Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 3, 2023

Triple H heads to the ring to start tonight's show. After praising WrestleMania for living up to its name, he thanks every performer that has ever graced a WWE ring and put their body on the line every single week and the staff and crew that make WWE's events possible, those behind the scenes for making the spectacle of what WWE does possible, and of course, the fans. He says that when WWE makes the news, that is all everyone wants to talk about, and says that the WWE that everyone loves and put over 160,000 to the rafters last weekend is going nowhere and they will be there week in, week out, venue after venue, because they are WWE, then, now, forever and together. Triple H then asks the fans to help him acknowledge one more person: Roman Reigns, who shows up with Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa. Triple H shakes hands with all three men as he heads to the back and they head to the ring. After Roman demands that Hollywood acknowledge him, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up. Cody says he knows what he wants to talk about and admits that today is turning out a lot differently than he and a lot of people thought it would, then acknowledges that Roman was the better competitor. Cody also states while the world is watching, he knows Roman knows Roman has skated by on many matches and that he had Roman. Cody then says that he already knows what to talk about and that it is all down to one word: rematch. Roman lets Heyman speak, and Heyman says he was thinking on behalf of Roman when exactly Cody would like this "hypothetical" rematch. Cody bluntly proclaims "Tonight." Heyman says "No rematch, not tonight, not in Puerto Rico, not at SummerSlam, not at Survivor Series, not at Royal Rumble, not at Madison Square Garden, not at San Francisco." As the crowd chants "Bullshit," Heyman says this is called "calling the shots" from living on the island of relevance, but Cody says he is not in a normal mood for that after last night, and if Roman refuses to do a rematch, they can do a tag team match and at least do something. Heyman consults with Roman, then declares that he has been authorized by the Tribal Chief that his challenge is accepted, assuming that the partner - someone who wrestled this past weekend is willing to team with him - forfeits any chance at the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. After Heyman mockingly asks Cody who he wants to talk about now, Brock Lesnar shows up. Roman gently holds Solo Sikoa back before they and Heyman leave the ring.

Omos quickly beats Omos.

Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) meet with Paul Heyman. Heyman says that Roman Reigns has stepped outside to talk to Solo Sikoa about strategy and that Roman appreciates their contributions last weekend and that the food on the plane is ready. After The Usos leave, Paul Heyman re-enters Roman's locker room, and he can be heard saying "I took care of it, my Tribal Chief."

Cathy Kelley interviews Bad Bunny at the front row. Bad Bunny says he is happy to be the host of Backlash in Puerto Rico this year. He says that tonight, he is just enjoying the show as the fan, but he is grateful for everything.

Rey Mysterio heads to the ring. Rey says that this has been an emotional week after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and thanks the fans for welcoming him with open arms and making this possible, and thanks Bad Bunny for the help last night. Suddenly, Austin Theory shows up and says the both of them deserve a little respect, as they both did what they said they would do at WrestleMania after he beat a legend and Rey beat "the product of his own bad parenting." The crowd chants "You tapped out!" as Theory says the difference is because Rey is too busy correcting the past, and says the fans tapped out because they didn't believe in him like Dominik Mysterio did not believe in Rey. He then says that John Cena told him that the fans would eat him alive tonight, then asks the fans where it is at before saying he does not suck because he beat John Cena, which leads to a "Cena" chant. Theory says Cena is not here because he is a part-timer, then says that the fans should be cheering Rey's name at the top of their lungs because he is just like Cena, and that he will beat him too and make him part of the collection. Rey tells Theory that all he will be collecting is his teeth after he hits him with the 619. This starts a match.

Austin Theory beats Rey Mysterio after Rey knocks an interfering Dominik Mysterio off the ring apron. After the match, Dominik hits Rey with mounted punches, then looks and points at Bad Bunny before confronting him at the front row. Dominik turns away, then Bad Bunny punches him when he goes for the cheap shot. Damian Priest then grabs Bad Bunny and throws him over the barricade, telling him he should not have gotten involved. Bad Bunny shoves Priest, then decks Dominik again before Priest lays him out. Priest then clears the announce table before choke slamming Bad Bunny, despite Corey Graves warning hm that this will cost him a lot of money. Dominik then gets in the ring and stomps Rey Mysterio before leaving with Priest. Rey then checks on Bad Bunny along with members of Bad Bunny's entourage, and Rey has to call for paramedics.

Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce chews out Damian Priest for striking Bad Bunny, but Priest tells him that if Bad Bunny was not really his friend, Pearce would really have a reason to be angry.

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn head to the ring. As the fans chant "You deserve it," Owens declares that they deserve the tag team titles but that the fans deserve them, too. The fans then chant for Sami, who says that it has been a crazy year for him, having gone from a match with Johnny Knoxville to becoming a tag team champion, and thanks the fans for making this possible. Sami then states that he knows that Los Angeles loves to celebrate, and Owens says that while this is pretty good, nothing says celebration like a good fight and giving his all. He also states that there are those in the locker room who want to make a name for themselves against the new tag team champions, then lays down an open challenge. The challenge is answered by The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Montez Ford congratulates Owens and Sami for winning the tag team titles, then Angelo Dawkins that he and Montez are also coming off a WrestleMania victory. Montez says they have put down stamp after stamp, but nobody knows their names.

The cast of Bel-Air on Peacock is seen in the crowd.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn beat The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford).

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Rollins says he is feeling good after hitting "The Stomp Heard 'Round To The World" and sending Logan Paul and KSI back to the wasteland of social media, then says something about tonight is missing and realizes that the party is in the ring. Seth Rollins then heads to the ring. After the commercial break, everyone is still singing Rollins' entrance theme as Rollins leaves.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Bobby Lashley. As he mentions not having a WrestleMania match, Bronson Reed shows up and says they are like uncle and nephew and that Lashley taught him how to lose, and that the student will eventually beat the teacher. As Lashley wants to fight Bronson, Bronson says that school is out tonight and that Lashley will eventually learn his lesson before leaving. Mustafa Ali then shows up and says that Lashley needs to learn how to think "positive-Ali" and not take no for an answer. Lashley comes to the conclusion that he should change his thinking and should not take no for an answer, then take someone into the ring before beating them up and make that someone Ali, which he does, much to Ali's surprise. Lashley then throws Ali around and throws him into the ring, starting an impromptu match. The match end in seconds after Lashley makes Ali tap out to the Hurt Lock.

Backstage, Roman Reigns asks Paul Heyman if The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) are gone. Heyman says they have gone to the jet, then Roman asks Heyman if he knew that Brock Lesnar would be here. Heyman says this is usually when Lesnar takes six to nine months off, then Roman asks how this could happen. Heyman says that he had no idea that Lesnar would answer the challenge despite not getting another chance at the undisputed title, and that Lesnar has nothing to lose. Roman says he will smash Lesnar and Cody Rhodes again, then he will tag Solo Sikoa so they can see who is ready now.

