This week’s edition of WWE Raw concluded with several intense matches and compelling storylines. Here’s a recap of the key events:

Opening Segment: Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes
– Seth Rollins kicked off Raw by addressing the crowd’s dissatisfaction with his comments about The Rock. Chants for Cody Rhodes filled the arena, leading to Cody’s entrance.
– Cody and Rollins engaged in a verbal exchange, with the crowd expressing their disdain for The Rock through chants.
– World Heavyweight Champion Drew McIntyre intervened, discussing the upcoming WrestleMania match between Cody and Rollins and referencing CM Punk’s injury.
– McIntyre and Rollins traded barbs, with McIntyre highlighting Rollins’ past losses and taking a swipe at Roman Reigns. The segment ended with a physical altercation, as McIntyre attacked Rollins, and Cody retaliated by eliminating McIntyre from the ring.

Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Qualifiers Match: Creed Brothers vs Imperium vs New Day vs DIY
– The top tag teams of Raw clashed in a thrilling Fatal 4-Way match. The Creed Brothers initially had the upper hand but were eventually outmaneuvered by DIY.
– DIY secured the victory by pinning Giovanni Vinci with their finishing move.

Winners: DIY

Women’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Becky Lynch vs Shana Baszler
– Becky Lynch and Shana Baszler faced off in a hard-hitting contest. The match featured submission holds, power moves, and near falls.
– After a competitive battle, Becky Lynch emerged victorious by pinning Shana Baszler with a Manhandle Slam.

Winner: Becky Lynch

Rhea Ripley’s Segment
– Rhea Ripley demanded a match against Nia Jax after Becky Lynch’s win in the Elimination Chamber match.
– Adam Pearce granted Ripley the opportunity to defend the Women’s World Championship against Nia Jax at the Elimination Chamber event.
– A confrontation ensued between Nia Jax and Rhea Ripley, culminating in Nia’s victory over Ripley with the Annihilator.

Mixed Tag Team Match: Akira Tozawa & Maxine Dupree vs Ivar & Valhalla
– Ivar & Valhalla dominated the match, ultimately securing the win with Ivar pinning Akira Tozawa using the World’s Strongest Slam.

Winners: Ivar & Valhalla

The Miz vs JD McDonough
– JD McDonough took advantage of Dominic Mysterio’s distraction to attack The Miz early on.
– Despite a strong comeback from The Miz, JD McDonough had the upper hand with the help of R-Truth’s interference.
– In a surprising turn, Truth handed money to JD McDonough, leading to The Miz capitalizing on the distraction and securing the victory with a Skull Crushing Finale.

Winner: The Miz

– The Imperium members were seen discussing Gunther’s celebration segment with Adam Pearce backstage. Shortly after, Bron Breakker arrived, and Adam Pearce engaged in a conversation with him regarding a contract.

IC Champion Gunther’s Celebration Segment in WWE Raw
– Gunther, the IC Champion, entered the ring to celebrate over 600 days as the champion. He thanked Ludwig Kaiser but stated that the duration doesn’t matter because he is not one to lose titles. Gunther asserted that there is no worthy challenger left to challenge him, and at that moment, Jey Uso made his entrance. The two superstars discussed their encounter in the Royal Rumble match, exchanging mutual praise. Towards the end of the segment, a brawl erupted between Jey Uso and Gunther, with other Imperium members also attacking the babyface superstars. New Day intervened to save Jey.

Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) vs. Katana Chance & Kaden Carter (Women’s Tag Team Championship Match) in WWE Raw
– Asuka launched a fierce assault on Katana Chance right from the start of the match, establishing dominance for the Kabuki Warriors. Backstage, the Women’s Tag Team division members from the backstages were closely watching this match. After a while, Kaden Carter tagged in and, along with Katana, managed to trouble the champions. They came close to defeating the champions on a few occasions. However, in the end, Asuka tagged Kairi Sane, and the Kabuki Warriors secured the victory with a double team move.

Winners: Kabuki Warriors

Interview with Sami Zayn in an Empty Arena in WWE Raw

– Sami Zayn was interviewed in an empty arena, discussing his aspirations of becoming the World Champion.

Main Event: Cody Rhodes vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (Bullrope Match) in WWE Raw
– Shinsuke Nakamura launched an attack on Cody Rhodes even before the match officially began. As Cody fought back, Nakamura left the ring, engaging with the crowd. Rhodes countered by slamming Nakamura into the barricade after an American Nightmare break. Following this, Nakamura fought back, showcasing a strong offense against the American Nightmare. At one point, Cody Rhodes managed to deliver a devastating Cody Cutter to Nakamura, but Nakamura kicked out. In the final moments, Rhodes attempted the Cross Rhodes, but Nakamura countered and sprayed mist on Cody’s face. Despite this, Cody executed the Cross Rhodes and pinned Nakamura with the help of the bullrope for the victory. After the match, Drew McIntyre attacked Cody Rhodes from behind, delivering a Claymore Kick.

Winner: Cody Rhodes

This week’s Raw featured intense segments and exciting matches, setting the stage for future developments and rivalries.