WWE Monday Night RAW Results 1/8/24
Moda Center
Portland, Oregon
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Commentators: (Michael Cole & Wade Barrett)
Ring Announcer: Samantha Irvin
Transcription by Josh Lopez
CM Punk & Drew McIntyre Segment
Drew McIntyre: Alright, that’s enough of that. I have to something to say. Last week’s match with Seth was all or nothing for Drew McIntyre. I didn’t want that title. I needed that title. And as you can see, I don’t have the title. I’ve been replaying the match over in my head. I remember I had the match won when I claymore Seth. I pinned him. I was so overzealous, I put his foot on the bottom rope, and I cost myself the damn match. I’ve been thinking about this all week, and maybe Seth was right, maybe Sami was right. Maybe the only person who’s keeping Drew McIntyre down is Drew McIntyre. If that’s the case, I need to get myself right. I need to get my priorities right. I need to step away from WWE for a while. I’ve been playing this over in my head. Trust me, it wasn’t easy to start feeling this way, this has been the lifelong dream. But up till two days ago, I really felt that way, and I kept replaying the match over and over, again. But then it occurred to me, wait, Drew, that’s not true whatsoever. You didn’t lose straight up. No, no, no, the better man didn’t win. Damian Priest tried to cash in during the match and cost you the World Heavyweight Championship. Priest, why would you cash in during the match? Why didn’t you wait until the match was over, and I was champion, and I have won, and I was weakened, and I was an easy target? You didn’t just screw yourself, you screwed me, too, you idiot. Between Priest, Seth, Sami, Jey Uso, who was moved to Raw because Cody has magical political powers, and CM Punk making his return to wide open arms. actually, maybe I need to revisit this leaving the company thing, maybe I should leave for nine years, then I will get a hero’s reception when I return. Oh, yeah, you can chant my name, you losers.
CM Punk: We are in Piper Country. I’m a little disappointed that you didn’t wear the kilt, but I guess that would’ve been too easy. They might actually like you, and cheer for you, because Rowdy Roddy Piper is a legend. Piper was known for talking. CM Punk was known for talking. Is Drew McIntyre known for talking? But since I’ve been back, Drew, it seems like that’s all you have done. And it might seem a little bit weird coming from the guy who just talks, probably too much, but I thought since I heard my name, I would come out and if you have had anything to say, you could say it to my face. I’ll just stand right over here.
Drew McIntyre: Alright, the floor is mine? I guess, first of all, I wanted to say, congratulations. We’re just going over a month, and you’re still here. See, some of the guys and I got a bet going on in the back that you are going to crash and burn, you’re going to self-destruct, and you’re costing a lot of people a lot of money, the longer you stick around.
CM Punk: That’s good.
Drew McIntyre: I guess my big, bad words have offended you, they’ve upset you. Maybe you and Seth have more in common than you actually realize. I don’t care what you said outside the company. That’s irrelevant. You wanted some headlines. You’re bitter. You wanted attention because you weren’t getting enough. I get it. What I care about is what you’re doing to me, personally. And I’m one of the few people on this roster, still, that have traveled the world with you, for years. I know the real CM Punk. I’ve seen what you are truly like. And I’ve had some many things happened to me, caused by you. I can go on, for all night, actually, so I’ll go with maybe the first thing that comes to my head. Remember you were champion? And you used to refer to yourself as the leader. You would actually walk into the locker room, and say, as the locker room leader, because the leader has to announce that he’s the leader. Back then, I actually needed a leader. I needed someone to help me out. I was in a real dark place. Right now, I’m not in a dark place. I’ve got some obstacles in my way. I’ll kick them down. I’m Drew McIntyre. I got it, these days. I didn’t have it back then. I was just a kid, I had personal issues going on. I lost the person who was closest to me in the world. My career was in a tailspin. And I could’ve dealt with a real leader, to tell me that it was going to be okay, to help me navigate this place, but you saw me as a threat, and that was never going to happen. I’ve spoken to Randy Orton about this before, and I understand it, Randy couldn’t help me because he had his own demons. You’re straight edge. You don’t have any demons. You are a demon. A self-serving, narcissistic, succubus. And I didn’t need anybody to help me become a leader. Once I got fired, I figured it out, I stepped up, myself, and I became the man that I am today. So, after being gone for nine years, I’m your leader now, kid.
