WWE RAW Results Coverage, Reactions & Highlights For May 29, 2023

It’s Monday night, and you know what that means! WWE RAW will go down tonight, and Ringside News has got you covered with live play-by-play results coverage.

WWE RAW will start this week at 8:00 PM EST, as always. Match-by-match highlights and results from the show will take place on this very page. Feel free to leave any reactions in the comment section below.

Tonight on RAW, WWE will kickstart the road to Money in the Bank with a couple of Money in the Bank qualifying matches have been announced for the show. We will also get to witness some of the fallout from WWE Night of Champions. The updated match card is as follows:

• Money in the Bank qualifying match: Bronson Reed vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
• Money in the Bank qualifying match: The Miz vs. Ricochet
• Fatal 4-Way Match for the vacated Women’s Tag Team Championship: Damage CTRL (Bayley & IYO SKY) vs. Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville vs. Raquel Rodriguez & Shotzi vs. Shayna Baszler & Ronda Rousey

WWE RAW Opener:

The opening package for the show airs.

Seth Rollins’ music plays and he makes his way to the ring. He gets on the mic and says he is the World Heavyweight Champion. He says it’s been a long road filled with lots of lows and highs to get here but it feels right.

He says he wants to focus on the future because finally, RAW has a champion that wants to be here and a champion that is going to be here. He says he is ready for a fight and he wants to fight. He says anyone who steps to him will lose.

AJ Styles’ music plays and he walks to the ring. He gets in Rollins’ face. Styles says he knows he is supposed to be on SmackDown but he couldn’t resist coming to RAW to congratulate Rollins. He says he left it all in the ring and it was almost like Rollins knew what he was going to do. He says he doesn’t think Rollins deserves anything because he earned the right to be World Heavyweight Champion.

Rollins offers a handshake to Styles and both men shake hands. Judgment Day’s theme song plays and they walk out. Balor says this is making him want to puke. Damian agrees with Balor and says they should turn it to something positive. Rhea says they run RAW. Priest says they run WWE since the Bloodline imploded. Balor says they beat the tag champs.

Rhea says Seth shouldn’t get comfortable with his title because one of them might take the title from him. Balor says it could be Priest and he says it could be Balor. Rhea says it could be Dominik. Styles and Rollins laugh. Dominik reminds Styles that he beat him.

Balor says they saw them beat each other. Dominik says they will finish the job tonight. Rollins accepts their challenge.

Money in the Bank qualifying match: The Miz vs. Ricochet

Ricochet’s music plays and he walks to the ring.

*Commercial break*

Pearce is backstage on the phone discussing what just transpired moments earlier. He approaches Styles and Rollins. Pearce says he is trying to get the match approved and asks Styles if he has the gear. Styles says he has his gear. Pearce then makes the match official.

The match begins and Miz hits Ricochet with a knee. Ricochet with a kick to Miz sending him outside. He hits a shooting star press on Miz and sends him into the ring. Miz hits a hurricanrana and a big boot to Ricochet.

Miz slams Ricochet’s face on the announcer’s desk. Miz sends him into the ring and hits an axe handle. Cover! 1…2…kick out. The Miz goes to work on Ricochet.

*Commercial break*

The Miz with a cross body on Ricochet. Miz with multiple kicks to Ricochet’s chest. Ricochet fights back and knocks down Miz. He attacks him in the corner and kicks him in the head. Miz sends him into the turnbuckle.

The Miz with a DDT to Ricochet. Cover! 1…2…kick out. Ricochet with a roundhouse kick and sliced bread #2. He climbs the top rope and hits the shooting star press for the win.

Winner: Ricochet

Trish Stratus’ music plays and she comes out to the ring.

*Commercial break*

She gets on the mic and says she doesn’t care about the fans. She says she would win at Night of Champions. She says that Becky can crawl back into her dark hole and give a chance for the real superstars to have a shot like the ones who had her back at Night of Champions. She introduces Zoey Stark.

Zoey Stark’s music plays and she walks to the ring. They both hug in the ring. Stark says she came to WWE to make a statement. She says she could’ve taken the long road or she could be smart and be led by Trish. She says Trish is so giving, humble, and kind.

She thanks Trish and asks what’s on her face. Trish says Zoey will take care of her if she shows up. Becky Lynch’s music plays and she walks out. Becky says she is going to ruin Zoey’s life. Becky says they are both in their gears and says they can finish their match right her. Zoey goes to attack Becky but is taken out. Becky knocks down Trish and attacks her.

Zoey attacks her from behind. Both women attack her in the corner. Zoey hits the Z360 on Lynch. Zoey holds up Becky and Trish punches her.

Indus Sher are shown walking backstage.

*Commercial break*

Indus Sher vs. Local Talent

Indus Sher’s music plays and they make their way to the ring.

