WWE Raw Is XXX Results (01/23) - United States Championship Match, Tag Team Championship Match, Several Legends Appear

Welcome to Wrestling Inc.'s results of "WWE Raw is XXX" on January 23, 2023, coming to you live from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!

On the thirtieth anniversary celebration of "Raw", "The Man" Becky Lynch will be going head-to-head with longtime rival Bayley in a Steel Cage Match. The two women have been at odds for a number of months, dating back to when Bayley and Damage CTRL teammates Dakota Kai and IYO SKY injured Lynch's shoulder in a backstage attack during the summer. Since then, Damage CTRL has cost Lynch a number of matches with Bayley by helping her pick up the win. What will happen when the two women collide?

Austin Theory will be defending his United States Championship against Bobby Lashley. Lashley became number one contender last week after defeating Seth "Freakin" Rollins, Dolph Ziggler, Baron Corbin, Finn Balor, and The Miz in a Six-Way Elimination Match. A second title match is also slated for tonight, as The Usos will be putting their "Raw" Tag Team Championship on the line against Judgment Day's Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio. Judgment Day overcame Alpha Academy, The O.C., Street Profits, and Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin two weeks ago to become the new number one contenders. Will new champions be crowned tonight?

In other Bloodline news, Sami Zayn will be taken to Tribal Court after being summoned by "The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns. Cracks in the relationship between Zayn and Reigns have become visible over the past few weeks, between Zayn and Reigns losing a tag team match to John Cena and Kevin Owens on the December 30 edition of "SmackDown" to The Usos and Solo Sikoa costing Zayn his match with Owens two weeks ago at the behest of Reigns. What chaos will ensue when The Bloodline meets in the ring?

Additionally, a number of WWE legends are set to appear on tonight's show, including The Undertaker, Hulk Hogan, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Ric Flair, Ron Simmons, Teddy Long, Kurt Angle, and D-Generation X members Triple H, Shawn Michaels, X-Pac and Road Dogg.

We are live! Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart head to the ring to kick off Raw is XXX.

Hogan asks the WWE Universe what's up, then says "Raw" started while Hulk-A-Mania was running wild. He says the show has only grown since then, and now WWE is celebrating 30 years of the Red Brand. He then puts over the Philadelphia Eagles.

We then head to a video showcasing the changes "Raw" has undergone over the years, and some of the most memorable moments in the show's history.

Back at ringside, The Bloodline heads to the ring as Corey Graves and Kevin Patrick greet audiences at home. 

Reigns tells Philadelphia to acknowledge him, then says it's time to get down to business and hands the mic over to Paul Heyman as he and the rest of The Bloodline sit down. Heyman introduces himself to "the ladies and gentleman of the jury" (aka the fans) as they chants "ECW". Heyman recognizes the chant, then says ECW is dead and he wishes the same for Sami Zayn. He calls Zayn a betrayer and a conspirator who has been aligned with Kevin Owens since day one. He says Zayn has been leading on The Bloodline, then says this is an open and shut case. He says he can back up his points with four pieces of footage and prove Zayn's guilt.

Heyman calls for Exhibit A to be played: a clip from August 12, 2022 of Drew McIntyre attacking The Usos as Zayn retreats. He then plays Exhibit B: Zayn grabbing a chair to help The Usos, but not using it on August 29, 2022. Exhibit C shows Zayn at Survivor Series: WarGames taking glory for himself after The Bloodline win and Exhibit D shows Zayn shoulder checking Reigns during a promo on December 23, 2022.

Heyman says Zayn is guilty of assault on Reigns, then says he begs the jury to find Zayn guilty as charged. He then says the prosecution rests.

Zayn stands up from his chair and says he had a whole defense planned, but the one thing he didn't count on is how he would feel in the ring. Zayn tells Heyman that what he just said hurts him a lot and asks him if he really thinks he's conspiring with Owens. He says the fact that Heyman thinks that's the case hurtse. Zayn says it hurts to be put on trial, then says that his defense is that he doesn't have one before sitting back down, deflated.

