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CM Punk Declares WWE Raw His New Home Brand

CM Punk has appeared for every WWE brand since his shocking return at November 25th’s Survivor Series event. The time finally came for him to claim a brand home, and that’s exactly what happened during the December 11th episode of WWE RAW.

CM Punk has been busy in recent memory. He showed up at NXT Deadline, and then he was in Cleveland for RAW. The Second City Savior was all ready to deliver some big news about his brand home as RAW entered its second hour.

Adam Pearce said, “the time for a sales pitch is over.” CM Punk was there to make a big decision, and he did just that.

CM Punk said that he’s been thinking about his decision all week, and it has consumed him. Then he said that Cleveland hasn’t been historically kind to him, because there are some ghosts in that building for Punk. Then he told a story about debuting in that same building years ago.

Punk Signs With Raw

CM Punk said that taking himself “off the hamster wheel” was one of the hardest decisions he ever had to make. He showed up to Cleveland to right some wrongs as he said, “my future starts now.”

That is when CM Punk told Adam Pearce that he is the newest RAW Superstar. Now “CM Punk is home.” Right after that, Seth Rollins came out to get in Punk’s face for a promo.

What’s next for CM Punk on WWE RAW

Seth Rollins threw some big shots at CM Punk, as he reacted to fans chanting Punk’s name at a WWE live event. It appears that Punk and Rollins are destined to collide.

CM Punk is still a free agent internally, but this will keep him on the RAW brand for the time being. I was told that Punk is “assigned” to the RAW brand, despite his free agent status. It appears that he is kicking things off on the red team with a lot of momentum.

Posted December 11th, 2023 in News, WWE. Tagged: , .

Sami Zayn’s Injury Status Confirmed During 12/11 RAW

WWE is going to have to go without Sami Zayn for the time being. The former NXT Champion is out of action after a brutal attack from Drew McIntyre. Now we know what his injury is.

Sami Zayn took a beat down from Drew McIntyre during the December 4th episode of WWE RAW. That resulted in an injury in storyline, and they broke that news during RAW this week.

They revealed on commentary during the December 11th episode of WWE RAW that Sami Zayn suffered a “partially torn meniscus.“

What’s next for Sami Zayn?

As we previously reported, Sami Zayn requested time off from WWE. It isn’t known exactly how long he will be out of action, but they are selling this as a legit injury on RAW.

Sami Zayn will likely be back in due time, and with a fresh outlook after a bit of rest. His injury is not legit as far as we can tell, but he certainly deserves the time off.

We will continue covering this story, right here at SE Scoops. Sami Zayn may be back in time for the Royal Rumble on January 27th, which would be a nice break for the Underdog from the Underground.

Posted December 11th, 2023 in News, WWE. Tagged: , .

Surprising WWE NXT Superstar Slated To Be At 12/11 RAW

WWE has a lot of plans in store for the December 11th episode of RAW. CM Punk will be in the house, where he will declare his new brand home. It turns out that WWE will have an NXT Superstar around in case they need him as well.

PW Insider reports that Von Wagner is expected to be at WWE RAW this week. It was not noted that he is slated to appear on the red brand’s show this week, but he is expected to be in Cleveland for the show.

It was noted that Von Wagner is likely there to work tonight’s Main Event. He was drafted as a free agent during the 2023 WWE Draft. So, he could appear on any brand they want to use him on.

What this means for Von Wagner in WWE

Von Wagner hasn’t been seen on WWE NXT television since his program with Bron Breakker concluded. Wagner made a big return after a fractured skull angle, but he lost twice to Breakker. He has worked NXT live events since then, and defeated Luca Crusifino on NXT Level up, as well as beating Joe Coffey on Main Event in late November. 

WWE will often bring in NXT Superstars for Main Event tapings. It’s no big deal for that to happen, as it also gives them a chance to get a good look at talent.

We already reported that CM Punk’s RAW return sparked a huge influx in ticket sales. A lot of fans are going to pack the Rocket Mortgage Field House, Cleveland, Ohio for this week’s show.

Card for December 11th, 2023 WWE RAW

  • Cody Rhodes vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
  • Drew McIntyre vs. Jey Uso
  • Rhea Ripley vs. Maxxine Dupri (Non-Title Bout)
  • Becky Lynch calls out Nia Jax
  • CM Punk returns

We will have to see if WWE has any big surprises for fans this week on RAW. At this rate, you never know what will happen next. Keep checking back with us here at SE Scoops for more!

Posted December 11th, 2023 in News, WWE. Tagged: , .

CM Punk Appearance Creates Ticket Sales Boom For 12/11 WWE RAW

WWE fans are very interested in CM Punk’s next move, as he carves out a new place for himself in the company’s storylines. The WWE Universe wants to see what CM Punk is going to do next in WWE, and they won’t have to wait long until his next big move. Tickets are also moving fast, because fans want to see him make that decision live.

CM Punk’s WWE comeback has made a notable impact on ticket sales. Punk’s surprise return at Survivor Series set the stage for an anticipated feud with World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins. This was a feud that Punk strongly hinted at during the November 8th episode of WWE SmackDown.

Despite criticism that WWE cut CM Punk’s promo time during his last RAW appearance, fans are still very excited to see what he has to say next week. He will be on RAW next week to declare his new brand home, signing with either RAW or SmackDown. Punk also made a quip about how he is going to speak with Shawn Michaels about NXT.

For the upcoming December 11th episode of RAW, WWE has already advertised matches like Cody Rhodes vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and Drew McIntyre vs. Jey Uso, with more expected. Of course, CM Punk’s big decision will highlight the night.

WrestleTix reports that the December 11th episode of WWE RAW has already sold 8,283 tickets, with 916 still available for a setup of 9,199. Notably, in the last six days since WWE announced Punk’s appearance, 1,511 tickets were sold.

WWE Monday Night Raw, Mon Dec 11 at 7:30pm, Rocket Mortgage Field House, Cleveland, OH

Available Tickets => 916

Current Setup => 9,199

Tickets Distributed => 8,283

+1,511 since the last update (6 days ago). Big movement here. The upper decks have been opened up.

It was also noted that the last time WWE played the Rocket Mortgage Field House, on June 19th, 2023, they drew 10,495 fans. We will have to see if they are able to beat that number. That being said, their current setup for this time around doesn’t seem to be higher than their previous number.

CM Punk’s return has reignited fan interest and boosted ticket sales, confirming his influence in professional wrestling. Unlike in Albany for the December 4th RAW, where they moved a ton of tickets after Punk’s return, and he didn’t appear, the Second City Savior has been announced for the December 11th show.

Which WWE brand do you think CM Punk will sign with? Let us know what his decision should be by engaging with us on social media! 

Posted December 9th, 2023 in News, WWE. Tagged: , .

WWE Loosens Up About Arenas Also Working With AEW

WWE and AEW often run the same markets, but there was an issue with Tony Khan’s company booking a lot of the same venues at times. It appears that issue is in the past. 

In June, Dave Meltzer noted in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that WWE was actively trying to prohibit their venues from booking AEW events. It was written:

“There is an interesting note that in arenas that do rent to both AEW and WWE, WWE has put clauses in its deals that AEW can’t run a certain number of weeks before or after the WWE show, and also that AEW and the arena can’t announce the show or sell tickets until after the WWE show has taken place.”

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter notes that WWE is no longer blocking AEW from running certain venues. The Coca Cola Coliseum in Toronto was cited as an example, because AEW just announced a show at that venue, despite the fact that WWE is running the same building. Dave Meltzer reports:

It is notable that the new owners are not as vigilant, or maybe because of the lawsuit, regarding AEW having dates get out and tickets put on sale in buildings they are running shows in. AEW announced its return to Toronto even though WWE has a show in the same Coca Cola Coliseum

WWE’s current antitrust lawsuit with MLW may have also played into the company altering their tactics. They used to have a much different mindset toward the idea of AEW running the same venues that they do.

Tony Khan has previously expressed his appreciation for competition in professional wrestling, but he emphasized the importance of ethical practices. During the press conference following Double or Nothing, he noted that this hasn’t always been the case “from the other side.” 

A WWE-imposed clause once restricted AEW from booking events seems to be a thing of the past now. We will have to see how this situation pans out in the future. 

AEW has been having apparent issues packing their houses in recent memory as well. Either way, WWE will not stop Tony Khan’s company from running those venues, as they have apparently altered their philosophy on the matter.

What’s your take on WWE no longer restricting venues from booking AEW shows? Let us know what you think by engaging with us on social media! 

Posted December 8th, 2023 in News, WWE. Tagged: , , , , .

Johnny Gargano Remains Optimistic About His Future On WWE RAW: “It’s All About Patience”

Many fans erupted in excitement when Johnny Gargano returned to WWE last summer. Upon his resurgence, Gargano also received a promotion to the main roster, assigned to the RAW brand.

Since his return, “Johnny Wrestling” has found himself generally floating between opponents, with his only substantial feud stemming from a storyline involving Dexter Lumis and The Miz. In February, Gargano punched his ticket to the Elimination Chamber, securing himself a shot at the United States Championship. Unfortunately, Gargano championship aspirations would be squandered as he was eliminated second from the six-man Chamber match.

Gargano soon bounced back with wins over Otis and Finn Balor, before making a surprise visit to WWE NXT to resolve some unfinished business with Grayson Waller. As Gargano now prepares for his match at NXT Stand & Deliver, he is poised to maintain his appearances on RAW as well.

The Future Of Johnny Wrestling

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During an interview on Busted Open Radio, Johnny Gargano spoke candidly about his time on the main roster so far. While some fans may have hoped for more out of his run, Gargano remains optimistic toward his future on RAW.

“You know how things go, man, you make the most out of the time you’re given. You make the most out of your opportunities. I feel like I had a huge opportunity in the Elimination Chamber match, and I feel like I showed out in that one. I feel like I was able to get there with a guy that I feel is probably the standard bearer on our industry right now. Seth Rollins, I think he is the tippy top of the mountain. He’s where I want to be, and I hung toe to toe with him. I showed the world that I can hang with him. So it’s one of those things where it’s all about time. It’s all about patience,” he said.

“I know a lot of people don’t want to be patient. They want it now. They want me to go out there and have 30-minute matches, 25-minute matches, do my ‘Takeover’ thing. It takes time, it takes equity. It takes getting this other audience that maybe doesn’t know about me — these random casual fans we talk about all the time in these buildings that quite frankly, I haven’t been in before.”

“A lot of these markets I’ve never wrestled in and they’re seeing me for the very first time. This whole past, I’d say six months, I’ve wrestled in so many markets I’ve never been in before because NXT did the main markets, they did the main hardcore wrestling towns and like tonight we’re in Providence, Rhode Island, which is Rhode Island’s a great town. We had a couple indies here as well, but I do feel like it’s just time. It’s equity, as you know. It’s putting your time in making the most out of the time you’re given, and that’s all you can do.”

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Posted March 13th, 2023 in News. Tagged: , .

John Cena’s WWE Raw Return Draws Criticism. Justified or Not?

This week on Top Rope Nation, SEScoops Site Manager Ryan Droste and Justin Joynt discuss John Cena’s big return to WWE Raw this past Monday night (and some of the criticism it prompted online).

Each week, the video version of Top Rope Nation streams live to the SEScoops YouTube channel. You can join the live streams by subscribing to the channel and turning on notifications so you never miss a live broadcast. This will include a regular weekly edition of Top Rope Nation (typically Thursday nights), as well as reviews of all major WWE and AEW PLE/PPV shows.

Also on this week’s show, Ryan and Justin discuss Jey Uso’s turn on Sami Zayn, the WrestleMania card, AEW Dynamite this week, a question and answer segment and much more!

You can subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever podcasts are found. You can listen to the podcast via the player below as well.

Posted March 10th, 2023 in WWE, Features. Tagged: , .

WWE Raw Results, Takeaways (12/19/22): Becky Lynch vs. Bayley, Ladder Match

This week’s episode of WWE RAW will air live tonight from the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.

Becky Lynch and Bayley will square off tonight on the red brand in a singles match. Damage CTRL interfered in a Triple Threat match a couple of weeks ago in the main event of Raw and attacked Becky Lynch. Alexa Bliss capitalized and went on to win the match to advance to a #1 contenders match the following week.

Bliss battled Bayley last week to determine the #1 contender for the RAW Women’s Championship. Becky Lynch got her revenge and attacked Damage CTRL ringside. The distraction cost Bayley this time and Alexa capitalized to win and earn a title match against Bianca Belair.

Judgment Day’s Damian Priest and Finn Balor are set to take on Street Profits in a tag team match tonight. Rhea Ripley and Dominik are advertised to be ringside. Montez Ford sent out a warning earlier today and warned fans to put on their seatbelts ahead of Raw.

The Miz and Dexter Lumis are set to battle in a Winner Takes All Ladder match tonight on WWE Raw after months of feuding. Johnny Gargano played a key role in WWE Official Adam Pearce making this match last week.

Our live coverage will begin alongside tonight’s episode of WWE Raw. Refresh this page during Raw for live updates and leave a comment below.

Posted December 19th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

Adam Pearce Addresses Firing Bobby Lashley on Raw: “I Need to Apologize to the WWE Universe”

Bobby Lashley battled Seth Rollins in a #1 contenders match last night in the main event of WWE RAW.

United States Champion Austin Theory watched on from backstage as Seth and Bobby fought to determine his next challenger. Lashley connected with a Spear but the referee was accidentally knocked out of the ring.

Bobby then went for another Spear but Seth counted into a Pedigree in the middle of the ring for the pinfall victory. After the match, Lashley shouted at the referee and shoved him. WWE official Adam Pearce then rushed down the entrance ramp and got in Bobby’s face. The All Mighty responded by shoving Pearce into the barricade and Adam fired Bobby on the spot.

WWE Raw Results, Takeaways (12/12/22): Bobby Lashley Fired, Alexa Bliss & Bianca Belair

Adam Pearce Addresses Firing Lashley on WWE Raw

WWE Official Adam Pearce took to Twitter today to explain why he fired Bobby Lashley last night at the conclusion of Raw.

I’d like to address to what happened last night to end Monday Night Raw between myself and Bobby Lashley.

First and foremost, despite what I said last night, Bobby Lashley is not fired.
That said, Bobby has repeatedly crossed the line, last night physically accosting two referees and putting his hands on me, not to mention Spearing WWE official Pete Williams last week.

All of that behavior is unacceptable, all of it will be addressed and it will have repercussions.

Pearce then changed his tune and offered an apology to the WWE Universe for his actions last night on WWE Raw.

Despite that, I need to apologize to the WWE Universe for the way I conducted myself.

In the heat of the moment, I allowed emotion to get the better of me, and frankly I said some things I shouldn’t have.

I’ll never apologize for having passion, but looking back on last night it is obvious I did not channel mine in the right direction. And I want you to know I regret that.

Bobby and I are going to meet later this week man to man and discuss the ramifications of what he has done, and more importantly how we can move forward and do business together with respect, like we always have up until now.

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Posted December 13th, 2022 in WWE, News. Tagged: , .

WWE Raw Results, Takeaways (12/12/22): Bobby Lashley Fired, Alexa Bliss & Bianca Belair

WWE Monday Night Raw airs live tonight from the Fisev Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There were two #1 contenders matches on tonight’s show to determine the challengers for the RAW Women’s and United States Championships.

WWE Raw Results (12/12/22)

  • Alexa Bliss def. Bayley to become #1 contender for the RAW Women’s Championship
  • AJ Styles def. Chad Gable
  • Judgment Day def. Street Profits & Akira Tozawa
  • IYO Sky def. Candice LeRae
  • Solo Sikoa def. Elias
  • Rhea Ripley def. Asuka
  • Seth Rollins def. Bobby Lashley to become the #1 contender for the United States Championship

Here are the takeaways from this week’s episode of WWE RAW:

Becky Lynch Attacks Damage CTRL, Alexa Bliss Earned A Title shot

Bayley was set to battle Alexa Bliss in the first match of the night Becky Lynch attacked IYO SKY and Dakota Kai before the match and chased them through the crowd. Bayley then battled Alexa Bliss in the first match of the night. The winner will earn a shot at Bianca Belair’s RAW Women’s Championship. Bianca Belair made her way to the ringside area for the match.

The action spilled to the outside early and Alexa connected with a Senton off the ring apron. The Role Model battled back with a Sunset Flip Powerbomb but Alexa was able to kick out at two.

Bayley hit the Bayley to Belly but somehow Alexa managed to kick out at two. Bliss knocked Bayley out of the ring and she took a swing at Bianca but the champ blocked it. Back in the ring, Alexa hit a Dropkick and followed it up with Twisted Bliss for the pinfall victory. Alexa Bliss is the #1 contender for the RAW Women’s Championship.

After the match, Alexa Bliss almost hit Bianca Belair with the Sister Abigial but stopped short.

