A rivalry renewed on the Road to WrestleMania!

The final spots in the Elimination Chamber must be filled! Roxanne Perez or Raquel Rodriguez, Seth Rollins or Finn Balor, who heads to Toronto?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• AJ Styles VS Dominik Mysterio w/ Carlito; Styles wins.
• WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Ivy Nile VS Dakota Kai; Dakota wins and will challenge Lyra Valkyria for the title.
• PENTA VS Pete Dunne; Penta wins.
• Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Raquel Rodriguez VS Roxanne Perez; Roxanne wins and advances to Elimination Chamber.
• Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Seth Rollins VS Finn Balor; Rollins wins and advances to Elimination Chamber.

PLAY BY PLAY

William Byron pulls into the parking lot!

He was giving AJ styles a ride into the show, and Styles gives the NASCAR champion a custom WWE Championship! Will Styles make Raw phenomenal?

Sami Zayn is here!

Charlotte, North Carolina is fired up to see the Underdog from the Underground after he was brutalized by Kevin Owens just last week. We heard from both men last Friday Night SmackDown, and Sami says he won’t be cleared for who knows how long. Sami goes to the ring, grabs a mic, and he takes a second to check his neck. The fans cheer Sami on, and Sami says, “Gotta tell you, it’s been a rough couple of weeks, but damn, that feels good to hear. Thank you so much for that.” The fans cheer, and Sami says he has a lot of time these past couple of weeks just sitting, rehabbing, and thinking back on his history with Kevin Owens.

The fans boo Kevin’s name, but Sami says it is crazy. In the entire history of this business, there are no other two men whose names that have been tied to each other for their entire careers like them. Think about it: Pool halls in Montreal, to independents, to NXT, to WWE, all the way to the main event of WrestleMania. Sami and Kevin did all that together. Now, a story that long, there will obviously be betrayals, and also forgiving and forgetting. But unfortunately, Kevin, there is no more forgiving and forgetting this time! But as Sami said before, this wasn’t Kevin trying to get ahead! This was Kevin trying to END Sami Zayn!

The fans boo that, too, and Sami says the problem for Kevin is that he didn’t get the job done! The fans cheer that! Sami is still standing, and he wont’ pretend he’s 100%, he’s not. But he knows what he has in the tank, and it’s enough for a fight! So Kevin, you want to be in Toronto for Elimination Chamber? Guess what? So will Sami! Sami WANTS this fight, and he is pretty sure everyone here wants to see that fight! But wait, here comes Adam Pearce. He asks Sami, “What’re we doing? We have talked about this more than once.” Sami’s talked to Pearce, to Aldis, and sure, Sami wants the match, Kevin wants the match, and the fans want the match.

And Sami, you know there is a big part of Pearce that wants the match. But Sami has been given an answer more than once. Pearce said no, Aldis said no, the Board said no, and the medical team said no! Boo if you want, it’s the truth. That’s the kicker: Sami is NOT medically cleared to compete. He shouldn’t even be in the ring! So as much as Pearce would love nothing more than to make this official, the answer is still no. Pearce is sorry. Pearce leaves, the fans boo, but Sami says hold on. How long have they known each other? Pearce was with them long before their names were on a WWE contract.

Pearce knows the history here, he knows how this time is different, and he knows Sami isn’t taking “no” for an answer! Sami is not leaving the ring until he gets the match. The fans rally, Pearce says yeah, he’s known Sami and Kevin for 20 years. He saw it from the beginning and until now. But Pearce knows Sami knows that Pearce can’t sanction this match. He can’t! So what does that mean? If Kevin wants to wrap a chair around Sami’s face, Pearce can’t stop him. If Kevin wants to drag Sami up into the concourse and beat him senseless, Pearce can’t stop him! And Sami, understand: If Kevin wants to hoist Sami up to piledrive him again, and again, and again… Pearce can’t stop him.

There will be no refs to enforce rules, which means the WWE has to wash their hands of this legally. Sami assumes all the risk for very little reward. Because even if Sami wins, he still loses something. So what’s Pearce to do, Sami? What it means is, in Toronto, Elimination Chamber could be the very last match of Sami Zayn. Does Sami understand that? Charlotte, NC chants, “LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!” Sami steps out of the ring, up the ramp, and right to Pearce’s face. Does Sami understand? Of course he does! It means if SAMI wants to wrap a chair around Kevin’s face, Pearce can’t stop him!

If Sami beats Kevin up in the concourse, Pearce can’t stop him! And if Sami decides to dump Kevin on his head to end Kevin’s career, Pearce can’t stop him. So Sami gets exactly what this is. Give him the damn match!! The fans fire up for Sami, and Pearce sighs. Then in Toronto, Elimination Chamber, it will be Kevin Owens VS Sami Zayn, but…! It’s not official, it’s UNSANCTIONED!! The fans fire up, and this is going to be the most violent match Sami and Kevin have ever had in the WWE, and maybe ever! Who survives the final fallout of this friendship?

Judgment Day meets in the clubhouse.

Carlito goes on about buying DLC for WWE 2K25, but Liv Morgan and Dominik talk about Naomi & Bianca Belair being here for tonight’s Raw. Dom is just worried they’ll get revenge on Liv & Raquel for the Jade Cargill attack. Liv says whatever, the real revenge is Liv & Raquel winning the tag titles. But let’s talk about Dom. Liv appreciates Dom stepping up for the team, and she is sure Dom will beat Styles like the strong, sexy man he really is. Dom thanks Liv for that, but he just wishes Finn would see things the same way. Well, not so much the sexy part, but the other stuff. Dom wishes Finn would come around on the new members thing.

Liv agrees, and Dom says Finn just jumps on him for everything. Finn walks in and asks if someone mentioned his name. Yeah! Liv says they were just talking about Finn’s match with Seth Rollins, they can’t wait to watch him win. Aw shucks, thanks! Speaking of that, Finn is confident that after tonight, there will be three members of The Judgment Day going into the Elimination Chamber! Liv beat Iyo Sky, Finn will beat Rollins, and Raquel… Well, it’d be so embarrassing if she lost to lil’ Roxanne Perez. Raquel takes the sunglasses off, has Carlito sit down, and says she’ll handle her business like Finn will his.

Yes, Finn will handle business, just like Raquel. And then Judgment Day will be back in business! Finn turns to go, but then he turns back to tell Dom, “And no new members!” Well, that answers that question… Finn heads out, Dom follows, and Carlito nods. Liv tells Carlito to go, stand by Dom. Oh, right! Carlito heads out, will Judgment Day (not) be fine?

AJ Styles VS Dominik Mysterio w/ Carlito!

Raw returns and The Phenomenal One makes his entrance, Dirty Dom already waiting. William Byron is now ringside, showing off both his NASCAR championship rings and that all gold WWE Championship given to him by Styles. The bell rings and the fans rally for Styles. Styles and Dom circle, tie up, and Styles waistlocks to headlock. Dom pulls hair then power sup, but can’t power out as Styles holds tight! Dom powers up to his feet, pulls hair again, and then he powers out, only for Styles to pull hair! Dom takes a swing, Styles gets around to waistlock, and Dom flails. Styles keeps Dom from ropes to hit a BIG back suplex!

Dom backs off t a coroner, asks for mercy, but Styles bumps him off a buckle! Then CHOPS him in the corner! Styles stalks Dom to another corner, CHOPS him again, then brings him out for a BACKBREAKER! Dom writhes, the fans cheer, and Styles stalks Dom. Styles brings Dom up to whip him hard into a corner! Dom falls, Styles storms up on him again, and then Styles fires forearms. Styles brings Dom around to suplex, but Dom slips free! Dom fires a forearm, a kick, a front KICK, then runs, into a DROPKICK from Styles! Dom bails out, but Styles goes up and out to SLIDING KNEE! Dom falls and the fans fire up!

Styles brings Dom up, puts him in the ring, but Dom goes to a corner. Styles runs up, but Dom puts Styles on the apron! Styles ROCKS Dom first! Dom grabs at the ref, Carlito YANKS Styles down! The fans boo and Carlito plays innocent. Dom builds speed to DIVE! Direct hit into Styles and they fall at the desk! Dom high-fives Carlito, the fans boo, but Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Dom has the chinlock. Styles endures, fights up, and fires body shots. Styles ROCKS Dom, Dom goes to a corner, then Styles runs in, but Dom ELBOWS Styles away! Dom goes out to the apron, THROWS Styles down by his hair, and then he soaks up the heat. Dom slingshots to SENTON, then he covers, ROPEBREAK! Dom is annoyed but then he throws his Judgment Day shirt at Styles. Dom taunts Styles, brings him up, then reels him in. Dom snap suplexes for Uno Amigo! The fans boo but Dom hits Dos Amigos! Dom drags Styles up for some Latino Heat, but he dodges Styles lariat! Dom drop toeholds Styles onto ropes!

Dom dials it up, 619! Not the strongest hit but Dom hurries up top all the same! Dom gives more Latino Heat, for the FROG- FLOP! Styles avoids disaster and Carlito is worried! Carlito coaches Dom, tries to rally the fans but gets booed instead. Styles rises, but Dom swings on him! Styles blocks to fire the PHENOMENAL BLITZ! The LARIAT turns Dom inside-out, then the SLIDING FOREARM adds on! Dom ends up in a corner, Styles runs up to LARIAT! Fireman’s carry, USHIGOROSHI! The fans fire up with Styles and he brings Dom around. Styles reels Dom in, but Carlito gets on the apron! Styles KICKS ropes, Carlito gets hit in the grapes!

Styles runs to BLAST Carlito off the apron! Dom rolls Styles up with tights! TWO!! Styles pops Dom up, stops the rana, and has him for STYLES CLASH!! Cover, Styles wins!

Winner: AJ Styles, by pinfall

But wait! Slithering into the ring is Bron Breakker! But Styles dodges, Bron Breakker SPEARS Dom!! The fans fire up as Styles GAMANGIRIS Bron, then TOSSES him out! Bron gets right back up, the fans bark, and Bron rips his own shirt off! Bron throws it at Styles, but Styles catches it with ease! Bron may be badass, but Styles is phenomenal! Will Styles make sure Bron understands that in a match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship?

Team American Made talks backstage.

They enjoy going over what they did to the War Raiders last week. Julius using the title belt, WHAM for Erik! Brutus using the title belt, WHAM for Ivar! Ivy Nile says yes, that was cool. But they didn’t win. Yet. Yes, but they promised Master Gable that by the time he got back, they’d all have gold. That’s why tonight, Ivy will take care of Dakota Kai. Speaking of, Dakota turns the corner. Ivy walks over and tells Dakota that she knows people want to see Dakota get her second shot at the title, but the Cinderella story ends tonight. Ivy’s taking that title home to American Made.

Dakota laughs that off and says, “Look here, ya little whippersnapper.” Many women have tried to take Dakota down before, but they all failed, and they were all far tougher than Ivy. Dakota earns that rematch, so see you in the ring. #CobraKai heads out, will she strike the Diamond Pitbull down?

WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Ivy Nile VS Dakota Kai!

