– WWE will be holding the first RAW of 2017 in Tampa, Florida on January 2nd at the Amalie Arena.
RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon, RAW GM Mick Foley, WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Chris Jericho, The Big Show, WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day, United States Champion Rusev, Sami Zayn, Sheamus, Enzo & Big Cass are all advertised for the event.
– Becky Lynch defeated Nikki Bella, Carmella, Alexa Bliss, Natalya and Naomi in a six pack challenge match to become the first SmackDown Women’s Champion at Sunday’s WWE Backlash pay-per-view event at the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia. Lynch commented on the title win via Twitter:
Massive respect to all the women that I shared the ring with tonight. Poured their heart and souls into that fight. #SDLive #WWEBacklash
— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) September 12, 2016
This doesn't feel real!!! A dream come true doesn't even begin to describe it! #Backlash #WomensTitle pic.twitter.com/YozV93m4wA
— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) September 12, 2016
Triple H also commented on her title win:
A long road traveled to the well-deserved destination. Congrats @BeckyLynchWWE…you were #StraightFire tonight. pic.twitter.com/jTj7OKMJgF
— Triple H (@TripleH) September 12, 2016
