WWE Monday Night RAW Results 1/29/24
Amalie Arena
Tampa Bay, Florida
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Commentators: (Michael Cole & Pat McAfee)
Ring Announcer: Samantha Irvin
Transcription by Josh Lopez
CM Punk & Drew McIntyre Segment
CM Punk: I came real close Saturday night, and I felt like I hand it in the palm of my hand. And I’m not mad at anybody, really. I’m not mad at Cody Rhodes. I actually would like to take this time off the top, to say congratulations to Cody. A lot of the times in this business, it’s not about what you deserve, it’s about what you’ve earned. And he’s earned it, he’s busted his ass. I hope he goes to WrestleMania in Philadelphia, and he finishes his story. Going back-to-back in the Royal Rumble is a hell of an accomplishment. It’s kinda like your Tampa Bay Lightning going back-to-back winning the cup. And while I came close, close doesn’t count in this business. Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. And I never believed in luck, but I feel a little bit unlucky. In the course of the Rumble, I tore my right tricep. And as much as I tried and I asked, maybe I can tape it. Maybe I can make it to the Elimination Chamber, and I can try to win that and I can get my main event of WrestleMania, but it’s just not in the cards. And I don’t want anybody to feel sorry for me. Because when I think about this situation, and how much it bums me out.
And how much I have talked from the highest mountains about how my goal and my dream ever since I was a little kid was to main event WrestleMania, you know, maybe it’s just not ever gonna happen. And I don’t want anybody to feel sorry for me because, realistically, is this a problem? I have a friend named Chad Gilbert who I think about a lot. Every day, I think about this kid because I love him to death. And he’s got cancer and he’s had it real bad for a long time. He’s got a beautiful wife, a beautiful daughter named Lilly. And I’ll go visit him and I’ll sit with him while he gets his chemotherapy. And he’s always in a good mood, and he’s never down about it, and it’s soul crushing. That’s a fight. This just a flesh wound. When I say, best in the world, it doesn’t mean because I always win. I lose more often than I win. You guys see me fight in the UFC? Yeah, not great. But I had a dream, and I had an opportunity, and I was asked, do you want to do this?
And I said yes because it scared the crap out of me. It scared me as much as coming back after ten years. After ten years of not being in a place that I never wanted to leave in the first place, but I had to. It scared me. WrestleMania scares me. It’s a goal that might haunt me for the rest of my life, but this is just a bump in the road. Best In The World is those people who fight things like cancer. People who put their lives on the line, like Matt Flanagan in Chicago, who’s a firefighter, people who help other people. Now me, I just happen to entertain you. And for some reason, you people love me. And I promise I’m gonna keep doing it until the wheels fall off. This is a bump in the road. It is adversity, and I have overcome adversity countless times in the past. I do not focus on those who are negative. I do not focus on those who tell me I can’t. I’m not tall enough, I’m not big enough, you got stupid hair, you got the wrong tattoos, none of that matters. Because each and every single one of you, every single day, wake up, and your teachers, and your garbage men, and it doesn’t matter what you do, because you wake up and you keep going. You put food on your family’s table, and by god, that’s exactly what I’m gonna do. WrestleMania 40, I guess it’s not in the cards, ladies and gentlemen. But I’m a Chicago Cubs fan, and this isn’t the first time, and it won’t be the last time I say this, there’s always next year. I’m going to bust my ass. Not what I was expecting.
Drew McIntyre: I’ve said some terrible things about you since you returned to WWE, and I meant them. You were a terrible person to me in the past. I think you’re a poison to the locker room. But I’m listening to you now, and I could relate to everything you’re saying. I’ve had my dreams taken away from me as well. I was fired from this place. And when I was listening to you talk about your buddy Chad, I could relate to that as well. I don’t know what I believe in. I went through some changes recently myself. I’ve never been much of a spiritual person. But I want you to know this. I prayed for this, and it happened. When I got into that Rumble, I targeted you. I violently assaulted you, I could not let you win that thing. Our champion, he’s went down. He’s taken this title as far as he could until his body broke. He’s done a great job. Who’s going to take it to the next level? I couldn’t let it be you. And you eliminated me. I couldn’t sleep that night, and I was so angry with myself. Then I heard the news the next day, and I slept like a baby last night. You won the battle, but you didn’t win the war. Mission accomplished, I exorcised the demon CM Punk. Now, I’m gonna find a way into the World Title Match at WrestleMania, and I’m gonna go to the main event, and I’m gonna live CM Punk’s dream, again. Now, Punk, don’t roll those eyes, look me in the eyes when you speak to me, please.
