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Here is the full Match Card for this week's Monday Night Raw which is scheduled to air on May 15, 2023, live from Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. ## 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 ## WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther makes his WWE Raw debut ## On the forthcoming May 15 episode of WWE Raw, wrestling enthusiasts will witness the debut of Gunther, a new addition to the WWE roster. As disclosed in the previous week's episode, the esteemed wrestler will grace the event one week after his Imperium stablemates, Giovanni Vinci and Ludwig Kaiser, made their maiden appearance. However, their defeat to Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn left the WWE Universe yearning for more. ## Singles Match: Shinsuke Nakamura vs. The Miz ## The Miz will square off against Shinsuke Nakamura in a singles match. Despite The Miz's efforts to form an alliance with Nakamura, the latter has consistently rebuffed him. Nakamura's refusal has only fueled the rivalry between the two wrestlers, leading to an intense showdown in the upcoming event. ## WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez or Bayley & Dakota Kai (c) vs. Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville ## Furthermore, the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship will also be up for grabs, as Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville seek to challenge the reigning champions. The challengers will be determined by the victor of the title match between Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez versus Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai and Bayley) scheduled for the May 12 episode of WWE SmackDown. ## Cody Rhodes to respond to Brock Lesnar’s WWE Night of Champions challenge ## The American Nightmare believed that his grueling confrontations with The Beast were firmly in the past following his hard-earned triumph over Brock Lesnar at WWE Backlash. ## However, just as Rhodes was endeavoring to progress in the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament, Lesnar resurfaced, stunningly executing a vicious F-5 that sent Rhodes hurtling through the announce table, effectively eliminating Rhodes from the tournament. ## Following his brutal manhandling of The American Nightmare, Lesnar made a straightforward demand: a bout against him at WWE Night of Champions. ## Becky Lynch addresses her adversary Trish Stratus ## After backstabbing Becky Lynch and causing her to forfeit the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles, Trish Stratus has been gloating over her former friend's misfortune. ## The Man has been out of sight for the past several weeks, granting Trish Stratus the opportunity to relish in her victory, continuously ridiculing Lynch. ## In the previous week, Trish Stratus escalated her offense towards Lynch, playing her music to provoke the WWE Universe into believing that The Man had arrived. However, the scheme backfired spectacularly as The Man emerged from behind Trish Stratus, stunning the WWE Hall of Famer. ## 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 8, 2023, live from VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, FL. ## 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 ## World Heavyweight Championship Tournament begins ## The recent introduction of the World Heavyweight Championship has ignited a fervor within the WWE Universe, as fans eagerly anticipate who will become the inaugural champion. At the WWE Backlash press conference, the esteemed Chief Content Officer Triple H outlined the tournament's format and made it clear that the coveted title will be exclusive to Raw, regardless of the brand affiliation of the eventual winner. ## The highly anticipated tournament is set to commence this Monday on Raw, and the excitement is palpable. With a plethora of talented athletes vying for the prestigious title, the competition is sure to be fierce. The anticipation surrounding this historic event is a testament to the unparalleled excitement and entertainment that the WWE delivers to its fans. ## Becky Lynch To Make Her Return To Raw? ## Champions PLE event that is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia. The forthcoming PLE will witness the crowning of a new World Heavyweight Champion, and the tournament will kick off tomorrow night. Moreover, speculations suggest that a grudge match's inception will mark the return of a former wrestler. ## Trish Stratus has been dropping hints on social media that Becky Lynch's departure is imminent after the former betrayed the latter a few weeks ago. Recently, Trish was seen wearing a shirt that read "Missing," indicating Lynch's absence. ## However, according to the insider Twitter account @BoozerRasslin, Lynch will be making her appearance on Raw shortly. Earlier, rumors indicated that Lynch might face Trish Stratus at SummerSlam, but recent developments suggest that the match might take place at Night of Champions. Additionally, Lita has not appeared on the show since the heel turn, and her future on the program remains uncertain. ## To stay updated with all the latest wrestling news, add Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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As per Wrestlenomics' Brandon Thurston, the viewership figures for the April 10 episode of WWE Raw indicate an average of 1.818 million viewers, which reflects a significant 22% decrease compared to the previous Monday's average of 2.260 million viewers. ## The show's performance in the 18 to 49 demographic also showed a notable decline, with a rating of 0.59, compared to last week's 