WWE RAW Results for May 16, 2022

WWE RAW Norfolk, Virginia

The commentators are Jimmy Smith, Byron Saxton and Corey Graves.

– Tonight is WWE RAW, the red show starts with a video recap of the relationship between MVP and Bobby Lashley.

– MVP welcomes fans. Tonight we will witness a spectacle of destruction for a man who wanted to grab the glory during WrestleMania at his expense. He expects Bobby Lashley to give his all, but Omos will deal with him. He expects Omos to completely destroy Bobby Lashley in this cage. He ends by saying that we are in the era of the Nigerian giant Omos then the music of Bobby Lashley sounds, he arrives in the ring when suddenly he is attacked by Cedric Alexander. Omos comes next and pulls Bobby Lashley back into the cage so the fight can begin.

Steel Cage Match

Omos (accompanied by MVP) vs. Bobby Lashley

During the match, MVP throws himself on Omos who catches up with him, takes him on his shoulders and throws him against the cage.

At the end of the match, Omos threw Bobby Lashley against the cage, with a Death Valley Driver, who relented and Bobby Lashley found himself outside the cage with both feet touching the ground for the win.

Gagnant : Bobby Lashley

– The commentators then tell us about what happened with Mustafa Ali in his match against Ciampa with The Miz as special referee.

– We welcome the United States champion Theory for the next match and then it’s Mustafa Ali’s turn to enter. Austin Theory takes the microphone and says he needs to have absolute faith in the referee who will be officiating for this match and he announces that the Miz will be the special referee for this match. Austin Theory then announces that he will not be Mustafa Ali’s opponent, because as Vince McMahon taught him, you always have to expect the worst. His opponent will be….Veer Mahan.

Single Match

Mustafa Ali vs Veer Mahan

At the end of the match, The Miz shoved Ali allowing Veer Mahan to surprise him with a powerful Clothesline then a Seated Splash and finished with a Cervical Clutch for the victory by submission.

Gagnant : Veer Mahan

After the match, Veer Mahan completely destroys Mustafa Ali so Theory can take selfies. Veer is messing up the side of the commentary table when suddenly the music of the Mysterios sounds and they come to attack the Indian giant. Veer catches Dominik in the air after a Crossbody Slingshot attempt, but Rey Mysterio manages to get the upper hand and knock him down by throwing himself on him.

– After the commercial break, we have a recap of what happened last week with the fight between Asuka and Bianca Belair interrupted by Becky Lynch going after both women.

– We’re with Becky Lynch complaining about tonight’s 6 pack challenge to Adam Pearce saying she should have her rematch. Adam Pearce says Becky Lynch will face Asuka tonight to determine Bianca Belair’s next opponent for Hell in a Cell.

– We have a recap of what happened on Smackdown last Friday between RK-Bro and the Bloodline with Riddle attacking Roman Reigns with a Supersonic Knee then we welcome him to the ring for a match against Jimmy Usoo.

Single Match

Riddle vs Jimmy Uso (accompanied by Jay Uso)

During the match, Jimmy Uso managed to surprise Riddle with a very nice Popup Samoa Drop, but it wasn’t enough.

At the end of the match, Jey Uso knocks Riddle off the top rope and Jimmy performs the pinfall using the ropes and Jey’s help, but the referee sees him and sends Jey back to the locker room. Jimmy isn’t happy and gets upset with the referee when he gets caught by Riddle rolling up for the win.

Gagnant : Riddle

– We have a recap of what happened last week with Judgment Day completely destroying Liv Morgan through Rhea Ripley then Finn Balor and AJ Styles.

– We have a video of a pre-game interview with Liv Morgan which is interrupted by Los Lotharios who want to comfort her. Liv Morgan refuses, but the Los Lotharios insist when suddenly AJ Styles and Finn Balor come to her aid. They get the Los Lotharios to leave and offer Liv Morgan to join knowing that she is also having trouble with Judgment Day. They ask him to be by their side tonight for their match. Liv Morgan says she’ll think about it.

– We’re with The Judgment Day. Damian Priest says they do what they want, when they want and whoever gets in their way will suffer the consequences of doomsday. Rhea Ripley says she’s done being what fans want her to be and no one can hold her back anymore. It’s time for the great eradication.

Edge asks fans to stop being sheep and face the truth. They ask them to join The Judgment to add excitement to their monotonous life. He says the group has taken care of AJ Styles, Finn Balor and Liv Morgan who are crowd favorites. He says that the doors of the group are open to anyone who wants to be guided in the best path and he cites AJ Styles as the person who can understand and join him. He ends by saying that at one time he was jumping ladders over 6 meters to get acclaim and he only received bruises, injuries and the end of his career with no one by his side.

– Liv Morgan arrives in the ring then it’s Finn Balor and then the Phenomenal One, AJ Styles for the next match.

Tag Team Match

Finn Balor & AJ Styles (with Liv Morgan) vs Los Lotharios (Angel Garza & Humberto Carillo)

During the match, AJ Styles and Finn Balor get rid of Angel Garza then Humberto Carillo by sending them outside the ring and then the two men carry a Slingshot Crossbody at the same time on Los Lotharios.

At the end of the match, AJ Styles knocked out Angel Garza with his Phenomenal Forearm and Finn Balor finished with his Coup de Grace over Humberto Carrillo for the win.

