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WWE Main Event held in Glendale, Arizona showcased an action-packed evening for fans. Ivy Nile triumphed over Maxxine Dupri, while The War Raiders secured a shot at the Tag-Team Championships. CM Punk made his return, captivating the audience. Jey Uso faced Bron Breakker in a chaotic title defense, leading to further conflicts. Additionally, Roxanne Perez and Rhea Ripley qualified for the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, setting the stage for more intense rivalries and upcoming events.
Greenville, S.C. – WWE fans were treated to thrilling matchups during the latest taping of WWE Main Event on May 19 at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The episode is set to air on Hulu this Thursday, while WWE Network subscribers will have to wait two weeks for the episode to appear on Peacock.
Among the highlights of the taping, Ivy Nile from American Made achieved victory over Maxxine Dupri of Alpha Academy in a competitive women’s singles match. In tag team action, The War Raiders defeated LWO, earning a shot at the WWE Tag-Team Championships. They will compete against The New Day and The Creed Brothers during next week’s WWE Raw broadcast.
The crowd in Greenville buzzed with excitement as CM Punk made a highly anticipated return to Raw, receiving a thunderous ovation. His presence was marked by fans singing along to his entrance theme “Cult of Personality.” Punk is slated to team up with Sami Zayn against the formidable duo of Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker at the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event.
In a significant main event clash, Jey Uso defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breakker. However, the match ended in disqualification due to outside interference from Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker, inciting a brawl involving CM Punk and Sami Zayn.
Additional matches contributed to the excitement of the Raw event. Roxanne Perez secured her place in the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match by winning a triple threat against Becky Lynch and Natalya. Rhea Ripley also qualified for the same ladder match, defeating Zoey Stark and Kairi Sane, although the match raised concerns when Stark appeared to have sustained a serious knee injury during the bout.
Sheamus emerged victorious against Grayson Waller with a decisive Brogue Kick. The Judgment Day, comprising Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh, also triumphed in a tag team match against AJ Styles and Penta.
The rivalry between Jey Uso and Logan Paul escalated as Paul attacked Uso after the Raw main event, adding more fuel to an already heated conflict. Fans can anticipate more action in the next episode of Raw, featuring qualifying matches for Money in the Bank, including a match between Akira Tozawa and Rusev, alongside a triple threat tag team match for the WWE Tag-Team Championships.
Looking ahead, WWE has confirmed a packed card for Saturday Night’s Main Event. Jey Uso will defend his championship against Logan Paul, while Drew McIntyre is set to face Damian Priest in a Steel Cage Match, adding to the excitement of the upcoming week.
In summary, the May 19 taping of WWE Main Event delivered exhilarating matches, dramatic returns, and significant story developments, laying the groundwork for highly anticipated events in the near future. The reactions from the Greenville crowd reflect the excitement surrounding WWE programming, despite concerns raised over Zoey Stark’s injury.
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