WWE Monday Night RAW Results 1/1/24

WWE Monday Night RAW Results 1/1/24
Pechanga Arena
San Diego, California

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Commentators: (Michael Cole & Wade Barrett)

Ring Announcer: Samantha Irvin 

Transcription by Josh Lopez

First Match: Becky Lynch vs. Nia Jax 

Jax shoves Becky. Becky answers with a forearm smash. Becky ducks a clothesline from Jax. Back Elbow Exchange. Jax catches Becky in mid-air. Jax goes for The Samoan Drop, but Becky lands back on her feet. Jax blocks a boot from Becky. Becky with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Jax bodyslams Becky. Jax levels Becky with The Body Avalanche. Jax with a Running Elbow Drop. Jax talks smack to Becky. Jax uses the middle rope to choke Becky. Becky decks Jax with a JawBreaker. Becky kicks Jax in the face. Becky side steps Jax into the turnbuckles. Becky with forearm shivers. Becky uppercuts Jax. Becky with a Spinning Back Kick. Becky ducks a clothesline from Jax. Jax applies The Bear Hug. Becky avoids The Banzai Drop. Becky with a running neck snap for a one count. Becky with a flying forearm smash. Jax blocks The Exploder Suplex.

Jax slams Becky’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Becky kicks Jax in the face. Becky with The Esperanza. Becky with a Shotgun Dropkick. Jax launches Becky over the top rope. Becky rocks Jax with a forearm smash. Becky delivers The Missile Dropkick for a two count. Becky kicks Jax in the ribs. Becky walks over the midsection of Jax. Jax avoids The Missile Dropkick. Jax hits The Samoan Drop for a two count. Jax puts Becky on her shoulders. Jax climbs up to the middle turnbuckle. Becky with a Sunset Flip PowerBomb for a two count. Jax sends Becky crashing into the turnbuckles. Becky is throwing haymakers at Jax. Jax whips Becky across the ring. Jax with a Leaping Body Block. Jax with a Running Leg Drop for a two count. Becky answers with a knee lift. Becky with a Roundhouse Kick. Jax has Becky perched on the top turnbuckle. Becky blocks The SuperPlex. Becky with a SomerSault Senton for a two count.

Jax with a drop toe hold into the middle rope. Jax goes for a Running Leg Drop, but Becky ducks out of the way. Becky with a Baseball Slide Dropkick. Jax punches Becky in the ribs. Jax inadvertently punches the steel ring post. Jax HeadButts Becky. Jax goes for a Running Cannonball Strike, but Becky ducks out of the way. Jax gets back in the ring at the count of nine. Becky with The Flying Leg Drop for a two count. Becky applies The Dis-Arm-Her. Jax rolls Becky over for a two count. Becky applies The Cross-Arm-Breaker. Jax with a SitOut PowerBomb for a two count. Jax drags Becky to the corner. Becky attacks Jax’s right knee. Jax blocks The Avalanche Manhandle Slam. Jax connects with The Avalanche Samoan Drop for a two count. Jax slams Becky’s face on the canvas. Becky deposits Jax to the ring apron. Becky delivers her combination offense. Becky with clubbing blows to Jax’s back. Becky goes for The Guillotine Leg Drop, but Jax counters with a big right hand. Jax plants Becky with The Annihilator to pickup the victory.

Winner: Nia Jax via Pinfall 

Cody Rhodes & Shinsuke Nakamura Segment 

Cody Rhodes: So, San Diego, what do you guys want to talk about? I have the privilege of being the very first superstar to come to this ring, and officially welcome you to a very special day one episode of Monday Night Raw. It’s a new year. Folks like to talk about their goals, and where they would like to be in 2024. But, admittedly, I’m a little stuck. And what I’ve gotten stuck on is Shinsuke Nakamura. Don’t get me wrong, I think we all know that Shinsuke Nakamura is a force to be reckon with in the ring, but with his rendition of, A Nightmare Before Christmas, I was expecting something a little more sophisticated. See, I’m not stuck on Shinsuke Nakamura because the things he’s said about my family, that comes with the territory. I’m not stuck on Shinsuke Nakamura because he tried to blind me with poison mist. I’ve fought blind, and I’ve fought just fine. I’m stuck on Shinsuke Nakamura, simply put, because this should be over. This should be over, Shinsuke, I’m going to give you the opportunity to finish it, tonight. So, go ahead, bring your poison mist, bring your poison words, whatever makes you feel like you could stop me from where I need to be, because this ends, and this ends, right now.

