WWE Raw Review – April 29, 2024
Kicking off this week’s Raw with United States Champion Logan Paul was greeted by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes then Judgment Day greeted Paul and Mahomes and IShowSpeed. They were all friendly and headed toward the building together.
Women’s World Champion Becky Lynch says The Man has come around to Kansas City, then says it’s where The Man was born. She recalls standing on the steps of the T Mobile Center after Nia Jax broke her nose and says she’s standing in the ring nearly 6 years later still saying the same thing. She says with Night 2 of the draft, a whole new division is waiting around the corner. She says her instinct is to hold her Women’s World Title tight and never let it go but titles are meant to be defended. She says a new #1 Contender must be found.
Liv Morgan’s music hits, and she makes her way down to the ring. She says if Lynch is looking for a new #1 Contender, she’s there. She says the last thing she wanted was for Lynch to hand her a title opportunity, but she feels as though Lynch owes her one. She says Lynch is only the new Women’s World Champion because she did what Lynch couldn’t. She says it’s the Liv Morgan Revenge Tour and the endgame was always going to be her. She promises not to stop until she has everything she wants. Lynch agrees that she wouldn’t be holding the Women’s World Title if she didn’t attack Ripley but reminds her she’d be holding the title if it wasn’t for her.
Nia Jax’s music hits and she makes her way down to the ring. She says she dominated both Lynch & Morgan in the Battle Royal last week and while she should be the new Women’s World Champion but they teamed up to make sure she wasn’t. She says since it’s her last night on Raw tonight before she leaves for Smackdown, she’s taking one thing with her.
Morgan lands a dropkick on Jax to send her crashing off the apron. She tells Jax that she accepts the #1 Contenders match challenge she was about to issue to her.
After the break Stephanie McMahon welcomes fans to the 2nd night of the 2024 Draft. She announces that Imperium are the #1 pick of the Draft and will remain on Raw. She then reveals Jade Cargill will be remaining on Smackdown as the #2 pick, Damage CTRL will be heading over to Raw as the #3 pick and Kevin Owens will be remaining on Smackdown as the #4 pick.
Gunther vs. Xavier Woods
Gunther wastes no time going after Xavier Woods.
Woods lands a forearm on Gunther then sends him crashing out of the ring.
He looks to land a dropkick through the middle rope but Gunther hits him with a chop on the outside and sends him crashing into the ring apron as we go to a break.
After the break Gunther hits a bodyslam to Woods before Woods lands a series of chops on Gunther but Gunther levels him with one of his own.
Woods lands a few more but Gunther hits one to him in the corner and hits him with a clothesline.
Woods lands more chops then lands a superkick on Gunther’s midsection.
Gunther & Woods teeter on the top rope but Woods pushes Gunther off and lands a dropkick.
Gunther hits Woods with another chop but Woods connects with a shoulder to his midsection through the middle rope.
Woods’ knee gets caught between the bottom 2 ropes and Gunther fires off kicks on it then hits a chop to it as we go to a 2nd break.
After the 2nd break Gunther connects with a bodyslam on Woods.
He sits Woods on the top rope and hits a chop to his spine.
He drapes Woods by his knees and hits several more chops to him as Woods grasps on to his knee then ascends to the top and hits a Frog Splash.
Woods gets his knees up then looks to land a kick on Gunther’s midsection.
Gunther hits him with a chop and locks in a Half Boston Crab on Woods’ injured knee.
Kofi Kingston calls for a white towel as Woods begs him not to throw it inside the ring.
Kingston throws it out into the crowd and Woods comes close to making to the bottom rope. He tries fighting his way out but Gunther counters into a STF & Woods taps out.
Winner By Submission: Gunther
Backstage Jey Uso was interviewed by Cathy Kelley & Logan Paul’s name came up. Jey said he was happy they signed a Paul brother but he wishes it was the one with the winning record.
IShowSpeed announces that the #5 pick is CM Punk and he will be remaining on Raw. Logan Paul then reveals that the #6 pick is The Pride and the stable will be staying on Smackdown. IShowSpeed says that Braun Strowman has been drafted to Raw and is the #7 pick and Paul says that Tiffany Stratton will remain on Smackdown and is the #8 pick.
Paul makes his way down to the ring and says Jey Uso ran his mouth about him in a backstage interview with Cathy Kelley earlier tonight. He says Damian Priest will retain his World Heavyweight Title overall and says that Jey is incapable of becoming a champion overall.
