Monday Night Raw Results – August 7, 2023
Date: August 7, 2023
Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Commentators: Michael Cole, Wade Barrett
The aftermath of Summerslam has left some interesting storylines to follow on Monday Night Raw. Let’s dive into the highlights of the show and see what’s in store for the future.
Cody Rhodes started the show by addressing his victory over Brock Lesnar at Summerslam. Rhodes claimed that Lesnar’s handshake after the match was a sign of acknowledgment and proved that he can beat anyone in the world. Seth Rollins interrupted Rhodes and challenged him to prove his claim. This led to a confrontation with Judgment Day, but Finn Balor made a surprise appearance to even the odds. The segment ended with Cody Rhodes challenging Judgment Day to a six-man tag team match later in the night.
In a backstage segment, Ricochet complained to Adam Pearce about Logan Paul’s use of brass knuckles. Pearce couldn’t do anything about it, but Chad Gable, Matt Riddle, and Tommaso Ciampa all stepped in and expressed their desire for an Intercontinental Title shot against Gunther. This resulted in a four-way match later in the night, with Chad Gable emerging as the winner and earning a future title shot.
The match between Shinsuke Nakamura and Bronson Reed showcased the technical skills of Nakamura. Despite Reed’s power moves, Nakamura managed to hit back with his signature strikes and ultimately secured the victory with a Kinshasa.
In the backstage area, Ludwig Kaiser approached Maxxine Dupri of the Alpha Academy and suggested that she would be better off joining Imperium. Dupri slapped Kaiser in response, and Otis challenged Kaiser to a match. Kaiser capitalized on a distraction from Gunther and picked up a quick victory over Otis.
Becky Lynch addressed her upcoming match against Trish Stratus, claiming that it’s a battle between the greatest of the previous generation and the greatest of the current generation. Zoey Stark interrupted and defended Trish, leading to a confrontation between the two. Shayna Baszler also entered the picture and exchanged words with Becky and Stark. This set up a match between Baszler and Stark, with Baszler emerging victorious.
In a backstage segment, JD McDonagh attacked Sami Zayn, leaving him injured. This resulted in Zayn being unable to compete in the main event.
The main event featured a six-man tag team match between Shinsuke Nakamura, Cody Rhodes, and Seth Rollins against Judgment Day. The match was intense, with both teams showcasing their skills. Finn Balor’s briefcase played a crucial role in the match, as it was used by Damian Priest to break up a pin attempt. In the end, Cody Rhodes hit the Cross Rhodes on Finn Balor to secure the victory for his team. However, the celebration was short-lived as Nakamura delivered a Kinshasa to Seth Rollins, hinting at a potential future feud.
With the fallout from Summerslam, Monday Night Raw has set the stage for some exciting storylines. The rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins continues to escalate, while Finn Balor and Damian Priest’s tensions are rising. Additionally, the Intercontinental Title picture is heating up with Chad Gable earning a future title shot. It will be interesting to see how these storylines develop in the coming weeks.
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