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WWE Monday Night Raw Full Results (March 20th, 2023)

2023-03-25T17:33:00.009+05:30

Tonight’s WWE Monday Night Raw is live from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Kevin Patrick welcomes us, and he’s joined at ringside by Corey Graves. WWE announced that The Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns returns to Raw to address Cody Rhodes, Logan Paul to host Impaulsive TV, Austin Theory vs. Montez Ford and more.

Here The WWE Monday Night Raw Full Results

- Tonight's WWE Monday Night Raw opened with Kevin Owens to a pop. Owens waits on the stage and out next comes Sami Zayn to a bigger pop. They head to the ring together as Mike Rome does the introductions. We see what led to Owens and Zayn reuniting on Friday Night SmackDown. Fans chant for Zayn and Owens says it looks like the fans like Sami. Fans chant for Owens now and Zayn says the same for Owens.

Sami says it feels really good to be out here together again. Sami says he was approaching the whole thing wrong, he was approaching this as a business transaction but that’s not how he and Owens have done things in the past, they’ve always used each other to go to the next level but as brothers. Owens says he has been Sami’s biggest fan for 20 years, calling him the best he’s ever been in the ring with, so it was frustrating to see Sami in The Bloodline when he’s better than anyone there, outgrowing them right away.

Owens says he knew it, Sami knew it, and so did everyone else. Owens couldn’t stand seeing Sami stay there by choice, but Sami was right, it’s time to take down The Bloodline together. Sami says they both know what comes next. They look up at the WrestleMania 39 sign as fans cheer. The music interrupts and here comes Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions – Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso.

The Usos stop on the floor and Jey taunts Sami as being a back-stabber. Jey mocks them and predicts they will turn on each other. Sami says everyone knows it’s Jey’s biggest dream to turn on Roman Reigns. Jimmy brings up how they were looking at the WrestleMania sign and says nothing is happening then. Owens says everyone knows there’s only one way to save this – Jimmy and his brother vs. Owens and his brother on The Grandest Stage of Them All. Fans chant “yes!” now.

Jimmy says they’re the greatest tag team in the world so Owens and Sami don’t deserve a shot as they just got on the same page, while The Usos have been on the same page since day one. Jimmy says there will be no title shot. Jey interrupts and says this may be their one shot to put this Owens and Zayn problem in the dirt. Jey says The Usos accept the challenge, but there’s no need to wait. The Usos rush the ring. Jey brawls with Sami while Jimmy pulls Owens to the floor and sends him into the ring post head-first.

Sami knocks Jey to the floor but Jimmy attacks Sami from behind, sending him to the floor. The Usos double team Sami at ringside now until Owens makes the save, sending Jimmy to the timekeeper’s area. Jey is double teamed now as they bring him into the ring. Owens stuns Jey with a superkick, then Sami goes for the Helluva Kick but Jimmy pulls his brother to safety. The Usos grab steel chairs at ringside as officials rush down to try and restore order. The camera cuts back to the parking lot as Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman arrive in their SUV. The Superstars at ringside and in the ring also see this. The Usos drop the chairs and head to the back.

- WWE United States Champion Austin Theory defeated Montez Ford via pinfall. After the match, Theory stands tall and takes the mic and says Ford didn’t believe in him, but now he does. He says Cena doesn’t believe in him either, but at WrestleMania he will. Theory points up at the WrestleMania 39 sign as fans boo. Theory raises the title in the air and rants to the camera as his music starts back up.

- The Bloodline at backstage. Roman Reigns says The Usos had a bad start to the night as it looked like they took a beating. Jimmy Uso says they took a few shots but nothing can hurt or hit harder than being kept from his brother, then having to sit there and answer for it like it was his fault. Jimmy says he will never forgive Sami Zayn for this and at WrestleMania, they’ve got them. Reigns says he hopes so, he really does. Reigns asks Heyman to clear the room but he has Jey stay. Jey looks a bit nervous.

Romam Reigns says it’s been a minute, he hasn’t seen or heard from Jey, and now he’s back making decisions. Reigns says to make decisions you have to be with The Bloodline. Reigns asks if Jey is with them, if he’s still family. Jey says he’s with Reigns, he’s Bloodline. Fans in the arena boo. Reigns says he hopes so, that’s all he needed to hear, and he will see Jey later. Jey goes to leave but Reigns says he loves him. Jey leaves. Paul Heyman comes in and asks if Reigns got the answers he needed. Reigns says yes.

- The announces hype the Showcase Matches at WrestleMania. Byron Saxon is with Adam Pearce in the back to discuss the matches. Chelsea Green walks in and wants to be in the women’s Showcase. She mentions her partner Carmella wasn’t available tonight, so she found a placement – Piper Niven. She tells Pearce to tell the right person to make the change official. Pearce reminds her how he’s in charge. She threatens to complain on social media and potentially block Pearce if he doesn’t do the right thing by putting her in the Showcase.

- We see Omos and MVP walking at backstage.

- We get a video package on Brock Lesnar vs. Omos.

- Omos defeated Mustafa Ali via pinfall. After the match, MVP cut a promo on how Brock Lesnar will learn to fear Omos at WrestleMania 39.

- Logan Paul comes walking out of his locker room with his father and crew. The Miz stops him and wants to go over questions for Miz’s “IMPAULSIVE” appearance but Paul just blows him off and insults him to his father. Paul and crew keep walking.

- Logan Paul comes out for a special in-ring WWE edition of his “IMPAULSIVE” podcast. Paul brings up how Seth Rollins said fans don’t want him here. Paul mocks the fans and says he doesn’t have to be here, he’s made his millions, so he’s here because he wants to be and loves it. Paul says there’s probably just two people in here who love him tonight – his father and the kid with the “Drink Prime” sign. Paul goes on and says it’s not his fault you dorks don’t see the talent Paul has. He’s a 360 entertainer, there’s nothing he can’t do, a seat he can’t fill, no one on the roster he can’t compete with… whether you like it or not, he is that good. Which is why he didn’t invite anyone to be his podcast guest tonight, he can do it all. And did you think any of his celebrity friends would come to a place like St. Louis?

Paul continues insulting the STL fans. Paul plugs the WrestleMania match with Rollins, which will be on his 28th birthday. He gets to kick some ass on his birthday, the match will be great, he’s honored to share the ring with Rollins. Paul says he was talking to his brother Jake Paul and he made a good point – it’s hard to be afraid of a guy named Seth, they’re all nice. Fans are giving Paul the “What?!” treatment now. He goes on knocking Rollins and replays footage of the recent knockout punch to Rollins, showing it twice… no three times. The third replay has sound effects as Paul does play-by-play but his mic goes out. We cut to the production truck and it’s Rollins controlling the boards in the truck.

Rollins asks how we’re going to save this terrible episode of “IMPAULSIVE” and if anyone has ideas. Rollins starts his own theme song up and warns Paul that he’s headed to the ring. Rollins laughs and fans sing his theme as the camera follows him to the ring. Paul tells everyone to shut up. Paul continues talking trash as Rollins struts to the ring. Rollins enters the ring and plays to the crowd but suddenly tackles Paul from out of nowhere to a big pop. They tumble to the floor as officials rush out to try and restore order. Paul breaks free and attacks Rollins again but Rollins makes them tumble over the announce table. Rollins slams Paul on the table.

Paul’s security separates them. Rollins goes to the top to fly and put Paul through the table but Paul’s security pulls him away. Rollins flies anyway and takes out security. Paul takes advantage and knocks Rollins out with another punch. Fans boo as Paul marches to the back while talking trash. A furious Rollins sits up as Paul looks on from the stage.

- We see Dominik Mysterio and Damian Priest walking backstage.

- We get a plug for The Miz hosting WrestleMania 39.

- Dominik Mysterio defeated Johnny Gargano via pinfall. After the match, Dominik stands tall with Priest. Dominik takes the mic and says last week on SmackDown, his good-for-nothing father once again denied his WrestleMania challenge, but Dominik will not stop until he gets what he wants. Dominik says the entire Mysterio family will be there live this Friday for SmackDown in Las Vegas, the same family who blocked his number, kicked him out of the group chat and wanted nothing to do with him, but that’s OK because The Judgment Day’s group chat is much better.

Dominik figured out a way to get Rey Mysterio to accept the challenge and that’s when he asks mom for permission to do the match at WrestleMania, but that’s if Rey Mysterio has the balls to get them out of his wife’s purse. Dominik Mysterio drops the mic as he and Damian Priest head out.

- The Usos and Solo Sikoa are waiting outside of Roman Reigns’ locker room suite. Paul Heyman comes out and says Reigns is so proud of them, he wants them to take the night off and indulge on this feast of seafood and other items that were brought. The Usos are excited, ready to eat. Heyman tells Solo Sikoa he must stay, per Roman Reigns’ orders. Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa leave while The Usos get ready to go eat some mahi-mahi.

- The announcers plug Finn Balor vs. WWE Hall of Famer Edge inside Hell In a Cell at WrestleMania. We go to Edge now. All we see is his face, surrounded by three candles. Edge says Balor has no idea what he’s capable of in the Cell. He goes on about his history, mentioning how he was baptized inside the Cell by The Dead Man himself, when Balor has never been there. Edge goes on and says he understood what Balor meant when he said hell can’t grasp his demons. Edge mentions how he is the evil in the valley, so leave Finn at home, bring your demon to meet the devil, he’d like to meet him. Edge stares straight ahead and quickly flashes a demonic smirk to end the segment.

- Rhea Ripley makes her way to the ring. We see how she and SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair brawled on last Friday Night SmackDown. The announcers hype Ripley vs. Flair at WrestleMania 39. Ripley says to cut the music, it’s been going on for too long. Ripley agrees with some of what Flair said last week, but she does not agree with living in the past. She goes on and says Flair can’t accept her future which is why she keeps talking about what happened three years ago, at Ripley’s first WrestleMania when she was trying to make a name for herself and earn respect.

Ripley continuea that Flair thinks she’s the leader of the women’s division but leaders actually respect others and Ripley knew after that match that Flair didn’t respect her, doesn’t now, and probably never will because Ripley makes Flair question the respect she has for herself, and question everything else when Flair hears the Ripley name. Fans start with the “What?!” treatment and Ripley calls theme pathetic.

Ripley says she brings out all Flair’s insecurities she tries to mask as confidence. Ripley says Flair knows she always gets up and keeps going when they go to war, when Flair just likes to keep people down. She says Flair has to admit it – Flair is done, she’s washed, it’s over and Flair has to go home where she means nothing, because without WWE, she is nothing. Ripley doesn’t care about Flair’s insecurities or if she respects Ripley, because she will become champion and the biggest star in WWE at WrestleMania. She says Flair will feel all her insecurities when she sees Ripley holding the title. She doesn’t need Flair to respect her, but she will fear her.

The music interrupts and here comes Damage CTRL – Bayley, Dakota Kai and IYO SKY. Bayley thought Ripley would name her when discussing leaders. Bayley laughs when mentioning how she pinned Flair in her first WrestleMania. Bayley goes on but Ripley interrupts and says she needs no help from them. Bayley says RAW belongs to Damage CTRL so it’s time to show Ripley. They have more words and Ripley issues a challenge, which is accepted. We cut to Adam Pearce in the back, who sends a referee to the ring.

- Rhea Ripley defeated Bayley via pinfall. After the match, Rhea Ripley stands tall.

- Chad Gable finds Otis at backstage wrapping up from his manicure. Gable has been looking for him, then informs him of their spot in the WrestleMania Showcase Fatal 4 Way. Gable says he has to face Ricochet tonight, and he needs Otis out there with him because Braun Strowman will be with Ricochet. Maxxine Dupri walks up to interrupt, and says she got Otis an appointment as a hand model with a world-renowned photographer.

Gable says that’s not true, Maximum Male Models have a match with Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson tonight. Dupri says the match was delayed again because Mansoor overexposed his cheekbones. Gable says that doesn’t make sense, and she says when you’re gorgeous, you don’t have to make sense. She tells Otis to come along. Otis is torn between Dupri and Gable, but he goes with coach.

- Ricochet defeated Chad Gable via pinfall. After the match, Ricochet stands tall. Braun Strowman celebrates with Ricochet now.

- The announcers confirm Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens vs. Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos for WrestleMania 39. They also plug Roman Reigns’ appearance for later tonight.

- Bianca Belair and Asuka defeated Chelsea Green and Piper Navin via pinfall. After the match, Belair stands tall but Asuka suddenly attacks Belair from behind and lays her out to cheers and boos. Asuka stalks Blair now, then hits the sliding knee when she tries to get back up. Asuka stands tall.

- Still to come, Roman Reigns is here.

- The Bloodline – Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman makes her way to the ring. Reigns enters the ring and raises both title belts to more pyro. Reigns takes the mic and calls on St. Louis to acknowledge him. The music immediately interrupts and here comes Cody Rhodes to more pyro.

Cody says normally he’d ask St. Louis what they want to talk about, but he knows what Reigns wants to talk about because he’s heard him talk about the warning to stay out of personal and Bloodline business. Rhodes has heard Heyman say Reigns has a Cody Rhodes problem. Cody would love it if Reigns could define what he means by problem. Heyman goes to speak but Cody interrupts and says he’s not talking to Heyman. Cody tells Heyman, sir, take a step back because he’s talking to The Tribal Chief. Heyman says Cody won’t like the answer.

Reigns says let’s get this straight – Cody isn’t the problem… what he represents is. Reigns says Cody is what they used to be, he’s like their fathers – a professional wrestler. Reigns says he’s a fighter, which has allowed him to be the mega-star around here. Reigns says Cody comes in and says all these things he’s going to do, which we know he won’t do, because look at Cody’s track record. Reigns says Cody didn’t want to do Stardust so he ran away from it, he started a company and promotion that he couldn’t get over in, then he ran away from that. Reigns says then Cody came to WWE and… Reigns holds the mic up to the crowd and encourages them to continue their “Cody!” chants.

Reigns says then Cody came to WWE and got over but then his body quit on him when his pec popped. Reigns says Cody isn’t ready for his, and he’s no finishing any story on April 2. He says April 2 is like a lottery ticket for Cody because the real date is April 3 because when he wakes up, he will have to look in the mirror and face that adversary again. Reigns wants the choice to be one Cody’s dad can be proud of, other wise he will do what he always does – run like a little bitch.

Cody says he did run away, the business broke his heart, but he doesn’t hear people complaining of what he did while he was away because now 100% of every locker room can make more money. Cody says he’s tried to be what their fathers were. Cody goes on and says maybe he is just a professional wrestler deep down inside. Cody says let’s make it clear right now – no one else needs to mention his father one more time, he will vomit if he hears it again. Cody says his father isn’t coming to the ring, there will be no Bionic Elbow… his brother works elsewhere, and the only thing you’ll see at WrestleMania is Cody.

Cody says you want to talk about family? Here’s one you don’t know – Cody’s mean ass Cuban mother, who would tell him to knock Reigns out right now and hit him again for good measure while he’s laying there. Cody wants to talk about what April 3 could mean for Reigns, or will mean for Reigns. He says… on April 3, you, Tribal Chief, have to wake up and remember what it feels like to lose, without these titles, and when that happens… Jey Uso is going to leave you, then Jimmy Uso will leave you too. So, no Usos… then Solo… Cody says Solo has been glaring at him all night.

Cody says as a second generation Superstar who once accompanied a World Champion, he can tell Solo now that he’s not ready. Cody continues… so then Solo will leave you, and Heyman will become an Advocate again. There you will be, a man without family, a Roman with no more Reigns, a chief without a tribe. Reigns laughs. Fans chant “Cody!” before Reigns can speak. Reigns just drops the mic and exits the ring with Heyman right behind him. Cody steps to Solo and yells in his face.

Roman Reigns calls for Solo. Solo goes to exit the ring but Cody tells him he’s not ready. Solo tuns and charges with a Samoan Spike but Cody superkicks him. Solo shakes it off and yells out, then gets ready to charge. Reigns quickly hops on the apron and puts a hand on Sikoa’s shoulder, then locks eyes with him. Cody stares them both down as fans chant “you’re not ready!” at Solo. Sikoa exits the ring while Reigns mouths some threats at Cody. Monday Night Raw goes off the air.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown Full Results (March 3rd, 2023)

2023-03-25T17:23:00.000+05:30

Tonight’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown is live from the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Michael Cole welcomes us to a sold out arena and he’s joined at ringside by Wade Barrett.

Here The WWE Friday Night SmackDown Full Results

- Tonight's WWE SmackDown opened with The Bloodline – Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, and Paul Heyman, making their way to the ring. There is no sign of Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion Jey Uso. The Bloodline stops on the entrance-way and raises their gold as the pyro hits. They then march to the ring as Samantha Irvin does the introductions.

The Bloodline hits the ring and poses to more pyro and loud chants as Cole hypes Reigns’ WrestleMania 39 title defense against Cody Rhodes. Reigns grabs the mic but the crowd is on fire. Reigns finally calls on Washington, DC to acknowledge him. Before Reigns can say anything else, the music interrupts and out comes Rhodes to a major pop. Rhodes heads to the ring after the pyro explodes. Fans sing his theme along as The Bloodline watches.

Rhodes briefly hesitates but then enters the ring, staring down Reigns and his crew. The music stops and a “Cody!” chant starts up. Reigns says contrary to what Heyman may have told Reigns, Cody is not here to invade, or engage in reckless negations, he’s here to have a conversation with his WrestleMania opponent, one-on-one, man-to-man. Rhodes sees no reason for Reigns’ compatriots here, unless Reigns feels like he needs them. Reigns tells Heyman to leave them. Heyman says a few words to Reigns while Sikoa stares a hole through Rhodes. Reigns has Heyman take Sikoa and Jimmy with him as fans cheer.

Reigns asks Cody if that makes him feel more comfortable. Reigns says let’s get more comfortable. He says Cody might not like this but he’s going to do it anyway… Reigns lays both title belts flat on the mat between he and Rhodes, then asks Rhodes what he wants to talk about. Rhodes says fair enough. Rhodes wants to talk about Reigns. He brings up the 915-day title reign to mixed reactions. Rhodes goes on and congratulates Reigns. Rhodes says for some Reigns has become this impossible mountain to climb but that’s kind of Cody’s thing.

Cody Rhodes brings up his WWE past and “his little indie show” he did with his buddies, an AEW or All In reference that got a pop from the crowd, and says he keeps punching the goal posts when they’re moved. He says to some Reigns may be impossible, just not to Cody. Fans chant “Cody!” again. Reigns laughs and says Cody is good, like he’s been rehearsing that all week, it was flawless. Reigns asks Cody if he’s ever won “that one” – he points at the WWE Title.

