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{{Short description|Professional wrestling television special}}
{{Infobox wrestling event
|name        = Raw is XXX
|image       = WWE Raw is XXX.jpeg
|caption     = Promotional poster featuring [[Bobby Lashley]], [[Austin Theory]], [[Becky Lynch]], [[Roman Reigns]], [[Bianca Belair]], and [[Seth "Freakin" Rollins]]
|promotion   = [[WWE]]
|brand      = [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]]<br>[[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]]
|date        = January 23, 2023
|venue       = [[Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia)|Wells Fargo Center]]
|city        = [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]
|attendance  = 16,957<ref name="attendance">{{cite news |last=Powell |first=Jason |title=WWE touts record gate for Raw XXX |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/24/wwe-touts-record-gate-for-raw-xxx/ |access-date=January 24, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |date=January 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124162600/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/24/wwe-touts-record-gate-for-raw-xxx/ |archive-date=January 24, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|event      = [[List of WWE Raw special episodes|''Raw'' special episodes]]
|lastevent2 = [[WWE Raw 25 Years|Raw 25 Years]]
|nextevent2 = [[WWE Day 1 (2024)|Day 1]]
}}
'''Raw is XXX''' (pronounced "Raw is Thirty") was a [[professional wrestling]] [[television special]] of [[WWE]]'s weekly television series, ''[[WWE Raw|Monday Night Raw]]''. The [[List of WWE Raw special episodes|special episode]] was held on January 23, 2023, at the [[Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia)|Wells Fargo Center]] in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]] and was broadcast [[Live television|live]] on the [[USA Network]]. It was a commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the program's debut in January 1993 as well as the final ''Raw'' before the [[Royal Rumble (2023)|2023 Royal Rumble]] event. The event set a financial record for the company, becoming the highest-grossing domestic gate in ''Raw''{{'}}s history.
The event also featured various appearances from [[WWE Hall of Fame]]rs. These included, among others, [[Shawn Michaels]] and [[The Undertaker]]—who both notably appeared on the very first episode of ''Raw''—[[Kurt Angle]], [[Ric Flair]], [[Sean Waltman|X-Pac]], [[Teddy Long]], [[Jerry "The King" Lawler]], [[Ron Simmons]], [["Road Dogg" Jesse James]] (who is the WWE Senior Vice President of Live Events), [[Triple H]] (who is the WWE Chief Content Officer), [[Hulk Hogan]], [[Ted DiBiase|"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase]], [[Jimmy Hart]], [[Mike Rotunda|Mike "I.R.S." Rotunda]], [[Lita (wrestler)|Lita]], [[Alundra Blayze]], [[The Godfather (wrestler)|The Godfather]], [[Diamond Dallas Page]], and [[Booker T (wrestler)|Booker T]].
Four matches were contested on the event's card, as well as several segments featuring current wrestlers and the returning WWE Hall of Famers and veterans; many of these segments progressed storylines for the upcoming Royal Rumble event. In the main event, [[Austin Theory]] defeated [[Bobby Lashley]] in a [[No Disqualification match]] to retain the [[WWE United States Championship|United States Championship]], thanks to a returning [[Brock Lesnar]], in his first appearance since [[Crown Jewel (2022)|Crown Jewel]] in November 2022, who attacked Lashley. In another prominent match, which was the first match on the event's card, [[Jey Uso]] and [[Sami Zayn]], who substituted for [[Jimmy Uso]] after Jimmy suffered an injury ([[kayfabe]]), defeated [[The Judgment Day]] ([[Damian Priest]] and [[Dominik Mysterio]]) to retain the [[Raw Tag Team Championship]].
In one of the segments, [[The Undertaker]] and [[Bray Wyatt]] shared the ring in a segment with [[LA Knight]], in which Undertaker seemingly gave Wyatt his approval in what many called a "passing of the torch" moment. Wyatt would later state how much this segment meant to him and his career. It would turn out to be Wyatt's final in-person appearance on ''Raw'' before his death later in the same year.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ravens|first=Andrew|title=Bray Wyatt on WWE Raw 30 segment with The Undertaker: 'This moment justified a lifetime of sacrifices for me'|url=https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/bray-wyatt-on-wwe-raw-30-segment-with-the-undertaker-this-moment-justified-a-lifetime-of-sacrifices-for-me|access-date=January 27, 2023|website=Wrestling News {{!}} WWE and AEW Results, Spoilers, Rumors & Scoops|date=January 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124171916/https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/bray-wyatt-on-wwe-raw-30-segment-with-the-undertaker-this-moment-justified-a-lifetime-of-sacrifices-for-me|archive-date=January 24, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Production==
=== Background ===
[[File:Wells Fargo Center - 2019 OWL Grand Finals.jpg|thumb|The event was held at the [[Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia)|Wells Fargo Center]] in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]].]]