Bianca Belair heads to the ring. Bianca says that she is still Raw Women's Champion, and that he cannot be "The EST" without stepping into the ring, and that Asuka is definitely one of the best and most dangerous women she has stepped into the ring with. After thanking Asuka for pushing her to be the toughest she can be, Rhea Ripley shows up and says Bianca walks around calling herself "The EST" when she is the luckiest in WWE after she decided to challenge Charlotte Flair instead of her. She promises Bianca that they will get back to this and that she will beat her like she beat Charlotte at WrestleMania, then Bianca says Rhea made her decision for a reason and she wants to get in the ring with the best, including Rhea. Bianca tells Rhea that one day, when Rhea is ready, they will really see who is the best of the best. Rhea leaves the ring as if she is looking forward to this, then Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan show up for the next match.

Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan beat Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky) to earn a shot at the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships.

The Miz is in the ring. Miz says he was hoping not to take on four people in three matches, especially after being surprised by Snoop Dogg, then says WrestleMania is over and that he is done with surprises. Suddenly, Matt Riddle returns for the first time in months. Suddenly, Matt Riddle returns for the first time in months. After Riddle asks the fans if everyone missed him, The Miz hits Riddle with a cheap shot and stomps him in the corner, then Riddle lays Miz out and hits him with the Bro Derek.

It is announced that Bad Bunny has been taken to a local medical facility for a separated shoulder.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interview Becky Lynch, Lita an Trish Stratus. Trish says being involved in a multi-generational face-off and beating Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky) was amazing, and Lita says that she is still on a high and that the three of them are just getting started. Becky says that after nine months of dealing with Damage CTRL, she can think of no better thing to do than elevating the women's tag team titles and beating Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan next week.

Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa vs. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar ends as soon as it begins. When the match begins, Brock immediately hits Cody with two F-5s, steps on Cody's throat, then hits him with a release German suplex before running him into the barricade. After a vertical suplex into the timekeeper's table, Lesnar rings the ring bell before hitting Cody with a chair and throwing it into the ring. Lesnar then takes the ring steps and smacks them right into Cody, then throws them into the ring. He then hits Cody with another F-5, this time into the announce desk, and chases WWE official Adam Pearce away before getting Cody back in the ring and sending him into the ring steps with a fourth F-5. Lesnar then stands over a downed Cody on the ring steps before pretending to leave, turning around, chasing officials off, grabbing a chair and hitting and choking Cody with the chair. Lesnar then finally leaves the ring, and officials check on Cody. As paramedic bring out a stretcher, Lesnar comes back and flips off everyone in the ring to end the show.

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 13, 2023

Edge heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He calls out Finn Balor so they can finally be done with things, and The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) shows up. Edge tells Finn Balor that he has his WrestleMania match, then says he needs to accomplish what he needs to do before he runs out of time, then admits that Finn made The Judgment Day better after pulling them from under him. After mentioning everything that The Judgment Day has done to him while making his life a living hell, he announces that there is only one way for this to end: a WrestleMania match inside Hell In A Cell. Finn Balor says he has been in Hell before and that it spit him out because it could not handle his demons, then tells Edge he will see at WrestleMania before sicking Dominik, Rey and Priest on him. As The Judgment Day gang up on edge, Johnny Gargano, Candice LeRae and Dexter Lumis jump in to help Edge and fight The Judgment Day.

The Judgment Day (Dominik Mysterio and Damian Priest) beat Johnny Gargano and Dexter Lumis.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Cathy Kelley gets an interview with The Miz. Chad Gable shows up looking for Otis, and as Miz says he does not travel with pets like Gable does, Gable gets the idea of making flyers. All of a sudden, as Miz is asked about the idea of a WrestleMania co-host, Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky) are seen attacking Trish Stratus.

Omos and MVP head to the ring. After the commercial break, MVP says that Brock Lesnar is a terrific athlete but a terrible tactician for putting his hands on him and accepting a match against Omos at WrestleMania, then Lesnar shows up. Omos gently sends Lesnar out of the ring, and referees and officials stand between Lesnar and Omos.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats LA Knight. After the match, Cody says he keeps hearing warnings from Paul Heyman that he should stay out of Bloodline business, but he does not work for them, and if he wants to stand alongside Sami Zayn or Kevin Owens, he can do that. He also says that Heyman has said not to make this personal, but it has already been personal since he came back and has wanted to be somebody. Cody says he acknowledges Roman Reigns, but Roman needs to acknowledge him. He says that he has been a prince in the industry, but he has had no crown, and on April 2nd, when the sun goes down on Hollywood, it is going down on Roman Reigns' generational run when he becomes Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Rollins says that last week, Logan Paul acted like he won the lottery after landing the shot of a lifetime on his chin and knocked him down, but Rollins says no one can keep him down. Suddenly, The Miz shows up, and Rollins tries to scare him before The Miz says that Rollins lost control of the narrative before telling him that Logan Paul will conduct a live in-ring version of Impaulsive and that he expects to be invited as a guest. Baron Corbin shows up wanting to be The Miz's co-host for WrestleMania, but Miz says he does not have that much pull. Corbin offers Rollins some boxing lessons, but Rollins declines, saying he'd rather take lessons from his baby daughter. Corbin then says he has tried everything, and that he might as well beat up Rollins for his WrestleMania spot. Rollins takes this as a challenge, accepts, and leaves. Miz tells Corbin that if he can handle Rollins, he can put in a good word for Logan.

Bronson Reed beats Elias.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley is interrupted by Chad Gable, who is looking for Otis. Becky Lynch and Lita shows up, but Cathy Kelley cannot get any answers regarding Trish Stratus' condition.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Kevin Owens. Owens says he has asked for help and has needed it for a long time but never got it, but when Sami Zayn asked for help, he did not want to help due to their history. As for "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, if he wants to help Sami, that is fine, but he does not need Cody's help, either. He tells Cody to focus on WrestleMania and that he does not want to see him out there, and that he will continue to keep fighting on his own.

In backstage footage from earlier today, Austin Theory is met by The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). After Montez calls Theory a choke theory, Theory says that he got what he wanted last week, then wants to know who the tougher member of The Street Profits is. He then says that it is not Montez Ford, because he is a big bag of jokes who comes up short when given an opportunity, and while Montez has the smoke, all he does is choke. Dawkins says John Cena will humble Theory at WrestleMania, but he will do it tonight. Theory then says The Street Profits are doing nothing at WrestleMania before laughing and leaving.

Austin Theory beats Angelo Dawkins. After the match, Theory puts Dawkins in the STF to send a message to John Cena, then gets away when Montez Ford runs towards the ring.