Raw returns as Dakota makes her entrance, Ivy already waiting. The bell rings and the two tie up. They go around, Ivy pushes Dakota back but Dakota turns things around. Ivy goes up the corner, the two break, and Ivy scuffs Dakota! Dakota whips Ivy, then arm-drags her away! And arm-drags her again! Ivy stumbles, Dakota trips her up and drags her out to BOOT her on the apron! Dakota pushes Ivy back in, then hurries to run up, and FLYING- NO, Ivy DUMPS Dakota out at the feet of Lyra Valkyria! Ivy tells the champ to watch this, and she KICKS Dakota’s bad leg out! Ivy puts Dakota back in, then has the leg on the apron!

Ivy SLAMS the leg on the apron edge! Dakota writhes, Ivy mocks Dakota’s posing, then she goes into the ring to drag Dakota around. Ivy stomps the leg, YANKS the leg, then soaks up the heat. Dakota goes to the corner but Ivy hoists her up top! Ivy puts Dakota in the Tree of Woe, then stomps a mudhole in! Ivy pushes up and does dips just to show off. Then Ivy runs to CALF KICK the bad leg! Dakota falls out of the Tree, Ivy covers, TWO! Ivy grabs the leg for an ANKLE LOCK, but Dakota kicks free! Dakota UP KICKS, then she fires forearms! Dakota fires a flurry, the fans fi reup, and then DISCUS HAYMAKER!

Dakota rallies with a LARIAT then a DROPKCIK! Ivy flounders, the fans fire up, and Dakota goes side to side, BOOT WASH! Dakota is all fired up, and she goes Around the World! BOOT! Ivy falls, flounders, and Dakota runs up! KAI-ROPRACTOR! Cover, TWO! Ivy survives but Dakota slaps her legs into working. Dakota puts Ivy in the ropes, but Ivy avoids the stomp! Ivy ROCKS Dakota, goes up, up, but Dakota GAMANGIRIS! Dakota climbs up after Ivy, but Ivy resists the superplex! Ivy fires body shots, then slips inside to YANK Dakota into the buckles! Ivy brings Dakota off the corner, POWERBOMB! And then a scoop, but Dakota slips free!

Dakota rolls Ivy up, high stack, TWO! Ivy has the leg! ANKLE LOCK!! Dakota flails, reaches out, but Ivy GRAPEVINES the leg! Dakota still endures, still fights forward, and the fans rally up harder for her! Dakota reaches out, ROPEBREAK! Ivy holds until 4 and lets go in frustration. Ivy drags Dakota again but Dakota kicks at her! And kicks, and kicks, and kicks! Ivy lets go, Dakota stands up, SCORPION- NO, Ivy blocks to then SUPERWOMAN PUNCH! Dakota ROCKS Ivy, Ivy KICKS, KICKS, and ROUNDHOUSES! Dakota rebounds to BOOT! And then she runs, only for Ivy to scoop! SWINGING POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO!

Ivy is furious but Lyra watches with intense focus. Ivy suplexes Dakota, Dakota fights free to wrench, but Ivy ducks the lariat! GERMAN SUPLEX! Ivy holds on, but Dakota victory rolls! TWO!! Ivy escapes in time, but the SCORPION KICK hits! Dakota fireman’s carries, but Ivy sunset flips! Dakota sits on it! TWO!! Ivy has the ANKLE LOCK!!! Dakota flails, reaches out, hops and rolls, Ivy ends up on the apron! Dakota ROCKS her, puts her in the ropes, and then JUMPING STOMPS!! Dakota hurries to get Ivy up again, fireman’s carries her, and G T K!!! Cover, KAI WINS!!

Winner: Dakota Kai, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion)

Lyra is quite surprised, but pleasantly so! Lyra stands with Dakota in the ring, holding up the belt. Captain Kick punches her ticket yet again, but will this finally be her moment to shine? Or will the Morrigan continue to fly high above the rest?

Gunther is here!

But he’s openly mocking Jey Uso! He says Jey always makes his entrance from the concourse, so tonight, he wants to feel what “YEET” is all about. Gunther makes his way out into the crowd, and he mocks the bounce. C’mon, do it with him! The fans boo this blatant parody, but Gunther says he’s much smarter than everyone so he understands: a simple gesture for simple people. Jey is comfortable up here because he’s quite simple himself. Gunther doesn’t blame Charlotte, NC for not appreciating him. Gunther performing for them would be like reading Shakespeare to a dog! The fans boo while Gunther continues down towards ringside.

Gunther asks the young fans to step aside before “something happens.” The fans keep booing, but Gunther says he is beginning to understand: As the best wrestler in this company right now, he is sick and tired of stepping in the ring with people that can’t even lace his boots! He was hopeful that he could talk some sense into Jey, or even beat some sense into him to make the “right decision.” But because of all these fans yeeting and dancing along, it gave jey a false sense of confidence, and it made Jey dig his own grave. Oh, shut up, you all stink! The fans need to understand: WrestleMania won’t have the match up in the crowd, it’ll happen in the ring.

And after the bell sounds, Gunther will outclass Jey Uso in every aspect of this sport! Gunther continues to ringside now, then up the steel steps. The fans chant, “YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!” but Gunther just smiles. Gunther says after what all the fans did, after WrestleMania, Jey Uso’s blood will be on their hands. And now, for once, let’s all be honest with ourselves and with Jey. Do they really think Jey can beat Gunther at WrestleMania? The fans cheer and chant, “WE WANT JEY! WE WANT JEY!” Gunther says he is aware no one here has a clue anyway. So let’s get a professional opinion on this topic.

Gunther then walks to commentary, and he stands on the desk. Gunther looks down at Michael Cole & Pat McAfee quite literally, and he asks them if their supposedly unbiased and professional opinion, do they really believe Jey has a chance at WrestleMania? Pat and Maggle hesitate to answer. Gunther wants Pat to say something! Pat always runs his mouth so go ahead! Then Gunther throws the mic at Pat! Pat picks it up, and says, “Do I think Jey Uso can beat you at WrestleMania?” Cole says be careful, Pat… Pat looks to the fans, the fans say “YEET!” and Pat says on one night only, anything can happen. A yeet here, a yeet there, Pat sure hopes Jey can beat Gunther.

The fans cheer, but Gunther takes off his jacket. But as Gunther creeps closer, JEY makes his entrance from the stage! The refs try to keep Jey back but the fans are all fired up! Cole says Pat is gonna get them both killed! Gunther eggs Jey on, so Jey jukes the refs! Jey then dodges Gunther to fire off haymakers! “YEET! YEET! YEET!” Security rushes out here, Jey breaks free to SUPERKICK one, then TOSS the other! But Gunther gtes a SLEEPER! Producers rush out here, they separate these two, but fans want to “LET THEM FIGHT!” Jey gets loose and he SPLASHES Gunther in the corner! Gunther bails out, producers hurry to keep him back!

The fans fire up but Gunther is oddly amused. Gunther tells Jey that in just over 8 weeks, it all ends for him! Will Main Event Jey make sure it’s the other way around?

Backstage interview with Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez.

Cathy Kelley is with Judgment Day’s leading ladies, and she brings up the video evidence that implicates them in the Jade Cargill whodunnit. Liv stops Cathy there and brings up how Cathy is even wearing glasses. Did Cathy see the video? Did she? Did it show them attacking Jade? No, so this is all reckless speculation. The only thing Liv & Raquel have done is elevate the level of competition in the Women’s Division. And it’ll happen again as Raquel beats cute lil’ Roxanne. Sure, Roxie has the new Ironwoman record in the Royal Rumble, but in just minutes, Raquel squashes her like the little bug that she is.

Then is this them denying any involvement in what happened- Liv says what it means is that they have no time for silly little theories, Cathy! But Liv wonders, if they had attacked Jade, would they feel bad about it? Raquel says not at all. Something like that could’ve happened to anybody that gets in their way. And tonight, that’s Roxanne. Liv & Raquel head out, Cathy says thanks for nothing. But are Liv & Raquel really the ones whodunnit? Or do they just want everyone to think they toppled a titan as strong as Jade?

PENTA VS Pete Dunne!

The Man with No Fear continued to show he’s exactly that by calling out The Impeccable German and The Bruiserweight. Kaiser warned Penta in return, but then decided Dunne could have his shot first. Will Dunne make sure Penta is done here on Monday Night Raw? Or will Dunne realize what it really is to have #CEROMIEDO?

The bell rings and the fans fire up while Dunne talks smack. Penta says CERO- Dunne SLAPOS him! Penta CHOPS, and then the forearms fly! Penta sobats, then headlocks, but Dunne powers up. Penta holds on tight, but Dunne powers up again. Penta still holds on, but Dunne finally gets free. Penta steps over the drop down, stands Dunne up, but Dunne shoves Penta away. Penta runs and RANAS, and the fans fire up! Dunne seethes but Penta whips him. Dunne reverses, Penta KICKS him down, and the fans cheer again! Penta storms up on Dunne, whips him, but Dunne SHOTGUNS Penta down!

Dunne drags Penta around by an arm, traps it, and Dunne pulls on Penta’s arm! Dunne even takes the glove off! Dunne bends the fingers back, then isolates the arm to STOMP it! The fans boo but Dunne drops knees on the bad arm! Dunne pulls on the legs, then he SMASHES the knee again and again, before he STOMPS the leg! Penta writhes, the fans boo, but Dunne drags him up. Dunne GAMANGIRIS Penta in the corner, then wrenches to whip corner to corner. Dunne runs up to ROCK Penta, then whips him the other way, for another forearm SMASH! Dunne CHOPS Penta, CHOPS him again, then whips.

Penta goes up, over, and BACKSTABBERS! Dunne flounders and tumbles to the apron, but Penta is right after him! Penta CHOPS again, then fireman’s carries. But Dunne pulls on the bad arm! Dunne bends Penta against the ropes, then SNAPS the fingers! Dunne hurries to slingshot APRON DDT! Penta flops down, the fans boo, but Dunne snarls as he rises up. The fans boo more as Kaiser shows himself, but Kaiser assures Dunne he won’t do anything. The ring count climbs, and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Dunne is again snarling, but he has Penta on the apron now. Dunne drags Penta up to bring him to the corner, and he bends the arm against the crossbar! The ref counts, Dunne stops at 4, and Penta clutches his elbow. Dunne climbs the corner, but Penta CHOPS him first! Penta backs up, runs back in, and he jumps to RANA Dunne off the top! The fans fire up and Penta feeds off that energy! SLING-DOG! Penta gets Charlotte fired up more, for a- NO, Dunne slips free, then jumps up, but into a fireman’s carry! Penta hits the SPINNING DEATH VALLEY! Cover, TWO! Kaiser is moderately impressed as this continues.

Penta stalks Dunne to a corner, but Dunne ENZIGIRIS! Dunne goes up, but Penta CLUBS him on the back! Penta tucks Dunne in for CHEEKY NANDOS! Penta then runs up, headstands, but Dunne catches him RUNNING LIGER BOMB! Cover, TWO!! Kaiser is a bit more impressed, and the fans rally as Penta rises. Dunne sits up, the two go forehead to forehead, and they even give junkyard dog headbutts. They both fire palm strikes and SLAPS, and Penta gets the edge! But Dunne slips around to GERMAN SUPLEX! Penta stands, Dunne runs up, but Penta SUPERKICKS! Penta runs, into a GAMANGIRI!