CM Punk: Called myself a lot of things in life. I called myself a lot of things in my WWE career. A leader was never one of them, because I always led by example. I called myself a savior. Kid, if you want your hand held, you can pledge allegiance to the Straight Edge Society, right now. We can shave your head. And you can live this clean life. Talk about demons? Listen, man, if I’m not a leader, who did you watch, walk out of this company? It was me. And who did I watch, walk back in, become bigger, faster, stronger, you went on to the win the Royal Rumble, and you main evented WrestleMania. You followed my lead on the way out. I got no problem saying that I’m following your way, on the way back in. And just because I want to do what you did, I’m back, bigger, faster, stronger, and I’m going to win the Royal Rumble, and main event WrestleMania, and you’re upset about it, just like Seth? And as far as being a demon, I’m not a demon. When pushed, I’m satan, himself. And if you were one of the people that saw that side of CM Punk, that says way more about you, and where you are, and your little dark places than it says about me, because I’m a real nice guy, until it’s time not to be. And it looks like it’s getting to be that time. I’m not here to be a nice guy. I’m not here to make friends. I’m here to win the Royal Rumble, and main event WrestleMania.
Drew McIntyre: So, we got ourselves a little problem there. As you said, I’ve won the Royal Rumble, I main evented WrestleMania, something you’ve never done. But that wasn’t for me, those title wins, no, if you remembered, the world shut down. This place needed somebody to step up. Those title wins were for the entire world. It was for this roster. And some of our superstars stepped away, because if you were still here, you’d probably step away, too, because when the going gets tough, Punk gets going. This time, I’m entering the Royal Rumble, because it’s clear, I’m going to be in the Royal Rumble. And if you’re there, you want to talk about being satan, I will eliminate you from that Royal Rumble, I will go back to the main event at WrestleMania and win the title in front of live fans. And for this time, it’s going to be for me.
CM Punk: It’s getting a little spicy in here, Drew. So, I’m going lead by example, and I’m going walk away before I knock your teeth down your throat. There’s one person that can stop me from accomplishing my goals, and it’s me, and I’ve gotten out of my own way a long time ago. You can’t stop me from winning the Royal Rumble. Seth can’t stop me from winning the Royal Rumble. Cody can’t stop me from winning the Royal Rumble. And, Drew, leader to leader, because I’m such a nice guy, in the Royal Rumble, I’m going to throw you out, last.
First Match: Finn Balor w/Damian Priest vs. Tommaso Ciampa w/Johnny Gargano
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Ciampa backs Balor into the turnbuckles. Balor turns Ciampa over. Balor with clubbing shoulder blocks. Balor with a gut punch. Balor punches Ciampa. Balor applies a side headlock. Ciampa whips Balor across the ring. Ciampa drops down on the canvas. Ciampa scores the elbow knockdown. Ciampa unloads two knife edge chops. Balor reverses out of the irish whip from Ciampa. Ciampa goes for a Sunset Flip, but Balor counters with a basement dropkick for a one count. Balor with two sharp elbow strikes. Balor poses for the crowd. Ciampa with The Lou Thez Press. Ciampa transitions into a ground and pound attack. Balor heads to the outside. Priest stops Ciampa in his tracks. Ciampa avoids the falling sledge. Ciampa buries his shoulder into the midsection of Balor. Ciampa slams Balor’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Ciampa gets distracted by Priest. Balor blasts Ciampa off the ring apron. Balor has complete control of the match during the commercial break.
Ciampa is throwing haymakers at Balor. Balor reverses out of the irish whip from Ciampa. Ciampa with Forever Clothesline. Balor goes for The Slop Drop, but Ciampa counters with The Reverse DDT for a two count. Ciampa goes for a PowerBomb, but Balor lands back on his feet. Balor with a double leg takedown. Balor with a Double Foot Stomp. Balor goes for The Shotgun Dropkick, but Ciampa counters with a Running Knee Strike. Ciampa hits Project Ciampa for a two count. Balor drops Ciampa with The SlingBlade. Balor with The Shotgun Dropkick. Balor goes for The Coupe De Grace, but Ciampa ducks out of the way. Ciampa with The Rolling Crucifix for a two count. Ciampa ducks a clothesline from Balor. Ciampa rocks Balor with a forearm smash. Ciampa punches Priest. Gargano pulls Priest off the apron. Priest kicks Gargano in the gut. Gargano avoids The Razor’s Edge. Ciampa with a flying knee strike off the apron. Balor kicks the middle rope into the nether regions of Ciampa. Balor goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Gargano trips him from the outside. That allowed Ciampa to get the pinfall victory.
