WWE Raw Highlights: Cody Rhodes defeat Finn Balor following Edge’s distraction

WWE Raw Highlights: Cody Rhodes defeat Finn Balor following Edge’s distraction: Another week and another edition of Monday Night Raw awaits the WWE Universe. This week’s show is streaming live from the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Follow WWE Raw Live Results with InsideSport.IN

 

• Cody Rhodes defeated Finn Balor

• Bronson Reed defeated Dolph Ziggler

• Rick Boogs achieved victory over The Miz

• Johnny Gargano Defeated Baron Corbin

• Iyo Sky defeated Candice LeRae

• Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins defeated Chad Gable

 

Cody Rhodes vs Finn Balor

Cody Rhodes and Finn Balor entered the ring respectively for the main event. This was the first time the duo faced each other.

Cody Rhodes vs Finn Balor, it's main event time!#WWE #WWERaw #Raw #Wrestlemania pic.twitter.com/eWfyBAKLm8

— Mikel (@MainEventMikel) January 31, 2023

The match started with Cody taking care of Finn. Rhodes knocked down Balor and Balor attacked his pectoral muscles. Finn thrashes Cody in the corner. Balor delivered a PK and continued his attacks. Rhodes back with a disaster kick, hits suicide dive, powerslam on Finn Balor. Cody attempted a Cody cutter, however Balor came with a reverse DDT. Cody delivered a superplex and later the Cody cutter. Balor with the slingblade and Cody with a superkick.

Finn Balor sent Rhodes outside. Edge appeared and launched an attack on Dominik and Priest. Rhea countered Edge, but Beth came in and speared Ripley.

Balor goes for the stomp, missed it and in the meantime Cody delivered three cross Rhodes for the victory.

The American Nightmare is back in action on #WWERaw as @CodyRhodes takes on @FinnBalor in our main event! pic.twitter.com/yjF5VqCwLB

— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023

He's back… Oh yeah, HE'S BACK!@CodyRhodes 🇺🇸 💀#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/b7QSV5WEtj

— WWE on TNT Sports (@wweontnt) January 31, 2023

Winner: Cody Rhodes

Bronson Reed vs. Dolph Ziggler – Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match

The Match begun and Ziggler delivered a dropkick. Bronson Reed goes to work on Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler with a DDT. Reed with a Powerbomb. Finally, Bronson Reed climbed the top rope and hit tsunami, achieving victory.

.@BRONSONISHERE has qualified for the #USTitle Elimination Chamber Match at #WWEChamber! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/IVWQYIjMTY

— WWE India (@WWEIndia) January 31, 2023

Winner: Bronson Reed

Becky Lynch Gets Her Birthday Wish

Bayley appeared in the ring and talked about how she eliminated Becky Lynch in the Royal Rumble. Becky Lynch appeared. Lynch mentioned how she has already bagged a Royal Rumble win and this time she made sure Bayley do not win the Rumble. Lynch Mentioned this is her birthday. Bayley goes on talking ugly about Lynch and her husband.

Becky Lynch challenged Bayley for a steel cage match next week, to end it once and for all.  Though Bayley disagreed at first, Lynch went backstage and dragged out Dakota Kai and threatened Bayley that she will smash Dakota. Bayley immediately accepted her challenge. Lynch left warning Bayley to check IYO SKY backstage.

Becky Lynch vs. Bayley steel cage match on Raw next week.

— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) January 31, 2023

The Miz vs Rick Boogs

The Miz entered the ring and stated how his spotlight was missing at ‘Raw is XXX’. He even complained about his Royal Rumble entry number. He goes on to demand respect. Adam Pierce interrupted him and said someone will face The Miz. Rick Boogs came out. Miz got shocked and Adam asked Miz to make the match an official one.

RICK BOOGS IS BACK!

The newest member of the #WWERaw roster … @rickboogswwe is ready to rock on Monday nights! pic.twitter.com/p1oHn0XdQZ

— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023

The Match started and Rick threw Miz into the turnbuckles. Miz delivered a punch and  Boogs delivered the gutwrench suplex. Boogs then slammed Miz for the victory.

Rick Boogs squashes the Miz in his return!! #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/MxR2HLJ4tT

— CrispyWrestling (@CrispyWrestlin) January 31, 2023

Winner: Rick Boogs

Austin Theory, MVP and Bobby Lashley

MVP came and introduced Austin Theory. Theory came out and thanked MVP for inviting him to the VIP lounge. Theory mentioned how MVP stated that Lashley was going to defeat him, and says that nothing could stop him.

Theory stated how he has defeated Lashley twice. He mentioned that his US Title will be defended in the Elimination Chamber, but not by Lashley. Austin asked MVP to worry about Lashley as Brock Lesnar will “chew him up”.

Lashley entered the ring and charged on Theory, Lashley was about to launch a spear when Austin Theory pulled MVP in the way and Lashley speared him. Meanwhile, Theory ran away.

Thanks to #USChampion @_Theory1, @fightbobby just SPEARED @The305MVP!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/aCb2IcnE42

— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023

Johnny Gargano vs Baron Corbin – Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match

Corbin came out and Gargano followed him. Gargano launched an attack on Corbin, Corbin delivered a backbreaker. Gargano charged with a kick to the head.

