WWE Monday Night Raw Results and Recap – August 14, 2023
WWE Monday Night Raw returned tonight from the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The show featured all the latest build-up to the upcoming Payback Premium Live Event scheduled for early next month in Pittsburgh.
One of the highlights of the night was Shinsuke Nakamura addressing his “savage attack” on Seth Rollins in last week’s main event. Nakamura made it clear that he wants the world title and he’s determined to win it.
In another highly anticipated match, Becky Lynch finally got her match against Trish Stratus, with Zoey Stark banned from ringside. The match ended in a double count-out draw, but the rivalry between Lynch and Stratus escalated as they brawled their way into the concourse.
Other notable moments from the show included Cody Rhodes defeating Finn Balor in a hard-fought match, despite interference from the Judgment Day faction. The night also saw JD McDonagh and Sami Zayn engage in a brutal match, with Zayn ultimately emerging victorious.
Throughout the night, tensions within the Judgment Day faction were evident as Damien Priest expressed concern about communication issues and the absence of Finn Balor. JD McDonagh delivered a message from Balor, warning the faction to be wary of Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn.
In the women’s division, Chelsea Green confronted Adam Pearce about not wanting to relinquish the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. Pearce challenged Green to find a new tag team partner, leading to confrontations with Katana Chance, Kayden Carter, and ultimately Piper Niven, who insisted on becoming Green’s new partner.
In the tag team division, Drew McIntyre and Matt Riddle teamed up to face the Viking Raiders. McIntyre and Riddle emerged victorious, showcasing their potential as a new tag team in WWE.
Overall, WWE Monday Night Raw delivered an action-packed show with several intense matches and intriguing storylines. The upcoming Payback Premium Live Event is sure to provide even more excitement for fans.
For more details and a play-by-play recap of the entire show, you can visit the full article on ProWrestlingWars.com.