The February 5, 2018 episode of WWE RAW aired live from the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA. Two more Superstars qualified for the men’s Elimination Chamber match and it was also determined who will enter the match last.
Here are 6 takeaways from this week’s episode of RAW:
6Roman Reigns Qualified For Elimination Chamber
WWE RAW kicked off this week with Bray Wyatt cutting a promo backstage. Wyatt brought up how he won the WWE Championship in the Elimination Chamber last year and called Reigns his nemesis. Bray claimed to see Roman for who he truly is, “a failure that wants to be put out of his misery”.
Bray stated that he is happy to oblige. Roman responded and stated that a failure is someone that stays down when they get knocked down. Roman added that he has had his share of ups and downs, but that is a sign of a great journey and note failure. Reigns then said that his his road to WrestleMania concludes with a trip to Suplex City and that nobody will stop him.
Bray Wyatt faced Roman Reigns in a Elimination Chamber Qualifying match. Matt Hardy was shown backstage during the match watching on a monitor. Bray controlled the match early and sent Reigns into the steel steps as RAW went to a commercial break. When RAW returned, Reigns battled back and connected with a Samoan Drop.
Wyatt went for a Suplerplex but Roman escaped and hit a Powerbomb for a two count. Wyatt avoided a Superman Punch and countered with a Uranage for a two count. Reigns then hit the Superman Punch and went for the cover but Bray kicked out. Wyatt avoided a Spear and hit the Sister Abigail for a close two count. Bray went for another Sister Abigail but Reigns fought back as the crowd booed. Roman then hit the Spear for the pinfall victory.
After the match, Matt Hardy appeared behind Bray Wyatt and planted him with the Twist of Fate.
TURN AROUND, @WWEBrayWyatt!#RAW #DELETE @MATTHARDYBRAND pic.twitter.com/wVOtECV3Tm
— WWE (@WWE) February 6, 2018
Reigns and Wyatt had a good match tonight that brought out some “this is awesome!” chants from the crowd. The outcome of the match was pretty predictable and the fans started to reject it once they saw the end was near. Reigns qualifying for Elimination Chamber is no surprise. When he most likely wins the match it will be no surprise. I’m still baffled as to why the feud between Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt is so generic.