Winner: Tommaso Ciampa via Pinfall
– Jackie Redmond had a backstage interview with Becky Lynch. How is she feeling about her lost to Nia Jax? Becky tried to picture what would happen if Nia broke her orbital bone or fractured her nose. Nia did put her full weight behind the punch, but Becky picked herself up and declared for the Royal Rumble. She didn’t go to the hospital. The last time she did go to the hospital, she came back, won the Royal Rumble, and main evented WrestleMania. So, either Nia is getting weaker, or Becky is getting stronger. Maybe this is just the beginning.
Second Match: Kofi Kingston vs. Ludwig Kaiser
Kofi ducks a clothesline from Kaiser. Kofi applies a waist lock. Kaiser with a back elbow smash. Kaiser clotheslines Kofi. Kaiser transitions into a ground and pound attack. Kaiser with a short-arm clothesline. Kaiser pie faces Kofi. Kaiser with two haymakers. Kofi kicks Kaiser in the face. Kofi with rapid fire bodyshots. Kaiser drives his knee into the midsection of Kofi. Kaiser hammers down on the back of Kofi’s neck. Kaiser slaps Kofi in the chest. Kaiser repeatedly stomps on Kofi’s chest. Kaiser with rapid fire bodyshots. Chop Exchange. Kofi with forearm shivers. Kofi transitions into a corner mount. Kaiser dumps Kofi face first on the top turnbuckle pad. Kaiser sends Kofi shoulder first into the steel ring post. Kaiser is putting the boots to Kofi. Kaiser with a running dropkick. Kaiser talks smack to Kofi. Kofi rocks Kaiser with a forearm smash. Kofi with an Apron Enzuigiri. Kofi with a Springboard Crossbody Block. Kofi is raining down haymakers. Kaiser avoids The Trouble In Paradise. Kaiser whips Kofi across the ring. Kofi holds onto the ropes. Kofi with a Back Body Drop to the floor.
Kofi goes for The Suicide Dive, but Kaiser counters with a straight right hand. Kaiser throws Kofi into the ringside barricade. Kaiser blasts Kofi with The PK. Kaiser has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Kaiser is choking Kofi with his boot. Kaiser with repeated foot stomps in the corner. Kaiser goes for a flying double axe handle, but Kofi gets his feet up in the air. Kofi lands The Trust Fall. Kaiser launches Kofi over the steel ring steps. Kofi with a flying forearm off the ring steps. Kaiser drives Kofi face first into the ring post. Kaiser goes for a Running Uppercut against the barricade, but Kofi ducks out of the way. Kaiser pulls Kofi out of the ring before the referee makes the ten count, which means both guys were counted out. After the match, Kofi with The Suicide Dive. Kofi tees off on Kaiser. Kaiser with a thumb to the eye. Kofi with a Back Body Drop into the announce table. Kaiser throws a chair into Kofi’s face. Kaiser starts demolishing Kofi. Kaiser had to be pulled back by the officials. Kaiser delivers a Running Dropkick against the ring steps.
Match Result: Double Count-Out
– Ludwig Kaiser tells Jackie Redmond that it was Kofi Kingston’s fault for what happened tonight. He’s the only one here holding the weight of Imperium. Kofi took Vinci’s head, so Kaiser decided to take his.
Rhea Ripley, Nia Jax, and Michael Cole Segment
Michael Cole: Ladies and gentlemen, last week on Monday Night Raw, she defeated Becky Lynch. She is now considered one of the odds-on favorites to win the Women’s Royal Rumble Match. Please welcome, The Irresistible Force, Nia Jax. Nia, last week, you shocked the world when you dominated Becky Lynch to pickup the victory on Monday Night Raw.
Nia Jax: Shocked? Why was that so shocking? I wasn’t shocked. I told you, I’m a different Nia Jax. I’m focused. What, are you like these people here? Did you think I was going to break Becky Lynch’s face, again? You know what would be shocking? Is if I broke your face, Cole. Oh, I think everyone would love to see that. But you know what, I’m more focused on the Royal Rumble, because I’m going to run through 29 other women, earn my main event spot at WrestleMania. And whether it be Rhea Ripley or Iyo Sky, there’s not a man or woman that can stop me.