Roman Reigns asks Cody if he’s even competed for one of these titles or even been in the WrestleMania main event before. Reigns has and that makes him the most experienced WrestleMania main event of all-time. Reigns says he’s been groomed since he was a kid, not just by his own father, but by Cody’s father also. Some chant for Reigns but he says no, he’s not done with his story. Reigns brings up WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes but says he has too much love and respect to put him down.

Reigns says they spent a lot of time together, and The Dream really helped him and put him over. Reigns does a Dusty impersonation, recalling when Dusty told him he had “it.” Dusty called it and talked about how Reigns would be the face of WWE. He says Dusty was the best, he really was. Reigns asks if Cody wants to know what Dream used to say about Cody. Nothing, not at all. Reigns says Dusty may have talked about Cody to others but when Reigns was around, it was like Cody didn’t exist. Reigns wishes Dusty was here right now. He knows Cody misses him, but Reigns misses him as well.

Roman Reigns picks his title belts back up and hoists them onto his shoulder. Reigns knows Dusty isn’t here anymore but just know this… if there’s anything Dusty didn’t teach Cody, Reigns will teach it to him. Cody laughs and says he’s not even playing on the same field, this isn’t chess, Reigns didn’t send Heyman to RAW to get into Cody’s head, he sent him to convey the real-life situation, to tell Cody the truth, but if that’s the truth, that one of Dusty’s fabled kids is better than Dusty’s actual kid, then the truth is… Reigns is the son Dusty always wanted, and that changes absolutely everything because this is not just a dream or urge or want or desire or some story that needs finished, this becomes a necessity. Cody says Reigns said he doesn’t exist but Cody has to exist and the only way he can exist is by beating Reigns at WrestleMania. Cody is fired up now. Fans pop. Cody says absolutely… Reigns, sir, champ… may the better man win. They shake hands. Reigns exits the ring as Cody’s music starts up.

- Michael Cole says The Bloodline will be back in the spotlight tonight for their internal issues and Solo Sikoa vs. Sami Zayn in the main event.

- We see Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio walking backstage.

- Rhea Ripley defeated Liv Morgan via submission. After the match, Ripley stands tall and Dominik joins Ripley as Liv tries to recover.

- The Bloodline at backstage. Paul Heyman is talking about Dusty Rhodes when Roman Reigns asks Jimmy Uso if he’s talked to Jey Uso. Jimmy says he is. Reigns asks what’s going on. Jimmy says you know how Jey is, he just needs some time. Reigns asks how much time. Jimmy says he spoke with Jey this morning and he was doing better than yesterday, and the day before that, but he will let Jey know. Reigns says he’s running out of patience. Jimmy says he will let Jey know. Reigns says he’s not running out of patience with Jey, he’s losing patience with Jimmy. Jimmy nods and looks concerned as he says he will let Jey know, then he walks out.

- Tonight’s Progressive Match Flo video looks back at what Rey Mysterio went through with his son Dominik Mysterio and Karrion Kross last week.

- We see Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley walking backstage now. Santos Escobar interrupts and Dominik asks if there’s a problem. Escobar says Rey Mysterio should’ve punched Dominik in the face last week but he understands why Rey couldn’t, but Santos can. He says Adam Pearce agrees with him, so he’s going to teach Dominik a lesson in respect tonight. Escobar says he’s going to the ring right now and if Dominik is half the man he says he is, he will meet Escobar out there, hombre-to-hombre. Escobar blows a kiss at Ripley and walks off. Ripley looks concerned at Dominik.

- Micheal Cole plugs the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany this coming June. We see a group of Special Olympics athletes in the front row now.

- Dominik Mysterio defeated Santos Escobar via pinfall. After the match, Dominik stands tall. Dominik and Ripley exit the ring now with Dominik taunting Escobar with the stolen Rey mask. Escobar seethes from the ring as fans boo Dominik. The music interrupts and out comes Rey. Dominik taunts him with the mask, and says he will give it to his father if Rey hits him. Rey refuses but wants the mask. Dominik drops the mask and goes to walk away. Rey leans over to pick the mask up but Dominik shoves him over. The boos get louder as Dominik stands with Ripley. Rey sits up now and looks at the mask in his hands, and he’s a bit emotional.

- We see Sami Zayn’s Twitter video from earlier today, where he talked about The Bloodline and Solo Sikoa while walking through a concourse full of fans. Sami goes on about sending a message to The Bloodline tonight and how he won’t stop until The Bloodline goes down. Fans in the concourse chanted “Sami!” as a fired up Zayn continued taunting The Bloodline.

- We go back to the ring and here comes Drew McIntyre to a big pop. The announcers talk about how McIntyre has made it clear he wants a shot at at WWE Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER. McIntyre hits the ring and poses. McIntyre calls GUNTHER out. The music interrupts and here comes an irate Sheamus instead. Sheamaus asks McIntyre what he’s doing. Drew says this isn’t personal. Sheamus goes on about how Drew knows what the WWE Intercontinental Title would mean to him as he’s never won it. Drew tells Sheamus to calm down but Sheamus is furious, and now in Drew’s face in the middle of the ring.

Sheamus says Drew knows he wanted GUNTHER at WrestleMania, and now he’s out here calling him out here for it. Sheamus thought Drew was his brother but he’s not, he’s just a back-stabbing bastard. Drew says OK if they’re telling the truth, the truth sometimes hurts… Sheamus had his chance and he lost, twice. The music interrupts and out comes LA Knight. Knight says if you’re talking about the Intercontinental Title you’ve got to be talking about LA Knight, yeah. He says Sheamus and Drew have been handed every opportunity but they’ve failed.

LA says you can’t gave a LA WrestleMania without LA Knight. LA enters the ring but the music interrupts and out comes The New Day – Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. The New Day just wanted to apologize on behalf of LA because he’s came out here to whine about WrestleMania for the past few weeks. They say this is sad. The New Day is in the ring now. Kofi says LA wants a WrestleMania match but as of late he can’t even win a match on SmackDown. They laugh at LA. The music interrupts and out comes Karrion Kross with Scarlett.

Knight takes advantage of the distraction and attacks from behind to knock Kofi out of the ring. Woods attacks LA but LA fights him off, then knocks him to the floor as well. Sheamus knocks LA to the floor, then turns around to Drew staring him down. Sheamus and Drew have a few words and Drew backs off. Drew then runs the ring and leaps over the top rope, taking LA and The New Day down at ringside.

Kross attacks Sheamus and sends him shoulder-first into the ring post, then to the floor. Kross and Scarlett are alone in the ring now as the music starts back up. Everyone else is laid out at ringside. Kross stares ahead and taps his watch while mouthing “Tik, Tok…” to the camera.

- Michael Cole says we were supposed to have Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler vs. Tegan Nox and Natalya, but an earlier backstage fight prevented that from happening. We see footage from earlier today with a camera man rushing through the backstage area to find Baszler pounding on Nox while Rousey and Natalya are down. Rousey is clutching her arm. Officials yell at Baszler to back off, then they pull Nox away. Rousey, still clutching her arm, says something about it’s time to start breaking people’s arms. Cole says Rousey suffered an arm injury and is unable to compete.

- Shayna Baszler defeated Tegan Nox via submission. After the match, Baszler stands tall while Natalya helps Nox from the ring as Nox screams out about her arm.

- Kayla Braxton at backstage with Imperium now. WWE Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER says it’s an absolute disgrace that a man like him has been kept waiting by so-called leadership Adam Pearce, with just one month out and he still has not identified the man to challenge GUNTHER at WrestleMania. Braxton asks GUNTHER if he’s concerned based on what happened earlier. GUNTHER says the only thing he’s concerned about is not having a worthy opponent at WrestleMania to do battle for this title, for this precious sport, for the legacy of The Ring General at the Greatest Stage of Them All.

- Music interrupts and out comes RAW Superstar Bobby Lashley, surprising Cole and Barrett. Lashley hits the ring to pose for the crowd as we see Bray Wyatt’s logo flash on the screen. Lashley is in the ring as we see recent happenings between he and Wyatt. Lashley says for the past two weeks Wyatt has been telling him to run, but he runs from no one, and when that didn’t work, Wyatt started playing little kid games like “Muscle Man,” which he thought was comical but it just looked like a sign of weakness. Lashley says where he’s from you go talk to someone in their face when you have problems, but since Wyatt isn’t man enough, he decided to come to Wyatt’s show to see him.

Lashley says if Wyatt is man enough, he’s here, so come see him in the ring. The music hits and the lights go low as Wyatt’s entrance starts up. Lashley is looking for Wyatt to come out, but Uncle Howdy suddenly attacks Lashley from behind and beats him down. There’s no sign of Wyatt. Howdy grabs Lashley’s face and laughs. Howdy charges again but Lashley counters and spikes him into the mat. Lashley throws his jacket away, then readies in the corner for a Spear as Howdy slowly gets back up. Before Lashley can hit the Spear, the lights go out. The lights come back up and Howdy is gone. Lashley looks around until the Wyatt logo flashes back on the screen to end the segment.

- Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso and Paul Heyman are at backstage. Jimmy talked to Jey Uso but Jey said he needs more time. Reigns asks if Jey really said that? Jimmy says no, he really said for Reigns to leave him the hell alone. Reigns says he doesn’t understand how Jey could do this to Jimmy after everything Reigns has… after everything they have done for Jey. Right? Reigns says he’s always been there for Jey and had his back, but none of this started until Sami Zayn came around. Maybe that’s where the greed comes from, Reigns says.

Reigns says they will fix this problem once and for all… he wants Jimmy to go out with Solo Sikoa for the main event, and get rid of Zayn. Reigns says if Jimmy gets rid of Sami, then Jey will come home. Reigns asks Jimmy if he can do that. Jimmy says he’s got Reigns. Reigns tells him to do it for The Bloodline, for the family. Jimmy nods and walks off as Reigns pats him on the back. Heyman leans over and tells Reigns that was wonderful, but Reigns shakes his head. Reigns thinks it over and says Jey’s got one week. Do you understand, Wise Man? Yes, my Tribal Chief. Reigns says if Jey isn’t back in The Bloodline in one week, he’s not going to blame Jey, he’s going to blame Jimmy. Heyman looks worried.

- The announcers hype next week’s SmackDown with Kofi Kingston vs. Karrion Kross vs. Sheamus vs. Drew McIntyre vs. LA Knight to determine the next challenger to WWE Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER.

- Solo Sikoa defeated Sami Zayn via pinfall. After the match, Sikoa stands tall and continued attack on Sami but Jimmy rushes in and he wants to take over. Jimmy mounts Sami with right hands. Jimmy tells Sikoa to bring a steel chair in as he continues to pound on Zayn in the corner to boos while talking trash. Jimmy places the chair around the neck of a dazed Zayn. Sikoa prepares to charge in with the Rikishi splash but Jimmy wants to do the honors. Sami jumps up and throws the chair in Solo’s face, then dodges a big splash from Jimmy in the corner.

Sami then comes right back with a Helluva Kick to Jimmy. Sami stumbles around now but he’s on his feet as fans pop. Sami grabs the chair now and he goes to smash it over Jimmy’s back but here comes Sikoa. Sami throws the chair at Sikoa and he catches it, but Sami takes advantage to retreat from the ring to the crowd. Jimmy and Solo seethe in the ring as Sami stands with fans in the crowd. Roman Reigns and Heyman watch from backstage. Sami poses with the crowd as a “Sami!” chant starts up. Jimmy is angry and disappointed in the ring, Reigns is angry and disappointed backstage and Friday Night SmackDown goes off the air.

Reported Reason Why WWE Cancelled Roman Reigns vs. Randy Orton After WrestleMania 38

2023-03-05T06:57:00.002+05:30

Over the last three years, Roman Reigns has established and achieved greatness on another level. The Tribal Chief has defeated Hall of Famers, all-time greats, and the stars of tomorrow. Edge, Goldberg, John Cena, Rey Mysterio, Brock Lesnar, Matt Riddle, Sami Zayn, and even his cousin Jey Uso have all taken trips to "The Island of Relevancy" to acknowledge Roman Reigns.

However, The Head of the Table hasn't faced The Viper Randy Orton during his record-setting World Championship run. According to various media outlets, WWE was planning Roman Reigns vs. Randy Orton in the after WrestleMania 38, presumably at SummerSlam.

Unfortunately, these match didn't take place due to unfortunate circumstances. The former WWE Champion Randy Orton was put on the shelf with a back injury. He was written off on the May 20th edition of SmackDown last year following vicious assault by The Bloodline.

Randy Orton was initially expected to return soon, but his injury was much more severe than the higher-ups had anticipated. Orton required a spinal fusion surgery, and a Fightful report suggested that retirement was a real option for him. Hence, Roman Reigns vs. Randy Orton never happened, and a returning Brock Lesnar faced the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion in a Last Man Standing Match at SummerSlam 2022.

WWE News: What WWE Planned For Roman Reigns After WrestleMania, Dominik Mysterio First-Time-Ever Match

2023-03-04T01:20:00.001+05:30

What WWE Planned For Roman Reigns After WrestleMania

The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns is set to face 2023 Royal Rumble winner Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 39 with his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. However, it looks like Roman Reigns schedule following the WrestleMania 39 is already booked.

According to the recent reports by Xero News, the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns' next scheduled event is in Saudi Arabia in May. It's also reported that Roman Reigns is not currently booked for Money in the Bank, but he is scheduled for Summer Slam. Still, there might be some underlying spoilers.

Dominik Mysterio First-Time-Ever Match At WrestleMania 39

Dominik Mysterio has been one of the most notorious superstars on the red brand ever since he joined The Judgment Day on Monday Night RAW. Last year, Dominik Mysterio turned his back on his father and Edge at WWE Clash at The Castle 2022 and aligned with The Judgment Day. After adopting a new persona and abandoning his father, Dominik began working with the stable to send Rey away from the brand.

Dominik and Rey Mysterio have crossed paths on numerous occasions in the past year but Rey refused to raise a hand at his son. According to a recent report from Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE always had plans for the Dominik Mysterio to face his father Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania 39:

"Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio. This hasn’t been announced but has been the plan for months to hold off their first singles match to this show." [H/T - BodySlam]

Triple H Reportedly Pushing Raw Superstar As A 'Major Project' To Become A Top Guy For A Long Time

2023-03-01T16:24:00.003+05:30

Despite failing in his Money in the Bank cash-in attempt, Austin Theory has reinvented himself with a more serious and ruthless persona, dropping his previous 'selfie' gimmick. He went on to capture the United States Championship and most recently retained it in a six-man Elimination Chamber match.

According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Theory is viewed as a "major project" for a significant push in WWE. This is reportedly why he has been slated to face the legendary John Cena at WrestleMania Hollywood this year.

It remains to be seen how Theory will fare against the 16-time World Champion, but this high-profile match indicates that WWE is invested in pushing Theory as a major player in the company's future.

''Austin Theory vs. John Cena for the U.S. title. Theory is clearly a major project to be a top guy for a long time.''

WWE News: WrestleMania 39 Night 1 Main Event Update, Kenny Omega To WWE? Dragon Lee WWE Debut

2023-03-01T16:22:00.000+05:30

Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley Match Likely To Main Event WrestleMania 39 Night 1

Rhea Ripley won the 2023 Women's Royal Rumble match and earned the women's title shot opportunity of her chosen champion at WrestleMania 39. Later, she picked SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair and both set to face each other at WrestleMania 39 with the SmackDown Women's Title on line. Now, we got an update about this title match at WrestleMania 39.

According to a new report from Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the SmackDown Women's Championship match between Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair could be headlining WrestleMania 39 Night 1.

"There is no decision on the main event past an internal feeling that Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley right now is the favourite. There is a push feeling for sponsors and political reasons after men main evented both nights last year it would be good for a women’s match to headline and the feeling Flair vs. Ripley is stronger than Bianca Belair vs. Asuka for the spot. If there is Usos vs. Zayn & Kevin Owens, one would think that would be the other favourite." (H/T: Cultaholic)

WWE Reportedly Trying To Sign Former AEW Champion Kenny Omega

Recent reports suggest that WWE is potentially interested in signing former AEW World Champion Kenny Omega after his contract with the rival promotion expires. However, Omega's future with AEW depends on his ability to remain healthy and in good shape for competition.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter by Dave Meltzer, Kenny Omega's new deal with AEW has not been finalized yet, leading to speculation about his future in certain circles of WWE and other places in the wrestling industry.

It remains to be seen whether Kenny Omega will renew his contract with AEW or opt for a new opportunity with WWE or another wrestling promotion. Fans will have to wait and see how this situation develops in the coming weeks and months.

Update About Dragon Lee WWE Debut

According to the recent reports, WWE officials, including Shawn Michaels, are eager to introduce top Mexican star Dragon Lee to WWE television in the near future.

Dragon Lee, a former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion, signed with World Wrestling Entertainment in December of last year after a grueling match in his home country. While his signing has been confirmed, he has yet to make an appearance in a WWE ring.

However, WRKD reported on Friday that Dragon Lee may be brought into NXT by Shawn Michaels to counter the ongoing threat of Grayson Waller. It remains to be seen how WWE will introduce Lee to its audience, but fans of the masked star will undoubtedly be excited to see him make his debut in the company.

"As many fans have speculated, the idea of Shawn Michaels forcing Grayson Waller to face off against a debuting Dragon Lee has indeed been discussed."

WWE Monday Night Raw Full Results (February 27th, 2022)

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Tonight’s WWE Monday Night Raw opens live from backstage at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan as we see Becky Lynch and WWE Hall of Famer Lita arriving backstage. Kevin Patrick welcomes us to RAW, and he’s joined at ringside by Corey Graves. Patrick sends us to a recap of what happened on Friday Night SmackDown with Sami Zayn and Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos.

Here The WWE Monday Night Raw Full Results

- Tonight's WWE Raw opened with the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa. Jimmy takes the mic and announces that The Bloodline is in Grand Rapids. Jimmy dismisses cracks and issues within The Bloodline. It might look like that from the outside but if you come from a family, you know families fight like that all the time. Fans chant for Sami Zayn. Jimmy brings up Sami and Cody Rhodes, and how Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns has and will run over them.