Backstage, Cathy Kelly is interrupted by Paul Heyman, who says that The Bloodline has a Kevin Owens problem and that they will demonstrate that they solve their problems with violence with Solo Sikoa. He then says that the truth will imprison "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes into thinking it is personal with Roman Reigns, and calls Cody's acknowledgement of Roman a mockery before giving Cody a chance to really acknowledge him next week when Roman returns to Raw. Heyman then says that when Cody Rhodes acknowledges Roman Reigns, it will decide is Cody is a challenger or a problem that Roman Reigns would love to solve personally.

Rey Mysterio heads to the ring. Rey admits it feels good to be back on Raw and says his 20th anniversary celebration felt like yesterday, then says that now, they are celebrating the biggest moments of his life, and that his Hall of Fame induction is not just for him, but for the fans who helped build his career. Dominik Mysterio shows up and congratulates Rey for making it into the WWE Hall of Fame and says he deserves it after putting his entire life in the business at his expense. He asks Rey how it feels knowing that he went so many nights without having a father, then chews him out for no-showing his eighth grade promotion to be at WrestleMania and buying him a BMW when all his friends got Mercedes. Dominik calls Rey a sad, ugly excuse for both a father and a man, then challenges Rey to a match at WrestleMania. Rey says he does not know how many times he has to tell him that he will not fight him, as he still loves him and always will, and that there will be no match.As Rey walks away, Dominik tells Rey to do what he always does and run away like he did from him and his family through the years, as all Rey taught him is what not to be.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Becky Lynch, Lita and Trish Stratus. Becky says Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky) will get their heads kicked in, Lita says Damage CTRL should have finished the job, and Trish says that Damage CTRL should have hit harder and that they just pissed her off.

We see Rhea Ripley in a commercial for WrestleMania 39.

The Miz guests on commentary for the next match.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats Baron Corbin after throwing Corbin into The Miz at the announce table and leaping off Miz's back to hit Corbin with The Stomp for the win.

Backstage, Chad Gable continues to look for Otis when he is met by Mustafa Ali. Mustafa says he has not seen him, and as Mustafa tells him to be positive, Gable sees Maximum Male Models (Maxxine Dupri, Mace, Mansoor) do a photo shoot with Otis. After Mansoor says that Maximum Male Models' match is next week after he broke a nail, leaving them cosmetically uncleared to compete, Gable poses with Otis, but Mansoor says that Gable's grossness broke his camera, and Maxxine Dupri says that Gable is nowhere near as attractive at Otis. Shortly after Maximum Male Models leaves, Otis leaves with them, too, much to Gable's sadness.

Bianca Belair beats Chelsea Green. After the match, Bianca blocks an attack from Carmella and tries to fight off both her and Chelsea Green, but the numbers game takes over until Asuka gets in the ring and kicks Chelsea in the face. Bianca and Asuka then lay out Chelsea as Carmella runs away. Asuka then picks up the Raw Women's Championship and dances around with it before faking spitting blue mist at Bianca and finally handing her the title as she laughs.

Solo Sikoa beats Kevin Owens in a street fight after leading Owens into a trap backstage where he gets superkicked by The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).

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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.

WrestleMania 39 is 33 days away!

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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Raw Deal - Raw recap for February 6, 2023

Edge and "The Glamazon" Beth Phoenix head to the ring to start tonight's show. Edge says that he is back for The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio), which he admits is his fault. He says the idea was to elevate talent he felt truly deserved it, and it worked, and all of its members are in a better spot than they were a year ago. He then says that while Finn Balor did not have what it took to make him quit, he was forced to quit when the rest of The Judgment Day held his wife hostage and made him feel helpless. Edge mockingly golf claps for The Judgment Day, who he says made a bad problem even worse, because he is a "cruel, vindictive, sick bastard" who will sink to any level to get his pound of flesh. Beth Phoenix then tells The Judgment Day that if they have the stones, they are here to finish things. Suddenly, The Judgment Day - minus Rhea Ripley - show up. Finn Balor says they have beaten Edge down time and time again and that it is time for Edge to quit, then Dominik Mysterio says word on the street is that he has served hard time since Edge has been gone. He then tells Edge and Beth to run along before he does to them what he did to his "deadbeat dad," then Damian Priest tells Edge and Rey are something else and that they keep beating them down only for them to keep coming back. He threatens to make what happened at Extreme Rules look like child's play if he gets back up again, then says that after Angelo Dawkins is cooked and he qualifies for the Elimination Chamber, he will become United States Champion again. Dominik Mysterio then says he wishes Rhea Ripley was here so she could see what they will do to him, but Edge tells them to shut up and says that The Judgment Day do not know what they want, as they drop each other while he and Beth have each other's backs. Beth then says the only reason Rhea Ripley really is not here is because she Speared her soul out of her body, then says she is here to beat Rhea's ass. She then says that since Rhea is not here, she and Edge can fight Finn and Rhea at Elimination Chamber. Dominik accepts on Rhea's behalf, and Finn also accepts, then says that assumes Edge and Beth make it to Elimination Chamber. The Judgment Day then surround the ring, but as they go on the attack, Angelo Dawkins runs into the ring and fights Damian Priest just before their Elimination Chamber qualifier. After Edge hits Damian Priest with a Spear, Montez Ford shows up and throws Dominik into the ring so that Beth Phoenix can hit him with a Glam Slam.

Damien Priest beats Angelo Dawkins to qualify for the United States Championship Elimination Chamber Match. In footage from before the match, WWE official Adam Pearce forces the match to be one-on-one by banning everyone except Priest and Dawkins from ringside.

In footage from earlier today, Austin Theory arrives at the arena in a black Lamborghini.

Backstage, Maximum Male Models (Maxxine Dupri, Mace, Mansoor) are now official members of Raw. Chelsea Green then shows up wanting to know why she is not in the women's Elimination Chamber match and threatens to call WWE Adam Pearce's manager before demanding an opportunity. Chelsea Green then says that her family is in attendance tonight and wants to look good in front of them tonight, then tells Pearce to make things right before she costs him her job.

Dexter Lumis beats Baron Corbin.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Becky Lynch. She says that a lot has happened and changed since she first landed in Orlando, Florida ten years ago to begin her WWE journey, especially Bayley. Becky then says that her idea of success was smashing faces, but Bayley did not like that and she injured her and brought her family into this. She says that Bayley will learn not to bring her family into things, then says Bayley can bring everything she wants, because there is one hand she has not played yet.

