WWE RAW (06/12/2023) – Full Coverage and Results!
On Monday night, WWE and the USA Network will host another episode of Monday Night RAW from the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas.
The highlight of the night is Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn clashing with The Imperium. Damian Priest and Matt Riddle will compete for a spot on Men’s Money in the Bank, and Cody Rhodes will face The Miz.
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This week’s show kicks off with SmackDown Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley making her entrance. Mike Rome makes his introduction. Adam Pearce is already in the ring, apparently with a belt on a table.
Pearce says that in recognition of all Ripley’s performance of late, she becomes the new holder of the WWE Women’s World Championship. Ripley celebrates. Dominik Mysterio appears to celebrate with Ripley, tucking the title around her waist, much to the audience’s boos.
Ripley asks Dominik to tell the audience how good she is. Dominik tries to point out that the boos from the audience are disrespectful to Ripley. He says that behind a successful woman like Ripley, there is a successful man like him. He plays the Cody Rhodes song, interrupting the party.
Upon arriving at the ring, Rhodes questions what the Wichita crowd wants to talk about. Rhodes says starting with Ripley, she’s starting a great legacy tonight, congratulating her. Rhodes says maybe they could talk about The Miz, who will face him tonight, but first he wants to see what happened last week. On the screen, it is shown the moment when Dominik slaps Rhodes after running away.
Dominik and Ripley make fun of Rhodes. Rhodes says he’d like to hear Brock Lesnar accept his challenge, but since that won’t happen for now, he wants to talk about the slap he took, so he’d like to have a match against Dominik at WWE Money in the Bank. Dominik says he isn’t afraid of Rhodes and that’s why he beat and humiliated him, just like he would anywhere. Rhodes says no one understood anything Dominik said, questioning him again about the challenge.
Ripley says his “Latin Heat” is better than anyone and he’s more of a man than everyone in the room, including Rhodes. Suddenly, The Miz appears from behind Rhodes, however, the “American Nightmare” attacks him in time. Dominik threatens to hit Rhodes, however, he retreats when he sees him quickly turn around. Rhodes throws Miz out of the ring. Dominik takes the opportunity to attack Rhodes again from behind, then fleeing. Ripley confirms that Dominik accepts the challenge for WWE Money in the Bank.
Commercials…
Singles Match: Cody Rhodes vs. The Miz
– Cody lands a “Cross Rhodes” on Miz, followed by a pinfall.
Backstage, we see Becky Lynch talking to Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes. She greets them and heads towards the ring. Before, she watches Chad Gable and Otis teaching Maxxine Dupri some moves. She plays the song by “The Man” and she comes to the ring. She will face Chelsea Green next.
Commercials…
We see a video from last week, when Becky Lynch defeated Sonya Deville, qualifying for the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Zoey Stark and Trish Stratus watched their fight from the start.
In the ring, Lynch greets the Wichita crowd. Lynch talks about the new titles introduced in the women’s division of WWE, stating that whoever holds the briefcase will have in their hands, at any time, the power to challenge the champions at any time. Lynch says he can now, so he wants the briefcase. Lynch says that a person threatened by power makes mistakes and she loves that, which is why she wants the briefcase. Lynch says that Trish Stratus is a scared person and that’s why she brought a guarantee named Zoey Stark to WWE Night of Champions. Plays Stark’s music.
Stark says that while Lynch may have won a lot of titles in WWE, she’s never beaten Stratus, and at Money in the Bank she’ll also see that she can’t beat her. Lynch recognizes that Stark was built like a pitbull, like a machine, however, she has no personality. Stark gets angry and says that Lynch only became famous for the fact that they broke her face and that’s why she now wants to pursue Stratus. Stark says that at WWE Money in the Bank Linch she will become famous again, as she will break his face again. Lynch challenges her to step into the ring. Plays the music of Chelsea Green.
Green excuses Stark and says the focus is now on Lynch. Green says the only reason that kept her from beating Lynch last week was to not eliminate Deville’s chances of getting a spot in the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Lynch says she’s tired of hearing bullshit and asks Green to know right away in the ring. Stark watches the fight from the entrance ramp.