Jimmy says Reigns will be back on Friday night to remind everyone who runs SmackDown. He goes on about the locker room but the music interrupts and out come The Street Profits – Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins. The Profits shout-out Grand Rapids, then make fun of how Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion Jey Uso isn’t here. Ford says they talk about running SmackDown but can’t even run their own damn family. The two teams continue to have words until The Profits attack first. They send Jimmy to the floor, then unload on Sikoa with superkicks. The Profits then knock Sikoa to the floor. Sikoa regroups with Jimmy.

- Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso defeated The Street Profits via pinfall. After the match, The Bloodline attacks The Profits. A steel chair is wrapped around Ford’s neck and he’s placed down in the corner. Sikoa charges for the Rikishi splash but Kevin Owens rushes into the ring from out of nowhere, intercepting Sikoa with a big superkick. Owens then drops Jimmy with a Stunner. Owens retreats to the floor as fans cheer.

- We see what happened with Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley at WWE Elimination Chamber. We also see how MVP issued a WrestleMania 39 challenge last week to Lesnar, on behalf of Omos. Will Lesnar accept the challenge tonight?

- It's time for The VIP Lounge, the music hits and here comes Bock Lesnar instead of MVP. The pyro goes off and Lesnar heads to the ring with cowboy hat in-hand. Lesnar is all smiles as he slaps hands with fans at ringside. Lesnar enters the ring and takes a seat on MVP’s couch, putting his feet up. The music hits and out comes The VIP Lounge host MVP next, and he’s not happy. MVP says when he invited Lesnar to accept Omos’ challenge, this isn’t how he envisioned it.

Lesnar apologizes for being a little early, then invites MVP to join him in the ring. MVP is good where he’s speaking from. Lesnar has no beef with MVP, he’s all about business. Fans chant “Suplex City!” and MVP tells them to shut up, and tells Lesnar to not listen to them. MVP asks about business. Lesnar is here to listen to MVP sell Lesnar and the fans a fight. MVP asks if he can come into the ring and talk business without worrying about Suplex City. Lesnar says no suplexes tonight. Fans boo.

MVP knows Lesnar is a man of his word, so he’s coming into the ring. Lesnar tells MVP to sell him this fight, do what you do best. Lesnar came to possibly do business with MVP, so hype the fight. MVP says Lesnar is The Beast Incarnate and when Lesnar puts his hand on a man, they have no chance. MVP goes on hyping Lesnar up but says he had his hands full with Bobby Lashley, and MVP wasn’t even in his corner. MVP wonders how Lesnar thinks he can have his hands full with the Nigerian Giant who will put his hands back on Lesnar.

MVP says The Beast can subdue any man but a Giant will conquer any Beast. He says Lesnar can F5 and suplex any man he wants, but he can’t do that to the Nigerian Giant called Omos. Lesnar stands up and says that was good, he has goosebumps. He high-fives MVP and says that was damn good. Lesnar accepts the challenge and fans pop. MVP asks if they have business and Lesnar says yes. Lesnar thinks they should shake on the deal, and drink on it. MVP proposes a toast to Omos vs. Lesnar at WrestleMania 39. Lesnar officially announces the match, and mentions MVP will be in Omos’ corner.

MVP says he’s going to pop a bottle of champagne for this occassion. Lesnar says no… MVP is a baller and a hype-man, but Lesnar is just a farmer who grows the goods, so if they’re going to have a toast, they’re going to drink the good stuff. Lesnar raises his flask to the match at WrestleMania, then takes a drink. MVP says he will just drink the champagne. Fans boo. Lesnar asks if MVP is going to make him drink alone. MVP would never dream of such a thing.

MVP asks what’s in the flask. Brock Lesnar says where he comes from they call it white lightning, or moonshine. MVP takes a sip and then spits it on Brock Lesnar because of how strong it is. Brock Lesnar wipes his face, then puts the lid back on the flask. Brock Lesnar uses MVP’s handkerchief to wipe his face again, then drops him with the F5 to a big pop. Lesnar laughs, then struts around with his cowboy hat and MVP’s cane. Brock Lesnar exits the ring as his music hits.

- Cathy Kelley at backstage with Lita and Becky Lynch, asking about tonight’s main event for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles. Lita says some of her most famous career highlights have been next to top tag teams, so tonight is a true bucket list check. She’s been making history for more than two decades and she’s not done yet. Lynch says winning the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles is a secret bucket list item of hers and she admires Lita, so there’s no way they’re not walking out with gold tonight. Lynch promises Bayley will also get hers soon as well. Lynch promises she and Lita will be the most ground-breaking champions ever. They walk off.

- Cody Rhodes defeated Chad Gable via pinfall. After the match, Rhodes stands tall as the music hits. Rhodes drops to his knees and kisses the mat in the middle of the ring. Fans chant “Cody!” as he takes the mic now. Cody looks ahead to WrestleMania 39 in 33 days. He has yet to stand in the same ring as Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, who is booed by fans. Rhodes says Reigns is on SmackDown this Friday and he is ecstatic because he will be there too. Fans pop as Cody’s music starts back up.

- Byron Saxton at backstage with Baron Corbin. Corbin says it’s no secret things haven’t gone his way, and he’s hearing what people are saying, and how what WWE Hall of Famer JBL said to him was… Saxton interrupts and says they have to go something else. Corbin says this is ridiculous he’s had another interview cut.

Saxton quickly walks over to stop Kevin Owens, asking if he’s worried about consequences from his earlier attack on The Bloodline. Owens says they are the ones who should be worried because they are suffering from the consequences of their actions, and so are others, but as far as Owens is concerned, all he’s wanted for months is to see The Bloodline fall and he won’t stop until he gets what he wants, but what he does not want or need is any help. Owens walks off.

- Still to come, a look at Rhea Ripley vs. SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair and Dominik Mysterio vs. Rey Mysterio.

- Graves sends us to the WrestleMania 39 Titanic parody with Montez Ford and RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair.

- The Judgment Day at backstage – Dominik Mysterio, Rhea Ripley, Damian Priest and Finn Balor. We see highlights from Dominik’s appearance on SmackDown with his dad Rey Mysterio. Dominik insults his father and says he showed the world what a loser his father is in the ring, and at being a father. Dominik says he will be with Rhea on SmackDown this week when she faces Liv Morgan, so maybe he and his father can have a talk then. Dominik says Rey won’t do anything about it because he’s in Ex-Con Dom’s world now.

Rhea says she didn’t have to say a word to SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair on Friday. We see footage from their segment. Rhea says just being in the same building had Flair shook. Ripley looked Flair in the eyes and saw something worse than fear, it was acceptance because no amount of coincidence or nauseating words she had to say on Friday can change the fact Flair can’t escape fate, and that’s Ripley winning the title at WrestleMania 39. Finn says WWE Hall of Famer Edge thought their war was over at Elimination Chamber.

We see what happened last week. Finn Balor says Edge doesn’t get when to decide when this is over, it’s over when Finn Balor says it is. Finn Balor says Edge is playing checkers while The Prince is playing chess, and he still has one more move to make. Finn Balor issues a challenge to end this at WrestleMania.

- Otis at backstage pacing outside of the trainer’s room. Maximum Male Models walk up and Maxxine Dupri asks if Otis has thought to accept her offer yet. Maxxine says they would be honored to be at ringside for Otis if he had a match tonight. Otis says he needs a match. He frantically rushes off to find Adam Pearce.

- Asuka defeated Carmella via submission. After the match, Asuka stands tall. Asuka takes the mic and calls RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair to the ring. The music hits and out she comes, quickly marching to the ring. Belair doesn’t know what Asuka said but doesn’t like her tone. Belair hopes she called her out here to tell everyone how they will tear the house down at WrestleMania, but if not, Belair will remind her how she’s The EST and you can spell WrestleMania without it. Carmella comes from behind and shoves them into each other, and they go down. Carmella heads to the back while talking trash.

- Candice LeRae defeated Piper Niven via pinfall. After the match, LeRae quickly retreats to the floor as a furious Niven yells at her to come back to the ring and fight.

- Byron at backstage with Johnny Gargano now. He recalls Otis coming up to him and saying he needs some hot action, so they have a match now. The Judgment Day interrupts and Damian Priest talks down to Gargano. They have words. Gargano almost steps to Priest but Finn Balor steps to Gargano. Balor says Otis is going to flatten Gargano like a pancake tonight but if he doesn’t cover Gargano in maple syrup and gobble him up, then Balor will finish the job next week. Gargano says he will see Balor next week as The Judgment Day walks off.

- The Miz makes his way to the ring for a special WrestleMania Hollywood edition of MizTV. The Miz hypes up The Road to WrestleMania 39. He brings up the anniversary gift he received from Maryse last week, and he promised to reveal what the secret envelope said last week. He says this gift is life-changing. He brings out his special guest to reveal the news, and this person is also the WrestleMania 39 host. We get a drum-roll and then… it’s The Miz. He will be hosting WrestleMania 39.

Miz confirms he will host both nights. He says this will be bigger than the Oscars or the Golden Globes. He says Will Smith slapping Chris Rock will be nothing compared to what he does. He mentions Logan Paul’s WrestleMania involvement and says this is WrestleMania Goes Hollywood, not WrestleMania Goes YouTube. He promises WrestleMania will go viral with him as the host. Miz says he’s excited and nothing can take him off this pedestal. The music interrupts and out comes Seth Rollins to pyro and a pop. Fans begin singing Rollins’ theme as he struts to the ring. Miz is furious.

Miz says this is his big moment, why is Rollins out here? Rollins tells Miz to not get his panties in a bunch, he just came to congratulate Miz and not rain on his parade. Miz says Rollins has been raining on his parade for three weeks. Rollins goes on about Miz being a bit of a B-hole lately. Miz says he’s not a B-type of person, he’s an A-type. Rollins asks if this means he’s an A-hole? Miz is just angry. Rollins promises he didn’t try to ruin Miz’s moment, he just has a favor to ask. Rollins has been trying to get in touch with Logan… fans boo. Rollins figured Miz could help him with that.

Miz asks the crowd if they want him to FaceTime Paul for Rollins right now. Fans pop but Miz says no. Miz says this is Rollins’ problem, not his. Miz says he’s going to WrestleMania, for two nights, and Rollins isn’t because Miz is an A-Lister while Rollins is just a stupid goofball… Rollins suddenly drops Miz. Fans sing Rollins’ song as he stands over Miz. Rollins then picks Miz’s mobile phone up off the mat, and snaps a photo of The Miz laid out against the bottom rope.

Rollins then takes a seat and calls Paul on FaceTime. Paul picks up and tells Miz to quit calling him. Rollins laughs and Paul isn’t happy to see him. Rollins taunts Paul for his brother Jake Paul losing to Tommy Fury this past weekend. Rollins says we’re all tired of this game. He calls Paul to come to RAW and face him in the ring next week. Paul accepts the challenge and says he can’t wait to see if Rollins will still talk this crap when they’re face-to-face. Rollins calls Paul a bitch and hangs up on him while laughing. Rollins then ends the segment with a Stomp to Miz. Fans sing Rollins’ theme as he makes his exit.

- Cathy Kelley catches up with Damage CTRL in the back, and asks about how confident Lita and Becky Lynch are for tonight’s main event. Bayley says they have been on all shows standing up to other teams lately, and while WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Dakota Kai and IYO SKY are the greatest tag team ever, this is about more than titles to Damage CTRL, this is their story, their legacy. OK? Bayley tells Cathy to go tell “those idiots” that. Damage CTRL leaves and here comes WWE United States Champion Austin Theory.

Theory says they are great champions but everyone knows he is the best champion in WWE right now. He’s a little shocked he’s not being talked about, his achievements and accomplishments, but everyone is talking about John Cena, who comes back next week. Theory says but the thing is, they just talk about Cena’s hustle, loyalty and respect. Theory says look at his hustle – he hustled everyone in the Elimination Chamber to retain.

Theory further say no one has more loyalty than he does in this business… he defended his title over WWE Hall of Famer Edge less than 48 hours after Elimination Chamber, and he’s hustling… he’s got loyalty but then there’s the respect. Theory says he’s got a lot of respect for Cena, he really does, and that’s why next week, in Cena’s hometown of Boston, Theory is going to look at Cena in the face and give him all the respect he deserves. All Theory asks if that Cena give him the same treatment. Theory walks off.

- Bobby Lashley defeated Elias via submission. After the match, Lashley stands tall and says he’s not in a good mood right now because he owned Brock Lesnar at Elimination Chamber, but Lesnar resorted to a low blow. Lashley won the match and he wanted it more but now after proving his dominance, he has to deal with Wyatt and his little kid games. Lashley doesn’t play kid games because he’s The All Mighty.

Lashley tells Wyatt to keep his name out of his mouth or get hurt. Lashley drops the mic and exits the ring as his music starts back up. “Wyatt Gym” version of Wyatt shows up on the big screen now, doing the Muscle Man Dance with Huskus The Pig, while taunting Lashley. Lashley stops on the entrance-way and watches this. The promo then cuts to Wyatt’s recent warning on SmackDown, where he tells Lashley he should run. The Wyatt moth logo is on the screen now as Lashley looks on.

- Chelsea Green at backstage with Adam Pearce. She rants about being sent to Ottawa, Illinois last week instead of Ottawa, Ontario. Pearce reminds her she’s from Canada but she’s not happy. Carmella walks in and asks if Pearce saw her match with Asuka. Pearce has Carmella in one ear and Green in the other, so he says he has a phone call to go take. He tells Carmella she can face RAW Women’s Champion Bianca Belair next week, apparently non-title. Pearce walks off. Green and Carmella compliment each other and shake hands after an introduction. They are apparently new best friends now.

- Johnny Gargano defeated Otis via pinfall. After the match, Gargano stands tall with Lumis on the entrance-way now as Otis recovers and an angry Durpi looks on.

- We see what Cody Rhodes had to say earlier tonight. Cathy Kelley is backstage with Paul Heyman now, asking what he thinks about Cody Rhodes saying he will be at Friday’s SmackDown. Heyman says he loves it. This is his favorite time of the year where the ante keeps increasing with every TV show. Heyman mentions Cody confronting Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns but Cathy says Cody didn’t actually say he’d confront Reigns, he just said he’d also be at SmackDown. Heyman says Cody is a top talent and he will not just show up, he will invade SmackDown. Heyman says Cody will confront Reigns on SmackDown but if not, he will be confronted by Reigns.

- Lita and Becky Lynch defeated IYO SKY and Dakota Kai via pinfall and became the new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. At the closing moments of match, Becky Lynch reaches for Lita to tag but Kai pulls her back to their corner. Lynch fights back and they collide with clothesline attempts, and both go down. Bayley slides a title belt into the ring to distract the referee. Bayley then runs over and drops Lita off the apron to the floor. SKY decks Lynch, then the champs drop Lynch with a double neckbreaker.

The music interrupts and here comes WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus to a pop. Trish attacks Bayley at ringside and mounts her with punches. Stratus drops Bayley again, then runs over to hug Lita as fans pop. Kai tags in but Lynch nails a jawbreaker. Lita and SKY tag in at the same time now. Lita with clotheslines, then a head-scissors takedown. Lita with Vertigo to SKY but she botches it. SKY kicks out at 2. Lita goes to the top but SKY sends her to the mat to block the moonsault.

SKY goes up top for her moonsault but Lita moves. Lita drops SKY with Twist of Fate, then goes to the top but Bayley swings at her from the apron. Trish pulls Bayley off the apron and nails a Chick Kick. Lita climbs up but Kai attacks from the apron. Lynch drops Kai on the apron. Lita climbs back up for the Lita-sault to get the pin and the titles.

After the match, the music hits as Lita and Becky Lynch stand tall in the middle of the ring to a big pop. Damage CTRL tries to recover. Trish Stratus joins Lita and Becky Lynch for their celebration as the pyro explodes in the arena. The Monday Night Raw goes off the air with Becky Lynch, Lita and Trish Stratus posing together.

WWE News: WWE Reportedly Planning Massive Title Change Before WrestleMania 39

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The Road to WrestleMania this year may also include a title change, as per Dave Meltzer's speculations about the Women's Tag Team Championship. Dakota Kai and IYO SKY are currently on their second reign with the title, having won it in November 2022 at Crown Jewel premium live event.

The upcoming Monday Night Raw episode promises to be the most significant title defense for Damage CTRL as they face off against Lita and Becky Lynch. As previously reported, Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler are slated to challenge the women's tag team champions at WrestleMania 39.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter suggests that WWE may opt to taking the tag team titles from Dakota Kai and IYO SKY and give it to Lita and Becky Lynch before WrestleMania 39. Dave Meltzer also speculates that it could be a strategic move to make the Rousey and Baszler vs. Lynch and Lita match more marketable for the event.

In conclusion, it remains to be seen if WWE will decide to make the title change or stick with the current champions. The situation is certainly worth keeping an eye on as the road to WrestleMania continues to unfold.

"Shayna Baszler & Ronda Rousey will challenge for the Women's Tag Titles. It was originally against IYO SKY & Dakota Kai, the champions. But Lita & Becky Lynch face SKY & Kai, and WrestleMania is about marquee matches and Lita & Lynch as a team against Baszler & Rousey is a bigger match."

WWE News: Brock Lesnar WrestleMania 39 Match Reportedly Changed By WWE

2023-02-26T16:48:00.005+05:30

On the recent episode of Monday Night RAW caught fans off guard when Omos issued a challenge to Brock Lesnar for a WrestleMania match, instead of the expected Gunther match. Dave Meltzer has shed light on Lesnar's current status, revealing that WWE made significant creative changes for the superstar.

Dave Meltzer clarified that current Intercontinental Champion Gunther was never scheduled to face Lesnar, and the original plans for the Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar are unknown. However, he reported that the company recently rewrote the script, which included Omos in the storyline.

Next week's Monday Night Raw promises to be a massive event, and there is a chance that Triple H might disrupt the story and deny Omos as Brock Lesnar's opponent at WrestleMania 39. However, the TV storyline buildup strongly suggests a first-time-ever match between Omos and Lesnar, which is likely to be showcased at WrestleMania Hollywood in just over a month.

Here's the report regarding Brock Lesnar vs. Omos from the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter:

"Brock Lesnar vs. Omos. The only thing we know is that whatever the Lesnar plan was, and it wasn't Gunther, that is that it changed in the last week or two. Next week on RAW they are doing an angle that would either set up this match, or the angle is a swerve for something else. But television would lead you to believe this is it."

WWE News: Plan For Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes At WrestleMania 39, WWE To Hold Two PLEs In May 2023

2023-02-26T16:07:00.000+05:30

WWE Plan For Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes At WrestleMania 39

Cody Rhodes won the 2023 Royal Rumble match and earned the right to challenge Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 39. However, some fans speculated that Sami Zayn's recent popularity as a face and his storyline with Reigns could lead to him being added to the match. As of now, there are no plans for Zayn to be included in the championship match.

Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter has reported that Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns will main event the second night of WrestleMania Hollywood. He also noted WWE has not yet finalized Night One main event but currently, Charlotte Flair vs Rhea Ripley for the SmackDown Women's Championship is the favorite to main event.

''Reigns vs. Rhodes is expected to headline the second night. There is no decision on the main event past an internal feeling that Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley right now is the favorite. If there is Usos vs. Zayn & Kevin Owens, one would think that would be the other favorite.''

WWE To Hold Two Premium Live Events in May 2023

Reports have emerged detailing WWE's upcoming premium live event plans after WrestleMania 39. The company is expected to stage two major shows in May 2023, both of which are familiar to wrestling fans.

Wrestlenomics' Brandon Thurston revealed in an exclusive video for Patreon members that WWE's Backlash will take place on May 6. It appears that the WrestleMania branding will be removed from the premium live event's title, and there are rumors that it may be held in Saudi Arabia based on previous booking-related reports.

In addition, Thurston announced that WWE's King and Queen of the Ring is scheduled for May 27. The company recently filed a trademark for the same name, hinting at its inclusion in the premium live event lineup.

WWE News: Roman Reigns Huge Match Ahead Of WrestleMania 39, Former US Champion Return Update

2023-02-26T11:21:00.000+05:30

Roman Reigns Huge Tag Team Match Ahead Of WrestleMania 39

Roman Reigns, the current Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, is scheduled to participate in a significant tag team match just weeks before WrestleMania 39 at a WWE house show in Toronto, Canada. Roman Reigns is set to defend his title against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 39, having recently retained it against Sami Zayn at Elimination Chamber 2023.

The WWE has advertised a star-studded tag team match for the March 4, 2023, event, which will feature Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa as a team against Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.

WWE are advertising for the March 4th live event in Toronto Canada that will be headlined by Roman Reigns & Solo Sikoa vs Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens. pic.twitter.com/a72m91osqL
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) February 23, 2023

Former US Champion Riddle Has Not Been Cleared To Return By WWE Talent Relations

Randy Orton has been absent from WWE programming due to a back injury, and his return date is unknown. Meanwhile, his former tag team partner in RK-Bro, Matt Riddle, has been off television for a different reason. He failed a WWE Wellness Policy test in December and was written off TV after a beating by The Bloodline's Solo Sikoa.

According to a report from Ringside News, creative plans for Riddle are not being discussed at the moment. A source from the creative team revealed that they won't discuss ideas for Riddle until WWE Talent Relations gives them the green light to do so. The Ringside News added that they are a tenured member of the creative team.

WWE News: Cancelled Plans For 'The Demon' Finn Balor, Triple H Planning Big Match For Ronda Rousey At WrestleMania 39, Update On 2023 WWE Hall Of Fame Class

2023-02-25T13:14:00.009+05:30

Cancelled Plans For 'The Demon' Finn Balor

A few weeks ago, reports emerged that WWE had intended for the two wrestlers to participate in a match inside the steel structure at the Royal Rumble. However, this plan was abandoned because Edge's filming schedule conflicted with the event. Consequently, Judgment Day engaged in a physical altercation with Edge and his wife, Beth Phoenix, during the Royal Rumble instead.

According to Fightful Select reports, WWE internally had plans of "The Demon" Finn Balor to face Edge in a Hell in a Cell match at Royal Rumble 2023. But those that Fightful spoke to felt that Finn Balor's Demon persona didn't fit his current character and were against it returning. Others within the company thought that the Hell In A Cell match deserved the extra buzz of making a comeback.

Triple H Planning Big Match For Ronda Rousey At WrestleMania 39

Following her defeat in the final episode of 2022 SmackDown, where she lost the SmackDown Women's championship, Ronda Rousey has set her sights on winning the WWE Women's Tag Team championship. She plans to accomplish this feat alongside Shayna Baszler, a former UFC fighter and her former colleague.

According to the Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer, Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler are set to participate in one of the most significant wrestling events in history, WrestleMania. They are reportedly planning to join forces to challenge prestigious WWE Women's Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 39.

Update On 2023 WWE Hall Of Fame Class

A recent report from PWInsider has indicated that Batista will likely be the headliner at the WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony during WrestleMania 39 Weekend in Los Angeles. Sources within WWE suggest that Batista will be given this honor as long as his schedule allows for it. While he is currently away filming a movie in South Africa, he has been pushing for the induction to happen this year and it seems likely that he will be available for the ceremony.

Interestingly, WWE will be returning to Batista's hometown of Washington, DC for a live SmackDown event on March 3. It remains to be seen whether they will announce Batista's induction that night or have him make a brief appearance.

Originally, Batista was announced as part of the 2020 Hall of Fame Class, but due to COVID-19, the Induction Ceremony was postponed. The 2020 and 2021 ceremonies were eventually held together in 2021 without fans in attendance, but Batista was unable to make the event. In March 2021, he informed fans on Twitter that he was unable to attend due to prior commitments but requested to be inducted at a future ceremony where he could properly thank his fans and the people who made his career possible.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown Full Results (February 24th, 2023)

2023-02-25T08:23:00.001+05:30

Tonight’s post-Elimination Chamber edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown up with a look at last Saturday’s big main event from Montreal. We also see what Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens had to say on Monday Night Raw. We’re now live from backstage at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana as Kayla Braxton welcomes us. The Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion Jimmy Uso walks by and she asks if he’s spoken with his brother, Jey Uso.

Jimmy says he hasn’t spoken with his brother, but he’s called and texted, and left messages, and told him he can meet him in the ring later tonight to get anything off his chest. Jimmy walks off. We’re now live from arena, Michael Cole welcomes us and he’s joined at ringside by Wade Barrett.

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- Imperium defeated Braun Strowman, Ricochet and Madcap Moss via pinfall. After the match, Imperium stands tall. GUNTHER faces Drew McIntyre and raises the title in the air. Drew prepares to rush the ring but he’s attacked from behind by The Viking Raiders. Sheamaus runs down to even the odds but Ivar takes him down with a lariat.

Brain Strowman runs over and crashes into The Vikings to save Sheamus. Ricochet then runs the ring and leaps out, taking Erik and Ivar down. Sheamus and Drew McIntyre then knock The Viking Raiders over the barrier into the crowd. Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, Ricochet and Braun Strowman regroup in the ring and hit the corners to pose as fans cheer them on.

- Kayla at backstage with Rey Mysterio. He says tonight he will make sure he puts an end to Karrion Kross once and for all. Santos Escobar walks up. He says there’s one thing Legado del Fantasma values and that’s respect. Santos had the honor of receiving a mask from the legendary Mysterio earlier this month and now he wants to show the fans how much he respects Rey. They speak some in Spanish and Rey says that’s a mutual feeling.

Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley show up now. Dominik says it’s pathetic how Santos keeps sucking up to the great Rey Mysterio. Dominik says Kross will teach Rey some respect tonight. Santos says Dominik needs to learn respect for his father, or Santos will teach him. Dominik says in prison, those who didn’t back up their words got dealt with. Rey shakes his head and Santos laughs. Santos turns back around but not Rhea is in his face, waving at him. They wish Rey good luck. Rhea blows a kiss at Santos and taunts him, then they leave. Rey is stressed out but Santos tells him to don’t let that bother him because he knows who he is. Rey asks how could it not bother him, that’s his son. Rey walks off and Santos shakes his head.

- Solo Sikoa, Jimmy Uso and Paul Heyman are at backstage. Jimmy talks to Solo and says everything has been crazy since the Royal Rumble. He says a few weeks go when he and Jey Uso defended their titles, he knew Jey would be there for him, for us. But since Montreal, he doesn’t know because it feels different. Jimmy thinks Jey may be spooked over this whole Sami Zayn thing. Heyman says if that’s the case, Solo should stay back with him tonight and Jimmy can handle Jey face to face, man to man, twin to twin, Uso to Uso, personally. Jimmy says yeah.

- LA Knight makes his way to the ring. Knight says let me talk to you. He says this is the season and everyone is talking about how they want a WrestleMania moment, but Knight didn’t come here for WrestleMania moments, he came here to make money and win titles, by being the best and how doe she do that? By going to WrestleMania. Yeah, he says as he points up at the sign. Knight says here’s the twist – he’s not the one who will be having a WrestleMania moment because you can’t have a LA WrestleMania without LA Knight, and what that means is… he’s going to give WrestleMania a LA Knight moment. Yeah.

The music interrupts and here comes The New Day – Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston. Kofi says Knight doesn’t understand how this works. He says LA has only been on the roster for two months so who is he to be demanding things? Knight calls them The Nerd Day and knocks them for playing too many video games. Knight hypes himself up. Woods says being nerds has made them a lot of money. Woods knocks Knight for his fake leather vest. He says WrestleMania moments are earned, not handed out, case in point – KofiMania.

Knight doesn’t care about their paths, he’s a creator of circumstances. Knight goes on and asks how KofiMania worked out for him. The New Day is in the ring now. Kofi reminds Knight how he won the WWE Title and says he was fighting in the ring and behind-the-scenes, but he’s not going to wait for the chance to shut Knight up in Evansville tonight. Knight laughs. Fans chant for The New Day. Knight asks if that was a challenge. Kofi asks if LA is dumb. Woods tells Adam Pearce to go ahead and send a referee out here.

- Kofi Kingston defeated LA Knight via pinfall after Xavier Woods interference. After the match, Kofi stands tall and The New Day continues celebrating now.

- Tonight’s Progressive Match Flo looks at how Rhea Ripley won the Women’s Royal Rumble and then challenged SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair for WrestleMania 39. We also see their recent sitdown interviews. Still to come, Flair and Ripley will face-off.

- SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair makes her way to the ring as the announcers hype her WrestleMania 39 title defense against Rhea Ripley. Flair says she knows Ripley likes to run her mouth on Raw, so she can’t wait to hear what Ripley says to her face. Flair calls Ripley out but she’s not coming. Flair smells hesitation. She asks if Ripley is scared after remembering the last time they were in the ring together.

Dominik Mysterio comes out to boos. Dominik isn’t going to let Flair run down his mami. Flair knocks him and tells him to go get Ripley and tell her to face her like a real woman instead of hiding behind a boy toy. Dominik is in the ring now. He says Flair sounds jealous and bitter because she knows Ripley is the hottest thing in WWE right now, and no other woman has entered the Royal Rumble at #1 and won it all. Flair smiles and Dominik says she’s beautiful, she should smile more. He goes on about how Ripley is dominant and strong, so strong she almost breaks his back when she hugs him, and when she… Flair interrupts.

Charlotte Flair says she has a real Latino man at home who calls her mami, referring to AEW’s Andrade El Idolo, and his accent is much thicker. Fans pop. Dominik brings up some of the similarities he has with Flair being generational Superstars. Fans boo. Dominik just knows his father was worse, and that really messed him up. He says when Ripley wins at WrestleMania, Flair will know her dad was right – she’s just not good enough. Flair says unlike Dominik, she loves her dad and he’s 74 tomorrow, so happy early birthday. Fans “Wooo!” again.

Charlotte Flair says her dad can still go and if he was here, he’d kick Dominik’s butt but since he’s not here… Flair steps to Dominik as fans pop. Dominik backs away. The music interrupts and here comes Rhea Ripley. She marches to the ring and faces off with Flair, laughing at her. Dominik pulls Ripley away and they exit the ring. Flair picks up the title belt and raises it in the air. Ripley rushes back in and gets in Flair’s face. They have a few words and taunt each other as Dominik gets Ripley to exit the ring again, while Flair keeps the title in the air.

- Michael Cole shows us how Natalya and Shayna Baszler had words on Twitter. Baszler issued a challenge but Natalya had to check and see if doctors would clear her to compete.

- We see footage from earlier today with Natalya talking to Adam Pearce in the trainer’s room. Pearce said tonight’s match against Shayna Baszler is totally up to her, and she said she wants to do it. Pearce advised Natalya to watch her back because wherever Baszler goes, Ronda Rousey is also there. Tegan Nox is seen listening in the background. She says she’s seen what Rousey and Natalya have been doing to Natalya, so if it means anything, she will have Natalya’s back tonight. Natalya thanks her and says that means a lot. Pearce then made this match official.

- Shayna Baszler defeated Natalya via pinfall. After the match, Baszler charges to knock Nox off the apron and back to the floor. Rousey comes in and barks orders as fans boo. Nox rushes in and takes Rousey down. Nox goes for Baszler but she retreats to the floor. Rousey says Nox is done next week. Rousey rants about Nox and Natalya as Baszler holds her back on the entrance-way.

- Cole plugs WrestleMania 39 and shows us the Joker parody promo with Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch.

- It’s time for Bray Wyatt’s Firefly Funhouse but this is a much wackier and crazier version, all over the place. A red light suddenly covers the Funhouse and we hear someone say “lie for me!” now. We see someone playing with action figures of WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker and possibly a Wyatt figure. Wyatt is seen backstage in a production area now, laughing at last week’s promo where he warned the winner of Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley. We then see Lashley’s RAW promo and it’s being mocked somewhat.

Bray Wyatt welcomes us to Funhouse News now, and he’s joined by Ramblin’ Rabbit. Wyatt says it’s not OK here. He talks about some dragon, with seven horns and ten crowns, but says more importantly, who opened the door? He says it’s time for the weather now and it looks like a blacked-out Uncle Howdy briefly does the weather but not really.

Bray Wyatt appears as some sort of game show host now, and “Can You Keep a Secret” is the name of the show. Can you keep a secret? A voice-over continues to make different references to “can you keep a secret?” now – the Channel 6 line-up is only shows called “Can You Keep a Secret.” We go back to the Funhouse front door and there’s several graphics flashing outside of the door. Wyatt appears somewhere wearing his black mask now. He says, if I told you a story, could you keep a secret? That ends the segment.

- Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman are at backstage again. Jimmy says he really needs to work things out with Jey Uso tonight. Heyman says he hopes they do because he just received a text message from Roman Reigns, which he shows to Jimmy. Reigns says he will be here live next week and he wants Jimmy to handle Jey tonight because if not, Reigns will handle Jey next week, for Jimmy, and personally. Heyman walks off. Jimmy is stressed.

WWE News: Roman Reigns Plans After WrestleMania 39, Beth Phoenix WWE Status

2023-02-23T15:46:00.001+05:30

WWE Plans For Roman Reigns After WrestleMania 39

The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns currently set to defend his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 39, which is scheduled to be held as a two-night event, taking place on April 1st and 2nd, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Now, we got a reports regarding WWE plans for Roman Reigns after WrestleMania 39.

According to the Xero News reports, it's noted that Roman Reigns is currently not booked for the Money in the Bank premium live event. It was also stated that The Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will wrestle at the yet-to-be-announced event in Saudi Arabia and Summer Slam 2023. He is also slated to be present on TV programming leading up to both events.

Beth Phoenix WWE Status

Edge and Beth Phoenix faced Finn Balor and Rhea Ripley in mixed tag team match at Elimination Chamber 2023. During the match, Beth Phoenix, a former three-time WWE women's champion, executed a Glam Slam on The Eradicator, causing them to fall to the ground. Afterward, Phoenix and Edge collaborated to deliver a Shatter Machine to Finn Balor, resulting in their victory.Meanwhile, her potential status on the current roster has now been revealed and now we got an report about it.

According to Fightful Select reports, The Glamazon Beth Phoenix is listed as "unassigned" to either Raw or SmackDown on WWE's internal documents. Since returning at Royal Rumble 2023, she has appeared on the Monday Night Raw alongside her husband, Edge.

WWE Tuesday Night NXT Full Results (February 21st, 2023)

2023-02-22T08:09:00.007+05:30

Tonight’s WWE Tuesday Night NXT episode live from WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Vic Joseph welcomes us and he’s joined at ringside by WWE Hall of Famer Booker T.

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- Ilja Dragunov defeated Trick Williams via pinfall. After the match, Dragunov stands tall. JD McDonagh stands up at the announce table and stares Dragunov down as they have words.

- We go to a promo from Jinder Mahal. He says he could’ve confronted NXT Champion Bron Breakker on his first night back like everyone else but he waited because timing is everything in this business. Jinder says the title on Bron’s waist is getting heavier, the boos are getting louder, and his energy is getting weaker. Jinder goes on and says tonight there will be a lot of shocked faces in the crowd. He’s made a career out of shocking victories and tonight he will have another as he becomes NXT Champion.

- NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion Fallon Henley is backstage leaving a voicemail for Brooks Jensen, apologizing for Valentine’s Day. Josh Briggs walks in and tells her Jensen needs time. She just wants to apologize and Briggs says Jensen can tell by all the texts and calls she’s made to him. Henley says if that was Kiana James’ brother, why didn’t she say so? Why did she drag it on? Isn’t that weird? Briggs agrees it is weird but Fallon was wrong, that was the big night for her tag team partner and for Jensen. Fallon says she should apologize to James in person and Briggs agrees. She walks off.

- We see footage from earlier today with Meiko Satomura training with some of the women’s recruits at the WWE Performance Center. She asks if they can survive and they say yes. NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez asks to join and Satomura says yes. They begin training and we see some of the recruits start dropping out as the day goes on. Perez is the only one to make it through, and they bow to each other. Perez goes to leave but Satomura asks where she’s going, that was just a warm-up, now we really begin. Perez is out of breath but she says OK.

- Tyler Bate makes his way to the ring. Bate takes the mic and thanks everyone for their support on his journey, no matter who it’s been against. He says some things are meant to be, some happen for a reason, but he believes in timing and the natural unfolding of things… but he and the fans of NXT are about to embark on a mystical journey together, and let me tell you this… the music interrupts and out comes The Schism – Joe Gacy, Ava, Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid.

Gacy says they were preparing for The Dyad’s match when they heard Bate and they believe in someway they are kindred spirits. The Schism are also forward thinkers. Bate appreciates the input but he will pass on drinking whatever concoction Gacy has given his mates. Ava says they may be kindred spirits in some ways but certainly not all ways. Gacy says Bate is funny and he’s right, the journey a man takes does matter, you just have to be careful who you surround yourself with.

Gacy says these people won’t help Bate. The Schism is a true family while Bate left his across the ocean, groups like Chase U speak togetherness in the face of division. The Schism gave Thea Hail a glimpse of what life could be like with them, and maybe Bate would like to feel their power right now as well. Heed our message, Gacy says. Ava says Bate is all alone, he has no one, but we are four roots, one tree. The Schism surrounds Bate in the ring but here comes Duke Hudson, Andre Chase and Thea Hail to a big pop. The Schism retreats.

