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The WWE Monday Night Raw results for this week, which is set to air on May 8, 2023, live from VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, FL., have been revealed. The event is broadcasted live on the USA Network on Monday evenings from 8:00 ET–11:00 PM ET in the United States. ## For UK viewers, WWE Raw starts live at 1 am on Tuesday mornings on BT Sport 1. ## The dynamic duo of Kevin Patrick and Corey Graves lead the commentary team for Monday Night Raw, with Kevin Patrick serving as the play-by-play commentator, and Corey Graves providing expert analysis as the color commentator. ## WWE Raw Results May 8, 2023: Quick Results, Winners ## -Cody Rhodes promo ## -World Championship Tournament Round 1 Triple Threat: Seth Rollins defeated Shinsuke Nakamura and Damian Priest (13:20) ## -Mustafa Ali defeated Otis (w/Chad Gable & Maxxine Dupri) (2:18) ## -World Championship Tournament Round 1 Triple Threat: Finn Bálor defeated The Miz and Cody Rhodes (9:33) ## -Brock Lesnar attacked Cody Rhodes ## -Smackdown Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley (w/Dominik Mysterio) defeated Dana Brooke in a non-title match (1:41) ## -Tag Team Champions Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn defeated Ludwig Kaiser & Giovanni Vinci in a non-title match (9:52) ## -Zoey Stark defeated Nikki Cross (2:28) ## -Trish Stratus promo ## -Dominik Mysterio (w/Rhea Ripley) defeated Xavier Woods (10:46) ## -World Championship Tournament Semi-Final: Seth Rollins defeated Finn Bálor (13:32) ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Check out the full recap below: ## WWE Raw 5/1/23: Solo Sikoa Vs Seth Rollins ## Seth Rollins nimbly dodges his opponent, Solo, before gracefully mounting the turnbuckles in a display of confident showmanship. The two men then engage in a grueling lockup, with Solo managing to overpower Rollins and back him into a corner. However, as the referee calls for a break, Solo carelessly swings and misses with a wild punch. ## Undeterred, Solo initiates another lockup and secures a side headlock on Rollins, who smartly slips out of the ring through the ropes. Despite Solo's pursuit, Rollins manages to quickly re-enter the ring before his opponent can make any meaningful contact. ## As the match progresses, Rollins continues to employ evasive tactics, eliciting frustration from Solo, who seeks to gain the upper hand. In a moment of aggression, Solo unleashes a fierce kick and a vicious headbutt on Rollins, signaling his determination to secure victory at any cost. ## Solo unleashes a flurry of punches on Seth Rollins, who valiantly responds with a series of chops and counter punches. In a dramatic moment, Rollins drops down, causing Solo to go flying over the top rope. ## Undeterred, Rollins delivers a swift kick through the ropes, positioning himself for a potential suicide dive. However, before he can execute the move, Solo manages to quickly recover and surprise Rollins with a devastating spinning heel kick, effectively reversing the momentum of the match. ## As the intense back-and-forth exchange between Solo and Seth continues, the latter manages to wriggle free from Solo's grasp while perched on his shoulders, and lands a thunderous enzuigiri on his opponent. Capitalizing on Solo's momentary disorientation, Seth then unleashes a flurry of chops and punches, relentlessly pummeling his adversary against the ropes. ## Undeterred, Solo attempts to mount a comeback, but his eagerness proves costly as he misses a corner splash, colliding painfully with the unyielding ring post. Seizing the opportunity, Seth presses his advantage with a series of devastating blows, culminating in two short-arm clotheslines that fail to bring Solo down. ## Undaunted, Solo summons his strength and charges at Seth, attempting a uranage, only to be met with a barrage of elbows and a stunning discus clothesline. Defying the odds, Solo manages to stay on his feet, but his respite is brief as Seth launches a triple-threat suicide dive, sending Solo crashing into the announce table thrice. ## Despite the relentless onslaught, Solo valiantly battles back, avoiding a springboard maneuver and executing a Samoan drop that nearly earns him a hard-fought victory. As the match nears its climax, Seth manages to slip out of Solo's clutches and almost secures a surprise win with a skillful rollup. However, Solo remains steadfast and determined, weathering Seth's super kick and deftly dodging a rolling elbow to unleash a powerful uranage for another close near fall. ## In a dramatic turn of events, Seth dealt Solo a stinging slap across the face before taunting him with a question about his subservience to Roman. Incensed by the insult, Solo responded with a swift uranage followed by a powerful punch. The referee swiftly intervened, cautioning Solo for his actions, but this did little to quell the surging tensions. In a fit of rage, Solo then turned his aggression towards the official, causing chaos to ensue in the ring. ## Not