Jey’s music hits and he makes his way down to the ring. Jey says he wants to hear what Kansas City has to say about Paul’s comments, and asks them if he should beat down Paul. Paul asks Jey if he can out Yeet him and asks if he’s really trying to roast him. He says Jey isn’t good alone and says there’s a reason he got kicked out of The Bloodline. Finn Balor & JD McDonagh march down to the ring as Paul points out that Jey is alone.
Jey beats down McDonagh & Balor but Balor & McDonagh overpower him as Paul slides out of the ring and makes his way over Patrick Mahomes to grab his 3 Superbowl rings. He slides back in the ring, and McDonagh holds Jey in place. Paul then looks to clock Jey with the rings but Jey moves out of the way and clocks McDonagh. Balor & Paul then look to double team on Jey but Braun Strowman’s music hits and he storms down to the ring. Paul slides out of the ring and Strowman chokeslams Balor. Paul then retreats through the crowd and Strowman confronts Mahomes and a couple of his Kansas City Chiefs teammates. Jey calms him down and they head to the back.
Backstage Chad Gable told World Tag Team Champion R Truth he drives a hard bargain but he would not regret it. They shook hands on a deal. The Miz arrived and questioned the deal. Truth spoke about how they could be drafted by the Chiefs. After Truth left Gable said Truth was quite the negotiator. Gable turned to leave and was blasted by a kick from Sami Zayn. Zayn put his Intercontinental Title over his shoulder and walks away.
After the break we head backstage and see Booker T chat with Cathy Kelley about the Draft. Drew McIntyre overhears him mention CM Punk and a heated verbal exchange ensues between them.
Intercontinental Title Match
Sami Zayn (c) vs. Bronson Reed
Match starts off with a lock up then Sami Zayn fires off chops on Reed but Reed hits Zayn and lands a headbutt on him.
He fires off right hands on him but Zayn dumps him out of the ring.
He lands a kick on him then hits an Asai Moonsault to him off the ropes.
He gets him back inside the ring then ascends to the top rope and looks to land a crossbody.
Reed catches Zayn then sends him crashing into the top turnbuckle then hits a slam and a running senton as we go to a break.
After the break Zayn looks to fly off the ropes but Reed catches him and lands a chokeslam.
He hits a Buckle Bomb to Zayn in the corner then hits a sit out powerbomb to him in the middle of the ring.
They end up on the outside and Reed hits a flying shoulder tackle to Zayn off the apron.
He dumps him back in the ring, then follows him.
Zayn catches him with a Helluva Kick as soon as he gets in the ring and goes for a pin but Chad Gable breaks the fall with a German suplex.
Winner By DQ & Still Intercontinental Champion: Sami Zayn (STILL CHAMPION!!!)
After the match Gable continues to beat down Zayn and cinches in an Ankle Lock. Another referee comes down to the ring to get Gable off Zayn but Reed hits Tsunami to Zayn when he rolls away from Gable. Gable then grabs the Intercontinental Title and looks to hold it up but Reed gets Gable up on his shoulders and lands a Death Valley Driver. Reed then grabs the Intercontinental Title and holds it up.
Footage aired of Kiana James being drafted to Raw and being applauded by the other NXT wrestlers at the Performance Center.
JBL announces that LWO will be heading over to Raw as the #9 pick. Ron Simmons announces that the #10 pick is Legado Del Fantasma and they will be remaining on Smackdown. JBL reveals that Drew McIntyre will remain on Raw as the #11 pick and Simmons reveals that Shinsuke Nakamura will be heading over to Smackdown as the #12 pick.
Drew McIntyre came out and took issue with being drafted in the 3ird round. He asked if APA had everyone drinking since Friday. McIntyre said Punk is now a corporate ass kisser. McIntyre congratulated Punk for hurting him. McIntyre showed his elbow brace and said he suffered a fractured elbow when Punk tripped him at WrestleMania. McIntyre boasted that he taped it up and continues to work like a real man.
CM Punk’s entrance music played. Punk was in a luxury box. I’m not sitting at home, Drew Punk said. I’m right here, you little bitch. McIntyre ran backstage. Simmons says DAMN.