Rhea Ripley: These people know what’s up. These people also know that you like to talk a big game, Nia. Because you’re walking out here, acting like you already won the Royal Rumble. But do you remember what happened last year, because I do. I threw you out. And yeah, last week, you might have beaten Becky Lynch, that’s quite an accomplishment I must say. But the fact is, Nia, that Beck Lynch isn’t Rhea Ripley. So, until you actually want to step to me, I advise you to stop walking around like you own this division because you don’t. And take this a warning, if you manage to win the Royal Rumble, it’s best to keep my name out of your mouth.
Nia Jax: Rhea, I give you all the credit. You might be the most dominant champion in our division’s history. But don’t you forget that I put you on your ass when I came back. And the only reason why I’m not holding this title, it’s because you’re too scared to face me, one on one. So, at the Royal Rumble, when I squash 29 other women and win, I’m going to choose you. And you will have no choice, and no excuse, but to face me. See you soon, unstoppable champ.
– We get a video recap of The Rock’s epic return.
– Cody Rhodes gets into a backstage brawl with Shinsuke Nakamura.
Third Match: Katana Chance & Kayden Carter (c) vs. Chelsea Green & Piper Niven For The WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship
Kayden Carter and Chelsea Green will start things off. Carter gets distracted by Niven. Green dropkicks Carter to the floor. Green runs after Carter. Carter with a Springboard Dropkick. Carter blocks the double boot from Green. Carter rocks Green with a forearm smash. Carter tags in Chance. Chance with a Double Foot Stomp for a two count. Chance applies a front face lock. Carter tags herself in. Carter rolls Green over for a two count. Green avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Carter SuperKicks Green. Carter with a drop toe hold to Niven. Carter tags in Chance. Niven blocks The NeckBreaker/450 Splash Combination. Niven pulls Carter out of the ring. Chance dodges The Pump Kick. Green drives Chance face first into the middle turnbuckle pad. Green tags in Niven. Niven with a Running Cannonball Strike for a two count.
Niven and Green had complete control of the match during the commercial break. Niven goes for a Running Cannonball Strike, but Chance ducks out of the way. Niven tags in Green. Green takes a swipe at Carter. Chance crawls under Green. Green stops Chance in her tracks. Chance uses her feet to create separation. Chance tags in Carter. Carter ducks a clothesline from Green. Carter with a running forearm to Niven. Carter scores the forearm knockdown. Carter kicks Niven off the ring apron. Carter thrust kicks the left knee of Green. Carter SuperKick Green for a two count. Carter with a Running Boot through the ropes. Carter with The Springboard Leg Drop for a two count. Carter puts Green on the top turnbuckle. Green blocks The SuperPlex. Chance kicks Niven in the face. Green HeadButts Chance. Carter with a leaping forearm smash. Carter tags in Chance.
Carter puts Green on her shoulders. Chance with The Avalanche FrankenSteiner for a two count. Chance tags in Carter. Chance goes for The Assisted MoonSault, but Green gets her knees up in the air. Carter blocks The Unprettier. Green hits The Rough Ryder for a two count. Green starts displaying her frustration. Carter rolls Green over for a two count. Niven tags herself in. Green with The CodeBreaker. Niven with a Running Back Senton Splash for a two count. Green nails Chance with The Pump Kick. Carter kicks Green out of the ring. Carter avoids The Piper Driver. Carter SuperKicks Niven. Niven with The Uranage Slam. Niven tags in Green. Chance wisely pulls Carter out of the ring. Niven inadvertently lays out Green with The Vader Bomb. Chance with The Flying CodeBreaker. Carter tags in Chance. Chance connects with The Keg Stand to pickup the victory.
