Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 10, 2023

Rey Mysterio heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He admits that it has been a crazy year for him, and while he has had a lot of ups and downs, entering the WWE Hall of Fame and competing on the biggest WrestleMania of all time should have been a dream come true, but instead, he had to face his own son. As Rey states that he really wanted things to be different between himself and Dominik Mysterio, Dominik shows up and tells Rey to keep his name out of his mouth, because he is sick and tired of hearing about what Rey wants as Rey makes things about himself. He says that Rey never cared about him and that because of this, he is better off with "his real family," The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio). Rey calls The Judgment Day a bunch of selfish idiots who are using him, but Dominik says Rey is the real user and selfish one as he always gets what he wants. Dominik says he would have beaten Rey if it were not for Bad Bunny and that Rey used Bad Bunny like he used him. Dominik says that while Bad Bunny makes a lot of good songs, Bad Bunny going through a table is music to his ears, and that he hopes he stays out of The Judgment Day's business. Rey tells Dominik he has heard from Bad Bunny and that he has said that he will be back and that The Judgment Day will regret putting their hands on him. Dominik calls this "more empty words from a deadbeat dad," and tells Rey to worry more about what The Judgment Day will do to him than Bad Bunny. Rey asks Dominik when he will man up and take care of things on his own, then admits that while he did not want to fight Dominik at WrestleMania, he considers him a lost cause. Rey then challenges Dominik to a WrestleMania rematch tonight. Dominik says he does not want to fight his own father, but he knows who will: Finn Balor, who shows up for the opening match.

Finn Balor beats Rey Mysterio after Dominik Mysterio knocks Rey out with a right hand with a chain wrapped around it.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis). As Gable talks about their match with The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) tonight, Maxxine Dupri tries to talk to Otis when it is revealed that Lita has been attacked while Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan call for help. WWE official Adam Pearce and a referee show up, as do Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus. Becky thinks that Liv and Raquel may have something to do with this.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Becky Lynch. Becky says Lita is in a local medical facility and that she only has her suspicions on who did it, and when she finds out who did it, she will slap off their heads. She says that the fans expect a match out of her, then Trish and Adam Pearce show up. Trish says that they made a good team at WrestleMania and that she will do it again tonight for Lita.

We see a video package for Seth "Freakin'" Rollins.

Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez beat Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions after Liv Morgan ducks the Chick Kick from Trish and pins her with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Becky raises Trish's hand and hugs her, then Trish attacks Becky from behind and hits her with the Chick Kick.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Paul Heyman. Heyman once again dodges the question about Brock Lesnar's latest actions, then says that Kevin Owens has a problem and that Sami Zayn and Matt Riddle are not here tonight because they are smart enough not to mess with Solo Sikoa while Owens is "not that bright." He says that Owens is coming out with zero allies and fewer friends tonight, then says that he, Solo and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) are here and asks who would take advantage of Owens in his vulnerable state and follow Roman Reigns' order to solve "the Kevin Owens problem" before saying that "we the ones."

Backstage, Trish Status refuses to answer Byron Saxton's question about why she laid out Becky Lynch.

Backstage, Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky wait for Bayley in front of WWE official Adam Pearce's office. Bayley says she tried to get a tag team title match, then mentions that she has a three-way match against Piper Niven and "Michin" Mia Yim tonight and that the winner gets an opportunity against Bianca Belair for the WWE Raw Women's Championship. Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai are not happy that they do not have a title opportunity, and goes back to Pearce's office to see if one of them can take her place.

Bobby Lashley vs. Bronson Reed ends in a double count-out. After the match, Bobby Lashley and Bronson Reed brawl on the outside, and multiple referees and officials have to separate both men.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Cody says that he usually has a singular focus and has had one since he came back to WWE, but after last week, everything feels a bit cloudy. He then says that he lost to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania and calls it "a polarizing moment" in WWE before asking the fans to blame him after he did not just adjust or calculate for the lengths that Roman was willing to go to stay champion. Cody then says he heard only two things: that being in the main event is a win in itself - even though there is no point if you do not steal the show - and that if he were to ever challenge for the championship again, he would have to earn it. He says that this dismisses his whole career and his whole life after he threw himself into the forest and became leader of the wolfpack, saying he has not just earned it, but he is it. Cody then says his unfinished tale has a whole new wrinkle to it in the form of Brock Lesnar, and says the only thing more embarrassing being surrounded by over 80,000 people and a rubber chicken over your head is heading back to work looking for a modicum of satisfaction only to be destroyed by Lesnar. Cody says that either Lesnar was unhappy with his spot at WrestleMania - which he can understand - or that he is uncertain about him and the hype and change that he brought that could affect him. He says that he knows both Lesnar and Heyman are listening, and asks Lesnar why he would be uncertain, as he sees a predator whenever he looks into the mirror and everyone has been lunch and "a victim" to him in both wrestling and MMA even when he was a rookie. Cody asks Lesnar if he is "a victim" to him, then admits that while he would be crazy not to be scared of Lesnar, he still wants to fight him, and he wants to leave no stone unturned and make it so that Lesnar sees himself as pray and as "[his] victim." He then says that it could by any time and at any place, and even though Lesnar is not here tonight, he challenges Lesnar to a one-on-one match for the first time ever at Backlash before telling him to answer the call.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis).

Iyo Sky beats "Michin" Mia Yim and Piper Niven in a Triple Threat Match to get a shot at the WWE Raw Women's Championship after Mia Yim hits Piper Niven with Eat Defeat only for Iyo Sky to hit Mia Yimi with Over The Moonsault. (Iyo Sky replaces Bayley in this match.)

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Kevin Owens. Owens says he has never been a wise person, and while he has some street smarts, he leads with his emotions and his emotions get the best of him all the time. He then says his heart tells him that he must beat Solo Sikoa, and even though Sami Zayn is not here and he should not compete tonight, all he cares about is getting revenge.

Solo Sikoa beats Kevin Owens after Jimmy Uso distracts the referee so that Jey Uso can superkick Owens on the outside, allowing Solo Sikoa to hit the Samoa Spike for the win. After the match, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) stomp a mudhole in Owens in the corner, then Sami Zayn and Matt Riddle suddenly run to the ring from backstage. The Usos run towards the ramp to intercept them, and this starts a brawl where Riddle and Zayn get the upper hand on The Usos before they overpower Solo Sikoa. Jey gets back in the ring, but he does not fare any better than Solo, when Jimmy tries to make the save, Owens gets back in the ring to hit him with the Stunner. Sami goes for the Helluva Kick on Jey, but Solo makes the save as he and The Usos retreat.

This week on Raw Talk: Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green! Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai)! Elias and Rick Boogs!

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