Singles Match: Becky Lynch vs. Chelsea Green w/ Sonya Deville
– Lynch lands a “Disarm-Her” on Green, causing her to tap out.
We see a video from last week when Seth Rollins successfully defended the World Heavyweight Championship against Damian Priest. After the match, Rollins and Finn Bálor faced each other.
Judgment Day is walking behind the scenes. Ripley, Priest and Dominik are talking, while Bálor is quiet. Ripley asks Bálor if everything is okay. Priest cuts the conversation and says that he will now go to the ring to finish Matt Riddle, qualify for Money in the Bank, however, alone, facing Bálor in the sequence.
Commercials…
Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Damian Priest vs. Matt Riddle
– Priest lands a “South of Heaven” on Riddle, followed by a pinfall.
After the match, WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther comes to the ring alongside Ludwig Kaiser. They attack Riddle with some slaps, punches and kicks, before leaving the ring.
We see the moment when earlier today, the match between Dominik Mysterio and Cody Rhodes for WWE Money in the Bank was made official.
Backstages, Cody Rhodes says that to make his big dream come true, he’ll take out anyone who comes his way, whether it’s Brock Lesnar or Dominik Mysterio, he will. For WWE Money in the Bank, he tells Dominik to be careful.
The following will be shown another chapter of the implosion of The Bloodline, in the past Friday Night SmackDown, with Jimmy Uso accidentally costing Jey Uso’s match against Austin Theory, for the WWE United States Championship.
Commercials…
On the way back, Byron Saxton asks about Natalya having lost her last fights, not being the same person anymore. Natalya says that sometimes not being the same is good and she will rise again.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn appear and are asked about losing to Gunther last week. Suddenly Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser appear. Kaiser again talks about Owens’ loss to Gunther last week. Zayn calms Owens down and questions Gunther if Kaiser speaks for him. Zayn says tonight they will win as Owens only lost because he was robbed. Kaiser says if Zayn is so confident, why doesn’t he put his titles on the line. Owens freaks out and starts screaming, accepting the challenge and then leaving. Zayn confirms that they accept the challenge. Gunther questions Adam Pearce, who appears to handle the situation, about the challenge, with the manager saying he will think about it.
We now see another chapter of The Bloodline’s implosion that happened last Friday Night SmackDown. Jimmy Uso accidentally cost Jey Uso the WWE United States Championship against Austin Theory, further increasing the crisis in the group. Jey has yet to decide if he will remain with The Bloodline.
It is announced that Roman Reigns will be present on the next Friday Night SmackDown, where he will charge Jey with his decision.
Ricochet makes his entrance to the ring. Next he will face Bronson Reed.
Commercials…
On the way back, the Indus Sher, commanded by Jinder Mahal, say backstage that Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin were not up to par last week, being easily decimated. Mahal says that everyone should be afraid and respect the Indian duo.
Singles Match: Ricochet vs. Bronson Reed
– Reed defeats Ricochet via DQ after Shinsuke Nakamura attacks him.
Nakamura ended up being hit by Reed, on the commentator’s table, while watching the fight. This led to him attacking Reed. Ricochet gets angry and questions why Nakamura gave him a loss. Reed takes advantage of their distraction and attacks them. Reed prepares for a “Tsunami” on Nakamura, however, ends up suffering a “Superplex” from him and Ricochet.
Backstage, Sami Zayn tries to calm Kevin Owens down. Zayn says the only thing he wants is for Owens to be calm when he steps into the ring later, as the match against The Imperium has become for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship.
Finn Bálor appears walking alone backstage. It will be live on RAW, next.
Commercials…
Backstage, Adam Pearce is on his cell phone confirming that Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn will put the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship on the line tonight. Ricochet appears and asks for one more chance to face Bronson Reed. Pearce says that’s not possible as Shinsuke Nakamura will face him next week. Ricochet gets angry and runs into Nakamura. Ricochet says that today it was his fight and Nakamura messed him up, stating that they will have problems if it happens again. Nakamura says that Ricochet will be able to have Reed once he is destroyed next week.