content to let the matter rest, Seth seized the opportunity to strike back, sending Solo careening towards the unforgiving ring post. Despite this setback, Solo rallied with a valiant effort, slamming Seth onto the announce table with incredible force. However, Seth refused to be outdone, delivering a devastating super kick that left Solo reeling. The situation escalated further when Jimmy and Jey entered the fray, attacking Seth and prompting the referee to call an end to the bout. ## WINNER: Seth Rollins (by disqualification) ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Here is the full Match Card for this week's Monday Night Raw which is scheduled to air on June 12, 2023, live from Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, KS. ## Monday Night Raw currently airs live on Monday evenings on the USA Network from 8:00 ET–11:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE Raw starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Tuesday mornings. ## WWE Raw Time In Australia: It airs live on Tuesdays at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8 ## WWE Raw Time In Canada: It airs live every Monday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360 ## WWE Raw Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Tuesdays at 02:00 am CAT ## Raw Time In Italy: In Italy, Raw airs live on Dplay 2:00 pm ## WWE Raw Time In India: Raw airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 5:30 am ## WWE Raw Commentator ## Jimmy Smith (play-by-play commentator) ## Corey Graves (color commentator) ## Byron Saxton (color commentator) ## Tickets Are Available Here## Confirmed Match Card ## Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn vs. Gunther & Ludwig Kaiser ## Imperium has emerged as a constant source of trouble for the reigning Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. ## In the latest development, Intercontinental Champion Gunther's "sacred" allies intervened, aiding The Ring General in his victory over KO on the previous episode of the red brand. ## Now, Owens and Zayn are determined to seek revenge as they prepare to engage in a fiery tag team clash against Gunther and Kaiser. ## Cody Rhodes vs. The Miz ## Following a highly dramatic episode of "Miz TV," "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is determined to face off against The A-Lister, despite grappling with a broken arm inflicted by Brock Lesnar. ## In the previous week, The Miz launched an unexpected attack on Rhodes during "Miz TV," introducing surprise guest Dominik Mysterio. The two Superstars from different generations engaged in a war of words before Rhodes retaliated by striking The Miz with his casted arm. ## Men's Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Matt Riddle vs. Damian Priest ## Matt Riddle is set to go head-to-head with Damian Priest in a highly anticipated encounter that will determine the next qualifier for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. ## To stay updated with all the latest wrestling news, add Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Here is the full Match Card for this week's Monday Night Raw which is scheduled to air on June 5, 2023, live from XL Center in Hartford, CT. ## Monday Night Raw currently airs live on Monday evenings on the USA Network from 8:00 ET–11:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE Raw starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Tuesday mornings. ## WWE Raw Time In Australia: It airs live on Tuesdays at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8 ## WWE Raw Time In Canada: It airs live every Monday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360 ## WWE Raw Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Tuesdays at 02:00 am CAT ## Raw Time In Italy: In Italy, Raw airs live on Dplay 2:00 pm ## WWE Raw Time In India: Raw airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 5:30 am ## WWE Raw Commentator ## Jimmy Smith (play-by-play commentator) ## Corey Graves (color commentator) ## Byron Saxton (color commentator) ## Tickets Are Available Here## Confirmed Match Card ## Seth “Freakin” Rollins defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Damian Priest ## The prestigious World Heavyweight Championship will be fiercely contested as the indomitable Seth "Freakin" Rollins prepares to defend his title for the very first time against none other than the formidable Damian Priest of The Judgment Day. Rollins boldly issued an open challenge through various social media platforms, daring any courageous Superstar to step forward and seize the opportunity. To the champion's delight, Priest fearlessly responded, igniting an anticipation that resonates with the WWE Universe. ## Now, these two exceptional Superstars are set to collide in a monumental clash, vying for the illustrious prize that symbolizes greatness within the realm of WWE. ## WINNER PREDICTION: Seth Rollins ## Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Becky Lynch vs. Sonya Deville ## In a stunning revelation, WWE has officially declared that the highly-anticipated clash between the esteemed Becky Lynch and the formidable Sonya Deville will transpire in a riveting Money in the Bank Qualifying Match on the forthcoming episode of WWE Raw, slated for the illustrious date of June 5.