''[[Monday Night Raw]]'' is a [[professional wrestling]] television program produced by the American promotion [[WWE]]. It first aired on January 11, 1993, on the [[USA Network]] and since became the longest-running weekly episodic program in television history with no reruns albeit from its brief run on TNN (renamed to Spike TV in 2003 and now known as the [[Paramount Network]]) from 2000 to 2005.<ref>{{cite web|last=Truitt|first=Brian|url=https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/television/news/story/2012-07-18/wwe-monday-night-raw-1000-shows/56423082/1|title=WWE's 'Monday Night Raw' packs 1,000 episodes under its belt|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120723070717/https://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/story/2012-07-18/wwe-monday-night-raw-1000-shows/56423082/1|archive-date=July 23, 2012|date=July 22, 2012|access-date=January 23, 2018|work=[[USA Today]]}}</ref> It is one of WWE's two flagship television programs, alongside ''[[Friday Night SmackDown]]'', and is also the namesake program for the company's [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]], a subdivision of WWE's main roster where wrestlers are exclusively assigned to perform on a weekly basis, albeit with some exceptions. On November 7, 2022, WWE announced that ''Raw'' would celebrate its 30th anniversary on January 23, 2023, with a [[List of WWE Raw special episodes|special episode]] titled "Raw is XXX", a throwback to ''Raw is War'', which was the show's name during the [[Monday Night War]], with the special also using a similar logo design. Due to the occasion and also a cross-brand storyline, some wrestlers from the [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown]] brand were also featured. The event was held at the [[Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia)|Wells Fargo Center]] in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]] and was broadcast [[Live television|live]] on the USA Network.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 7, 2022 |title=WWE Announces Early 2023 Schedule, Raw 30 Year Anniversary Location |url=https://tjrwrestling.net/news/wwe-announces-2023-schedule-raw-30-year/ |last=Canton |first=John |access-date=January 12, 2023 |website=TJR Wrestling |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107190415/https://tjrwrestling.net/news/wwe-announces-2023-schedule-raw-30-year/|archive-date=November 7, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=WWE RAW 30th Anniversary |url=https://www.wellsfargocenterphilly.com/events/detail/wwe-raw-30 |access-date=January 12, 2023 |website=[[Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia)|Wells Fargo Center]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115125836/https://www.wellsfargocenterphilly.com/events/detail/wwe-raw-30|archive-date=January 15, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> On the day of the event, it was revealed that the first hour would air commercial-free.<ref name="commercial-free-hour">{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/first-hour-of-wwe-raw-to-air-commercial-free-stipulation-set-for-us-title-match|title=First hour of WWE Raw to air commercial-free, stipulation set for US title match|date=January 23, 2023|last=Currier|first=Joseph|work=[[Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online]]|access-date=January 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123220927/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/first-hour-of-wwe-raw-to-air-commercial-free-stipulation-set-for-us-title-match|archive-date=January 23, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> The official theme song for the [[television special]] was "[[I'm Good (Blue)]]" by [[David Guetta]] and [[Bebe Rexha]].<ref>{{cite tweet|author=[[WWE]]|user=WWE|number=1617681085717962752|title=Down for the ride? "I'm Good (Blue)" by @DavidGuetta & @BebeRexha is an official theme song of #RAWXXX!|date=January 23, 2023|access-date=January 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124035920/https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1617681085717962752|archive-date=January 24, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
In addition to the matches scheduled for the event, WWE announced that several [[WWE Hall of Fame]]rs and veterans would be making appearances at "Raw is XXX". These included, among others, [[Shawn Michaels]], [[The Undertaker]], [[Kurt Angle]], [[Ric Flair]], [[Sean Waltman|X-Pac]], [[Teddy Long]], [[Jerry "The King" Lawler]], [[Ron Simmons]], [["Road Dogg" Jesse James]], [[Triple H]], [[Hulk Hogan]], [[Jimmy Hart]], [[Alundra Blayze]], [[Ted DiBiase|"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase]], [[Lita (wrestler)|Lita]], [[The Godfather (wrestler)|The Godfather]], [[Diamond Dallas Page]], and [[Booker T (wrestler)|Booker T]]. Notably, Michaels and Undertaker performed on the very first episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/two-title-bouts-steel-cage-match-announced-for-wwe-raw-is-xxx|title=Two title bouts, steel cage match announced for WWE Raw is XXX|date=January 16, 2023|last=Renner|first=Ethan|work=[[Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online]]|access-date=January 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117044013/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/two-title-bouts-steel-cage-match-announced-for-wwe-raw-is-xxx|archive-date=January 17, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Storylines===
The event included matches that resulted from scripted storylines, where wrestlers portrayed [[Face (professional wrestling)|heroes]], [[Heel (professional wrestling)|villains]], or [[Tweener (professional wrestling)|less distinguishable characters]] in scripted events that built tension and culminated in a wrestling match or series of matches. Results were predetermined by WWE's writers on the Raw and SmackDown brands,<ref>{{cite web|title=How Pro Wrestling Works|url=https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/pro-wrestling.htm|last=Grabianowski|first=Ed|work=HowStuffWorks|date=January 13, 2006|publisher=[[Discovery Communications]]|access-date=March 5, 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131129050844/https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/pro-wrestling.htm|archive-date=November 29, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Live & Televised Entertainment|url=https://corporate.wwe.com/company/events.jsp|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=March 21, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218142749/https://corporate.wwe.com/company/events.jsp|archive-date=February 18, 2009}}</ref> while storylines were produced on WWE's weekly television shows, ''Raw'' and ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/wwe-smackdown-live-usa-1201782569/|title=WWE's 'Smackdown' Will Move To Live Broadcast On USA (EXCLUSIVE)|last=Steinberg|first=Brian|date=May 25, 2016|website=Variety|access-date=May 25, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160526113045/https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/wwe-smackdown-live-usa-1201782569/|archive-date=May 26, 2016}}</ref>
