WWE Raw Results
April 3, 2023
Report by Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.com
In-Ring Segment: Triple H
Triple H welcomes the crowd to the show. The crowd cheers as Triple H puts over WrestleMania. Triple H thanks the superstars, and every crew member for their hard work, even Stu, the cameraman. Stu waves to the crowd. Lastly, Triple H thanks the WWE Universe as well. Triple H assures the fans that the WWE is going nowhere, even with the announcement earlier today. He announces proudly that we are the WWE, then, now, forever… together. Triple H introduces the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns.
Reigns walks to the ring with Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman in tow. Triple H meets them on the ramp and hugs Reigns. Reigns is all smiles. The crowd is showering him with boos. Heyman and Reigns laugh. Reigns tells Hollywood to acknowledge him. Before Reigns can do anything else, Cody Rhodes’ music hits. Reigns giggles as Heyman rolls his eyes. Rhodes says he knows what he wants to talk about. Today is turning out differently than he and a lot of other anticipated. He thought he would be standing here as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
Check out last week’s coverage: Raw Results (3/27/23)
He’ll acknowledge this, at WrestleMania, Reigns was the better competitor. Rhodes is tired of Sikoa being a factor. Reigns has skated by and come out on top, but that wasn’t the case last night. Last night, Rhodes had him. Rhodes knows what he wants to talk about. It boils down to one word: rematch. Reigns balks at the idea. Heyman takes the mic and asks when Rhodes wants this hypothetical rematch.
Rhodes says tonight. The crowd goes nuts. Heyman says no. Not tonight. Not at any show, not ever. Rhodes says he’s not in the mood for Heyman and his bull. Rhodes says if Reigns won’t take the match, they should at least give the people what they want and have a tag match tonight. He basically fought Reigns and Sikoa last night anyway, so what difference does it make? Reigns and Heyman talk it over.
Heyman says they accept, but with a few conditions. Rhodes’ partner has to be someone who wrestled at WrestleMania. Whoever it is, if they walk down the ramp to team with Rhodes, they can NEVER challenge for the title as long as Reigns is champion. Reigns lets out a belly laugh. Heyman asks Rhodes what he wants to talk about now. Brock Lesnar’s music hit. Reigns is not happy. Heyman looks like he’s gonna cry. Lesnar power walks to the ring and hugs Rhodes. Lesnar stands with Rhodes. Reigns and Sikoa slowly back out of the ring.
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Elias vs. Omos w/MVP
Omos tosses Elias all over the ring. Omos hits the Choke Bomb for the win.
Winner- Omos
Backstage, The Usos knock on Reigns’ locker room door. Heyman comes out and says Reigns is busy game-planning with Sikoa. The Tribal Chief wants his favorite cousins to go to the jet. It’s already fueled, and there is a ton of food waiting. Jimmy yeats and the Usos leave.
In-Ring Segment: Rey Mysterio
On his way to the ring, Mysterio stops and hugs Bad Bunny in the crowd. Mysterio says it’s been an emotional week. He just got inducted into the Hall of Fame. Mysterio thanks the WWE Universe and Bad Bunny. Austin Theory interrupts. Theory says they both deserve respect. They both did what they said they would. Mysterio beat the product of his own bad parenting, and Theory beat the greatest of all time. Theory says he’s going to beat Mysterio and add him to the collection. Mysterio says the only thing Theory will collect is his teeth after a 619.
Rey Mysterio vs. Austin Theory
Mysterio sends Theory out of the ring as we cut to commercial. After the break, Theory is working over Mysterio. Theory sends Mysterio into the post. Mysterio surprises Theory with a DDT. Mysterio goes up top. Theory cuts Mysterio off. Mysterio knocks Theory off the top. Flying seated senton by Mysterio. Mysterio follows that with a springboard crossbody. Theory kicks out. Theory escapes Mysterio’s corner ten punches and hits a rack bomb.
Mysterio kicks out. Mysterio counters the A-Town Down with a head scissors. Theory ends up in the ropes. Mysterio tries the 619, but Theory cuts him in half with a lariat. Mysterio manages to sends Theory into the ropes again. Dominik Mysterio hops up on the barricade. Mysterio decks him and tries another 619. Theory counters it with the A-Town Down for the win.
Winner- Austin Theory
Dominik beats down Mysterio in the ring. Dominik sees Bad Bunny in the crowd. Mysterio is out in the ring. Dominik hops out of the ring and yells at Bad Bunny. Dominik swings at Bad Bunny. Bad Bunny decks Dominik. Priest pulls Bad Bunny over the barricade. Priest yells at Bad Bunny not to get involved.
Dominik tries a sneak attack, but Bad Bunny clocks him again. Priest blasts Bad Bunny with a nasty right hand. Priest puts Bad Bunny through the announce desk with a chokeslam. Bunny is clutching at his ear. Rey Mysterio and the referee check on Bad Bunny.