AJ Styles def. Chad Gable

AJ Styles faced Chad Gable of American Alpha tonight on WWE Raw. Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, Mia Yim, and Otis was ringside for the match. Styles dominated early and hit a Neckbreaker for a near fall as Elias versus Solo Sikoa was announced for later tonight.

Gable battled back with a Belly to Back Suplex and both superstars were down on the mat. Chad applied an Ankle Lock in the middle of the ring but the Phenomenal One was able to escape. Gable connected with a Northern Lights Suplex but AJ kicked out at two and the match continued. AJ quickly responded with a Styles Clash for the pinfall victory.

Judgment Day Picked Up a Win

Street Profits (Montez Ford, Angelo Dawkins) & Akira Tozawa faced Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damien Priest, Dominik Mysterio) in a 6-man tag team match tonight. Rhea Ripley was ringside for the match.

Damian Priest and Angelo Dawkins started off the action. Priest hit a shoulder tackle and dragged Dawkins to the corner. Dominik tagged in and continued to beat Dawkins down before tagging in Balor.

Finn taunted Tozawa and Ford and it cost him. Montez got the tag and leveled Finn with a Dropkick for a near fall. Tozawa tagged in and booted Finn in the face. Balor drove Akira to the corner and unloaded some chops to his chest.

When RAW returned from a break, Damian sent Ford flying over the announce table. Montez got back in the ring before a ten count and Dominik tagged in. Dominik dominated as Rhea watched on with a smile on her face.

Balor tagged back in and choked Ford against the ropes until the referee broke it up. Dawkins got the tag and planted Balor with a Spinebuster but Dominik broke up the cover at two. Tozawa tagged in and Priest hit the Crucifix Powerbomb. Dominik capitalized with a cover for the victory.

The Miz & Dexter Lumis Will Have a Ladder Match Next Week

Dexter Lumis and Johnny Gargano handed out free WWE merch to the crowd as Raw went to a break. When RAW returned, The Miz tried to get his money back but Adam Pearce stopped him. A Ladder match between Miz and Lumis was set for next week with money suspended above the ring.

IYO SKY def. Candice LeRae

Candice LeRae squared off against IYO SKY tonight on RAW. Dakota Kai and Bayley were ringside for the match. Damage CTRL are set to defend the Women’s Tag Team Championships against Liv Morgan and Tegan Nox this Friday on WWE SmackDown.

LeRae hit a Tornado DDT and went for the cover but IYO kicked out at two. Rhea Ripley versus Asuka was announced for later tonight as IYO battled back and sent Candice to the corner. SKY connected with a Dropkick and knocked Candice out of the ring.

SKY got Candice up in the Electric Chair but she countered into a reverse Hurricanrana and rolled IYO back into the ring. SKY responded with a Northern Lights Suplex for a two count. IYO followed it up with the Moonsault for the pinfall victory.

Kevin Owens Confronted Solo Sikoa

Cathy Kelley interviewed Kevin Owens backstage. Elias interrupted and asked KO to be in his corner tonight. Owens brought up the mental torment he put him through with the whole Ezekiel thing. Owens noted that the last time he was in the ring with Elias he hit him with a guitar. Elias said he needed Owens ringside tonight for his match against Solo Sikoa because The Bloodline will be there.

Elias performed a song for Riddle before the match but Sikoa interrupted. Sami Zayn accompanied The Enforcer of The Bloodline to the ring for the match. Elias attacked Sikoa right away to start off the action as RAW went to a break.

When RAW returned, Sikoa went for a Headbutt but Elias got out of the way. The Drifter battled back and unloaded punches and chops on Sikoa in the corner of the ring. Elias followed it up with a couple of Splashes and a Spinebuster.

Elias hit a knee to the face and a Neckbreaker but Solo was able to kick out at two. Sami tripped Elias up and Sikoa capitalized with a kick to the face. Sikoa followed it up with the Spinning Solo for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Solo Sikoa attacked Elias and hit him with the Samoan Spike as Sami taunted The Drifter. Sikoa got out of the ring and grabbed a steel chair. He wrapped it around Elias’ head but Owens made the save. Owens sprinted down to the ring and hit Sikoa with a Stunner. Owens took the chair off of Elias’ head and challenged Solo to get in the ring but Sikoa retreated with Zayn. Owens planted Elias with a Stunner anyway.

Rhea Ripley def. Asuka

Rhea Ripley faced Asuka tonight. Dominik Mysterio accompanied Rhea to the ring and was ringside for the match. Asuka hit a Hip Attack and knocked Rhea into the ring post. The Empress of Tomorrow followed it up with another Hip Attack to knock Ripley to the floor outside the ring.

When the red brand returned from a break, Ripley went for a Suplex but Asuka countered into a roll-up for a near fall. Asuka and Ripley traded kicks to the head and both superstars fell to the canvas. The Empress connected with a spin kick to the head for a near fall.

Asuka locked in a submission hold in the middle of the ring but Dominik pulled her foot on the bottom rope to break the hold. Asuka spit mist in Dominiik’s face but Rhea capitalized on the distracted by hitting Riptide for the pinfall victory.

Seth Rollins Earned a Title Shot, Bobby Lashley was Fired

Seth Rollins battled Bobby Lashley to determine Austin Theory’s next challenger for the United States Championship.

Before the match, Dolph Ziggler cut a promo backstage and claimed Austin Theory isn’t acting like a champion because he doesn’t know how to put the show on his back. Ziggler added that Theory’s arrogance will be his downfall and ended the promo by saying “watch your back kid”.

Seth Rollins and Lashley battled out of the ring to start off the match. Rollins connected with a running knee off the apron to Bobby’s face before the action returned to the ring.

Bobby sent Rollins right back to the outside with a Back Body Drop and sent him into the steel steps as Austin Theory was shown watching the match backstage.Lashley launched Rollins over the barricade and followed him into the crowd as RAW went to the final commercial break of the night.

When RAW returned, Lashley perched Rollins up on the top turnbuckle and went for a Superplex but Rollins blocked it. Seth bit Bobby on the top of the head and shoved him off the turnbuckle. Rollins hit a Crossbody off the top rope but Lashley kicked out at two.

Seth knocked Lashley out of the ring and connected with a dive through the ropes. Back in the ring, Rollins connected with an impressive Falcon Arrow but Lashley was able to kick out at two. Lashley battled back and bashed Seth’s face into the ring post.

The All Mighty went for a Spear but Rollins jumped over it. Seth booted Lashley in the face for a two count and then made his way to the top rope. Rollins connected with a Frog Splash but somehow Lashley was able to kick out at two. Seth went for the Stomp but Lashley blocked it.

Bobby hit a Powerslam and applied the Hurt Lock. The referee got knocked out of the ring and Lashley hit a Spear. The referee got back into the ring and Seth was able to kick out at two. Lashley went for another Spear but Rollins countered into a Pedigree for the pinfall victory.

Seth Rollins is the #1 contender for the United States Championship. Bobby Lashley was up right away and yelling at the referee again. Lashley elbowed another official in the face and Adam Pearce ran down to the ring. Bobby then shoved Adam Pearce and he fired him to end the show.

Posted December 12th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

The Origin of WWE Monday Night RAW: “We Needed a Different Presentation”

WWE RAW has been the company’s flagship show since 1993 and there have been 1,510 episodes to date. The show began as a one-hour program and has now expanded to three hours every Monday night. WWF Monday Night Raw’s first episode aired live on January 11th, 1993.

The first commentary team on Monday Night Raw was comprised of former WWE CEO Vince McMahon, comedian Rob Bartlett, and “Macho Man” Randy Savage. Bartlett didn’t last long and was replaced by Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. Bobby eventually left for WCW and called the action for WCW Nitro during the Monday Night Wars.

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Before RAW, there was a show called WWF Prime Time Wrestling. The show aired from January 1985 – January 1993. The two-hour weekly show featured WWE Hall of Famers Bobby Heenan and Gorilla Monsoon, guests, and house show matches. WWF Prime Time Wrestling aired from January 1, 1985 – January 4, 1983.

Ric Flair and Randy Savage battled on Prime Time Wrestling in a WrestleMania VIII rematch. Vince McMahon was not a fan of how the match was going and had Heenan tell the referee to stop the match.

Speaking on his Something to Wrestle With podcast, Bruce Richard detailed how Vince McMahon had Savage and Ric Flair redo the match in front of the same audience. He noted that Ric and Randy were pissed off about it.

They were pissed. They didn’t think that there was anything wrong with the match. Obviously, someone else (Vince) did went out and redid it. And that was also when Randy went crazy and we went out to try and hold Randy back.

I got nailed by Randy and took a hell of a bump too. Quite the cheer backstage when I got nailed.

Bruce explained how Prime Time wasn’t clicking anymore and they were looking for a different presentation, which eventually led to WWE RAW.

The format had gone from Bobby & Gorilla to this kind of round table format if you will. That didn’t click. It just really didn’t click.

We were looking for different things, obviously, I had nothing to do with it beforehand. But once I got there everybody’s ‘what do you think of this?’ and it just, it wasn’t good.

It was a compilation show with a compilation panel. There was no consistency to the show at all, other than I think Vince (McMahon) and Bobby (Heenan).

We were looking for ways to save money, we were looking for a different presentation of the show, which is where the germ of RAW came from.

Co-host Conrad Thompson noted that fans typically didn’t get to see big moments at the time on weekly television. He noted that the World Title changing hands only brought in a 2.4 rating and wondered if they realized something had to change. Bruce Prichard said RAW came to be as a cost-cutting measure.

No. It was more of a cost-cutting measure. It was looking at ways to produce this show without doing it on the road. And look at delivering a product that was unique and that was different.

One thing that would make it unique and different was going live. The other part is we wanted to do it in a unique setting, a smaller more intimate setting than the big arenas.

The original concept was to build the studio where our current television studio was in the warehouse section that. Make that into an arena that would hold maybe 500 – 1,000 people.

RAW originated from the Grand Ballroom at the Manhattan Center and aired live each week. Prichard noted that the Manhattan Center was extremely expensive to run shows from.

In fact, the shows became so costly to produce, WWE began taping multiple shows at a time and would air a taped edition of Raw every other week.

Going to the Manhattan Center certainly didn’t accomplish that because the Manhattan Center was extremely expensive and a tough proposition. You had to take the ring up seven floors on an elevator, a passenger elevator at that. It was tough but the whole idea was we needed a different presentation.

The first episode of Monday Night Raw featured Yokozuna defeating Koko B. Ware, Shawn Michaels retaining the Intercontinental Championship against Max Moon, The Steiner Brothers defeating The Executioners, and The Undertaker picking up a victory over Damien Demento in the main event.

Posted December 6th, 2022 in WWE, News. Tagged: .

WWE Raw Results, Takeaways (12/5/22): The Usos Defend Undisputed Tag Titles, Alexa Bliss

WWE Raw airs live tonight from the Capital One Arena in Washington DC. JBL will hold a high-stakes poker tournament on this week’s edition of Raw. Akira Tozawa recently took all of JBL & Baron Corbin’ money during a poker game but later lost to Corbin in a singles match.

WWE Raw Results

  • The Usos def. Matt Riddle & Kevin Owens to retain the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships
  • Bayley def. Asuka & Rhea Ripley in a Triple Threat match to advance to the #1 contenders match next week
  • Austin Theory def. Mustafa Ali via DQ to retain the US Title
  • The OC def. Alpha Academy & Baron Corbin
  • Dominik def. Akira Tozawa
  • Alexa Bliss def. Nikki Cross & Becky Lynch in a Triple Threat match to advance to the #1 contenders match next week

Here are the takeaways from this week’s WWE Raw:

The Bloodline Attacked Elias

The Bloodline kicked off tonight’s show and beat Elias down in the parking lot. The Usos were set to defend the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships against Riddle and Elias tonight but The Drifter was ruled out after the attack.

The Usos Retained, Solo Sikoa Brutally Attacked Matt Riddle

The Bloodline made their way to the ring and Matt Riddle interrupted. Matt said their attack wasn’t very Ucey but Sami Zayn disagreed. The Honorary Uce hyped up The Bloodline members as being Ucey. Riddle introduced Kevin Owens as his tag team partner for the match tonight against The Usos.

Owens and Jey Uso started off the match. KO and Riddle dominated as RAW went to a break. When Raw returned, The Usos battled back and Jey planted Riddle with a Neckbreaker as RAW went to another break.

When Raw returned, Jimmy hit KO with a Superkick as WWE tweeted out Butch will be replacing Drew McIntyre as Sheamus’ partner this Friday.

Back in the ring, The Usos isolated Riddle in the middle of the ring. The Usos hit the 1D for the pinfall victory. After the match, The Bloodline attacked Riddle in the middle of the ring. Kevin Owens broke it up with a steel chair and chased everyone to the back. Solo Sikoa stayed behind and attacked Riddle. Sikoa hit the Samoan Spije and then a Senton in the corner. Sikoa grabbed a steel chair and slid it into the ring. Sikoa put a steel chair on Riddle’s head and hit another Senton.

Bayley won the First Triple Threat Match

Bayley came to the ring during WWE RAW but was interrupted by Becky Lynch during her entrance. The Role Model complained about Becky always getting the spotlight and claimed she didn’t care about the WWE Universe. Lynch noted that Damage CTRL have been successful because of Dakota Kai and IYO SKY, while Bayley has failed to capture a title.

The two traded some more words before Becky exited the ring as Rhea made her entrance. Ripley and Lynch had a stare down on the entrance ramp.

Bayley, Asuka, and Rhea Ripley battled in a Triple Threat match tonight on Raw. Ripley launched Bayley into the turnbuckle and did the same to Asuka. Rhea posed for the crowd but it allowed The Empress time to hit her with a Dropkick. Bayley followed it up with a Clothesline and the two briefly teamed up to send Ripley into the ring post.

Asuka went for a Hip Attack but Bayley got out of the way. The Role Model and Asuka battled outside the ring but Rhea took them both out with a Cannonball off the ring apron as WWE Raw went to a commercial break.

When Raw returned, Rhea went for a Splash but Asuka got out of the way. Asuka leveled Bayley with a Shining Wizard and delivered a Codebreaker on Ripley for a near fall. Bayley dragged Asuka out of the ring and tried to form an alliance with Rhea Ripley. Ripley didn’t buy it and grabbed Bayley by the throat.

Bayley battled back and sent Ripley out of the ring. Asuka got Bayley in a submission hold but Ripley broke it up with a Dropkick. The Empress of Tomorrow got Ripley in an Armbar but Bayley broke it up with an Elbow Drop for a near fall.

The Role Model connected with a Bayley to Belly but Ripley broke up the cover. Ripley delivered a slam but Asuka kicked out at two. Ripley hit Bayley with a Dropkick to knock her off the apron and went for a Cannonball off the steel steps but Bayley got out of the way. Back in the ring, Asuka hit a Superkick and went for a Dropkick but Bayley got out of the way. Bayley hit Asuka with the Rose Plant for the pinfall victory.

Bobby Lashley Will Face Seth Rollins Next Week

Seth Rollins made his way to the ring for a promo tonight on Raw. Rollins said that he will go one on one with Bobby Lashley next week on Raw in a #1 contender’s match for the United States Championship.

Rollins suggested that Bobby Lashley is jealous of Brock Lesnar. This led to a brawl breaking out between the two superstars before WWE security separated them. United States Champion Austin Theory was interviewed backstage but was interrupted by Mustafa Ali backstage. Theory challenged Theory to a match tonight.

Austin Theory Retained the US Title after Dolph Ziggler Interfered

Austin Theory defended the United States Championship against Mustafa Ali tonight on WWE Raw. Theory dominated early but the challenger battled back. Ali hit a dropkick that knocked Theory out of the ring and caught him with a dive through the ropes. Dolph Ziggler interfered and attacked Austin Theory to end the match in a DQ. After the match, Theory still managed to beat Ali and Ziggler down.

The OC Picked Up A Win

Baron Corbin’s poker game turned into a disaster that was won by Dexter Lumis. Corbin and Alpha Academy argued with The OC and it led to a 6-man tag team match.

The OC isolated Chad Gable in the ring and took turns beating him down to start off the action as JBL joined commentary. Otis tagged in and elbowed AJ Styles in the face. Baron tagged in and hit Deep Six for a near fall. The action went back and forth until The Good Brothers trapped Gable again. Anderson and Gallows it the Magic Killer for the pinfall victory.

Dominik. def. Tozawa

Dominik Mysterio battled Akira Tozawa tonight after the poker game. Tozawa got in some offense but went for a big move off the top rope but Mysterio got out of the way. Dominik followed it up with a Frog Splash for the pinfall victory. After the match, Judgment Day beat Akira Tozawa down before Street Profits made the save. Judgment Day retreated to end the segment.