0.76 demo rating, according to Brandon Thurston's report on Wrestlenomics. ## Despite the drop in ratings, the April 10 episode of WWE Raw managed to retain its top position in Showbuzz Daily's list of the 150 cable originals. ## WWE Raw last night on USA Network (8-11pm):1,818,000 viewersP18-49 rating: 0.59#1 cable original in P18-49 for Monday📊 https://t.co/qDSSxyAPtr pic.twitter.com/WlKUENbODg— Wrestlenomics (@wrestlenomics) April 11, 2023 ## In a tumultuous main event on Raw, Sami Zayn and Matt Riddle made a dramatic entrance after experiencing travel delays, just in the nick of time to aid Kevin Owens in fending off a brutal 3-on-1 assault by The Usos and Solo Sikoa. The chaotic showdown left the audience on the edge of their seats. ## Adding to the night's excitement, Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan pulled off a stunning victory, capturing the coveted WWE Women's Tag Team Titles from none other than the formidable duo of Becky Lynch and WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus. The unexpected win was a remarkable achievement for the newly formed team. ## As if that wasn't enough, Cody Rhodes, a prominent wrestling star, boldly issued a challenge to none other than the ferocious Brock Lesnar for a highly anticipated match at the upcoming WWE Backlash event. ## 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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On the April 10 episode of WWE Raw, Bayley informed her fellow Damage CTRL stablemates Dakota Kai and IYO SKY that she had secured a spot in a Triple Threat Match with the coveted prize of a WWE Raw Women's Championship opportunity against Bianca Belair on the line. ## Kai and SKY expressed their discontent, expressing their own desires for a chance at championship glory. When the match commenced, SKY stepped in for Bayley and faced formidable opponents in Piper Niven and Michin. ## After a grueling battle, SKY executed a flawless Over the Moonsault on Niven while she was atop Michin, allowing her to secure the pinfall victory. Consequently, SKY earned a well-deserved shot at the coveted title. ## As of the current moment, WWE has not yet announced a specific date for the title match between SKY and Belair, and it remains uncertain when it will take place. Belair recently faced off against Asuka in a title defense for the WWE Raw Women's Championship at WrestleMania 39. ## 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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Solo Sikoa Vs Kevin Owens Full Match & Winner. ## The match kicks off with a flurry of punches exchanged between Kevin Owens and Solo Sikoa. However, Solo quickly gains the upper hand by delivering a sharp kick to Kevin's leg, causing him to stagger. Solo follows up with a punishing punch in the corner and slams Kevin's leg into the mat, targeting it as a vulnerable spot. ## Solo then places Kevin's leg on the ropes and ruthlessly stomps on it, inflicting more damage. Despite Kevin's efforts to fight back with punches, Solo counters with a powerful back elbow. Solo's assault continues as he kicks Kevin to the floor, where he is joined by Jimmy and Jey, who watch from a distance as Solo pummels Kevin. ## Kevin retaliates by Irish whipping Solo into the ring steps, but the determined Solo quickly rebounds and re-enters the ring. Kevin responds with a defiant crotch chop to Jimmy and Jey, followed by a daring back senton onto Solo for a close near fall. However, Solo's resilience shines through as he targets Kevin's weakened leg once again, landing a fierce kick to the back of the leg when it gives out. Solo then charges with a running hip attack into the corner. ## As the action resumes, Solo Sikoa applies a vicious heel hook submission hold, targeting Kevin Owens' injured leg. Despite Kevin's attempts to kick his way out, Solo slams Kevin's leg into the mat, inflicting more pain. Solo follows up with a swift kick to the head, showing his ruthless aggression. However, Kevin fights back with elbows to create some separation, and then delivers a well-executed DDT to Solo after getting off Solo's shoulders. Kevin follows up with a forearm strike, and Solo fires back with his own offense, resulting in a back-and-forth exchange between the two competitors. But ultimately, Kevin gains the advantage with his relentless attack. ## Solo charges towards Kevin, but runs right into a boot, and then misses a splash, hitting the ring post. Kevin capitalizes with thrust kicks, setting up for his signature cannonball move. However, Kevin's leg gives out, hampering his momentum. Seizing the opportunity, Solo delivers a super kick to Kevin, coming close to scoring a pinfall. ## Solo Sikoa positions Kevin Owens on the turnbuckles and delivers a series of punches. He then attempts a superplex, but Kevin fights back with elbows to halt Solo's momentum. Kevin retaliates with a powerful elbow strike, sending Solo crashing to the mat. Kevin follows up with a breathtaking frog splash, coming agonizingly close to getting the three-count. ## Kevin continues his offense with a kick and attempts to hit his signature stunner, but Solo pushes him away and counters with a pop-up Samoan drop, showcasing his strength. Solo then ascends to the turnbuckles, looking to capitalize on his advantage. However, Kevin rebounds and charges towards Solo, crotching him on the ropes and delivering a sharp uppercut. Kevin sets up for a superplex, but Solo blocks it with a headbutt and a flurry of punches. Kevin and Solo engage in a fierce exchange of punches on the turnbuckles, with Kevin resorting to headbutts, unaware of the danger of provoking a Samoan competitor. ## Solo knocks Kevin down to the