After [[Survivor Series: WarGames]], [[The Usos]] ([[Jey Uso]] and [[Jimmy Uso]]), [[Solo Sikoa]], and [[Sami Zayn]] of [[The Bloodline (professional wrestling)|The Bloodline]]—all from SmackDown—began invading ''Raw'' on a weekly basis in response to [[Kevin Owens]] interfering with The Bloodline on ''SmackDown''.<ref name="Raw12192022"/> The invasion persisted up to the January 9, 2023, episode of ''Raw'', which led to WWE official [[Adam Pearce]] ordering The Usos to defend the [[Raw Tag Team Championship]] against the winners of that night's tag team [[Gauntlet match|turmoil match]]. The tag team turmoil was won by [[The Judgment Day]]'s [[Damian Priest]] and [[Dominik Mysterio]],<ref name="Raw01092023">{{cite news|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=WWE Raw results, recap, highlights: The Judgement Day runs the Tag Team Turmoil gauntlet to earn title shot|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-highlights-the-judgement-day-runs-the-tag-team-turmoil-gauntlet-to-earn-title-shot/live/|access-date=January 15, 2023|work=[[CBSSports]]|date=January 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110044851/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-highlights-the-judgement-day-runs-the-tag-team-turmoil-gauntlet-to-earn-title-shot/live/|archive-date=January 10, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> and the title match was scheduled for "Raw is XXX".<ref name="Raw01162023">{{cite news|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=WWE Raw results, recap, highlights: Two massive matches added to next Monday's Raw XXX|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-highlights-two-massive-matches-added-to-next-mondays-raw-xxx/live/|access-date=January 17, 2023|work=[[CBSSports]]|date=January 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117055101/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-highlights-two-massive-matches-added-to-next-mondays-raw-xxx/live/|archive-date=January 17, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Since May 2022, The Usos had held both the Raw and [[SmackDown Tag Team Championship]]s together as the [[Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions]].<ref name="SmackDown05202022">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/05/20/5-13-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-rk-bro-vs-usos-in-tag-team-title-unification-match-sasha-and-naomi-update-butch-vs-xavier/|title=5/20 WWE SmackDown Results: Keller's report on RK-Bro vs. Usos in Tag Team Title Unification match, Sasha and Naomi update, Butch vs. Xavier|date=May 20, 2022|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=May 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220623172009/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/05/20/5-13-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-rk-bro-vs-usos-in-tag-team-title-unification-match-sasha-and-naomi-update-butch-vs-xavier/|archive-date=June 23, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> "Raw is XXX" was the first instance of The Usos defending the titles separately.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2023/1/16/23557117/wwe-raw-preview-jan-16-2023-split-tag-team-titles-judgment-day-usos-lashley-return-bliss-howdy-cody|title=WWE Raw preview (Jan. 16, 2023): Splitting up the unified titles is the right thing to do|date=January 16, 2023|last=Knight|first=Cain A.|work=Cageside Seats|access-date=January 18, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116160953/https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2023/1/16/23557117/wwe-raw-preview-jan-16-2023-split-tag-team-titles-judgment-day-usos-lashley-return-bliss-howdy-cody|archive-date=January 16, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
On January 16, it was announced that at "Raw is XXX", there would be a Bloodline acknowledgement ceremony for Bloodline leader and [[Undisputed WWE Universal Champion]], [[Roman Reigns]], with members of the [[Anoaʻi family]] to take part.<ref name="Raw01162023"/> However, this segment was later changed into a trial for The Bloodline's honorary member, Sami Zayn, for his actions on the January 20 episode of ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/bloodline-ceremony-for-wwe-raw-replaced-by-sami-zayn-trial|title=Bloodline ceremony for WWE Raw replaced by Sami Zayn trial|date=January 21, 2023|last=Rose|first=Bryan|work=[[Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online]]|access-date=January 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121215350/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/bloodline-ceremony-for-wwe-raw-replaced-by-sami-zayn-trial|archive-date=January 21, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> On that ''SmackDown'', a contract signing for a championship match between Reigns and Kevin Owens at the [[Royal Rumble (2023)|Royal Rumble]] was held, however, Owens attacked all members of The Bloodline, including performing a pop-up powerbomb on Reigns through a table, and signed the contract. Zayn, who had been backstage preparing for The Bloodline's departure, ran out to reprimand Owens for his actions and chased after him, however, Owens retreated into the crowd. As The Bloodline tended to Reigns, he saw Zayn holding the contract thinking that Zayn had a hand in the ambush.<ref name="SmackDown01202023">{{cite news |last1=Keller |first1=Wade |title=1/20 WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS: Keller's report on Reigns-Owens contract signing, Drew & Sheamus vs. Raiders, Brawling Brutes vs. Imperium |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/20/1-20-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-reigns-owens-contract-signing-drew-sheamus-vs-raiders-brawling-brutes-vs-imperium/ |access-date=January 20, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |date=January 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129221126/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/20/1-20-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-reigns-owens-contract-signing-drew-sheamus-vs-raiders-brawling-brutes-vs-imperium/|archive-date=January 29, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
