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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 5, 2019

WWE acknowledges the recent shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio with a moment of silence and a ten-bell salute.

Samoa Joe suddenly interrupts the show before it can begin, saying he has been wrongly accused of the forklift incident involving Roman Reigns last week and demanding that footage of the incident be replayed. After the footage is replayed, Samoa Joe says that since everyone find it okay to ruin his name, then he will stop the show until he gets the apology he deserves. Suddenly, Becky Lynch shows up.

It is announced that Natalya vs. Becky Lynch for the WWE Raw Women's Championship at SummerSlam is officially a submission match.

Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair beat Natalya and Trish Stratus by disqualification after Charlotte leaves Becky high and dry and Natalya refuses to break the Sharpshooter after Becky grabs the bottom rope. After the match, Trish shoves Natalya off Becky, then Natalya shoves back before leaving.

Andrade beats Rey Mysterio after trying to rip Rey's mask, distracting the referee so that Zelina Vega can hit Rey with a cheap shot that allows Andrade the win.

In footage from the OB/GYN earlier today, Maria Kanellis wants attention on her, and tells Mike he has one job: to protect her, her unborn child and the WWE 24/7 Championship.

In footage from the OB/GYN from earlier today, Maria Kanellis wants Mike Kanellis to "show some testosterone" and protect her and the WWE 24/7 Championship. The doctor ends up being a referee, and Mike is the new WWE 24/7 Champion after Mike's hug ends up being a pinfall attempt. At the waiting room, Carmella and a disguised R-Truth are waiting for Mike, and after R-Truth tosses a baby doll at Mike, R-Truth pins Mike to win the WWE 24/7 Championship.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Becky Lynch, who says that despite the home field advantage that Natalya may have, Natalya will still tap to the Dis-Arm-Her. Meanwhile, Becky says she has gotten people to fall into line and take notice of her by winning, as she gave them no choice and that she was at work while Natalya was on reality television. Becky says she is the one thing that Nataya's career is missing, and that she will give Toronto, Ontario Canada a new hero. Meanwhile, Sarah Schreiber interviews Natalya, who says that Becky won't be able to make her tap with the Dis-Arm-Her as she puts her in the Sharpshooter to become the new Raw Women's Champion.

Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar show up. Heyman asks if Seth Rollins was supposed to be "The Beast Slayer," "The Conqueror's Conqueror," "the architect of the arson that would burn down Suplex City," the hero of a new generation and "Seth Freakin' Rollins" before replaying what happened to Rollins last Monday. Afterwards, Heyman says he dropped to his knees last week and begged an unmerciful beast to show mercy to Rollins, because WWE needs a new hero, but says he just found out moments ago that Rollins is here tonight. He says he does not understand why people cheer for somebody who would go down in a blaze of glory against Lesnar, as it proves Rollins has "more balls than brains." Suddenly, Rollins shows up, limping to the ring with a steel chair. Rollins ambles up the steel steps as Heyman warns Rollins to back away, but Rollins goes after Lesnar, who kicks Rollins in the ribs before attacking him again. As Lesnar keeps attacking Rollins, it soon becomes apparent that Rollins' ribs are in bad shape, and Lesnar eventually hits Rollins with an F-5.

We see footage form during the break where Brock Lesnar runs back in to hit Seth Rollins with another F-5. Afterwards, Rollins grabs the microphone and says it's gotten to the point that he has asked himself if this is worth it. He says he has loved the WWE Universal Championship so much that he has wanted to keep it safe, even to the point that he has gotten beaten up week after week, and for him, the answer is yes. He says that this is all he is, as every second of every day, this is all he has ever wanted and it is all he has got. Rollins says he will be at SummerSlam, and guarantees he will beat Brock Lesnar. Rollins then tries to leave under his own power as he refuses to get on a stretcher.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Kurt Angle, who is suddenly met by Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). The two of them propose they all have some milk, but Angle says he promised his wife he wouldn't do anything too crazy. As they have a toast, Drew McIntyre is nearby. Drew McIntyre tells Kurt Angle to call his match with Cedric Alexander straight down the middle, and threatens to take his boot and crack his skull if he doesn't after reminding him that he beat him with his own ankle lock.

The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat two unnamed opponents. (On YouTube, the opponents are named Jay Alexander and Eric Abraham; the latter of whom is actually Idris Abraham.)

In memory of Harley Race, 1943 - 2019.

Drew McIntyre vs. Cedric Alexander ends with Kurt Angle as special guest referee ends with Bray Wyatt showing up as "The Fiend" and putting the Mandible Claw on Angle.

The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) vs. The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) ends as soon as it begins after "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles gets involved in the match. Suddenly, Ricochet runs in and fends off Gallows and Anderson before fighting Styles.

The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) beat The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) and Ricochet.

Backstage, Samoa Joe finds out that Roman Reigns is coming to the arena, then puts his plan to shut tonight's show down in action.

We look back on Braun Strowman vs. Kane from the January 29, 2018 episode of Raw, courtesy of Progressive.

Samoa Joe shows up. Joe calls out Roman Reigns, saying he is tired of waiting and that he wants Roman to apologize to him. When Roman does not show up, Joe throws a steel chair into the ring and sits on it, holding up the show until Roman apologizes to him in person. He then gives Roman until the count of three to show up, then says he has all night and that all Roman has to do is walk down the ramp unless he is scared to do so. After some waiting, Joe gets word from someone at ringside that Roman is here, and he heads to the back to look for Roman. Joe finds Roman's car in the parking lot, and as Roman gets out, he suddenly darts back into his car as a car tries to hit him.

In footage from during the commercial break, Samoa Joe checks on Roman Reigns and calls for a medic. Eventually, Triple H shows up and checks on Roman.

Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross beat The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce), the team of Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville and The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions!

It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guests are Dolph Ziggler - who will be signing a contract for his and The Miz's match at SummerSlam - and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. Shawn Michaels shows up first, followed by Ziggler, whom Miz calls a pariah. Ziggler says he would be a pariah than anything like Miz (who has no balls) or Shawn (who has no smile), and says Miz will need luck to beat him at SummerSlam, when he finally gets the adulation he deserves and becomes a living, breathing legend after he defeats Miz. Ziggler signs the contract, then The Miz tells Ziggler that it is all on him for not feeling appreciated or adulated, and says he cannot wait to get his hands on him at SummerSlam. He then says that there is some fine print in the contract, and instead of facing The Miz, Ziggler will have to face someone else. Shawn tells Ziggler it's not him, then Goldberg shows up. Ziggler retreats from the ring as Goldberg signs the contract, then Goldberg tells Ziggler he's next. The show ends with Shawn Michaels hitting Ziggler with a superkick.

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