Finn Bálor’s music plays and the member of Judgment Day comes to the ring. Bálor demands that the World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins, come to the ring. Plays “Burn it Down”. Rollins comes to the ring with the audience singing his song.
Upon arriving at the ring, Rollins continues to hear the audience singing his song. Bálor fumes, questioning whether the audience is done. The audience continues to sing even louder. Bálor says he has something to say that has been stuck for seven years, so he tells the audience to shut up. The public doesn’t stop. Bálor says audiences should remember what happened seven years ago, when he beat Roman Reigns and Rollins, being the first WWE Draft pick, to become the first Universal Champion. The audience does not stop singing. Bálor gets angry and says that this is something serious. Rollins is laughing.
Rollins yells at Bálor what he has to say that’s so important he’s waited seven years to say. Bálor says his big moment seven years ago turned into the worst moment of his career. Rollins injured his biceps and sidelined him. Bálor says he understands the sport is for tough guys, but beyond having idiots sing his song today he has something to say. The audience sings again.
Bálor says Rollins is enjoying it all, but he says no one knows him. Bálor says Rollins took everything from him, but at WWE Money in the Bank, he’s the one who will take everything from Rollins, including his title. The audience sings again. Rollins starts laughing. Rollins says the audience rocks, but he says he’s not laughing at them, but at Bálor, as he’s wanted to see this for seven years.
Rollins remembers his loss to Bálor at WWE SummerSlam in 2017. Rollins says that since then both have gone in different directions, one for the bad and one for the good. Rollins says he’s made mistakes and done bad things, but says he’s also made history and moments fans will never forget. Rollins says he did all of this because he reinvents himself, because he works and is at his best. Rollins says the proof of that is the World Heavyweight Championship around his waist. Rollins says that if Bálor wants this title, that’s fine, but first he wants to know which version of Bálor will face him in London. Rollins says the current Bálor doesn’t stand a chance, but the 2017 one does. Rollins questions whether Bálor will bring that version to WWE Money in the Bank, or if he will bring the current one, which is always walking like a bitch behind the scenes. He plays Rollins’ song and he leaves the ring. Bálor gets angry in the ring. The match was confirmed.
Plays music by Raquel Rodriguez. Next she will face Shayna Bazsler.
Commercials…
On the way back, we see a video from last Friday Night SmackDown, where it was announced that the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship and NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship will be unified.
Singles Match: WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Shayna Baszler w/ WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Ronda Rousey vs. Raquel Rodriguez
– After an illegal assist from Rousey, Baszler rolls Rodriguez up.
Shown now is a tribute to The Iron Sheik, who passed away last week.
Commercials…
Singles Match: Chad Gable w/ Maxxine Dupri and Otis vs. Erik w/ Valhalla and Ivar
– Gable performs the “Sunset Flip” on Erik, winning the match.
We now see a video about Rhea Ripley, who earlier today was awarded the new WWE Women’s World Championship.
Backstage, we see Finn Bálor talking to JD McDonagh. Damian Priest appears and McDonagh tells Bálor that they should talk later. Bálor congratulates Priest on winning tonight, earning himself a shot at the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, but questions whether he would use the contract against him if he wins the World Heavyweight Championship. Priest says he has his word and he wouldn’t do that, however, Bálor has been kind of weird and this needs to end at WWE Money in the Bank.
Commercials…
Backstage, Seth Rollins talks about his fight against Finn Bálor, at WWE Money in the Bank, seven years after the famous WWE SummerSlam 2017. Rollins says that seven years ago he was separated and this time will be no different. Rollins says that after beating Bálor, the Irishman will not only lose control of himself, but also that of his Judgment Day teammates. Rollins still promises to defend his title, in an open challenge next week.
The following headliners are announced for the upcoming WWE RAW:
- The return of Logan Paul;
- Bronson Reed vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship Match: Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn vs. WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser
– Zayn lands a “Blue Thunder Bomb” on Kaiser, followed by a pinfall.
End of show.
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