## Lynch, a distinguished luminary and erstwhile holder of the illustrious Raw Women's Championship, has been embroiled in a gripping feud with none other than the legendary WWE Hall of Famer, Trish Stratus, in recent weeks. Notably, at the electrifying WWE Night of Champions event, it was the valiant Zoey Stark who valiantly aided Stratus in her triumphant conquest against Lynch, thereby solidifying their alliance and leaving an indelible mark on the annals of WWE history. ## Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Zoey Stark vs. Natalya ## Adding flair to the unfolding WWE drama, it has been unveiled that the audacious Zoey Stark shall engage in an enthralling confrontation against the seasoned Natalya, as part of yet another scintillating Money in the Bank qualifying match. ## A feast for the senses awaits, as Stark, in alliance with the iconic Trish Stratus, left the illustrious Becky Lynch incapacitated through a brutal and calculated assault during the adrenaline-pumping May 29 episode of WWE Raw. In a parallel realm, the awe-inspiring Rhea Ripley demonstrated her unwavering dominance by vanquishing Natalya with unparalleled mastery, firmly securing her coveted throne as the SmackDown Women's Champion, within the grandeur of WWE Night of Champions. ## Cody Rhodes To Address Brock Lesnar Feud On Miz TV ## Anticipate the forthcoming Monday's episode of WWE Raw to showcase the esteemed presence of Cody Rhodes, as the company has officially confirmed a captivating segment featuring this prominent luminary. ## Following the grandeur of WrestleMania, Rhodes has found himself embroiled in a fierce rivalry with the indomitable Brock Lesnar. These two towering stars have graced the squared circle together on two occasions, resulting in an evenly balanced record of one victory apiece. While Rhodes emerged triumphant at Backlash, his fortunes waned at Night of Champions when he succumbed to Lesnar's relentless kimura hold, leaving him unconscious and defeated. ## In a display of unwavering determination, Rhodes issued an ardent challenge for a climactic third encounter, a bout that could potentially settle the score between these formidable adversaries. However, the acceptance of this challenge remains shrouded in suspense, withholding its answer from the eager fans. ## In a riveting development, WWE has astutely confirmed that Rhodes will grace The Miz's esteemed Miz TV platform, an arena designed to dissect and expound upon the intricacies of his escalating feud with Lesnar. This imminent confrontation promises to be a pinnacle of intensity and unbridled verbal exchange. ## To stay updated with all the latest wrestling news, add Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Here is the full Match Card for this week's Monday Night Raw which is scheduled to air on May 29, 2023, live from MVP Arena in Albany, NY. ## Monday Night Raw currently airs live on Monday evenings on the USA Network from 8:00 ET–11:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE Raw starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Tuesday mornings. ## WWE Raw Time In Australia: It airs live on Tuesdays at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8 ## WWE Raw Time In Canada: It airs live every Monday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360 ## WWE Raw Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Tuesdays at 02:00 am CAT ## Raw Time In Italy: In Italy, Raw airs live on Dplay 2:00 pm ## WWE Raw Time In India: Raw airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 5:30 am ## WWE Raw Commentator ## Jimmy Smith (play-by-play commentator) ## Corey Graves (color commentator) ## Byron Saxton (color commentator) ## Tickets Are Available Here## Confirmed Match Card ## Fatal 4-Way Match to determine the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions ## Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan were compelled to relinquish their prestigious WWE Women's Tag Team Titles, owing to an untimely injury befalling Morgan. Now, the path to determining the new champions lies in a high-stakes Fatal 4-Way Match, where aspirations shall collide in a tumultuous contest of epic proportions. ## Undeterred by the setback, Rodriguez exudes unwavering determination as she embarks on a quest to secure a new partner and reassert her claim to the titles that were unjustly snatched away. However, her path to redemption is fraught with formidable opposition, as three formidable teams loom ominously in her path, each possessing their own remarkable prowess and insatiable hunger for glory. ## Firstly, Damage CTRL's Bayley and IYO SKY emerge as a force to be reckoned with, their collective appetite for triumph propelling them to yearn for the restoration of gold to their esteemed faction. Their unwavering resolve and tenacious