Winner: Still WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Katana Chance & Kayden Carter via Pinfall
R-Truth’s Tribute To The Judgment Day
I was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on a cold January morning. I’ll never forget, the doctor held me in his arms. And I looked him in the eyes, and I told him, one day, I’m going to be in Judgment Day. And wouldn’t you know it, that dream came true. We’ve been through a lot together. Money In The Bank. The Women’s Royal Rumble. The Judgment Day: In Your House. The Judgment Day is an unbreakable bond. Sure, we may argue from time to time, but now that JD is gone, we are a real family now. Rhea, Finn, Priest, Tom and Nick Mysterio, even though I never met Nick, he’s still my brother. And finally, I want to send a message to every WWE Superstar on the roster, on behalf of The Judgment Day, listen closely, we are always here. If you want to talk, if you need a shoulder to cry on. As we always say in The Judgment Day, live, laugh, and love.
– Damian Priest tells Rhea Ripley that he’ll take care of R-Truth when the time is right. Finn Balor is still livid about DIY. Priest still wants to get his hands on Drew McIntyre. Was it smart to make an enemy out of Nia Jax? Rhea tells JD McDonagh to handle business tonight with The Miz.
Fourth Match: The Miz vs. JD McDonagh w/Dominik Mysterio
R-Truth appears at ringside. Dominik is pissed. Miz applies a side headlock. McDonagh whips Miz across the ring. Miz drops McDonagh with a shoulder tackle. McDonagh drops down on the canvas. McDonagh leapfrogs over Miz. Miz with a Counter Hip Toss. Miz ducks a clothesline from McDonagh. Miz with The Kitchen Sink. McDonagh dodges The Running Boot. McDonagh regroups on the outside. Miz is playing mind games with The Judgment Day. Miz with a knife edge chop. Miz with clubbing IT! Kicks in the corner. McDonagh avoids The Awesome Clothesline. McDonagh with repeated mid-kicks. Miz blocks The Roundhouse Kick. Miz sweeps out the legs of McDonagh. McDonagh blocks The Figure Four Leg Lock. Miz ducks a clothesline from McDonagh. Miz with Two NeckBreakers for a two count. Miz with a blistering chop. Miz whips McDonagh across the ring. McDonagh kicks Miz in the chest. Miz with a Back Body Drop. Miz poses for the crowd.
McDonagh denies The Skull Crushing Finale. Miz kicks McDonagh in the face. Dominik attacks Miz behind the referee’s back. McDonagh decks Miz with a JawBreaker. McDonagh with an elbow drop. McDonagh flexes his elbows. McDonagh has complete control of the match during the commercial break. McDonagh applies a rear chin lock. Miz with elbows into the midsection of McDonagh. McDonagh goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Miz lands back on his feet. Miz with a back elbow smash. McDonagh applies The Sleeper Hold. Miz escapes with a JawBreaker. McDonagh side steps Miz into the turnbuckles. McDonagh sweeps out the legs of Miz. McDonagh with The Slingshot Tornillo for a two count. Miz is throwing haymakers at McDonagh. Miz clotheslines McDonagh. McDonagh with a Step Up Enzuigiri. McDonagh with a Snap Vertical Suplex for a two count.
McDonagh tees off on Miz. Miz is displaying his fighting spirit. Miz with southpaw haymakers in the corner. Miz hits The Awesome Clothesline. Miz rolls McDonagh over for a two count. Miz thrust kicks the midsection of McDonagh. IT! Kicks. McDonagh avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Miz with The O’Connor Roll for a two count. Miz sends McDonagh face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Miz with a knee drop across the back of McDonagh’s left knee. Miz with two soccer kicks. Miz with a double leg takedown. Miz applies The Figure Four Leg Lock. McDonagh grabs the bottom rope which forces the break. McDonagh slams Miz’s head on the top rope. Truth checks on McDonagh. Miz dropkicks McDonagh into Dominik. Miz rolls McDonagh back into the ring. Miz connects with The Skull Crushing Finale to pickup the victory.
Winner: The Miz via Pinfall
Seth Rollins & Jinder Mahal Segment
Seth Rollins: Portland, Oregon. Welcome to Monday Night Rollins. Yeah, I am a visionary. I am a revolutionary. I am your World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Freakin’ Rollins. Oh, Rip City, you’ve done it again, man. Portland, we are in the home stretch now, with the Royal Rumble just a few weeks away. After that, we are on the road to WrestleMania. Now, my WrestleMania track record, it’s pretty good. I’ve won a couple of titles. I had a little cash in. But, Portland, there is actually one thing that I have never done when it comes to WrestleMania. I have never taken a World Title into WrestleMania. I never been the headline. I never been on the marquee. But that all changes this year, because this is the year of Seth Freakin’ Rollins. I worked too hard. I work too long. I took a title, that a year ago, did not even exist. And I turned it into the most important prize in this industry. And I did it the way I said I was going to do it. I was going to be a fighting champion. And I was going to be a workhorse champion. But, Portland, the work is not done. And, no, because I got one little question, who am I going to beat at the grandest stage of them all? In his dreams, maybe. Because that Raw roster is so loaded, from top to bottom, and there is so many superstars.
