Viking Raiders Beat Alpha Academy, Trish Stratus Names Her Conditions | Raw Fight Size
Here is your post-Monday Night Raw fight size update for July 17, 2023.
Here is your post-Monday Night Raw fight size update for July 17, 2023.
– Alpha Academy (Otis and Chad Gable) faced Viking Raiders (Erik and Ivar) in a Viking Rules Match. Valhalla got involved, and Maxxine Dupri temporarily took her out. Valhalla sent Dupri crashing through a table with a Spear. In the end, The Viking Raiders picked up the win.
Maxxine just got put through a table on #WWERaw!!! pic.twitter.com/vjkA1TVkMT
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2023
– The Miz hosted Miz TV, and Becky Lynch was his special guest. Lynch got fired up when The Miz questioned whether she lost a step. Trish Stratus and Zoey Stark came out, and while Stratus initially refused to face Lynch, she agreed to a rematch under a few conditions. Stratus told Lynch she would have to face Stark, and if she lost, she would have to get a tattoo that said, “Thank you, Trish.” Lynch then hit Stratus with her face mask.
If @BeckyLynchWWE wants another match with @trishstratuscom, there are several STIPULATIONS…..#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/RBTnghHhHj
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2023
– Cody Rhodes kicked off the show and quickly turned his attention to Brock Lesnar. He called out “The Beast Incarnate”. Lesnar didn’t show up at first. Rhodes talked about his own mom. Lesnar’s music hit, but it was a fake-out. The music hit again, and Cody went backstage to find Brock. Lesnar attacked Rhodes right in front of his mom. He then told Rhodes he’d see him at SummerSlam.
“CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.”@BrockLesnar will see @CodyRhodes at #SummerSlam for their rubber match! pic.twitter.com/9kBEuquxhQ
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2023
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— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2023
– WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins spoke in a sit-down interview. He started to name his potential contenders, but he was interrupted by Finn Balor, who made it clear that he wanted a rematch. Balor vowed to alter Rollins’ career forever. Rollins told Balor the title was bigger than the two of them. Balor got up and started to walk away, but he came back and attacked the champion. The rematch was later confirmed for WWE SummerSlam.
Should @WWERollins accept @FinnBalor‘s challenge?#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/YxoJq12klY
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2023
– Shayna Baszler faced Nikki Cross and beat her within seconds of the bell ringing. Ronda Rousey appeared, as she was standing in a luxury box. She sent a heated message to Baszler and eventually challenged her to a match at WWE SummerSlam.
Who won the war of words on the microphone tonight on #WWERaw?@RondaRousey and @QosBaszler are bringing the ——! pic.twitter.com/BMSutyOdGc
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2023
– WWE Intercontinental Champion Gunther faced Matt Riddle, and he emerged victorious at the end of the hard-fought match.
These two are hellbent on DESTROYING each other!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/o27XSZP3WA
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2023
-Gunther grabbed a microphone after the match and told Drew McIntyre that he would fall victim to “The Ring General” like everyone else.
Intercontinental Champion @Gunther_AUT just called out @DMcIntyreWWE! —#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/H4KIGEasFj
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) July 18, 2023
– WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley confronted WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez ahead of theit title match. She attacked Morgan and brawled with Rodriguez. Raquel seemingly hurt her leg during the brawl.
OH NO!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/D1AreqR5sU
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2023
– The Judgment Day (Dominik Mysterio, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, and Finn Balor) came to the ring. Ripley said they’re stronger than ever, and they dominate WWE Raw. Ripley hyped up the group and their respective quests for gold. Balor made it clear that he wouldn’t be done with Seth Rollins until he won the world title. Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens interrupted and set up the title match in the main event.
Can @DomMysterio35 become the NEW #WWENXT North American Champion tomorrow night on @WWENXT? pic.twitter.com/OXAfFQsJCS
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2023
– Ricochet challenged Logan Paul to come to Raw and meet him in the ring.