- The Dyad defeated Chase University via count out. After the match, The Dyad regroups at the entrance-way. Chase U is in the ring now. Duke yells at Chase to let Hail grow up. Duke asks if this is a university or a charity. Duke walks out as Hail whines about this being her fault.

- We see footage of Mr. Stone and Von Wagner backstage earlier today. Stone asked Von if he’s ready to get this going, if he’s made a decision yet. Von asks if Stone wants his deep, dark secrets because he came here to kick ass and take names. Stone says that’s real original. Tony D’Angelo and Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo walk in, and they’re not happy with Von costing them the NXT North American Title last week.

They have words and Stacks mentions The Don beating Von down tonight. Von asks if Tony D wants a match. Stone tells him no. Von respectfully declines the challenge. Stone tries to talk Von down while Tony and Stacks taunt him. Von gives them a match and they leave. Stone says Von played right into their hands. Von tells Stone to shut up.

- McKenzie Mitchell at backstage with Charlie Dempsey and Drew Gulak. She asks Gulak why he turned on his friend Hank Walker last week. Gulak says they were never friends, Walker was just a guy who asked for his help. He says Walker is the kind of guy who says he wants it but just because you say you want something, doesn’t mean you get it. He didn’t come to NXT to hand out participation trophies, he came to find the best of the best and that’s not Walker. He’s a nice guy but to be successful in NXT you can’t be afraid to rip limbs, step on people’s throat, and tear at ligaments until they snap. Gulak says that doesn’t describe Hank but it does describe Dempsey. They walk off together.

- We get a new Sol Ruca vignette. She likes how different the ocean is and NXT is the same way, new opponents and some new challenge every day. She goes on about how she tries something new, fails at first, but keeps trying and then she gets it, she’s pumped and feels like she’s conquered the world. She chases that same feeling in the ring and that’s why she wants another match with Zoey Stark because eventually she will hit her move and one day beat Stark.

- Jacy Jayne defeated Indi Hartwell via disqualification after Gigi Dolin attacks Jacy Jayne. After the bell, Dolin unloads on Jayne and beats her out of the ring. Fans cheer as Dolin fights Jayne into the backstage area.

- We go back to today’s training session with Roxanne Perez and Meiko Satomura. Perez asks why they’re doing this when they wrestle in two weeks. Satomura says no talking, just training. Perez hangs in there and Satomura gives her a thumbs up. They bow. Satomura says they needed to train because to win it has to come from your heart, not your muscle. Satomura says she will see Perez in two weeks.

- McKenzie Mitchell is with Zoey Stark in the back, asking about the earlier comments from Sol Ruca about wanting another match. Stark doesn’t give a damn what Ruca wants, if she loves the ocean so much she can stay there. Stark has already defeated Ruca and she’s done with her. Stark wonders why Meiko Satomura is getting another NXT Women’s Title shot, is it because Roxanne Perez is fan-girling and paid for her flight here? McKenzie says it’s because she’s a living legend. Stark goes on about how everyone in the locker room is sucking up to Satomura when it should be her. Stark says if Satomura steps in the ring with her, she will learn who the real Final Boss is. Stark walks off.

- NXT Tag Team Champions Gallus defeated Edris Enofe and Malik Blade in non-title tag team match. After the match, Gallus stands tall. Pretty Deadly’s lackies bring the cake in the ring to present it to Gallus now, saying it’s to celebrate the two year anniversary of Pretty Deadly defeating Gallus in NXT UK. Coffey and Wolfgang destroy the two lackies, launching them out of the ring.

Gallus pose now but Pretty Deadly attacks from behind with steel chair shots. They beat the champs to the floor, then launch Coffey into the steel ring steps, then Wolfgang goes into the steps. They send Coffey into the steel again, then Wolfgang into Coffey. Pretty Deadly talks some trash and keep Gallus down. They then double team slam Wolfgang on top of the steps. Pretty Deadly takes the title belts and raise them in the air over Gallus now.

- We go to a vignette from Dabba-Kato. He says he can feel Apollo Crews’ anger because for 8 months Apollo was too busy with his own future, so busy that he forgot about his past. Kato reminds Apollo how he helped Crews win the WWE Intercontinental Title at WrestleMania, and how he was there for every big moment Apollo had. He says Apollo came back to NXT but where was his call? Kato says at Vengeance Day it felt good, like old times, but he came to hurt, not help. He goes on and says Apollo can’t stand on his own without Kato. Apollo may have brought him into this world, but he will be the one who takes Apollo out of it.

- The announcers plug Stand & Deliver. Stevie Turner interrupts and she’s also excited about Stand & Deliver. She introduces her randomizer and it lands on Lyra Valkyria. She tells fans to get their questions ready on Lyra. She says Lyra is a mystery but no match for Stevie’s fast fingers. She takes “Stevie-Chats” from fans and gives some background on Lyra’s character. One fan asks Stevie how far she sees Lyra going in NXT. She says Lyra is talented but no match for Stevie’s forward-thinking. Vic says this is cool and he has a question but Stevie says she’s sorry, the stream is over.

- Tony D’Angelo defeated Von Wagner via pinfall. After the match, Tony stands tall as Stacks joins him in the ring. Von argues with Stone now. Kelly Kincaid interviews Tony in the ring now, asking him about Dijak. Tony wants to talk about Stacks and loyalty first. He says Stacks had the chance to take the NXT North American Title shot last week or have Tony’s back and he chose family. Stack says it’s family over everything. Tony appreciates that.

Tony says Stacks gets it but Dijak doesn’t. Tony says they’ve been at this for months now and it’s time to put it to an end. Kincaid asks how. Tony says he and Stacks thought of a few ideas to make Dijak disappear but he’s decided to end it in the ring. Tony proposes a Jailhouse Street Fight for NXT Roadblock. Fans pop. Tony says when it’s done, he will put Dijak in solitary confinement. Tony gives Dijak 7 days to respond and says don’t make me come find you.

- McKenzie at backstage with the injured Nikkita Lyons. Her surgery was a success but the doctor said she could be out for 11-2 months. Her goal is to be back before one year. Lyons still can’t tell us anything about who attacked her in the parking lot because it came from behind. Tiffany Stratton interrupts and wonders why anyone is still talking about Lyons and wasting TV time that could be used on her, the Center of the Universe. They have words and Stratton would like to see Lyons out of NXT permanently. Stratton taunts Lyons and leaves.

- Ivy Nile approaches Tatum Paxley at backstage and asks if there’s an update on Nikkita Lyons. Paxley says they still don’t know who attacked her. Ivy says well we know who didn’t attack her. Ivy finds out Paxley isn’t going out with her for her match. Nile asks if Isla Dawn is getting to her. Nile tells Paxley to not let Dawn and Alba Fyre get to her because they’re a team. Nile heads out and Paxley looks up at the Diamond Mine banner, nodding her head.

- Trick Williams is recovering from his earlier match when Carmelo Hayes enters and gives him props for holding his own against Ilja Dragunov. Carmelo needs to watch tonight’s main event and see… Tyler Bate interrupts. He also gives Trick some props for the match. Bates also gives some advice to Trick, something about “good timber does not grow with ease” and “the stronger the storm, the stronger the tree.”

Trick jokes that Bate is 25 and 75 at the same time. Bate takes that as a compliment. Hayes respects Bate for his strong mind and for knowing exactly who he is, but Hayes also knows who he is because he is… him. Hayes is happy Bate’s journey has nothing to do with the NXT Title because that’s all Hayes, respectfully. Trick and Hayes leave.

- Alba Fyre defeated Ivy Nile via pinfall. After the match, Fyre and Dawn stand tall together. They watch as Nile tends to Paxley at ringside.

- We get a quick promo to hype up NXT Champion Bron Breakker.

WWE Monday Night Raw Full Results (February 20th, 2023)

2023-02-21T09:03:00.005+05:30

The post-Elimination Chamber edition of WWE Monday Night Raw opens up on the USA Network with a video package showing what happened in the main event of Saturday’s Premium Live Event with Kevin Owens, The Bloodline, Sami Zayn and Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. We’re now live from the Canadian Tire Centre as Kevin Patrick welcomes us and he’s joined at ringside by Corey Graves.

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- Tonight's WWE Raw opened with Sami Zayn making his way to the ring to a big pop from his home country. Sami Zayn hits the ring but the “ole!” chants interrupt before he can speak. Fans chant “Sami!” now. Sami says he’s feeling a lot of feelings tonight but the main feeling from the past few days is gratitude. He thanks the crowd for these recent reactions and says they have no idea what it means. A “you deserve it!” chant starts up now. Sami says he’s also feeling guilt for letting everyone down. Fans boo.

Sami says everyone told him to finish the story but he’s now realized that the story is never over. However, we are entering the final chapter and the final chapter is not just about him. Sami says there’s one person he needs to talk to tonight more than anyone else. Sami says he’d love it if Kevin Owens came out here right now. Fans pop. The music hits and here comes Kevin Owens to cheers from his home country.

Owens hits the ring and fans chant “KO!” now. Sami says he’s wanted to say so much to Owens but now that he’s standing here, he doesn’t know what to say. Sami wants to say thank you, he guesses, and he wants to say he’s sorry, but he knows they’re kind of past the point of words, things have gotten messy. They have both said things that he’s not sure if they can come back from. Sami says for months Owens said he only carried about taking down The Bloodline and he knows Owens doesn’t stop until he accomplishes something when he gets it in his head… Sami says if it’s the last thing he does he will not stop until he sees Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and The Bloodline come crumbling down.

Sami says he and Owens can’t do that alone, but he thinks the only way to get it done is if they do it together. Fans cheer and chant “yes!” now. Owens doesn’t need Sami’s apology or gratitude because what he did on Saturday was for Owens’ family, not Sami, because they watched Owens get beat down at the Royal Rumble while Sami watched. Owens did it for Sami’s family so they didn’t have to watch Sami get beat down like Owens’ family did. Owens has been fighting The Bloodline for months on his own and as far as he’s concerned, that’s fine and he will keep fighting them alone.

Kevin Owens still means everything he said back in November, when he said he’s done with Sami Zayn, and that’s fine, so if Sami Zayn needs help taking down The Bloodline, just ask his buddy… Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion Jey Uso. Owens drops the mic and storms out of the ring as fans boo. Sami looks on.

- Kevin Patrick and Corey Graves plug a special edition of “Ding Dong, Hello!” with Bayley interviewing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. They also plug WWE United States Champion Austin Theory defending against WWE Hall of Famer Edge, Cody Rhodes kicking off his Road to WrestleMania, and more.

- We see Sami Zayn on the entrance-way now, looking out over the crowd. He seems a bit down. Sami Zayn is suddenly attacked from behind by Baron Corbin. Baron Corbin beats Sami Zayn down to the ringside area and destroys him. Corbin marches around and talks some trash as officials and medics come out to check on Sami Zayn.

Baron Corbin is taunting Sami Zayn on the mic, bringing up how he was interrupted last week. We see medics helping Sami Zayn to his feet. Corbin says he called it – Roman Reigns destroyed Sami in front of all his family and friends. Corbin goes on talking trash while Zayn tries to get to the ring but officials hold him back. Corbin says Zayn has embarrassed himself, his hometown and all of Canada because he is a complete failure. Adam Pearce steps aside and lets Zayn charge the ring to a big pop. Zayn unloads on Corbin and clotheslines him to the floor. Zayn and the referee argue. The referee calls for the bell and now we have a match.

- Sami Zayn defeated Baron Corbin via pinfall. After the match, Zayn stands tall to a pop. Zayn continues celebrating with the home country crowd.

- Tonight’s Progressive Match Flo replay looks at how WWE Hall of Famers Edge and Beth Phoenix defeated Finn Balor and Rhea Ripley. Edge will challenge WWE United States Champion Austin Theory later on.

- We go to Byron Saxton’s previously-recorded sitdown interview with Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio. He asks about what happened at WWE Elimination Chamber. Ripley says what about it. Saxton says she and Finn Balor came up short against WWE Hall of Famers Edge and Beth Phoenix. Ripley says the last thing she will say about Beth is after they went toe-to-toe, Beth said she was the real deal. They have un-finished business but Ripley isn’t focused on the past, she’s focused on WrestleMania 39.

Byron Saxton presses but Dominik says Ripley is done talking about them, who are has-beens like his father. Dominik threatens to show Saxton what he learned in prison. Saxton asks about facing SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania, and how she’s talked about putting Ripley in her place a few years back at WrestleMania. Ripley says Flair is only bringing up what happened a few years ago because she refuses to see what everyone else sees – that Ripley is the best woman in WWE. She says the only lesson here is this – she doesn’t make the same mistake twice.

Rhea Ripley says if Flair puts her in her place at WrestleMania then that will be good because her place is standing over Flair as the new champion. Saxton asks what to expect in Friday’s face-off on SmackDown. Ripley says watch to find out. Dominik brings up his dad’s match with Karrion Kross and says he might just tag along to SmackDown with Ripley. Ripley tells Saxton the interview is done. She and Dominik Mysterio walk out together.

- We see how Logan Paul attacked Seth Rollins in the Men’s Elimination Chamber. We also see how WWE United States Champion Austin Theory issued an Open Challenge after the Chamber, which was accepted by WWE Hall of Famer Edge. Cathy Kelley is backstage with Theory now. She asks what he’s thinking going into tonight’s title match just two nights after Elimination Chamber. Theory says he’s banged up, he’s feeling it, but here he is like usual. He stepped into the Elimination Chamber and put everyone down like he said he would.

The headline is bothering him because it’s saying “John Cena is coming back in two weeks” when it should say “Who cares?” Theory asks where his respect is for putting in work every week. Theory goes on and says he’s happy he gets to put a Hall of Famer in his place tonight, in this crappy country of Canada. Theory says he will continue forever tonight, right into WrestleMania and his legacy will stand over everyone because he will never lose this title. How’s that for a headline? Theory walks off.

- Mustafa Ali defeated Dolph Ziggler via pinfall. After the match, both Superstars are shocked at the surprise win. Ali no longer wants to shake hands. Ali’s music hits as he heads to ringside, all smiles. Ali yells out and taunts Ziggler now.

- Cathy Kelley at backstage trying to get a word with The Miz but he’s busy with Maryse. Maryse wishes her husband a Happy Anniversary. She gives him a gift and he can’t believe it’s real. Miz says this big news isn’t for Cathy, it’s to be broken by a world-renowned journalist, like him, on MizTV. Miz says he’s saving the news for next week. Cathy brings up his recent losses to Rick Boogs and tonight’s match with Seth Rollins.

The Miz says those were controversial losses. He goes on to insult Rollins and says he’s glad his protege Logan Paul brought Rollins down to Earth. Miz says he molded Paul into the Superstar he is today, and in a sense you could say it was him who caused Rollins to lose out on the WWE United States Title this past weekend. Miz goes on and says this envelope gift from Maryse is making his dreams come true, it is awesome. They kiss to end the segment.

- Cody Rhodes makes his way to the ring for a big pop. Rhodes hits the ring and poses in the corner as the announcers plug his WrestleMania 39 match against Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. The music stops and fans chant “Cody!” now. Cody goes to speak but Paul Heyman interrupts from the screen. Heyman is wearing a neck brace, and is carrying both of Reigns’ titles.

Cody Rhodes asks Heyman where he is. Heyman says he’s backstage. Rhodes tells Heyman to come out to the ring because everyone wants to hear what he has to say. Heyman says he was mauled by Kevin Owens on Saturday night and then subjected to the horrible Canadian healthcare system and what should’ve been a celebration for his Tribal Chief, ended up being a tragedy for The Wise Man, but the true tragedy of this story you want to finish will befall you.

Heyman says face it – Cody can’t beat Roman. Fans boo. Heyman says let’s just imagine that Cody beats Roman at WrestleMania. Then, what will Cody’s life be like? Have you ever heard the phrase indentured servitude? Heyman says right, Reigns does not live that life, but that’s because he has special counsel, The Wise Man, he has Paul Heyman. Heyman says if Cody wins, which he won’t, he won’t have Paul Heyman with him. Heyman goes on imagining Cody’s life as champion. He figures around 200 days on the road, 40-50 but closer to 50 days making charity appearances and red carpet events, 30 days overseas promoting the WWE brand, another 30 days promoting WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, Money In the Bank, and let’s not forget your title defenses in Peoria, IL, now you’re up to around 305 days a year, so that leaves 60 at home… with 20 of them on Skype or Zoom calls to promote the product, meetings.

Paul Heyman asks what Cody’s brother Dustin Rhodes once said… when your father was on the road he was never home, and even when he was home he was never home. Is that the life you want for your wife and child, for your family? Is that the sacrifice you’re willing to make for these titles?

Paul Heyman knows Cody thinks he’s about to say something really vulgar and vile, about Reigns keeping his wife warm on a cold night. Heyman says he’d never say something like that as Reigns is a happily married man… but Heyman isn’t. Fans boo. Heyman assures Cody that this is when he will find out his WrestleMania dreams will become his own personal nightmare. Heyman disappears on the big screen.

Fans chant for Cody as he paces around. Cody says Roman is great, but he has seen this play before. Do not send this man again. He says they haven’t come face to face yet but they probably will soon, and Cody is going to say the same thing now that he will say then… Cody says without a doubt Reigns is the greatest Undisputed WWE Universal Champion in the history of the company, he is the best champion in all of sports but that doesn’t change a damn thing… I have to finish the story. Fans cheer. Cody says he will beat Reigns at WrestleMania. Cody drops the mic.

- Asuka defeated Nikki Cross via submission. After the match, Asuka stands tall but Belair enters the ring to face off with Asuka in the middle. Some fans chant “EST!” now. Belair raises her title in the air and Asuka points to the WrestleMania 39 sign now. They stare each other down some more and Asuka starts laughing. The blue mist starts leaking from her mouth and Belair looks concerned.

- Cathy Kelley at backstage with Carmella now, asking if she’s found a new gameplan to get to WrestleMania. Carmella says it’s only been 48 hours, so no, but what she has thought of is Asuka. Carmella says that little freak thinks she can mess with Carmella but she doesn’t think so. She goes on and says she’s about to make Bianca Belair’s WrestleMania win real easy when she delivers one hell of a receipt to Asuka because Mella Is Money. Cathy rushes over to Seth Rollins, who is strutting around in a good mood. She asks about Logan Paul.