Both men stand, Dunne runs up, goes up and over, but Penta runs in! MEXICAN DESTROYER!! Penta and Dunne are both down, the ref checks Dunne, and somehow Dunne is still in this. Dunne goes to the outside, “This is Awesome!” as Penta fires up! “CERO! MIEDO!” Penta builds speed, but Kaiser is in the way! The ref reprimands, Kaiser tells everyone to calm down. Penta runs anyway, but Dunne GAMANGIRIS him first! Roll up, high stack, TWO!! Penta survives and Kaiser asks what’s wrong. Dunne tells Kaiser to stay out of his business! Kaiser says fine, fine. Dunne stands Penta up, but Penta sends Dunne into Kaiser!

Penta pump handles Dunne, PENTA DRIVER!! Cover, Penta wins!!

Winner: PENTA, by pinfall

Kaiser and Dunne just screw each other up, and Penta stays undefeated! But then Kaiser ATTACKS from behind! The fans boo but Kaiser HEADBUTTS and HAMMERs away! But Dunne drags Kaiser out to shove him! Kaiser and Dunne fire hands now! Penta builds speed and FLIES! Direct hit and down go Dunne and Kaiser! The fans cheer as Penta stands tall! Will Penta, Dunne and Kaiser all just have to fight this out to settle the score?

Backstage interview with Jey Uso.

Cathy is with Jey, and says from last week’s attack by Gunther to this week’s verbal assault, how is he feeling? Jey is feeling underestimated! Valid, given he is the Royal Rumble winner. But a lot of other superstars are doubting Jey will walk out the NEW World Heavyweight Champion. Jey paces, and says they doubting him. “Jey can’t beat him!” They keep on doubting, but who is here the Royal Rumble winner? JEY! And at Mania, Jey shocks the world again when he beats Gunther and becomes the NEW World Heavyweight Champion. So uh, uh, YEET! Jey heads out, will he pull off the biggest upset ever?

The War Raiders speak.

Erik & Ivar tell Julius & Brutus Creed that last week, they were taken to the limit. American Made is everything they’re advertised to be: Young, strong, hungry, and athletic. But make no mistake, boys, you ain’t built for war. They had their shot, and they missed. They smashed the Raiders with the titles, stood over their bodies, but let them remind you that War Raiders are STILL World Tag Team Champions. This wasn’t the first time they got knocked down, this won’t be the last time they get back up. And the Creeds made the biggest mistake of their lives. The next time they meet, it’ll be war!

Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Raquel Rodriguez VS Roxanne Perez!

Judgment Day claim they run things on Raw, and they want to run things in Toronto. Liv Morgan is already in the match, will she be joined by Big Mami Cool? Or will Ricky Desperado learn Roxie’s a Prodigy for a reason?

The bell rings and Raquel stares down Roxie. Raquel storms up, Roxie dodges, and Roxie smirks as she moves around. Roxie tries to dodge again but Raquel grabs her by her hair! Raquel throws Roxie down, the fans boo, but Raquel then straight arm levers Roxie up into the air! Raquel then DROPS Roxie, and she talks trash. Liv is pleased as Raquel whips Roxie, but Roxie ducks ‘n’ dodges, then cartwheels! Roxie SLAPS Raquel, but Raquel just smiles. Roxie takes a bow, dodges a lariat, but not the SOUTHPAW! Liv says that’s right! Raquel hoists Roxie up with both hands, THROWS her into a corner, then looms over her.

Raquel stands Roxie up, throws elbows in, then she TOSSES Roxie across the way! Roxie flounders to the corner, Raquel runs up, but Roxie dodges! Roxie SLAPS Raquel again, and Raquel says that’s strike two. Raquel chases Roxie, Roxie slips into the ring and DROPKCIKS Raquel down! Then Roxie DIVES, only to get caught! Raquel pops Roxie around to LAWN DART her into the post! Roxie sputters, Raquel flexes, then Raquel high-fives Liv. Raquel storms into the ring, kicks Roxie around, taunts her, then fireman’s carries. Raquel hoists Roxie up for a PRESS SLAM! Cocky cover, TWO! Liv tells Roxie to just stay down.

Raquel stalks Roxie to ropes, scoops her, and then aims, LAWN DART SNAKE EYES! Roxie flounders back, Liv cheers, but the fans boo. Raquel soaks up the heat, then she hauls Roxie up. Roxie slips free, then she fires body shots! Raquel SWINGS Roxie around in the facelock! Raquel goes around and around, then TOSSES Roxie away at TEN! The fans do cheer that, and Raquel has another cocky cover, but Roxie’s under the bottom rope. Raquel drags Roxie up, hoists her up, but Roxie RANAS Raquel into buckles! The fans fire up, Roxie runs up, but Raquel puts her on the apron. Roxie HOTSHOTS Raquel, then CHOP BLOCKS!

Raquel hobbles, Liv is worried, but Roxie runs up to UPPERCUT! Roxie rolls, returns, and UPPER- NO, Raquel catches her this time! Wheelbarrow, but Roxie VICTORY ROLLS! TWO!! Raquel escapes, but Roxie clamps on with a SLEEPER! Roxie has body scissors, Raquel fights up, and Raquel goes to the ROPEBREAK! Roxie holds on, so Raquel RAMS her into buckles! Raquel is free, but Roxie BOOTS her away! Roxie goes up the corner, leaps, but is caught again! Raquel roars and FALL AWAY SLAMS! Roxie flounders to the corner, Raquel runs up! VADER ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO!?!

Roxie just barely survives that, and Raquel is furious! Raquel hoists Roxie up, TEJAN- NO! Roxie slips free, but Raquel ELBOWS her down! Raquel runs up, Roxie moves, Raquel POSTS herself! Roxie DIVES to take Raquel down! The fans fire up as Roxie keeps moving! Another DIVE, and down goes Raquel again! Roxie hurries to put Raquel in, then runs, tilt-o-whirl, and RUSSIAN- NO, Raquel is too strong! She pops Roxie up, but Roxie DDTS!! Roxie hurries to the corner, TRIANGLE JUMP LIONSAULT! Cover, TWO! Raquel stays in this, Liv is worried, but Roxie waits on Raquel. Roxie runs, dodges a lariat, and then she ROCKS Raquel!

Roxie SOBATS, hops on, but no Pop Rox! Raquel BOOTS Roxie down! Cover, TWO!! Roxie survives again and even Liv is frustrated. Wait! Here come Bianca Belair & Naomi! Just as Dom worried about! The EST storms in from one side, Naomi slips in from the other! Liv finds herself surrounded, so she swings! But sh egets pinballed instead! And then THROWN into the barriers! Raquel is furious, but Roxie gets her with POP ROX!! Cover, ROXIE WINS!!

Winner: Roxanne Perez, by pinfall (advances to Elimination Chamber)

Raquel is shocked, but now she and Liv have to deal with the StrongEST Glow! They thrash Liv into the ring, torture rack, but Raquel drags Liv to safety! The fans boo, but the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions warn Liv & Raquel that revenge is coming! The Women’s Elimination Chamber has its full six: Naomi, Bianca, Liv, Roxie, Bayley and Alexa Bliss! Who will win that golden ticket to a Women’s World Championship match with Rhea Ripley?

Backstage interview with Seth Rollins.

Cathy is now with the Visionary and his fuzzy red jacket, bringing up the big match with an opponent he knows quite well. Any words before he heads out there? Seth says he of course has a few words. WrestleMania is just under 10 weeks away, but he can’t get there unless he goes through Elimination Chamber. And he can’t get through Elimination Chamber unless he wins tonight! So tonight, on Monday Night Rollins, right here in Charlotte, NC, this is as big as it gets. Finn needs this win, but Rollins needs it more. And Rollins is all outta words. That means it is time for a fight! Rollins heads out, but in steps Karrion Kross & Scarlett.

Kross tells Sami that he knows Sami will see this at some point, because they both know Sami keeps a close eye on his “good friend,” Rollins. But Kross is just trying to wrap his mind around this delirious mindset Sami and all his “friends” have. Jey Uso actually believes he’ll beat Gunther at WrestleMania? And Rollins believes he’ll qualify for the Elimination Chamber and eliminate “The Invisible Man,” John Cena? No, no, no. And Sami actually thinks he stands a chance against Kevin Owens in the state Sami is in? My God… Those other two, they lost their minds, there’s no helping them. But Sami, Kross still believes deep down that Sami knows there’s always more time to turn things around.

Kross & Scarlett now leave, but what could Mr. Doomsday mean by all that?

Iyo Sky speaks.

“How quickly everything can change. A year ago, I was champion, on top of the world. Heading onto the biggest stage of them all. Now, my path to WrestleMania isn’t so clear. There was a good chance I wouldn’t have my moment this year. But this match with Rhea is all the opportunity I need. I respect Rhea. I know her better than she knows herself. Every time we crossed paths in NXT, no matter what she threw at me, I stood victorious. In two weeks, when I pin Rhea once again, I will take my rightful spot at the top of this division, and punch my ticket to WrestleMania. That is MY championship, And I want it back!”

The Evil Genius has spoken, but will she stay undefeated against The Brutality? Or will Mami still be on top?

The New Day is in the ring.

Charlotte, NC is not happy to see Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods, especially after what they did to Rey Mysterio as Raw was going off the air. Dragon Lee tried to make the save but he got beat up and even POWERBOMBED 2v1! Then as if that wasn’t enough, Woods managed to use a chair on Rey’s leg against the post! Woods & Kofi like seeing that footage again, but then don’t get why they’re getting booed. Woods mockingly says, “Get well soon, Rey!” But they also want to talk to all the fans here, only to get booed more. Kofi says okay, just give them a second to speak. The booing continues, and New Day still doesn’t understand.

The fans now chant, “NEW! DAY SUCKS!” Woods says shut up! Shut the hell up, every single one of you!! You’re all so mad about what they said to Big E, their friend! That they told Big E the truth to keep his lazy ass at home! They’re mad about Mysterio! The Hall of Famer that has done nothing but suck the lives out of every fresh new luchador that walks into this company! That’s who they’re supposed to respect? Y’all have gone insane! Everyone puts Rey on a pedestal, but why? Because he’s a Hall of Famer? The greatest luchador of all time? Heart and soul of WWE? Well guess what?! Kofi has more title wins than Rey Mysterio!!

Kofi has been here longer than Rey Mysterio! He’s been here 19 YEARS! The difference is, Kofi never left. If anyone is a locker room leader, it’s Kofi, NOT Rey! Rey kicking New Day out is audacious! And it is that level of disrespect that has forced New Day to come out and take a steel chair to Rey’s ankle. That is why New Day made Rey cry. And Rey sat there, middle of the ring, crying, tears down his cheeks, not willing to show his face! The fans continue to chant, “NEW! DAY SUCKS!” but Kofi says the fans don’t like them. So what?! They could’ve done worse! You should be thankful that New Day showed mercy to their hero!

Woods says be thankful they didn’t take Rey out back and give him the Old Yeller treatment! This gives Rey a few extra vacation days to spend with his wife. Thank the New Day! Thank GOD even! Everyone here should be down on their knees, hands held to the sky, screaming, “THANK GOD FOR THE NEW DAY~!” But wait! The LWO is here! The fans cheer as Dragon Lee, Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde are here. Lee says what they did to Rey, that is unforgiveable! Lee says he can say it best in Espanol, which he does, and then is sure New Day has no idea what that means. But he promises, he’ll show them specifically what that means. It’s something they already know: NEW DAY SUCKS!