The match begins and Veer destroys their opponents. Veer attacks him in the corner. He kicks him and tags out. Sanga kicks him in the head. Veer attacks them both and chokeslam one on the other. Sanga tags out and Veer hits a double-team move for the win.

Winner: Indus Sher

Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens are shown walking backstage.

*Commercial break*

Kevin Owens’ theme song plays and he walks out. Sami Zayn’s music plays next and he joins him and they walk to the ring.

Sami says they are feeling pretty good tonight because they won at Night of Champions. He says they did what they set out to do. They watched the Bloodline crumble. He says Roman got everything he deserves. He says none of Roman’s accomplishments matter because he will always know they won.

Imperium’s music plays and they come out. Kaiser says they had an impressive victory but it wasn’t the most impressive of the night. He says Gunther’s win was the most impressive. Owens asks why are they here and he is pissed that they came out.

Sami tries to calm him down. Sami says they didn’t have a reason to be out here since they have a match against Alpha Academy. He says they embarrassed them last time they faced. Kaiser says Matt Riddle is an embarrassment and they holding the tag titles is an embarrassment as they are not worthy.

Owens wonders why they never hear from Vinci and he says he wants to hear his opinion on this matter. Kaiser says nobody disrespects them. Chad Gable comes out and shooshes them. Gable says it’s time Imperium is thought a lesson with the new Alpha Academy and they are going to hand out a lesson.

*Commercial break*

Alpha Academy vs. Imperium

The match begins with Kaiser and Gable. Gable takes him down. Kaiser gets up and attacks him in the corner. Gable with head scissors on Kaiser. Valhalla tries to attack Maxxine but is kicked. This angries Valhalla who chases her backstage.

Kaiser attacks Gable from behind. He tags out and they double-team him. Vinci attacks him in the corner and body-slams him. He tags out. Kaiser attacks Gable in the corner. Gable fights back and tags out.

Otis takes out both Kaiser and Vinci. He power slams Vinci and attacks Kaiser in the corner. Otis hits the caterpillar on Kaiser. He tags out. Kaiser tags out and Vinci hits the spine buster. They hit the Imperium bomb for the win.

Winner: Imperium

Cathy Kelley interviews Raquel and Shotzi. Raquel says they have enough chemistry to win. Bayley interrupts and she says they aren’t Damage CTRL and says they are dedicating their win to Dakota Kai. Raquel reminds her that they have beaten them before and says she should look in the mirror when she loses.

Fatal 4-Way Match for the vacated Women’s Tag Team Championship: Damage CTRL (Bayley & IYO SKY) vs. Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville vs. Raquel Rodriguez & Shotzi vs. Shayna Baszler & Ronda Rousey

Raquel Rodriguez’s music plays and she comes out. Shotzi’s music plays and she joins her and they make their way to the ring.

*Commercial break*

Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville are already in the ring. Damage CTRL’s music hit and they walk to the ring. Ronda Rousey’s music plays and she comes out to the ring Shayna Baszler.

The match begins with Raquel and Chelsea. Chelsea tags out and Bayley comes in and gets knocked down. She tags out and IYO hits a dropkick. She attacks her in the corner and tags out. Bayley attacks Raquel in the corner. Raquel plants Bayley and tags out.

Chelsea wants to tag out but no one wants to tag in. Raquel throws her into Chelsea. She tags out and Shotzi dives onto everyone.

*Commercial break*

Shayna goes to work on Shotzi’s arm and stomps it. Shotzi fights back with a neckbreaker. Shotzi tags out and Raquel takes out everyone. She hits a clothesline on Baszler and performs a fallaway slam. She does it again. Ronda tags in.

Ronda is knocked down. Raquel goes for the Tehana bomb but Shayna saves her. She hits the Tehana bomb on Shayna. Rousey locks in the armbar. Bayley hits an elbow from the top rope. Chelsea tags in and sends Ronda into the ring post. Chelsea hits the Imprettier and Sonya with a knee to Raquel. Cover! 1….2….kick out. Sonya tags out and Chelsea climbs the top rope. IYO tags in an dropkicks them.

She hits the meteora on Raquel. Cover! 1…2…Shotzi makes the save. Shotzi dives onto Bayley on the outside. She tags in and plants her. IYO with a flapjack on Shotzi. She climbs the top rope. Ronda tags her. IYO goes for the suplex. Shotzi powerbombs them down.

Shotzi climbs the top rope and goes for a senton but Ronda catches her and locks in the armbar for the win.

Winner: Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler (c)

AJ Styles and Rollins are shown backstage and they seem to be discussing the match.

Dolph Ziggler vs. JD McDonagh

Dolph Ziggler’s music plays and he walks to the ring.

*Commercial break*

JD McDonagh’s theme song plays and he comes out to the ring.