CM Punk: My heart hurts more than my triceps does. I’m gonna go rehab it. And when I come back, I will main event WrestleMania. But the first check list is you. I’m coming right for you.
McIntyre tries to take a cheap shot at Punk. Punk is throwing haymakers at McIntyre. McIntyre HeadButts Punk. McIntyre stomps on the injured left shoulder of Punk. Sami Zayn storms into the ring to make the save.
– Inside The Judgment Day’s Clubhouse, Rhea Ripley is not fazed by Bayley. Tonight is about sending a message. Will distractions continue to get in the way? Priest says that they’re done with distractions. After tonight, they will show the world how vicious they really are.
First Match: The Judgment Day (c) vs. DIY For The Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship
Damian Priest and Tommaso Ciampa will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Priest backs Ciampa into the turnbuckles. Priest with two forearm smashes. Priest slams Ciampa’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Priest tags in Balor. Balor kicks Ciampa in the gut. Balor punches Ciampa in the back. Balor applies a front face lock. Balor whips Ciampa across the ring. Ciampa ducks a clothesline from Balor. Forearm Exchange. Balor with a hammer elbow. Ciampa ducks another clothesline from Balor. Gargano tags himself in. Ciampa slides under Balor’s legs. Ciampa with a knife edge chop. Gargano clotheslines the back of Balor’s neck. Ciampa with a JawBreaker. Assisted Lariat. DIY clotheslines Priest over the top rope. DIY dumps Balor out of the ring. Stereo Pescado’s to the outside. DIY Pose. Gargano rolls Balor back into the ring. Gargano with a knife edge chop. Gargano tags in Ciampa. Gargano with a leaping back elbow smash. Ciampa scores the elbow knockdown. Balor exits the ring. Ciampa runs after Balor. Balor tags in Priest. Ciampa kicks Priest in the gut. Balor responds with a clubbing blow. Priest dumps Ciampa face first on the ring apron. Priest rolls Ciampa back into the ring. Priest tags in Balor. Priest thrust kicks the midsection of Ciampa. Balor kicks Ciampa in the chest. Priest with a Mid-Kick. Balor drops Ciampa with The Scissors Kick for a two count.
Balor applies a rear chin lock. Balor applies a front face lock. Ciampa tags in Gargano, but the referee was distracted by Priest. Priest with a Spinning Roundhouse Kick. Balor hooks the outside leg for a two count. Balor tags in Priest. Priest rocks Ciampa with a forearm smash. Priest talks smack to Ciampa. Ciampa is displaying his fighting spirit. Priest stops Ciampa in his tracks. Ciampa with The Sunset Flip for a two count. Priest floors Ciampa with The Rolling Elbow. Priest tags in Balor. Ciampa is throwing haymakers at Balor. Balor ducks a clothesline from Ciampa. Balor goes for The Slop Drop, but Ciampa counters with The Reverse DDT. Ciampa tags in Gargano. Gargano with an Apron Enzuigiri. Gargano clotheslines Balor. Gargano scores the forearm knockdown. Gargano with a Corner Dropkick. Running Dropkick/Bulldog Combination. Balor launches Gargano over the top rope. Gargano with a shoulder block. Gargano SuperKicks Priest. Gargano hits The Slingshot Spear for a two count. Balor catches Gargano in mid-air. Balor with The Slop Drop for a two count. Balor tags in Priest. Double Irish Whip. Ciampa pulls Balor out of the ring. Gargano rolls Priest over for a two count. Gargano tags in Ciampa.
