Here is your post-Monday Night Raw fight size update for January 30, 2023:
- Following her return at WWE Royal Rumble, Chelsea Green approached WWE official Adam Pearce because she had some complaints, and she wanted to see the manager. She stated that she wanted a private dressing room, a fresh spring water, and Swiss chocolate. Pearce offered to get her some chocolate.
Has this ever happened to you?@ImChelseaGreen #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/IzYdzTbqPD
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023
- Edge and Beth Phoenix continued to target The Judgment Day (Damian Priet, Finn Balor, Domink Mysterio & Rhea Ripley). "The Rated-R Superstar" attacked the group early in the show, and he brought the fight to them again later, when Balor faced Cody Rhodes. Ripley started to beat up Edge, but Phoenix came down and dropped her with a ringside. Rhodes capitalized on the situation and pinned Balor for the win.
.@EdgeRatedR & @TheBethPhoenix set their sights on The Judgment Day in a wild scene on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/dNdvNHbVPF
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023
- Carmella made her return and looked ahead to her Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match. She was creeped out by the of Asuka, her teeth and her mysterious goo.
The returning @CarmellaWWE just encountered the new @WWEAsuka on #WWERaw... pic.twitter.com/1QCxcpGHll
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023
- Cody Rhodes kicked off the show and discussed his win in the Royal Rumble match. He also shared his thoughts on his looming clash with Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at WWE WrestleMania, which was subsequently confirmed.
2023 #RoyalRumble Match winner @CodyRhodes has a powerful message for @WWERomanReigns ahead of #WrestleMania!#WWERaw @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/esHO3mAPBL
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023
- Rhea Ripley came to the ring, as she was set to pick her opponent at WrestleMania following her win in the Women's Royal Rumble, and she picked SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair. She vowed to put Charlotte in her place at WrestleMania.
BREAKING: 2023 #RoyalRumble Match winner @RheaRipley_WWE has chosen to challenge #SmackDown Women's Champion @MsCharlotteWWE at #WrestleMania!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/lcdInCK0Fk
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023
- Adam Pearce announced that the Women's Elimination Chamber will determine Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair's opponent at WrestleMania 39.
Who will be the one to challenge @BiancaBelairWWE at #WrestleMania? Find out at #WWEChamber! pic.twitter.com/ZMRSdIFHiW
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023
- Seth Rollins defeated Chad Gable in an Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match.
A spot in the #USTitle Elimination Chamber Match at #WWEChamber is on the line in a #WWERaw showdown between @WWEGable & @WWERollins! pic.twitter.com/xRHhbk9PY9
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023
- Dexter Lumis brandished a hatchet and scared JBL, and the distraction helped Johnny Gargano beat Baron Corbin in an Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match.
The Axeman strikes on #WWERaw! -- pic.twitter.com/0psw3F3QTI
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023
- The Miz came to the ring and complained about the lack of respect he has been getting. WWE official Adam Pearce gave him an opportunity in the form of a match, and his opponent turned out to be the returning Rick Boogs. The newest member of the Raw roster picked up an impressive win against the former WWE Champion. Later in the show, Boogs celebrated his win, and the Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) learned that they will have Elimination Chamber qualifying matches next week.
What a return for @rickboogswwe!!!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/MUZFG2QPw9
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023
- Bayley came to the ring and discussed Damage CTRL's recent momentum. She said she was done with Becky Lynch, but "The Man" made it clear that wasn't the case. Lynch said they'd be done when she said so. She claimed that Bayley was ducking a singles match wiht her. Bayley responded by claiming that Lynch wasm't good enough for her husband, Seth Rollins, and he only married her because she got pregnant. Lynch challenged her to a Steel Cage Match, and Bayley only agreed when Lynch threatened to attack Dakota Kai.
GIVE HER WHAT SHE WANTS!@BeckyLynchWWE found a way for @itsBayleyWWE to agree to a Steel Cage Match next Monday on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/wgSE4Mt7UE
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023
- Seth Rollins was asked about Logan Paul eliminating him from the Men's Royal Rumble Match, and he was clearly frustrated.
.@WWERollins' mood completely changed when asked about being eliminated by @LoganPaul in the 2023 Men's #RoyalRumble Match...#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/aK4RDcp1xr
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023
- Candice LeRae continued her feud with Damage CTRL when she faced IYO SKY. The two have clashed in the past, dating back to their days in NXT. "Michin" Mia Yim accompanied LeRae to the ring to give her some support. LeRae nearly got the win with an inside cradle, but Kai distracted the referee. Bayley distracted LeRae, and SKY rolled her up for the win.
We could watch Candice vs IYO every week! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/Uf0KUoKRum
— USA Network (@USA_Network) January 31, 2023
- United States Champion Austin Theory was the guest on the VIP Lounge with MVP, and he bit off more than he could chew when he claimed that Brock Lesnar was going to chew up Bobby Lashley. The former WWE Champion came out and attacked Theory, who used MVP as a shield and caused Lashley to accidentally Spear him.
Thanks to #USChampion @_Theory1, @fightbobby just SPEARED @The305MVP!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/aCb2IcnE42
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023
- The Maximum Male Models (mån.sôör, ma.cé & Maxxine Dupri) popped up backstage RAW. mån.sôör and ma.cé were repulsed by Otis, but Maxxine mysteriously said he's perfect.
What are @KSAMANNY, @MACEtheWRESTLER & @maxxinedupri doing on #WWERaw and why do they have their sights set on @otiswwe?! pic.twitter.com/wB46TrdGXN
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023
- A video package recapped Sami Zayn turning on Roman Reigns and The Bloodline at WWE Royal Rumble.
- In a WWE Digital Exclusive, Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair discussed her win over Alexa Bliss at WWE Royal Rumble. She respected Rhea Ripley's decision and looked ahead to the Women's Elimination Chamber Match.
- On Raw Talk, Carmella stated that she thrives under pressure, and she's going to win the Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match next week.
The returning @CarmellaWWE has a lot to say on #RAWTalk. A lot.
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023
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- Becky Lynch tweeted that it seemed like Bayley was trying to take more than her spot.
I guess it’s not just my spot she’s after. #WWERAW pic.twitter.com/7G7JF2ZF4F
— The Man (@BeckyLynchWWE) January 31, 2023
- In a Digital Exclusive, Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae shared their thoughts on their respective opportunities, as Gargano already qualified for WWE Elimination Chamber while LeRae will have the chance to do so next week.
EXCLUSIVE: @JohnnyGargano talks about winning an opportunity to be in the #USTitle #WWEChamber Match while @CandiceLeRae talks about next week’s battle for her own chance to be in the Elimination Chamber and earn the right to challenge @BiancaBelairWWE at #WrestleMania. pic.twitter.com/evgMTXbrzg
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023
- Check out the card for next week's episode of WWE Raw here.
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