Reigns grabs the mic and asks Zayn if he really doesn't have a defense. He asks Zayn if his ego is really so big that he won't argue. He says he let him into his family, and this is what he shows him. He then calls on Solo Sikoa.

Sikoa sets up to deliver the Samoan Spike, but before he can hit it, Jey Uso grabs his hand and prevents him from doing so. He grabs a mic and says he put together his own footage for Zayn's defense.

Exhibit A shows Zayn getting an audio person to play The Bloodline's music so The Usos could retain their title during a match on June 3, 2022. Exhibit B shows Zayn taking a Claymore Kick for Reigns and pushing him out of the way on August 19, 2022. He then plays Exhibits C and D: Zayn taking a chair shot for Sikoa on September 9, 2022 and Zayn helping The Usos retain their titles two months after that. Exhibit E is up next and it shows Zayn winning the Men's WarGames match for The Bloodline at "Survivor Series: WarGames". Jey says everything is there for Reigns to see. He says Zayn has taken a lot for him and The Bloodline. Jey says that even though he wasn't always the nicest to Zayn, Zayn saw the good in him and that's what family does. He says Zayn has proven his loyalty, and says he loves him like a brother. He tells fans if they want Zayn to stay in The Bloodline, then they should throw their ones up.

Reigns then announces his verdict: not guilty, for now. Reigns tells him to thank Jey, then finish up tonight and stay home until the Royal Rumble on Saturday. He says he will be giving him his final test then.

Judgment Day then heads to the ring, with The Usos and Zayn already waiting in the ring. 

Priest and Jimmy begin the action. The bell rings and Jimmy delivers a kick that sends Priest out of the ring. He looks to go flying, but Priest moves out of the way. Jimmy follows him out there, but Priest sends him flying across the announce desk before tossing him back in the ring. Dominik tags in and rains down right hands, then tags Priest back in. Priest delivers a back elbow, then locks in a shoulder submission as we see Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa, and Paul Heyman watching on from backstage. Jimmy escapes and delivers a right hand, then tags in Jey. Dominik tags in and Jey delivers a series of kicks. He follows it up with a Samoan Drop and a hip attack, then tags in Jimmy as Dominik tags Priest back in. Priest delivers a vicious right hand to Jimmy, then delivers a running back elbow and a superkick. Jimmy lands on the outside and Priest goes flying over the top to take him down. He tosses Jimmy back in the ring, then tags in Jey. The Usos deliver a double superkick to Priest before Jey ascends to the top. Balor tries pulling him down, but the referee catches him and ejects him from ringside. Jey looks for a Frog Splash, but Priest gets his knees up. Jey manages to deliver a superkick, then tags in Jimmy. Jimmy climbs to the top and delivers a Frog Splash of his own. He goes for a pin, but Priest kicks out.

Priest rolls to the outside and Jimmy hits a suicide dive, but lands awkwardly on his knee. Medical officials help Jimmy to the back as Adam Pearce heads down and says if Jimmy can't compete, then The Usos must forfeit. Zayn says there might be a solution and says he himself is good to go. He asks to defend the title with Jey and Pearce signs off on the idea.

Zayn and Jey begin brawling with Judgment Day. Jey and Zayn toss Judgment Day to the outside before Zayn goes flying over the top to take them down. He gets Dominik back in the ring before Dominik rains down right hands. Zayn fires back with an Exploder, but Ripley distracts the referee, allowing Priest to hit South From Heaven. Dominik goes for a pin, but Zayn kicks out. Dominik looks for the 619, but Jey catches him with a superkick. Ripley gets in the ring and dares Jey to hit her, allowing Dominik to deliver the 619. He then climbs to the top and delivers a Frog Splash, then goes for a pin. Zayn breaks the fall before sending Priest into the ring post shoulder first. Dominik levels Zayn before Jey hits a superkick and tags in Zayn. Jey and Zayn then deliver 1-D for the win.