Gargano avoids The Stinger Splash. Assisted Shiranui for a two count. Priest denies The Fairy Tale Ending. Priest with a Back Body Drop. Priest kicks Gargano off the apron. Priest with a leaping back elbow smash. Priest tags in Balor. Balor with a Slingshot Foot Stomp. Balor tags in Priest. BackBreaker/Running Leg Drop Combination for a two count. Ciampa denies The South Of Heaven Chokeslam. Priest with a Tombstone Slam for a two count. Priest dumps Gargano out of the ring. Priest tags in Balor. Priest goes for The South Of Heaven Chokeslam, but Ciampa lands back on his feet. Balor gets crotched on the top turnbuckle. Ciampa decks Priest with a back elbow smash. Gargano nails Priest with The One Final Beat. Ciampa with The Avalanche Air Raid Crash for a two count. Ciampa tags in Gargano. DIY connects with Meeting In The Middle for a two count. Priest with a forearm smash in mid-air. Gargano lands The Suicide Dive. Balor with an inside cradle for a two count. Balor drops Gargano with The SlingBlade. Balor with The Shotgun Dropkick. Gargano avoids The Coupe De Grace.
Stereo Gargano Escapes. Priest dumps Ciampa on Gargano’s back to break up the submission. Balor tags in Priest. Priest knocks Ciampa off the apron. Gargano denies The Razor’s Edge. Gargano tags in Ciampa. Ciampa ducks a clothesline from Priest. Ciampa with The Rolling Elbow. Ciampa tees off on Priest. Gargano and Balor are trading back and forth shots. The referee is losing control of this match. Balor with The Overhead Kick. Ciampa responds with a Running Knee Strike. Priest SuperKicks Ciampa to the floor. Priest goes for The Razor’s Edge, but Ciampa lands back on his feet. Priest catches Gargano in mid-air. Priest with The Lifting Flatliner into the announce table. Ciampa with an inside cradle for a two count. Priest clotheslines Ciampa. Priest tags in Balor. Priest delivers The Razor’s Edge. Balor plants Ciampa with The Coupe De Grace to pickup the victory. After the match, Priest calls out R-Truth. Truth talks about The Judgment Day being a family. Priest says that Truth is not part of the family. He likes Truth, that’s why he’s not going to be the one to do this. JD McDonagh viciously beats down Truth. The Miz storms into the ring, but the numbers game catches up to him.
Winner: Still Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, The Judgment Day via Pinfall
Second Match: Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark vs. Chelsea Green & Piper Niven
Zoey Stark and Piper Niven will start things off. Niven levels Stark with The Body Avalanche. Niven clotheslines Stark. Stark decks Niven with a JawBreaker. Niven responds with a back elbow smash. Baszler kicks Niven in the back. Stark drops Niven with The Spinning Heel Kick. Stark tags in Baszler. Baszler punches Niven in the back. Baszler transitions into a ground and pound attack. Baszler stomps on the left elbow of Niven.
Baszler applies The Kimura Lock. Niven goes for a Bodyslam, but Baszler lands back on her feet. Niven backs Baszler into the turnbuckles. Green and Stark are tagged in. Green slides under Stark’s legs. Green with a drop toe hold into the middle rope. Green escapes The Kirifuda Clutch. Green avoids The Missile Dropkick. Green drops Stark with The Zig Zag for a two count. Baszler pulls Niven off the ring apron. Stark connects with The Z360 to pickup the victory.
Winner: Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark via Pinfall
Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins Segment
Cody Rhodes: So, Tampa Bay, what do we want to talk about? You know, I had something in mind to say, first, in response to my own question, but on the way out here, I heard something for the very first time that just music to my ears. Samantha, can you do me the honor of saying it one more time? Thank you. Wow, we got a lot of folks in here tonight. I know that you come to Monday Night Raw, you come to WWE Live, to SmackDown, to the PLE’s, and the expectation is on us to give you the very best action, the best three hours of your life to escape from any worries that you might have. But often, I don’t think people realize how so times we need to escape, too. The last 48 hours of my life, outside of here, has been rather challenging. Everything is good, all is well. But on Saturday, you will never know how much I needed you. I am endlessly grateful for that, but let’s get to it. Let’s make WrestleMania 40, official.