On the January 16 episode of ''Raw'', [[Bobby Lashley]] won a six-man [[elimination match]] to earn a [[WWE United States Championship|United States Championship]] match against [[Austin Theory]] at "Raw is XXX".<ref name="Raw01162023"/> On the day of the event, the stipulation was changed to a [[No Disqualification match]].<ref name="commercial-free-hour"/>
At Survivor Series: WarGames, [[Damage CTRL]] ([[Bayley (wrestler)|Bayley]], [[Dakota Kai]], and [[Iyo Sky]]) took part in a [[WarGames match]], where they lost to [[Becky Lynch]]'s team.<ref name="SSeries2022">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=11/26 WWE Survivor Series Results: Keller's report with analysis and star ratings of War Games, Seth vs. Lashley vs. Theory, Rousey vs. Shotzi, more|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/11/26/11-16-wwe-survivor-series-results-kellers-report-with-analysis-and-star-ratings-of-war-games-seth-vs-lashley-vs-theory-rousey-vs-shotzi-more/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=November 26, 2022|access-date=November 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127212832/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/11/26/11-16-wwe-survivor-series-results-kellers-report-with-analysis-and-star-ratings-of-war-games-seth-vs-lashley-vs-theory-rousey-vs-shotzi-more/|archive-date=November 27, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> Over the next few weeks, Kai and Sky continued targeting Lynch<ref name="Raw11282022">{{cite news|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Kevin Owens ends friendship with Sami Zayn, beats Jey Uso in main event|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-kevin-owens-ends-friendship-with-sami-zayn-beats-jey-uso-in-main-event/live/|access-date=December 5, 2022|work=[[CBSSports]]|date=November 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129205250/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-kevin-owens-ends-friendship-with-sami-zayn-beats-jey-uso-in-main-event/live/|archive-date=November 29, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Raw12052022">{{cite news|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Alexa Bliss and Bayley punch tickets to No. 1 contender's match|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-alexa-bliss-and-bayley-punch-tickets-to-no-1-contenders-match/live/|access-date=December 6, 2022|work=[[CBSSports]]|date=December 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206103942/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-alexa-bliss-and-bayley-punch-tickets-to-no-1-contenders-match/live/|archive-date=December 6, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> until the December 12, 2022, episode of ''Raw'', where Lynch sent them retreating before Bayley's match.<ref name="Raw12122022">{{cite news|last=Keller|first=Wade|date=December 12, 2022|title=12/12 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller's report on Seth Rollins vs. Bobby Lashley for U.S. Title shot, Bayley vs. Bliss, LeRae vs. Sky|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/12/12/12-12-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-seth-rollins-vs-bobby-lashley-for-u-s-title-bayley-vs-bliss-lerae-vs-sky/|access-date=December 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226144707/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/12/12/12-12-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-seth-rollins-vs-bobby-lashley-for-u-s-title-bayley-vs-bliss-lerae-vs-sky/|archive-date=December 26, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> The following week, Bayley defeated Lynch with the distraction of Kai and Sky.<ref name="Raw12192022">{{cite news|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=12/19 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller's report on Becky vs. Bayley, Street Profits vs. Priest & Balor, Dexter vs. Miz in ladder match|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/12/19/12-19-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-becky-vs-bayley-street-profits-vs-priest-balor-dexter-vs-miz-in-ladder-match/|access-date=December 27, 2022|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=December 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221220163315/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/12/19/12-19-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-becky-vs-bayley-street-profits-vs-priest-balor-dexter-vs-miz-in-ladder-match/|archive-date=December 20, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> On the January 2, 2023, episode, Bayley cost Lynch a win in a tag team match.<ref name="Raw01022023">{{cite news|last=Keller|first=Wade|date=January 2, 2023|title=1/2 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller's report on Seth Rollins vs. Austin Theory, Bianca Belair vs. Alexa Bliss|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/02/1-2-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-seth-rollins-vs-austin-theory-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss/|access-date=January 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103164033/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/02/1-2-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-seth-rollins-vs-austin-theory-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss/|archive-date=January 3, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Two weeks later, Lynch claimed Bayley always had to hide behind Kai and Sky and goaded Bayley into accepting a [[Steel Cage match]] against her at "Raw is XXX".<ref name="Raw01162023"/>
== Event ==