LWO rushes the ring, brawl with New Day, and that’s 3v2 in the LWO’s advantage! The fans cheer as New Day gets stomped, then Cruz LARIATS Kofi up and out! Lee & Wilde DOUBLE SUPERKICK Woods out! Then Cruz & Wilde hold ropes open for Lee, only for New Day to retreat! New Day is furious, but when and where will they face the consequences of their actions?

The StrongEST Glow regroups backstage.

They feel good getting even a little bit of revenge on Liv & Raquel, but Cathy hurries over. She brings up Naomi & Bianca going after Liv & Raquel. Was that the revenge they were getting for Jade? Naomi says she and Bianca were counting down the days to learn the truth about what happened. Now Liv & Raquel will count down their days. Bianca says Liv might as well see Elimination Chamber as a handicap match, cuz the only time it really goes every woman for herself is when it’s Bianca and Naomi. Liv better bring it on, because Naomi & Bianca aren’t afraid to bringing the fight to each other. So long as it is one of them facing Rhea.

Or Iyo. You can’t sleep on Iyo, because she could take that title from Rhea after Elimination Chamber. And you can bet, Naomi & Bianca will be watching that match. The tag champs head out, will they be grabbing up even more gold on the Road to WrestleMania?

Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Seth Rollins VS Finn Balor!

John Cena, CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest and Logan Paul are already in, and it is time to fill out the field! The Visionary and The Prince have battled before, but this could be them at their hungriest and most desperate. Who runs the other off the Road to WrestleMania and heads for Toronto?

Raw returns as Finn makes his entrance. But then Finn DECKS Rollins the moment he’s in the ring! The fans boo, the ref reprimands, but Finn pulls Rollins’ red jacket off him to stomp him! The ref backs Finn off, Rollins says ring the damn bell! The bell rings, Finn RAMS Rollins then CHOPS him down! Finn bumps Rollins off buckles, fires body shots, then whips corner to corner. Rollins reverses, kicks and underhooks, but Finn trips him to DOUBLE STOMP! Finn reels Rollins in, underhooks, and he steals the PEDIGREE! Cover, TWO! Rollins survives but Finn grins. Finn goes to the corner, runs up, SHOTGUN!

Rollins hits buckles then falls down! Finn climbs up, the fans boo, but Rollins avoids the Coup De Grace! LARIAT! Both men are down and the fans fire up! Finn rises first, and he storms up on Rollins to KICK out a leg! The fans rally but Finn CLUBS Rollins on the neck. Finn CHOPS Rollins, CLAWS his face, then rains down fists! The ref counts as Rollins is in the ropes, but Finn lets off to soak up the heat. Finn storms up on Rollins, fires body shots, then whips corner to corner. Rollins comes back and BOOTS Finn down! Rollins runs up, forearm SMASH, then he stomps away! The ref counts, pulls Rollins back, and the fans fire up!

Finn staggers up, Rollins runs back in to forearm SMASH again! And then he hits a BACKBREAKER! And a LION- NO, Finn moves, Rollins lands out! Finn bails out, Rollins DIVES! Direct hit into the barriers and Charlotte fires up! Rollins puts Finn in, goes up and springboards, FLYING KNEE! The fans rally behind Rollins while Finn flounders. Rollins lines up a shot, CURB- NO, Finn dodges and SLINGBLADES! Finn reloads, runs back in, SHOT- NO, Rollins dropkicks Finn’s leg first! Finn writhes, clutches the knee, and Rollins stalks him. Rollins KICKS the leg out and Finn flounders again! Rollins KICKS the leg again!

Finn clings to ropes, the fans rally up, and Rollins stalks Finn for another KICK to the leg! Finn goes to a corner, Rollins puts the bad leg in ropes, and Rollins pulls on the leg! The ref counts, Rollins lets go, and Rollins paces. Finn kicks low and Rollins staggers back. Rollins bails out, maybe Finn got him in the liver. Finn hurries out after Rollins, then RAMS him into the apron! Rollins sputters and gasps, but Finn goes to the apron. Finn stomps Rollins again and again, then tells the ref to back off. Charlotte chants for “C M PUNK!” but Finn stomps Rollins more. Finn steps in to refresh the ring count, then runs, but Rollins blocks the kick!

Rollins CHOP BLOCKS Finn’s other leg, and then he hoists Finn up for a SHINBREAKER on the desk! Finn writhes again but Rollins goes to the ring. Finn hobbles his way over, but Rollins goes back out. Rollins runs up, but Finn moves! Rollins just stomps steps, but then Finn POSTS him! Finn YANKS Rollins’ legs out, and Rollins lands hard on the steel steps! Rollins writhes, Finn grins, and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Finn has Rollins in a COBRA TWIST! The fans rally and Rollins endures, but Finn digs his elbow in. Rollins throws elbows into Finn’s legs, then he HIP TOSSES free! The fans fire up while Finn staggers to a corner. Rollins runs up, Finn dodges to roll up and stack, TWO! Finn KNEES Rollins low! Rollins sputters against ropes but Finn stomps him down. Finn eggs Rollins on, bumps him off buckles, and he fires hands. The ref counts, Finn stops, but then Finn climbs up. Finn soaks up heat as he rains down fists! The fans boo but Finn takes his time, so Rollins brings him off the corner!

Finn fights free of the bomb, slips around to dragon sleeper, but Rollins slips through! ROLLING ELBOW! Finn CHOPS back! Rollins ENZIGIRIS! Finn staggers, but then he PELES! Both men are down and the fans rally up! Finn snarls but the fans sing for Rollins, “WHOA~ OH~ OHH~!” Finn storms up on Rollins, but Rollins fires counter punches! And more counter punches! And a CHOP! And a haymaker! And repeat! CHOP, CHOP, CHOP! Rollins just CHOPS away on Finn, but Finn kicks low! Finn soaks up heat, but Rollins CHOPS the leg! Then he DDTS Finn! Finn staggers, Rollins runs up, and he KNEES Finn down! Cover, TWO!

Rollins LIONSAULTS, covers, TWO! Finn survives again but the fans rally behind Rollins. Rollins huffs ‘n’ puffs, the fans sing some more, and Rollins nods. Rollins aims from a corner, then runs back in, but Finn victory rolls him! TWO!! Rollins escapes, blocks a kick, then slips under Finn to BUCKLE BOMB! Finn falls, Rollins hurries up top! Rollins FROG SPLASHES, onto knees!! Cover, TWO!!! Rollins survives that turnaround, and Finn again clutches his knee. “This is Awesome! as both men slowly rise. Finn hobbles but he fires a body shot! Rollins goes to ropes, but he kicks Finn’s leg! Finn hobbles again, but he fires another body shot!

Rollins KICKS Finn’s leg! Finn fires a BODY BLOW! Finn stands Rollins up, but Rollins CHOPS! Finn fires a haymaker, Rollins hits back, repeat! The fans fire up as the shots are fast ‘n’ furious! Rollins has the edge, and then he BITES Finn! Rollins scoops, Finn slips free to EYE OF THE HURRICANE! And then a SLINGBLADE! Finn aims, Rollins rises, SHOT- NO! Rollins turns dropkick into a step through, and SHARPSHOOTER!! The fans are fired up as Finn endures! Rollins sits deep on the hold, but Finn powers up! Finn reaches out, but Rollins drags him away! And then drags him up into a PEDIGREE!! Cover, TWO!?!?!

The fans can’t believe it, and neither can Rollins! Finn somehow survives, the fans chant “REF, YOU SUCK!” and Rollins also argues the count. The ref says his count was fair, and Rollins looks to the WrestleMania sign. The dream is still in reach, but Rollins tells the ref “SUCK IT!” Rollins goes to a corner and the fans fire up again. Rollins runs in, but Finn KICKS him in the gut! And again! And then an ENZIGIRI! Rollins falls, Finn climbs, but Rollins hurries back up! Rollins anchors Finn’s legs, but Finn rains down fists! Rollins staggers away, but then he springs up to get Finn! SUPER- NO, Finn trips Rollins!

Rollins crashes down to the mat, and Finn rises up! COUP DE GRACE!!! Finn crawls back to the cover, TWO?!?! GHOST PIN!! TWO!!! Finn has a CROSSFACE!! Rollins flails, reaches out, but Finn pulls back on the hold! Rollins rolls it back, pops free, CURB STOMP!! Cover, ROLLINS WINS!

Winner: Seth Rollins, by pinfall (advances to Elimination Chamber)

Charlotte, NC is thunderous as Rollins snatches victory from the jaws of defeat! The Visionary can still see his Road to WrestleMania, but will he find a way to make it through five other top level superstars?

My Thoughts:

A great Raw tonight, with some pretty good surprises. For one, I didn’t think Dakota Kai was winning. Not that she didn’t deserve to win, because she absolutely did, but the story was making it seem like Ivy was going to face Lyra for the title. Great win for Dakota, and we’ll get a great title match between her and Lyra. Maybe Dakota wins, maybe Ivy gets involved, hard to say. Great match from Penta VS Dunne, but of course Kaiser also gets involved. That’s at least a Triple Threat in the making right there, and it’d be some awesome stuff.

Good promo from Gunther to mock Jey and get heat from the fans. It’s wild that he quoted Zack Sabre Jr. from just over a year ago with that “Shakespeare to your dog” line. Good brawl from him and Jey, and a decent response promo from Jey after, but I feel like he didn’t really have much else to say than other times. To be fair, Jey would probably end up rehashing things Gunther’s been told by Gable or Sami, aka “What’re you gonna do after you lose? How’re you gonna feel after failing?” Strange how a year later, Gunther’s ended up in another case where his opponent is seen as such an underdog compared to him, but I guess that shows how powerful he’s been booked.

Speaking of Sami, very good promo from him, though he recycled a bit from Friday’s video message. But then awesome news that we’re getting an Unsanctioned Match! It is all for the timing of WWE being back in Canada, or else this probably would’ve been the WrestleMania match. And I would think Sami wins this, as Kevin struck first with the package piledriver. Then it makes them “even” on the year, and then WrestleMania can be something even bigger. Though, hard to say there’s anything bigger than this Unsanctioned Match, outside of perhaps an I Quit match, because Sami and Kevin are not going to say those words easy.

But also, good promo from Kross putting Sami on notice. Maybe Kross does something during the Unsanctioned Match and then oddly, Sami VS Kross is a Mania match, but it’s hard to say. New Day has a very good promo to follow up the sneak attack that got “cut off” last week. And y’know what? Kofi’s right, Rey left WWE for a bit and toured the world, from NJPW to even Lucha Underground. But obviously the Heels are still wrong overall given they mistreated Big E and so on. LWO getting the better of New Day is good stuff, but like, the formula is a given: Cruz & Wilde lose, maybe even get cheated, and then maybe Rey makes a heroic return so he and Lee get one more match with New Day.

Iyo had a good promo to hype up the title match with Rhea, but they keep reusing the footage of her in the water. And while Iyo is getting better with her English, if they were going to subtitle the promo, why not just let her say all of it in Japanese? Well, whatever, Rhea VS Iyo will be awesome, but Iyo making a point of how she’s undefeated against Rhea 1v1 is going to come back to bite her. Rhea will win and retain the title, then be ready to face whoever wins the Women’s Elimination Chamber for a great WrestleMania match.