Seth Rollins: You know, Cody, Tampa Bay is right, you do deserve it, man. And I say that because, you and I, we haven’t always seen eye to eye. But over the past year, I think we developed a mutual respect for each other. So, from man-to-man, back-to-back Royal Rumbles, congratulations, that’s special, it really is. But I’m going to be real with you, right now, my friend. I’m going to be real with you. Glasses are coming off. If you choose to fight Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, you’re making a mistake. I think you should fight me instead. Tampa, I understand your concerns, I get it. All I’m asking is for you to hear me out. I watched you at the Royal Rumble Press Conference, you said, unequivocally, that you were the guy. And I’m not trying to be a jerk right now, but you’re not the guy. Roman Reigns is not even the guy anymore. I’m the guy. I’m the guy, and this, the World Heavyweight Championship is the title in WWE. Alright, we’re getting there. Now, last year, you win the Rumble, makes perfect sense to go after Roman Reigns, but that’s when there was only one champion. The landscape has changed. And I get it, every single day, all you’ve thought about, for the last year is, Roman, Roman, Roman.
I get it, I understand it. But, man, you’ve been with me on this ride. Since I won this title, you have been on the road with me, making town after town, city after city. And on all of those shows, who is there in the main event, because it’s sure as hell wasn’t Roman Reigns. And what title was I defending in those main events? Because it’s sure as hell wasn’t the WWE Championship, it was the World Heavyweight Title. And do you know why, do you remember why this title came to be? It was because every single one of these people was sick and tired of Roman Reigns, they were sick and tired of him showing up every other week, then every other month, then every six months, never defending the title, cheating to win every single time he had an opportunity to be an honorable man. This title is our title. This is title is for us, it is by us, and we have built this title up, through broken bones, through a broken back, through a blown-out knee. We have, all of us, you included, we have level the playing field with the World Heavyweight Championship. So, we don’t need to pretend like Roman Reigns is the god, because he’s not.
We don’t need to pretend that Roman Reigns is on some untouchable pedestal. Hell, we don’t need Roman Reigns at all. So, I got to ask you, man, what title do you want? Do you want the Hollywood title? The Hulk Hogan Title? The one for posers and frauds? The people who politic their way to the top? Or do you want the Dusty Rhodes Title? Do you want the workhorse championship, the blue-collar championship, because that’s what the World Heavyweight Championship means. It’s about who is the very best between these ropes. Now, I can ask Dusty, you know, I can say which title would Dusty rather had, but we both know the answer to that. And the truth is, it doesn’t really matter, because it’s not about him, it hasn’t been about him for a long time. This is about you. This is about you and your decision. And I don’t need an answer right now. What I want is for you to think about this, because it is the biggest decision you will ever make in your entire life. And what I want to know is what’s in here? What kind of man do you want to be?
Cody Rhodes: Seth, I have an insane amount of respect for you. And this is the last thing I woke up thinking that we would be talking about, what I would be thinking about. But let me tell you this, I’ll think about it.
Third Match: Jey Uso vs. Bronson Reed
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Reed backs Jey into the turnbuckles. Jey ducks a clothesline from Reed. Jey is throwing haymakers at Reed. Reed with a Leaping Body Block. Reed with Two HeadButts. Reed follows that with repeated corner clotheslines. Reed with a short-arm clothesline. Reed punches Jey in the back. Reed poses for the crowd. Reed with a straight right hand. Reed punches Jey in the chest. Reed whips Jey across the ring. Jey holds onto the ropes. Jey dumps Reed out of the ring. Jey lands The Suicide Dive. Reed sends Jey face first into the steel ring post. Jey side steps Reed into the ring post. Jey with three haymakers. Jey ducks a clothesline from Reed. Reed scores the elbow knockdown. Reed flees his muscles. Reed with a Leaping Elbow Drop. Reed applies the cravate. Jey continues to throw haymakers at Reed. Reed HeadButts Jey. Reed stands on Jey’s chest. The referee admonishes Reed. Reed uses the middle rope to choke Jey.