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In-Ring Segment: Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
The crowd chants, “You Deserve It.” Owens says they do, but so does the WWE Universe. An Ole chant breaks out. Zayn says none of this would be possible without the WWE Universe. Zayn says he has been coming to LA for a long time and knows LA loves to celebrate. Owens says nothing says celebration like a good fight. Owens issues an open challenge to anyone in the back who wants some. The Street Profits music hits. Ford toast to Owens and Zayn. Ford says the crowd was right, Owens and Zayn deserve it. Dawkins lays out a challenge. Owens and Zayn agree.
The Street Profits vs. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
Dawkins and Zayn trade submission attempts and strikes. Owens tags in. Zayn drop toe holds Dawkins. Owens lands three sentons. Dawkins kicks out. Zayn sends Dawkins into the ropes. Ford gets a blind tag. Dawkins takes down Zayn. Ford hits a slingshot senton. Zayn surprises Ford with a back body drop. The Street Profits double-team Owens with a drop-down/dropkick combo. After the break, The Street Profits are working over Owens. Owens manages to tag in Zayn. Zayn lands a high crossbody off the top. Ropewalk DDT by Zayn.
Dawkins and Ford end up outside the ring. Zayn flattens both men with a dive. Zayn goes up top. Ford cuts him off. Sunset bomb off the top by Zayn. Ford kicks out. Ford manages to tag in Dawkins. Dawkins clears the ring. Doomsday blockbuster by the Street Profits. Owens breaks up the pin. Owens eventually hits a Stunner on Ford. Zayn tags in and drops Ford with a Helluva Kick for the win.
Winners- Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn
In-Ring Segment: Seth Freakin’ Rollins
The crowd serenades Rollins while he stands in the ring. Rollins smiles and leaves the ring.
Backstage, Bronson Reed interrupts Bobby Lashley’s backstage segment. Reed asks Lashley if he can call him Uncle Bobby. Lashley says hell no. Reed says he wants to call Lashley that because he teaches him things. He taught Reed how to lose. Lashley wants Reed in the ring right now. Reed says not tonight, but he’ll be sure to teach Lashley a lesson later. Mustafa Ali walks in and pokes at Lashley since he can’t seem to get anything to go his way. Ali tells Lashley should be more positive. Lashley says Ali is right, he should take someone down to the ring and maul them. Ali says sure. Lashley says Ali will do. Lashley tosses Ali down to the ring.
Bobby Lashley vs. Mustafa Ali
Ali tries to run around to avoid Lashley. Lashley turns Ali inside out with a lariat. Hurt Lock by Lashley. Ali taps.
Winner- Bobby Lashley
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Backstage, Reigns ask Heyman if his cousins are gone. Heyman says yes. Reigns asks if Heyman knew Lesnar was going to be here. Heyman says no, this is usually take months off after WrestleMania.
In-Ring Segment: Bianca Belair
Belair puts Asuka over. She can’t be the EST without stepping into the ring with the best. Belair is interrupted by Rhea Ripley. Ripley says Belair isn’t the EST, she’s the luckiest woman in the WWE. After she won the Royal Rumble, she decided to challenge Charlotte Flair instead of Belair. Ripley gets in Belair’s face and says she promises that they will get back to this one day. Belair says Ripley chose Flair for a reason. When Ripley is ready, they will see who is the best of the best.
Number One Contender’s Match: Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez vs. Damage CTRL
Kai boots Morgan in the face. Morgan lands a dropkick. Sky tags in and lands a kick of her own. Morgan tosses Sky out of the ring. Rodriguez powerbomb Morgan out of the ring onto Ski and Kai. After the break, Rodriguez hits her powerbomb. Morgan follows that with Oblivion for the win.
Winners- Liv Morgn and Raquel Rodriguez
Miz TV
Miz complains about being forced into three matches during WrestleMania. WrestleMania is over, and there will be no more surprises. Matt Riddle’s music hits. Miz is not happy. Riddle rides down to the ring on his scooter. Riddle asks the crowd if they missed him. Miz attacks Riddle from behind. Riddle drops him with a Ripcord Knee, followed by Bro Derek.
Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa w/Paul Heyman vs. Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar
During the introductions, Lesnar F5s Rhodes. Reigns, Sikoa, and Heyman walk away. Lesnar F5s Rhodes again. Lesnar sends Rhodes out of the ring. Rhodes gets tossed into the barricade. Lesnar suplexes Rhodes into the timekeeper’s area. Before Rhodes can reach his feet, Lesnar wacks him with a chair. Rhodes stumbles to his feet and gets hit in the face with the ring steps.
F5s Rhodes through the announce desk. Lesnar F5s Rhodes on the ring steps. Rhodes is out. Lesnar leaves the ring. As the referees and officials check on Rhodes, Lesnar runs back to the ring and hits Rhodes with a chair. Lesnar chokes Rhodes with the chair. Lesnar walks up the ramp and gives Rhodes a double bird.
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