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WWE RAW REPORT: LESNAR HAS HIS OPPONENT FOR ROYAL RUMBLE, ALEXA RETURNS NEXT WEEK, TITLE MATCHES, AND MORE

By Richard Trionfo on 2022-01-03 22:58:00

We are back and Becky is in the ring.

Becky mentions that it is 2022.  There is something about the new year that inspires so much hope in people.  It doesn't matter if you failed in the last year, the last five years, or your entire life, when the year turns it is new year new me.  The women in the back are looking to become champion but the top of my list is remain Raw Women's Champion.  Becky says no one can beat her.  Becky says she would be remised if she didn't think about the last year and whether they were the right decisions or wrong decisions.  I have become a work of art.  Say you go to a museum, if you people do that, and you see a famous Van Gogh and you stare at it and cannot look away.  You don't understand the complexities or nuances, but it makes you feel.  I make you feel.   Fine art reveals the truth.  I am the WWE's Vincent Van Goat and I am here to tell you that you aren't going to lose those ten pounds, get that promotion, or get out of South Carolina.

The women in the back are not going to win the Raw Women's Title.  Look at Liv Morgan.  She made you believe that she was going to win the Women's Championship but she broke her promise and lost.

Liv Morgan comes out and she says new year, new ugly jacket and same delusional Becks.  She says she was listening in the back and she says that she heard Becky say she came up short at Day 1.  Liv says she was thinking.  She knows and Becky knows how close Liv was to winning the title on Saturday.  You did get one thing wrong.  The only thing I ever promised myself is that I would give it my all and leave everything in the ring when I get in here.  That is what I did at Day 1.

Becky says that was lovely.  You might win the Raw Women's Championship when I am gone.  You will not beat me.

Bianca Belair comes out and says that you are not the EST of WWE.  She says she is sick and tired of hearing Becky come out and say that you are untouchable.  We are not buying your hype.  I don't trust you as far as I can throw you, but we know I can throw you pretty damn far.  I may have taken a little Doudrop detour.  I stepped aside to let other people have time to catch up.  Now, Bianca Belair is right back in line for Big Time Becks.

Becky says you have fallen victory to her routine . . . Beat . . . sleep . . . repeat.  You can join a support group about how you almost beat me but came up short, but that is the women's locker room.

Liv says that Becky wouldn't know about the locker room because she hasn't been there in years.   She tells Bianca that her and Becky are not finished.

Bianca says that her and Becky have something that has been going on longer than you and Becky.

Becky says she is done and tells them to get out of her ring and then tell her who is next.

Liv and BIanca kick Becky and throw her out of the ring.

Bianca and Liv exchange punches and Bianca runs Liv into the corner and connects with shoulders.  Liv with a drop kick.  Bianca with a forearm and she gets Liv up and Becky pushes Liv off Bianca.  Becky with a uranage and Becky gets her title belt back.

Seth Rollins stands in the back and Kevin Owens shows up.  Seth says he has a problem and he wants to know what to do about Paul Heyman.  Does he staple his lips shut or rip his tongue out of his mouth.  Seth says he was thinking castration but he doesn't use it that much.  Kevin says they should think about what they are going to do tonight.  They are back to the original Fatal Four Way and Big E and Bobby are still obstacles to the WWE Championship.  They stick to the plan and take care of them and then one of them wins and faces Brock at the Rumble.  The one who doesn't win, helps the other win.  They go to Wrestlemania to battle for the WWE Championship.

Seth says he loves it and says it is a great plan.  Seth says he can trust Kevin and Kevin can trust him.

Seth walks away and Kevin asks Seth if he is lying.

Match Number Three:  Nikki A.S.H. and Rhea Ripley versus Zelina Vega and Carmella for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship

Zelina and Rhea start things off and Zelina slaps Rhea and Rhea slaps back.  Rhea blocks a DDT out of a wheelbarrow and Rhea with a delayed vertical suplex for a near fall.  Carmella puts her mask on and Nikki tags in.  Rhea with a snap mare and Nikki with a neck snap for a near fall.  Vega with an Irish whip and Nikki floats over and hits a clothesline.  Nikki gets a near fall.  Zelina with a reverse chin lock but Nikki with a snap mare.  Vega sends Nikki to the mat and knocks Rhea off thea pron.  Nikki with a kick and Vega with a rollup for the three count.

Winners:  Carmella and Zelina Vega (retain championship)

We take a look at Johnny Knoxville announcing his entry in the Royal Rumble.