Alexa Bliss Advanced to Next Week’s Triple Threat match

Nikki Cross, Alexa Bliss, and Becky Lynch battled in a Triple Threat match in the main event. The winner will go on to face Bayley to become #1 contender for the RAW Women’s Champion next week. Lynch booted Alexa in the face and knocked Nikki Cross off the ring apron.

Bliss hit Double Knees but Nikki sent her to the corner. Cross hit Splashes on Lynch and Bliss in opposite corners of the ring. Lynch beat Nikki down in the corner of the ring and connected with an Exploder Suplex as RAW went to the final commercial break of the night.

When RAW returned, Nikki applied a Headlock on Alexa Bliss in the middle of the ring. Becky broke it up and connected with a Bulldog on Cross.

Alexa knocked Becky to the floor and climbed to the top rope. Nikki Cross joined her up there and the two traded punches. Becky got back in the ring and Powerbombed Cross as she delivered a Superplex to Alexa. Cross set up for a Neckbreaker as Becky climbed to the top rope. Lynch hit a Dropkick at the same time and tried cover Alexa but Bliss kicked out at two.

Becky planted Nikki Cross with a Manhandle Slam on the ring apron. IYO SKY and Dakota Kai rushed the ring and beat Becky Lynch down. Damage CTRL got Becky up and Powerbombed her through the announce table. Alexa then hit Twisted Bliss on Nikki Cross for the pinfall victory.

Posted December 5th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

WWE Raw Results, Takeaways (11/28/22): Survivor Series Fallout

WWE Raw airs live tonight from the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. It is the first episode of Raw following WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2022. Kevin Owens battled Jey Uso in the main event.

WWE Raw Results (11/28)

  • The Judgment Day def. The O.C.
  • Street Profits def. Alpha Academy
  • Dexter Lumis def. The Miz to earn a WWE contract
  • Candice LeRae def. Dakota Kai
  • Kevin Owens def. Jey Uso

Here are the takeaways from this week’s episode of WWE Raw:

Becky Lynch Brawled with Damage CTRL

Becky Lynch kicked off the commercial-free hour of Raw and cut a promo in the crowd. Lynch cut a promo in the crowd before Bayley interrupted. The Role Model insulted a fan named Bob and Lynch came to his defense.

Dakota Kai and IYO SKY attacked Becky in the crowd and the brawl continued all the way to the merch stand until security broke it up.

The Judgment Day def. The O.C.

Mia Yim battled Rhea Ripley in the first match of the night with Dominik ringside. Yim hit a DDT and Rhea rolled out of the ring to regroup. Dominik Mysterio was ringside for the match.

Yim leveled Ripley with a Dropkick in the corner and the action broke down. Judgment Day and The OC brawled ringside and the referee called for the bell. The brawl continued and it eventually turned into an 8-person tag team match.

Gallows and Priest battled outside the ring and Luke launched Damian over the announce table. AJ connected with an inverted DDT on Finn Balor and went for the cover but Rhea broke it up. The Good Brothers went for the Magic Killer but Dominik avoided it. Rhea and Mia battled in the ring. Rhea connected with Riptide for the pinfall victory.

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Jey Uso Challenged Kevin Owens

Sami Zayn and The Bloodline made their way to the ring at the end of the first hour of WWE Raw. Zayn complimented Jey on accepting him into The Bloodline. Sami got emotional and said it was “Ucey” the way Jey embraced him at the end of the match.

The Honorary Uce shared a hug with The Usos and then they all asked Solo Sikoa to join in. Kevin Owens interrupted and Sami told him to stop on the entrance ramp. KO stated that he wasn’t out here for a fight and claimed that he totally understood why Sami chose to do what he did on Saturday.

Owens noted that he’s stabbed Sami in the back countless times and doesn’t blame him for it. Kevin told Sami that he doesn’t want anything to do with him moving forward. Zayn claimed that he felt exactly the same way and shouted that he doesn’t need KO anymore. Jey Uso then stood up to Owens for Sami Zayn and challenged KO to match later on tonight.

The Bloodline confronted Elias and Riddle backstage after the segment.

Candice LeRae also returned after being off of TV and not included in Survivor Series WarGames. She challenged Dakota Kai to a matcher later tonight.

The Street Profits def. Alpha Academy

Street Profits battled Alpha Academy tonight on WWE RAW. Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins dominated the action early and isolated Chad Gable in the ring. Street Profits launched Chad over the top rope and knocked Otis off the ring apron as Raw went to a break.

Gable hit Angelo Dawkins with a Dragon Screw and followed it up with a Northern Lights Suplex for a near fall. Dawkins battled back with a Spinebuster and Montez followed it up with a Frog Splash for the pinfall victory.

Seth Rollins Confronted Austin Theory

United States Champion Austin Theory came to the ring and boasted about his victory over Bobby Lashley and Seth Rollins at WWE Survivor Series WarGames. Theory claimed he is the face of Monday Night Raw and said that everyone is jealous of him. Austin added that he doesn’t want to be kid anymore and is the now.

Seth Rollins interrupted in an absurd outfit and claimed that Austin lucked his way into the title and called him a kid once again. Seth shouted that they can fight right here and dared Theory to give him his best shot. Theory said he will fight Seth on his time because the champion and added that he’s not Rollins’ kid to end the promo.

Dexter Lumis Earned a WWE Contract

Dexter Lumis battled The Miz in an Anything Goes match tonight on WWE RAW. If Lumis won the match, he would be given a WWE contract. The Miz hobbled down the entrance ramp with a duffle bag. He tried to go backstage but Adam Pearce showed up on the entrance ramp and walked him down the entrance ramp.

Lumis tackled Miz down to the canvas and unloaded some punches. Dexter bounced Miz’s face off the ring apron a couple of times before launching him into the barricade. Lumis cleared off the announce table and battled with Miz on top of it. Dexter shoved Miz off the table and into the barricade as Raw went to a commercial break.

Dexter set up Miz on a table and hit him with an Elbow Drop when RAW returned. Back in the ring, The Miz went for the Skull Crushing Finale but Lumis kicked out. The A-Lister rolled up Miz and used the ropes for leverage but Dexter was able to kick out. Lumis applied a Vice lock for the submission victory and won a WWE contract.

Dexter signed the contract after the match and started handing out money to the fans. The Miz leveled Dexter from behind and took the money back from a fan. Johnny Gargano attacked The Miz and gave the money back to the fan before posing with Dexter on the entrance ramp.

Candice LeRae def. Dakota Kai

Candice LeRae was set to battle Dakota Kai in a singles match tonight on RAW. She attacked Dakota during her entrance and a brawl broke out as Raw went to a commercial break. Kai booted Candice in the face and stomped on her when Raw returned. Candice rolled up Kai for a near fall. Dakota delivered another kick to the face and the Poison Pixie fell to the canvas.

LeRae sent Dakota to the corner and beat her down before hitting a Northern Lights Suplex. Dakota battled back and hit LeRae with a running kick. Candice shrugged it off and rolled Kai up for a two count. Candice went for a Moonsault but Kai got out of the way at the last moment. LeRae sent Dakota down with an avalanche Neckbreaker for the pinfall victory.

Kevin Owens def. Jey Uso

Jey Uso battled Kevin Owens in the main event of WWE RAW. The Bloodline was ringside for the match. KO started off the bout in control and launched Jey into the barricade. Uso battled back with an Enziguri and Owens tumbled to the floor as Raw went to a commercial break.

Owens planted Jey with a DDT and dragged him to the corner. KO went for a Swanton Bomb off the top rope but Jey got his knees up at the last moment. Kevin Owens and Jey battled to the top rope again and KO hit a Fisherman’s Buster.

Jey responded with a Suoerkick but Owens kicked out at two. Uso went for a Frog Splash but KO dodged it. Owens hit Jey with a Stunnter for the pinfall victory.

Posted November 28th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

Becky Lynch Will Kickoff Commercial-Free Hour of WWE Raw Tonight

WWE has announced that the first hour of tonight’s episode of WWE RAW will be commercial-free.

Byron Saxton broke the news in a video uploaded on WWE’s social media. Saxton also announced that Becky Lynch will be kicking off tonight’s edition of the red brand.

Tonight we expect a lot of special happenings. In fact, the first hour of Monday Night Raw will be completely commercial-free.

And kicking off that commercial-free first hour of Monday Night Raw will be none other than The Man, Big Time Becky Lynch.

Becky Lynch Returns to the Ring at WWE Survivor Series

The Man came around again this past Saturday at WWE Survivor Series WarGames. Becky was named the 5th member of Team Bianca for the Women’s WarGames match at the premium live event.

Lynch wound up being the MVP of the match for Belair’s squad and guided the team to victory. Becky climbed to the top of the steel cage and connected with a Leg Drop on Damage CTRL below to pick up the pinfall victory.

  • 8 Best Moments from WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2022

After Survivor Series WarGames went off the air, Belair and Lynch were a part of the press conference following the event. Lynch quoted Eminem and admitted she was terrified of doing the Leg Drop before the show.

“Lads, I was terrified [laughs.] No, I wasn’t terrified in the moment. I was terrified getting up there in practice today, I climbed up [the cage] as I wanted to see the height of it. And my palms were sweaty, knees weak, arms spaghetti [laughs].

Our live coverage of WWE RAW will begin right alongside the commercial-free first hour at the link below.

WWE Raw Results, Takeaways (11/28/22): Survivor Series Fallout

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WWE Raw Results, Takeaways (11/21/22): Road to Survivor Series

The final episode of WWE Raw before Survivor Series WarGames airs live tonight from the MVP Arena in Albany, New York. Asuka and Rhea Ripley battled in this week’s main event to determine which team will have the advance in the Women’s WarGames match this Saturday at the premium live event.

  • WWE Survivor Series 2022 Preview

WWE RAW Results (11/21)

  • The Brawling Brutes def. Judgment Day
  • Omos def. Johnny Gargano
  • Austin Theory def. Mustafa Ali
  • Matt Riddle & Elias def. Alpha Academy
  • Drew McIntyre def. Baron Corbin
  • Rhea Ripley def. Asuka to earn the advantage in the women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Judgment Day Interrupted Kevin Owens, Drew McIntyre, and The Brawling Brutes

Kevin Owens made his way to the ring to a big pop from the crowd to begin this week’s WWE RAW. Owens joined the Brawling Brutes and Drew McIntyre’s team for the WarGames match against The Bloodline at Survivor Series this Saturday.

Owens said he joined the match because of one person in The Bloodline, and he isn’t talking about Sami Zayn. KO claimed that he still considers Sami a brother but is coming to Survivor Series to get revenge on Roman Reigns.

KO noted that it has been two years since he battled Roman and is going to remind the Tribal Chief that he is going to be the guy that takes his title in the near future. Drew McIntyre and the Brawling Brutes then made their way to the ring through the crowd.

Ridge Holland and Butch fired up the crowd as Sheamus hyped the WarGames match this Saturday night. McIntyre said that Roman Reigns and The Bloodline have been abusing their power but this Saturday that will all change. McIntyre said they are ready to walk into hell against The Bloodline with a smile on their face.

The lights in the arena went out and Judgment Day’s theme hit. Rhea Ripley told Drew McIntyre to shut up and claimed that she is going to destroy everyone in the women’s WarGames match. The Judgment Day members said that they run Raw and that The Bloodline is going to smash them at Survivor Series. The promo eventually led to a 6-man tag team match after a commercial.

The Brawling Brutes def. Judgment Day

The Judgment Day’s Damian Priest, Finn Balor, and Dominik Mysterio battled Sheamus, Ridge Holland, and Butch tonight on RAW. Sheamus and Damian Priest started off the match by trading punches in the ring. Sheamus got the better of the exchange and beat Priest down in the corner. Sheamus booted Damian across the ring as Kevin Owens joined commentary for the match.

The Celtic Warrior hit a Flying Clothesline off the top rope and went for the cover but Damian kicked out at two. Ridge Holland tagged in and hit Damian with a few uppercuts. Priest connected with a Broken Arrow and tagged in Dominik Mysterio. Dominik unloaded some punches to Holland’s face over and over again.

Balor tagged in and planted Ridge with a Suplex. Butch tagged in and sent Dominik to the floor. Butch went for an Armbar on Balor Damian broke it up. Priest hit Butch with a Chokeslam on the ring apron as Raw went to commercial break.

Balor connected with a Slingblade on Holland when Raw returned. Dominik tried to escape up the entrance ramp but Judgment Day showed up. Dominik retreated to the ring and Sheamus hit him with a Backbreaker.

Priest went for a Chokeslam but Butch countered with an Enziguri. Balor knocked Butch down with a Clothesline as Sheamus hit Dominik with 10 Beats of the Bodhran. Sheamus hit the Brogue Kick for the pinfall victory. After the match, a brawl broke out. Luke Gallows booted Damian Priest in the head. Kevin Owens hit Finn Balor with a Stunner after the match to end the segment.

Omos def. Johnny Gargano

Johnny Gargano was set to face The Miz but he backed out of the match with a “wrist injury”. The Miz selected Omos as his replacement.

Omos dominated early and The Miz provided a distraction. Omos ran into the ring post and Gargano capitalized with a few kicks. Omos grabbed Gargano by the neck and hit a giant Chokeslam for the pinfall victory.

Seth Rollins Warns Austin Theory & Bobby Lashley

Seth Rollins was interviewed backstage about having to defend his title in a Triple Threat at Survivor Series against Bobby Lashley and Austin Theory.

Rollins said that Theory made a big mistake by picking a fight with him and told Austin to pick up his cell phone and call Cody Rhodes to see how it worked out for him. Seth added that it will be a war this Saturday and noted that Lashley is a brute. Rollins claimed that he knows Austin Theory like the back of his hand because he used to be him. Seth vowed to leave Survivor Series as the United States Champion as Austin Theory was shown watching backstage.

Theory claimed that nobody understands him and that hitting rock bottom was the best thing that has ever happened to him. Austin added that the disrespect stops now and told Seth and Bobby to pay attention to what he does to Mustafa Ali tonight.

Austin Theory def. Mustafa Ali

Austin Theory battled Mustafa Ali tonight in a singles match. Mustafa still had his ribs taped up, and was wincing in pain just getting into the ring, but for some reason keeps getting booked for matches on RAW and SmackDown while injured.

Theory dominated early but Mustafa responded with a DDT. Austin rolled out of the ring and Ali went for a dive. Theory caught him and bashed his ribs into the ring apron. Back in the ring, Ali hit a Superkick for a near fall. Ali followed it up with a Sunset Flip Powerbomb and a 450 Splash but Theory rolled out of the ring. Theory sent Ali into the barricade and hit A-Town Down in the ring for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Bobby Lashley appeared on the jumbotron and said he was making his way to the ring for to give the fans a preview for Survivor Series as RAW went to a break.

Bobby Lashley Sent a Message to Austin Theory

Bobby Lashley came to the ringside area and Theory claimed he would be United States Champion if it weren’t for him. Theory noted that Lesnar beat Bobby’s ass and lost the title to Seth Rollins. Austin added that Bobby couldn’t get the job done once again at Crown Jewel.

Austin vowed to become a two-time United States Champion this Saturday at Survivor Series. Bobby and Austin traded punches in the middle of the ring. Lashley launched Theory across the ring with a Belly to Belly Throw before hurling him into the barricade.

Lashley punched Theory in the face several times before throwing him over the barricade. Theory grabbed a steel chair and bashed Bobby over the back with it. Lashley no-sold it and chased Theory through the crowd and backstage. Bobby shoved Mustafa Ali onto Bobby and escaped. Lashley then beat Mustafa Ali down some more and threw him into the LED screen a couple times before applying the Hurt Lock on the entrance ramp.

Matt Riddle & Elias def. Alpha Academy

Matt Riddle and Elias battled Alpha Academy (Otis and Chad Gable) in a tag team match tonight on Raw. Gable connected with a Northern Lights Suplex on Riddle and went for the cover but Matt powered out at two. Riddle hit a Broton on Gable as Elias went for a Crossbody on Otis.

Otis caught him and slammed Elias into the barricade. Gable hit a Northern Lights Suplex on Riddle on the ring apron as Raw went to a commercial break. When Raw returned, Otis leveled Gable with a Splash and went for the cover but Chad kicked out at two. Otis went for a Vader Bomb but Matt got out of the way at the last moment.

Elias and Gable tagged in and Elias hit a flurry of strikes in the corner of the ring. Elias hit a Splash and followed it up with a big Spinebuster. The Drifter connected with a Neckbreaker and went for the cover but Gable kicked out at two. Elias got Gable up in the Electric Chair but Gable escaped. Otis tagged in and hit a reverse DDT. Gable followed it up with a Flying Headbutt off the top rope but Riddle broke up the cover. Otis cleared the ring and tagged Gable back in. Riddle sent Gable out of the ring and then hit a Floating Bro onto Alpha Academy.

