Raw Deal - Raw recap for February 27, 2023

Before the next match, Jimmy Uso says it may look like there are cracks in The Bloodline, but family fights all the time. He says that if someone comes for one member of The Bloodline, they will get them all, and that nobody has one up on them. As he says that he and Solo Sikoa are here to remind everyone who runs Raw, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up. The Street Profits mock Jey Uso's absence and mention that there are cracks in The Bloodline's armor, and Jimmy Uso says they talk a lot of trash for someone The Bloodline bodies, and tells them to keep Roman Reigns' name out of their mouth. The Street Profits then say that they want the smoke, and this leads to a brawl where The Street Profits come out on top.

Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa beat The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). After the match, Solo and Jimmy continue to attack The Street Profits, then Solo gets a chair and wraps Montez's head around it before going for the hip attack. All of a sudden, Solo is superkiced by Kevin Owens, who also gives Jimmy a Stunner.

Brock Lesnar heads to the ring. After Lesnar makes himself comfortable on the couch, MVP shows up and says this was not what he had in mind. Lesnar apologizes for being early, then says he has no beef with MVP and that he is all about business. Lesnar then says he is here to listen to MVP and sell the fans on a fight between himself and Omos. MVP asks if he does not have to worry about being taken to Suplex City, to which Lesnar responds "No suplexes tonight." MVP gets in the ring, then Lesnar says there is nothing that MVP can do to insult him before asking MVP to hype a match with Omos to see if they can do business. MVP says Lesnar is "the Beast Incarnate" and that the second Lesnar puts his hands on a man, that man has no chance. He then says he had his hands full with Omos and says that when he puts his hands on a giant, the giant puts his hands on him back. He says a beast will destroy any man, but a giant can subdue and conquer a beast, and while Lesnar can destroy any man he wants, he will not be able to do that to Omos. Lesnar laughs and admits that MVP did a good job on hyping the match up, then tells MVP that was "damn good" and that he accepts his challenge. He also says they should shake on it and drink on it, then both of them look at the WrestleMania sign while Lesnar makes it official. Both men shake hands, then MVP is about to open the bottle in the ice bucket when Lesnar produces a whiskey flask. Lesnar says they should have "the good stuff" if they are going to make this official, then he drinks from the flask. MVP goes for the champagne, but Lesnar insists on the flask, asking "You don't intend for me to drink alone, do you?" After finding out that a drink called "White Lightning" is in the flask, MVP takes a swig, then spits it out in Lesnar's face. Lesnar is unfazed as he cleans his face with MVP's handkerchief, then he hits MVP with the F5.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Lita and Becky Lynch. Lita says that some of her favorite career highlights have been among legendary tag teams, so to walk out as a tag team champion is a true bucket list check. Becky admits this is also a good bucket list item despite the fact that she does not play well with others, and one way or another, she and Lita will walk out tag team champions.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Chad Gable (and messes with Otis before the end of the match by getting him to look at a woman in the crowd). After the match, Cody addresses his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match with Roman, then says that Roman will be on SmackDown this week and that he will be there, too.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Baron Corbin. Corbin says it has been no secret that things are not going his way, and that he has heard what people are saying. Byron Saxton then notices Kevin Owens and cuts the interview short, then interviews Owens. Owens says that other people are suffering the consequences for their actions, and that he wants to see The Bloodline fall and that he does not want or need any help doing that.

We see Bianca Belair and Montez Ford re-enact a scene from Titanic for WrestleMania Goes Hollywood.

We hear from The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) backstage. Dominik Mysterio mentions what happened between himself and Rey Mysterio last week, then says he and Rhea Ripley will be there next week for their heart-to-heart talk and that Rey will not be able to do anything afterwards. Rhea Ripley then says that last week, she looked into Charlotte Flair's eyes and saw acceptance, as nothing Charlotte could say or do could keep her from accepting her fate, and that she will become the new SmackDown Women's Champion. Finn Balor it is over between him and Edge when he says it is over, and if Edge accepts his challenge, they will end it once and for all at WrestleMania.

Backstage, Maximum Male Models (Maxxine Dupri, Mansoor, Mace) meets with Otis. Maxxine Dupri asks Otis if he has considered her offer, and says that if he were to have a match tonight, they can be in his corner tonight. Otis likes the idea, and heads to WWE official Adam Pearce for a match.