Seth Rollins says that’s two times now that Paul has messed up his WrestleMania plans. Rollins says Paul wants to make this a game and hit him with his own move, but the joke is on Logan. He says Paul may not be familiar with a certain side of him, but anyone who has gotten in his way has learned about that side too well. Rollins says he will find Paul and hurt him.

Seth says Logan wants to make this a game and hit him with his own move. Seth cackles and he tells Logan the joke is on him. Logan may not be very familiar with a certain side of him, but anyone who has gotten in his way have learned about that side too well. Seth says he will find Logan Paul and he will hurt Logan Paul. Seth cackles. Since Logan isn’t here tonight, the man who wants to take credit for Logan’s success seems like a perfect surrogate for suffering. Seth cackles and high steps away. Fans cheer in the arena as Rollins laughs. Rollins goes on and says since Paul isn’t here tonight, but the man who wants to take credit for his success is, The Miz, he seems like the perfect surrogate for suffering. Rollins laughs some more and walks off.

- We see how Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley ended in a DQ at WWE Elimination Chamber. MVP at backstage with Omos now. MVP says Lesnar is a coward as he realized he couldn’t escape The Hurt Lock, so he went and got himself disqualified. MVP says the 7-foot-3-inch 416 pound Nigerian giant is issuing a challenge to Lesnar for WrestleMania 39. MVP tells Lesnar to show up next week to accept the challenge in person, if he has the intestinal fortitude. Omos looks at the camera and pounds his own fist.

- Seth Rollins defeated The Miz via referee stoppage. After the match, Seth Rollins is announced as the winner. Fans pop as he begins strutting around the ring.

- We see Carmella walking with Adam Pearce at backstage. She thanks him for the opportunity and he thanks her for the positive attitude. Pearce makes Asuka vs. Carmella official for next week. Carmella says thanks “hunny” then walks off. Pearce answers his phone and it’s Chelsea Green. She’s upset about Talent Relations sending her to Ottawa, Illinois instead of Ottawa, Ontario. She wants to know how Pearce is going to fix this. He apologizes and says Raw will be in Grand Rapids next week, and that’s in the United States, so let him call the Travel department and figure it out. Green continues ranting but Pearce acts like he’s having issues with his service and can’t hear her. He hangs up.

- We see Alpha Academy posing in a mirror at backstage. Chad Gable can’t understand how Maximum Male Models don’t think he has the look. Bronson Reed walks up and asks if this is how Gable prepares for a match. Gable says he’s not only a bonafide Olympian but he’s also the big beautiful brain behind Alpha Academy, and he’s on the cusp of a lucrative modeling career. Reed tells him to get ready to model a full body cast. Otis steps to Reed and says no one talks to Master Chad Gable like that. Otis and Reed face off. Gable thanks Otis.

- We see the ring crew setting up for “Ding Dong, Hello!” now.

- It’s time for “Ding Dong, Hello!” with Bayley. She has her guests in the ring – WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Dakota Kai and IYO SKY. Bayley insults the people of Canada and since it’s Family Day, she goes on about how much she loves SKY and Kai, her family. She has some questions for them. First she asks how it feels to be the greatest champions of all-time. Fans boo as Kai, who still has her crutch, goes on about how they’ve dominated for more than 100 days, all thanks to Bayley’s support. She names some people they’ve defeated and goes on about how they will continue to dominate. The music interrupts and here comes Becky Lynch to a pop.

Lynch knocks them for rarely defending the titles and says they won’t get to just sit on them because she wants to take them to WrestleMania. Bayley laughs and asks who she’d team with because she has no friends. Lynch says there was one person she was thinking of. The music hits and out comes WWE Hall of Famer Lita to join Lynch on the entrance-way. They head to the ring together. Bayley says they better use her front door if they want to interrupt her show. They come in and Bayley reminds them of their 2022 beef. Becky says she’s already apologized and Lita said they’re past that. Lita says she wanted one more title run but if sh couldn’t take that title from Lynch, she likes this idea of taking the tag team titles into WrestleMania.

Lita officially challenges SKY and Kai. Bayley says they haven’t even come close to earning a title shot. Lynch rambles off their solo accomplishments and says that’s enough. Lita and Lynch go on about how they should want to prove they’re the best, unless they’re scared. Bayley accepts for Kai and SKY, who aren’t so sure about this. Lynch and Lita snatch the title belts and pose with them. They toss the titles back to them and the two sides face off.

- Byron Saxton at backstage with Candice LeRae now. He asks about Johnny Gargano being banged up from the Elimination Chamber. LeRae says she can tell us that… she suddenly spots Nikki Cross and runs over to her. LeRae says Cross has been following her for months and she just needs to know why. She has a match with Piper Niven to get ready for on next week’s show and she can’t focus on that while wondering when Cross is going to show up.

Candice LeRae begs Cross to tell her why. Cross seems a bit shut down and reserved, more than how wild she usually is. Nikki Cross steps to Candice LeRae and whispers something to her. LeRae looks confused. Nikki Cross runs off. Saxton asks LeRae what Cross just said. She says Cross just said all her friends are gone and she’s alone and… LeRae says she’s sorry but to answer the original question, Johnny will be back. LeRae is confused and a bit concerned as she walks off.

- Bronson Reed defeated Chad Gable via pinfall. After the match, Reed stands tall. Otis just now realizes what happened as Maxxine walks off. Bronson Reed poses in the ring as Otis checks on Gable while he’s down at ringside.

- We see Austin Theory backstage warming up for the main event.

- Elias is in the ring. He says he hopes Rick Boogs at backstage taking notes because this is how you do it. We see Boogs backstage taking notes. Elias says this is the time of the year when the stars come out, the Legends come out, but there’s no bigger star or Legend than Elias. He says the question on everyone’s mind now is… and Boogs you better be taking notes… is this, who wants to walk with Elias at WrestleMania 39? He points up at the sign. Elias says there has to be someone who wants to walk with him on the Grandest Stage of Them All. The music interrupts and out comes an angry Bobby Lashley.

Elias readies for a fight but Lashley enters and immediately spikes him tn the mat. Elias rolls to the floor and Lashley follows, sending him into the barrier. Lashley scoops Elias and runs him into the ring post head-first. Lashley rolls Elias back in and delivers a big Spear. Lashley poses some and then rag-dolls Elias with The Hurt Lock.

Lashley takes the mic and says everyone has a plan until he slaps The Hurt Lock on them. He says this past weekend he put Brock Lesnar in The Hurt lock and he panicked, he had to resort to a low blow. Not Lesnar, not Bray Wyatt, not Elias, nobody in the locker room breaks The Hurt Lock so now he will not be disrespected by anyone in this locker room. Lashley says if you disrespect him he will put you down. Lashley drops the mic and plays to the crowd.

- The announcers confirm Becky Lynch and Lita vs. Damage CTRL for the title on next week’s show, plus Piper Niven vs. Candice LeRae, and Asuka vs. Carmella. Also, will Brock Lesnar be here to answer Omos’ challenge? The Miz will host a special WrestleMania Goes Hollywood edition of MizTV to reveal what was in the envelope Miz gave him.

- Byron Saxton at backstage with Edge now, asking how he feels going into tonight’s main event. Edge says now that The Judgment Day is in the rear-view and his family is at home, he can get back to the goals he set for himself coming out of retirement. He knows Austin Theory has the physical ability to shape WWE for the next 20 years, just like Edge did in the last 30, but dos he have the mental ability? Edge says that’s where their similarities end. He says the thing with youth is sometimes it comes with ignorance.

Austin Theory talks about his forever title reign but nothing lasts forever and Edge doesn’t want to be that guy but he’s about to be with another cliche… with age comes wisdom and he knows more than anyone in the back that this can be taken away from you faster than he plans to slap the duck-face off Theory’s overly-manscaped head. He goes on about how he hasn’t held a title in a long time… he’s done a lot in WWE but he’s running out of time to hold a title, the window is closing. Edge mentions how he had his second WWE match in Ottawa but hasn’t wrestled here in 17 years, and it would feel pretty good to win tonight and go into WrestleMania 39 as WWE United States Champion. Edge says he’s had lots of cliches for Byron but he has one more… never say never.

- Austin Theory defeated Edge via pinfall and successfully retained his WWE United States Championship. At the closing moments, Edge waits in the corner for spear but suddenly Finn Balor runs down and jumps up on the apron but Edge knocks him off. Theory grabs Edge but Edge rolls him up for a close 2 count. Balor rocks Edge with a kick while the referee isn’t looking. Theory hits The ATL for the pin to win and retain.

After the match, Theory’s music hits but Balor immediately rushes the ring and stomps away on Edge to boos. Balor drags Edge over and goes up top for a Coup de Grace as the boos get louder. Balor yells at Edge about how this isn’t over, this is just the beginning. Balor delivers another Coup de Grace. We go to replays. Balor goes back up top for a third Coup de Grace now. Balor stands tall over Edge to boos as the post-Elimination Chamber edition of Monday Night Raw goes off the air.

WWE Elimination Chamber 2023 Results: Roman Reigns Defeated Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens Returns

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After Roman Reigns retained hia Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble, The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) and Solo Sikoa attacked Roman Reigns' opponent, Kevin Owens, while honorary Bloodline member Sami Zayn watched on in uncertainty, as Owens was Zayn's former best friend. As Reigns was about to attack a defenseless Owens with a steel chair, Zayn pleaded with Reigns to stop.

Roman Reigns then instructed Sami Zayn to attack Kevin Owens with the chair to prove his loyalty to The Bloodline. After being berated by Reigns, Zayn turned on Reigns and attacked him with the chair instead. Zayn apologized to Jey for his actions only for Jimmy, Sikoa, and Reigns to attack Zayn. An emotionally distraught Jey, who initially took a liking to Zayn, watched on before leaving the ring as the rest of The Bloodline continued the assault on both Zayn and Owens.

On the following episode of Friday Night SmackDown, as Roman Reigns tried to address the events at the Royal Rumble, Zayn attacked Reigns from behind and stated that he initially did not want anything from Reigns, but he now wanted the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Jey was absent that night, and Jimmy and Sikoa attacked Zayn, after which, Roman Reigns accepted his challenge, stating that since Sami Zayn hurt his family, he would hurt Zayn in front of his own family in Montreal.

In the main event, Roman Reigns successfully defended the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Sami Zayn. In the opening minutes, the hometown crowd cheered for Zayn, while viciously booing Reigns. Reigns withstood an offensive flurry by Zayn before taunting the crowd. Zayn turned the tides with a Clothesline on Reigns. After more offensive moves, Zayn performed a Sunset Bomb on Reigns for a nearfall. Reigns fired back with a Uranage for a nearfall.

Sami Zayn countered a Superman Punch into an Exploder Suplex into the turnbuckles. Reigns countered a Helluva Kick into a Superman Punch for a nearfall. As Reigns attempted a Spear, Zayn leaped over and rolled up Reigns for a nearfall. Zayn performed another Exploder Suplex on Reigns and followed up with his own Superman Punch and the Helluva Kick for a nearfall. Outside the ring, Reigns attempted a Spear, but Zayn sidestepped, causing him to crash into the barricade. Back inside, Zayn performed a Blue Thunderbomb on Reigns for a nearfall. As Zayn went for the same move, Reigns blocked and sent Zayn into the referee, incapacitating him.

SamiZayn then performed a Helluva Kick, but the referee could not make the count, frustrating the crowd and Zayn. Then, Jimmy Uso, who was told to stay home a week prior, appeared and performed an Uso Splash on Zayn, and dragged Reigns on top of Zayn. A new official made the count, but Zayn kicked out. After Zayn and Reigns traded blows, Zayn took out Jimmy from the apron, and Reigns performed a second Spear on Zayn for a nearfall.

Then, Reigns trash talked Zayn. Reigns accidentally incapacitated the other referee, and Heyman handed Reigns a chair. Then, Jey Uso, who was also told to say home, appeared, and Reigns tossed the chair to Jey. As Reigns talked with Jey, Reigns tossed him aside, accidentally allowing Zayn to spear Jey. Reigns then viciously attacked Zayn with the chair, and finished it off with a third Spear to retain the titles.

After the match, Reigns and Jimmy attacked Zayn until Kevin Owens appeared and attacked Jimmy. Owens then attacked Reigns, and performed Stunners on both Reigns and Jimmy. Owens then performed a Pop-up Powerbomb on Jimmy through the announce table. Owens then retrieved a chair, only for Heyman to try to cheap shot Owens to no avail. Owens then performed a Stunner on Heyman. Zayn performed a Helluva Kick on Reigns, and stared down Owens, who left the ring. Zayn then received a standing ovation from the hometown crowd as the event came to an end.

WWE Elimination Chamber 2023 Results: Austin Theory Retains US Title After Logan Paul Interference

2023-02-19T09:02:00.002+05:30

On January 30, it was announced that Austin Theory would defend the United States Championship in an Elimination Chamber match. The Qualifying matches for the US Title began on that night's edition of Monday Night Raw, with Seth "Freakin" Rollins, Johnny Gargano, and Bronson Reed earning their spots in the match by defeating Chad Gable, Baron Corbin, and Dolph Ziggler, respectively.

The last two qualifying matches took place on the following week's edition of Monday Night Raw, where Damian Priest and Montez Ford earned their spots by defeating Angelo Dawkins and Elias, respectively.

Austin Theory defended the United States Championship against Bronson Reed, Montez Ford, Seth "Freakin" Rollins, Johnny Gargano, and Damian Priest in an Elimination Chamber match. Seth Rollins and Johnny Gargano began the match. Theory entered third. Rollins and Gargano slammed Theory into the walls of a pod multiple times before Priest entered fourth. All four competitors traded shots before Rollins performed a Superplex and a Falcon Arrow on Priest for a nearfall.

Then, Bronson Reed entered fifth and dominated everyone in his path. Reed then performed a double Samoan Drop on Rollins and Gargano, and pinned Rollins for a nearfall. Reed then sent Priest into the chamber wall and followed up by slamming Priest into the pod. Priest then performed a Shoulder Tackle from the turnbuckles on Theory before sending him into the pod. Then, Montez Ford entered last and brought the fight to Reed. Ford then gained the upper hand on Theory. and attempted his own People's Elbow on Theory, but Reed prevented it.

Theory then lifted Reed on his shoulders, only for Reed to counter into a Powerslam. Gargano then performed a Hurricanrana on Reed for a nearfall. After some action by Priest and Ford outside the ring, Ford performed a Crossbody from the roof of the chamber onto Rollins, Reed, Theory, Priest, and Gargano. Gargano, Ford, and Rollins teamed up to eliminate Reed, with Ford pinning him after From The Heavens. Gargano performed a Hurricanrana from the top of the pod on Rollins onto the other wrestlers. After Gargano dominated everyone else, Priest performed the Razor's Edge on Gargano to eliminate him.

Ford took everyone out with Suicide Dives and performed From The Heavens on Theory, who got his knees up. Theory pinned him after The Stomp by Rollins outside the ring. Then, officials helped Ford out of the chamber. Rollins performed a Pedigree on Theory, but Logan Paul appeared suddenly and attacked Seth Rollins. Then, he delivered The Stomp on Rollins. Theory finished it off with A-Town Down on Rollins to retain the title.

WWE Elimination Chamber 2023 Results: Bobby Lashley Defeated Brock Lesnar Via Disqualification

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At the 2022 Royal Rumble, Bobby Lashley defeated Brock Lesnar, thanks to outside interference. They had a rematch at Crown Jewel in November which was won by Brock Lesnar, although Bobby Lashley dominated the match. At Raw is XXX on January 23, 2023, Lesnar returned from hiatus and cost Lashley his United States Championship match.

Then, two superstars competed in the 2023 men's Royal Rumble match where Lashley eliminated Lesnar. On the February 6th episode of Monday Night Raw, Lesnar appeared with a contract to challenge Lashley to another match at Elimination Chamber. Lashley came out and stated that he would give Lesnar an answer later on after reviewing the contract. This prompted Lesnar to attack Lashley with two F-5s. A contract signing for the match occurred the following week, and after Lashley laid out Lesnar, he signed the contract to make the match official.

At Elimination Chamber 2023, Bobby Lashley defeated Brock Lesnar via disqualification. At the closing moments of the match, Bobby Lashley blocks the F5 and hits a third Spear and goes for The Hurt Lock and this time it’s locked in. Lesnar resists but the submission is applied as the referee checks on Lesnar. Lesnar tries to break free but Lashley keeps it locked in. Lesnar starts to fade but he nails a low blow kick and Lashley goes down. The referee calls the match and Lashley wins via DQ.

After the match, Lesnar talks to referee Chad Patton and then drops him with the F5 for a big pop. Lesnar then delivers another F5 to Lashley. Lesnar brings Lashley to the floor, then takes apart the announce table. Lesnar puts Lashley through the table with another F5 as fans pop. Fans chant “holy shit!” as Lesnar smiles. Lesnar then grabs the referee and tosses him onto what’s left of the announce table with another F5, then, Lesnar makes his exit.

WWE Elimination Chamber 2023 Full Results, Winners And Highlights

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The WWE Elimination Chamber 2023 Premium Live Event opens up with a video package for tonight’s matches, set to “Psycho In My Head” by Skillet. We’re now live from a sold out Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Michael Cole welcomes us and he's joined at ringside by Corey Graves. Michael Cole brings up the 1997 Montreal Screwjob and says the city needs tonight to be different.

Here The WWE Elimination Chamber 2023 Full Results

- Asuka defeated Nikki Cross, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Natalya and Carmella in Elimination Chamber match and earns the Raw Women's Championship match at WrestleMania 39 against the champion Bianca Belair. After the match, Asuka stands tall to a big pop. Michael Cole confirms Asuka vs. Belair at WrestleMania 39 for the Raw Women’s Title as Asuka points up at the WrestleMania sign.

- We get a video package for Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley match.

- Bobby Lashley defeated Brock Lesnar via disqualification. At the closing moments of the match, Bobby Lashley blocks the F5 and hits a third Spear and goes for The Hurt Lock and this time it’s locked in. Lesnar resists but the submission is applied as the referee checks on Lesnar. Lesnar tries to break free but Lashley keeps it locked in. Lesnar starts to fade but he nails a low blow kick and Lashley goes down. The referee calls the match and Lashley wins via DQ.

- We see two fired up Montrealers in the front row – journalist Ariel Helwani and UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre. Michael Cole refers to Helwani as world renowned and unbiased, which may be a dig at the tweets made by AEW President Tony Khan on Friday night.