Reed with a straight right hand. Reed whips Jey back first into the turnbuckles. Reed hammers down on the back of Jey’s neck. Reed is mauling Jey in the corner. Reed mocks Jey. Reed nails Jey with The Running Hip Attack. Reed applies a rear chin lock. Jey is displaying his fighting spirit. Jey uppercuts Reed. Reed launches Jey over the top rope. Jey with an Apron Enzuigiri. Jey with a Flying Crossbody Block for a two count. Jey thrust kicks the midsection of Reed. Jey with a drop-down uppercut. Reed blocks a boot from Jey. Reed swats away The Spinning Enzuigiri. Reed with a Senton Splash for a two count. Jey avoids The Rain Maker. Jey with Three SuperKicks for a two count. Reed has Jey perched on the top turnbuckle. Jey blocks The SuperPlex. Jey HeadButts Reed. Jey sends Reed crashing into the canvas. Reed avoids The Uso Splash. Reed hits The Death Valley Driver for a two count. Jey denies The Samoan Drop. Reed levels Jey with The Body Avalanche. Reed goes for The Tsunami, but Jey ducks out of the way. Jey SuperKicks Reed. Jey delivers The Spear. Jey connects with The Uso Splash to pickup the victory.
Winner: Jey Uso via Pinfall
– Andrade informs Adam Pearce that he will be signing with Raw. Nick Aldis tells Pearce that he’s looking forward to bringing Bron Breakker to the blue brand.
– Jackie Redmond had a backstage interview with Becky Lynch. What’s Plan B? She let a lot of people down on Saturday, including herself. The only way I stay down is by giving up, and that’s not true to her nature. Plan B is to train harder, think smarter, fight dirtier. Above all, she won’t stop until she brings the title back to the main event that it deserves.
GUNTHER Promo
Kofi, I want to speak firmly to you. Good on you for challenging me. Because of tonight, you’re about to have the biggest fight of your career. You’re fighting for your name, you’re fighting for your legacy, you’re fighting for every accomplishment you’ve ever made. You will remember this night for the rest of your life. But I, after tonight, I will forget about you. So, here’s my advice, leave it all out there in the ring tonight. Because when I’m done with you, nobody will be speaking about you anymore. And I will carry on being the longest reigning and greatest Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion of all-time. Good luck, Kofi.
Fourth Match: GUNTHER (c) vs. Kofi Kingston For The WWE Intercontinental Championship
Kofi starts things off with a flying forearm smash. Kofi is throwing haymakers at Gunther. Kofi transitions into a corner mount. Gunther powers out of the corner. Kofi ducks under a chop from Gunther. Gunther with a Tilt-A-Whirl BackBreaker. Gunther applies The Boston Crab. Gunther stomps on Kofi’s chest. Gunther with a clubbing blow in the ropes. Kofi thrust kicks the midsection of Gunther. Kofi with a forearm smash. Gunther answers with a knife edge chop. Gunther punches Kofi in the back. Gunther repeatedly kicks Kofi in the back. Gunther drops his weight on Kofi’s back. Kofi with two forearm smashes. Gunther answers with a double sledge. Kofi scores the ankle pick. Gunther stomps on Kofi’s face. Chop Exchange. Gunther kicks Kofi out of the ring. Following a snap mare takeover, Gunther kicks Kofi in the back. Gunther with a pinpoint elbow strike across the nose of Kofi.
Gunther talks smack to Kofi. Kofi fights from underneath. Kofi HeadButts Gunther. Gunther slaps Kofi in the chest. Gunther repeatedly whips Kofi back first into the turnbuckles. Kofi uses his feet to create separation. Gunther bodyslams Kofi. Gunther is playing mind games with Kofi. Gunther with two uppercuts. Second Chop Exchange. Gunther sends Kofi to the corner. Kofi with forearm shivers. Kofi HeadButts Gunther. Kofi kicks Gunther in the face. Kofi with a Pendulum Kick. Gunther catches Kofi in mid-air. Gunther with a BackBreaker. Gunther reapplies The Boston Crab. Kofi grabs the bottom rope which forces the break. Gunther kicks Kofi in the ribs. Gunther with a blistering chop. Gunther poses for the crowd. Kofi with two heel kicks. Gunther responds with a Snap German Suplex. Kofi avoids The Rolling Elbow. Kofi with a knee lift. Kofi with two chops. Kofi dropkicks Gunther.
