WWE Raw Results
April 17, 2023
Report by Lovell Porter for Wrestlezone.com
In-Ring Segment: The Usos, Solo Sikoa, and Paul Heyman
Paul Heyman introduces himself to the Little Rock crowd. Heyman notes that history is about to unfold tonight. Before Heyman can finish his thought, The Judgment Day interrupts. Both groups stare each other down. Sikoa steps in front of Priest. Heyman and Priest shake hands. Heyman says they have struck a short term deal that was constructed by their Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns. Jey tells Heyman they didn’t know anything about this. Heyman says Reigns didn’t tell anyone on their side… well accept Sikoa.
Reigns wanted The Usos to be caught off guard by this. Heyman says Finn Bálor isn’t keen on this idea but he is putting his anger towards the Bloodline aside in support of good villany. Sikoa and Ripley are staring daggers through each other. Heyman asks Jey to switch places with Sikoa. Ripley follows Sikoa. Heyman asks if there is gonna be a problem. Ripley says not yet. Heyman announces The Judgement Day will face Riddle, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn tonight. Sikoa is going to take on Dominik’s father, Rey Mysterio!
Solo Sikoa vs. Rey Mysterio
Sikoa runs over Mysterio. Bodyslam by Sikoa. Sikoa stomps Mysterio. Mysterio gets to his feet and gets headbutted into the corner. Sikoa rains down punches on Mysterio in the corner. Mysterio leapfrogs over Sikoa and lands a springboard crossbody. Sikoa kicks out before the one count. Sikoa decks Mysterio. Mysterio hits the turnbuckle with a thud after a hammer throw by Sikoa. Nerve hold by Sikoa. Mysterio fights to his feet, only to get leveled by a nasty lariat by Sikoa. After the break, Mysterio dodges a charging Sikoa. Mysterio lands a flurry of offense. Mysterio tries a springboard moonsault, but Sikoa catches him in midair.
Samoan drop by Sikoa. Mysterio kicks out. Mysterio surprises Sikoa with a head scissors that send Sikoa into the ropes. 619 by Mysterio. Mysterio lands a slingshot splash. Sikoa kicks out! Mysterio sets up another 619. The Usos walk down to ringside. The LWO hops the barricade and attacks Jimmy and Jey. Mysterio tries a 619 but Sikoa counters. Mysterio manages to send Sikoa into the ropes again and hit another 619. Sikoa avoids Mysterio’s splash and lands a Samoan Spike for the win.
Winner- Solo Sikoa
After the match, The Usos and Sikoa beat down the LWO. Sikoa launches Mysterio into the 1D by the Usos.
Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair vs. Dakota Kai w/Bayley and Iyo Sky
Belair backflips to avoid a roll up from Kai. Hip toss followed by a standing moonsault by Belair. Kai kicks out. After the break, Kai is working over Belair. Belair surprises Kai with a slingshot blockbuster, Belair fires up and lands a series of strikes. Rolling suplex by Belair. Belair transitions into a delayed vertical suplex. Handspring moonsault by Belair. Kai kicks out.
Kai tries a scorpion kick, but Belair block it. Wheelbarrow facebuster by Kai. Belair kicks out. Kai face washes Belair in the corner. Kai goes up top. Belair avoids Kai’s double stomp. Belair tries the KOD. Kai escapes and pulls Belair’s braid. Belair tries it again, but Kai sends her flying into the corner. Kai misses a running boot. Belair finally hits the KOD for the win.
Winner- Bianca Belair
After the match, Sky and Belair leer at each other.