spirit make them an undeniable threat in this chaotic battleground. ## Next, the indomitable duo of Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler form a relentless alliance, their sights firmly set on the coveted tag titles, their pursuit fueled by months of dogged determination and a penchant for mercilessly ambushing their rivals at every available opportunity. Their unyielding assault serves as a chilling reminder of the impending danger they pose to their adversaries. ## Finally, Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green, having spent considerable time in a barrage of verbal jousts, seek to transcend mere words and substantiate their claims of superiority. Their reservoir of confidence brims, as they prepare to back up their weeks' worth of provocative banter with a formidable in-ring performance, poised to seize the opportunity that lies within their grasp. ## Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches are set to begin this week ## The highly sought-after Money in the Bank contract bestows upon the triumphant male and female Superstars the extraordinary opportunity of a World Title Match at their discretion, at any given moment throughout the coming year. ## Witness the remarkable quest to secure a position in this immensely influential encounter through a riveting sequence of Qualifying Matches, commencing next week at the esteemed hour of 8/7 C on Raw, airing on the illustrious USA network. ## Cody Rhodes Planned For Raw, Still Selling His Arm ## Cody Rhodes, the valiant competitor, faced a formidable challenge in the form of Brock Lesnar at the illustrious WWE Night of Champions. Despite Rhodes not succumbing to defeat by tapping out, an unexpected decision from the referee rang the bell, prematurely ending the match. However, fans can rejoice in the knowledge that this enthralling saga is far from its conclusion. ## Ringside News, in an exclusive report, unveiled that the captivating narrative between Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes is set to persist, captivating audiences once more. While the precise timing remains undisclosed, the anticipation surrounding their impending rematch grows exponentially. ## Intriguing insider information from Sean Sapp, accessible through Fightful's esteemed paywall, confirms that Cody Rhodes will grace the hallowed halls of RAW in the imminent week. Distinguished as the American Nightmare, Rhodes exhibits an unwavering commitment to his craft, impressively continuing to depict the repercussions of the devastating arm injury inflicted upon him by the indomitable Brock Lesnar. ## To stay updated with all the latest wrestling news, add Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Mike Rome's journey to becoming the top ring announcer for WWE is nothing short of impressive. Despite having no prior experience in the field, he was able to impress the company's higher-ups with his natural charisma and quick thinking. ## During his WWE tryout, Rome faced a chaotic and unpredictable environment that would have left many aspiring announcers scrambling for words. However, he rose to the occasion, displaying a level of composure and professionalism that left a lasting impression on those in attendance. ## Rome's ability to think on his feet and deliver flawless announcements even in the midst of chaos is a testament to his remarkable talent and dedication to his craft. His rise to success within WWE serves as an inspiration to anyone looking to break into the industry and make their dreams a reality. ## “I remember it like it was yesterday. So when I finally got the call from a guy named Johnny Greco, he wears a lot of hats, he’s been everywhere. He’s in there and we’re doing this process and Greg is there, and they had me ring announce something. They gave me the stats ahead of time, you memorize them and you turn around… they give you a couple of seconds. We did a whole thing where I was [acting like] I was backstage, cause at the time in the PC, they’re doing classes in there so you’re doing your auditions when classes are in there and Triple H is working out in the room next door and he walks out and it’s like ‘Don’t mess up!’ It’s a crazy… during that time, it was kind of crazy because the PC was so small and it was whatever. ## So they grabbed… it was Bull Dempsey at the time and he came over and we did a backstage thing and I was supposed to talk to him about his thing with Tyler Breeze and they’re like ‘Hey, hey, you need to stall.’ So I’m like stalling, trying to ask him questions and then I go ‘Thank you for your time, back to you guys.’ It was that kind of stuff. We did an arena thing where I walked out and went ‘What’s up WWE universe, tonight you’re gonna see this, Intercontinental Championship is on the line, WWE Championship is on the line’ and then kind of putting over the audience before throwing to a video package. It’s stuff like that. I don’t know what the process is now, but that’s what it was when I did it.” ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.