Gunther applies The Sleeper Hold. Gunther goes for a PowerBomb, but Kofi counters with a Hurricanrana to the floor. Gunther catches Kofi in mid-air. Gunther dumps Kofi neck first on the ring apron. Gunther goes for a PowerBomb, but Kofi counters with a Hurricanrana into the steel ring post. Kofi lands Two Suicide Dives. Kofi ducks under a chop from Gunther. Kofi delivers The Trouble In Paradise. Gunther wisely exits the ring. Kofi kicks Gunther in the ribs. Kofi slams Gunther’s head on the steel ring steps. Kofi tees off on Gunther. Kofi with a Flying Tomahawk Chop off the ringside barricade. Kofi rolls Gunther back into the ring. Kofi with The Flying Leg Drop for a two count. Gunther blocks The Trouble In Paradise. Gunther goes for The Boston Crab, but Kofi rolls him over for a two count. Gunther with a Lariat. Kofi hits The SOS for a two count. Gunther with an Inside Out Lariat. Gunther with The Shotgun Dropkick. Gunther plants Kofi with The PowerBomb to pickup the victory. After the match, Imperium lays out The New Day.
Winner: Still WWE Intercontinental Champion, GUNTHER via Pinfall
– Jackie Redmond had a backstage interview with Sami Zayn. How is Sami managing his emotions going into tonight’s main event? It’s very hard for Sami to sit on the sidelines because of a man who always makes excuses for something. Drew McIntyre is targeting everybody. McIntyre needs a reality check, and he’s the man to give it.
Fifth Match: The Kabuki Warriors vs. Natalya & Tegan Nox
Kairi Sane and Tegan Nox will start things off. Sane is hiding behind the referee. Sane kicks Nox in the gut. Sane applies a side headlock. Nox whips Sane across the ring. Nox scores the ankle pick. Nox rolls Sane over for a one count. Natalya tags herself in. Double Irish Whip. Drop Toe Hold/Low Dropkick Combination for a two count. Natalya goes for a Bodyslam, but Sane lands back on her feet. Sane pulls Natalya down to the mat. Sane tags in Asuka. Assisted Boot Wash. Natalya drives Asuka face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Natalya tags in Nox. Nox with rapid fire haymakers. Asuka reverses out of the irish whip from Nox. Nox dives over Asuka. Nox with a Running Uppercut. Nox with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Nox follows that with a Back Senton Splash. Nox ducks a clothesline from Sane. Stereo PK’s. Nox kicks Sane out of the ring. Kabuki Warriors regains control of the match during the commercial break. Double Irish Whip. Sane drops down on the canvas. Asuka with a Mid-Kick. Sane with an Axe Kick. Asuka follows that with a Running Bulldog. Sane with a basement dropkick. Sane with two overhand chops. Sane repeatedly stomps on Nox’s chest. Sane tags in Asuka.
Asuka toys around with Nox. Asuka rocks Nox with a forearm smash. Nox decks Sane with a back elbow smash. Nox is displaying her fighting spirit. Nox drops Asuka with The Big Boot. Nox dumps Sane out of the ring. Nox ducks a clothesline from Asuka. Nox goes for a Step Up Enzuigiri, but Asuka counters with The Ankle Lock. Sane pulls Natalya off the ring apron. Nox rolls Asuka over for a two count. Nox dodges The Spinning Back Fist. Nox HeadButts Asuka. Nox with a Running Uppercut. Nox tags in Natalya. Natalya is throwing haymakers at Asuka. Natalya with Two Snap Vertical Suplex’s. Natalya tees off on Asuka. Natalya with a Release German Suplex. Natalya drops Asuka with The Discus Lariat. Natalya goes for The Sharpshooter, but Sane gets in the way. Sane blocks The PK. Sane drives Nox face first into the apron. Natalya with a Baseball Slide Dropkick. Natalya avoids The Running Hip Attack. Natalya with an inside cradle for a two count. Asuka delivers The Roundhouse Kick. Asuka tags in Sane. Kabuki Warriors connects with their Insane Elbow/Reverse DDT Combination to pickup the victory.
Winner: The Kabuki Warriors via Pinfall
– Katana Chance & Kayden Carter inform Jackie Redmond that they will be getting their tag team title rematch next week.
Bayley, Rhea Ripley and Nia Jax Segment
Bayley: Alright, before I get to the nit and gritty, I’m going to give you all a rare opportunity to take a picture of us. I mean, come on, let’s ask yourself, when is the last time that you saw the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, The WWE Women’s Champion, and your Women’s Royal Rumble Winner standing in the ring together? The answer is never, because it’s never been done. This, right here, is history, and it’s all thanks to me. I’ve been telling you idiots, for a year and a half, that Damage CTRL was going to take over, and nobody believed me. Everybody thought that my idea was going to be a flop. Everybody was saying, oh, Bayley wasn’t as good as she used to be, since coming back from injury.
