| Monday Night RAW | |
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| Promotion | WWE |
|---|---|
| Date | April 23, 2012 |
| Venue | Joe Louis Arena |
| City | Detroit, Michigan |
| Previous episode | April 16, 2012 |
| Next episode | April 30, 2012 |
The April 23, 2012 Edition of RAW is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE's RAW brand, which took place on April 23, 2012 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
Episode summary[]
Beth Phoenix vs Nikki Bella[]
In one of her first acts of business as Executive Administrator, Eve turned a regular contest between Divas Champion Beth Phoenix and Nikki Bella into a Lumberjill Match. The Lumberjills played a big role in the clash, as they ganged up on The Glamazon after she sprained her ankle jumping off the ring apron. Phoenix attempted to fight through the painful ankle injury and paid dearly for it. Nikki Bella shocked the WWE Universe by defeating Phoenix and ended her 200-plus-day reign as Divas Champion.
Santino Marella & Zack Ryder vs Epico & Primo[]
The Detroit crowd was firmly behind the team of Santino Marella and Zack Ryder as they took on Primo and Epico in a Non-Title Match. One week after losing to Big Show and The Great Khali, the WWE Tag Team Champions suffered another disappointing loss when Santino struck with The Cobra. After the defeat, A.W. offered the arguing champs his services backstage and left them his business card.
Brodus Clay & Hornswoggle vs Jack Swagger & Dolph Ziggler[]
Brodus Clay and his little "brother," Hornswoggle, got their tag team groove on against Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger until Vickie Guerrero interfered and slapped The Funkasaurus across the face. Fortunately for Clay, his Funkadactyls were there to watch his back, and Vickie's best effort to make amends with a Brodus-style dance wasn't fooling anyone. Guerrero was then humiliated by Hornswoggle, who sent her running with a bite on the rear end.
Results[]
- Lumberjill Match for the WWE Divas Championship: Nikki Bella (w/ Brie Bella) defeated Beth Phoenix (c)
- Tag Team Match: Santino Marella & Zack Ryder defeated Epico & Primo (w/ Rosa Mendes)
- Tag Team Match: Brodus Clay & Hornswoggle (w/ Cameron & Naomi) defeated Jack Swagger & Dolph Ziggler (w/ Vickie Guerrero)
Media[]
Beth Phoenix vs. Nikki Bella - Divas Championship- Raw, April 23, 2012