- We get a video package for the Edge and Beth Phoenix vs. Finn Balor and Rhea Ripley match.

- Edge and Beth Phoenix defeated Finn Balor and Rhea Ripley via pinfall in Mixed Tag Team match. After the match, the music hits as Edge and Beth Phoenix recover to stand together. Dominik regroups with Finn Balor and Rhea Ripley at ringside as they try to recover. Edge taunts them from the ring. Balor is seething as he threatens Edge. The Grit Couple goes back to the corner to pose and continue their celebration.

- The announcers plug tonight’s post-show press conference.

- We see Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns in his locker room suit with Paul Heyman. There are C4 energy drinks on display, and Reigns is drinking one. C4 is a sponsor of tonight’s show. Heyman hypes Reigns up and says Montreal is now his city, not Sami Zayn’s, and tonight the city will become Reigns’ centerpiece of The Island of Relevancy. Fans boo. Roman Reigns continues sipping his C4.

- Austin Theory defeated Seth Rollins, Johnny Gargano, Bronson Reed, Montez Ford and Damian Priest via pinfall in Elimination Chamber match and successfully retained his United States Championship. At closing moments, Seth Rollins and Theory are last two to fight. Rollins with a Liger Bomb for 2. Ford is still laid out, so the referee calls for another referee and medics to come out and tend to Ford. Fans cheer as Ford is helped away by medics. Rollins waits for Theory to get up now. Theory dodges the Stomp but can’t hit The ATL. Rollins with a Pedigree.

Rollins waits for Theory to get back up now. Logan Paul enters the cage as the door is open for Ford to leave. Logan Paul takes out Rollins, and now has words with the referee. Logan Paul goes to leave but turns back around and delivers the Stomp to Seth Rollins. Paul leaves and slams the Chamber door shut. Logan Paul is fired up. Theory gets up and hits The ATL to Rollins for the pin to retain.

After the match, the music hits as Theory stands tall. Fans boo Logan Paul, who is talking trash at ringside. Logan Paul heads to the stage and taunts Seth Rollins to the camera. Theory takes his title to the top of a pod and poses. Seth Rollins stumbles around and looks on as Austin Theory continues his celebration.

- We get a video package for tonight’s main event - Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn for Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.

- Roman Reigns defeated Sami Zayn via pinfall and successfully retained his Undisputed WWE Universal Titles. At the closing moments of the match, Reigns went for the Superman Punch but Zayn moves and the referee gets hit, and he’s laid out. Zayn drops Reigns and they’re both down now. Heyman goes under the ring for a steel chair, then he hands it in to Reigns. Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion Jey Uso suddenly appears in the ring now, in between Reigns and Zayn. Fans pop.

Roman Reigns yells at Jey about his loyalty. Jey stares Reigns down. Reigns hands the chair to Jey but he won’t take it. Fans chant “no!” now. Zayn is laying with his head on the bottom rope, barely able to look up. Jey takes the chair and Reigns turns his back, kneeling down to taunt Zayn. Jey is behind Reigns with the chair now. Reigns turns back around and talks to Jey as Heyman yells at Jey to hit Zayn.

Reigns takes the chair from Jey and then slaps him, then pushes him around. Zayn charges but Reigns moves and Zayn hits Jey with a Spear on accident. Reigns unloads on Zayn with chair shots to the back now. Fans boo and Sami’s wife is upset. Reigns tosses the chair, then readies in the corner. Zayn stumbles to his feet and Reigns nails a Spear. The original referee slides back in and counts as Reigns covers for the pin to win and retain.

After the match, Reigns stands tall and we see shocked and disappointed fans looking on. Jimmy comes back in and attacks Zayn as Reigns watches. The music hits and out comes hometown star Kevin Owens to a huge pop. Jimmy meets Owens on the entrance-way and they brawl. Owens drops Jimmy and sends him into the barrier. Owens stares Reigns down, then rushes the ring. Owens tackles Reigns and unloads on him. Owens with a big Stunner. Jimmy rushes back in but Owens ducks and then hits him with a Stunner to knock him out of the ring. Fans go wild.

Kevin Owens puts Jimmy through the announce table with a Pop-Up Powerbomb. Owens grabs a chair and brings it into the ring. Owens approaches Reigns but Heyman comes in and beats on Owens’ back. Fans chant “you fucked up!” now. Owens turns around but Heyman pleads. Owens with a Stunner to Heyman for a big pop. Owens turns back to Reigns in the corner now. Sami is back to his feet in the opposite corner as the “ole!” chants start up. Owens steps aside and lets Zayn level Reigns with the Helluva Kick.

Sami Zayn turns and looks at Kevin Owens as his music starts up. Kevin Owens exits the ring and stops at ringside to stare up at Sami Zayn. Sami Zayn looks on as Kevin Owens marches to the stage. Kevin Owens turns back around and looks at his former best friend and rival. Zayn turns back to the crowd as they cheer him on. Elimination Chamber goes off the air.

WWE Elimination Chamber 2023 Results: Asuka Earns Raw Women's Championship Opportunity At WrestleMania 39

2023-02-19T07:23:00.003+05:30

On the January 30th edition of Monday Night Raw, WWE official Adam Pearce announced that due to the women's Royal Rumble match winner choosing to challenge for the SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania 39, Bianca Belair's challenger for the Raw Women's Championship at WrestleMania would be determined by an Elimination Chamber match, consisting of three wrestlers from both Raw and SmackDown each.

WWE confirmed the four runner ups in the women's Royal Rumble match: Asuka and Nikki Cross from Raw and Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez from SmackDown as the four participants in the Elimination Chamber match. The fifth and sixth spots were decided in two fatal four-way matches. The first took place on the February 3rd episode of Friday Night SmackDown, where Natalya defeated Shayna Baszler, Shotzi, and Zelina Vega.

The second match occurred on the February 6th episode of Monday Night Raw, where the returning Carmella defeated Candice LeRae, "Michin" Mia Yim, and Piper Niven. The following week, both Becky Lynch and Bayley expressed their desire to compete in the Elimination Chamber match, however, Belair interrupted and stated that if they wanted to compete in the match, they should go through her first. Pearce then scheduled a triple threat match for that night, where if Bayley or Lynch won, then they would be added to the match, however, if Belair won, neither would be added; Belair was victorious in that match.

Liv Morgan and Natalya began the match. Raquel Rodriguez entered third. After back-and-forth action between the three, Nikki Cross entered fourth. Cross dominated the opponents and performed a Crossbody from the top of a pod onto them. Then, Carmella entered fifth and attempted to pin Morgan and Natalya, but both kicked out. Rodriguez drove Cross through a chamber pod, brought her back in the ring, and pinned her for an elimination.

Liv Morgan performed a Sunset bomb off the top of a pod from Rodriguez, and Carmella pinned her for a nearfall. Asuka entered last and dominated Carmella, driving her into the chamber walls. Asuka performed a sliding kick on Carmella and faced Rodriguez, applying an octopus hold, which Rodriguez escaped. Asuka sent her into the turnbuckles. Natalya applied a Sharpshooter on Morgan while Asuka applied an Asuka lock on Morgan, who passed out, resulting in Morgan's elimination.

Then, Carmella performed a superkick on Natalya and eliminated her. Asuka and Carmella double-teamed Rodriguez to eliminate her. In the end, Asuka applied submission lock on Carmella, for which Carmella tapped out and Asuka earn herself a Raw Women's Championship match against Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 39.

WWE News: Original Plans For Edge Reportedly Cancelled At Royal Rumble, Potential Details About Who Will Leave As US Champion At Elimination Chamber

2023-02-18T18:01:00.000+05:30

Original Plans For Edge Reportedly Cancelled At Royal Rumble

During the recent Royal Rumble event, WWE Hall of Famer Edge made a surprise appearance and played a significant role in the match. While he eliminated both Finn Balor and Damian Priest, he was also thrown out of the ring by Balor, who had already been eliminated. However, reports suggest that this was not the original plan for Edge's involvement in the match.

At the event, Edge made his comeback to the ring and disrupted Judgment Day's dominance, ultimately eliminating Balor and Priest. Dominik was left in the ring, but he could not eliminate Edge before Balor and Priest dragged him out of the ring. Later on, Rhea Ripley attacked Edge in the entrance area, but his wife Beth Phoenix came out to support him.

According to a report from Fightful Select, the original plan for the Elimination Chamber was always for Edge and Beth Phoenix to face Judgment Day. However, the plan for Edge's role at the Royal Rumble reportedly changed. Initially, Edge was supposed to have a singles match against Finn Balor, but that plan was modified, and it was not a one-on-one encounter.

Potential Details About Who Will Leave As US Champion At Elimination Chamber

WWE United States Champion Austin Theory set to defend his title against Seth "Freakin" Rollins, Johnny Gargano, Bronson Reed, Damian Priest and Montez Ford inside Elimination Chamber at the upcoming Elimination Chamber premium live event on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Austin Theory will be facing the toughest test of his career at Elimination Chamber. However, according to a report by Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer, he could be coming out on top. As part of a recent episode of the show, Meltzer noted that WWE had filmed a show with Theory to air next month and he was seen holding the title in the show.

“Theory taped a television show that airs in March holding the U.S. title belt.That doesn’t mean 100 percent that he’s retaining it here, but it is something.” (H/t: WrestleTalk)

Of course, WWE can edit whatever footage has been made, but it's unlikely that this is the case. It could be Theory who walks into WrestleMania with the Championship since he's someone that Vince McMahon thinks highly of.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown Full Results (February 17th, 2023)

2023-02-18T08:30:00.006+05:30

The Elimination Chamber go-home edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown opens up with a graphic in memory of Jerry Jarrett, the legendary promoter who passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday. We cut to a look back at last week’s show and how Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos retained the SmackDown Tag Team Titles over Ricochet and Braun Strowman. We also see last week’s related backstage segments with The Usos talking to Paul Heyman and Sami Zayn.

Tonight's WWE Smackdown live from the sold out Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Michael Cole welcomes us and he’s joined at ringside by Corey Graves. We see the Elimination Chamber structure hanging high above the ring for tomorrow’s Premium Live Event. The announcers hype Sami Zayn’s big homecoming for later tonight.

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- Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler defeated Natalya and Shotzi via submission in tag team match. After the match, Rousey and Baszler stand tall to boos. Natalya recovers at ringside but she’s still down. Rousey and Baszler exit the ring together while taunting the crowd.

- Still to come, Sami Zayn’s homecoming, and a look at what’s happened with The Bloodline. Also, it looks like Bray Wyatt and Uncle Howdy are here as we see them flash across the screen.

- We get a video package on some of Sami Zayn’s history with The Bloodline.

- We go back to the ring and Hit Row is already waiting with mics. “B-Fab” Briana Brandy, Ashante “Thee” Adonis and “Top Dolla” AJ Francis begin rapping to boos. Dolla mentions how Montreal didn’t show them any love last time they were here. They continue rapping and the screen flashes an interruption, perhaps for Bray Wyatt? They go on rapping until the lights go out. The lights come back up now but they’re low, the arena is lit up by fireflies from the fans.

Bray Wyatt is standing on one side of the apron, Uncle Howdy is on the other. B-Fab retreats while Dolla and Adonis get ready to fight. Howdy and Wyatt enter the ring. Howdy decks Adonis while Wyatt tosses Dolla to the floor. Adonis stumbles around into a Mandible Claw from Wyatt. Wyatt then sends Adonis into a Sister Abigail by Howdy. Wyatt and Howdy stand tall now. Wyatt says hello to Montreal. Fans pop and chant “thank you Wyatt!” now. Wyatt says now that he’s once again in control of himself, in control of hiss family, he wanted to be the first to tell us this – tomorrow night at WWE Elimination Chamber… Bobby Lashley or Brock Lesnar, whichever walks out of their match alive, whichever is the winner, just know… you should run. Fans pop as the screen abruptly cuts to black.

- We see Drew McIntyre backstage getting hyped up with The Brawling Brutes.

- We see the Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrating their NFL Super Bowl LVII win with a custom WWE Title belt.

- Tonight’s Progressive Match Flo video looks back at last week’s Fatal 4 Way to crown a new #1 contender to WWE Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER. Madcap Moss defeated Rey Mysterio, Santos Escobar and Karrion Kross to earn tonight’s title shot.

- Madcap Moss at backstage with Emma now. He says no one expected him to win the Fatal 4 Way last week. Emma says she did because nobody wins like Moss and nobody has a physique like him, so now it’s his time to shine. Moss says it is just his time to shine and as many doubters he has, they were wrong last week and they can keep being wrong until they realize Madcap is a Superstar.

- Michael Cole sends us to “combat sports journalist” Ariel Helwani, who is in the hometown crown with some fans who are very excited to see Sami Zayn tonight.

- Drew McIntyre and Sheamus defeated The Viking Raiders via pinfall. After the match, Drew and Sheamus stand tall, an angry Valhalla looks on. Sheamus and Drew hit the corners to pose now.

- The announcers send us to another video on Sami Zayn’s history with The Bloodline, starting with what happened at the Royal Rumble. Still to come, Sami Zayn returns home later tonight.

- Kayla Braxton at backstage with Rey Mysterio. We see last week’s post-show video where Rey and Santos Escobar exchanged masks. Escobar handed a mask to Rey and said this doesn’t mean he doesn’t want Rey’s legacy, but this is the ultimate show of respect and he respects who Rey is. Rey hands a mask to Escobar and says he hopes this will let Escobar create his own legacy. Rey says something about respect in Spanish, then they embrace. Rey tells Braxton that he knows that meant a lot to Santos and if he’s being honest, it meant the world to him as well.

Rey says competition is always welcome in WWE and respect is… Karrion Kross interrupts with Scarlett as fans boo in the arena. Kross says once upon a time he wanted to be a father but then after the lack of respect and look of disgust he saw in Dominik Mysterio’s eyes for Rey, Kross thought to himself, maybe that’s not for him because unlike Rey, Kross can walk around this place and not hide his face in shame under a mask for being a pathetic excuse for a father. Kross goes on as Rey stares up at him, seething. Kross tells Rey to do something about it… Tik, Tok. Kross walks off as an angry Rey looks on.

- Asuka defeated Liv Morgan via submission. After the match, Asuka stands tall but Carmella rushes in and superkicks Asuka. Natalya drops Carmella. Cross with the neckbreaker on Natalya. Raquel with the Texana Bomb to Cross. Raquel approaches Liv in the corner and offers a hand to help her up. Raquel points up at the Elimination Chamber but Liv stuns her with the Ob-Livion, then Asuka drops Liv with a kick. Asuka and Liv face off in the middle of the ring now. Liv laughs and blows a kiss at Asuka, then exits the ring. Asuka laughs now.

- We go back to Ariel Helwani in the crowd. He’s with fans who are chanting for Sami Zayn. They’re ready to raise a banner in Zayn’s name and party like it’s… 1993.

- Imperium at backstage with Kayla Braxton now. She asks about what Madcap Moss had to say earlier tonight. WWE Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER says he could care less what Moss said, he made it this far and that’s very good for him, but one impressive win and words of encouragement from a girl doesn’t change anything. GUNTHER says he’s dominated for 250 days and just like everybody else who challenges him on that sacred mat out there, Moss will fall to The Ring General. Imperium heads out.

- GUNTHER defeated Madcap Moss via pinfall and successfully retained his WWE Intercontinental Championship. After the match, GUNTHER stands tall with the title in the air as the music hits. Moss and Emma look on from the entrance-way.

- Sami Zayn makes his way to the ring to a huge hometown pop from the Montreal crowd. Zayn stops and stands on the stage to take it all in as fans begin singing his theme song. Zayn then rushes the ring, almost slips on the top turnbuckle, then hits the ring as the “Ole!” chants start up. Zayn walks around the ring for a few minutes as fans chant and sing. A “you deserve it!” chant starts up now.

Fans chant “Sami!” now. It looks like Sami is finally about to speak but the “ole!” chants drown him out again. We’re having some audio issues but it sounds like Sami addresses his friends in French to start. He says tomorrow night will be once in a lifetime. He addresses Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns next but says something in French, which causes the crowd to erupt.

Sami says it’s not just Sami vs. Reigns tomorrow night, it’s Reigns vs. Sami and the entire city of Montreal. The crowd goes wild. Sami screams out an says Roman is going down tomorrow night at WWE Elimination Chamber. Sami tosses the mic as the music starts back up. The final Friday Night SmackDown before WWE Elimination Chamber goes off the air with Zayn playing to the crowd as thy cheer him on.

WWE Monday Night Raw Full Results (February 13th, 2023)

2023-02-16T22:15:00.002+05:30

The Elimination Chamber go-home edition of WWE Monday Night Raw opens up on the USA Network with the standard intro video. We’re now live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City as Kevin Patrick welcomes us and he’s joined at ringside by Corey Graves.

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- The Man Becky Lynch is already out with Adam Pearce in the ring. We see how WWE Hall of Famer Lita joined forces with Lynch to fight Damage CTRL last week. Fans chant “Becky!” as she takes the mic and says The Man has come back around to Brooklyn. She welcomes everyone and introduces Pearce to boos. Lynch says it felt good to beat Bayley in the Steel Cage last week, and shout-out to Lita for having her back. Fans chant “Lita!” now. Lynch apologizes for being so weird to Lita last year, and says she’s a true Legend.

Becky Lynch says she’s been so distracted she didn’t realize her path to WrestleMania 39 isn’t so clear. She goes on and says she likes fighting herself into things, and Pearce likes making fights. Lynch has an offer to fight in the Elimination Chamber tonight, so what does Pearce think? Fans pop but the music interrupts and out comes Bayley. She says Lynch if a bigger idiot than these fans if she thinks she’s getting in the Chamber.

Bayley says Lita had to win the match for Lynch last week, so Pearce should void the result and put Bayley in the Chamber. They go on arguing about the Chamber and who should challenge at WrestleMania until the music interrupts and out comes Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair. Belair likes where this is going because she likes to fight the best of the best. Belair suggests Pearce let them fight to get in the Chamber. Pearce makes Belair vs. Lynch vs. Bayley for the main event. If Bayley or Lynch win, they’re in the Chamber. If Belair wins, nothing changes and both will not be allowed in the Chamber. Pearce makes it official and all three stare each other down as Belair’s music starts up.

- Still to come, the Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley contract signing for WWE Elimination Chamber. Also, a RAW vs. SmackDown six-woman match, a special edition of MizTV with Seth Rollins, and more.

