and hits a backbreaker. Charlotte comes back but Alicia counters and rolls her up for 2. Charlotte with a spear. Charlotte with the Figure Four into the Figure Eight for the win.

Winner: Charlotte

– After the match, we get replays as Flair and Charlotte strut to the back. Alicia looks on from the mat.

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