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"Raw is XXX" opened with Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart welcoming everyone to the event, after which, Hogan hyped up the crowd with his catchphrase. A video package was then shown, highlighting several moments from ''Raw''{{'}}s history over the last 30 years.<ref name="RawIsXXX"/>
Next, The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, and special counsel [[Paul Heyman]]) held a trial for honorary member Sami Zayn due to his actions on the previous episode of ''SmackDown''. Heyman presented evidence that framed Zayn as if he had been conspiring against Reigns. Zayn was taken aback by Heyman, as Heyman had shown Zayn support for the last several months, and a disheartened Zayn claimed that he had no defense against Heyman's betrayal. An enraged Reigns then reprimanded Zayn for not defending himself and then ordered Sikoa to take him out. As Sikoa attempted to strike Zayn, Jey intervened and stated that although he originally did not trust Zayn, he gathered his own evidence in defense of Zayn, which showed Zayn's selflessness and loyalty to The Bloodline. Reigns declared that Zayn was not guilty for the time being and that his next test of loyalty would come at the Royal Rumble that Saturday.<ref name="RawIsXXX"/>
After that, The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso), accompanied by Sami Zayn, defended the Raw Tag Team Championship against The Judgment Day (represented by Damian Priest and Dominik Mysterio), accompanied by [[Finn Bálor]] and [[Rhea Ripley]]. During the match, Bálor attacked Jey, who was on the top rope. The referee caught Bálor and ejected him from ringside. Jimmy then performed a diving plancha on Priest outside the ring. As Jimmy brought Priest back in the ring, Jimmy injured his own knee, rendering him unable to continue the match. WWE official Adam Pearce stated that if Jimmy could not continue, then The Usos would forfeit the match and their championship. Zayn intervened and pleaded with Pearce to allow him to wrestle in Jimmy's place and Pearce complied. At one point, Ripley distracted the referee, allowing Priest to perform South of Heaven on Zayn for a nearfall. In the climax, Zayn made a blind tag, and Jey performed a [[superkick]] on Mysterio. Jey and Zayn then performed the [[Professional wrestling double-team maneuvers#Death drop|1D]] on Mysterio and Zayn pinned him to retain the titles for The Usos.<ref name="RawIsXXX"/>
In a backstage segment, [[John "Bradshaw" Layfield]] (JBL) and [[Baron Corbin]] attempted to enter a poker tournament featuring various current wrestlers and WWE Hall of Famers and veterans, only for The Godfather to prevent them from doing so. After JBL spoke to the owner running the tournament, which was revealed to be JBL's former [[Acolytes Protection Agency|APA]] tag team partner Ron Simmons, Corbin and JBL bribed Simmons and Godfather to allow them to enter the tournament.<ref name="RawIsXXX"/>
[[File:Damien Sandow Pedigreed by HHH.jpg|thumb|left|220px|[[D-Generation X]] reunited during the show]]
Following that, an in-ring segment occurred where SmackDown's [[LA Knight]] spoke about his upcoming match against [[Bray Wyatt]] at the Royal Rumble. He was interrupted by The Undertaker, who rode out on his motorcycle in his "American Badass" gimmick. Knight then threatened The Undertaker, however, Knight backed off and requested Undertaker to watch his Royal Rumble match. Wyatt then came out. Undertaker feigned performing a chokeslam on Knight only to  shove Knight towards Wyatt, with Wyatt performing a Sister Abigail on Knight. Undertaker then whispered something to Wyatt and then rode off backstage on his motorcycle.<ref name="RawIsXXX"/>
In another backstage segment, Diamond Dallas Page won a round of poker that involved Alundra Blayze, Baron Corbin, and [[Alpha Academy]] ([[Chad Gable]] and [[Otis (wrestler)|Otis]]). Also, Corbin picked up Blayze's [[WWE Women's Championship (1956–2010)|WWE Women's Championship]] belt (a reference to an episode of ''[[WCW Monday Nitro]]'' from December 1995, where Blayze discarded the title in the trash).<ref name="RawIsXXX"/>
Next, Becky Lynch was supposed to face Damage CTRL's leader, Bayley, in a Steel Cage match. However, during Lynch's entrance, Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky ambushed her from behind. Kai, Sky, and Bayley then brought Lynch inside the cage and Kai locked the door with a chain and a padlock. Sky then performed a moonsault on Lynch. WWE official Adam Pearce then came out to restore order and cut the chain using a bolt cutter. Lynch was unable to compete, thus the match was called off.<ref name="RawIsXXX"/>
[[File:Austin Theory - WWE Live Birmingham April 2023 (cropped).jpg|thumb|140px|[[Austin Theory]] defended his [[WWE United States Championship|United States Championship]] against [[Bobby Lashley]] in a [[No Disqualification match]] in the main event]]
Next, [[D-Generation X]] (DX) (Triple H, Shawn Michaels, X-Pac, and "Road Dogg" Jesse James), along with Kurt Angle, came out. DX were confused as to why Angle was there and Angle said that he always wanted to be a member of the group. They were then interrupted by SmackDown's [[Imperium (professional wrestling)|Imperium]] ([[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Champion]] [[Gunther (wrestler)|Gunther]], [[Ludwig Kaiser]], and [[Giovanni Vinci]]), who claimed that DX was making a mockery of professional wrestling. Gunther threatened to kick DX out of the ring unless they did something about it, however, none of DX stepped up as they were "retired" and "old". Triple H then stated that Angle would fight, however, Angle refused. This led to [[Seth "Freakin" Rollins]] and [[The Street Profits]] (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) coming out to face Imperium in a [[six-man tag team match]]. Teddy Long then came out to formally announce the match and Angle then removed his DX shirt to reveal a referee shirt and thus was appointed as the [[special guest referee]]. In the end, Ford performed a top rope [[frog splash]] on Vinci, and then Rollins followed up with [[Stomp (professional wrestling)|The Stomp]] on Vinci to win the match.<ref name="RawIsXXX"/>
[[File:Brock Lesnar in March 2015.jpg|thumb|left|140px|After a two-month hiatus, [[Brock Lesnar]] made his return during the main event to continue a feud with [[Bobby Lashley]].]]