Back in the ring, Gable went for a Suplex but Riddle escaped. Riddle hit a knee to the face and Elias followed it up with a Neckbreaker. Riddle tagged back in and hit the Floating Bro for the pinfall victory.

Drew McIntyre def. Baron Corbin

JBL and Baron Corbin played poker backstage again this week on WWE Raw. Drew McIntyre interrupted and JBL claimed that Corbin would have beaten him at WrestleMania if he was there. McIntyre challenged Corbin to a match tonight and told JBL that he respects his elders. Drew punched Corbin in the face before walking away.

Drew McIntyre battled Baron Corbin to begin the final hour of this week’s episode of Raw. McIntyre dominated early as the action spilled out of the ring. Drew hit Corbin with a couple of chops to the chest and beat him down against the barricade. Corbin battled back and launched McIntyre into the barricade before rolling him back inside the ring.

Baron launched Drew into the turnbuckle and hit him with a Clothesline. Drew responded with a Michinoku Driver in the middle of the ring for a near fall. Corbin hit a Clothesline and both superstars fell to the canvas as Raw went to a break.

When Raw returned, Corbin planted McIntyre with a Superplex but Drew kicked out at two and the match continued. Baron planted McIntyre with a Uranage in the middle of the ring and unloaded some punches to his face. McIntyre went for the Claymore but Corbin ducked. Corbin hit a Samoan Drop and went for the cover but Drew kicked out at two.

Corbin bounced Drew’s head off the ring post and mocked the crowd. McIntyre hit him with a Belly to Belly Throw into the barricade and then set up for a Claymore. JBL provided a distraction and Corbin capitalized with Deep Six for a near fall. Baron barked at the referee and then Akira Tozawa showed up. Tozawa stole JBL’s hat and ran away. Drew capitalized on the distraction with a Claymore for the pinfall victory.

The OC & Judgment Day Brawled Backstage

The OC were interviewed backstage tonight on RAW. AJ Styles vowed to give Finn Balor the beating he deserves at Survivor Series. Finn Balor showed up and claimed he was the devil. Judgment Day attacked The OC from behind and a brawl broke out. The brawl continued into the parking lot and Priest bashed a car door into Luke Gallows’ face before security broke it up.

The 5th Member of Bianca Belair’s WarGames Team will be Revealed Friday on SmackDown

RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair, Asuka, and Alexa Bliss came to the ring for a promo. Belair said that Alexa Bliss and Asuka will be ready for WarGames. Alexa Bliss vowed to get payback on everyone in Damage CTRL and put Nikki Cross in the trash where she belongs. Asuka shouted that they are ready for war but nobody is ready for us. Belair added that the 5th member of their team will be revealed Friday on SmackDown.

Damage CTRL, Rhea Ripley, and Nikki Cross interrupted and claimed that they didn’t have a chance at the premium live event. Asuka and Rhea then battled in a singles match in the main event.

Damage CTRL, Rhea Ripley, and Nikki Cross will have the Advantage at WarGames

Asuka faced Rhea Ripely in the main event. The winner of the match will earn the advantage for their team in the women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series.

Damage CTRL was shown watching the match backstage as Nikki Cross oddly sat behind them playing with her hair. Ripley leveled Asuka with a Clothesline to start off the action as Belair and Alexa Bliss were shown watching backstage. The Empress of Tomorrow hit Ripley with a Dropkick but Rhea shrugged it off.

Ripley got Asuka in the Electric Chair but she escaped and slammed Rhea into the ring apron. Asuka connected with a Hip Attack before the action returned to the ring. Ripley rolled out of the ring to regroup and talked some trash with the fans.

Rhea took her time getting back into the ring and whipped Asuka to the canvas. Ripley unloaded several punches and shouted at the referee before booting Asuka in the ribs. Rhea hit a forearm strike to Asuka’s lower back and laughed as the crowd booed. Ripley applied a submission hold in the middle of the ring but Asuka refused to tap out.

Asuka escaped and got Ripley in an Ankle Lock in the middle of the ring. Ripley showed off her power and countered into a slam before launching Asuka into the turnbuckle. Rhea perched The Empress up on the top turnbuckle and hit her with a massive Dropkick that sent her tumbling to the floor as Raw went to the final commercial break of the night.

When Raw returned, Asuka hit a Codebreaker and fired up the crowd. Asuka followed it up with a Hip Attack and a German Suplex for a near fall. Rhea battled back and locked in a Cloverleaf submission but Asuka was able to break free. Ripley climbed to the top turnbuckle but Asuka tripped her up. Asuka quickly hit a Dropkick and went for the cover but Ripley kicked out at two.

Ripley delivered a boot to the ribs, a stomp to the toes, and a Northern Lights Suplex for a two count. Rhea set up for Riptide but The Empress countered into the Asuka Lock. Damage CTRL showed up ringside and cheered on Ripley as she escaped the hold. Bianca Belair and Alexa Bliss made their way ringside as well.

Asuka went for the Asuka Lock once again but Ripley escaped. Asuka went for a kick but Ripley ducked under it. Rhea connected with the Riptide for the pinfall victory. Damage CTRL, Rhea Ripley, and Nikki Cross will have the advantage at WarGames. A brawl broke out again and Michin (formerly known as Mia Yim last week) showed up after the brawl with Judgment Day moments ago. Asuka climbed to the top turnbuckle and jumped onto everyone as RAW went off the air.

Posted November 21st, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

WWE Raw Results, Takeaways (11/14/22): Road to Survivor Series, Seth Rollins Defends US Title

The Road to Survivor Series continues this week on WWE Raw live from the KFC YUM! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Seth Rollins defended the US Title against Finn Balor. In addition to the takeaways below, WWE announced the official rules for the upcoming WarGames matches at Survivor Series.

WWE Raw Results (11/14)

  • Bobby Lashley def. Mustafa Ali
  • Mia Yim def. Tamina Snuka
  • Chad Gable def. Matt Riddle
  • Dominik Mysterio def. Shelton Benjamin
  • IYO SKY def. Dana Brooke
  • Dolph Ziggler def. Austin Theory via DQ
  • Seth Rollins def. Finn Balor to retain the United States Championship

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show

Bobby Lashley Confronted Seth Rollins

United States Champion Seth Rollins made his way to the ring to begin tonight’s show. Rollins cut a promo to begin the show and said something seems a little bit different about the title. Seth boasted that he’s made the title feel different before Bobby Lashley interrupted.

Lashley made his way down to the ring and Seth poked fun at him for losing to Brock Lesnar at Crown Jewel. Mustafa Ali then made his way to the ring as a referee pleaded with him not to for some reason as two other superstars just walked to the ring alone. Bobby threw Ali out of the ring as Seth retreated. The All Mighty challenged Mustafa to a singles match as RAW went to a break.

Bobby Lashley Dominated

Bobby Lashley battled Mustafa Ali in the first match of the night. Lashley beat the hell out of Ali and launched him into the ring post. Ali beat the count to get back into the ring but The All Mighty hit him with a Chokeslam. Bobby followed it up with a Spear for the pinfall victory.

AJ Styles Challenges Finn Balor, Mia Yim Picked Up A Win

Cathy Kelley interviewed The OC backstage. AJ challenged Finn Balor to a singles match at Survivor Series: WarGames.

Mia Yim battled Tamina Snuka tonight on RAW in her return match. The Judgment Day’s Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio watched the match from the entrance ramp. Tamina hit a Body Slam as Rhea laughed. Tamina went for a Splash but Mia dodged it. Mia battled back and hit her finisher for the pinfall victory.

Damage CTRL approached Mia Yim backstage and tried to recruit her to the group for a WarGames match. Mia declined and Damage CTRL retreated when The OC showed up.

Chad Gable Stole A Win

Matt Riddle and Elias were supposed to face Alpha Academy but it was changed to a singles match. Riddle said Elias was off booking musical gigs for the duo in a backstage interview. Matt battled Chad Gable in a singles match with Otis ringside. Gable hit a chop to start off the match and followed it up with a Side Slam for a near fall.

Gable connected with a Dragon Screw but Riddle battled back with a flurry of strikes. Otis distracted Riddle and Gable hit a ridiculous release German Suplex as RAW went to a break.

When Raw returned, Riddle connected with a Brainbuster and both superstars fell to the canvas. Gable applied an Ankle Lock in the middle of the ring but Matt was able to escape. Matt applied a Triangle submission but Gable countered into a Cliffhanger DDT for a near fall. Riddle connected with the draping DDT and geared up for an RKO. Otis distracted him and Gable capitalized with a roll-up. Otis put Gable’s boots on the ropes for leverage but the referee didn’t see it.

Akira Tozawa Beat Baron Corbin & JBL in Poker

JBL and Baron Corbin played poker backstage and drank some whiskey. Akira Tozawa revealed that he never played poker and sat down. Corbin and JBL laughed as the camera cut away.An hour later, Akira Tozawa had won all of Corbin and JBL’s money.

The Miz will Battle Dexter Lumis in Two Weeks

Byron Saxton interviewed The Miz tonight on a special edition of Miz TV. Bryon asked The Miz if he wants to explain why he paid Dexter Lumis. Miz asked for complete silence as the crowd chanted “what?!”. The Miz put on a pair of glasses and claimed that he was putting on a performance and spun the truth to the Hollywood executive.

Miz claimed that he was a devoted father, a loving husband, and depressed about everything that has happened. Johnny Gargano interrupted and said that Miz always takes the easy way out. The Miz wondered why he would ever take the hard way. Johnny poked fun at Miz’s sweater and called him Mr. Rodgers.

Gargano stated that he talked to WWE officials and announced that this will come to an end in two weeks. If Dexter Lumis defeats The Miz in two weeks, Miz will pay Lumis everything he owes and Dexter will finally get a WWE contract. Lumis was revealed to be the cameraman and Miz retreated.

Domink Mysterio def. Shelton Benjamin

Shelton Benjamin squared off against Dominik Mysterio tonight. Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest were ringside for the match. Priest and Rhea distracted Shelton and Dominik capitalized with a few strikes. Shelton took control and Dominik retreated out of the ring. Benjamin once again got distracted and Dominik rolled him up for a near fall.

Benjamin applied an Ankle Lock but Damian dragged him to the ropes as the referee was distracted. Shelton continuously kept taking his eyes off Dominik and it eventually caught up to him. Dominik connected with a Frog Splash for the pinfall victory.

Austin Theory Challenged Dolph Ziggler

Austin Theory was interviewed backstage by Cathy Kelley. Theory said people don’t understand the pressure that he is under and the whole world looks at him and wants him to fail. Theory claimed that he didn’t fail last Monday, and he feels more alive than he ever has.

Theory stated that the MITB contract was an anchor around him. Austin added that Roman Reigns is unstoppable and the scenario for him to cash in didn’t exist. Theory noted that Bobby Lashley cost him his cash in and he would have had the greatest cash in ever.

Dolph Ziggler interrupted and told Theory that his ego was to big to listen to him a couple of months. Theory stated that he is the “now” and challenged Ziggler to a match tonight.

IYO SKY def. Dana Brooke, Mia Yim & Rhea Ripley Picked a Team for WarGames

IYO SKY battled Dana Brooke tonight on RAW. Dana got in some offense early but IYO quickly battled back. Bayley, Dakota Kai, and Nikki Cross were ringside for the match. IYO hit a German Suplex and Double knees in the corner of the ring. SKY followed it up with a Moonsault for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Mia Yim said that WarGames is an event where everyone picks a side. Mia Yim joined Bianca, Asuka, and Alexa Bliss’ team for the WarGames match at Survivor Series.

Later on RAW, it was announced that Rhea Ripley will join Damage CTRL for the WarGames match.

Austin Theory Has Lost It

Austin Theory battled Dolph Ziggler in a singles match tonight. Theory came to the ring without his cell phone and dominated the match early. After RAW returned from a break, Theory went for A-Town Down but Ziggler countered into a Sleeper Hold.

Theory escaped and Ziggler caught him with a Fameasser in the middle of the ring for a two count. Austin launched Dolph into the ring post a couple of times but Dolph battled back. Ziggler launched Austin into the ring post and followed it up with a Zig Zag but Theory kicked out at two.

Dolph set up for a Superkick but Austin countered with a forearm to the face. Theory followed it up with A-Town Down but didn’t go for the cover. Austin hit another A-Town Down and dragged Dolph out of the ring. Theory bounced Ziggler’s head off the announce table several times and threw him over the barricade. Theory threw some chairs on top of Ziggler and continued to punch him until security broke it up. Dolph Ziggler technically won the match via DQ.

Baron Corbin def. Akira Tozawa

Baron Corbin battled Akira Tozawa tonight after losing to him in poker. Tozawa controlled the action early and knocked Corbin out of the ring. Akira went for another dive but Corbin caught him and sent him into the barricade.

Back in the ring, Tozawa hit a Hurricanrana and then a running knee strike to the face. Tozawa climbed the top rope and hit a flying shoulder tackle. He went back to the top rope but Corbin caught him this time. Corbin hit the End of Days for the pinfall victory.

Seth Rollins Retained, Austin Theory Attacked

Seth Rollins defended the United States Championship against Finn Balor in the main event of this week’s episode of Raw. Rollins applied an armbar to start of the match but Balor countered into a Headlock in the middle of the ring.

When RAW returned from a break, Finn slammed Seth’s shoulder into the announce table and controlled the action for the next couple of minutes in the ring. Seth battled back and sent Finn out of the ring. Rollins connected with a Suicide Dive and rolled Balor in the ring.

Rollins hit a springboard knee to the face and went for the cover but Finn kicked out at two. Seth hit a Superkick and went for a Frog Splash but Balor got his knees up as RAW went to the final commercial break of the night.

When RAW returned, Seth was in control and climbed to the top turnbuckle. Balor avoided the Phoenix Splash and connected with a Dropkick. Finn climbed to the top rope but Rollins tripped him up. Rollins brought Balor to the mat with a Superplex and went for Falcon Arrow but Finn countered into 1916 for a near fall.

The OC and Mia Yim then battled with the Judgment Day through the crowd. Damian launched Karl Anderson over the announce table. Balor climbed to the top turnbuckle but AJ Styles tripped him up as the referee was distracted. Seth capitalized with the Stomp for the pinfall victory. Seth Rollins is still the United States Champion.

After the match, Austin Theory attacked Rollins and hit him with the A-Town Down. Theory launched Seth into the barricade several times before rolling him back into the ring. Austin delivered another A-Town Down and stood tall in the ring as the crowd booed to close the show.

Posted November 14th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

WWE Raw Results, Takeaways (11/7/22): Road to Survivor Series, Mia Yim, Austin Theory Cashes In

WWE RAW aired live from Wilkes-Barre, PA tonight. Seth Rollins defended the United States Championship in an Open Challenge, Mia Yim returned, and Austin Theory cashed in his Money in the Bank contract.

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RAW Results (11/7)

  • The Bloodline def. New Day & Matt Riddle
  • Baron Corbin def. Cedric Alexander
  • Otis def. Elias
  • Austin Theory def. Shelton Benjamin
  • The Miz def. Johnny Gargano
  • Nikki Cross def. Dana Brooke to become the new 24/7 Champion
  • Seth Rollins def. Austin Theory to retain the US Title

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

New Day Confronted The Usos

Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos kicked off the week’s RAW and made their way to the ring with Solo Sikoa. The Usos will defend the titles against New Day this Friday on WWE SmackDown.

The crowd chanted for Sami Zayn as Jey said “The Bloodline is now in your city”. Jimmy boasted about Roman beating Logan Paul and The Usos retaining over The Brawling Brutes at WWE Crown Jewel this past Saturday.

Jey noted that New Day are the longest-reigning WWE Tag Team Champions ever but that won’t be the case after their match on SmackDown this year Friday. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods interrupted and congratulated The Usos on their win over Butch & Ridge Holland at Crown Jewel.

New Day hyped the match for SmackDown and vowed to win the match this Friday to protect their record as 483 days as champions. The crowd chanted “Kofi!” as The Usos stated that they are record breakers and congratulated them on being 2nd best.

New Day reminded The Usos they still hold the record and they are still chasing them. Woods added that The Usos built their legacies off their family while New Day built their legacy off their own backs. Jimmy and Jey boasted about destroying Xavier’s King of the Ring crown

Matt Riddle interrupted and came to the ring on his scooter with bongo drums. Riddle wanted a 6-man tag team match and it was made official as RAW went to a break.

The Bloodline def. New Day & Matt Riddle

New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) teamed up with Matt Riddle to face The Usos (Jimmy & Jey) and Solo Sikoa of The Bloodline in a 6-man tag team match tonight. Riddle and New Day took turns stomping the hell out of Jimmy Uso to start off the action.