Winners (and still) The Usos

Backstage, Reigns tells Heyman that Zayn made it through the night, but he doesn't want to see him until Saturday.

We head backstage and see JBL and Baron Corbin walking around. The pair encounter The Godfather, and JBL says Corbin is on the list for the invitational poker game. Godfather says he's not on the list and JBL asks to talk to the man in charge. Godfather gets him and out comes Ron Simmons. JBL explains things to Simmons and flashes him some money. Simmons says he thinks that they can work something out, then leads them to the tournament.

Back at ringside, LA Knight heads to the ring. He says last Friday on "SmackDown", Bray Wyatt brought back the Firefly Funhouse. He asks if he's really supposed to be scared of it, then says he's living on past glory. He says the legends here for "Raw is XXX" are also living on past glory, then challenges any of them to come out if they have enough left in them.

The Undertaker's gong hits and "The American Badass" appears. He rides down to the ring on his bike. Knight then says that's enough and says he heard his comments on Joe Rogan's show. He tells him to think of the headlines they could create, then gives him a pass and says he will let him live to see another day. He tells him to watch his Pitch Black Match this Saturday, then says everyone has his name in their mouths

The lights go out before Bray Wyatt's music hits. Wyatt appears behind Knight, and Knight freaks out. He finds himself stuck between Wyatt and Taker, and doesn't know where to go. He gets in the ring, where Taker greets him with a chokeslam. However, before he delivers it, he stares down Wyatt and hands Knight over to him. Wyatt delivers Sister Abigail, then stares down Taker. Taker whispers something in Wyatt's ear, then rides his bike to the back.

We head backstage to the APA Poker Invitational. Otis puts some chips in the middle, and DDP calls him. Alundra Blayze says she has Kings over four, but DDP puts his cards down and takes the hand.

Back at ringside, the Steel Cage lowers as Damage CTRL heads to the ring, followed by Becky Lynch.

The bell rings and Lynch levels Dakota Kai and IYO SKY. Bayley hits her with the steel cage door, allowing Kai and SKY to send her into the barricade and cage wall. SKY sends her into the apron before Damage CTRL tosses Lynch into the ring. Kai locks the cage door as SKY and Bayley continue to beat down Lynch. Adam Pearce heads down and yells at Damage CTRL as Bayley and Kai assist SKY in hitting a moonsault. Pearce cuts open the lock on the door as Damage CTRL continues their attack on Lynch. All three members climb to the top of the cage while Pearce and other officials check on Lynch. Bayley holds up a Damage CTRL t-shirt.

Back from the break, D-Generation X's music hits and Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Road Dogg, X-Pac, and Kurt Angle head to the ring.

Road Dogg says the more things change, the more they stay the same. He then introduces DX, then notices Angle and asks why he's out in the ring. Angle says he's always wanted to be in DX, then takes off his shirt and reveals a DX shirt. Michaels says he needs to pass a test if he wants to be in the group, and Triple H asks him if he's ready.

Imperium's music hits, and GUNTHER, Ludwig Kaiser, and Giovanni Vinci head to the ring. Kaiser shames DX for all of their filth and nonsense. GUNTHER says DX has no reason to celebrate, as they have made a mockery of professional wrestling. He says they are there to kick them out of the ring unless one of them will do something. Triple H gets in his face, but backs off and says he's retired. Michaels says he's too old before X-Pac says he has a case of the sweats and Road Dogg asks who he's kidding. DX huddles up and says Angle volunteered to fight them. Angle says he didn't say that, and Triple H says DX is in a jam. He says he wishes someone was willing to come out and fight them.