Shinsuke Nakamura: Cody, Cody, Cody. I never thought it would be so easy to get into your head. And to become the author of your final chapter. I have whispered the plot in your ear. Pushed your character to the brink page by page. I have blinded you, so you cannot see the ending. Cody, your story doesn’t end tonight. I want to give The American Nightmare one more week to dream. I become what you could never be. I finish your story. Then I close your book.

Second Match: Jey Uso & Kofi Kingston vs. Imperium 

Kofi Kingston and Giovanni Vinci will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Vinci applies a hammerlock. Vinci transitions into a wrist lock. Kofi sweeps out the legs of Vinci. Kofi with a quick splash for a one count. Vinci drives his knee into the midsection of Kofi. Kofi reverses out of the irish whip from Vinci. Vinci ducks a clothesline from Kofi. Vinci with a Running Crossbody Block. Vinci stomps on Kofi’s back. Vinci tags in Kaiser. Haymaker Exchange. Kaiser drives his knee into the midsection of Kofi. Kofi knocks Vinci off the ring apron. Kaiser blocks a boot from Kofi. Kaiser uppercuts Kofi. Kaiser poses for the crowd. Kaiser repeatedly stomps on Kofi’s chest. Kaiser with the irish whip. Kofi delivers a Missile Dropkick. Vinci trips Kofi from the outside. Kaiser drives Kofi shoulder first into the steel ring post. Kaiser tags in Vinci. Stereo Drive By Dropkicks. Vinci slams Kofi’s head on the announce table. Vinci rolls Kofi back into the ring. Kofi is throwing haymakers at Vinci.

Vinci answers with The Kitchen Sink. Vinci whips Kofi across the ring. Vinci with The Spinebuster. Vinci tags in Kaiser. Kaiser blasts Kofi with The PK. Kaiser stomps on Kofi’s face. Kaiser taunts Jey. Kaiser whips Kofi into the turnbuckles. Kaiser with a Running Uppercut. Kaiser with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Kaiser follows that with The Butterfly Suplex for a two count. Kaiser applies a knuckle lock. Kofi with forearm shivers. Kofi decks Kaiser with a JawBreaker. Kofi is finger tips away from Jey. Kaiser pulls Kofi down to the mat. Kaiser tags in Vinci. Vinci catapults Kofi throat first into the bottom rope. Vinci hooks the outside leg for a two count. Vinci toys around with Kofi. Kofi is displaying his fighting spirit. Vinci drives his knee into the midsection of Kofi. Kofi reverses out of the irish whip from Vinci. Kofi creates distance with The Missile Dropkick. Jey and Kaiser are tagged in. The referee called for the bell as Vinci was receiving medical attention in the corner.

Winner: Jey Uso & Kofi Kingston via Referee Stoppage

– Byron Saxton recaps what went down on the WWE Holiday Tour.

– Ivy Nile Video Package.

Miz TV With Special Guest: The Judgment Day 

The Miz: Happy New Year. With that being said, let’s get this bad boy started, welcome to the most must-see WWE talk show in history, Miz TV. And this is a first ever day one edition, so you know it’s going to be good. Now, there are a lot of rumors about the former WWE Champion that will be showing up later on tonight. I have my speculations, but I got to get to my special guest, because they have been begging me to come on the show. So, without further ado, please welcome my guest, they are the self-proclaimed most dominant faction in WWE. Ladies and gentlemen, The Judgment Day.

R-Truth: San Diego, what’s up?

The Miz: The most likeable member of The Judgment Day, R-Truth. Truth, where’s everybody else?

R-Truth: I swear, they were all just behind me, now.

The Miz: Are you seeing invisible people again?

R-Truth: Is Little Jimmy here?

The Miz: No, no, no. Little Jimmy is not here. Why don’t you have a seat?

R-Truth: Not so fast, Miz. I’ve been waiting all year to say this. All Rise For The Judgment Day.

The Miz: Well, it actually works a lot better than when Damian Priest does it. Am I wrong? What is actually your role within The Judgment Day?

R-Truth: I’m glad you asked me that. I have many roles in The Judgment Day. It’s kind of complicated, you see, today I’m doing PR work. Last week, I was doing administrative work. You know, there’s always work going on. Nobody likes them. They got a bad resume. So, right now, I’m trying to make The Judgment Day likeable to everybody.