Riddle tagged in and battled with Jey in the ring. Uso connected with an Enziguri and went for a punch but Riddle ducked and sent Jey out of the ring. Riddle set up for a springboard move but Solo caught him with a jab to the face and Matt fell to the floor as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Kingston and Solo Sikoa were in the ring. Kofi hit the Boom Drop and fired up the crowd. Jey hopped on the apron but Kofi booted him in the face. Kingston went for Trouble in Paradise but Sikoa blocked it. Solo launched Kofi off the ring apron and bounced his face off the announce table as RAW went to another commercial.

Back from the break, Jimmy hit Kofi with a Backbreaker and Jey followed it up with an Elbow Drop for a near fall. Riddle tagged in and delivered a knee to Jimmy’s face. Riddle hit an Exploder Suplex on Jimmy and then hit one on Jey as well. Matt followed it up with a couple of Brotons and a running kick to Jey’s face.

Riddle hit a Moonsault onto Solo Sikoa but Jimmy leveled him with a Suicide Dive. Jimmy rolled Matt back into the ring but Riddle caught him with a DDT. Sikoa tagged in but Riddle didn’t see it. Riddle hit Jimmy with an RKO but Sikoa caught Matt with the Spinning Solo for the pinfall victory.

Baron Corbin def. Cedric Alexander

JBL introduced Baron Corbin before his match against Cedric Alexander. JBL then joined commentary but he wasn’t there for long. Alexander got in a couple moves of offense but Corbin caught him with the End of Days for the pinfall victory.

Mia Yim Returned to WWE

United States Champion Seth Rollins issued an Open Challenge for the title tonight on RAW. Judgment Day made its way to the ring and circled Rollins. Finn Balor entered the ring and stood across from Rollins. Finn said he has a bone to pick with Rollins and noted that Seth cost him gold a couple of years back. Balor said that he will cost Seth gold tonight but was interrupted.

The OC’s music hit and they showed up on the entrance ramp. Gallows, Anderson, and AJ Styles posed for the crowd before heading to the ring. Seth exited the ring and apparently there won’t be an Open Challenge. AJ Styles said they found someone to go against Rhea Ripley and Mia Yim made her return. Mia attacked Ripley with a kendo stick as Gallows tackled Damian Priest over the barricade.

Mia Yim Returns to WWE on Raw

AJ and Balor were then left in the ring and stared at each other. Balor and Styles traded punches but Finn retreated out of the ring. Dominik went for a Hurricanrana but AJ caught him. The Phenomenal One planted Dominik with a Styles Clash. The OC and Mia Yim posed in the ring as Judgment Day retreated.

Seth Rollins was interviewed backstage by Cathy Kelley and said he will have the Open Challenge again later tonight.

Otis Dominated Elias

Otis battled Elias in a singles match tonight on RAW. Chad Gable of Alpha Academy accompanied Otis to the ring. Elias went for a Body Slam but couldn’t lift Otis and the big man sent him to the corner. Gable provided a distraction and Otis planted Elias with a Powerslam for the pinfall victory.

Bianca Belair, Asuka, and Alexa Bliss want to Battle Damage CTRL in a WarGames match

RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair, Asuka, and Alexa Bliss called out Damage CTRL tonight on RAW. Kai and SKY boasted about winning the titles at Crown Jewel before they hopped on the ring apron. Bliss noted that Nikki Cross interfered in the match and that is the only reason Damage CTRL won. Asuka and IYO started yelling at each other until the Empress yelled “WarGames!”.

The two squads brawled and Damage CTRL retreated. Belair said this isn’t a fight anymore, this is war and it is ending at WarGames. Nikki Cross attacked Bianca from behind and Damage CTRL capitalized. Bayley hit the Rose Plant on Bianca as Nikki Cross attacked Asuka.

Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley had a brief stare down backstage during tonight’s show as well.

Austin Theory Picked Up A Win

Money in the Bank winner Austin Theory battled Shelton Benjamin tonight in a singles match. Shelton controlled the action early and got Theory in an Ankle Lock in the middle of the ring. Austin escaped but Shelton connected with a German Suplex for a near fall.

Theory climbed to the top turnbuckle but Benjamin joined him up there. Austin shoved him to the mat and then hit the A-Town Down for the pinfall victory. Theory took some selfies with the Money in the Bank briefcase after the match.

The Miz def. Johnny Gargano, Dexter Lumis Attacked

The Miz squared off against Johnny Gargano on this week’s edition of RAW. Last week, Johnny claimed that The Miz hired Dexter Lumis to be his celebrity stalker.

The Miz cut a promo before the match and claimed that Johnny’s accusations are false and a blatant smear job. Miz said that his own father believes Gargano and the only silver lining is that he has been meeting with producers in Hollywood to tell his true story.

Johnny brought a whistle and blew it on him self. Gargano said the public didn’t shame The Miz enough so he realized he needed stronger evidence against him. Gargano claimed that the “Hollywood producer” that Miz had dinner with was a private investigator wearing a camera.

Gargano rolled footage of The Miz admitting that everything Johnny Gargano is saying is true. Johnny fast-forwarded and Miz added that everything went perfectly until he stopped paying Dexter Lumis for being too crazy.

The Miz and Johnny Gargano battled to begin the final hour of the show. Gargano hit a Dropkick and knocked Miz out of the ring. Johnny followed it up with a Cannonball and high-fived some fans.

Back in the ring, Gargano hit another Dropkick and taunted Miz in the ring. Johnny booted Miz’s hand but Miz responded with a kick to the face. Miz controlled the next few minutes of the match before Johnny battled back as the crowd got behind him.

Miz hit a Clothesline and climbed to the top turnbuckle. Gargano countered with an Atomic Drop and then a kick to the head. Johnny hit a Neckbreaker and went for the cover but Miz kicked out at two. Johnny went for the Gargano Escape but Miz got out of it. Gargano hit a Superkick and Miz fell to the floor. The Miz launched Gargano over the barricade as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Gargano hit the Slingshot Spear but Miz kicked out at two. Miz chopped Gargano in the throat and followed it up with a DDT for a near fall. Gargano hit an Enziguri and a flurry of strikes while Miz was against the ropes. Johnny went for another Spear but Miz countered into Double Knees for a two count.

The Miz motioned that he has big balls and almost lost the match via a roll-up. Johnny hit another Superkick but Miz kicked out at two. Gargano sent Miz out of the ring and leveled him with a Suicide Dive. Miz slammed Gargano on top of the announce table and rolled him back into the ring.

Gargano hit a Dropkick to knock The Miz to the outside. Dexter Lumis dragged Miz under the ring and he emerged with a weapon. He told the referee to check under the ring and bashed Gargano over the head with it while the ref was distracted. The Miz then covered Gargano for the win. After the match, Dexter attacked The Miz from behind and was chased away by security.

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Nikki Cross Captured the 24/7 Championship & Threw it in the Trash Backstage

Dana Brooke defended the 24/7 Championship match tonight against Nikki Cross. Damage CTRL gave Nikki a pep talk before the bout and Bayley joined commentary for the match. Cross attacked Dana right away and beat her down in the corner of the ring.

Cross applied a headlock but Dana escaped. Brooke hit an elbow to the face and followed it up with a flurry of strikes in the corner. Nikki battled back and unloaded some strikes before bouncing Brooke’s head off the canvas several times. Cross followed it up with a Neckbreaker for the pinfall victory. Nikki Cross is the 24/7 Champion.

Bobby Lashley Cost Austin Theory His MITB Cash In

Seth Rollins made his way to the ring again at the end of tonight’s episode of RAW. Rollins noted that this month marks ten years that he has been in WWE. The crowd responded by singing his theme and chanting “thank you Seth!”.

Rollins said it had been far too long since he held a title in the company before he beat Bobby Lashley a few weeks back. Seth claimed that the United States Championship is the title to have in the company.

Mustafa Ali was about to answer the challenge backstage but got attacked from behind. It was revealed to be Bobby Lashley and he accepted the Open Challenge as RAW went to a break.

When RAW returned, Bobby Lashley made his way to the ring and attacked Seth before the match even started. Seth rolled out of the ring and Lashley went for a Spear. Rollins countered with a Superkick and sent the All Mighty into the steel steps. Seth went for a Pedigree but Bobby countered with a Back Body Drop.

WWE security rushed the ring but Bobby hit Seth with a Flatliner and continued the beatdown. Lashley then slammed Seth Rollins through the announce table and posed for the crowd as they booed.

Money in the Bank winner Austin Theory made his way to the ring and it was announced that he was cashing in. The bell rang and Theory hit a punch for a two count. Theory hit a Pedigree but Seth kicked out. Theory went for a Dropkick but Rollins countered into a Powerbomb. Theory hit A-Town Down but Lashley dragged the referee out of the ring. Lashley dragged Theory out of the ring and beat him down. Bobby bashed Theory into the ring post a couple of times.

Theory beat the count back into the ring but Rollins hit him with the Stomp for the pinfall victory. Seth Rollins is still the United States Champion and Theory joins the short list of superstars with failed MITB cash-ins. Theory won the match at the premium live event as a surprise entrant.

Posted November 7th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

10 Takeaways From WWE RAW (10/31): Roman Reigns & Brock Lesnar Appear, New Champions

WWE RAW aired live from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. It was the final episode of RAW before Crown Jewel this Saturday night. In addition to the takeaways below, it was announced that Bray Wyatt will be appearing at the premium live event this weekend.

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WWE RAW Results

  • Bianca Belair def. Nikki Cross
  • Seth Rollins def. Austin Theory
  • Karl Anderson def. Damian Priest
  • Riddle def. Otis in a Trick or Street Fight
  • Mustafa Ali def. The Miz
  • Alexa Bliss & Asuka def. Damage CTRL to become the new Women’s Tag Team Champions

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Bianca Belair def. Nikki Cross, Alexa Bliss & Asuka Returned

RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair battled Nikki Cross in a non-title match to kick off the show. Nikki interviewed in the main event between Bayley and Bianca last week on RAW, leading to The Role Model getting the victory. Belair will put the RAW Women’s Championship on the line this Saturday against Bayley in a Last Woman Standing match at WWE Crown Jewel.

Cross got in some offense early and went for a Crossbody but the champ caught her. Bianca hit a Fallaway Slam and Nikki rolled out of the ring. Nikki tripped Belair up and bashed her knee on the ring apron several times. Cross trapped Belair in the ring skirt and beat her down some more as RAW went to a break.

When RAW returned, Belair hit several slams and followed it up with a Vertical Suplex in the middle of the ring. The action spilled out of the ring and both superstars were on the floor. Dakota Kai and IYO SKY distracted the referee as Bayley hopped over the barricade. Bayley sent Bianca into the ring post but Nikki shoved her down.

Cross then launched IYO into the barricade and hit a Crossbody on Dakota off the steel steps. Back in the ring, Belair hit the KOD for the pinfall victory. After the match, Damage CTRL attacked Belair. Asuka and Alexa Bliss returned to make the save. Belair hit Bayley with a Dropkick and then Asuka sent her out of the ring with a Hip Attack. Alexa followed it up with a Senton and the babyfaces posed in the ring.

Asuka and Alexa Bliss challenged Dakota Kai and IYO SKY to a Women’s Tag Team Championship match later tonight.

Bobby Lashley & Brock Lesnar Brawled

Bobby Lashley and Brock Lesnar were supposed to have a split screen interview but Lesnar wasn’t there. Bobby claimed Brock has been dodging him for 20-years and vowed to expose him as a “Bobby Lashley wannabe” at Crown Jewel.

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The Beast Brock Lesnar then made his way to the ring as Bobby Lashley was still seated backstage. Lesnar greeted the Texas crowd and said he didn’t come to RAW for a sit down interview with Bobby Lashley. Brock stated that he wanted a fight and Lashley made his way to the ring. Lesnar met him on the entrance ramp and tackled him. WWE security and Triple H eventually broke it up.

Seth Rollins def. Austin Theory

Austin Theory dominated the action early but Seth battled back. Rollins connected with a Falcon Arrow and went for the cover but Theory kicked out at two. The crowd sang Seth’s theme as he went for the Stomp.

Theory dodged it but Seth caught him with a Superkick for a two-count. The Visionary went for the Pedigree but Theory escaped. The two superstars traded roll-ups before Theory hit a headbutt. Austin hit a Ushigoroshi and went for the cover but Seth powered out at two. Both superstars connected with strikes and fell to the mat. Austin went for the A-Town Down but Seth escaped and hit The Stomp for the pinfall victory.

Roman Reigns Knocked Out The Miz

Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns came to the ring with The Wiseman Paul Heyman. Paul noted that Logan Paul is training with Shawn Michaels but it doesn’t matter and he’s going to get smashed by The Tribal Chief at Crown Jewel.

The Miz interrupted and acknowledged The Tribal Chief. Miz stated that Logan’s right hand is real and all it takes is one punch. The A-Lister wanted to align with Roman Reigns but The Tribal Chief hit him with a Superman Punch instead. Reigns grabbed the microphone and vowed to knock Logan Paul out at the premium live event. Roman Reigns talked some more trash on his way backstage.

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The Judgment Day Sent A Message To The OC

Damian Priest battled Karl Anderson tonight on RAW. The Judgment Day and The OC were ringside for the match. The two teams will battle in a 6-man tag team match at Crown Jewel. The action went back and forth as RAW went to a break.

When RAW returned, Dominik hopped on the ring apron for a distraction and Damian capitalized with a Chokeslam for a two count. Anderson rolled up Damian for the pinfall victory. After the match, a brawl broke out and Rhea hit Gallows with a low blow. Ripley challenged Styles and Anderson to fight her but Judgment Day attacked from behind. Dominik climbed to the top rope and hit AJ Styles with a Frog Splash.

Baron Corbin Beat R-Truth Down

JBL came to the ring and complimented Texas and brought up legends like Stone Cold Steve Austin. John then called the crowd snowflakes and claimed that they have turned Texas into an embarrassment. JBL stated that nobody in the crowd should be allowed to call themselves a Texan and they disgust him. Corbin thanked the “poor” fans in the crowd for spending their money to see him.

R-Truth interrupted and poked fun at Corbin and JBL. R-Truth attacked Corbin but got distracted by JBL. Corbin capitalized with the End of Days in the middle of the ring.

Riddle def. Otis in a Trick or Street Fight

Alpha Academy recreated the Chip and Dales sketch from SNL with Patrick Swayze and Chris Farley tonight before Riddle battled Otis in a singles match. Otis started off in control as Elias and Gable were ringside.

Otis hit a Powerslam and followed it up with a Vader Bomb but Riddle kicked out at the last moment. Matt battled back and got a pumpkin on Otis’ head. Riddle hit an RKO through the pumpkin for the pinfall victory.

Mustafa Ali Picked up a Win, Dexter Lumis Appeared

The Miz started off the match in control and ripped off his shirt like he was Hulk Hogan. The Miz launched Mustafa Ali into the ring post as RAW went to a break. When RAW returned, The Miz connected with a Suplex and went for the cover but Ali kicked out at two.

Mustafa hit a Tornado DDT and Miz rolled out of the ring to regroup. Ali climbed to the top turnbuckle and hit him with a Crossbody. The A-Lister shoved Ali over the announce table. Dexter Lumis choked The Miz from behind and then was chased through the crowd by security. Ali capitalized on the distraction with a Superkick and then a 450 Splash for the pinfall victory.

Johnny Gargano Provided A Conspiracy Theory About The Miz & Dexter Lumis

WWE did a true crime parody featuring an interview with Johnny Gargano. Johnny said he overheard Miz and Dexter talking and recorded it on his phone the night he debuted. Gargano played an audio recording of The Miz telling Dexter Lumis to take the money and keep his mouth shut. Johnny claimed that The Miz was paying Lumis to stage a series of attacks on him. Gargano couldn’t explain the chair shots or Miz planting Dexter with the Skull Crushing Finale.

Alexa Bliss & Asuka Won the Women’s Tag Team Championships

Damage CTRL (IYO SKY & Dakota Kai) defended the Women’s Tag Team Championships against Alexa Bliss and Asuka in the main event of this week’s RAW. Bayley and RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair were ringside for the match.

Dakota dragged Asuka to the corner and tagged in IYO SKY. The two superstars traded strikes in the middle of the ring. IYO connected with a shoulder tackle but Asuka bounced off the ropes and hit a Clothesline. The action spilled out of the ring and IYO focused her attack on Asuka’s knee. SKY connected with a Dragon Screw as RAW went to the final break of the night.

When RAW returned, Asuka rolled up Kai for a near fall. The Empress of Tomorrow launched SKY and Kai out of the ring. Alexa tagged in and jumped on Kai. Alexa connected with a Dropkick and a Code Red for a near fall. Asuka tagged in and went for a submission hold on Kai but Iyo broke it up.

Sky connected with a Backbreaker on Bliss and booted her out of the ring. IYO tagged in and hit Asuka with Double Knees. Sky hit a springboard Dropkick and went for the cover but Asuka kicked out at two.