Asuka beats Carmella with an arm bar. After the match, Asuka calls out Bianca Belair, and Bianca Belair shows up. Bianca says she hopes Asuka is talking about how they will tear down the house at WrestleMania, then Carmella shoves Asuka into Bianca and leaves.

We get a closer look at Bronson Reed, courtesy of Creed III, in theaters March 3rd.

Before the next match, Nikki Cross is behind Candice LeRae, and Candice notices.

Candice LeRae beats Piper Niven with a stack-up pin after Nikki Cross charges at Piper Niven.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Johnny Gargano. Gargano mentions that he has a match tonight after Otis ran up to him wanting some "hot action" tonight. He says Otis beat him a few months back, then The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) shows up. After Gargano calls Priest "an adult going through a goth phase," Priest admits that Johnny Gargano has "a pair of stones" after he laid him out in the Elimination Chamber, and as Priest decides to lay him out again, Finn Balor stops Priest and says that Otis will flatten him and that if he does not get the job done, he will finish it himself. Gargano responds "Sounds delicious. I'll see you next week."

It's time for a WrestleMania edition of Miz TV. Miz mentions his ninth wedding anniversary with Maryse as well as the gift that Maryse gave him, and to announce this gift, he brings out tonight's special guest: himself. Miz announces that he is the host of this year's WrestleMania and proclaims it will be bigger than the Grammys and the Oscars, and that this year's WrestleMania will go viral. He runs down the card so far for this year's event, then Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up. Miz angrily asks Rollins what he is doing here, and Rollins laughs before congratulating him and saying he is not here to rain on his parade, but Miz says Rollins has done exactly that for the last three weeks. Rollins says he only stomped him because he was being a bit of a jerk and "being a bit of a b-hole." Miz says he is an A-type of person, not a B-type, and when Rollins asks if Miz is admitting he is an "A-hole," Miz says that is not what he meant. Rollins then says he has a favor to ask of him, as he has been trying to get a hold of Logan Paul and it has been proven difficult, and thinks Miz might have better success calling him as he knows him better. Miz declines, saying Logan Paul is Rollins' problem, not his. As he calls Rollins "a goofball in a stupid jacket," Rollins superkicks him. Rollins then notices Miz's cellphone and takes a picture of The Miz with it before tossing a chair out of the ring before getting a hold of Logan Paul and asking how Jake Paul is doing before proposing that Logan face him on Raw next week. Logan says they have a deal and that he would love to see him run his mouth, then Rollins says "Bye bye, bitch!" before hanging up on him. As Rollins leaves, he notices The Miz trying to get up, and he hits Miz with The Stomp.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky). Bayley says she is glad Becky Lynch and Lita are confident, as Damage CTRL has been everywhere and proving that nobody is a match for them. She then says this is more about championships, but also about their story. After Damage CTRL shows up, Austin Theory shows up and says everyone is talking about John Cena, not him, and that the fans only like his image of hustle, loyalty and respect when he is the image of it. He then says that he respects Cena and that he will look Cena in the eye and give him the respect he deserves, and all he asks is that Cena give him the same treatment.

Bobby Lashley beats Elias with the Hurt Lock as Rick Boogs is taking notes on the match backstage. After the match, Lashley says that he is not in a good mood right now, because he owned Brock Lesnar at Elimination Chamber and Lesnar resorted to a low blow. He says that he wants more of Lesnar, but instead, he gets Bray Wyatt and his "kid games." Lashley says he does not play "little kid games," and warns Bray to keep his name out of his mouth, or else he will hurt him. As Lashley leaves, Bray Wyatt shows up on the TitanTron and does the Muscle Man Dance as images of Lashley are shown throughout. Bray then warns Lashley that he should run.

Backstage, Chelsea Green is complaining to WWE official Adam Pearce about Ottawa, Illinois, then Carmella shows up. Pearce puts Carmella in a match with Bianca Belair next week, then takes a phone call and leaves. Afterwards, Chelsea and Carmella get to know each other.

Johnny Gargano beats Otis after Dexter Lumis saves him from Mace and Mansoor.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Paul Heyman. Heyman says this is his favorite time of the year where the ante keeps getting upped, and that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is going to crash the gates of the island of relevancy only to be confronted by Roman Reigns.

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Becky Lynch and Lita beat Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky) to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions after Trish Stratus shows up and attacks Bayley to even the numbers game.

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