“@LoganPaul, how about you meet me next week on #WWERaw in Tampa, Florida?”@KingRicochet just called out the Social Media Megastar! pic.twitter.com/Qkmb8Lj20t
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2023
– Shinsuke Nakamura clashed with “Big” Bronson Reed, but the match came to a premature conclusion when Tommasso Ciampa attacked Reed. The big man won by disqualification, and Nakamura kicked Ciampa.
What is going on here?!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/RXRQl2mx3L
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2023
– Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green commented on winning the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
– After Tommaso Ciampa got involved in his match, Shinsuke Nakamura said he was tired of everyone getting involved in his business.
– Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn defended the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship against Dominik Mysterio and Damian Priest of the Judgment Day. Seth Rollins attacked Finn Balor before the bell, and Liv Morgan took out Rhea Ripley at the end of the match. With a level playing field, Owens and Zayn scored the win.
PAYBACK #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/QRHwr228vR
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2023
– T-Pain was in attendance.
It’s @TPAIN in the house on #WWERaw taking in @CodyRhodes‘ entrance! pic.twitter.com/niNJdyjtSl
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2023
– Mandy Rose shared her excitement about Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green winning the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
Wellllllll deserved !!!! ———— @SonyaDevilleWWE @ImChelseaGreen pic.twitter.com/vm2DmmzQ1Y
— Mandy (@mandysacs) July 18, 2023
– Rhea Ripley commented on costing Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan their titles.
Got in my business, I’ll get in yours! #SuckIt! #WomensTagTeamChampions #WWERAW
— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) July 18, 2023
– Dustin Rhodes made it clear that, if he could, he’d step up to Brock Lesnar for attacking Cody.
If I could I would. Everyone knows I still have gas in the tank. Codeman’s got this. —-Brock
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) July 18, 2023
– Matt Cardona was happy to see his wife, Chelsea Green, win her first title in WWE.
And NNNEEEWWW!
Congrats @ImChelseaGreen & @SonyaDevilleWWE!
I love you baby!!! pic.twitter.com/h5fbPLIqj2
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) July 18, 2023
– Tommaso Ciampa sent a message to Bronson Reed before he attacked him on WWE Raw.
EXCLUSIVE: @CiampaWWE gave @BRONSONISHERE a piece of his mind earlier today ahead of their brawl on #WWERaw! pic.twitter.com/iDRLOfMY9U
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2023
– Triple H and Sonya Deville commented on Deville and Chelsea Green winning the gold.
Ready to make this moment their own.
Congratulations to your new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions @SonyaDevilleWWE & @ImChelseaGreen. #WWERaw https://t.co/cQdEmk2fby
— Triple H (@TripleH) July 18, 2023
– Chelsea Green shared her thoughts after her victory.
Thank you to all of our fans. Especially our #1 supporter Mr @TripleH himself… he knew we would be stars, we just waited for the perfect moment to prove it!!!!!! @wwe https://t.co/hITyp4mCzG
— CHELSEA GREEN (@ImChelseaGreen) July 18, 2023
– In a Digital Exclusive, Bronson Reed made it clear that he’s coming for revenge, as he has his sights set on Tommaso Ciampa.
EXCLUSIVE: @BRONSONISHERE is ready to devour @CiampaWWE!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/KYK1g8exga
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2023
– Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville had their photo shoot after their title win.
EXCLUSIVE: The party doesn’t start till the NEW WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions walk in and get their photoshoot! —@ImChelseaGreen @SonyaDevilleWWE#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/02bCYHztGn
— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2023
– On Raw Talk, Becky Lynch looked ahead to her match with Zoey Stark.
Will @BeckyLynchWWE get that #ThankYouTrish tattoo?!#RAWTalk
@peacock pic.twitter.com/8cVuhQTFvW— WWE (@WWE) July 18, 2023
– Check out the card for the July 24 episode of WWE Raw here.
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