Bayley’s been losing all of her matches. But luckily, I don’t listen to your opinion, because I see the bigger picture. I may not have been in the poster of the Royal Rumble, but I stand here tall, and I stand here proud as your 2024 Women’s Royal Rumble Winner. And in a time when we have the most stacked and talented women’s roster, I came out on top. I beat 29 other women on Saturday. And not only that, but I also beat Rhea Ripley’s precious record, as I was in that match for a total of, Michael, listen, real close, 63 minutes and three seconds. Ding, dong, hello. So, at WrestleMania.
Rhea Ripley: Bayley, you think that you have accomplished something. That’s very cute. You might have beaten my time in the Royal Rumble, but that’s only because I wasn’t in it. And I see that the rest of Damage CTRL has gold. And if you decide to challenge me at WrestleMania, then it’s going to stay that way. You want to know why?
– Nia Jax viciously attacks Ripley from behind.
Nia Jax: Bayley, you can pick Iyo, you can pick anybody else, but Rhea isn’t making it to WrestleMania.
Bayley: Yeah, if you would let me finish, I was going to say that I’m going to make my announcement on Friday, on SmackDown.
Sixth Match: Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn
McIntyre drives Zayn back first into the turnbuckles. Zayn with two knife edge chops. Zayn ducks a clothesline from McIntyre. Zayn scores two right jabs. Zayn with a blistering chop. McIntyre reverses out of the irish whip from Zayn. Zayn holds onto the ropes. Zayn launches McIntyre over the top rope. McIntyre catches Zayn in mid-air. McIntyre flings Zayn over the announce table. McIntyre rolls Zayn back into the ring. McIntyre talks smack to Pat McAfee. Zayn lands The Suicide Dive. Zayn repeatedly slams McIntyre’s head on the announce table. McIntyre kicks Zayn in the gut. McIntyre with a knife edge chop. Zayn drops McIntyre with a MoonSault Press off the ringside barricade. Zayn rolls McIntyre back into the ring. Zayn with heavy bodyshots in the corner. McIntyre reverses out of the irish whip from Zayn. McIntyre kicks the left shoulder of Zayn in mid-air. McIntyre with a straight right hand. McIntyre stomps on Zayn’s face. McIntyre is lighting up Zayn’s chest.
Chop Exchange. McIntyre transitions into a ground and pound attack. Second Chop Exchange. McIntyre punches Zayn. McIntyre puts Zayn on the top turnbuckle. McIntyre delivers another chop. Zayn blocks The Avalanche White Noise. Zayn with clubbing blows to McIntyre’s back. Zayn with The Sunset Flip PowerBomb for a two count. Zayn with three haymakers. McIntyre kicks Zayn in the gut. Zayn blocks The Future Shock DDT. Zayn slaps McIntyre in the chest. Zayn hits The Tornado DDT for a two count. Zayn goes for The Helluva Kick, but McIntyre counters with The Spinebuster for a two count. McIntyre with The SitOut PowerBomb for a two count. McIntyre toys around with Zayn. Zayn with an overhand chop. Zayn sends McIntyre shoulder first into the steel ring post.
Zayn kicks McIntyre in the gut. McIntyre blocks The Blue Thunder Bomb. McIntyre HeadButts Zayn. McIntyre gets crotched on the top turnbuckle. Zayn with The SuperPlex. McIntyre responds with an Inside Out Lariat. McIntyre counters with The Claymore, but Zayn counters with The Blue Thunder Bomb for a two count. McIntyre drives Zayn back first into the turnbuckles. McIntyre with an Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex. McIntyre puts Zayn on his shoulders. McIntyre with The Avalanche White Noise for a two count. McIntyre is playing mind games with Zayn. Zayn with rapid fire haymakers. McIntyre HeadButts Zayn. McIntyre with a running haymaker. Zayn goes for The Helluva Kick, but McIntyre counters with a Low Blow. McIntyre connects with The Claymore to pickup the victory.
Winner: Drew McIntyre via Pinfall
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