And great stuff with the Judgment Day as they connect many stories together. For one, I like that Liv & Raquel are denying that they attacked Jade without really denying it, more because they want to come off that dangerous. But then that only gets Bianca & Naomi coming after them, and that helps build the coming tag title match. Also great reference to the original Bring It On in the cheerleader outfits they wore. That aside, I still stand by my idea that Jade is going to reveal whodunnit, it’ll probably be Naomi after all, and that reveal costs Naomi & Bianca the tag titles. All the awkward talk of “It’s fine as long as one of us wins” has kinda been foreshadowing this, too, and Bianca will want after Naomi inside the Chamber match.

Dom of course lost to Styles, but it was good stuff to also set up Bron going after Styles. Bron VS Styles will be phenomenal, but I still feel like they should set up big midcard title matches for WrestleMania, like no less than a Triple Threat. And that should also apply to the women’s midcard titles. I know they just released people, but they should maximize using the rest of the roster. Anyway, Finn VS Rollins was an awesome main event, but I figured Rollins would win. There’s just so much heat for the Elimination Chamber with Rollins, McIntyre and Punk all in there, and even with Logan Paul given Rollins and Logan feuded going into Mania 39. Plus, if they really wanted to, Finn’s loss could be the last straw and the others kick him out to do what they want with the faction.

My Score: 8.9/10

Rey Mysterio and Logan Paul meet again!

As if fighting for a spot in the Elimination Chamber wasn’t enough, Logan Paul screwed Rey Mysterio in last week’s tag match! Will Rey have his revenge?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Iyo Sky & Dakota Kai VS Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez; Iyo & Dakota win.
• Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Bayley VS Lyra Valkyria; Bayley wins and advances to Elimination Chamber.
• WWE World Tag Team Championships: The War Raiders VS The Creed Brothers w/ Ivy Nile; The War Raiders win, by disqualification, and retain the titles.
• Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Rey Mysterio VS Logan Paul; Logan wins and advances to Elimination Chamber.

PLAY BY PLAY

Jey Uso is here!

And as always, “Please, please, hit my music! Oh yeah, uh uh, YEET!” Nashville may be about country music, but they’re ready to rock with Jey tonight! Jey high-fives a young fan, blows a kiss to the rest, then has another young fan join in on the bounce! Jey then reaches ground level, goes to ringside to dap it up with Pat & Maggle, then he high-fives a few more fans before going to the ring. The bouncing continues, just as it has since Jey won the Men’s Royal Rumble! The fans want to keep going, so Jey says why not. The YEET continues, and Jey stands on the desk. Jey makes sure everyone’s ready, “UUUSO~!”

OH NO! Gunther trips Jey off the desk! The fans boo as Der Ring General ruins the good time, to hit Jey with a DESK BACK SUPLEX! Jey writhes and sputters, but Gunther stands him up. Jey fires haymakers! Gunther RAMS Jey into the apron, CHOPS him down, then shoves him into the ring. Gunther then waits on Jey to stand up, just to BOOT him back down! The fans boo more, but Gunther drags Jey up. Gunther RIPS the Tennessee Volunteers YEET shirt off, then CHOPS Jey again! Jey falls and clutches his stinging chest, but the fans chant, “YOU SUCK!” Gunther doesn’t care, he just GUNTHER BOMBS Jey down!

The fans boo as Gunther then gets in Jey’s face. Refs and producers rush out here to stop Gunther, but Gunther tells Jey not to choose him. Gunther backs off, but then he shoves through security to get Jey back up! GUNTHER BOMB!! The fans boo as hard as they can, but Gunther actually leaves this time. Gunther did warn Jey that life would become Hell until Jey chose anyone other than him. But wait, Jey grabs the mic! Jey sits up, and while fans chant YYEET! YEET! YEET!” and while Gunther says Jey is not worthy, Jey tells Gunther, “I shouldn’t say this. Maybe I shouldn’t say this. Me and you at WrestleMania!”

The fans fire up as the decision has been made! Gunther is furious and he storms back to the ring! Gunther slides in, but Jey fires off on him! The fans are thunderous as Gunther falls back, and Jey FLIES! Jey wipes out Gunther and security! Jey still wants after Gunther, but security keeps these men separated! Will Main Event Jey be the one to finally humble the World Heavyweight Champion?

Backstage interview with Rhea Ripley.

Cathy Kelley is with the Women’s World Champion, and she is remorseful for last week’s mistake in messing up Iyo’s match with Liv. How is she dealing with those feelings? Rhea says if Liv makes it to WrestleMania, Rhea deals with her then. But for now, we’re all waiting for “The Top Girl” to choose her WrestleMania opponent. And it feels like Charlotte is stalling, wasting our time and just trying to stay relevant. But then Damage CTRL walks over. Iyo tells Rhea that she may’ve cost her WrestleMania. But even so, she’s coming after Rhea. Rhea says she can’t wait. DMG CTRL looks to get even with Judgment Day, but will things continue to fall apart for the Genius of the Sky?

Iyo Sky & Dakota Kai VS Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez!

Another headline is that after a concussion concern, #CobraKai is back in action! Will she help Iyo with that revenge? Or will Liv & Raquel be rolling towards all their WrestleMania dreams?

Raw returns and DMG CTRL makes their entrance. The teams sort out, Iyo and Liv start and the fans are on Iyo’s side. But then Liv slips away to tag Raquel. The fans boo and Iyo calls out Liv, but Raquel steps to Iyo. Raquel pats Iyo on the head, but Iyo SLAPS her! Raquel hoists Iyo up with both hands! Raquel THROWS Iyo to a corner, runs up, but into a kick! Iyo kicks the legs out, then runs to hurdle over. Tag to Dakota, they fire off kick after kick, then they trip Raquel up! DOUBLE BASEMENT DROPKICKS! Cover, TWO! Dakota brings Raquel up, but Raquel shoves her to a corner. Dakota dodges then runs back in, only for Raquel to pick her up!

Dakota flying-mares free, then runs up again. Raquel THROWS Dakota away this time, then LARIATS her down! Tag to Liv and the fans boo. Liv laughs, but Dakota SCOPRION KICKS her! Liv sits down, Dakota tags Iyo, and Liv tries to retreat! Iyo drags Liv back, ducks the lariat, and fires forearms! The fans fire up and Iyo runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, but Liv avoids the handspring! Iyo SHOTGUNS Liv down! Raquel tags in, Liv runs up but Iyo dodges Liv. Iyo ROCKS Raquel, Liv waistlocks Iyo, but Iyo standing switches. Liv runs to ropes and Raquel BOOTS Iyo off her! The fans boo but Raquel hauls Iyo up for another two-handed THROW to the corner!

Raquel fires forearms, tags Liv, and then Liv stomps away on Iyo. The ref counts. Liv stops to tag Raquel, and Raquel stands Iyo up. Raquel fires forearms and elbows, then she tags Liv. Liv stomps Iyo more, then tells the ref to leave her alone! Tag to Raquel, Raquel sends Liv in, and Liv back body blocks! Liv sends Raquel in for a SPLASH! Scoop and SLAM, cover, TWO! Raquel throws Iyo down again, then stomps her. Raquel drags Iyo up to bump her off buckles. Raquel stomps Iyo, tags Liv, and Liv climbs. Raquel feeds Iyo to KNEES from Liv, and Liv FLYING BULLDOGS! Cover, TWO! Liv mocks the Iyo fans, then tags Raquel.

Liv stands Iyo up for Raquel to ROCK with a body shot! Raquel pie faces Iyo, Iyo hits back, but Raquel CLOBBERS her for it! Raquel scoops, but Iyo slips into a SLEEPER! The fans fire up as Raquel flails! Raquel goes to a corner, but Iyo sends her into buckles! Iyo crawls, Raquel hauls her up to back suplex! Iyo lands out, dodges Raquel, hot tag to Dakota! Dakota ROCKS Raquel, fires forearm after forearm, then UPPERCUTS! ROLLING ELBOWS! Dakota runs, and she LARIATS! Raquel stays up, Dakota kicks the legs out, then she KICKS Raquel to a corner. Dakota runs side to side to BOOT WASH! Cover, TWO!

Liv cheers and coaches Raquel. Raquel goes to the apron but Dakota puts her through ropes! JUMP STOMP! Liv runs in but Dakota TOSSES her out! The fans fire up as Dakota goes to the apron, PENALTY KCIK for Liv! Dakota runs at Raquel now, but Raquel dodges the boot! Raquel POSTS Dakota, Dakota falls back, and the fans boo while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Raquel has Dakota in a cobra clutch! Dakota fights up, but Raquel keeps her from Iyo. Dakota drops down to roll Raquel out of the ring! Raquel hurries back in, drags Dakota back by a leg, but Dakota ENZIGIRIS! The fans fire up as Dakota crawls again! Hot tags to Liv and Iyo! The fans fire up as Iyo rallies with SHOTEI after SHOTEI, then a DROPKICK! Iyo whips, Liv reveres, but Iyo DUMPS Liv to the apron! Iyo DECKS Liv, HOTSHOTS Raquel, and the fans fire up! Iyo builds speed and DIVES! Direct hit and down go Liv & Raquel! The fans fire up as Iyo puts Liv in then climbs up top!

Iyo aims, Liv stands, MISSILE DROPKICK! Liv flounders to the far corner, and Iyo kips up! The fans fire up again, and Iyo says all aboard! SHINKANSEN! Iyo pushes Liv to the cover, TWO! Liv survives that bullet train, but Iyo goes up, up, and OVER THE MOONSAULT, but she blocks Liv’s boots! Iyo drags Liv up and into underhooks! BUTTERFLY BACKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Liv survives again and she flounders away. Iyo is frustrated, but she runs in again, but Raquel drags Liv out of the way! Iyo hits buckles, Raquel tags in! Liv runs up to SHINING WIZARD! Feed to Raquel, and then Liv goes up! CODE BREAKER FLAPJACK COMBO! Cover, TWO!!

The fans fire up and Liv is beside herself! Liv tags back in, and Raquel hoists her up! POWERBOMB SENTON onto knees! Iyo saves herself and Raquel is furious! Iyo DUMPS Raquel out, hurries for her corner, hot tag to Dakota! “This is Awesome!” as Iyo GERMAN SUPLEXES Liv! Dakota lines up a shot, hops on, KAI-ROPRACTOR! Cover, Raquel breaks it! The fans boo but Raquel hoists Liv up again! Raquel SWINGS her into Iyo, SWINGS her into Dakota, then hoists her up again, POWERBOMB SENTON! Raquel gives Dakota the VADER- NO, Dakota avoids the elbow drop! Liv runs up, OBLIVION!! Cover, IYO BREAKS IT!!

The fans are thunderous as all four women are down! “This is Awesome!” and Liv is busted open! Dakota crawls, hot tag to Iyo! Raquel grabs Dakota, BOOTS Iyo, then reels Dakota in! POWER- RANA! Dakota sends Raquel to a corner, goes Around the World, and BOOTS Raquel down! Liv hits a CODE BREAKER! Iyo rolls Liv up! TWO!! Liv kicks low, KICKS again, then ENZIGIRIS! Liv roars, but Iyo dodges Oblivion to send her away! Iyo mule kicks, and BUZZ- NO, Liv ducks! Liv shoves Iyo, wheelbarrows, but Iyo rolls that to STOMP 182! And then BUZZSAW! Liv is down, Iyo goes up! OVER THE MOONSAULT!! DMG CTRL WINS!