Another backstage segment of the poker tournament occurred where Corbin picked up a win against Ted DiBiase, after which a frustrated DiBiase walked off. Corbin and JBL collected their earnings, however, Mike "IRS" Rotunda appeared and reminded them to pay their taxes. IRS placed the winnings in a briefcase and handed Corbin a single $100 note, which IRS claimed was due to "after tax". Ron Simmons then appeared and proclaimed his "DAMN" catchphrase.<ref name="RawIsXXX"/>
Following that, Bobby Lashley was interviewed backstage about his United States Championship match against Austin Theory in the main event. [[Montel Vontavious Porter|MVP]] appeared to offer his and [[Omos]]' assistance and stated that they should celebrate when Lashley wins the title. Lashley refused MVP and stated he would handle his own business.<ref name="RawIsXXX"/>
Next, Ric Flair appeared on stage and introduced his daughter, [[SmackDown Women's Champion]] [[Charlotte Flair]]. Charlotte stated the women's wrestling revolution began on ''Raw'' several years ago and although she was SmackDown's champion, Raw was her home. [[Raw Women's Champion]] [[Bianca Belair]] then came out and stated that ''Raw'' was now her show. They were interrupted by [[Sonya Deville]], who had been feuding with Charlotte on ''SmackDown''. This led to a match between Belair and Deville, which Belair won after performing the [[Facebuster#Argentine facebuster|Kiss of Death]] on Deville. Following the match, Belair addressed her upcoming title defense against [[Alexa Bliss]] at the Royal Rumble and stated that she would leave the event as champion. Bliss then appeared on the TitanTron and stated that she would win the Raw Women's Championship at the Royal Rumble.<ref name="RawIsXXX"/>
After that, [[The Miz]] came out and was unpleased that none of his notable moments from ''Raw''{{'}}s history were being celebrated that night. After Miz bragged about his accolades, Kevin Owens appeared and performed a Stunner on Miz. Owens then addressed his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match against Roman Reigns coming up at the Royal Rumble and stated that he would do everything it took to win the title. Miz then stumbled to his feet only for Owens to perform another Stunner on him.<ref name="RawIsXXX"/>
To close the show was the main event, in which Austin Theory defended the United States Championship against Bobby Lashley in a No Disqualification match. In the closing moments, after Lashley put Theory through a table, [[Brock Lesnar]] made a surprise return in his first appearance since his match against Lashley at [[Crown Jewel (2022)|Crown Jewel]] in November 2022. Lesnar performed an [[F-5 (professional wrestling)|F-5]] on Lashley and then  an F-5 on Theory on top of Lashley, allowing Theory to pin Lashley and retain the title.<ref name="RawIsXXX"/>
==Reception==
WWE reported that "Raw is XXX" set a financial record for the company. It was the highest-grossing gate in ''Raw''{{'}}s history for episodes held in the United States. The exact financial amount was not revealed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/wwe-raw-30th-anniversary-draws-highest-domestic-gate-in-show-history|title=WWE Raw 30th anniversary draws highest domestic gate in show history|date=January 24, 2023|last=Currier|first=Joseph|work=[[Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online]]|access-date=January 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124154727/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/wwe-raw-30th-anniversary-draws-highest-domestic-gate-in-show-history|archive-date=January 24, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> WWE also claimed a sellout attendance of 16,957.<ref name="attendance"/> The event also drew the highest ratings and viewership for ''Raw'' since 2020, with a 0.70 rating in the 18–49 demographic and 2.344 million viewers. It was also the number one ranked show for the night on both broadcast and cable television.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-raw-xxx-rating-audience-hit-highest-points-since-2020/|title=WWE Raw XXX Rating, Audience Hit Highest Points Since 2020|date=January 24, 2023|last=Thomas|first=Jeremy|work=[[411Mania]]|access-date=January 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124231431/https://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-raw-xxx-rating-audience-hit-highest-points-since-2020/|archive-date=January 24, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Aftermath==
Following the event, it was reported that the reason the Steel Cage match between Becky Lynch and Bayley was called off was due to The Bloodline trial segment running much longer than intended. Some other segments were also cut short due to this, but the Steel Cage match was affected the most. There was an option to still do the match, however, it would have only lasted about two minutes, so WWE decided to instead call off the match and set up an angle for a future match between the two women.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/details-why-cage-match-wwe-raw-xxx-cut-short/|title=Details On Why Cage Match On WWE Raw XXX Was Cut Short, Original Plan|date=January 23, 2023|last=Thomas|first=Jeremy|work=[[411Mania]]|access-date=January 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124035709/https://411mania.com/wrestling/details-why-cage-match-wwe-raw-xxx-cut-short/|archive-date=January 24, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> At the Royal Rumble, Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, and Iyo Sky) and Becky Lynch entered the women's [[Royal Rumble match]]. Although Lynch eliminated Kai and Sky, Bayley eliminated Lynch, who was eliminated immediately afterwards. Following this, a brawl ensued between Lynch and Damage CTRL which spilled out of the ring and into the crowd.