WWE RAW also known as Monday Night RAW is an American professional Wrestling show. Last Monday night RAW took place on June 19, 2023, in Cleveland. Now, let’s have a look at the thrilling WWE Results, Highlights, and Grades.
This week’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view saw Trish Stratus and Raquel Rodriguez compete in a qualifying match for the women’s bout. Rhea Ripley faced Natalya in a Night of Champions rematch, while Matt Riddle battled Ludwig Kaiser of Imperium. Logan Paul also made his return to WWE to set up his next storyline.
The show began with Seth Rollins receiving a warm welcome from the crowd and his entrance music being sung along to. However, Finn Bálor attacked him from behind and the two fought at ringside until officials intervened. After a commercial break, Bálor continued his attack on Rollins backstage. Meanwhile, The Miz expressed his frustration at being unable to answer The Visionary’s open challenge due to the attack.
Miz vs. Tommaso Ciampa
In a recent match, Tommaso Ciampa made his return after months away and faced off against The Miz. Despite The Miz getting in some offense, Ciampa dominated most of the match and ultimately won with the Fairytale Ending. The purpose of the match was to remind people of Ciampa’s presence rather than steal the show. Overall, Ciampa looked strong and The Miz did a great job of putting him over.
Result – Tommaso Ciampa victory.
Grade– C+
Kayden Carter and Katana Chance vs. Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green
Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green teamed up against Katana Chance and Kayden Carter in a match that lasted less than three minutes. Deville and Green had the upper hand early on, but Chance and Carter managed to secure the win. Unfortunately, the short bout didn’t showcase the skills of any of the wrestlers involved, which was disappointing considering their established status.
Result– Kayden Carter and Katana Chance won
Grade – D+
Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin vs. Indus Sher
Veer and Sanga teamed up with Jinder Mahal for a tag team match against Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin. Benjamin knocked Sanga off the apron with a running knee and double-teamed Veer with Alexander. However, Veer quickly regained control and bulldozed over Benjamin, leading Indus Sher to win the match in less than three minutes. The match was short and uneventful.
Result – Indus Sher victory
Grade – D+
Logan Paul Comeback
During our break, Logan Paul was seen sitting on top of a ladder in the middle of the ring. He spoke about leaving Cleveland to chase his dreams, which drew some negative reactions from the crowd. He then announced his participation in the men’s MITB match in London, prompting Ricochet to come out and respond.
Later, Shinsuke Nakamura, LA Knight, Santos Escobar, and Butch also joined in. Butch decided to punch Paul in the face, leading to a brawl. The segment concluded with Paul climbing the ladder to pose with the briefcases. The purpose of this segment was to add the YouTuber to the match, with the part involving Butch being the highlight.
Grade – C+
Ludwig Kaiser vs. Matt Riddle
Matt Riddle faced Ludwig Kaiser in a match to relieve his recent frustrations with Imperium. Gunther accompanied Kaiser, but Giovanni Vinci was absent due to an injury caused by Riddle. Riddle started strong with an ankle lock, causing Kaiser to grab the ropes. Kaiser regained control and dictated the pace of the match.
During a commercial break, the two athletes continued their fight into the second segment. Upon returning, Riddle executed a superplex, giving himself some breathing room.
The match showcased their ability to work a variety of styles with stiff strikes, impactful suplexes, and smooth transitions. There were only minor moments of complaint, barely noticeable. Riddle won the match, which was predictable, and the right call. Kaiser and Gunther beat him down afterward.
Result – Matt Riddle won
Grade – B+
The Viking Raiders vs. Alpha Academy
Otis and Chad Gable faced Erik and Ivar in a tag team match this week. Gable started against Ivar but quickly tagged out to Otis. The two big men collided, and Ivar was taken down. Olympian Gable had a great sequence, taking out both Vikings, but failed to get the pin with a diving headbutt. Meanwhile, Maxxine Dupri took out Valhalla at ringside, but the distraction allowed Erik to hit Gable with a knee to the back for the pin.
This feud has had its ups and downs. Viking Raiders’ win makes sense, but it would have made more sense if it was a decisive victory of Erik.
Result- The Vikings Raiders won.
Grade – C+
Rhea Ripley vs. Natalya
This week on Judgment Day, Rhea Ripley and Natalya were set to have a rematch from their previous Night of Champions match. However, the match was cut short when The Eradicator attacked Natalya before the bell, destroying her at ringside. This not only robbed the audience of what could have been an exciting match, but it also meant that Natalya was once again made to put someone else over at her own expense.
Trish Stratus vs. Raquel Rodriguez
This WWE RAW Raquel Rodriguez faced Trish Stratus in a match for a spot in the women’s MITB match. Before the match, Rodriguez had a brief encounter with Ripley backstage. Rodriguez dominated the match by slamming Stratus to the mat after a bear hug.
However, Rodriguez crashed into a ring post, giving Stratus an opportunity to make a comeback. The match was longer and more competitive than expected, but not a standout performance from either wrestler.
During the match, Becky Lynch attacked Zoey Stark, and Stratus attacked Lynch, then Lynch gave her back, leading to Rodriguez’s disqualification. The ending of WWE RAW protected Rodriguez’s character and kept the feuds going in the right direction.
Result – Trish Stratus won
Grade – C+
Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Bronson Reed
Shinsuke Nakamura and Bronson Reed had a rematch to settle their issues and prove their pride. Reed dominated the match due to his size and strength, but Nakamura managed to hit a sliding German suplex. Ricochet watched from ringside, which angered Nakamura. After a break, Reed regained control. Reed attacked Ricochet, causing him to retaliate. Ricochet climbed to the top rope and hit the Tsunami for the win. The match of WWE RAW advanced the storyline between the three men.
Result- Bronson Reed won
Grade- B
Judgment Day vs. Cody Rhodes and Undisputed Tag Team Champions
In the Main Event of WWE RAW, Dominik Mysterio, Finn Bálor and Damian Priest challenged Cody Rhodes to find two partners for a six-man tag match to close the show. The American Nightmare found two willing participants in Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens.
The match began with Bálor and Rhodes facing off, but Bálor quickly tagged in Mysterio. The former Bullet Club members had an aggressive exchange of takedowns and hold. The match was entertaining with great moments involving all six competitors.
However, Rhea Ripley’s presence at ringside was a distraction in both good and bad ways. The match did a great job addressing multiple feuds while still keeping the focus on the action in the ring. After a long back-and-forth battle, Rhodes secured the win with Cross Rhodes on Priest, sending the crowd home happy.
Result – Cody Rhodes and Undisputed Tag Team Champions victory.
Grade- A
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