Seth "Freakin" Rollins' music hits and he heads to the ring as fans (and DX) sing his song. X-Pac says there's one of Rollins and three of Imperium. Street Profits' music hits before Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford head to the ring. DX says they need someone to make things official. Michaels asks why everyone is looking at him and says booking is hard. Triple H says if only someone could come out and make things official. Teddy Long's music hits and he appears. He tells everyone to hold on for a second (playa), then makes the match official but says the match needs a referee. DX huddles up and Angle says he has an idea. He takes off his DX shirt to reveal a blue and red referee shirt. Michaels calls for the bell to be rung.

Rollins and Vinci begin the action as Jerry "The King" Lawler joins commentary. The bell rings and the two lock up. Rollins delivers a series of kicks and a lariat. Ford tags in and delivers an elbow. Vinci fires back with a kick and an uppercut, but Ford manages to hit a dropkick. Vinci delivers a clothesline, then tags in Kaiser. Kaiser delivers a boot to Ford's midsection, followed by an elbow to his head and a few stomps. Ford fires back with a series of chops, then tags in Dawkins. Dawkins tosses Ford on Kaiser, but Kaiser manages to deliver a kick to him.

GUNTHER and Rollins tag in. The two men stare one another down before GUNTHER delivers a few right hands to Rollins. Rollins delivers an arm drag and a shoulder, then looks to go flying. GUNTHER catches him with a chop, then delivers a bodyslam.

Back from the break, Kaiser has Rollins in a chinlock. Rollins escapes and delivers a right hand to Kaiser's head. Rollins delivers a lariat, then makes the hot tag to Ford. Ford delivers a lariat and fires off several rapid fire chops, then hits a sliding lariat and a kick to his midsection. He locks in an Ankle Lock. Kaiser tries to break the hold, but Dawkins locks one in on him. GUNTHER makes the blind tag and breaks the holds. He gets in Angle's face before Angle shoves him. Rollins hits him with a forearm as Dawkins and Ford take out Kaiser and Vinci on the outside. GUNTHER delivers a chop and a dropkick to Rollins in the corner, then delivers a powerbomb. He goes for a pin, but Rollins kicks out. GUNTHER looks for a German suplex, but Rollins escapes and delivers an enziguri. He follows it up with a superkick and the Angle Slam, then tags in Ford. Vinci tags in and hits Ford with a lariat. Kaiser ascends to the top to help him out, but Rollins meets him there and hits a Superplex. He then sets his sights on GUNTHER and hits him with a pedigree. Ford delivers a Frog Splash to Vinci before Rollins tags in and hits the Curb Stomp for the win.

Winners: Seth "Freakin" Rollins and Street Profits

We head backstage to the poker game. Baron Corbin gets the better of Ted DiBiase and takes his money before IRS walks in and tells him not to forget to pay his taxes. He confiscates his money before Ron Simmions walks in and says "damn".

Back from the break, Cathy Kelley is standing by with Bobby Lashley. Kelley asks him why he thinks the match became a no disqualification match and he says no disqualification means there's no excuses for why Austin Theory retains his title instead of him winning it back. He says he would still be United States Champion if it weren't for Brock Lesnar and he will beat Theory. MVP walks in and asks for a moment alone with Lashley. He says he has no doubts that Lashley will win the title, and Lashley says he didn't need his help to become number one contender. He asks MVP to let him handle his match alone tonight. 

Back at ringside, Ric Flair heads to the ring.

Flair asks Philadelphia what's up, then says tonight is a historic night. He tells fans they keep the lights shining, then says diamonds are forever and so is "Raw". He says WWE has given him many opportunities, but the greatest opportunity he's had is watching his daughter succeed in the company. He then introduces Charlotte Flair.

Charlotte's music hits and she heads to the ring. 

Flair says it was right here on "Raw" that the women's revolution began and the place that she evolved into a fourteen time Women's Champion by facing names such as The Bella Twins, Ronda Rousey, Asuka and Rhea Ripley. She says it was because of them she became the most decorated women's athlete of all time.

Bianca Belair's music hits and she heads to the ring. Belair says he respects everything Flair has done for the wrestling business, but "Raw" is her show and her home. She says she does everything to make sure "Raw" is the greatest show on television.