Maxxine Durpri spoke with Akira Tozawa & Otis excitedly about eliminating 2 people from last week’s battle royal. Chad Gable shows up and asked her where her title was. He asked if they celebrate mediocrity now. Gable told Tozawa he better not do his dance then told Otis & Tozawa to go win him a championship. Ivy Nile showed up after Gable left and told Dupri to get warmed up for her match.
After the break Bron Breakker was interviewed by Cathy Kelley. Breakker said he thinks Adam Pearce knows he’s the best possible pick for Raw so he’s there to take the place over. Sheamus interrupted and Breakker took offense. Sheamus said he was a big fan. Drew McIntyre stormed by them which distracted Sheamus.
Maxxine Dupri vs. Candice LeRae
Maxxine Dupri sends Candice LeRae’s head repeatedly crashing into the mat.
She hits a kick and a fisherman’s suplex then hits a bulldog and a reverse Caterpillar.
LeRae looks to land an enzuigiri but Dupri avoids it and cinches in an Ankle Lock.
Hartwell clocks Nile on the outside allowing for LeRae to take advantage and blindside her.
She lands a kick on Dupri’s jaw and follows it up with Wicked Step Mother to get the win.
Winner: Candice LeRae
We get footage from Smackdown of Carlito’s turn on LWO.
Cathy Kelley interviewed LWO & Rey Mysterio said he doesn’t know why Carlito did what he did but they have unfinished business.
Dominik Mysterio showed up sporting a cheesy mustache and told his father that Judgment Day runs Raw. Rey asked Dominik how he runs Raw when he has yet to be drafted. Rey called Dominik Dirty Sanchez while asking what was on his lip. Dominik said Rey was lucky that he wasn’t medically cleared and then stormed away.
After the break we see Drew McIntyre storm around the arena looking for CM Punk in his suite. Someone points him in the right direction, but all McIntyre finds is an autograph from Punk. Punk’s music hits and he then appears on the ramp. Punk grabs a mic and says he wants to keep it brief. He says he would normally ask McIntyre if he has his attention but already McIntyre gives all his attention. He says he prayed for McIntyre to get injured after McIntyre did the same when he tore his tricep then says he was drafted before McIntyre because of simple economics. He says he’s the best in the ring and on commentary then says losers hope and pray for things to happen. He says winners make things happen and when he’s medically cleared, he will make McIntyre’s life a living hell.
Teddy Long announces that Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio & JD McDonagh will be remaining on Raw as the #13 pick. Blayze reveals that the #14 pick is Naomi and she will be remaining on Smackdown. Long reveals that the #15 pick is Ilja Dragunov and he has been called up to Raw. Blayze reveals that Chelsea Green & Piper Niven will be heading over to Smackdown as the #16 pick.
Nia Jax vs. Liv Morgan
Nia Jax shoves Liv Morgan then she tosses her across the ring and lands a splash in the corner then tosses her across the ring once again.
Morgan fires off a few kicks and an enzuigiri then lands a dropkick and hits a 2nd one on her spine.
She continues wearing Jax down in the corner but Jax hits her and stomps on her.
Jax sets up for A Nia Lator but Morgan trips her and looks to fly under the bottom rope.
Jax catches her and sends her face bouncing into the announce table as we see Tiffany Stratton watching the action from the crowd as we go to a break.
After the break Jax wears down Morgan with a submission hold.
Morgan escapes and sends Jax crashing into a ring post shoulder first then lands a dropkick and repeatedly sends her head bouncing off it.
She ascends to the top rope but Jax trips her and delivers a Samoan Drop.
Morgan then sends Jax into the middle turnbuckle face first then hits a double stomp to her spine.
Morgan runs the ropes but Jax counters into a spinebuster and drags Morgan into the corner.
She sets up for A Nia Lator but Morgan escapes and sends Jax’s head bouncing off the top rope then powerbombs her.
Naomi appears out of nowhere and blindsides Stratton in the crowd.
She sends Stratton’s head bouncing off the announce desk and hits a kick to her off the apron.
Jax clocks Naomi allowing Morgan to take advantage as he hits a codebreaker and ObLIVion for the win.
Winner: Nia Jax
Booker T shared more draft thoughts with Cathy Kelley then turned her attention to Adam Pearce as he was walking by. Pearce took pleasure in Chelsea Green & Piper Niven going to Smackdown. Pearce said it was time to make more picks.