Brock Lesnar heads to the ring. Lesnar talks about how he was eliminated in the men's Royal Rumble by Bobby Lashley, then says he had to get his head together last week as Lashley struck a chord with him and he could not get Lashley out of his head. He talks about how he could not get Lashley out of his head as he went hunting, ice fishing, having a steak dinner and even crawling into bed with his wife, then says he has a million dollar contract for a match with Lashley at Elimination Chamber. After pulling out the contract, he says Lashley will come out here and sign the contract if he has a set of balls. Lashley shows up and brings up their recent history where he kept leaving Lesnar laying. Lashley takes the contract and says things will be done on his terms, then says he will let his agent, manager, and lawyer look at it before he gets back to him. He then asks Lesnar if he is surprised he has one up on him, then Lesnar grabs him and hits him with the F-5. The crowd chants "One more time," and Lesnar then hits Lashley with another F-5.

Backstage, Johnny Gargano and Dexter Lumis wish Candice LeRae good luck. Dexter hands Candice a drawing of the Gargano family, and Nikki Cross is in it. Dexter then looks at Nikki in the distance, and Nikki runs away.

Carmella beats Candice LeRae, Mia Yim and Piper Niven to qualify for the Women's Elimination Chamber Match.

Backstage, JBL tells Baron Corbin that he has lost his Hall of Fame credibility because of him and that Corbin is a clown who does not belong near him. Corbin says he can do better, but JBL says "You can't polish a turd, and I tried."

Backstage, Candice LeRae is ganged up on by Piper Niven, who says Candice LeRae ruined everything for her until Mia Yim steps between them. Piper says that if either of them get in the way of the Raw Women's Championship, she will not be so forgiving.

Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin - now under MVP's leadership again - beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis).

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Miz, who says that he is billing WWE official Adam Pearce with the bill for the damages to his $10,000 suit last week, then Rick Boogs shows up from out of Pearce's office as Miz talks about him. Boogs says he is happy to be reunited with the fans, but Miz tells Boogs to "cut the humble crap" and that he would have beaten him if Pearce let him wear his ring gear before calling Pearce lazy and incompetent. Pearce overheards the name calling and makes a rematch between Miz and Boogs for next week, then Boogs flexes on his flex bar before he and Miz leave. Chelsea Green then shows up and says she is heading to the ring next. She then demands an opponent before she calls Pearce's manager, then leaves.

Asuka beats Chelsea Green by submission. During the match, Raquel Rodriguez, Liv Morgan, Carmella and Natalya show up to watch from ringside, much to Chelsea's chagrin. After the match, Bianca Belair shows up and tells everyone in the ring and at ringside to look at each other and tell her what they see, as she sees six top-tier women in WWE. She then asks who has what it takes to win in the Elimination Chamber and face her. She says she was in their position last year and that she had what it took to win and become WWE Raw Women's Championship, then wishes everyone good luck, as she will be waiting to meet whoever makes it out at WrestleMania.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Cody says his road to WrestleMania is straight, but the path is a bit foggy as Roman Reigns is putting his titles on the line against Sami Zayn at Elimination Chamber. Cody says that it looks more and more like he might face Sami Zayn at WrestleMania, then says he has respect for anyone fighting an injustice against them such as Sami Zayn, then says "May the best man win." Paul Heyman then shows up and tells Cody will one day find out in his life that life at the very top requires an understanding that the only week busier than the one leading into a major event is the week coming out of that event. Heyman says he and Roman Reigns have had a lot on their plate and that things have fallen through the cracks, and that he and Roman want to congratulate Cody on winning the men's Royal Rumble match before shaking his hand. Cody says his father and his brother had a nickname for Heyman, but he goes ahead and calls him "Mr. Heyman" because he has a deep respect for him. He then pulls the curtain back to tell a story that should be told. Cody talks about how back in the year 2000, his family went broke, and his father had to do car commercials had to do car commercials to keep the car. Suddenly, his father got a phone call from Heyman to appear on ECW for good money. Cody thanks Heyman for keeping his word and giving his father his confidence back, and thanks Heyman for showing him the way. Heyman admits Cody caught him off guard, then says this is not about him, but about Cody and everything he has ever fought for just to get here, and that winning WrestleMania is a whole other story and that getting to WrestleMania is the real story to see if his dreams come true. He reminds Cody that he is facing Roman Reigns, and calls it no easy task for any mere mortal before asking if Cody will thrive or struggle under the spotlight. He then mentions Cody's father Dusty Rhodes prepping the biggest stars of this generation across the road at the WWE Performance Center. He then says that Dusty did not train nor prep Cody, and says that Dusty maybe wanted him to succeed on his own and not go through life as just his son. Heyman then mentions that in his last conversation with Dusty, Dusty told him that Cody was his favorite son, but that Roman Reigns was the son he always wanted. He then drops the microphone, then Cody walks right up to Heyman. Cody grabs Heyman's right hand, then says he is trying to win a wrestling championship and that everyone is trying to make it personal. He then says that Heyman just did that and Roman will pay for it when he takes his titles personally.

Austin Theory guests on commentary for the next match.

Montez Ford beats Elias to qualify for the United States Championship Elimination Chamber Match. After the match, Austin Theory stands on the announce table with the United States title up in the air, but he gets his ankles cut out from under him by Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, who then hits him with The Stomp.

Becky Lynch beats Bayley in a steel cage match thanks to some surprise help from Lita, who shows up and takes out Iyo Sky before slamming the cage door shut in Bayley's face so that Becky can hit Bayley with the Manhandle Slam for the win.

This week on Raw Talk: The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio)! Chelsea Green! Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin!

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 16, 2023

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Solo Sikoa head to the ring to start tonight's show. Jimmy Uso say that they are running both brands every single week, and says that before Solo puts a beating on Mustafa Ali, they need to address what happened on Friday. Jey Uso says Kevin Owens will learn cannot mess with Roman Reigns and get away with it, then he and Jimmy Uso announce that every generation of their family will be in an acknowledgement ceremony for Roman before The Usos defend the tag team titles at Raw 30. The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) then appear. Rhea Ripley says the only thing that The Bloodline needs to acknowledge is that The Judgment Day runs Raw, and Finn Balor says that they ran the gauntlet and are running straight for them. Finn Balor then thanks "the ex-con Dom" for stepping up and filling in for him and helping The Judgment Day become #1 contenders for the Raw tag team titles. Finn Balor winces due to his hurt rib, and Damian Priest says he needs Balor at 100%. He then says that the Raw tag team titles will permanently come back to Monday nights, then finds it odd that The Usos have never stepped up to them. Dominik says he smells fear and says The Usos are scared. Jimmy Uso makes fun of Dominik before Jey Uso tells The Judgment Day to check the track record and that they beat Dominik and his father Rey Mysterio to get their record-breaking run started and that they will beat The Judgment Day. Dominik says The Usos would not last a minute in the prison he was in, then says that in the pen, an Uso is called "a wanna-be ese," with Solo Sikoa being the biggest wanna-be. Solo steps up to Dominik, and Rhea steps up to Solo. Solo has a staredown with Rhea, then Dominik hits a cheap shot. Solo headbutts Dominik, then both sides brawl. Solo and Rhea continue their staredown, and Rhea dares Solo to hit her. All of a sudden, Mustafa Ali attacks Solo from the top rope.