Jinder Mahal: Of course, you’re out here singing your own praises. Ladies and gentlemen, the revolutionary, the visionary. How is that, last week, within five minutes, I was more of a revolutionary than you’ve been in the past five years you’ve been calling yourself that? Your only purpose is to entertain these clowns, and further push this agenda of degeneracy. You think I’ve lied, Portland? Take a look around. Take a look at your city, degeneracy at every street corner. Am I lying? The World Heavyweight Champion. The man with the platform, yet you have instilled no change, you speak no truth. You sing, you dance, you dress up, you bring no value. You throw childish temper tantrums when things don’t go your way when the show goes off the air, but I digress. You pride yourself as a workhorse, a man who provides opportunities, except to a tenured, decorated, deserving, former WWE Champion. You have the audacity to overlook the modern-day Maharaja? You have the audacity to overlook me? Let me remind you, I beat Randy Orton, the greatest of all-time. I did it with ease, yet you disrespect me, you overlook me. This disrespect will not be tolerated. Seth, I’ve known you for a long time. I see through this charade. I see through it all. But for the first time, Seth, look me in my eyes. For the first time, in a long time, I have your attention.
Seth Rollins: Jinder, I may say something that might surprise you, right now. You’re right, we have been overlooking you, we have been overlooking, Jinder Mahal, But Jinder, that wasn’t an accident, we’ve actually been doing it on purpose. Yeah, for years, man, we’ve been trying to forget you, until last week, when you showed up, and The Rock put your balls in a vice. But here’s the thing, Jinder. Guys, I’ve got to admit, I admire the fact that after The Rock fried him last week, he showed up, he stood back up. I appreciate that, I respect that. What I don’t respect is you coming out here, ruining our party, and getting in my face. So, yeah, you got my attention, Jinder. You’re sick of being overlooked? You want to do something that these people are going to remember you forever for? Take a swing, Jinder. Come on, Jinder, take a swing. Come on, I’m right here, take a swing on me, Jinder. That’s what I thought. Same old Jinder.
Jinder attacks Rollins from behind. Jinder repeatedly stomps on Rollins chest. Rollins is throwing haymakers at Jinder. Jinder clotheslines Rollins. Rollins blocks The Khallas. Rollins SuperKicks Jinder. Jinder avoids The Curb Stomp. Rollins stands tall in the ring to close the segment.
Fifth Match: Otis w/The Alpha Academy vs. Ivar w/Valhalla
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Ivar kicks Otis in the gut. Ivar whips Otis across the ring. Otis ducks a clothesline from Ivar. Double Clothesline. Otis with a Discus Back Elbow. Otis starts shaking his hips. Ivar drops Otis with a Seated Senton out of the corner. Ivar repeatedly stomps on Otis chest. Ivar is throwing haymakers at Otis. Otis hulks up. Otis with rapid fire bodyshots. Ivar drives his knee into the midsection of Otis.
Ivar goes for a Springboard Crossbody Block, but Otis counters with The World’s Strongest Slam for a two count. Ivar with clubbing blows to Otis back. Ivar with The SitOut PowerBomb for a two count. Otis avoids The Spinning Heel Kick. Otis with The Discus Lariat. Otis plays to the crowd. Otis hits The Caterpillar for a two count. Ivar blocks The Chokeslam. Ivar and Otis are trading back and forth shots. Ivar cartwheels around Otis. Ivar drops Otis with The Spinning Heel Kick. Ivar connects with The MoonSault to pickup the victory.
Winner: Ivar via Pinfall
– Jackie Redmond had a backstage interview with Jey Uso. What is Jey’s resolution for 2024? He plans to get his first singles championship in WWE this year. Bronson Reed interrupts the conversation. Bronson calls Jey, Jimmy Uso’s little brother. Bronson has the same plans, so Jey better not be in his way.