<ref name="RR2023">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=1/28 WWE ROYAL RUMBLE PLE RESULTS: Keller's detailed report and analysis including Reigns vs. Owens, Pitch Black match, Belair vs. Bliss|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/28/1-28-wwe-royal-rumble-ple-report-kellers-detailed-results-and-analysis-including-reigns-vs-owens-pitch-black-match-belair-vs-bliss/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=January 28, 2023|access-date=January 29, 2023|archive-date=January 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129182250/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/28/1-28-wwe-royal-rumble-ple-report-kellers-detailed-results-and-analysis-including-reigns-vs-owens-pitch-black-match-belair-vs-bliss/|url-status=live}}</ref> Lynch then goaded Bayley on the following episode of ''Raw'' into facing her in their initial Steel Cage match. Bayley refused, however, she was forced to accept due as Lynch threatened to injure Kai's leg with a chair. The Steel Cage match was subsequently rescheduled for the February 6 episode,<ref name="Raw01302023">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|date=January 30, 2023|title=1/30 WWE Monday Night Raw Results: Keller's report on Cody celebrating Rumble win, Ripley declares WM choice, Gargano vs. Corbin and Seth vs. Gable|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/30/1-23-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-cody-celebrating-rumble-win-ripley-declares-wm-choice-gargano-vs-corbin-and-seth-vs-gable/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201065831/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/30/1-23-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-cody-celebrating-rumble-win-ripley-declares-wm-choice-gargano-vs-corbin-and-seth-vs-gable/|archive-date=February 1, 2023|access-date=January 30, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|url-status=live}}</ref> where a returning [[Lita (wrestler)|Lita]] fended off interference from Kai and Sky, and assisted Lynch in defeating Bayley.<ref name="Raw02062023">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=2/6 WWE Monday Night Raw Results: Keller's report on Bayley vs. Becky Lynch in a cage, Elias vs. Ford in EC Qualifier, Michin vs. Carmella vs. LeRae vs. Niven, Lesnar appears|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/02/06/2-6-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-bayley-vs-becky-lynch-in-a-cage-elias-vs-ford-in-ec-qualifier-michin-vs-carmella-vs-lerae-vs-niven-lesnar-appears/|date=February 6, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=February 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208110824/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/02/06/2-6-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-bayley-vs-becky-lynch-in-a-cage-elias-vs-ford-in-ec-qualifier-michin-vs-carmella-vs-lerae-vs-niven-lesnar-appears/|archive-date=February 8, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> After another [[WWE Hall of Fame]]r, [[Trish Stratus]], helped Lynch and Lita defeated Kai and Sky for the [[WWE Women's Tag Team Championship]] on the February 27 episode,<ref name="Raw02272023">{{cite web|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=WWE Raw results, recap, highlights: Trish Stratus returns to help Becky Lynch and Lita win women's tag titles|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-highlights-trish-stratus-returns-to-help-becky-lynch-and-lita-win-womens-tag-titles/live/|work=[[CBSSports]]|date=February 27, 2023|access-date=February 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228115539/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-highlights-trish-stratus-returns-to-help-becky-lynch-and-lita-win-womens-tag-titles/live/|archive-date=February 28, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> a [[six-woman tag team match]] pitting Lynch, Lita, and Stratus against Damage CTRL was scheduled for [[WrestleMania 39]].<ref name="Raw03062023">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=3/6 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller's report on John Cena's return, Seth invites Logan Paul, Jey-Sami, Belair-Carmella|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/03/06/3-6-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-john-cenas-return-seth-invites-logan-paul-jey-sami-belair-carmella/|date=March 6, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=March 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307113207/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/03/06/3-6-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-john-cenas-return-seth-invites-logan-paul-jey-sami-belair-carmella/|archive-date=March 7, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
On the following episode of ''SmackDown'', Brock Lesnar attacked Bobby Lashley once again and declared his participation for the men's Royal Rumble match.<ref name="SmackDown01272023">{{cite news |last1=Mahjouri |first1=Shakiel |title=WWE SmackDown results: Kevin Owens outplays The Bloodline again, Brock Lesnar ready for Royal Rumble |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-kevin-owens-outplays-the-bloodline-again-brock-lesnar-ready-for-royal-rumble/live/ |access-date=January 29, 2023 |work=[[CBSSports]] |date=January 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129175245/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-kevin-owens-outplays-the-bloodline-again-brock-lesnar-ready-for-royal-rumble/live/ |archive-date=January 29, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> At the event, Lashley eliminated Lesnar, after which, Lesnar threw a tantrum at ringside and attacked a referee before leaving.<ref name="RR2023"/> On the February 6 episode of ''Raw'', Lesnar appeared with a match contract and challenged Lashley to another match at [[Elimination Chamber (2023)|Elimination Chamber]]. Lashley stated that he would give him an answer after reviewing the contract. This prompted Lesnar to attack Lashley with two F-5s.<ref name="Raw02062023"/> An official contract signing for their match took place the following week, and after Lashley took out Lesnar, he signed the contract to make the match official.<ref name="Raw02132023">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/02/13/2-13-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-miz-vs-boogs-lesnar-lashley-contract-signing-seth-on-miz-tv/|title=2/13 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller's report on Miz vs. Boogs, Lesnar-Lashley contract signing, Seth on Miz TV|date=February 13, 2023|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=February 13, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214152455/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/02/13/2-13-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-miz-vs-boogs-lesnar-lashley-contract-signing-seth-on-miz-tv/|archive-date=February 14, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