Solo Sikoa beats Mustafa Ali as Kevin Owens shows up and brawls with The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), who have also just shown up. After the match, Owens hits Solo with a Stunner, then continues to beat him up, breaks down the announce table, and continues to punch him. As he proceeds to put Solo through the table, The Usos interfere, and Owens throws chairs at them as officials keep Owens away from The Usos and Solo Sikoa.

We hear from Bobby Lashley, who says that there is only one "All Mighty" and that elimination style means five people tap to the Hurt Lock. He says Austin Theory is only giving him extra victim and that his United States title reign will expire at Raw 30, when he puts him away for good.

We see part two of "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' road to recovery. It is then announced that Cody Rhodes will return at the men's Royal Rumble match.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Elias. Elias says 2022 was a rollercoaster, as he say Ezekiel's career explode and than fizzle out too soon and he also had to deal with The Bloodline. He says that his vengeance tour begins at Royal Rumble, then MVP shows up from out of WWE official Adam Pearce's office and tells Elias not to bother Adam Pearce about the Royal Rumble if he wants to play guitar again. Elias says MVP has not been relevant in years, but MVP says that if he keeps talking like that, he will face the eventual 2023 winner. Elias takes this as a challenge, and MVP goes back into Adam Pearce's office.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin with a crucifix pin from Angelo Dawkins to Cedric Alexander. MVP shows up during the match to watch from ringside, and near the end, he distracts the referee. Cedric and Shelton hit a double team, but Dawkins still gets the win. Cedric and Shelton are not happy with MVP after the match.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio). Finn Balor says that if anyone is ready for a Six-Pack Challenge, it is him. Suddenly, Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) shows up. Chad Gable tells Finn Balor that he and Damian Priest barely snuck past him, but he will get his revenge tonight. Rhea tells Gable to get lost before she does something she regrets, and Dominik says he has been pumping iron all day and night and that he will fight Gable. Gable says Dominik does not have a strong body or mind, and Priest tells Alpha Academy to take a walk or else they won't be able to compete tonight. Alpha Academy walk away.

Becky Lynch heads to the ring from the crowd. She gets in the ring, then calls out Bayley, calling her a "Karen" in the process. Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai) soon shows up, and after the term "Karen" has to be explained to Bayley, Bayley says Becky is bitter for losing to her and has no friends. Becky says she has an arena full of friends, much to the crowd's delight, and says that Bayley peaked in 2015. Bayley says Becky ran off with her spot that year while she was in NXT, and says that Becky robbed her of everything that should have been hers. Becky questions Bayley's reasons for staying in NXT, then says Bayley was supposed to be in the spotlight while she was supposed to be just another body, but she became the one with the spotlight because she loves this business. She then says that when Bayley is not the focus of attention, she blames everyone else but herself for it, but Bayley says Becky only became "The Man" because she was punched by another woman. Becky proposes punching Bayley in the face to get her stuck out of the rut she is in with Damage CTRL. Bayley says she has no problem facing Becky, but Becky mentions their match is a steel cage match. Bayley reluctantly says "No problem." Becky tells Bayley she will see her next week.

Backstage, Dolph Ziggler is met by Mustafa Ali, who mockingly wishes Ziggler luck in the main event before reminding him of the opportunities he cost him. Ziggler tells him that nobody is handed anything around here and that he has no time for him today, then Ali attacks him and asks if he has his attention now.

Before the next match, MVP shows up and says that things are not going well for Elias and that things are about to get worse when he faces Omos.

Omos beats Elias.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews WWE official Adam Pearce. Pearce promises Raw 30 will be unforgettable, and that tonight's main event will make that night even better. Suddenly, Akira Tozawa shows up wanting into the men's Royal Rumble match. Pearce tells him he has to earn it, and Tozawa demands a match. Pearce tells him that if he wins, it will go a long way to helping his case. Tozawa is fired up.

The Judgment Day (Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio) beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) after Rhea Ripley distracts the referee.

WWE acknowledges Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

"Michin" Mia Yim beats Iyo Sky after Dakota Kai distracts the referee, Candice LeRae pulls her off the apron and Iyo Sky takes down Candice from inside the ring only for Mia Yim to hit her with Eat Defeat. After the match, Dakota Kai attacks Mia Yim, but Candice LeRae lays her out.

Bianca Belair heads to the ring. Bianca tells the crowd that even though it has been just a couple of weeks, she has missed the fans, and says that even if she ends up with a scar on her face after what Alexa Bliss did to her, she would face her again and again. She says that with every risk comes the reward of staying Raw Women's Champion, and while she was not here last week, she has heard everything Alexa has had to say, and dares her to say it to her face. Alexa shows up and says she will gladly repeat herself for her, and says that Bianca fears her. As she says the women's Royal Rumble match is two weeks away, Bianca asks Alexa if she wants to beat 29 other women or if she wants to face her right there and then. Alexa asks what the catch is, then Bianca reminds Alexa that she wanted to be in control and that the choice is hers. Alexa says "I'll see you at Rumble." Bianca then says she can see her tonight, too, and the two of them brawl. Alexa throws Bianca over the barricade, but Bianca slowly rises up from the ground and grabs Alexa before brawling with her in the crowd. Bianca then sets up some chairs and is about to put her through them with a K.O.D. when smoke billows out of a nearby entryway. Alexa hits Bianca with a DDT on the concrete floor as Uncle Howdy can be seen in the smoking entryway.

Bronson Reed beats Akira Tozawa.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Rollins says he had his eyes set and his mind made up for the Royal Rumble, but he is in for tonight's main event. Rollins says is winning tonight and taking back the United States Championship on his road to the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, as he wants it all and he wants it now.

Austin Theory guests on commentary for the next match.

Bobby Lashley beats The Miz, Dolph Ziggler, Finn Balor, Baron Corbin, and Seth "Freakin" Rollins to face Austin Theory for the WWE United States Championship next week. MVP and Omos show up during the match, distracting Lashley. Near the end of the match, Theory hits Lashley with the United States title, then gets goozled by Omos, who gets Stomped into the announce table by Rollins. Rollins also takes out MVP with a superkick, but Lashley takes Rollins out with a Spear to get the United States title match.

This week on Raw Talk: Kevin Owens! Mia Yim and Candice LeRae! Becky Lynch!