JD McDonagh: No, this has to end, tonight. Truth, you are not in The Judgment Day. You’re not the AV guy for The Clubhouse. You’re not doing PR for us. And once more, no member of The Judgment Day would ever come on Miz TV.

Dominik Mysterio: We are the most dominant faction in all of WWE.

R-Truth: San Diego, y’all see what I’m saying? Dirty Dom, he’s getting booed in his hometown. That’s not right. Dirty Dom, I didn’t mean to cut you off. But, JD, you’re not even in Judgment Day. Remember, Loser Leaves Judgment Day, so you can be gone.

JD McDonagh: You don’t make the stipulations.

The Miz: Hold on, actually, he makes a valid point. You lost The Miracle On 34th Street Fight. The stipulation was very clear, Loser Leaves Judgment Day. So, JD, what are you doing out here?

Dominik Mysterio: Miz, let’s talk about your 2023. Spending it on your back, getting destroyed by Gunther.

The Miz: I apologize, but you have 20,000 people booing you, and I can’t hear you over them, and you have a microphone. Yeah, 2023 wasn’t that great for me. But I’m more relevant now than I’ve ever been. And throughout all that adversity, I have kept going, and kept doing what I always do, and that is perform at a high main event level, creating memories and moments that last a lifetime. It’s funny, the only memory or moment I have of you from last year is you getting spanked by your daddy. Dragged around by your Mami. And if you want something more recent, how about the WWE Holiday Tour, where you got whooped around the entire country by CM Punk.

Dominik Mysterio: Miz, I’m done talking. We’re going to continue your losing streak in 2024. With me and JD versus you and Truth, right now.

The Miz: Would you all like to see the match, right here, right now? Well, it’s like 2024 is full of comebacks, because it will be Dirty Dom and JD versus the reunited Awesome Truth. Let’s go.

R-Truth: Hold on, wait a minute. I’m in Judgment Day, am I tagging with Dom?

The Miz: No, you are tagging with me, Truth. You and I are tagging, together.

R-Truth: Okay, I get it. This is one of those strange bedfellow tag test, right? I’ll follow your lead, Dirty Dom. I’ll tag with Miz on behalf of The Judgment Day, we accept.

Third Match: The Judgment Day vs. The Awesome Truth 

The match started during the commercial break. Miz whips Mysterio across the ring. Miz drops down on the canvas. Miz with The Kitchen Sink. Miz applies a front face lock. Miz tags in Truth. McDonagh kicks Miz in the back. Mysterio with a straight right hand. Mysterio applies a side headlock. McDonagh tags himself in. McDonagh kicks Miz in the gut. Double Irish Whip. Double Elbow Knockdown for a two count. McDonagh goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Miz lands back on his feet. Miz kicks McDonagh in the face. Miz ducks a clothesline from McDonagh. Miz with a Running Headscissors Takeover. Miz tags in Truth. Following a snap mare takeover, Miz with a Running Boot. Truth with a Leg Drop. McDonagh kicks Truth in the ribs. McDonagh sends Truth to the corner. Truth decks McDonagh with a back elbow smash. Truth with a forearm smash. Truth goes for a Bodyslam, but McDonagh lands back on his feet. Truth ducks a clothesline from McDonagh. Truth drops McDonagh with a Corkscrew Crossbody Block. Truth does the split. Truth with The Stinger Splash for a two count. Truth applies a wrist lock. Truth is trying to tag out to Mysterio. McDonagh with an Inside Out Lariat. McDonagh with a falling sledge. McDonagh puts his leg on the back of Truth’s neck. McDonagh tags in Mysterio. Mysterio hits The 619.

