WWE RAW results, highlights: AJ Styles returns; Randy Orton thrashes Matt Hardy again

This week’s WWE RAW saw a darker side of Randy Orton.  Viper destroyed Matt Hardy before ir match could start. Royal Rumble winner Charlotte Flair also appeared in ring and addressed why she picked NXT Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley as her next rival.

Fans saw former NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler appear on screen and reveal why she attacked Becky Lynch last week. AJ Styles also made his much-awaited return as his partner Karl Anderson was about to face Ricochet. In main event, Kevin Owens teamed up with Viking Raiders to face trio of AOP and Buddy Murphy.

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Major matches/segments that have happened on this week’s WWE RAW:

WWE RAW Results: Randy Orton attacks Matt Hardy

night started with a video showing Randy Orton brutalise Matt Hardy and Edge. Viper n entered ring and said that he is t going to fight Matt Hardy as wrestler is injured. former Tag-Team champion responded by saying that he is ready to face Randy Orton even though he is injured and has t got a clearance from doctors. Randy Orton asked forgiveness for his actions and started walking away. However, Viper turned back and delivered an RKO to Matt Hardy. He started brutalising Matt Hardy and hit him with steel steps twice.

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WWE RAW Results: AJ Styles returns; Ricochet defeats Karl Anderson

After getting injured at Royal Rumble 2020, AJ Styles returned and left everyone surprised. Phemenal One reunited with his partners O.C. and claimed that he is best wrestler of WWE. He said that he doesn’t care who he faces next, wher it’s Undertaker or Shawn Michaels. He said that he is going to headline WWE WrestleMania 36. Ricochet came in and started his match with Karl Anderson. With Luke Gallows and AJ Styles barred from ringside, Karl Anderson found it hard to stop Limitless One. Ricochet delivered a recoil and won match.

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WWE RAW Results: Kevin Owens & Viking Raiders vs. Buddy Murphy & AOP ends via disqualification

After ruining Seth Rollins’ Sermon, Kevin Owens and Viking Raiders teamed up to face Buddy Murphy and AOP. heels took out Erik of Viking Raiders at start of match, reby making it a 2 vs 3 handicap match. However, Kevin Owens took control and started delivering stunners to everyone. Seth Rollins entered ring and helped heels to regain control. Monday Night Messiah started punishing babyfaces only for Street Profits to enter ring. match finally ended via disqualification.

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Or matches/segments that happened on this week’s WWE RAW:

• Aleister Black defeats Erick Rowan

• Charlotte Flair addresses her WrestleMania 36 match against Rhea Ripley

• Triple Threat Match: 24/7 Champion Riddick Moss defeats R-Truth and Mojo Rawley

• Drew McIntyre defeats MVP

• Shayna Baszler confronts Becky Lynch

• Bobby Lashley and Angel Garza defeats Rusev and Humberto Carrillo

• Kairi Sane defeats Natalya via Count-out

• Liv Morgan talks about Ruby Riott’s betrayal

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