Winners: Finn Balor & AJ Styles (accompanied by Liv Morgan)

After the match, AJ Styles, Liv Morgan and Finn Balor celebrate the victory with a Too Sweet.

– Behind the scenes, Kevin Owens is backstage with Chad Gable and Otis. Kevin Owens asks Chad Gable for the DNA results proving that Ezekiel and Elias are one and the same. Chad Gable gives them to him and Kevin Owens opens the envelope but it is marked that the samples could not be analyzed because they were contaminated with barbecue sauce. Otis says Elias had to eat pork chops with barbecue sauce but Kevin Owens is pissed and says Otis needs a lie detector. Kevin Owens ends by saying that Chad Gable is supposed to be the smartest one but instead Elias makes him look like an idiot. Chad Gable says next week he’s going to come clean about Elias’ lies but tonight he’s going to beat him in the ring.

– We have a recap of what happened last week with the end of Sonya Deville’s contract as General Manager and the return of Alexa Bliss who beats her very quickly.

– We then welcome to the ring with new music, Alexa Bliss for the next match against Sonya Deville.

Single Match

Alexa Bliss vs Sonya Deville

At the end of the match, Alexa Bliss surprises Sonya Deville with a punch and then a DDT for the victory.

Winner: Alexa Bliss

After the match, Sonya Deville slaps the referee and leaves.

– We have a recap of what happened between Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins during WrestleMania Backlash then during next week’s RAW against Theory then Seth Rollins’ attack which returns to the charge.

– It’s time to welcome Cody Rhodes. He takes the microphone and says that since Seth Rollins isn’t here tonight, he hopes he’s listening carefully. He says Seth Rollins decided to go after him last week when he thought their rivalry was over after their match at WrestleMania Backlash. Cody Rhodes says that in 2012, Seth Rollins made his sensational debut with a band called The Shield. He then won titles and rose through the ranks to become a staple of WWE. For his part, Cody Rhodes has experienced the opposite, because he has won almost nothing until recently. He says that in the difficulty, he learned to smile and to do everything to get out of this situation. He knows he will never be the American Dream, that’s why he became The Nightmare.

Cody Rhodes then says that Seth Rollins does not accept defeat and especially the fact of having lost twice in a row. He says he’s going to face Seth Rollins for the third time, but in a Hell In A Cell match. Seth Rollins’ laugh is heard and he appears on screen. He says Cody Rhodes is stupid for believing he can beat him inside Hell In A Cell. He says that the one who enters this cage in front of him is no longer the same and he ends by saying that he will expose the deception that is Cody Rhodes. Cody Rhodes ends up giving him an appointment in hell.

– Backstage, Asuka is interviewed by Sarah Schreiber and she mocks Becky Lynch saying she cries like a baby, but tonight she’s going to give her a good reason to cry, because Asuka is ready to become world champion again.

– Chad Gable is joined by Otis and Kevin Owens for his match against Ezekiel which is next.

Single Match

Chad Gable (accompanied by Otis & Kevin Owens) vs. Ezekiel.

At the end of the match, Ezekiel flips over Chad Gable and surprises him with a Craddle Pin for the win.

Winner: Ezekiel

– Behind the scenes, Dana Brooke thanks R-Truth for giving Reggie the divorce papers but R-Truth tells her that he wants to be rewarded by getting his 24/7 title back. Dana Brooke pushes R-Truth and she leaves, but she then pushes Carmella and apologizes. Carmella is not happy and criticizes her. She tells him that she is a better wrestler and better wife. Dana Brooke replies that the last time she was relevant was with a guy who didn’t have a chin and then she leaves. R-Truth asks Carmella to help him get the 24/7 title back and Carmella tells him she wants Dana Brooke.

– Mike Rome, presents Lacey Evans and she arrives in the ring then it’s time for the commercial break. Lacey Evans takes a mic and asks for applause for the United States Armed Forces and the fans shout USA USA USA! She says she’s happy to be on RAW and finding the courage to stand up is hard, but everyone has that strength in them. She ends by saying that she is no better than the backstage wrestlers, but the backstage wrestlers are no better than her.

– A video with Matt Riddle is played and he says that this Friday the RK-Bros will smoke the Usos to become the Unified Tag Team Champions.

– The Usos say Matt Riddle was lucky tonight, but that luck will be gone this Friday.

– Bianca Belair takes her place at the commentary table for the main event.

– The commentators tell us that next week we will have an All Mighty Challenge between Omos and Bobby Lashley.

– Asuka enters, followed by Becky Lynch.

Raw Women’s Championship Contenders Match

Asuka vs Becky Lynch

During the game, Asuka wear one Jujigatame on Becky Lynch, but that’s not enough, as she manages to get out of it by touching the rope with her foot.

At the end of the match, Becky Lynch pushes Asuka on Bianca Belair then she puts her back in the ring. Becky taunts Bianca who tries to intervene in the ring, but the referee prevents her. Meanwhile, Becky Lynch runs to get the umbrellaAsuka to hit her, but Asuka spits the Green at him Mist and ring it with a Roundhouse Kick for the win.

Winner: Asuka

The show ends with the celebration ofAsuka.

Photo credit: WWE


Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.