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 2, 2023

The show starts prematurely with The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Solo Sikoa, Sami Zayn) attacking a security guard outside of the ring and taking over the announce table and timekeeper's area in an effort to take over the show. As the announce table is toppled and Sami Zayn proclaims that The Bloodline runs the show, Kevin Owens shows up. Sami Zayn warns him that The Bloodline is not in a good mood and that they are in the process of a hostile takeover of the show. Sami also warns that people are going to get hurt because of Kevin Owens. Owens says he had something to say, but now he wants to punch Sami in the face. WWE official Adam Pearce shows up with security, then forces The Bloodline to leave the ring. Pearce has security remove The Bloodline, but Solo Sikoa levels everyone who gets in the ring. Kevin Owens gets in the ring, but the numbers game quickly takes over. Meanwhile, security walks away, and the locker room has to empty and fight The Bloodline. The Bloodline is forced to climb over the barricade and escape, but Pearce says that if The Bloodline wants to get to work, he will put them all to work in a match tonight. Sami says what happens next is on Pearce's hands. (One of the security guards is independent wrestler Manny Lemons, who is also on this week's AEW Dark Elevation, making him the sixth wrestler to appear on both shows on the same night.)

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Bianca Belair. Bianca says she is no victim and that she does not want to talk about Alexa Bliss because their relationship is far beyond repair. She says that Alexa is her own person and that she will do what she wants when she wants, and she is ready to defend her title.

Backstage, WWE official Adam Pearce meets with the rest of the locker room. Montez Ford says he and Angelo Dawkins want a match, and Kevin Owens says The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Solo Sikoa, Sami Zayn) are here for him. Elias says he wants a fight with Solo Sikoa for ending his career. Elias gets Solo in a street fight, and Dawkins, Ford and Owens get The Usos and Sami Zayn in a six-man tag match.

Hardy, whose music is the theme for this year's Royal Rumble event, is seen in the front row.

Alexa Bliss vs. Bianca Belair for the WWE Raw Women's Championship ends in a no-contest. During the match, a man in a black Uncle Howdy mask stares down Alexa Bliss on the outside. As Alexa goes up top after bringing Bianca back into the ring, she sees another person in a black Uncle Howdy mask. The TitanTron then glitches, and Bray Wyatt's symbol can be seen as Alexa starts getting headaches before attacking the referee. Alexa Bliss then mercilessly attacks Bianca Belair before throwing her into the ring steps. Bianca is busted open, and Alexa hits Bianca with a DDT into the steps before leaving. A stretcher has to be brought out for Bianca.

It is announced that Bianca Belair is currently being evaluated and recieving medical attention.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Austin Theory. Theory says his confidence is at an all-time high as 2023 will be his year like 2022 was, then brags about his actions towards Seth "Freakin'" Rollins two weeks ago while declaring himself the present and Rollins the past. He says he has all the cards and that he is outplaying Rollins on every turn, and that his forever reign is just beginning.

Before the next match, Elias says he will smash his guitar across Solo Sikoa's face and that Solo will find out that WWE stands for "Walk With Elias." Elias is about to perform a pre-fight song before Solo makes his entrance.

Solo Sikoa beats Elias in a Music City Street Fight with a Spinning Solo into a piano after Hardy gets in the ring and hits Solo in the back with his own guitar to no effect.

The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Sami Zayn) beat Kevin Owens and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) after Solo Sikoa shows up and distracts Owens. After the match, all four members of The Bloodline gang up on Kevin Owens. Solo Sikoa gets the chair, and Sami Zayn takes it only for Sheamus and Drew McIntyre to suddenly show up and attack Solo and Sami. Sheamus and Drew McIntyre then brawl with The Usos and come out on top.

It is announced that "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles has suffered a broken ankle during a house show in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Dexter Lumis beats Chad Gable by countering a pinfall attempt with one of his own after Otis goes after Dexter only to run into the ring post.

We see a video package of "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' return to WWE in 2022 and his road to recovery.

Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky) head to the ring. Bayley brags about beating Becky Lynch and says that she did it all by herself, then says that she has beaten everyone before Becky Lynch shows up. Becky says Bayley speaks like she invented the wheel, but she has been on a hamster wheel since her return before calling her a liar and a fraud who cannot do anything by herself. She says it took Bayley years and years to get out of someone else's shadow, but it only took one year to get back in one, then says Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai are doing all the work while Bayley gets all the glory and says it is only a matter of time before someone turns on someone else. Becky says she does not get mad, she gets better, then says that she and Bayley can end everything tonight, but Bayley refuses, saying she has already beaten Becky fair and square. Bayley prefers that Becky face Dakota and Iyo in a tag team match with a partner of her choice, but Becky decides to take her chances in a two-on-one handicap match instead.

Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky) beat Becky Lynch in a two-on-one handicap match that turns into a tag team match when "Michin" Mia Yim shows up and becomes Becky Lynch's tag team partner. Bayley gets involved by putting Dakota Kai's foot on the rope during a Mia Yim pinfall attempt, and while Becky attacks Bayley, Iyo Sky hits Mia Yim with Over The Moonsault for the win.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Rollins says 2023 is looking a lot like 2022, but as long as he is here, Monday nights belong to him, and in just a few minutes, so will the United States Championship, and as good as Austin Theory is, he will never be him.

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jimmie Allen is seen in the crowd.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Alexa Bliss, who says that she has gained control over Bianca's headspace and that Bianca knows the only threat is her, and now, the Raw Women's Championship belongs to her.

We hear from Dominik Mysterio, who says that sadness is not a bad feeling. He then says the cold emptiness from being in a prison cell is bad, but he has survived a prison cell and that he is just getting started as he puts a toothpick in his mouth.

We see a vignette for Bronson Reed.

Austin Theory retains the WWE United States Championship against Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. During the match, Rollins gets shoved into the referee, knocking the referee down. A second referee shows up after Rollins hits the Pedigree, but Theory kicks out. Soon after this, Theory nearly runs Rollins into the second referee, then hits a low blow and a chop block before nailing Rollins with the A-Town Down to retain.

This week on Raw Talk: Sami Zayn! The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley)! Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis)!

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 12, 2022

Before the next match, Becky Lynch attacks Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai before chasing them throw the crowd to the back. After Alexa Bliss makes her entrance, Bianca Belair shows up to watch the next match from ringside.

Alexa Bliss beats Bayley to become #1 contender for the WWE Raw Women's Championship after Bianca Belair rats Bayley out for removing a middle turnbuckle and catching a punch meant for Alexa Bliss but refusing not to hit Bayley. This allows Alexa to drop kick Bayley into the exposed turnbuckle to hit Twisted Bliss and get the win. After the match, Alexa goes for a hug with Bianca Belair, but goes for Sister Abigail after Bray Wyatt's butterfly symbol appears on the TitanTron. Alexa snaps out of it and awkwardly walks to the back.