IYO climbed to the top turnbuckle but jumped right into a Codebreaker from Asuka. The Empress went for the cover but Sky kicked out at two. She locked in the Asuka Lock but Bayley distracted the referee. Bianca Belair tackled Bayley over the barricade as Kai hit Bliss with a headbutt.

Asuka hit Dakota with an Enziguri as Bayley and Bianca continued to brawl on a platform next to the timekeeper’s area. The Role Model planted Belair through a table with a Bayley to Belly as Damage CTRL isolated Asuka. Kai booted Asuka in the face but Alexa dragged her out of the ring.

Bliss sent Kai into the steel steps but turned around into a kick from SKY. IYO climbed to the top rope but Asuka got out of the way. Alexa tagged back in and hit Twisted Bliss on IYO Sky for the pinfall victory. Asuka and Alexa Bliss are the new Women’s Tag Team Champions.

Posted October 31st, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

8 Takeaways From WWE RAW (10/24): Bianca Belair vs. Bayley, JBL & Baron Corbin, The Judgment Day

WWE RAW aired live this week from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Bianca Belair battled Bayley in a non-title match in this week’s main event.

RAW Results

  • Finn Balor def. Karl Anderson
  • R-Truth def. The Miz
  • Austin Theory def. Mustafa Ali
  • Omos def. four enhancement talent
  • Elias def. Chad Gable
  • Baron Corbin def. Johnny Gargano
  • Bayley def. Bianca Belair in a non-title match

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Rhea Ripley Helped Finn Balor Pick Up A Win

The Judgment Day kicked off this week’s episode of WWE RAW. Rhea Ripley insulted the crowd and claimed that Judgment Day runs Monday Night RAW. Ripley claimed that Dominik Mysterio is all man and Balor boasted about Dominik’s victory over AJ Styles last week.

Damian Priest claimed that Dominik Mysterio is the greatest luchador on the planet. The crowd booed as Dominik grabbed the microphone. Dom claimed that he proved all his haters wrong last week when he beat AJ Styles.

The OC (AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, and Karl Anderson) interrupted and made their way to the entrance ramp. Styles compared Dominik to James Ellsworth before The OC got into the ring. The two teams stared at each other before Finn Balor spoke up. Finn claimed that AJ Styles is hiding in “The Club (Bulletclub)” that he built. Karl Anderson and Finn Balor then battled in a singles match.

Balor and Anderson locked up to start off the action. Finn connected with a shoulder tackle but Anderson battled back. Karl hit a Dropkick and Finn retreated out of the ring as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Anderson connected with a Dropkick and focused his attack on Balor’s knee. Finn battled back and unloaded some punches in the corner of the ring. Anderson escaped and planted Balor with a Powerbomb for a near fall. Karl connected with a leaping Neckbreaker and went for the cover but Balor kicked out at two.

Finn Balor climbed to the top rope but Anderson tripped him up. Karl planted Balor with a Superplex but Dominik hopped on the ring apron for a distraction. AJ Styles tripped Dominik up but Damian launched The Phenomenal One over the barricade. Gallows leveled Damian Priest but Rhea shoved him into the ring post.

Ripley then planted Gallows with a Body Slam. Back in the ring, Rhea hit Anderson with a low blow and Balor covered Anderson for the pinfall victory. The OC will battle The Judgment Day at WWE Crown Jewel in a 6-man tag team match. Luke Gallows later said that he has a solution for fighting Rhea Ripley in a backstage segment.

  • WWE Crown Jewel 2022 Preview

Johnny Gargano Tricked The Miz

The Miz spoke about Dexter Lumis stalking him on WWE RAW as the crowd chanted “what!”. Miz claimed that Dexter Lumis was jealous that he chose Tommaso Ciampa as his protege, which is why he is bothering him. The A-Lister held up a missing poster for Tommaso Ciampa.

Johnny Gargano interrupted and said that The Miz knows Ciampa is injured. Gargano brought a whistle to the ring and threatened to blow it if Miz lies again. R-Truth joined the party and The Miz flipped out. R-Truth challenged Miz to a match and The A-Lister accepted.

The Miz started off the match in control and stomped on Truth in the corner. R-Truth hit an Atomic Drop but Miz responded with a big boot. A masked man showed up behind the barricade and distracted The Miz. R-Truth capitalized and rolled Miz up for the pinfall victory. It was then revealed to be Johnny Gargano and he mocked Miz from the crowd.

Damage CTRL Confronted Candice LeRae

Cathy Kelley interviewed Candice LeRae this week on RAW. Candice noted it has been crazy lately and that she has so much support from Alexa Bliss, Bianca Belair, and Asuka. Damage CTRL interrupted and Bayley boasted about putting Alexa Bliss, Asuka, and Becky Lynch on the shelf. LeRae said IYO is still untrustworthy, Dakota is still spiteful, and Bayley is still not RAW Women’s Champion. Bayley shoved the camera over and Damage CTRL attacked.

Theory def. Mustafa Ali, Seth Rollins Attacked

Austin Theory battled Mustafa Ali tonight on WWE RAW. United States Champion Seth Rollins joined commentary for the match. Austin Theory shoved Mustafa down to the canvas to start off the action. Theory connected with a shoulder tackle and taunted Ali before the two locked up again in the middle of the ring. Austin controlled the action early and sent Ali to the outside as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Austin Theory took a selfie and it backfired. Mustafa hit him with a Dropkick and followed it up with a Senton. Ali connected with a Neckbreaker and went for the cover but Theory kicked out at two.

Ali connected with a Codebreaker and climbed to the top turnbuckle. Seth Rollins hopped in the ring for a distraction and Theory tripped Ali up. Austin connected with the A-Town Down for the pinfall victory. Seth Rollins posed with Austin after the match before attacking Mustafa Ali.

Baron Corbin def. Johnny Gargano

Johnny Gargano bumped into Baron Corbin and JBL. John told Gargano to introduce himself and he did so. Gargano poked fun at JBL and called him “MC Hammer pants”. Johnny added that Corbin is boring and it led to a singles match later on the show.

JBL hyped up Corbin before the match and mocked the crowd. Gargano knocked Corbin out of the ring and hit him with a dive through the ropes. Corbin battled back and leveled Johnny with right hand before bashing him into the ring post. Johnny went for a Crossbody but Corbin caught him. Baron connected with a slam on top of the announce table and gave JBL a high five as RAW went to a commercial break.

Gargano connected with a Running Bulldog and fired up the crowd. Corbin responded with an elbow to the face but Johnny shrugged it off and hit a Slingshot Spear for a near fall. Gargano went for a Crossbody but Corbin caught him. Baron hit a Fallaway Slam and taunted Gargano.

Corbin followed it up with Deep Six and went for the cover but Gargano kicked out at two. Baron perched Gargano up on the top turnbuckle and punched him in the face. Corbin cleared off the announce table but wound up running himself into the steel steps. Gargano took JBL’s cowboy hat and brought it into the ring. JBL tripped Gargano up and Corbin capitalized with the End of Days for the pinfall victory.

Omos Dominated

Omos defeated four enhancement talent tonight on RAW in dominant fashion. Omos will battle Braun Strowman at WWE Crown Jewel on November 5th.

Elias def. Chad Gable

Elias battled Chad Gable tonight. Otis was ringside for the match. Gable and Elias went back and forth to start off the match. Elias went for a Suplex but Gable countered into a roll-up for a near fall. Gable knocked Elias out of the ring as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Gable connected with a Suplex and then a Flying Headbutt for a near fall. Elias delivered a Clothesline and followed it up with a Splash in the corner. Otis distracted Elias and Gable capitalized with an Ankle Lock.

Gable escaped and connected with a slam for a two count. Gable went for a Moonsault but Elias countered with a knee strike for a two count. Elias sent Otis into the ring post and then hit Drift Away for the pinfall victory. After the match, Otis attacked Elias from behind and Alpha Academy beat him down. Matt Riddle rushed to the ring on his scooter and knocked Alpha Academy out of the ring. Riddle hit them both with a Moonsault before checking on Elias in the ring.

Nikki Cross Interfered In The Main Event

RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair battled Bayley tonight in the main event in a non-title match. Women’s Tag Team Champions Dakota Kai & IYO SKY of Damage CTRL accompanied Bayley to the ring for the match.

Bayley controlled the action early but Belair battled back with a Body Slam in the middle of the ring. The two stars locked up and Bianca connected with a shoulder tackle. Bianca flipped across the ring but The Role Model was ready and leveled The EST with a forearm strike for a two count.

Belair hit a Suplex and went for another one but Bayley blocked it. Bayley applied a Crossface in the middle of the ring but the champ countered into a Sidewalk Slam. Bianca knocked Bayley out of the ring and hit a Crossbody as RAW went to a commercial break.

The Role Model leveled Belair with a Clothesline for a two count when the red brand returned. Bayley taunted the crowd while unloading punches. The EST escaped and lifted Bayley up for the KOD but the challenger escaped.

Bayley targeted the champion’s arm and slammed her to the mat. Belair dodged an Elbow Drop and sent Bayley tumbling out of the ring. Back in the ring, Bianca connected with a Brainbuster and followed it up with a series of shoulder tackles. Belair unloaded some punches in the corner and then hit a Body Slam. The champ went for a Moonsault but Bayley got her knees up.

Belair escaped the Bayley to Belly and rolled The Role Model up for a near count. Bayley went for an Elbow Drop again but Bianca got her knees up. Belair hit the Moonsault but Bayley kicked out at two.

Bayley rolled out of the ring and Bianca chased after her. Bayley slammed Bianca into the barricade and planted her with a DDT on the floor as RAW went to the final commercial break of the night.

When RAW returned, Bayley went for the KOD but Belair escaped. Bianca then connected with the Bayley to Belly for a two count. Bayley dragged Belair out of the ring and launched her into the barricade.

Belair sent Bayley into the steel steps before the action returned to the ring. The two superstars traded strikes in the middle of the ring. Belair hit a Spinebuster and went for the cover but Bayley kicked out at two.

Bianca climbed to the top rope but IYO hopped on the apron for a distraction. Bayley capitalized with a Bayley to Belly off the middle turnbuckle for a near fall. Damage CTRL cleared off the announce table but Bianca battled back. Belair hit Bayley with a Powerbomb onto the table, the ring post, and the ring apron. IYO tackled Bianca into the table and Dakota followed it up with a kick to the face.

The referee saw that something had transpired and got out of the ring. Someone then hit them all with a Crossbody. Belair hit the KOD but the referee was knocked out. Nikki ASH/ Cross was revealed to the star that hit the Crossbody. She hit Belair with a Neckbreaker and Bayley capitalized with a cover for the pinfall victory. After the match, Nikki attacked Bayley as well as RAW went off the air.

Posted October 24th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

8 Takeaways From WWE RAW (10/17): Brock Lesnar & Bobby Lashley, Elias Returns, US Title Match

This week’s episode of WWE RAW aired live from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In addition to the takeaways below, The OC agreed to be Cameron Grimes’ partner tomorrow night on NXT. Bayley versus Bianca Belair was also announced for next week’s RAW.

WWE RAW Results

  • The Good Brothers def. Alpha Academy
  • Damage CTRL def. Candice LeRae and Bianca Belair
  • Baron Corbin def. Dolph Ziggler
  • Dominik def. AJ Styles
  • Seth Rollins def. Matt Riddle to retain the US Title

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Lashley Speared Lesnar Through The Barricade, Match Announced For Crown Jewel

Bobby Lashley called out Brock Lesnar to start this week’s episode of RAW. The Beast made his way to the ring and a brawl broke out. WWE security tried to break it up but the action spilled to the outside. Bobby delivered a Spear that sent Lashley crashing through the barricade. Lashley followed it up with a Uranage through the table.

It was later announced that Bobby Lashley and Brock Lesnar will battle at Crown Jewel on November 5th.

The Good Brothers Returned With A Win, Judgment Day Interrupted

Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson of The OC battled Alpha Academy (Otis & Chad Gable) tonight on WWE RAW. AJ Styles was ringside for the match. Alpha Academy controlled the action early and isolated Karl Anderson in the middle of the ring.

Gallows tagged in and delivered a big boot to Otis. Luke followed it up with a Neckbreaker to Gable as AJ cheered him on. The OC set up for the Magic Killer on Gable but Otis broke it up. Gallows sent Otis into the ring steps as Chad climbed to the top turnbuckle.

Gable went for a Moonsault but Anderson got his boot up. Anderson hit a Spinebuster and tagged in Gallows. The Good Brothers planted Gable with the Magic Killer for the pinfall victory.

After the match, The Judgment Day interrupted and made their way to the entrance ramp. Finn Balor suggested a 6-man tag team match and The OC accepted. Styles wanted to have the match right now and wondered if The Judgment Day had to ask their “mother” (Rhea Ripley).

Dominik told AJ to shut up and mocked his father Rey Mysterio for running to SmackDown. AJ vowed to beat the piss out of Dominik later tonight. The OC versus The Judgment Day in a 6-man tag team match was set for Crown Jewel.

Mustafa Ali Confronted Seth Rollins

United States Champion Seth Rollins came to the ring and boasted about winning the title last week from Bobby Lashley. Rollins told the fans in the crowd who believed in him to sing his song and the crowd obliged.

Seth Rollins claimed that he tapped out Extreme Rules when Riddle had him in the Triangle in order to preserve himself for the US Title match a couple of days later on RAW. Mustafa Ali interrupted and challenged Seth to a match for the US Title. Rollins joked that Ali doesn’t belong in the ring with him and Mustafa wouldn’t back down.

Rollins told Ali that he was a great friend and father before sucker-punching him in the face. Seth launched Ali out of the ring as Seth cackled. Mustafa battled back and attacked from behind. Rollins launched Ali into the ring post to end the segment. JBL’s limo arrived as RAW went to a break.

Damage CTRL Picked Up A Win

Women’s Tag Team Champions Dakota Kai & IYO Sky battled RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair & Candice LeRae in a tag team match tonight. Candice and Bianca isolated IYO in the corner to start off the action

Dakota tagged in and Bianca leveled her with a shoulder tackle. Candice and IYO tagged in and Bianca lifted LeRae up onto her shoulders. Belair swung Candice around and knocked Damage CTRL out of the ring. Candice hit a Crossbody as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Bianca knocked IYO off the ring apron and tried to tag out but Dakota grabbed The EST by her hair. Bianca escaped and tagged in LaRae. Candice unloaded some strikes to both members of Damage CTRL and then followed it up with a Senton.

The Poison Pixie went for the cover but Kai kicked out at two. Dakota battled back with a running kick to Candice’s face for a near fall. Belair tagged back in and unloaded some strikes on IYO in the corner of the ring.

Belair lifted IYO up for a Suplex as Candice climbed to the top. LeRae hit the Dropkick for a two count. Dakota booted Bianca out of the ring but turned around into a Codebreaker from Candice. Bayley grabbed a kendo stick from under the table but Belair tackled her over the announce table.

Dakota Kai then teamed up on Kai in the middle of the ring and beat her down. They hit a double Suplex on LeRae for the pinfall victory. After the match, Cora Jade approached Rhea Ripley backstage. Cora selected Rhea to face Roxanne Perez in the Pick Your Poison match tomorrow night on NXT.

Baron Corbin def. Dolph Ziggler

JBL made his way to the ring and said that he had an announcement that will shake the foundation of Monday Night RAW. JBL mocked the Oklahoma City crowd before insulting Rey Mysterio. He claimed that Rey wears a mask because he’s ashamed of himself.

JBL added that Rey moving to the SmackDown roster opened up a spot for Baron Corbin. Bradshaw stated that Dolph Ziggler is Corbin’s opponent tonight and that Corbin is going to win. JBL joined commentary for the match and boasted as Corbin dominated early.

When RAW returned from a break, Ziggler unloaded some punches and followed it up with a Neckbreaker. Corbin hit Deep Six but Ziggler kicked out at two. Dolph battled back and hit the Zig Zag but Corbin kicked out at two. Baron connected with End of Days for the pinfall victory and posed with JBL after the match.

Dominik def. AJ Styles

AJ Styles squared off against Dominik Mysterio tonight on RAW. Styles controlled the action early and planted Dominik with a Backbreaker. Dominik battled back as RAW went to a break. When RAW returned, AJ connected with a Tornado DDT and went for the cover but Dominik kicked out at two.

Dominik went for the 619 but AJ countered into the Calf Crusher in the middle of the ring but Mysterio got to the ropes to break the hold. Rhea Ripley hit AJ with a cheap shot while the referee was distracted with The OC and Judgment Day brawling outside the ring. Dominik capitalized on the distraction and rolled up Styles for the pinfall victory.

The Miz Attacked Dexter Lumis

The Miz pretended that he slipped on a wet floor and claimed to be injured. He was scheduled to face Dexter Lumis in a singles match. If Dexter won, he would earn a WWE contract. The Miz attacked Lumis during his entrance with a steel chair and the match never happened.

