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Published 09:00 IST, April 18th 2023

WWE Raw Results: Brock Lesnar vs Cody Rhodes set to take place at Backlash

Let's take a look at what went down on the latest edition of the Monday Night Raw. Brock Lesnar, Cody Rhodes, Rey Mysterio, etc. featured on the show.

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After last week's intense callout, Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar came face-to-face yet again. The Bloodline and the Judgement Day became unlikely allies and Rey Mysterio went one-on-one against Solo Sikoa. Plus, Riddle joined forces with Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens to take on Judgment Day in a 6-man tag action.

The Monday night Raw kicked off with the Usos and Solo Sikoa having a stare with Judgement Day. The show also featured Brock Lesnar, as he and Cody Rhodes almost produced a war outside the ring. And in the main event Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, and Riddle battled it out against Judgement Day. So, with so much action written on the card, let's find out what ultimately transpired in the longest-running episodic show.

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WWE Raw Results, highlights, and segments

  • The bloodline kicked off Raw: The Usos and Solo Sikoa, accompanied by Paul Heyman started the proceedings of this edition of Raw. As Heyman began his mic work, the members of the Judgment Day appeared. Heyman then revealed to the WWE Universe that Roman Reigns has forged a partnership with the Judgement Day. The Usos were not pleased with the fact that the Tribal Chief took the decision without keeping them in the loop. The segment also showcased Rhea Ripley and Solo Sikoa engaging in an eye-brawl.
  • Rey Mysterio vs Solo Sikoa: Following the promo, Rey Mysterio and Solo Sikoa went up against each other in the squared circle. While the match was of a high degree, interruptions from LWO and the Usos were there to be seen. The match ended after Sikoa delivered a Samoan Spike to Mysterio.
  • Bianca Belair vs Dakota Kai: Dakota Kai featured in a one-on-one contest with the Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair. Kai showcased an impressive performance but fell victim to the Kiss of Death finisher of the EST.
  • Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar Promo: After challenging Brock Lesnar for a match at Backlash, Cody Rhodes made his way to the ring and was all motivated to take on Brock Lesnar. Adam Pierce came from backstage to remind Cody that he needs to get some time off to recover from the beating Brock Lesnar gave two weeks ago. The American Nightmare became more aggressive and brought steel chair in the ring. Then Brock Lesnar appeared. The Security quickly surrounded Cody and to calm Cody down Adam Pierce made the match against Brock Lesnar official for the Backlash card. Cody however did not stop and took his frustration on the security officials. He then charged toward Brock but security came in the way.
  • Seth Rollins vs The Miz: The A-lister did not let Rollins enter the ring and caught his opponent off guard. However, soon the action moved to the ring. Both Grand Slam champions were embroiled in a contest that produced superlative action. In the end, the visionary won the match after delivering a vicious stomp.
  • Bobby Lashley vs Austin Theory for WWE US Championship: Bobby Lashley and Austin Theory resumed their rivalry on Monday Night Raw. The challenger dominated the champion and looked all set to recapture the title but interference from Bronson Reed made sure that Theory remains the champion.
  • Trish Stratus explains attack on Becky Lynch: After losing the Tag Team Championship, Trish Stratus attacked Becky Lynch. A week later Stratus explained her doing to the WWE Universe. She stated that Lynch did not respect her stature in WWE and treated her as a sidekick. Thus, she got what she deserved.
  • Michin and Candice LaRae vs Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville: Ahead of the fight against the tag team champions Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan for the esteemed titles, Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville defeated Michin and Candace LaRae.
  • Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, and Riddle vs The Judgement Day: In the main event the tag team champions Zayn and Owens formed a nexus with Riddle once again and took on the Judgement Day. It was a typical WWE tag team match where both teams got the momentum going. The match ended after Riddle pinned Domnik. After the match, chaos broke out inside the ring as the Usos, Solo Sikoa, LWO, and Rey Mysterio all came inside the ring to initiate a melee. The episode concluded with the babyfaces making the villains retreat. 

 

09:00 IST, April 18th 2023