In footage from earlier today, Byron Saxton interviews Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis). Gable says he can play Angle's game and that Angle is a dinosaur who cannot hang in the ring anymore and a fossil who must resort to parlor tricks. As The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, "Michin" Mia Yim) show up laughing, Gable wants to see what is so funny. When AJ Styles says that Karl Anderson sent a video of what happened to Alpha Academy last week from Japan, Gable calls Styles a fossil and says people only talk about how good Styles used to be. AJ Styles takes this as a challenge and tells Gable to put on gear that doesn't smell like cottage cheese or Otis' beard, then Luke Gallows tells Alpha Academy they stink before calling them nerds.

We see a video package chronicling Austin Theory's current run as WWE United States Champion.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Chad Gable.

Backstage, Johnny Gargano and Dexter Lumis decide what to do with the money they got from The Miz as well as the JBL Poker Invitational. Candice LeRae shows up and wishes them luck before her match, then says they have everything they need. Gargano has an idea.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Akira Tozawa and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Montez Ford says they came to Tozawa's aid after salt was poured into the wound after a tough loss. Tozawa interrupts them and says "We want the smoke" before drinking from his Solo cup and yelling. The Street Profits join in the yelling before the three of them head to the ring.

The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio) beats Akira Tozawa and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) in a six-man tag match.

Johnny Gargano and Dexter Lumis head to the merchandise table and buy virtually everything, then head to the ring to give the merchandise away. As they head to the ring, Lumis hands a teddy bear to a young boy. After the commercial break, Dexter Lumis and Johnny Gargano show up with merchandise. Gargano talksa bout all he is thankful as Lumis tosses free merchandise into the crowd. At one point, Johnny Gargano fires a T-Shirt deep into the crowd with a T-shirt gun, then The Miz shows up in disguise and takes his bag of money back only to run into WWE official Adam Pearce, who makes him return the money. The Miz gets in the ring and tells Lumis, Gargano and Pearce that this is his money. Lumis goes to get his axe, but Pearce stops Lumis and demands Miz give the money back, but Miz says he will do anything to get his money back, including winning a rematch with Lumis. After Gargano calls The Miz "Mike," much to Miz's chagrin, he tells Miz that Lumis is willing to have the rematch for the money next week if Pearce is okay with it, and that hte rematch will be a ladder match. Gargano then says that the winner must grab both bags of money to win the match, but The Miz mentions that he has no cash and that Maryse controls his bank accounts and gives him an allowance. Miz reluctantly throws the merchandise into the crowd.

Bayley briefly watches from the announce table for the next match.

Iyo Sky beats Candice LeRae.

It is announced that Matt Riddle has suffered damage to his trachea during his last appearance on Raw.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Kevin Owens, who says Solo Sikoa is a very dangerous man, then Elias shows up. He says that The Bloodline took Sami from Owens and that they took Matt Riddle from him and that he wants Owens in his corner. Owens brings up the whole ordeal with Ezekiel from earlier in the year and how Elias hit in the head with a guitar afterwards, but Elias says he needs Owens. Owens is flabbergasted.

Before the next match, Elias honors Matt Riddle for his unmatched love for his music as well as his talent as a professional wrestler before saying that Riddle knew the universal truth that WWE stands for "Walk With Elias." He says that it was Riddle's dream to perform with him in this ring, then admits that Riddle won him over as he looks back at the bongos that Riddle carried. He then unrolls a piece of paper with lyrics Riddle wanted to perform. Elias puts Riddle's lyrics to music, but when he goes into the guitar solo, Solo Sikoa makes his way to the ring.

Solo Sikoa beats Elias. After the match, Solo Sikoa attacks Elias again at the behest of Sami Zayn, then Sami holds Elias up so Solo can hit Elias in the throat with the Samoan Spike. When Elias puts his hand on Owens' shoulder, Owens also hits him with a Stunner.

We see a video package of the history of Tribute To The Troops' twenty-year history narrated by John Cena.

We see pictures of The Miz posing with fans while dressed as an elf.

Rhea Ripley beats Asuka following the distraction from Dominik Mysterio putting Rhea's foot on the bottom rope to break the Asuka Lock, which leads to Asuka spitting blue mist into Dominik's face. This distraction allows Rhea Ripley to hit the Riptide for the win.

Backstage, Dominik Mysterio gets treated for the blue mist in the trainer's room.

Backstage, we hear from Dolph Ziggler, who says that the WWE United States Championship is more than a workhorse title and that Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley are going to war for a chance at a great championship. He says Austin Theory has gone far in a short time, but he is only a champion on paper and snaps when people call him "a kid." He says that he must put the title over his shoulder and put in the work, and that his arrogance will be his downfall.

We see a video package for Bobby Lashley.

We see more pictures of The Miz posing with fans while dressed as an elf.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats Bobby Lashley to become #1 contender for the WWE United States Championship. During the match, Rollins nearly runs Lashley into the referee as he tries to escape the Hurt Lock, and the ref sprains his ankle as he gets out of the ring. Lashley hits the Spear on Rollins afterwards, but cannot get the three-count due to the referee taking slightly longer to get into the ring to count the pinfall due to the sprained ankle. Lashley argues with the referee, then goes for another Spear only for Rollins to counter with the Pedigree for the pin and the win. After the match, Lashley confronts the ref, and when another referee gets in the ring, Lashley inadvertently hits him. WWE official Adam Pearce confronts Lashley, and when Lashley grabs him and shoves him, Pearce responds by firing Lashley. (The firing would be rescinded by Pearce on social media the following night in a statement in which he apologizes for his own actions yet also states that the situtation will not be taken lightly.)

This week on Raw Talk: The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, "Michin" Mia Yim)! Austin Theory! The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio)!

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 21, 2022

Kevin Owens heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Owens talks about how he joined the men's WarGames Match as the fifth man against The Bloodline, and he did that not because of Sami Zayn, whom he still considers a brother, but because of Roman Reigns. He says it has been two long years since he has faced Roman and that he is going to remind Roman who he is: the guy who took him to the limit three limits and would have ended his Universal title run had it not been for The Bloodline. Owens says he also plans to take out The Bloodline so he can kick Roman's ass and take his title. He then says he was extended an invitation by Sheamus' team on SmackDown and could not turn it down, then says he has returned the favor and is not here alone before The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch) head to the ring through the crowd. Drew McIntyre is right behind as they do so, and the four of them jump the barricade one by one and enter the ring. Sheamus says there is "a banger cookin' in the stove" as Saturday will be one of the biggest matches in WWE history in the men's WarGames Match. Drew McIntyre says he remembers a time before The Bloodline held the titles hostage, then says that everything will change on Saturday as their team is ready to tear The Bloodline apart. Suddenly, The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) show up, and Rhea Ripley says the only thing people will be talking about after Saturday is how many women she destroys, then tells Sheamus' team that they are lost and are on the show that they run. Damian Priest says that tonight is not "play night" and to go back to SmackDown. Dominik Mysterio tells Sheamus' team to also say hello to his "deadbeat dad," then Finn Balor says he is here to collect and that he hopes The Bloodline wins. He also says that The Judgment Day will not be so nice if they show up on Raw again. Sheamus tells Finn Balor he does not respect as he is the sort of "plastic patty" that he has come to despite. Finn Balor says even salt looks like sugar and that he is "one salty Irish bastard." Sheamus says he has no problem facing Finn Balor one-on-one, but proposes The Judgment Day face The Brawling Brutes. The Judgment Day accepts. Both teams brawl in the ring, but The Brawling Brutes quickly come out on top.