mat, but Kevin quickly recovers and retaliates with a press slam. Kevin then ascends to the turnbuckles, but his attempt is interrupted by Jey Uso, who distracts the referee. Jimmy Uso gets involved, but Kevin dispatches him with a super kick. Kevin then nails a swanton on Solo, coming inches away from securing the victory. ## Kevin readies himself for a pop-up powerbomb, but Solo instinctively clings to the ropes, preventing Kevin from executing the move. Solo quickly follows up with a well-placed kick to Kevin's midsection. However, Kevin regains his composure and successfully delivers a pop-up powerbomb, slamming Solo onto the mat. ## Solo narrowly evades a stunner attempt by Kevin, and at that moment, Jey Uso intervenes with a superkick while Jimmy Uso distracts the referee. Undeterred, Solo retaliates with a thunderous superkick of his own, followed by his signature Samoan Spike maneuver. The referee's hand slaps the mat for the three-count, declaring Solo as the victor of the match. ## WINNER: Solo Sikoa ## 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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During the opening of Monday Night's Raw, announcer Corey Graves acknowledged that travel issues had impacted the roster's availability for the show. Reports from Sean Ross Sapp and Andrew Zarian had previously revealed that Raw had to undergo significant re-writes due to these travel complications. Dave Meltzer further confirmed that the travel issues had resulted in substantial changes to Monday's show. ## “The changes in tonight's Raw are due to travel issues, not the idea of the script changing,” Dave Meltzer wrote on Twitter. “But a large percentage of the roster wasn't there, some weren't going to make it and others were getting in late so a lot of changes and backup plans were put in place in recent hours.” ## “50% of the Raw roster has still not arrived to Seattle, due to travel issues, and there have been major rewrites for Monday Night Raw this evening,” Zarian wrote Monday afternoon. ## The lineup for Monday's Raw originally included scheduled matches and segments such as the defending champions Becky Lynch and Lita putting their WWE Women's Tag Team titles on the line against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. Additionally, there were plans for Matt Riddle to make his return in a match against The Miz, as well as promos from Cody Rhodes and Damian Priest. However, due to the aforementioned travel issues, it is unclear how these plans may have been affected or altered. ## 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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A highly anticipated heel turn, which had been rumored for weeks, finally unfolded on WWE Monday Night Raw. During a backstage segment, an alarming scene unfolded as Lita was found lying on the floor, seemingly attacked by an unknown assailant. ## Trish Stratus and Becky Lynch rushed to the scene, and Lynch immediately accused Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez, who happened to be nearby, of the attack. However, Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez vehemently denied any involvement. Despite the backstage incident, the Women's World Tag Team Title match proceeded as scheduled, but with Trish filling in for the injured Lita as Lynch's partner against the formidable challengers, Morgan and Rodriguez. ## In a surprising turn of events, Morgan pinned Trish after a devastating Chick Kick, leading to the crowning of new champions. Corey Graves, the keen-eyed commentator, astutely pointed out that it was Trish who had tagged herself in, possibly indicating some ulterior motive. ## After the match, as Lynch raised Trish's hand in celebration, Trish unexpectedly attacked her former partner with a forearm to the back, followed by a vicious Chick Kick, marking her definitive heel turn. The WWE Universe was left in shock as Trish's actions unfolded, creating a buzz of speculation and anticipation for what would come next in this compelling storyline. ## 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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Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez are the NEW WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. ## On the April 10, 2023 edition of Monday Night Raw, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez defeated Trish Status and Becky Lynch to become the new WWE Raw Women's Tag Team Champions. ## During a dramatic backstage segment in the first hour, Lita was discovered lying on the floor, clearly battered from an attack by an unknown assailant. Trish Stratus and Becky Lynch rushed to the scene, and Lynch wasted no time in pointing fingers at Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez, who happened to be nearby. ## However, Morgan and Rodriguez vehemently denied any involvement, asserting their innocence in the matter. Tensions ran high as the mystery of Lita's attack deepened, leaving everyone on edge and searching for answers. ## A surprising turn of events occurred as Liv Morgan pinned Trish Stratus after executing a perfectly timed Chick Kick, resulting in Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez being crowned the new champions. During the match, Corey Graves astutely pointed out that it was Trish who had tagged herself in, ultimately leading to the unexpected outcome. The commentators and fans alike were abuzz with speculation about Trish's decision to make the tag and how it had ultimately backfired, resulting in a title change. The WWE Universe eagerly awaited Trish's reaction and the aftermath of this stunning turn of events. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.