Winners: Iyo Sky & Dakota Kai, by pinfall

Nashville is all fired up as Iyo & Dakota just beat the #1 contenders to the Women’s Tag Team Championships. Does that mean, should Liv & Raquel beat Bianca Belair & Naomi, they’ll owe DMG CTRL a shot?

Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Bayley VS Lyra Valkyria!

Liv Morgan, Alexa Bliss and Bianca Belair are already heading to Toronto, and more spots will be filled on SmackDown. This is their one chance to join in, so will it be the Role Model or the Morrigan heading north on this Road to WrestleMania?

Oh, wait, Roxanne Perez is watching ringside. The Prodigy wants to keep an eye on one of her opponents, as they both challenge Giulia for the NXT Women’s Championship this Saturday for Vengeance Day. Lyra makes her entrance, the fans “WOO! WOO!” and though she’s still WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion, she is aiming for even more. The bell rings and the two circle. The fans rally, the two tie up, and the two go around. Bayley wrenches, wristlocks, and pushes the hold, but Lyra arm-drags free. The two reset, the fans rally, and the two tie up again. Bayley again wristlocks, but Lyra spins and slips through to wrench again.

Lyra headlocks, hits the takeover, but Bayley headscissors. Lyra kips free, the two feel things out, and they knuckle lock. They go shoulder to shoulder with a Test of Strength, and Bayley bends Lyra back! Lyra bridges, Bayley trips her to cover, ONE as an arm comes up! That arm goes down, ONE as the other arm comes up. Bayley pushes that arm down, Lyra bridges and then kips up. They’re back to the Test of Strength, and Lyra wrenches to wrangle Bayley with a top wristlock. Bayley fights up, Lyra hammerlocks, but Bayley headlocks. The fans duel, Lyra power sup and out, but Bayley runs her over! Lyra avoids the cover, and the fans continue to duel.

Bayley and Lyra reset, feel things out, and then Bayley trips Lyra by a leg! Bayley has a toehold, but Lyra gets up to trip Bayley. Lyra headlocks, Bayley fights up, and Bayley powers out. Lyra goes up but Bayley sends her out! Bayley ROCKS Lyra, then brings her in through ropes. Lyra stops the hotshot to then run up, but into an ELBOW! Bayley snapmares Lyra, runs, and SLIDNING- NO, Lyra catches the elbow to a backslide! TWO, and Bayley wrangles Lyra! Bayley steps over, but Lyra FLIPS Bayley! Lyra has the wristlocks, EURO CLUTCH! TWO!! Bayley runs to DECK Lyra! The fans fire up as Bayley puts the younger star in her place.

Bayley hoists Lyra up, Lyra fights the clutch, then spins to TOSS Bayley out! Bayley stands, Lyra builds speed, and Lyra WRECKS Bayley with a dropkick! Nashville fires up with Lyra while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and Bayley thrashes Lyra in a neck wrench. The fans rally as Lyra endures, and Lyra fights up. Lyra powers up to a JAWBREAKER! The fans duel more as Bayley brings Lyra around. Lyra SOBATS, KICKS, RAMS and KICKS again! Lyra then reels Bayley in for a suplex, but Bayley fights free! Lyra ENZIGIRIS first! The fans rally, Lyra pushes Bayley to a cover, TWO! Lyra brings Bayley up but Bayley fires hands. Lyra dodges a shot to KICK Bayley down! Cover, TWO! Bayley shows her toughness, but Lyra goes up. Lyra leaps, but Bayley moves, the missile dropkick turns into a back flop!

Bayley hurries to her feet, runs in at Lyra, SUNSET BUCKLE BOMB! Bayley goes up, up, and MACHO ELBOWS onto knees! Lyra hauls Bayley up to TORNADO DDT! Not the smoothest but Lyra rolls through, only for BAYLEY2BELLY! Cover, TWO! Lyra survives and both women are down! The fans rally up as they both rise, and Lyra fires a forearm! Bayley fires back, the forearms go back and forth! They’re fast and furious, then Lyra JUMP FOREARMS! Bayley ducks the enzigiri, and she KNEES Lyra down! Bayley hurries to haul Lyra back up, fireman’s carries, and swings for the SIDE SLAM! Cover, TWO!

Bayley is frustrated, but the fans rally up. Bayley brings Lyra around, but Lyra shoves her away! Lyra runs up, but Bayley puts her in ropes! HOTSHOT! Lyra flops back, Bayley goes out to fetch her. Bayley puts Lyra on the apron, drags her out, and she hits a DRAPING- NO, Lyra slips free, and spins around, TORNADO DDT! Roll through, and then FISHERMAN SUPLEX to the floor! The ring count climbs, Lyra puts Bayley in at 5 of 10! Lyra hurries to hook Bayley again, FISHERMAN SUPLEX! Float over to the cover, TWO!! Bayley survives, it’s why she’s a Grand Slam Champion. Lyra hurries to put Bayley in a drop zone, and Lyra climbs.

Bayley hits Lyra first! Lyra DECKS Bayley, and Bayley goes outside. Bayley attacks from the apron but Lyra CLUBS her! Bayley climbs up after Lyra, they brawl some more, but Bayley clinches!? Lyra fires HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT to stop that! Bayley is now in the ropes, GUILLOTINE CHANGE OF FORTUNES!! And then the fireman’s carry! NIGHT- NO, Bayley fights free!! BAYLEY2- WHEELBARROW! Victory roll! TWO!! Bayley escapes by nanoseconds and the fans fire up! Lyra hurries, Bayley switches and schoolgirls her into ropes! Lyra clutches her head, Bayley hauls her up, ROS- NO! Lyra trips Bayley!

Lyra hooks Bayley up, LA MAGI- NO, Bayley smothers it to a cover, BAYLEY WINS!

Winner: Bayley, by pinfall (advances to Elimination Chamber)

Bayley takes the fourth spot in the Elimination Chamber match, and could become the #1 contender to a top title! But could this result be a golden ticket in her back pocket? Bayley shows respect to Lyra, the fans cheer, will Lyra have her own WrestleMania moment soon enough?

Penta speaks.

“CERO MIEDO! Zero fear! No fear of any challenge. No fear of the unkonwn. No fear for coards taht attack you from behind! Pete Dunne, Ludwig Kaiser, I beat you in the ring both, that wasn’t enough for you.” But then don’t think he’s stopping. He will show you all what it is to be Penta, and what it is to feel vengeance! Penta is coming for you! Because he has #CEROMIEDO!

Backstage interview with Ludwig Kaiser.

Jackie Redmond says the issues between him and Penta aren’t over. We heard Penta’s side, what is Kaiser’s response? Kaiser says the WWE Universe already knows that if Kaiser sets his eyes on you, he will not stop until you’re done for good! But then in steps Pete Dunne. He wasn’t helping Kaiser. Dunne would never help Kaiser. Kaiser was just in his way. Oh, is Dunne implying Kaiser needed his help? Dunne says see what he does to Penta next week! He’ll break Penta to make him wish he’d never set foot on Raw. In that case, Penta’s all his. Okay, just stay out of his business. The Bruiserweight heads out, will the Impeccable German be satisfied with the results?

Now AJ Styles walks by, ready to compete! Will Raw once again be phenomenal?

Lyra talks with the Alpha Academy backstage.

They encourage her about that match with Bayley. But then American Made walks over with sarcastic applause. Ivy Nile says that was so, so hilarious seeing the inaugural Women’s Intercontinental Champion fall flat on her face. And now she’s being coached by clowns who’ll never be champion? Maybe it’ll be easier to take this title from Lyra than Ivy thought. Lyra says Ivy needs to stay in her lane. Lyra doesn’t step to Ivy in the gym, so Ivy should stay away from her in the ring. Easy there, birdie. This is Ivy’s time. First, the Creeds leave Nashville the NEW World Tag Team Champions. Ivy will see Lyra soon.

American Made heads out, the Academy says not to sweat them, either. But will Julius & Brutus be able to bring down Erik & Ivar? Or will the War Raiders teach them all about hardship and pain?

AJ Styles heads to the ring!

The Phenomenal One made his return in the Royal Rumble, but he’s now here in Nashville for his return to Raw! Styles grabs a mic while the fans cheer him on. Styles soaks it in, then says his heart’s about to beat out of his chest! Styles has some major deja vu right now. Four months ago, Styles came into this building with the biggest smile on his face, because this was his stomping grounds. He wanted to get his career back on track, it was gonna be awesome, and then he got injured. The fans chant “Welcome Back! Welcome Back!” Styles nods and says this was a career-ending injury he supposedly had. He thought this was all over.

But when he woke up that next morning, hobbled to the mirror, he saw he still had gas in the tank. He still had something to prove! It was hard getting back here, but anything worth doing is gonna be hard! And here he is, standing in this ring, in #Smashville, Tennessee, telling the WWE Universe that Styles is BACK! And Styles has a long to-do list. But first, he wants to remind the locker room that he is still the Phenomenal AJ STYLES! The fans like the sound of that! But then, Dominik Mysterio makes his way out here? Dirty Dom has Carlito with him, and the fans boo as hard as they can already.

Dom tells Styles, “I know it’s been a while.” Carlito tells the fans not to boo, but they don’t stop. Dom keeps going, saying it’s been a minute since Styles was on Raw, so things have changed. The fans chant for Styles, but Dom says one thing will always stay the same! The fans boo Dom and he tells them to shut up! Dom says the one thing is that Judgment Day runs Raw! The fans chant, “Dom, You Suck!” Styles grins while Dom covers his ears to block that out. Styles has everyone hold on. He knows exactly who they are, he’s got the battle scars. But yeah, Dom’s right. Things have changed. Styles doesn’t see Damian Priest with them.

Okay, he’ll ask us this. Do the fans see Rhea Ripley anywhere? Nope. What about Finn? Where is he? Is he doing something else? But yeah, things have changed. And this isn’t what Styles expected. All Styles sees is a guy in purple skinny jeans in Carlito, and then Dom, a guy no one likes. But Styles has to admit, he is inspired by Dom’s work ethic. It is hard for Styles to say, but Dom is here every night, busting his ass, Styles likes that. But just so Dom knows, Dom will always be Rey Mysterio’s punk ass kid. Dom throws hands but Styles blocks it! Styles then dodges Carlito to PELE! Dom stomps Styles!

The fans boo but Dom puts Styles on the ropes. Dom soaks up heat, dials it up, but Styles shows punch! Dom scrambles away, Carlito grabs Styles, and Carlito whips. Styles reverses, runs up, but Carlito puts him on the apron! Styles ROCKS Carlito! And then springboard, PHENOMENAL FOREARM! The fans fire up while Judgment Day is in retreat! Will Styles make sure everyone remembers just who he is?

Ringside interview with Seth Rollins.

Jackie Redmond introduces The Visionary to be on the perch near the back of the arena, and the fans sing his song! Jackie thanks Rollins for taking this time, and brings up the Elimination Chamber filling up. It is looking stacked: John Cena; CM Punk; Drew McIntyre; and then either Rey Mysterio or Logan Paul. But more importantly, Rollins has his opportunity to qualify when he faces Finn Balor. Rollins looks good, but how does he feel? Rollins says he has to be honest, he feels GREAT! We are live in Nashville! And it is time for Monday Night Rollins! He feels good because the path to WrestleMania is getting clearer and clearer by the second.