Kevin Owens guests on commentary for the next match.

The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch) beat The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio). During the match The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) and Mia Yim - now known officially as Michin, despite repeatedly being called "Mia Yim" by Corey Graves - show up to watch the match from the stage. After the match, Damian Priest and Finn Balor brawl with The Brawling Brutes, then Gallows kicks Priest in the head. Finn Balor is frozen in the middle of the ring when Kevin Owens appears behind him and hits him with the Stunner.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Johnny Gargano. Gargano says The Miz realized he could not beat him last week, so he has challenged him to a rematch tonight. As for Dexter Lumis, he wants The Miz to do the right thing and pay Dexter Lumis, but both men have agreed to handle their own business and Gargano wants The Miz one-on-one.

Before the next match, The Miz says he would love to have a rematch, but he injured his right hand while making a TikTok video by slicing his hand through a cactus. He then says the cactus did not survive, but he will and he will beat Dexter Lumis. He then says that since he could not compete and because Johnny Gargano wants to put on a show, he has found a suitable opponent: Omos.

Omos beats Johnny Gargano.

Seth "Freakin'" Rollins is interviewed. Rollins says he has never felt better despite events from recent weeks, then reminds everyone that he asked for a Triple Threat Match for the United States title because he wanted to kill two birds with one stone. He says that one only survives a wild Bobby Lashley if one is prepared, and that while Austin Theory has lost everything and is more dangerous than ever, he is still the stupidest person on the face of the earth. He then goes on to say that Theory is stupid for jumping him from behind last week and trying to beat him at his own game, which he says does not work well for anyone. He then tells Theory to call Cody Rhodes and ask if picking a fight with him is a good idea, then says that the Triple Threat Match is going to be a war with three men who do not like each other going at it and ready to snap at any second. Rollins says he has dealt with brutes like Lashley and that he knows Theory because he was once like Theory, then asks what Theory and Lashley will do to prepare for him. He then says that regardless, he will walk out as United States Champion. Meanwhile, Theory is watching from backstage. Theory says nobody understands him and that hitting rock bottom is the best thing to happen to him, as he is not the kid he was once and is a new man who will be taken seriously, and after Saturday, the business will know what time it is. He says the disrespect ends here, and anyone who steps up gets sent home. Theory tells Lashley and Rollins to watch what he does to Mustafa Ali tonight, as it is a preview of what will happen at Survivor Series.

Austin Theory beats Mustafa Ali. After the match, Bobby Lashley shows up on the TitanTron and tells Austin Theory to stay in the ring so they can give the fans a preview of Survivor Series. After the commercial break, Bobby Lashley shows up and says he is surprised Austin Theory is still in the ring, then says that Theory will not stand in his way of the United States Championship even after he could not get the job done. Theory says he would be United States Championship if it were not for Lashley, then says he remembers Brock Lesnar kicking Lashley's ass before Seth Rollins beat Lashley for the title and Lashley lost to Lesnar again. He then says that Lashley is not getting in the ring with the same kid he faced and that he will walk into the ring Saturday and become United States Champion, and that there is nothing Lashley or Rollins can do about it. Lashley then says that there is no way Theory is walking out of the ring tonight before both men brawl. Theory hits Lashley with a chair, but it has no effect, and Theory runs through the crowd to the back while Lashley gives chase. Theory pushes a hurt Ali into Lashley, then Ali hits Lashley thinking Lashley attacked him before Lashley puts him in the Hurt Lock on the stage.

Elias and Matt Riddle beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis).

Backstage, JBL and Baron Corbin are playing poker and making fun of Albany, New York when Drew McIntyre shows up. JBL says that Corbin would have beaten McIntyre with him in his corner and that Roman Reigns will get his hands on McIntyre on Saturday. McIntyre then proposes they put that theory to the test and challenges Corbin to a match. Corbin says they can settle things right here, right now, and McIntyre says that he respects his elders, he does not respect Corbin, and hits Corbin with a cheap shot.

Drew McIntyre beats Baron Corbin after Akira Tozawa, now with blonde hair and his previous, non-ninja wrestling gear, shows up, steals JBL's hat and runs through the crowd.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) Styles says that emotions are running high as he and Finn Balor were close, but he has realized that The O.C. is his family and that this must come to an end. He says that he will give Finn Balor the beating he deserves and it will be phenomenal. Finn Balor then shows up and says that he is not the bad guy; he is worse and he is the devil, and when once dances with the devil, one never dances again. The rest of The Judgment Day (Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) attacks The O.C., starting a backstage brawl. Security shows up as the brawl escalates outside of the arena.

Before the next match, Bianca Belair says that her, Asuka and Alexa Bliss' war with Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky) will come to an end at WarGames, and while she has won the battle, she has not won the war, and she cannot win it alone. She says that her team will win and that Asuka will give them the advantage. Alexa says she is ready for war and ready to throw Bayley in the trash where she belongs. Asuka says they are ready for war, but nobody is ready for them. Bianca says to wait and see who her team's fifth member is, and Asuka says Rhea Ripley is not ready for her. Bianca then says that when she makes her decision this Friday on SmackDown, nobody will be disappointed. Rhea Ripley shows up with Damage CTRL and Nikki Cross, and Bayley says that Bianca's team is either stalling or having a hard time finding somebody else who likes her, as nobody respects Bianca. Bayley brags about what has happened to Mia Yim as well as how Damage CTRL have gotten the upper hand, but Asuka tells her to shut up so that she and Rhea can fight. Rhea Ripley tells Asuka that she will eradicate her.

Rhea Ripley beats Asuka in a WarGames Advantage Match to give her team a one-person advantage in the women's WarGames Match. After the match, both WarGames teams brawl around the ring, then Mia Yim shows up and fights Rhea Ripley. After this, Asuka takes everybody out with a cross body from the top rope. Officials show up to check on everybody, then the show ends with a run-down of the Survivor Series card.

This week on Raw Talk: Austin Theory! Elias! Drew McIntyre!

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!