During the Royal Rumble pre-show, Roman Reigns ordered Sami Zayn to accompany him for his title defense against Kevin Owens. In the main event, Reigns defeated Owens to retain the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Following the match, The Bloodline handcuffed Owens to the ring ropes and assaulted Owens as a conflicted Zayn watched on. Reigns then attempted to attack Owens with a chair only for Zayn to intervene. Zayn then pleaded with Reigns not to attack Owens as such an attack was beneath Reigns' status. Reigns then ordered Zayn to attack Owens with the chair. After Reigns berated Zayn, Zayn turned on Reigns and struck him with the chair. Zayn apologized to a confused Jey Uso, and Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa then attacked Zayn. An emotionally distraught Jey, who had taken a liking to Zayn, left the ring as the rest of The Bloodline continued their assault on Zayn before leaving Zayn and Owens lying in the ring.<ref name="RR2023"/> On the following episode of ''SmackDown'', as Reigns tried to address the events from the Royal Rumble, Zayn attacked Reigns from behind and stated that he initially did not want anything from Reigns, however, Zayn then stated that he now wanted the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Since Jey was absent from the episode, Jimmy and Sikoa then attacked Zayn and Reigns accepted his challenge, stating that since Zayn hurt his family, he would hurt Zayn in front of his own family in Montreal at Elimination Chamber.<ref name="SmackDown02032023">{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=2/3 WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS: Keller's report on Reigns addressing Bloodline, Baszler vs. Vega vs. Natalya vs. Shotzi for Chamber slot, Charlotte vs. Deville|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/02/03/2-3-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-reigns-addressing-bloodline-baszler-vs-vega-vs-natalya-vs-shotzi-for-chamber-slot-charlotte-vs-deville/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=February 3, 2023|access-date=February 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204084452/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/02/03/2-3-wwe-smackdown-results-kellers-report-on-reigns-addressing-bloodline-baszler-vs-vega-vs-natalya-vs-shotzi-for-chamber-slot-charlotte-vs-deville/|archive-date=February 4, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
This event turned out to be the final time Bray Wyatt appeared on WWE Raw. He wrestled his final televised match at the 2023 Royal Rumble in a Mountain Dew Pitch Black match, against LA Knight, and was victorious. The following month, Wyatt took a hiatus due to contracting COVID-19 (unspecified illness at that time), which exacerbated his heart issues. Although, as of August 19, he was shown to have gotten back in shape and was closing in on a WWE return, he died on the 24th from a heart attack at the age of 36. WWE presented a special tribute show on Smackdown to him and Terry Funk, who died the day prior to Wyatt.
== Results ==
{{Pro wrestling results table
|times  = <ref name="RawIsXXX">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=1/23 WWE Raw XXX results: Powell's live review of Austin Theory vs. Bobby Lashley in a No DQ match for the U.S. Title, The Usos vs. Dominik Mysterio and Damian Priest for the Raw Tag Team Titles, Becky Lynch vs. Bayley in a cage match, Sami Zay goes to Tribal Court, legends return, the brand's final push for the Royal Rumble|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/23/1-23-wwe-raw-xxx-results-powells-live-review-of-austin-theory-vs-bobby-lashley-in-a-no-dq-match-for-the-u-s-title-the-usos-vs-dominik-mysterio-and-damian-priest-for-the-raw-tag-team-titles-bec/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 23, 2023|access-date=January 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124085113/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/01/23/1-23-wwe-raw-xxx-results-powells-live-review-of-austin-theory-vs-bobby-lashley-in-a-no-dq-match-for-the-u-s-title-the-usos-vs-dominik-mysterio-and-damian-priest-for-the-raw-tag-team-titles-bec/|archive-date=January 24, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
|match1 = [[Jey Uso]] (c) and [[Sami Zayn]]{{efn|The match started with [[The Usos]] (Jey Uso and [[Jimmy Uso]]) defending the championship; however, Jimmy suffered a (storyline) injury midway through the match and was deemed unable to continue. WWE official [[Adam Pearce]] allowed [[Sami Zayn]] to take Jimmy's place in the match so that The Usos would not forfeit the match and their championship.}} defeated [[The Judgment Day]] ([[Damian Priest]] and [[Dominik Mysterio]]) (with [[Finn Bálor]] and [[Rhea Ripley]]) by [[pinfall]]
|stip1 = [[Tag team match]] for the [[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship]]<ref name="XXXresults">{{cite web|title=Raw results, Jan. 23, 2023: Brock Lesnar returns to send a message to Bobby Lashley!|url=https://www.wwe.com/2023-01-23|date=January 23, 2023|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=January 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124080929/https://www.wwe.com/2023-01-23|archive-date=January 24, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
|time1  = 14:05
|match2 = [[Seth "Freakin" Rollins]] and [[The Street Profits]] ([[Angelo Dawkins]] and [[Montez Ford]]) defeated [[Imperium (professional wrestling)|Imperium]] ([[Gunther (wrestler)|Gunther]], [[Giovanni Vinci]], and [[Ludwig Kaiser]]) by [[pinfall]]
|stip2  = [[Six-man tag team match]]<ref name="XXXresults"/><br>{{small| with [[Kurt Angle]] as the [[special guest referee]]}}.
|time2  = 13:05
|match3 = [[Bianca Belair]] defeated [[Sonya Deville]] by [[pinfall]]
|stip3  = [[Singles match (professional wrestling)|Singles match]]<ref name="XXXresults"/>
|time3  = 8:25
|match4 = [[Austin Theory]] (c) defeated [[Bobby Lashley]] by [[pinfall]]
|stip4  = [[No Disqualification match]] for the [[WWE United States Championship]]<ref name="XXXresults"/>
|time4  = 14:20
}}
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==See also==
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*[[List of WWE Raw special episodes]]
==References==
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