The match begins and Ziggler attacks McDonagh in the corner. JD fights back and hits the Devil Inside. He sends him outside. He sends Dolph over the announcer’s table and then into the steel steps. The referee counts them both out but JD continues the attack. He stomps Dolph’s head and then presses it against the steel steps.

Cody Rhodes is shown walking backstage.

*Commercial break*

Cody Rhodes’ music plays and he walks to the ring. He gets on the mic and says he lost his match due to referee stoppage. He says there was a reason he didn’t tap out because that’s not the man he wants to be. He says he has a question for Brock Lesnar.

He says Brock is not here because he must’ve taken his annual vacation. He asks if Brock is satisfied with this win. He issues an open challenge to Brock. He says he will post his entire schedule and if he is standing in a ring then he is standing there ready to fight Lesnar.

He then lists Lesnar’s accomplishments. He says Brock isn’t man enough to make him tap out. He says Lesnar is afraid of him.

Cathy Kelley interviews Matt Riddle who says it’s only going to get crazier with Money in the Bank around the corner. Gunther interrupts him and wishes him luck for the Money in the Bank ladder match. He says he wants Riddle to win the ladder match and cash it in on him so that he can humiliate him.

Money in the Bank qualifying match: Bronson Reed vs. Shinsuke Nakamura

Shinsuke Nakamura’s music plays and he walks to the ring.

*Commercial break*

Cathy Kelley interviews Ronda and Shayna. Ronda says the fans mean nothing to them. Shayna says they went through every one. Ronda demands to be recognized as the best.

Bronson Reed’s music plays and he walks to the ring.

The match begins and Reed throws Nakamura around. He then bodyslams Nakamura who rolls out of the ring. Reed knocks down Nakamura and hits a sliding crossbody. He throws Nakamura into the turnbuckle.

Nakamura fights back and goes for a sliding German suplex but is blocked. Nakamura trips him on the apron and hits him with the knee.

*Commercial break*

Nakamura goes for the armbar but Reed escapes. Reed hits a clothesline. Cover! 1…2…kick out. Nakamura kicks Reed in the head. He attacks him in the corner and hits a sliding German suplex.

Reed hits a Samoan drop and a senton. He climbs the top rope but is stopped. Nakamura with a knee to Reed. Reed kicks him and hits a powerslam. Reed climbs the top rope and goes for the tsunami but misses and Nakamura hits a knee strike to the back of his head. He then hits the Kinshasa but Reed rolls out of the ring.

Reed gets back in the ring and Nakamura hits another Kinshasa for the win.

Winner: Shinsuke Nakamura

Byron interviews Judgment Day. Rhea says she destroyed Natalya who is not here this week. Rhea says she should know better. She says they are very busy. Damian says they have things to do.

*Commercial break*

Seth Rollins & AJ Styles vs. Judgment Day

AJ Styles’ music plays and he walks to the ring. Seth Rollins’ theme song plays and he walks to the ring.

*Commercial break*

The Judgment Day’s music plays and they walk to the ring.

The match starts as Balor attacks Rollins. He attacks him in the corner and tags out. Rollins goes and poses with Rhea who gets scared. Priest with a right hand to Rollins. He attacks him in the corner.

Priest with a back elbow to Rollins. Cover! 1…2…kick out. Rollins tags out and Styles takes out Priest and Balor. He hits a sliding forearm. He hits a backbreaker on Balor. Rollins sends Priest outside. Balor with a sling blade on Rollins. Priest tags in. Dominik distracts Styles and Priest takes him out.

*Commercial break*

Styles tries to fight back but is stopped by Priest. He is sent outside. Dominik goes to attack him but is stopped by Rollins. Rhea gets in Rollins’ face. The referee ejects them from the match.

Styles with a Pele kick to Priest. Both men tag out and Rollins attacks Balor. Rollins with a springboard knee and a superkick. Cover! 1…2…kick out. Rollins attacks Balor in the corner. Balor with a reverse DDT. Cover! 1….2..kick out. Balor tags out and Priest takes out Styles.

Priest goes for the South of Heaven but Rollins escapes and hits Priest who retaliates with a clothesline. Cover! 1…2….kick out. Priest climbs the top rope but Rollins stops him. Balor tags in. Rollins with a superplex but Priest counters the falcon arrow. Balor goes for the coup de grace and misses. Rollins hits him with a superkick.

Rollins tags out and Styles kicks Priest. He hits a neckbreaker on Priest. Styles sent to the apron. Rollins takes Balor out with a suicide dive. Styles goes for the phenomenal forearm but misses and Priest hits the Razor’s edge. Cover! 1…2…Rollins with the stomp. Styles tags out and Rollins hits another stomp for the win.

Winner: Seth Rollins and AJ Styles

This ends our live coverage of WWE RAW!