Elias Returned & Cost Riddle The US Title, Mustafa Ali Brawled With Seth Rollins After The Match

Elias said his younger brother Ezekiel’s career has been cut short. He said that normally he would come out here and play a song on the guitar but he wanted to do something special for Oklahoma City tonight. Elias said that he gets a little emotional during this one and started playing the piano.

He was about to start playing the piano but Matt Riddle interrupted with bongos. Riddle asked Elias if he wants to hit his “bong” and then started a “walk with Elias” chant. Matt wanted to play a song with Elias but he promised him some other time. Riddle then took a seat on the canvas and started playing the bongos as Elias played the piano.

Seth Rollins then interrupted Elias’ song and made his way to the ring as RAW went to a break. Rollins defended the US Championship against Riddle in the main event. Elias remained ringside for the match and distracted Rollins early. Riddle hit the Floating Bro but Seth kicked out at two.

Rollins went for an elbow strike to the head but Riddle ducked. Riddle connected with Bro Derek but somehow Seth kicked out at two. Matt locked in a Triangle submission of the middle of the ring but Rollins got his leg on the rope to break the hold. Elias then got into the ring to try and battle with Seth after The Visionary hit him with a cheap shot. Seth shoved Riddle into him and then caught Riddle with the Stomp for the pinfall victory. After the match, Seth hit Elias with a Stomp as well. Mustafa Ali attacked Rollins but the United States Champion escaped through the crowd to end the show.

Posted October 17th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

What Happened With DX After Raw Went Off Air

Degeneration X reunited at the conclusion of tonight’s episode of RAW to celebrate 25 years in WWE and the celebration continued after the red brand went off the air.

The group arrived in a mini tank and drove down the entrance ramp as the crowd in Barclay’s Center erupted. X-Pac paid tribute to Chyna to begin the celebration.

Road Dogg had the crowd chant Billy Gunn’s name and sent out a message to him after RAW went off the air. Shawn Michaels thanked the crowd and joked that they should put DX out of their misery if they are back in the ring 25 years from now. The Game asked “are you ready?” and ended RAW with a “let’s get ready to suck it!”.

What Happened with DX After WWE RAW?

After the promo, Degeneration X celebrated with the crowd before X-Pac and Road Dogg exited the ring. Triple H and Shawn Michaels stood with each other in the ring and posed as the crowd in Brooklyn cheered.

The two legends shared a hug in the ring and raised each other’s hands for another pop from the audience at Barclays. Triple H and Shawn Michaels posed on the turnbuckles and on the entrance ramp before heading backstage. You can check out the full celebration in the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcoc1nDtNzc

In addition to Degeneration X reuniting to celebrate 25 years in WWE, The Beast Brock Lesnar returned during this week’s RAW. Seth Rollins also captured a championship this week on the red brand. You can check out the full results from this week’s RAW in the takeaways below.

12 Takeaways From WWE RAW (10/10): Brock Lesnar Attacks, New Champion, DX, Extreme Rules Fallout

Posted October 11th, 2022 in WWE, News. Tagged: , .

12 Takeaways From WWE RAW (10/10): Brock Lesnar Attacks, New Champion, DX, Extreme Rules Fallout

WWE RAW aired live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. It was the first episode of RAW following Extreme Rules. In addition to the takeaways below, it was announced that Elias will be returning next week.

WWE RAW Results

  • Johnny Gargano def. Austin Theory
  • Rey Mysterio def. Chad Gable
  • Candice LeRae def. Bayley
  • Omos def. enhancement talent in a Handicap match
  • Seth Rollins def. Bobby Lashley to become the new United States Champion
  • Riddle def. Sami Zayn

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Matt Riddle Interrupted The Bloodline

The Bloodline opened tonight’s episode of WWE RAW. There will be a DX reunion later tonight and The Game asked Road Dogg, and X-Pac to keep it clean later tonight. The trio then made some dirty jokes in the backstage segment.

Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns asked the Brooklyn crowd to acknowledge him. Sami Zayn suggested that Jey Uso hasn’t been very “Uce-y” as of late and wondered if he could loosen up a bit. Jey gets pissed off and asked Roman if this was a joke.

Riddle interrupted and wanted to talk about his win over Seth Rollins in the Fight Pit match last night at Extreme Rules. Riddle noted that he can’t challenge for the title as long as Roman is champ due to a previous stipulation, but wanted the match anyway. Jey offered up Sami instead and Zayn wound up challenging Riddle to a match later tonight.

Johnny Gargano def. Austin Theory

Austin Theory battled Johnny Gargano in the first match of the night. Gargano went for One Final Beat on the ring apron but Theory blocked it. Theory slammed Johnny down on the apron as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Gargano connected with a Crossbody and followed it up with an Enziguri. Johnny went for a Slingshot DDT but Theory countered with a forearm strike for a near fall.

A “Johnny Wrestling!” chant broke out as Gargano battled back. Theory locked in the Gargano Escape on Johnny in the middle of the ring but Johnny escaped. Johnny then locked in the Gargano Escape in the middle of the ring but Theory broke free.

Theory delivered a Superkick and unloaded some punches to Johnny’s face in the middle of the ring as the crowd booed. Austin set up on the ring apron and went for a Dropkick but Gargano countered with a Superkick. Gargano leaped through the ropes and connected with a slingshot DDT. Johnny hit the One Final Beat in the ring for the pinfall victory.

Rey Mysterio Picked Up A Win, Dominik Attacked

Rey Mysterio battled Chad Gable tonight on WWE RAW. Uli Latukefu from “Young Rock” was shown in the crowd before the match. Mysterio controlled the action early and sent Gable tumbling out of the ring. Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley from Judgment Day interrupted and made their way toward the ring as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Gable connected with a Northern Lights Suplex and went for the cover but Rey kicked out at two. Mysterio connected with 619 and followed it up with a Splash for the pinfall victory.

After the match, Dominik Mysterio got into the ring with his father. Rhea hopped up on the apron as Dominik challenged Rey to a fight. Dominik shoved and slapped his dad in the middle of the ring. Dominik continued to trash talk and Rey put his hands behind his back.

Dominik hurled off a big slap and got more aggressive with the trash talk. Rey saw Damian and Finn coming and fought them off. Mysterio tripped up Balor and went for a 619 but Dominik leveled him with a Crossbody. Dominik paced around his father and demanded that he fight him. Rey refused and went to exit the ring. Dominik attacked from behind and Rhea held Rey up on the ropes. Dominik hit the 619 on his father as Rhea cackled ringside.

Gallows & Anderson Returned To Battle With AJ Styles Against The Judgment Day

The Judgment Day boasted about the attack and Dominik bragged about beating down Rey. AJ Styles interrupted and admitted that there comes a time when a man needs friends and family.

AJ knelt before Judgment Day and then shared a hug with Finn Balor. Finn told AJ that he is so proud of him and he knew that he would finally come around. Styles then revealed that he wasn’t talking about Balor.

Gallows and Anderson then made their return and stood beside AJ Styles. The crowd chanted “holy sh**” as a brawl broke out. Gallows, Anderson, and Styles (The OC) beat down Judgment Day as the crowd cheered.

AJ sent Balor flying over the announce table as Luke Gallows bashed Damian with a chair. Judgment Day retreated through the crowd but left Finn Balor behind. Finn sprinted away as The OC stood tall in the ring.

Damage CTRL Sent A Message

Byron Saxton sat down with Damage CTRL backstage. Dakota Kai stated that she was at rock bottom and Bayley was the only one to extend a hand to try and help her. Dakota added that Bianca, Asuka, and Alexa have no idea what they would do for Bayley. The Role Model vowed to “kick Candice’s ass” tonight.

Bayley battled Candice LeRae in a singles match. Candice controlled the action early and rolled up Bayley for a near fall. The Poison Pixie was still in control when RAW returned from a break. LeRae connected with a Senton but kept grabbing her knee in pain. Candice followed it up with a Dropkick and went for the cover but The Role Model kicked out at two.

Bayley tied up Candice in the Tree of Woe and went to work on her injured knee. Bayley went for a submission move but Candice countered into a cradle for the pinfall victory. After the match, Bayley went for an attack but LeRae got out of the ring

Damage CTRL attacked Candice on the entrance ramp and brought her back into the ring. IYO connected with a Backbreaker as the RAW Women’s Champion ran to the ring. Bayley hit Bianca Belair with a knee to the face and Damage CTRL beat her down as well. The Role Model hit LeRae with a running knee to the face and dragged her to the corner. Bayley hit Bianca with an Elbow Drop and posed with Damage CTRL at the end of the segment.

The Head Of The Table Gave Jey Uso An Order

Jey Uso tried to talk to Roman Reigns backstage but The Tribal Chief was on his way out to party with Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman. Roman told Jey to make sure the Honorary Uce Sami Zayn wins tonight and drove away.

Dexter Lumis Ruined The Miz’s Birthday Celebration

The Miz and Maryse celebrated Miz’s birthday tonight. The Miz told Maryse that this is a bad idea because he knows Dexter Lumis is going to show up. The Miz then opened up a gift from Maryse and it was a baseball bat.

When RAW returned, The Miz had his birthday celebration but Dexter Lumis ruined it. Dexter threw cake in Maryse’s face and enjoyed some of it at the end of the segment.

Omos Dominated

Omos made his way to the ring with MVP for a Handicap match against two enhancement talents. The big man delivered a couple of Splashes and then a double Chokeslam for the pinfall victory. Omos hit a couple of Chokebombs after the match as well.

Brock Lesnar Attacked The United States Champion

Bobby Lashley was set to defend United States Championship against Seth Rollins tonight on WWE RAW. Lashley called out Seth before the match but The Beast Brock Lesnar showed up instead.

Brock Lesnar made his way to the ring as Bobby stared at him. Lesnar circled Lashley in the ring while posing for the crowd. Brock said “well holy sh**, good evening Brooklyn!” to pop the crowd. Lesnar then said good evening to Lashley and hit the champion with an F5.

The crowd chanted “one more time” and Lesnar nodded. Brock planted Bobby with a German Suplex and then another F5. The crowd chanted “one more time” once again and Brock smiled again. Lesnar applied the Kimura Lock before exiting the ring.

Seth Rollins Won The US Title, Lashley Called Out Lesnar For Next Week

Seth Rollins marched down to the ring with taped ribs following the Fight Pit match at Extreme Rules. Seth wanted Lashley to get into the ring and defend the title but the champion started to walk away. Rollins shouted that he wants the match right now and noted that Bobby claimed that he was a fighting champion. Seth added that Bobby is supposed to a soldier but he’s not, he is a disgrace to the country.

Lashley stopped and hobbled back into the ring. Bobby asked for the match to be started and the referee rang the bell. Bobby went for a Spear but Seth countered into a Pedigree for a near fall. Rollins followed it up with the Frog Splash but Bobby somehow kicked out again.

Seth went for the Stomp but Lashley got out of the way. Bobby connected with a Spear but couldn’t go for the cover. The champion went for the Hurt Lock but Rollins attacked the injured arm. Seth connected with a Superkick and followed it up with an elbow strike to the back of Bobby’s head.

Rollins hit the Stomp and fired up the crowd instead of going for the cover. Rollins conducted the crowd to sing his theme before hitting another Stomp for the pinfall victory. Seth Rollins is the new United States Champion.

Byron Saxton interviewed Bobby Lashley backstage and vowed to get revenge on Seth Rollins. Bobby challenged Brock Lesnar to be on RAW next week and said he will show that The Beast is just a little b****.

Bray Wyatt Video, Riddle def. Sami Zayn

A new Bray Wyatt video was shown tonight on WWE RAW. “I used to think that the place inside my head is the place only place I could truly be free. Revel in what you are” was then said over and over again to end the video.

Matt Riddle squared off against Sami Zayn tonight on RAW and The Usos were ringside for the match. Riddle controlled the match early and leveled Sami with a kick to the face. Matt beat Sami down in the corner before unloading a forearm strike to his face for a near fall.

The Honorary Uce battled back and choked Riddle against the ropes. Jey hit Riddle with a cheap shot and Sami yelled at Jey that he can handle this. Zayn hit a springboard Moonsault onto Riddle outside the ring as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Sami hit an elbow to the head off the middle turnbuckle for a two count. Riddle responded with a Pele Kick and both stars fell to the canvas. Matt connected with a Suplex and followed it up with a Broton.

Sami hit a Michinoku Driver and went for the cover but Riddle powered out at two and the match continued. Zayn climbed to the top rope but Riddle hopped up with him. Sami knocked him down but jumped right into a knee to the face from Riddle for a near fall.

Riddle climbed to the top rope but Sami tripped him up. Jey was about to hit Riddle with another cheap shot but Sami stopped him. Riddle rolled Sami up for a near fall before hitting him with a springboard Floating Bro outside the ring as RAW went to a break.

When RAW returned, Riddle hit the Ripcord Knee and Sami fell to the corner. Sami responded with an Exploder Suplex but Riddle shrugged it off. Matt connected with a Powerslam but Zayn sent him out of the ring with a Back Body Drop. Sami stared at Jey to make sure he didn’t hit him with another cheap shot.

Riddle booted Sami in the face and got distracted by The Usos. Jey held Jimmey back as Riddle unloaded a bunch of kicks. Back in the ring, Riddle escaped a Blue Thunder Bomb and hit an RKO for the pinfall victory.

DX Celebrated 25 Years In WWE

Triple H, Road Dogg, Shawn Michaels, and X-Pac arrived on a mini tank at the end of this week’s WWE RAW. Degeneration-X brought out some glow sticks and made the “X” sign. X-Pac fired up the crowd in Barclay’s Center and mentioned Chyna to kick off the promo.

Road Dogg and held up the microphone “and they chanted The Badass Billy Gunn”. Corey Graves said the other guy is doing something with office equipment in referencing to Billy scissoring with The Acclaimed.

Triple H asked Brooklyn if they were ready and said for 25 years “we would like to say thank you and we love you all”. The Game joked that he needed to catch his breath first before saying “let’s get ready to suck it!” as the crowd cheered. Shawn Michaels grabbed the microphone and a loud “HBK!” chant broke out. Shawn asked the crowd to put them out of their misery if they are back out here in 25 years. Michaels added “if you ain’t down with that, we’ve got two words for you, suck it!” to close the show.

Posted October 10th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

“Young Rock” Star at Season Premiere of RAW

“Young Rock” star, Uli Latukefu, was shown ringside during RAW. He even did the famous eyebrow raise and smelled what someone was cooking.

Young Rock was recently renewed for a third season back in May. The show is being moved from Tuesday nights to Friday nights and will go one-on-one with SmackDown. The show follows Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s life from childhood, his teenage years, going to the University of Miami, and becoming a wrestler.

Johnson is currently promoting his film, BLACK ADAM. The film will be released on October 21. He has long been rumored to be Roman Reigns’s opponent at WrestleMania 39 at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. It’s all dependent on Johnson’s busy schedule.

Season three of Young Rock will premiere on Friday, November 4 at 8:30 PM ET on NBC.

Posted October 10th, 2022 in News. Tagged: , , .

11 Takeaways From WWE RAW (10/3): Damage CTRL, Seth Rollins & Matt Riddle, Extreme Rules Go-Home Show

WWE RAW aired live this week from the Xcel Energy Center in ST. Paul, Minnesota. In addition to the takeaways below, another QR code appeared during the show and you can check that out here.

RAW Results (10/3)

  • The Judgment Day def. AJ Styles & Rey Mysterio
  • Bobby Lashley def. Mustafa Ali to retain the United States Championship
  • Dakota Kai def. Candice LeRae
  • Otis def. Johnny Gargano
  • Braun Strowman def. Chad Gable
  • Solo Sikoa def. Angelo Dawkins
  • IYO SKY def. Alexa Bliss

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Judgment Day def. AJ Styles & Rey Mysterio

Judgment Day kicked off the show with a promo. Dominik stated during the promo that he hates his father Rey Mysterio.

AJ Styles and Rey Mysterio battled Finn Balor and Damian Priest in a tag team match. Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley were ringside for the match. Judgment Day controlled the action early and isolated Rey Mysterio in the corner.

Balor planted Rey with a few Suplexes as Rhea and Dominik laughed ringside. Rey was trapped in the ring for several minutes as Judgment Day took turns beating him down. AJ finally got the tag and unloaded a Clothesline to Damian. AJ set up for the Styles Clash but Damian shoved The Phenomenal One to the outside as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Judgment Day was back in control and Damian had AJ locked in a submission hold in the middle of the ring. AJ escaped and crawled towards the ropes but Rhea dragged Rey off the ring apron. Balor tagged in but AJ caught him with a DDT in the middle of the ring.

Dominik dared Rey to hit him outside the ring but he declined. Rhea shoved Rey into the stairs as Balor hit AJ with the Coup de Grace for the pinfall victory. After the match, AJ shouted at Rey that he needed to tag him and shoved Mysterio down. Rey exited the ring as Judgment Day attacked Styles from behind. Judgment Day beat Styles down to end the segment.