Bubba Ray Dudley reveals that New Day is the #17 pick and will remain on Raw and D Von Dudley announces that the #18 pick is Pretty Deadly who will remain on Smackdown. Bubba Ray announces that Lyra Valkyria has been called up to Raw as the #19 pick and D Von reveals that Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell will be heading to Smackdown as the #20 pick.
World Tag Team Titles Match
Awesome Truth (The Miz & R Truth) (c) vs. Alpha Academy (Akira Tozawa & Otis)
After the break The Miz & Otis are tagged in and Miz fires off IT Kicks on Otis.
He lands a jawbreaker on Otis then sends Akira Tozawa crashing into the mat and connects with another kick to Otis’ head.
Otis catches him with a World’s Greatest Powerslam and The Caterpillar then tags in Tozawa.
R Truth tags in and Awesome Truth hits Truth Crushing Finale for the win.
Winners & Still World Tag Team Champions: Awesome Truth (STILL CHAMPIONS!!!)
In the Judgment Day clubhouse Dominik Mysterio said he couldn’t believe they fell to the 4th round of the draft. World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest was not surprised and said they have failed miserably by interfering in his business because they never spot to him about it. Priest said he didn’t need their help when he faces Jey Uso. JD McDonagh pulls a towel away from his face to show massive bruising. Priest told them to stick to the plan tonight.
Adam Pearce announces that The Final Testament are the 21st pick and will be heading over to Raw and Aldis says that DIY are the 22nd pick and will be heading over to Smackdown. Pearce says that the 23rd pick is Bronson Reed who will be remaining on Raw and Aldis announces that Blair Davenport has been called up to Smackdown as the 24th pick.
6 Man Tag Team Match
Judgement Day (World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest, JD McDonagh & Finn Balor) vs. Jey Uso, Andrade & Ricochet
Finn Balor fires off shoulders on Andrade’s midsection then tosses Andrade into the ropes but he poses.
He tosses Balor & JD McDonagh out of the ring then tags in Ricochet.
Ricochet & Andrade then hits a double clothesline to Damian Priest out of the ring.
They follow it up with a double tope suicida to Balor & McDonagh before Jey hits a tope suicida of his own to Priest as we go to a break.
After the break Priest hits Broken Arrow to Ricochet and goes for a pin.
Ricochet kicks out and Priest fires off kicks on him then lands a spinning right hand then clocks Jey with a kick on the apron. Andrade tries to interfere but the referee stops him.
Balor & McDonagh take advantage and beat Ricochet down in the corner.
McDonagh tags in and hits a moonsault.
Balor then tags back in and hits a backbreaker before the now legal Priest delivers a leg drop as Balor holds Ricochet in place.
Balor & Jey become legal and Jey fires off strikes on Balor.
He connects with an open palm strike and an enzuigiri on Balor then lands an open palm strike on Priest on the apron.
He ascends to the top rope and hits Uso Splash to Balor then goes for a pin.
McDonagh breaks the fall but Andrade takes him down.
Priest then levels him and Ricochet tries taking him down and tags in.
He lands a clothesline on Jey but Jey responds with a Samoan Drop and ascends to the top rope.
Dominik Mysterio hops up on the apron and distracts the referee.
Priest looks to chokeslam Jey off the top rope but McDonagh pushes him.
Priest yells at McDonagh & Jey hits superkicks to them both.
He hits a Spear to Balor and follows it up with Uso Splash for the win.
Winners: Jey Uso, Andrade & Ricochet
After the match Priest holds up his World Heavyweight Title and stares down Jey to close out this week’s Raw.
After Raw Draft Picks
Creed Brothers & Ivy Nile (Raw)
Giovanni Vinci (Raw To Smackdown)
New Catch Republic (Smackdown To Raw)
Tegan Nox (Raw To Smackdown)
Dijak (NXT To Raw)
Apollo Crews (Raw To Smackdown)
Kayden Carter & Katana Chance (Raw)
Natalya (Raw)
Backlash Card (May 4th)
Undisputed WWE Title Match
Cody Rhodes (c) vs. AJ Styles
World Heavyweight Title Match
Damian Priest (c) vs. Jey Uso
Women’s Title Triple Threat Match
Bayley (c) vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton
Tag Team Match
The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga) vs. Randy Orton & Kevin Owens
Women’s Tag Team Titles Match
Kabuki Warriors (Kairi Sane & Asuka) (c) vs. Bianca BelAir & Jade Cargill
Next Week’s Raw
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