We go to comments from the Street Profits.  

Montez says they are four weeks away from the Royal Rumble and they are officially in the Rumble match.  

Rey Mysterio is in the back and he says he was honored to see his son in his first Royal Rumble last year and they are both in the match this year.

Match Number Four:  Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins versus Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez

Ford and Azeez start things off.  They lock up and Azeez sends Ford into the turnbuckles.  Ford with a chop and punches.  Ford with a kick and back fist.  Azeez with an Irish whip and misses a splash.  Ford goes for a shoulder tackle and bounces off Azeez.  Azeez with a splash and diving head butt.  Azeez gets a near fall.  Ford lands on his feet on a belly-to-back suplex attempt and Ford with an enzuigiri.  Dawkins and Crews tag in and Dawkins with a shoulder tackle, flying back elbow and twisting splash.  Dawkins with Silencer and Azeez pulls Dawkins away from Crews.  Dawkins sends Azeez to the floor and Azeez pulls Dawkins to teh floor.  Dawkins sends Azeez into the ring post.

Dawkins with Anointment and Ford tags in for the Seven Star Frog Splash and the three count.

Winners:  Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins

We see what happened last week between Damian Priest and Dolph Ziggler for the US Title and why we have NWA rules for their rematch.

Sarah asks Damian in the gorilla position about the stipulation for tonight.  

Priest says there is a side of him that is furious and that is what Ziggler wants.  If he can keep the cool, calm Priest side, he will win.  If Ziggler fights him like a man, it will be a fair fight.  Either way, either side, Damian Priest remains champion.

We are back and Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce are in their office and Doudrop shows up and complains about Bianca Belair and Liv Morgan getting another title match.  Adam and Sonya want to know what she is complaining about.  Doudrop says everyone is sick of the same people getting chance after chance at the Raw Women's Title.  Doudrop demands that she be given her first chance.

Sonya tells Doudrop to relax.  She says that they don't give out title matches, but they will give people a chance.  How about a Triple Threat Match next week with you facing Bianca Belair and Liv Morgan with the winner facing Becky at the Royal Rumble.

Match Number Five:  Damian Priest versus Dolph Ziggler for the United States Championship in an If Priest gets Disqualifed or Counted Out, He Loses the Title Match

Priest sends Ziggler into the corner and punches Ziggler despite the referee's warning but stops before five.  Priest sends Ziggler to the floor.  Priest misses a kick and Ziggler goes for a hesitation DDT on the floor but Priest blocks it.  Ziggler with a tornado DDT on the floor and we go to commercial.

We are back and Priest with a punch and he boxes the ears.  Priest sends Ziggler face first to the mat and hits a jumping elbow into the corner.  Ziggler escapes a Broken Arrow and Ziggler sends Priest into the ring post.  Ziggler with a flying knee to the head for a near fall.  Ziggler runs his boot laces across the face.  Ziggler slaps Priest and he taunts Priest but Damian with punches and kicks.  Priest with a jumping round kick and a cliffhanger DDT for a near fall.  Priest goes to the turnbuckles and Ziggler leaps to the turnbuckles for a superplex but Priest blocks it.

Priest kicks Ziggler from the apron and Priest goes up top again.  Robert Roode trips Priest on the top rope and Ziggler with a Fameasser for a near fall.  Priest looks at Roode on the floor and Priest with a clothesline and he punches Roode on the floor.  Priest gets a chair and he gets ready to hit Roode with it but Priest gets into the ring with the chair.  Ziggler begs Priest to hit him and Priest wants to do it but he throws it at Roode.  Ziggler with Zig Zag for a near fall.  

Ziggler has a super kick blocked and Priest hits Reckoning for the three count.

Winner:  Damian Priest (retains championship)

Vince McMahon is on his phone and Austin Theory enters.  Vince tells Austin he said 'who is it', not come in.  He says when people say they are sorry, it is a sign of weakness.  Austin says he didn't mean to interrupt and Vince says you did mean to interrupt.  Austin says he is asking about his rematch.  Vince reminds Austin he lost to Finn, but then he attacked him and we haven't seen Finn since.  Vince says you have to find a way to beat someone.  

Vince says he has a surprise for Austin.  At the Royal Rumble, one of the participants is going to be you.  If you win the Royal Rumble, you are going to Wrestlemania to the main event to face the champion of your choice.

Maryse and Miz make their way to the ring.

Coverage Continues on Next Page.


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