Bobby Lashley def. Mustafa Ali To Retain The US Title, Seth Rollins Attacked The Champion, Title Match Set For Next Week

Mustafa Ali confronted United States Champion Bobby Lashley backstage tonight on RAW. Ali wanted an opportunity at the title and Lashley shrugged him off. Mustafa then demanded a title shot and Bobby accepted.

Bobby Lashley defended the United States Championship against Mustafa Ali at the end of the first hour of RAW. Lashley drove Ali to the corner and planted him with a Neckbreaker. The champion dragged Lashley out of the ring and leveled him with a Clothesline as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, the United States Champion was still in control of the match and launched Ali into the turnbuckle. Bobby perched the challenger up on the top turnbuckle and set up for a Superplex but Ali escaped.

Mustafa hit a headbutt and then a 450 Splash onto the champion’s injured arm. Ali followed it up with a Dropkick but Bobby responded with a slam for a two count. Lashley hit another slam but Mustafa wouldn’t stay down. Bobby shouted at Mustafa to stay down and the challenger responded with a slap to the face.

Lashley launched Ali out of the ring and followed him out there. Bobby bashed Mustafa’s face into the ring post multiple times and broke the count to ensure he could inflict more punishment. Bobby launched Ali over the barricade and Mustafa made it back into the ring at the count of nine. Lashley hit a Spear and applied the Hurt Lock until Ali passed out.

After the match, Seth Rollins attacked the United States Champion from behind. Seth hit Lashley with a Stomp on top of the United States Championship. Rollins delivered another Stomp to Mustafa Ali outside the ring.

Later on RAW, Kevin Patrick interviewed Bobby Lashley backstage. Bobby said that he wants Riddle to beat the hell out of Rollins this Saturday at Extreme Rules. Bobby then announced that he will defend the US Title against Seth Rollins next week on RAW.

Roman Reigns Will Be On The Season Premiere Of RAW Next Week

Sami Zayn and Undisputed Tag Team Champions The Usos walked around backstage on RAW tonight. They approached the Street Profits backstage and told them that Roman Reigns will be on the season premiere of RAW next week. Sami suggested that the Street Profits acknowledge the Tribal Chief next week. Jey Uso got in the Street Profits’ face and Dawkins threatened him. Solo Sikoa suggested a fight later and Angelo accepted.

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Seth Rollins & Matt Riddle Met Face-To-Face

Seth Rollins entered the ring after attacking Lashley & Mustafa Ali. Rollins rolled footage of the Fight Pit and vowed to beat Riddle at Extreme Rules. Matt Riddle interrupted and essentially said he was going to murder Seth at the upcoming event. Matt joked that fans will be singing “broooo” instead of Rollins’ theme song. Seth brought up the fact that Riddle can’t see his kids anymore and Riddle responded by saying Rollins’ breath smelled.

Matt noted that Seth hasn’t main evented WrestleMania yet his wife Becky Lynch has. Riddle added that Seth will be coming in 2nd again this Saturday at Extreme Rules. UFC legend Daniel Cormier appeared on the screen and said that he respects Riddle because he’s a former UFC fighter. Cormier added that he admires Rollins but the entire is fed up with him. Rollins and Riddle had a stare down before Seth exited to end the segment.

Dakota Kai def. Candice LeRae

Candice LeRae battled Dakota Kai of Damage CTRL tonight on RAW. Bayley and IYO SKY were ringside for the match. Before the match, Dexter Lumis appeared behind The Miz backstage again.

Dakota controlled the match early and sent Candice out of the ring as RAW went to a break. When RAW returned, LeRae was in control and climbed to the top turnbuckle. Candice connected with a German Suplex but IYO and Bayley from Damage CTRL provided a distraction. Dakota capitalized and rolled up Candice for the pinfall victory.

Otis def. Johnny Gargano

Otis battled Johnny Gargano tonight on RAW. Chad Gable and Money in the Bank winner Austin Theory were ringside for the match. Otis controlled the match early but Johnny Wrestling battled back. His offense was short-lived as the big man put him down with a Powerslam for the pinfall victory. Theory and Alpha Academy beat Gargano down after the match.

Braun Strowman Dominated

Braun Strowman battled Chad Gable in a singles match with Otis ringside. Otis launched Strowman over the announce table and Gable tried to steal a win via count out. Braun made it back in and the referee kicked Otis out from ringside. Gable connected with a Northern Lights Suplex but Strowman powered out at two.

Omos and MVP were shown watching backstage as Strowman leveled Gable with a Clothesline. Braun followed it up with a massive Powerbomb for the pinfall victory.

Damage CTRL Attacked Alexa & Asuka During The Contract Signing For The RAW Women’s Championship

Corey Graves moderated the contract signing for the RAW Women’s Championship match at Extreme Rules. Bianca Belair will put the title on the line in a Ladder match against Bayley at the Premium Live Event on October 8th.

The Role Model said she was thinking big picture and stated that the ladder is symbolic for her entire WWE career. Bayley claimed that she had to climb to get to the top, unlike Bianca Belair. Bayley brought up her babyface character and the fans used to wear headbands and pull their ponytail to the side.

She ranted about the fans giving up on her until The EST interrupted. Bianca signed the contract and told Bayley that she shouldn’t compare herself to her. Belair stated that it didn’t work for Bayley because she was pretending to be someone that she is not and the fans connect to her because she’s authentic. Bianca added that Bayley is out here now showing everyone her true colors. Bayley asked what time it was and cameras cut to Damage CTRL attacking Alexa and Asuka backstage.

Bayley attacked the RAW Women’s Champion and knocked her out of the ring. Bianca launched Bayley into the ring apron and sprinted backstage. Bayley laughed as cameras cut to Bianca checking on Alexa and Asuka backstage. Damage CTRL apparently got Asuka’s leg in a steel chair and stomped on it. Alexa Bliss then challenged IYO SKY to a match later tonight.

Solo Sikoa def. Angelo Dawkins

Solo Sikoa battled Angelo Dawkins of the Street Profits tonight on RAW. Sami Zayn and The Usos were ringside for the match. Montez Ford was as well but was in a walking boot. Sikoa drove Dawkins to the corner of the ring to start off the match.

Sikoa unloaded some uppercuts and Dawkins fell to the canvas. Angelo responded with a couple of shoulder tackles and a Dropkick. Solo took control and grabbed a steel chair but The Bloodline talked him out of it as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Sikoa connected with a Samoan Drop as Sami and The Usos cheered him on from ringside. Solo beat Angelo down in the corner for several minutes and posed in the ring as Montez fired up Dawkins. Angelo hit a n Enziguri out of nowhere and followed it up with a few Clotheslines.

Solo hit a Superkick but the referee was distracted by Jey and Sami arguing on the ring apron. Montez laid out Sami ringside as Sikoa hit the Spinning Solo Uranage for the pinfall victory.

Edge Warned The Judgment Day

Edge cut a promo backstage tonight on RAW. He spoke about being forced to retire at 37-year-old and how he’s returned because he cannot quit. The Rated-R Superstar stated that this is his dream gig and he loves this, but it is starting to take a toll on his family. He brought up his I Quit match against Finn Balor at Extreme Rules. Edge stated that The Judgment Day cannot physically hurt him enough to make him quit and said “I hope you are all ready for a war because I sure am” to close the promo.

Damage CTRL Sent A Message As RAW Went Off The Air

Alexa Bliss battled IYO SKY of Damage CTRL in tonight’s main event. RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair accompanied Bliss to the ring for the match. Dakota Kai and Bayley accompanied IYO to the ring. Bliss sent IYO to the corner and stomped on her to start off the action.

IYO responded with a Dragon Screw and focused her attack on Alexa’s leg. Alexa battled back with a Suplex for a two count as RAW went to a break. When RAW returned, Alexa hit a Russian Leg Sweep for a near fall.

SKY hit a Backbreaker in the middle of the ring and followed it up with Double Knees to the face. IYO hopped to the top rope and went for a Moonsault but Alexa got out of the way. Alexa hit a DDT and made her way to the top turnbuckle. Bliss climbed to the top turnbuckle and hit Twisted Bliss.

Bayley provided a distraction and then brawled with Bianca ringside. Kai and Bayley launched Bianca into the steel steps. Back in the ring, IYO battled back and hit the Moonsault for the pinfall victory. Damage CTRL attacked after the match and brought a kendo stick and a ladder into the ring. Asuka went for the save but Damage CTRL beat her down as well. Bayley, IYO, and Dakota then posed on the ladder in the middle of the ring as RAW went off the air.

Posted October 3rd, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

7 Takeaways From WWE RAW (9/26): Edge Returns, Candice LeRae, White Rabbit, The Bloodline, Extreme Rules

WWE RAW aired live tonight from Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In addition to the takeaways below, another QR code was shown during tonight’s episode of RAW. You can check out the new clues in the video below.

WWE RAW Results

  • Bianca Belar def. IYO SKY (non-title match)
  • Seth Rollins def. Rey Mysterio via submission
  • Kevin Owens & Johnny Gargano def. Alpha Academy
  • Omos def. enhancement talent
  • Candice LeRae def. Nikki A.S.H.
  • Sami Zayn def. AJ Styles
  • Matt Riddle def. Damian Priest

Here are the takeaways from this week’s show:

Ladder Match For The RAW Women’s Championship Set For WWE Extreme Rules

RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair came to the ring with Alexa Bliss and Asuka to kick off the show. Belair claimed that Bayley can’t fight her battles on her own. Damage CTRL interrupted and Bayley said that Bianca has been handed everything. Belair stated that she has earned everything she has accomplished thus far in her career.

The Role Model boasted about pinning Bianca at Clash at the Castle and claimed that the only reason Belair has accomplished anything is that she was out for a year with an injury. Bianca challenged Bayley to a match tonight but she declined. It was announced that the two will face at Extreme Rules in a Ladder match for the RAW Women’s Championship.

Belair said she will get Extreme with IYO SKY tonight then and the two had a singles match. Bianca leveled IYO with a kick to the face to start off the action as RAW went to a break. Solo Sikoa and Sami Zayn arrived to the arena during the break. Sami will battle AJ Styles later tonight with Solo Sikoa in his corner.

Bianca and IYO had a back-and-forth match that was given a ton of time. Damage CTRL tried to interfere ringside but in the end the RAW Women’s Champion emerged victorious after hitting the KOD. Bayley and Bianca Belair will battle in a Ladder match for the RAW Women’s Championship at WWE Extreme Rules.

The Judgment Day Helped Seth Rollins def. Rey Mysterio

Seth Rollins cut a promo ahead of his match against Rey Mysterio tonight on RAW. Rollins said he’s not United States Champion because Matt Riddle interfered in his match against Bobby Lashley. Rollins said that they will finish things in the Fight Pit at Extreme Rules. Seth vowed to give Rey the beating he should have given to his son Dominik in their match tonight.

Rey bashed Rollins face off the steel steps and busted him open early. Seth connected with a Tilt-A-Whirl Backbreaker in the middle of the ring and took control of the action. Mysterio battled back and unloaded some strikes in the corner of the ring. Seth slammed Rey down on the entrance ramp. Dominik Mysterio arrived with a steel chair and stared at Seth. Dominik patted Seth on the back as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Dominik was sitting ringside for the match as Rey sent Seth tumbling to the floor. Mysterio followed it up with his sliding Splash and Dominik stood up. Dominik provided a distraction by daring Rey to strike him. Rhea attacked Rey from behind and rolled him back into the ring. Rollins capitalized and hit the Spider Twist for the submission victory.

Kevin Owens & Johnny Gargano def. Alpha Academy

Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano teamed up to battle Alpha Academy (Chad Gable & Otis) this week on RAW. Gargano and Gable started off the match and Johnny Wrestling connected with a Dropkick. Otis and Kevin Owens then tagged in and KO hit a Dropkick of his own.

Owens and Gable then battled and Kevin hit a Moonsault off the middle turnbuckle for a near fall. Gargano hopped on KO’s back and they connected with a Senton on Gable for a two count. Otis tagged in and planted Gargano with a massive Powerslam in the middle of the ring. Chad Gable gave Otis a smooch on the cheek as RAW went to a commercial break.

When RAW returned, Owens took control and hit Gable with a Cannonball in the corner of the ring. KO followed it up with a Neckbreaker and went for the cover but Gargano kicked out at two. Owens went for a Swanton Bomb off the top turnbuckle but Gable got his knees up at the last moment.

Gable blocked a Stunner attempt but Owens was able to lock in the Sharpshooter in the middle of the ring. Otis got into the ring and broke it up with a Clothesline from behind. Johnny tagged in and Dropkicked Otis off the ring apron. He caught Gable with an Enziguri and lawn darted him into the top turnbuckle. Owens tagged in and hit the Swanton for a near fall.

Chad responded with a Northern Lights Suplex and then hit Gargano with an Exploder Suplex after he tagged in. Otis got the tag and lifted Johnny up in the Electric Chair. Gable climbed to the top rope and hit a Bulldog for a two count. Otis leveled KO with a shoulder tackle and then a Splash in the corner.

Owens rolled out of the ring and Otis followed him. Otis hit the former Universal Champion with a Clothesline before he started clearing off the announce table. Owens hit a Superkick and then sent Otis through the table with a Splash off the barricade as the crowd popped.

Johnny Wrestling set up for a Superkick but Austin Theory interfered. Austin distracted Gargano and Gable capitalized with a slam for a two count. Theory went to hit Johnny with the briefcase but he ducked. Gargano hit Theory with a Superkick and then caught Gable with a slingshot DDT for the pinfall victory. Gable then got a phone call backstage from Braun Strowman and it was later announced that he will face The Monster of All Monsters next week. Gargano versus Otis was set for next week’s show as well.

Omos Dominated, Dexter Lumis & The Miz, AJ Rejects The Judgment Day

Finn Balor once again tried to recruit AJ Styles to The Judgment Day tonight on RAW. Balor noted that Solo Sikoa of The Bloodline will have Sami’s match in the near match. AJ declined their offer and said he will watch his own back.

Omos defeated two jobbers in a Handicap match tonight as MVP was on commentary.

Dexter Lumis snuck up on The Miz in an Oilers uniform and choked out The Miz again. One day this storyline will go somewhere I’m sure of it.

Candice LeRae Debuted

Nikki A.S.H. battled Candice LeRae tonight on WWE RAW. Nikki trapped Candice in the ring skirt and beat her down to start off the action. Nikki brought Candice back inside the ring and taunted her some more. Candice quickly battled back and hit Neckbreaker finisher for the pinfall victory. Damage CTRL confronted Candice backstage after she debuted.

Sami Zayn def. AJ Styles, The Judgment Day Attacked

Sami Zayn battled AJ Styles tonight on RAW. The action started off back and forth. Sami hit the Blue Thunder Bomb for a near fall. Styles hit a Pele Kick and both men fell to the canvas as RAW went to a break.

When RAW returned, AJ battled back and went for the Styles Clash but Sami escapes. Solo dragged Styles out of the ring and hit him with a Uranage while the referee was distracted. Back in the ring, Sami hit the Helluva Kick for the pinfall victory.

After the match, The Judgment Day showed up and Balor got on the microphone. Finn said he wanted AJ to join the group as a friend. Balor threw up the “too sweet” sign and AJ responded with a middle finger. Judgment Day then attacked AJ and Balor set up for the con-chair-to. Finn stopped himself and claimed that is not what friends do and let AJ go.

Matt Riddle Picked Up A Win, Edge Returned

Matt Riddle battled Damian Priest in the main event with Finn Balor, Dominik, and Rhea Ripley ringside. Matt got distracted by Riddle and Damian leveled him with a big right hand to the face as RAW went to a break. When RAW returned, Damian launched Riddle to the floor outside the ring and Judgment Day taunted him. Priest hurled Riddle into the barricade as RAW went to the final commercial break of the night.

When RAW returned, Riddle connected with the Bro Derek but Damian Priest somehow kicked out at two. Damian responded with a slam of his own for a two count. Damian went for a Chokeslam but Riddle escaped. Riddle hit a jumping knee strike to Damian’s face but got distracted by Judgment Day. Damian lifted Riddle up but Matt countered into a cradle for the pinfall victory.

After the match, The Judgment Day attacked from behind and Damian hit him with a Chokeslam. Edge’s theme hit and The Rated-R Superstar rushed the ring. Edge hit Balor with a Spear and then delivered another one to Damian Priest. Rhea dragged Dominik away as Edge stood tall. Edge grabbed a microphone and said that The Judgment Day has tried to finish him over and over but he always comes back. Edge added that he doesn’t quit and challenged Finn Balor to a an “I Quit” match at Extreme Rules to close the show.

Posted September 26th, 2022 in Results. Tagged: .

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