In-Ring Segment: Cody Rhodes
Rhodes grabs a mic, and Paul Heyman interrupts him on the ‘Tron before he can get out his line. Heyman is wearing a neck brace and holding the WWE and Universal Championships. Rhodes asks Heyman where he is. Heyman says in the arena. Rhodes asks Heyman to come to the ring. Heyman won’t because he was attacked by Kevin Owens. Heyman tells Rhodes in no uncertain terms that he can’t beat Roman Reigns. Hypothetically if Rhodes were to beat Reigns for the championships, what would Rhodes’ life be after that?
Rhodes can’t handle the pressure because he doesn’t have Paul Heyman. Heyman goes on to list all the different commitments the champion has. Is Rhodes willing to sacrifice his relationship with his family for that? Heyman says he knows what Rhodes is thinking. He thinks Heyman will make a vile comment about Reigns being able to keep Rhodes’ wife warm.
Check out last week’s coverage: WWE Raw Results (2/13/23)
Still can't believe what @HeymanHustle just said to @CodyRhodes on #WWERaw… pic.twitter.com/TWh9zxpk76
— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2023
He would never do that. Reigns is a happily married man. But Heyman isn’t. Rhodes says Reigns is great, but he’s seen this movie before. Do not send Heyman again. They have never come face-to-face, but it’s inevitable Rhodes will say now what he will say to Reigns’ face. Reigns is great, but at WrestleMania, he will finish his story.
Asuka vs. Nikki Cross
As soon as the bell rings, Bianca Belair’s music hits. Belair skips to ringside. Asuka looks on with a Cheshire grin. Cross ducks a kick from Asuka. Cross slams Asuka down by her hair. Asuka lands a flurry of strikes. Cross counters a suplex from Asuka by setting her down on the apron. Cross and Asuka fight on the apron. Pop-up knee by Asuka. Asuka tries a kick but Cross ducks. Asuka’s foot slams into the ring apron. Cross lands an inverted DDT on the apron.
#WWERaw Women's Champion @BiancaBelairWWE is here to keep a close eye on @WWEAsuka! pic.twitter.com/us3Ke8BLQB
— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2023
Check out last week’s coverage: WWE Raw Results (2/13/23)
After the break, Cross works over Asuka. Asuka catches Cross with a dropkick off the second rope. Asuka lands multiple German suplexes, the last of which into a hold. Cross kicks out. Cross rolls out to the apron as Belair watches on. Asuka tries a baseball slide, but Cross traps her in the ring skirt. Cross unloads on Asuka before sending her back into the ring. Cross goes up top.
Asuka cuts her off. Asuka DDTs Cross off the second rope! Cross kicks out! Asuka and Cross trade stikes. Asuka gets to her feet and lands a few stiff kicks to Cross’ chest. Cross begs for more. Asuka misses a head kick. After a series of counters Cross hits a modified Michinoku Driver for a near fall. Cross screams in anger. Asuka traps Cross in the Asuka Lock 2. Cross submits.
Winner- Asuka
Check out last week’s coverage: WWE Elimination Chamber Results (2/18/23)
After the match, Belair gets in the ring and holds up the Raw Women’s Championship. Asuka laughs and spews blue liquid from her mouth. Belair looks on in horror.
BREAKING: @TheGiantOmos is issuing a challenge to face @BrockLesnar at #WrestleMania!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/B9ltRWSdRG
— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2023
Backstage, Carmella says she will make Belair’s match at WrestleMania against Asuka easy. She owes Asuka a receipt. Seth Rollins walks in and says this is the second time Logan Paul has stopped him from reaching his goals. He’s going to end Logan Paul. But since Paul isn’t here tonight, he will take it out on The Miz.
The Miz vs. Seth “Freakin” Rollins
Rollins and Miz fight outside the ring. Rollins sends Miz into the barricade before sending him back into the ring. Miz gets to his feet. Rollins sends Miz out of the ring again. Baseball slide by Rollins. Miz is sent flying over the announce desk. Rollins collects Miz and brings him back into the ring. Miz surprises Rollins with a basement DDT.
After the break, Miz continues his assault. Rollins fires up and lands a few strikes. Rollins eventually lands the Stomp. The crowd begs Rollins to do it one more time. The referee tries to convince Rollins not to do it again. Rollins pushes the referee out of the way and Stomps Miz yet again. The referee calls for the bell. He’s stopping the match.
Winner- Seth Rollins