Earlier tonight, Jey Uso decided he’ll take on Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship! That means all eyes are on Cody Rhodes, all eyes are on THE WWE Championship, all eyes are on the Elimination Chamber, and the man who will win it. Here’s a hint: He’s a Visionary; he’s a Revolutionary; he is SETH! FREAKIN! ROLLINS! HAHAHAHA! But wait, Finn Balor appears! The fans boo, but Finn says Rollins is right. All eyes are on Rollins. But the only thing people are seeing is the downfall of Seth Rollins! We saw the cracks. We saw him lose to Punk for the Netflix debut. We all saw Rollins lose his mind at the Royal Rumble.

But luckily for Finn, the only thing in his way between Elimination Chamber and the world title… is a man that’s falling apart. Rollins takes off his sunglasses and stares Finn down. Finn really believes that? Finn thinks Rollins is in his way, huh? They go back a long way, they’ve done this dance, from WrestleMania to SummerSlam and anywhere else. And everyone knows that when these two get in that ring, they know how it goes. But Rollins has unfinished business with Punk. There are some loose ends with Cody Rhodes, for that matter. So as Rollins sees it, it is Finn who is in Rollins’ way. And mate, after next week, Finn won’t be standing at all.

The Visionary and the Prince are both smiles, but could these be poker faces this close to the big showdown? Who will continue on their Road to WrestleMania with a ticket to Toronto?

Adam Pearce talks with AJ Styles.

Pearce says Styles should walk before he can run, he just came back. But Styles says Pearce doesn’t get it. Styles doesn’t want this, he needs this. Is that so? Then how about next week? That’s perfect. Then next week, AJ Styles VS Dirty Dom! They shake hands on that, and then Bron Breakker steps in. The Intercontinental Champion stares Styles down, and Bron says he’ll see Styles around. Will Styles put Dom in his place before going after much more badass competition?

WWE World Tag Team Championships: The War Raiders VS The Creed Brothers w/ Ivy Nile!

Erik & Ivar are ready to show how all their setbacks, their injuries, their pain, and the uncertainty has only forged them into true war machines! Will nothing stop the raid? Or can Julius & Brutus find a way to make these titles American Made?

The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see who’s ready for war!

The teams sort out, Erik and Brutus start, and they tie up. Brutus waistlocks to SLAM Erik, then he laughs as he pushes Erik around. Erik CLOBBERS Brutus! Erik puts Brutus in a corner, tags Ivar, and Ivar fires elbows! The fans cheer, the ref counts, but Ivar stops at 4. The fans cheer as Ivar then brings Brutus out, but Brutus throat chops him! Tag to Julius, the Creeds mug Ivar in the corner, but the ref counts. Julius tags Brutus back in, Brutus RAMS into Ivar, then Julius runs to forearm SMASH! Brutus CLUBS Ivar down, tags Julius, and Julius slingshots to STOMP Ivar! Ivar gets up to SMACK Julius!

Ivar shoves Julius, dodges him, and Julius tumbles out! Tag to Erik and Erik wrenches Julius to clinch and EXPLODER! Erik then ROCKS Julius, HEADBUTTS him, and deadlift GERMAN SUPLEXES! Ivy is worried but Brutus runs in. Erik dodges Brutus to URENAGE! Tag to Ivar, then tag back to Erik. Ivar scoops Julius to SLAM him, then Erik says up! He scoops Ivar to SLAM him onto Julius! The fans fire up as Ivar has Brutus on the outside, SPLASH against the apron LED! But Julius rolls Erik up! TWO! Erik hits Ace Ten Mao! And then a SITOUT POWERBOMB!! Cover, TWO!! Julius survives but War Raiders are in control as Raw goes to break.

Raw returns and the Creeds have control, but Erik fights out of their corner. But Julius keeps Erik from his corner with a ROLLING SPINEBUSTER! Tag to Brutus and the Creeds POST Erik! Erik slumps to the apron, Julius takes a cheap shot on Ivar, then Brutus fireman’s carries. Julius adds a JUMP KNEE before the WIDOWMAKER! Cover, TWO! Brutus clamps a headlock onto Erik but the fans rally up. Erik fights up, Brutus shifts to a top wristlock, then he puts Erik in the corner. Brutus HAMMERS away on Erik, then he tags Julius. The Creeds stomp away on Erik, but the ref counts. The fans boo, the Creeds stop, but Julius tags Brutus back in.

The fans rally as Julius drags Erik up. Snap suplex! Brutus then becomes a weapon for the GUT WRENCH SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Ivy says stay on ’em, and Brutus clamps onto Erik with an armlock. Erik fights up, Brutus grinds the arm, but the fans rally more. Erik powers up, reaches out, but Brutus keeps him from Ivar! Erik fires a haymaker on Brutus! Brutus still holds on, so Erik fires more shots! Brutus whips Erik away, Erik goes up and over, Brutus runs into Julius! Hot tag to Ivar! BACKDROP on Brutus! Then a scoop and SIDEWALK SLAM, before a SPLASH! The fans fire up with Ivar, and he runs at Brutus, but Brutus dodges!

Brutus comes back, but Ivar hits the SEATED SENTON! Julius runs in, Ivar cartwheels and WHEEL KICKS! Ivar then hits a BRONCO BUSTER on Brutus! TIGER DRIVER! Cover, TWO!! Brutus survives, but Julius runs up. Ivar knees low, then Erik KNEES him out! Ivar hauls Brutus up, feeds him to Erik, Erik pops Brutus up, THOR’S HAMMER! Cover, TWO! Ivy is relieved but Erik seethes. Tag to Ivar, and he brings Brutus up. But Julius YANKS Erik down! Brutus his an ANGLE SLAM!! Cover, TWO!! Ivar survives but Brutus tags Julius. Ivar fires haymakers on them both! Ivar runs, handsprings, and DOUBLE BACK ELBOWS!

The fans fire up and Ivar fires up with them! Ivar climbs the corner, but Ivy gets on the apron! The fans boo, but Julius springs right up! Tag to Brutus! SUPERPLEX for the Power! Brutus MOONSAULTS for the Glory! Cover, ERIK BREAKS IT! The fans fire up as all four men are down! Erik drags Ivar to their corner, but Julius runs up. Erik DUMPS Julius out, then tags in. “This is Awesome!” as Erik fires off on Brutus! Brutus fires back, he and Erik trade shots! Erik fires up, and he ROCKS Brutus! Brutus BODY SHOTS Erik! Brutus laughs, but Erik ROCKS him again! Brutus falls, Ivar tags, and then pop up tot he waistlock!

Ivar runs, goes up, but Julius CLOBBERS Ivar with a title belt! The ref sees that, that’s a disqualification!

Winners: The War Raiders, by disqualification (still WWE World Tag Team Champions)

Erik DECKS Julius for that cheap shot, but then Brutus BELT SHOTS Erik! There are two belts, after all! But the Creeds don’t win those belts now! Will Chad Gable be upset about that? Or will he at least like how his boys manhandled the War Raiders?

Judgment Day regroups.

Carlito’s face hurts, Liv’s everything hurts, and Finn walks in. Finn says he’s glad Liv is okay and all, but maybe next time, listen to Finn. Dom says who cares about DMG CTRL. Liv’s already in Elimination Chamber, Raquel will qualify next week, and there’s the guaranteed tag title match. Things will turn around. Finn says that sounds like a lot of excuses coming from the guy who Styles made look like a fool. Uh, maybe Finn’s the fool for not helping. But Dom will handle Styles next week. Good. Dom started this, he can end this. Finn will stay out of it. Fine! But maybe they should consider adding a new member. They’re shorthanded without JD now.

Finn says he wonders why that is. Liv says they already went over that, that wasn’t Dom’s fault. But the idea of adding new members isn’t- NO! Finn says no new members! He’ll fix things around here. He’ll beat Seth Rollins, he’ll win the Elimination Chamber, and he’ll go on to WrestleMania to win the WWE Championship. Finn heads out, but is he trying to convince the group or himself?

DMG CTRL is on their way out.

They feel good about their win tonight, but then Rhea Ripley is there. Rhea tells Iyo that she doesn’t owe Iyo anything. So Iyo isn’t getting a match because Rhea thinks she has to. This is because Rhea wants to. So she talked with Pearce, and in three weeks’ time, on the Raw after Elimination Chamber, it’ll be Rhea VS Iyo for the Women’s World Championship! Iyo nods, and she says she can’t wait. See you then. Mami heads out, but will she be ready for the Evil Genius?

CM Punk is here!

Nashville fires up because “IT’S CLOBBERIN’ TIME~!” The Best in the World is headed for Toronto and the Elimination Chamber, but what will he have to say here tonight? We find out, after the break.

Raw returns, the fans chant for “C M PUNK!” and he has a mic in his hand. “Is it great to be alive on a Monday night in Nashville, Tennessee or what?” Punk knows it is obvious post-Royal-Rumble that we are on the Road to WrestleMania. Now, if you asked him a couple weeks ago, he’d have all the confidence in the world that he was gonna win the Royal Rumble. In fact, he did that. Sometimes, he talks too much. He didn’t win the Rumble. He’s disappointed in himself, but y’know what? He’s not mad at Jey Uso. “YEET!” Punk likes watching his peers accomplish their goals. And his goal is still there.

We saw Jey declare he is going after Gunther and the World Heavyweight Championship. So Cody is probably at home. Punk hopes he remembers Punk saying he won’t stab Cody in the back, he’ll just stab him in the front. Now he has to. Punk already qualified for the Elimination Chamber. Two people have qualified for this match. Now surely people are thinking, “Punker, there are three people in it so far.” Well one man didn’t qualify. One man just decided to tell the world that hey, he’s in the match. Punk hears the boos and says yeah, they’re probably upset by that. And maybe part of Punk was, too. That’s past-tense because it no longer upsets him.

“John Cena is a legend, John Cena deserves to call his shot. The bad news for John Cena is, I busted my ass to qualify for the Elimination Chamber. So at some point in there, you’re gonna see me. And you’re not just gonna see me like you saw me in the Rumble, no. I’m gonna beat the living crap outta you, and I’m gonna beat you, and I’m going to WrestleMania. And I’m going to cash in the only way I know how, and Cody, I’m coming for you.” The other man to qualify for the Chamber is “that piece of garbage, Drew McIntyre, who’s no longer on Raw, because boy, he ran in the other direction tot he other show because I beat him in Hell in a Cell!

“What do you think I’m gonna do to you in Elimination Chamber, Drew!?” The fans fire up for that. Punk doesn’t like doing namedrops, this guy doesn’t even deserve Punk saying his name, but Seth Rollins… Rollins is taking on Finn Balor next week. Either of those guys, former world champions, they could qualify. But at the end of the day, it will be Punk’s hand raised! Punk will win the Chamber! Doesn’t matter who else is in it, five other men are going down. Punk has never been more confident in his entire life! Punk points to the sign and says to look at it. Ladies and gentlemen of Nashville, those watching at home, WrestleMania 41 belongs to one man! Three syllables: C M PUNK!