Line Up For Next Weeks Monday Night Raw
– DIY vs. Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonagh
– GUNTHER Returns
– The Judgment Day vs. The Awesome Truth
– Seth Rollins (c) vs. Jinder Mahal For The World Heavyweight Championship
Sixth Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Shinsuke Nakamura In A Street Fight
Nakamura shoves Rhodes after the bell rings. Rhodes responds with a drop down uppercut. Rhodes with clubbing blows to Nakamura’s back. Rhodes whips Nakamura across the ring. Nakamura retreats to the outside. Rhodes with a Baseball Slide Dropkick. Rhodes and Nakamura are trading back and forth shots on the ramp. Forearm Exchange. Rhodes throws Nakamura into the barricade. Rhodes punches Nakamura in the back. Nakamura with a gut punch. Nakamura drives his knee into the midsection of Rhodes. Rhodes kicks Nakamura in the gut. Rhodes slaps Nakamura in the chest. Rhodes hammers down on the back of Nakamura’s neck. Rhodes slams Nakamura’s head on the announce table. Rhodes hits Nakamura with a plastic water bottle. Nakamura exits the other side of the ring. Nakamura attacks Rhodes with a broom. Nakamura repeatedly whips Rhodes with a kendo stick. Nakamura with a knee lift. Following a snap mare takeover, Nakamura goe for a knee drop, but Rhodes ducks out of the way. Rhodes gives Nakamura the kendo stick treatment. Nakamura drives his knee into the midsection of Rhodes. Nakamura lays Rhodes flat on the top turnbuckle. Nakamura with a Running Knee Strike for a two count. Nakamura with clubbing knee strikes. Nakamura rams his boot across Rhodes face.
Nakamura toys around with Rhodes. Nakamura with clubbing mid-kicks. Nakamura kicks Rhodes in the face. Nakamura applies a front face lock. Rhodes decks Nakamura with a JawBreaker. Nakamura kicks Rhodes in the face. Nakamura with The Axe Kick. Nakamura applies the single leg crab. Rhodes uses his feet to create separation. Nakamura with Two Mid-Kicks. Rhodes blocks a boot from Nakamura. Nakamura with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Rhodes scores the forearm knockdown. Rhodes dives over Nakamura. Rhodes Powerslams Nakamura. Rhodes delivers The Disaster Kick for a two count. Rhodes pulls out a table from under the ring. Nakamura attacks Rhodes with nunchucks. Nakamura clotheslines Rhodes into the timekeeper’s area. Rhodes punches Nakamura in the ribs. Rhodes grabs a steel chair. Nakamura blinds the timekeeper with the red mist. Rhodes dumps Nakamura over the barricade. Nakamura with multiple chair shots across the back of Rhodes. Nakamura has complete control of the match during the commercial break.
Nakamura continues to use the chair as a weapon. Nakamura wedged the chair in between the turnbuckles. Nakamura HeadButts Rhodes. Rhodes drives Nakamura face first into the wedged chair. Second Forearm Exchange. Rhodes unloads a flurry of left jabs. Nakamura blocks The Bionic Elbow. Rhodes avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Rhodes with Two Bionic Elbows. Rhodes sets up the table in the corner. Nakamura HeadButts Rhodes. Nakamura lays Rhodes flat on the table. Nakamura with a Diving Double Knee Drop through the table for a two count. Nakamura kicks Rhodes in the face. Nakamura rolls another table into the ring. Rhodes is having a hard time getting back on his feet. Nakamura applies The Sleeper Hold. Nakamura goes for The Reverse Exploder Suplex, but Rhodes lands back on his feet. Nakamura backs Rhodes into the turnbuckles. Nakamura with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Nakamura kicks Rhodes in the back. Nakamura drops Rhodes with The Sliding German Suplex. Nakamura with a flying knee strike for a two count. Rhodes blocks The Kinshasa. Rhodes hits The Pedigree for a two count. Rhodes nails Nakamura with The Cody Cutter for a two count. Rhodes goes for The CrossRhodes, but Nakamura rolls him over for a two count. Nakamura with The Step Through Kick. Rhodes sends Nakamura crashing through the table in the corner. Rhodes connects with The CrossRhodes to pickup the victory.
Winner: Cody Rhodes via Pinfall
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