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We will bring you the full results of tonight's episode of Monday Night Raw.
Here's what's on deck:
Preview
WWE Raw (5/1)
- Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes appear
- 2023 WWE Draft Night Two
- Miz TV with guest Shinsuke Nakamura
- Matt Riddle vs. Jimmy Uso
- Triple H kicks off the night. He sets the rules for the draft and hypes the crowning of a new WWE World Champion. Triple H announces the first round of draft picks.
WWE Draft 2023 - Night 2 Round 1
- Brock Lesnar is a free agent.
- Rhea Ripley goes to WWE Raw.
- Austin Theory and the WWE United States Title go to WWE SmackDown.
- Seth Rollins goes to WWE Raw
- Charlotte Flair goes to WWE SmackDown
- Triple H introduces Paul Heyman. Paul Heyman says Roman Reigns wants him to address some issues. Paul Heyman says Roman will be on the May 12 WWE SmackDown, teases Roman going for the World Title. Paul Heyman makes fun of "the freakin' clowns in the back." Seth Rollins interrupts Paul, and says Roman should be happy they're on different shows. Rollins vows to win the WWE World Title at Night of Champions.
Paul Heyman takes a phone call; Rollins teases Curb Stomping Paul, Solo Sikoa comes out to save "The Wiseman." Solo vs. Rollins is set for tonight.
- Damage CTRL (Bayley & Dakota Kai) vs. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez is next.
Damage CTRL (Bayley & Dakota Kai) vs. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez
Dakota Kai and Liv Morgan start back and forth. Bayley quickly tags in and gets the advantage; Morgan recovers speedily, and tags in Raquel Rodriguez—Morgan and Rodriguez double-team Bayley. Kai tags Bayley's foot, which isn't a legal tag. The referee holds Kai back, and Bayley rakes the eyes of Liv Morgan. The match goes back and forth until Bayley tags herself in while Morgan hits the Oblivion on Kai. Bayley rolls up Morgan for the victory.
Winners: Damage CTRL
- Footage shows Adam Pearce finding Brock Lesnar and telling him the same thing he said, Cody. Unfortunately, Brock Lesnar doesn't have it.
- WWE Hall of Famers Booker T and Queen Sharmell are here as special presenters for the next round of Draft picks.
WWE Draft 2023 - Night 2 Round 2
- WWE Undisputed Tag Team Champions Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn go to Raw
- The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) go to SmackDown.
- The Judgement Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, and Dominik Mysterio) go to Raw.
- The LWO (Rey Mysterio, Zelina Vega, Cruz del Toro, Joaquin Wilde, and Santos Escobar) go to SmackDown.
Braun Strowman & Ricochet vs. Alpha Academy (Chad Gable & Otis w/ Maxxine Dupri)
Quick bout. Ricochet and Gable kick it off. Ricochet hits a hurricanrana, dropkick and an enzugiri. Gable hits a German suplex. Otis and Braun get in the ring, and they trade shots. Braun slams Otis and tags Ricochet back in. Ricochet jumps onto Strowman's shoulders and delivers a Swanton Bomb for the win.
Winners: Braun Strowman & Ricochet
- Shawn Michaels and Adam Pearce come out for round three of the draft, but Brock Lesnar interrupts them before they can announce any picks. Adam gets a bunch of security. Cody Rhodes shows up from behind and attacks Brock Lesnar
- Shawn Michaels announces round three of the draft.
WWE Draft 2023 - Night 2 Round 3
- Women's Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez go to Raw.
- Asuka goes to SmackDown.
- The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) go to Raw.
- The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland & Butch) go to SmackDown.
Matt Riddle vs. Jimmy Uso
Riddle and Uso go back and forth but on the outside Kevin Owens pretends to be hit in the face by a steel chair, so the referee ejects Jey Uso. Focusing on the action inside the ring, Jimmy hits a Samoan Drop. Riddle starts to fire back and both men exchange, but Riddle games the advantage and drops Jimmy with a kick to the head. Riddle hits an Exploder. Jimmy gets his knees up on the Broton attempt. Jimmy eventually gets a near fall with a superkick.
Jimmy exposes the top turnbuckle, but Owens sends him face-first while Zayn distracts the referee. Riddle hits a ripcord knee and a floating bro for the victory.
Winner: Matt Riddle
- Back from commercial, Solo, Paul Heyman, and Jey interact very tense in the locker room. Jey is left alone to have some time for himself.
WWE Hall of Famers Eric Bishoff and Rob Van Dam are here as special presenters for the next round of draft picks.
WWE Draft 2023 - Night 2 Round 4
- Trish Stratus goes to Raw
- Karrion Kross and Scarlett go to SmackDown.
- Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler go to Raw.
- LA Knight goes to SmackDown.
Miz TV with guest Shinsuke Nakamura
The Miz tries to get Shinsuke Nakamura to team with him. Nakamura tells The Miz he has tiny balls but he does it in Japanese. Nakamura hits the Kinshasa.
Omos vs. Anthony Alanis
It's over as quickly as it begins. Big Boot and Choke Bomb for the win.
Winner: Omos
WWE Hall of Famers Road Dogg and Molly Holly are here as special presenters for the next round of draft picks.
WWE Draft 2023 - Night 2 Round 5
- Ricochet & Braun Strowman go to Raw.
- Shotzi goes to SmackDown.
- Bronson Reed goes to Raw.
- Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson & Elton Prince) go to SmackDown.
- Judgment Day comes out and brags about being on Raw. Ripley and Priest hype Backlash. Dom tries to speak and gets booed out of the building. LWO come out, and Rey says they're happy the draft has separated them, but they'll handle business tonight.
The Judgment Day (Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio, Damian Priest) vs. The LWO (Rey Mysterio, Santos Esobar, Zelina Vega
As Rey Mysterio was clearing the ring, Rhea tried to press slam Mysterio. Vega surprised Ripley with a 619. Dom tripped his father, leading to Santos hitting a suicide dive. Ripley dropped Santos. Vega hit a Meteora. Mysterio set up for another 619, and Balor took the blow for Priest. Priest hits south of Heaven for the win.
Winners: The Judgment Day
- Cody Rhodes says Brock Lesnar is in his head, but he will eventually finish the story.
- JBL and Teddy Long are here as special presenters for the
WWE Draft 2023 - Night 2 Round 6
- Alpha Academy (Otis & Chad Gable) go to Raw.
- Rick Boogs goes to SmackDown.
- Katana Chance and Kayden Carter go to Raw.
- Cameron Grimes goes to SmackDown.
Seth Rollins vs. Solo Sikoa
Seth Rollins did his best to try to fight off Sikoa. Sikoa was unable to take down Seth Rollins after multiple Spinning Solos. The match ended when The Usos attacked Seth Rollins leading to a disqualification finish. Matt Riddle, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn came down to even the odds as the show rushed off the air very quickly.
Winner: Seth Rollins by DQ
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