Mysterio stomps on Truth’s chest. Mysterio rolls Truth back into the ring. Mysterio poses for the crowd. Mysterio with The Slingshot Senton for a two count. Mysterio tags in McDonagh. McDonagh with a Snap Vertical Suplex for a two count. McDonagh slms Truth’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. McDonagh sweeps out the legs of Truth. McDonagh is choking Truth with his boot. Truth with heavy bodyshots. Following a snap mare takeover, McDonagh applies a rear chin lock. McDonagh pulls Truth down to the mat. McDonagh with another falling sledge. McDonagh goes back to the rear chin lock. Truth with heavy bodyshots. McDonagh whips Truth across the ring. Sleeper Hold Exchange. McDonagh escapes with a JawBreaker. Miz tags himself in. Miz with southpaw haymakers. Miz with The Awesome Clothesline. Miz knocks Mysterio off the ring apron. Miz with a Roundhouse Kick. Miz with The Springboard Crossbody Block for a two count. Mysterio starts arguing with Truth. Miz with a Running Bulldog for a two count. Miz dumps Mysterio out of the ring. McDonagh HeadButts Miz. Truth continues to bicker with McDonagh. Mysterio tells Truth to punch Miz. Truth does the I’m sorry, I love you bit. Truth clocks McDonagh with a big right hand. Miz connects with The Skull Crushing Finale to pickup the victory.

Winner: The Awesome Truth via Pinfall

– Katana Chance, Kayden Carter, Chelsea Green and Piper Niven Vignette.

Fourth Match: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Ivy Nile w/The Creed Brothers For The WWE Women’s World Championship 

Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Ripley sends Nile face first into the canvas. Ripley fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Ripley pulls Nile down to the mat. Ripley with a low dropkick. Ripley sends Nile to the corner. Nile dives over Ripley. Nile blocks a boot from Ripley. Nile rocks Ripley with a forearm smash. Ripley reverses out of the irish whip from Nile. Nile kicks Ripley in the face. Nile side steps Ripley into the turnbuckles. Ripley launches Nile over the top rope. Nile with a forearm smash. Nile with a Flying Crossbody Block for a one count. Nile ducks a clothesline from Ripley. Ripley drops Nile with The Big Boot. Ripley talks smack to Nile. Ripley with clubbing blows to Nile’s back. Ripley whips Nile across the ring. Nile with a Hurricanrana. Ripley goes for The Big Boot, but Nile counters with a Leg Capture Suplex. Ripley regroups on the outside. Nile sends Ripley tumbling to the floor. Nile with a Baseball Slide Dropkick. Nile slams Ripley’s head on the ring apron. Ripley delivers a gut punch. Forearm Exchange. Ripley punches Nile in the back. Ripley with The Electric Chair Drop into the apron.

Ripley rolls Nile back into the ring. Ripley kicks Nile in the back. Ripley with forearm shivers across the back of Nile. Ripley toys around with Nile. Nile slaps Ripley in the face. Nile decks Ripley with a JawBreaker. Ripley with The Roundhouse Kick for a two count. Ripley transitions into a ground and pound attack. Ripley applies the sitting abdominal stretch. Nile with forearm shivers. Ripley dropkicks Nile to the floor. Nile fights out of the electric chair position. Nile with a Release German Suplex on the floor. Ripley gets back in the ring at the count of eight. Nile delivers her combination offense. Nile with a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors Takeover. Nile with a Running Side Kick. Nile follows that with a Leg Lariat for a two count. Nile applies a front face lock. Ripley with a knee lift. Ripley whips Nile across the ring. Nile drops Ripley with The Spinning DDT for a two count.

Ripley blocks The GutWrench Suplex. Ripley goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Nile lands back on her feet. Nile side steps Ripley into the turnbuckles. Ripley HeadButts Nile. Ripley with The Missile Dropkick for a two count. Ripley goes for The Rip Tide, but Nile lands back on her feet. Nile with a Roundhouse Kick. Nile hits The GutWrench Suplex for a two count. Ripley fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Ripley kicks Nile in the gut. Ripley stomps on the right foot of Nile. Ripley with a knee smash. Ripley clotheslines Nile. Ripley with a Deadlift FaceBuster for a two count. Ripley sends Nile to the corner. Ripley buries her shoulder into the midsection of Nile. Ripley puts Nile on the top turnbuckle. Ripley tees off on Nile. Nile blocks TheSuperPlex. Nile with two forearm smashes. Nile slams Ripley’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Nile with The Avalanche Release German Suplex for a two count. Nile with clubbing mid-kicks. Nile follows that with another Roundhouse Kick. Nile goes for a Flying Crossbody Block, but Ripley counters with a HeadButt. Ripley with a sharp knee strike. Ripley connects with The Rip Tide to pickup the victory.

Winner: Still WWE Women’s World Champion, Rhea Ripley via Pinfall 

STILL TO COME 

– Natalya & Tegan Nox vs. Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark 

– Seth Rollins (c) vs. Drew McIntyre For The WWE World Heavyweight Championship 

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