Monday Night Raw Results – August 14, 2023
Date: August 14, 2023
Location: Canada Life Center, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Commentators: Michael Cole, Wade Barrett
The road to Payback has begun, and Monday Night Raw is gearing up for the build to the show. With Trish Stratus vs. Becky Lynch as the main event, let’s dive into the action.
The show kicks off with Judgment Day, minus Finn Balor, addressing the communication issues within the group. Damian Priest expresses his frustration with Balor’s absence and emphasizes the need for teamwork. JD McDonagh interrupts and relays a message from Balor, focusing on Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes. Rhea Ripley demands a conversation with Balor, leading to Zayn attacking McDonagh. Sami Zayn vs. JD McDonagh is set for tonight.
In the match, Zayn’s injured arm becomes a target for McDonagh, but Zayn fights back and secures the victory with a Helluva Kick.
Adam Pearce contemplates stripping Chelsea Green of the Women’s Tag Team Titles, but Green proposes talent auditions to find a new partner. Katana Chance and Kayden Carter step up, but Piper Niven interrupts and declares herself as the new partner. Green agrees, seemingly out of fear.
Imperium, led by Gunther, addresses Chad Gable’s impressive performance last week. Gunther acknowledges Gable’s hard work but asserts his own accomplishments. Gable fires back, claiming Gunther is on the clock as he nears the longest Intercontinental Title reign. Gable defeats Giovanni Vinci with Chaos Theory.
Otis faces Gunther in a non-title match. Gunther emerges victorious after a hard-fought battle, but Gable comes to Otis’ aid post-match.
Damian Priest, Finn Balor, and Rhea Ripley argue about their recent miscommunications. Ripley urges them to regain their killer instinct. Balor plans to prove himself by defeating Cody Rhodes later in the night.
The show recaps the Bloodline drama from Smackdown, highlighting Jey Uso’s actions.
Drew McIntyre is interrupted by Matt Riddle, who proposes a partnership. McIntyre agrees to consider it if no one else steps up as his partner. They accept a match against the Viking Raiders.
Rhea Ripley defeats Indi Hartwell in a non-title match, with Dominik Mysterio and Candice LeRae as seconds.
Shinsuke Nakamura explains his attack on Seth Rollins and expresses his desire for a title shot. Rollins offers Nakamura a title shot if he asks for it. They shake hands, but Nakamura blindsides Rollins with Kinshasa.
Miz confronts Byron Saxton about his association with LA Knight. Miz promises to win a match next week on Raw.
Trish Stratus faces Becky Lynch in a highly anticipated match. The bout ends in a double countout after a brawl spills into the concourse. Zoey Stark attempts to save Trish but ultimately leaves her hanging.
Gunther reprimands Imperium for their mistakes and announces his Intercontinental Title defense against Chad Gable next week.
Adam Pearce confronts Trish Stratus and Zoey Stark, leading to a steel cage match between Trish and Becky Lynch.
Cody Rhodes faces Finn Balor in the main event. Balor targets Rhodes’ arm but falls victim to interference from Damian Priest and distractions from Dominik Mysterio and Rhea Ripley. Despite the odds, Cody Rhodes secures the