The fight continued and Corbin continued to thrash Gargano. Gargano delivered a slingshot spear and several superkicks. Gargano with a dive. Corbin goes for the end of day however, Gargano rolls Corbin up for the win.

Johnny Gargano Defeated Corbin and Qualifies for Elimination Chamber Match.#WWERaw #EliminationChamber pic.twitter.com/OdfFs9Yoke

— Wrestling News (@Wrestling4u0) January 31, 2023

Winner: Johnny Gargano

Rhea Ripley announced she will face Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania

Rhea Ripley entered the ring and talked about Charlotte Flair. She stated she won the Women’s Royal Rumble Match by outlasting 29 other wrestlers, and she gets to choose whom she would like to face at WrestleMania.

She recalled the time when she challenged Charlotte Flair and was put in her place. She mentioned how Charlotte Flair is now in the top but soon enough she will show Flair her place.

Finally Ripley said: “CHARLOTTE FLAIR I choose you.”

"@MsCharlotteWWE, I choose you!"@RheaRipley_WWE #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/liuroShsN0

— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 31, 2023

2023 Women's #RoyalRumble Match winner @RheaRipley_WWE challenges #SmackDown Women's Champion @MsCharlotteWWE this April at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/Gg0gtAQF8f

— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) January 31, 2023

Candice LeRae vs. IYO SKY

IYO SKY entered the ring, soon enough Candice LeRae made her entry too. The match began with Candice knocking down IYO SKY. IYO delivered a bodyslam. Candice’s dropkick sent IYO out of the ring.

IYO re-entered the ring and delivered a crossbody to Candice and Candice came with a dropkick. Followed by that, Candice delivered a super-cool German suplex.

The duo took care of each other inside the ring. Dakota distracted the referee and Bayley distracted Candice, Meanwhile IYO roll her up for the win. Finally IYO SKY took the victory.

Iyo Sky beats Candice via roll up in a alright match #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/UzepYGWFzZ

— CrispyWrestling (@CrispyWrestlin) January 31, 2023

Winner : IYO SKY

Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins vs Chad Gable – Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match

Seth Rollins entered the ring and Chad Gable followed him. Gable delivered a German Suplex to Rollins. Rollins went out of the ring and Gable follows him, sends him back and comes the diving headbutt. Chad goes for a moonsault and misses it, while Rollins comes with a superkick. Gable slams Rollins to the mat.

The battle continues and finally Rollins delivered a pedigree to Chad Gable and punched his ticket to the elimination chamber.

https://twitter.com/WrestleFaith_/status/1620234896043311105?s=20&t=1pe84K1QHtkcgSy37WnQ9w

Winner : Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins

Cody Rhodes kickoffs Monday Night RAW

Monday Night Raw began and entered ‘The American Nightmare’, ‘The Men’s Royal Rumble winner’, Cody Rhodes. Cody Rhodes entered the ring and the crowd cheered.

The American Nightmare is BACK on #WWERaw

2023 #RoyalRumble Match winner … @CodyRhodes! pic.twitter.com/GcAEuO1dZh

— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023

Rhodes announced that he will be facing Roman Reigns at WrestleMania for the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship.

“At #WrestleMania… the one thing @WWERomanReigns will NOT be is the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion!” – @CodyRhodes #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/IsJ1W6WiHB

— WWE India (@WWEIndia) January 31, 2023

REIGNS. RHODES. WRESTLEMANIA.

Can @CodyRhodes dethrone @WWERomanReigns this April at #WrestleMania or will the Head of the Table reign supreme? pic.twitter.com/TuTzUCgBtc

— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023

The Judgment Day appeared and Dominik said Rhodes destroyed Judgment Day’s plans at the Rumble. Dominik asked for an apology from Cody and Rhodes asked Mysterio whether he is trying to scare him off or not. Cody challenges anyone from The Judgment Day to face him tonight. Thus, Rhodes will face Balor tonight.

BREAKING: 2023 #RoyalRumble Match winner @CodyRhodes takes on @FinnBalor TONIGHT on #WWERaw!

You won't want to miss the American Nightmare's first match back on the red brand in 8️⃣ months. pic.twitter.com/yzonW4IyWi

— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023

Also Read: Roman Reigns vs Sami Zayn reportedly locked for Elimination Chamber next month

Where will WWE Raw take place?

WWE Raw will take place this Monday Night at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

When will WWE Raw get started? Date.

This week’s WWE Raw will take place on 30th January 2023 (31st January in India).

When will WWE Raw get started? Time.

For Indian viewers, WWE Raw will start at 06:30 AM tomorrow (31st January).

Where to Watch WWE Raw Live Streaming?

The live streaming of WWE Raw takes place on the USA Network for fans in the United States and WWE Network for fans elsewhere. Indian viewers can enjoy WWE Raw LIVE on the Sony Sports Network channels. The viewers can tune into Sony Ten 1/HD for English, Sony Ten 3/HD for Hindi, and Sony Ten/4HD for Tamil & Telugu commentary. Web users can log in to www.sonyliv.com.

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WWE Raw Highlights: Cody Rhodes defeat Finn Balor following Edge’s distraction