- Byron Saxton at backstage with The Judgment Day, minus Rhea Ripley. Saxton asks if they’re ready for their big week. Dominik Mysterio is confident in his stablemates. He just talked with Ripley and she’s still on a promotional tour, but she’s excited for WrestleMania and just as excited for Valentine’s Day. Balor says tonight they have The Street Profits and if they want the smoke, they’re about to get rolled up, and smoked up.

- The Judgement Day defeated The Street Profits via pinfall. After the match, The Judgment Day stands tall. Ford checks on Dawkins but Priest runs over and knocks Ford out. The music hits and out comes Edge and Beth Phoenix to a big pop. Edge fights off Balor and Priest, then sends them retreating while Phoenix man-handles Dominik in the ring. She goes for the Glam-Slam but Rhea Ripley surprises everyone and makes her presence known, decking Phoenix and saving Dominik. Ripley with a Riptide to Phoenix as fans boo and Dominik cheers her on. Edge rushes in to check on his wife as Mysterio and Ripley regroup at ringside, laughing at The Grit Couple. The Judgment Day stands together on the entrance-way, taunting Edge and Beth.

- Still to come, the Lesnar vs. Lashley contract signing. Back to commercial.

- We see NFL Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes with his custom WWE Title belt after Sunday’s Super Bowl LVII win. Graves and Patrick congratulate Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.

- We go back the ring and Adam Pearce is waiting for a contract signing. The music hits and out first comes Brock Lesnar, who tips his hat and is all smiles. We see what happened last week between Lesnar and Bobby Lashley with Lesnar delivering two big F5s. Lesnar stands at the table and tosses his chair out to the ringside area. Pearce introduces Lesnar and mentions how he’s already signed the contract, but he needs a second signature to make it official. Lesnar interrupts and tells Pearce to get to the point.

Brock Lesnar tells Bobby Lashley to get his ass out here and sign the contract. The music hits and out comes a group of 12 or so security guards now. They stand on each side of the entrance-way. More security comes out with a table and chair now, setting them up on the ramp. Lesnar is not happy. Lashley is out next. Pearce says he doesn’t know what this is, but Lashley can come to the ring. Lashley says it’s not going down like this, this isn’t the Brock Lesnar Show where he gets his way.

Bobby Lashley recalls pinning Lesnar and says he’s in the driver seat, so they’re doing this on his terms. Lashley takes a seat at his table on the stage, and Lesnar tells him to get his ass in the ring. Lashley had his agent, his manager, his lawyer, his representative and even his kids look at Lesnar’s contract… fans give Lashley the “What!?” treatment. Pearce tells Lashley to come sign the contract and Lashley is not sure if he is going to. Lesnar tells Lashley to come sign the paper. Fans chant “Bobby’s scared!” now and Lesnar laughs.

Lesnar says if Lashley doesn’t come sign, he’s going to come out there and beat his ass unconscious and sign it for him. Lashley says Lesnar doesn’t have the balls to do anything face-to-face. Lesnar exits the ring with the contract in hand. He’s met by security guards but he begins laying them out. Lashley then catches Lesnar and runs him over, turning him inside out. Lashley with a Spear now. Lashley walks down to ringside and grabs the contract. He brings it back to Lesnar, signs it, then places it on Lesnar’s chest. Fans pop for Lesnar as Lashley walks off. Lesnar grabs the contract and struggles to get back up.

- Piper Niven defeated Mia Yim via pinfall.

- We get a video package on recent drama surrounding Undisputed WWE Tag Tag Team Champions The Usos and how Jey Uso showed up to help Jimmy Uso retain the SmackDown Tag Team Titles over Braun Strowman and Ricochet this past Friday. We also see Jey saying he’s unsure if he’s still with The Bloodline, Paul Heyman eavesdropping, Sami Zayn’s secret meet-up backstage with Jey where he said he acknowledges Jey, and how Heyman later told Jimmy to stay at home with his brother this week to watch from there because sometimes you see things on TV that you don’t see live.

- The announcers hype tonight’s Triple Threat main event.

- Cathy Kelley at backstage with Baron Corbin. She asks about the split from WWE Hall of Famer JBL last week and the comments he made. Corbin says it’s been a real depressing week but… Cathy interrupts him and says we have to go to the ring because something is happening.

- The camera cuts to the ring and Sami Zayn is out in all black. He takes the mic to a pop and says he’s not here to hold up the show, but there’s someone he needs to say something important to, and he’s not sure if he’ll have the chance to say this after WWE Elimination Chamber. Sami knows Cody Rhodes is back there, so buddy come out to this ring and indulge me right now. The music hits and out comes Cody Rhodes to a big pop as well.

Fans chant for Cody as he takes the mic. Rhodes welcomes Zayn to Raw and asks what he wants to talk about. Sami says Cody set the world on fire last week with his verbal confrontation with Paul Heyman, and for good reason, but one thing he said Sami can’t stop thinking about – when he said it’s looking more and more like it will be Cody Rhodes vs. Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 39. Sami came all this way to look Cody in his eyes and ask if that was just lip service or does he actually believe Sami can beat Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns this Saturday? Fans chant “yes!” now.

Cody says his bandwidth has been dedicated to saying he’s going to win the titles so he doesn’t have enough to BS Sami, so when he said he thinks he can beat Reigns, he meant it. He believed it when he said Sami will most likely be his WrestleMania opponent. Fans chant “this is awesome!” now. Cody says respectfully, he doesn’t think that is about that, it’s what Sami believes and if he thinks he can beat Reigns. Sami asks if Cody wants the truth. Fans sing “ole!” now.

Sami says truth is, he doesn’t know, because Cody hasn’t seen what he’s seen while in the trenches with The Bloodline for 9 months. They always find a way and this thing about Reigns being in God Mode isn’t a catchphrase, he really is as good as he says he is and he’s operating at a higher level. Sami goes on about Reigns’ dominance and asks if he’s supposed to believe he’s really the one to take down Reigns after all this.

Sami does believe he’s capable of beating Reigns, he’s capable of winning the title, and of being WrestleMania a main event material, he has to believe that with every fiber of his being because if not, no one else will, but he does not know if he will walk out of Montreal as the champion this weekend. Fans chant “you can do it!” now. Cody goes on about how the fans know. Cody hasn’t been where Sami has with The Bloodline but he knows there’s dissension within The Bloodline and that’s because of Sami. Cody gets fired up when talking about how all of this is because of Sami. He says Reigns may be in God mode so put it on a t-shirt because it sounds better there, but Reigns is just a man.

Cody Rhodes says he intends to finish his story but Sami Zayn needs to finish his. Cody Rhodes says just one more thing – he doesn’t want to see Sami Zayn on Raw next Monday because he’d rather see him at WrestleMania. Cody Rhodes points up at the WrestleMania 39 sign and Sami Zayn looks up at it. Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes stare at each other. Sami Zayn nods and exits, going back to the barrier as Cody’s music starts back up.

- Nikki Cross and Carmella are at backstage now. Carmella asks Nikki Cross where she’s been. Cross says playing with her new friends. Carmella asks what friends? Nevermind, forget about it. Carmella just wants to get through tonight and focus on Saturday. Carmella asks about their other teammate, and Asuka appears in her mask. Cross and Asuka are both laughing now with Carmella in the middle. She says they’re both so weird, then she walks off. Cross and Asuka stare at each other. Candice LeRae walks up and asks Cross why she keeps following her around. Cross just laughs at her, then walks off.

- Still to come, a RAW vs. SmackDown six-woman match.

- Cathy Kelley is with Baron Corbin again. He says he’s better off without WWE Hall of Famer JBL, who was just giving him advice while hobbling around in his stupid cowboy hat. He says JBL is a has-been, in the past, so forget about him. Corbin says it’s time to remind people who he is. He’s sick of being disrespected. Corbin knocks Cathy for interrupting his interview to go to Sami Zayn in the ring. He goes on about how Sami can’t beat Roman Reigns, and how he was the last person who actually beat Reigns.

Corbin says he would’ve won the Royal Rumble if he wasn’t blind-sided by Brock Lesnar, then he would’ve went to WrestleMania to beat Reigns again. He knocks Cody Rhodes for winning, and says Reigns will walk through him as well. We see Cody walking through the curtain behind Corbin as Corbin continues taking shots. He stops to listen. Corbin isn’t impressed with Cody and doesn’t know why people are.

Baron Corbin says Cody Rhodes is a joke, so his brother, so was his father, and so is his dog… Cody Rhodes attacks Corbin from behind and fights him into the Gorilla Position. Cody Rhodes yells for a referee to follow them to the ring. Cody Rhodes beats Corbin to the stage, and down the ramp, all while still wearing his suit. Cody rolls Corbin in the ring but Corbin beats him down. Corbin tells the referee to ring the bell.

- Cody Rhodes defeated Baron Corbin via pinfall. After the match, Cody Rhodes stands tall as the music hits.

- Natalya, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez are backstage talking about Bayley and Becky Lynch trying to get into the Elimination Chamber. Liv Morgan and Natalya argue until Raquel Rodriguez yells at them to stop and focus on tonight’s match, save it for Saturday. Liv’s music hits and she heads out.

- Asuka, Nikki Cross and Carmella defeated Liv Morgan, Natalya and Raquel Rodriguez via pinfall.

- Alpha Academy at backstage. While Otis eats a hot dog, Chad Gable talks about how thy were on top of the world last year but something went wrong. He says don’t worry because he will re-write some of The Academy curriculum. Gable snatches the hot dog and says these are bad for you. He tosses it and it hits Mansoor in the face as Maximum Male Models walk up. Maxxine Dupri introduces herself to Otis as the Director of Talent for Maximum Male Models. She says they are looking for the face and physique for their new campaign. She asks Otis if he’s ever considered modeling before.

Gable thinks she’s talking to him and he says he does take care of his body, and has done some modeling, but sees himself as more of a role model. Mansoor and Mace crack jokes on Gable until Maxxine hushes them. Maxxine says she was actually talking to O-tis, not Otis. Otis likes the sound of this. She hands him her business card and says she will be in touch. Gable snatches the card as they walk off. Otis apparently wants the card back. Bronson Reed walks up and stops to look them up and down. Reed walks off to the ring.

- Bronson Reed defeated Mustafa Ali via pinfall. After the match, Reed stands tall.

- We see what happened earlier tonight with The Judgment Day, The Street Profits, Edge and Beth Phoenix. Cathy Kelley is backstage with Edge and Beth now. Edge goes on about being sick and tired of The Judgment Day after all that’s happened. He says they got one over on he and Beth tonight, but it won’t matter at Elimination Chamber because what happens won’t be pretty. Beth says they will remind The Judgment Day exactly why they’re called The Grit Couple.

- We go back to the ring and out comes The Miz for a must see edition of MizTV. The Miz welcomes us to MizTV. He then introduces tonight’s guest and out comes Seth Rollins as fans begin singing his theme song. Rollins has large red clown boots and Miz asks… what are those?! Rollins says it’s called style and Miz would know nothing about that. Miz hopes Rollins isn’t wearing those in the Elimination Chamber, because that structure needs your undivided attention. Miz feels like Rollins’ attention has been divided lately between Logan Paul and the Chamber. Rollins says Brooklyn didn’t come here tonight to talk about that dumpster fire of a human being, they came to sing.

Fans sing Rollins’ theme again. Miz says if he wanted to hear singing, he would’ve went to see Taylor Swift. Rollins says Miz is just jealous he got tickets to Swift and Miz didn’t. They go on about Paul and Miz brings up how Rollins was eliminated in the Royal Rumble by Paul. Miz says Rollins discussed Paul in different interviews, but why won’t he discuss Paul here in WWE? Rollins yells – shut up Mike!

Seth Rollins says he doesn’t want to talk about Paul because… he points at the WrestleMania 39 sign. Rollins says his whole life all he ever wanted to do is headline WrestleMania, be on the marquee. Rollins goes on and says even Miz loves that WrestleMania dream, but Paul doesn’t. Rollins says Paul is selfish, and soulless, and all he cares about is lining his own pockets, getting famous at anyone’s expense, and the reason he doesn’t want to say Paul’s name in a WWE ring is because he doesn’t deserve it. Fans pop. He says all Paul wants in life is attention but what he needs is his teeth kicked in.

Miz asks if Rollins is just jealous. Rollins says Miz is stupid but not that stupid. Miz says he’s not stupid. Rollins asks Brooklyn to help him out here – is Miz stupid? Fans respond with a “yes!” and then they chant “yes!” but Miz lashes out about not being stupid. He says he and Rollins are the only two WWE Grand Slam Champions here but only one headlined WrestleMania and that’s Miz. Miz goes on until Rollins drops him, then puts him back down with a shot to the face with a set chair. WWE United States Champion Austin Theory pulls Rollins from the ring and they go at it.

The Miz takes advantage and attacks, then brings Rollins in. Rollins escapes a Skull Crushing Finale, then superkicks Miz in the middle of the ring. Rollins plays to the crowd as they sing, then he nails a Stomp to Miz. Theory runs back in and drops Rollins with The ATL. Theory mounts Rollins with the title, taunting him and talking trash. Theory says he’s done with Rollins and on Saturday, everyone will see that he does matter. Theory raises the title to boos.

- Rick Boogs at backstage warming up when Elias approaches. We see MVP, Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander talking in the background. Elias talks about how he and Boogs are similar, but he doesn’t want Boogs stressing out over being compared to the legend of Elias. Elias tells Boogs to not let it get him down if he loses tonight. Elias says good luck but if he wins tonight, maybe they can do a collaboration one day. Boogs is fired up. He says he’s born and bred to shred, and tonight Thick Rick is going to shred Miz. Boogs gets psyched up some more and says he’s Boogin’ Out. Boogs walks off as Elias looks a bit shocked.

- Rock Boogs defeated The Miz via pinfall.

- Chelsea Green approaches Adam Pearce in his office. She says he knows who she is by now, she’s not just some clown who deserves to be humiliated on national TV. She sent a strong-worded letter to Pearce’s manager after what’s happened in recent weeks. Pearce says the letters came to him because he runs both shows, he’s the one who responded and said he would take her complaints under advisement. Green says then she’s sure Pearce will treat her like the star she is. She says she wasn’t ready for Asuka last week and wants a re-do.

Chelsea Green says she deserves to be in the Elimination Chamber so why not put her in tonight’s Triple Threat main event. Adam Pearce says that’s not happening. Chelsea Green says she’s not leaving his office until he puts her in. Chelsea Green warns Pearce she will scream if he touches her because she feels very threatened right now. Pearce walks off and Green asks where he’s going. Come back, hello?

- Byron Saxton at backstage with The Judgment Day. Finn Balor says tonight proved they always have the upperhand on Edge and Beth Phoenix, and he’s starting to think they like getting beat up every time, which is fine by him because it will happen again at Elimination Chamber. Dominik Mysterio says his pathetic father, Edge and Beth all used to be good but the game has passed them by.

Damian Priest goes on and says he will walk out of Elimination Chamber with the WWE United States Title, then Rhea Ripley will go on to win the SmackDown Women’s Title at WrestleMania 39. Ripley says Charlotte Flair talks like she’s on a higher level but the only level she will be on is one below Ripley when Ripley rises up to take the title at WrestleMania, and her rise begins this Saturday when she and Finn beat the so-called Grit Couple.

- The announcers hype WWE Elimination Chamber now. We get a video package on the Chamber structure.

- WWE Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair is shown walking backstage for the main event.

- We see what happened earlier with Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn.

- Bianca Belair defeated Bayley and Becky Lynch via pinfall in Triple Threat match. After the match, Belair takes her title and raises it in the air. Bayley and Lynch will not be going on to WWE Elimination Chamber. Belair raises the title in the air as Lynch and Bayley look on. The announcers hype Elimination Chamber now. We see what happened earlier tonight with Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley. Damage CTRL regroups on the ramp as Belair raises the title in the corner. The final Monday Night Raw before WWE Elimination Chamber goes off the air.

WWE News: Riddle WrestleMania 39 Update, Gigi Dolin's Injury Update, Former WWE Star Explains Why He Declined Offer To Appear At Royal Rumble

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Backstage Update About Riddle WrestleMania 39 Status

The Original Bro Riddle has been off to WWE TV since December 5th, 2022 after a brutal attack by Solo Sikoa of The Bloodline. Although the WWE has claimed that he is out due to injury, it is reported that his actual reason for being absent is because he failed a drug test.

According to Ringside News reports, there is currently no plans in place for Riddle at the upcoming WrestleMania 39 event, which is scheduled for April 1st and 2nd.

"Fans who are hoping to see Matt Riddle on the road to WrestleMania might want to stop reading here. WWE has zero creative plan for The Original Bro at this point in time." (H/T: Ringside News)

Gigi Dolin's Injury Update

Gigi Dolin recent appearance on WWE NXT ended in a painful injury inflicted by her teammate Jacy Jayne, signaling the end of their team, Toxic Attraction. Gigi Dolin later posted a photo on social media showing the extent of her injury.

However, according to Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer Live, the injury is not genuine. Although the bruise appeared worse than it actually was, Dolin will be taking a few weeks off from WWE programming to play out a "career-ending injury" storyline.

"Gigi Dolin is fine. She apparently is fine. She got thrown into a door that didn't open and then she got her face smashed in between a foot and a door that didn't open. She's tough and she's done a lot of matches and I guess it looked worse than it was... They're doing an injury angle so she's not going to be on TV for a few weeks to sell what looked like practically, a career-ending injury." [H/T: Cultaholic]

Former WWE Star Explains Why He Declined Offer To Appear At Royal Rumble

The Royal Rumble is famous for its unexpected surprise entrants. In 2014, Vince McMahon offered a spot at the event to wrestler Matt Morgan, but he declined.

Morgan, now 46 years old, rose to prominence as "The Blueprint" in IMPACT Wrestling. He also had a brief stint in WWE from 2005 to 2007, during which he teamed up with stars such as Brock Lesnar and The Big Show.

In a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet on Insight, Matt Morgan shared his reasons for declining McMahon's offer to return to WWE for the Royal Rumble in 2014.

"I would have had that chance when I was supposed to go back and re-debut with them [in] 2014, January 2014. The Royal Rumble. I was going to be The Blueprint finally on WWE TV, not TNA. But my son Jackson was born January 7. And that was something that my wife and I had been praying on for 12 straight years, we went through eight rounds of IVF, none of them worked. And by the grace of God, she naturally got pregnant, the biggest thing for me in my life ever, ever!" Morgan added: "But let’s say it never happened. I was on track to be re-debuting for Royal Rumble 2014 that January. And so I called them up. I told them what happened.” (H/T: Christ Van Vliet)