But then Logan Paul has to come out here… The fans boo but the Maverick soaks it all up. Punk didn’t even realize this was his song. Logan joins Punk in the ring, mic in hand, fans booing again, and Logan says he sees why they call him “Punk.” Logan could come up with a lot of other names, but he can’t say them on TV. But what Logan can’t understand is this. This right here! The fans boo Logan but cheer Punk? Why? Punk is talking to Kevin Owens like it’s an insult. “I never lost to Logan Paul.” Cut to the Rumble, and Logan is tossing Punk out head over heels. That was the greatest 15 minutes of fame in Punk’s career.

Logan had Punk’s number at the Rumble, and he’ll have it in the Elimination Chamber. Fortunately for Punk, it is time for Rey Mysterio’s 15 minutes of fame when he loses to Logan Paul. Punk says the way they’re booing, you’d think this was Dom again. Punk says congrats, Logan, you threw Punk out of the Rumble. Punk would’ve mentioned Logan’s name earlier, but Punk honestly forgot he was having this match. Yeah, so Logan got him at the Rumble. But don’t worry about Punk, because tonight, the number Logan pulled is 619. Logan should worry about the living legend. And if he gets past Rey, then Punk will see him in Toronto, and Punk will put Logan to sleep.

The fans cheer that! Before Logan can think of a comeback, here comes Rey! Will the King of Lucha make sure things don’t get ImPAULsive?

Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Rey Mysterio VS Logan Paul!

Raw returns and the bell rings. Logan and Rey circle as the fans rally up. They step up, Logan shoves Rey, but Rey SLAPS Logan! The fans fire up as Rey stomps away in the corner! The ref counts, Logan bails out, and Logan protests! The fans still cheer Rey, Logan storms to the apron, but Rey snatches his headband! Logan tells the ref to control this guy! The ref has Rey hold on, but Rey runs up! Logan RAMS Rey, but Rey avoids the Buckshot! Rey waistlocks, Logan trips him, and then Logan runs side to side. Rey stays low, but Logan somersaults into Rey! Rey runs, he goes low, but then Logan stops him!

Rey wrenches Logan’s arm to a wristlock, but Logan powers up to whip. Logan hurdles, hurdles, but Rey stomps the monkey flip down! Logan backs off to a corner, Rey storms up, but Logan kicks low. Logan puts Rey in the corner, but Rey dodges to hit back! The fans cheer “Logan Sucks!” as Rey whips. Logan reverses, Rey goes up and over, but Logan scoops for a tilt-o-whirl GUTBUSTER! The fans boo but Logan mockingly asks, “Who sucks?” Logan stomps Rey, whips him to a corner, then he runs up to fire body shots! The ref counts, Logan stops to taunt Rey, and then Logan drags Rey up. Logan fires more body shots!

The ref counts, Logan backs off, but then he whips Rey to knee him low! Logan holds onto a wristlock, soaks up more heat, then he whips Rey again for another knee! Logan taunts Rey while the fans boo. Logan knees Rey log, scoops him, and POWERSLAMS! Cover, TWO! The fans rally for Rey but Logan watches Rey crawl. Logan clamps onto an arm, fires knees into Rey’s side, then he spells out “L P.” Logan winds up, and he JABS! Rey staggers, Logan JABS him again! And again! And again! Rey falls, Logan stands over him while soaking up more heat. Logan stands Rey up again, winds up, but Rey ROCKS him first!

The fans fire up as Rey fires shots in return! Rey runs, but Logan scoops again! Rey makes it a CROSSBODY! Both men are down, and they crawl to ropes. Both men stand, Logan runs up, but Rey DUMPS him out! Rey then aims and TORNILLO PLANCHAS! Down goes Logan and the fans fire up! Rey shakes out the cobwebs and the fans cheer more. Rey puts Logan in, bumps him off buckles, then ROCKS him with a right. Rey climbs, the fans fire up, and Rey ROCKS Logan with another shot! Logan body shots in return! Logan climbs up after Rey, clinches him, then scoops him! MOONSAULT POWERSLAM! Both men are down and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again, and Logan slaps Rey around. Logan soaks up heat, then whips Rey to a corner hard! Rey bounces back, Logan waistlocks to SLAM him down! Logan grinds Rey with a rear bearhug, but the fans rally up again. Rey endures, fights to his feet, and he fires elbows! The fans fire up as Rey stomps Logan’s foot! Rey runs, but Logan kitchen sink knees him! Logan SLIDES Rey out, but Rey pops right up to his feet? Logan is confused, Rey eggs him on! Logan storms out and the brawl is on! Rey fires hands, then whips Logan into barriers! Rey runs up, wheelbarrows, but Logan SMACKS him off the top!

Rey sputters, Logan refreshes the ring count, then he brings Rey up. Logan puts Rey in, taunts “old man” Rey, “You one tough sonova b*tch.” Logan pulls steel steps apart, then he drags Rey over! Rey grabs ropes while Logan wheelbarrows him! Logan CLUBS Rey again and again, but Rey turns this into a victory roll! Logan is sent into the steel steps! The fans fire up as Logan suffers at the hands of his own plan! Rey goes into the ring, he builds speed, and Rey SLIDING SPLASHES! Direct hit and the fans fire up again! Rey brings Logan up, puts him in the ring, and then hurries to a corner.

The fans rally as Rey climbs, and Rey SEATED SENTONS! Then Rey runs to SEATED SENTON again! Logan sputters, but Rey LIONSAULTS! Cover, TWO! Logan survives and Rey grows frustrated. Rey stalks Logan to a corner, and Rey fires forearms! Rey whips, Logan reverses, but then Rey ELBOWS back! Rey runs up, tilt-o-whirl RANA! Logan ends up in a corner, the fans cheer Rey on, and Rey brings Logan to his feet. Rey climbs up to rain down fists! The fans count along, and Rey gets nine, only for Logan to ROCK him first! Logan fireman’s carries, ROLLING SENTONS, and then he LIONSAULTS! Cover, TWO!

Rey survives and Logan is stunned! Logan and Rey rise, the fans rally up, and Logan drags Rey up. Logan whips, Rey tilt-o-whirls, and he DDTS! Cover, TWO! Rey grows frustrated, the fans cheer him on, and he dropkicks Logan onto ropes! Rey dials it up, but Logan BOOTS Rey first! The fans boo but Logan doesn’t even register it. Logan wipes his bloody nose and tells the “old man” to get up! Logan climbs up the corner but Rey slips free already! Rey CLUBS Logan, gets under him, and Rey manages a POWERBOMB on Logan! Cover, TWO!! Logan is still in this, but Rey dropkicks Logan onto ropes again! Rey runs to 619!!

The fans fire up as Rey hurries up the corner, and he FROG SPLASHES onto knees! Logan winds up, TITANIUM RIGHT! And then BACK SUPLEX DDT!?! Cover, Logan wins!

Winner: Logan Paul, by pinfall (advances to Elimination Chamber)

Logan just #PAULverized Rey Mysterio! The Maverick says he can’t be this good and stay humble. But will he be the one winning Elimination Chamber? Or- OH NO, NEW DAY ATTACKS REY!! The fans boo as Kofi & Woods mug an already beat-up Rey Mysterio, and Raw has to cut away!?

My Thoughts:

A great Raw, but this was the first time their 2.5 hour runtime has been a real problem. And not only that, but I think this has to be Netflix saying they have to keep it to that, or else we wouldn’t have cut away from New Day’s attack just now. And that’s not even mentioning how there was a New Day promo cut during an ad break, and how the USA is one of the “select markets” that doesn’t get to see it. Now obviously, the New Day’s feud with Rey and the LWO isn’t over, I’m just not sure how it’s supposed to end. Rey VS Logan was a very good match, a little janky to start, but given Logan eliminated Punk, Logan getting in on Elimination Chamber was of course the plan.

Punk had a very good promo calling out everybody else in the Chamber match, and I feel like that match is going to come down to him and Cena as old rivals both fighting for that big WrestleMania moment with Cody. Both stories will be great, so I can see either guy winning the Chamber. And given that, Jey VS Gunther was of course the path. The moment Jey got on the desk, I knew Gunther would attack. Good stuff there, with how Jey is choosing Gunther because how Gunther is trying to bully him and Jey isn’t backing down. I would think Pearce is going to use his authority to make sure Gunther and Jey don’t just brawl week after week since we’ve still got 68 days before WrestleMania.

Good promo from Penta to call out Dunne and Kaiser, and good promo from Dunne and Kaiser to set up Dunne VS Penta round 2. That’ll be a great match, but I feel like Kaiser will definitely go after Penta when it’s over. I was hoping there would be a Chad Gable lucha dark arts quest vignette, but I don’t even see anything on WWE’s social media. We need three of those to reflect the three acts of a play. We’ll get the introduction to who Dominik referred Gable to, then Gable being pushed to his limits in the training, and act three is Gable triumphantly mastering the “dark arts” and feeling he’s ready to face Penta. They could probably even pace it out so Gable VS Penta happens for either WrestleMania or the go-home to Mania.

Very good promo from Rhea to basically call out Charlotte. With the men’s top titles on a set path, it fits that they’ll keep us guessing a little longer with the women’s titles. And just as I predicted, Rhea is giving Iyo a title match to “make up” for Iyo not making Elimination Chamber. It’ll tease a change in plans, but I would think Rhea wins and retains one way or another. Iyo & Dakota VS Liv & Raquel was really good, and that was a great win for DMG CTRL. They really could give us Iyo & Dakota VS Liv & Raquel for the women’s tag titles when they spring the whodunnit reveal on us during Liv & Raquel VS Naomi & Bianca.

Bayley VS Lyra was awesome stuff, and with Lyra being Intercontinental Champion, it makes sense Bayley goes to Elimination Chamber. Lyra will have her feud with Ivy now, and that’ll be some good stuff. Creed Brothers VS War Raiders for the tag titles didn’t have a lot of hype making the match and therefore not really going into it tonight. It also lagged a little in the middle, but it was still a really good match. The Creeds do themselves a favor in terms of Heel Heat by throwing the match and beating the Raiders down. Surely, we’ll get a rematch from them at some point, and it’ll be much better.

Judgment Day had great stuff, even with Liv & Raquel losing. Great return promo from Styles, even with Dom interrupting, and I almost thought we could’ve gotten Dom VS Styles tonight. But no, that would’ve pushed things past 2.5 hours and Netflix can’t have that. Styles VS Dom next week will be fun, and Styles having that stare down with Bron was good stuff. That match is obviously going to be in the works, and it will be some really good stuff. The group promo where Finn is so against new members in the Judgment Day could be a fun new chapter in this faction’s story. On some level, it draws parallels to Bullet Club, and how Finn was “kicked out” by those new members. Actually, that’s a bit more literal, as I believe it was the Young Bucks and a double superkick…

Finn and Rollins had a good promo, and their match is going to be awesome, especially with it being for the final spot in the Chamber. Priest VS Braun VS Jacob Fatu determines the fifth spot, and while Finn and Priest still running into each other would be something, this has to be Rollins winning so he can interact with Punk and McIntyre again. And Finn losing will just add more fuel to the fire within Judgment Day to decide whether or not they still need Finn to win. Honestly, a more proper Judgment Day: Civil War could be something worthy of WrestleMania, where the new member(s) ironically join Finn against Dom, Carlito, Liv & Raquel.

My Score: 8.7/10