Sonya Deville's music hits and she heads to the ring. She asks if they realize what a historic night this is for "Raw", and all they're doing is talking about themselves. She rags on Flair for having her father introduce her, then asks Belair if she really thinks people watch "Raw" for her. She asks them if they realize she used to run the show as General Manager, then asks them for their recognition.

Flair says she owes Deville for last Friday, then tells Belair that she can handle this. Belair says it would be her pleasure and challenges Deville to a match. Deville accepts.

The bell rings and the two lock up. They exchange submissions before Belair delivers a dropkick. She delivers a shoulder to Deville's midsection, then looks for a bodyslam. Deville escapes and delivers a right hand to Belair's midsection. She follows it up with a kick, then sends Belair into the top turnbuckle face first. Belair delivers a boot to Deville's face, then hits a backbreaker and a standing moonsault. Belair sends Deville to the outside, then delivers a big boot. Deville fires back with a kick to Belair's knee.

Back from the break, Belair delivers a delayed vertical suplex to Deville. She looks to follow it up with a standing moonsault, but Deville gets her knees up. She hits a kick, but Belair manages to get her up and deliver the KOD for the win.

Winner: Bianca Belair

Belair grabs a mic and says she hasn't forgot about Alexa Bliss. She says what she did to Deville is a preview of what she'll do to Bliss at the Royal Rumble. She tells her she doesn't care if she brings Bray Wyatt or Uncle Howdy because she will still be "Raw" Women's Champion.

Bliss then appears on the Titan Tron and says that she is Belair's only obstacle. She says doesn't need Wyatt or Uncle Howdy and tells Belair she will spare her eyes so she can watch her walk out as the new "Raw" Women's Champion.

We then head to a video of Cody Rhodes discussing his journey back to WWE and recovery from injury while simultaneously hyping him up ahead of his return at the Rumble this Saturday.

Back from the break, The Miz is in the ring. He says tonight is one of the biggest episodes of "Raw" of all time, then asks where his recognition is. He puts himself over and says he is the first Grand Slam Champion in WWE history.

Kevin Owens comes out of nowhere. He appears behind Miz, then delivers a Stunner and grabs a mic. He addresses Roman Reigns and says while Sami Zayn may not be guilty, he certainly is. He says Reigns has been holding the WWE Championship hostage for the last two years, then gives his word that he will become the new champion. He says he will keep fighting on Saturday to win until he has nothing left.

The Miz gets back to his feet. Owens takes notice and delivers a second Stunner.

Austin Theory then heads to the ring, followed by Bobby Lashley.

The bell rings and the two lock up. Lashley delivers a series of kicks to Theory, then sends him into the mat face first and clotheslines him to the outside. He follows him out there, then tosses him into the barricade and the ring post.

Back from the break, Lashley looks for a delayed vertical suplex, but something gets in Lashley's eye and he drops him. Theory delivers a dropkick, then follows it with a backbreaker and goes for a pin. Lashley kicks out before Theory grabs a chair and sets it up in the corner. Lashley tosses Theory to the outside, then follows him out there. Theory trips him and he lands on the apron, then tosses him back in the ring and grabs a table from under the ring. Lashley locks in The Hurt Lock, but Theory escapes. Lashley hits a flatliner, then sends Theory into the chair in the corner. He sets up the table while Theory rolls to the outside. Lashley follows him out there, but Theory sprays him with a fire extinguisher and tosses him into the ring steps.

Back from another break, Lashley delivers a superplex to Theory off the top. He follows it up with an elbow, then gets Theory up on his shoulders and plants him. Theory delivers a low blow, but Lashley manages to send Theory through the table he had previously set up.

Brock Lesnar's music hits and "The Beast Incarnate" heads to the ring. He delivers a F-5 to Lashley, then hits one on Theory. Theory lands on top of Lashley, and the referee counts to three for the win.

Winner (and still): Austin Theory