WWE Monday Night Raw Results: Cody Rhodes Delivers Expletive-Laden Response To The Rock
We have just three more episodes of WWE Monday Night Raw left before WrestleMania 40, and this is one of them.
Tonight's episode of Raw will feature three tag team title qualifiers and a grudge match that may get settled tonight. We'll also get to see how Cody Rhodes will respond after The Rock threatened to give a weight belt to Cody's mother covered in her son's blood.
How will "The American Nightmare" fire back at The Bloodline's "Final Boss?"
As for those tag team qualifiers, we'll get to see Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa of DIY collide with The Creed Brothers. Former WWE Champion Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods of The New Day will team up to take on Otis and Akira Tozawa of Alpha Academy. Also on tap for the qualifiers will be R-Truth and The Miz vs. Indus Sher.
Then there's another grudge match in the heated rivalry between Becky Lynch and Nia Jax. Becky has been trying to stay focused on her Women's World Championship match at WrestleMania 40 against titleholder Rhea Ripley, but Nia has been a thorn in her side. Can Becky silence Nia going into "The Granddaddy of Them All?"
Fans have been waiting to see whether or not Andrade will be joining his friend Dominik Mysterio in The Judgment Day. Could we get an answer tonight?
WWE Raw will begin at 8 p.m. ET. Keep refreshing this page for live results and video highlights.
WWE Raw Results (March 18, 2024)
WWE Raw began with a look at Cody Rhodes' arrival at the PNC Arena with his dog, Pharaoh. DIY and The Creed Brothers were also shown arriving to the venue.
We head inside the arena and Jey Uso is out. He asked where Jimmy Uso was hiding since he knows The Bloodline is in the building. Jimmy and Solo Sikoa appeared from the crowd.
Jey and Jimmy had a staredown inside the ring. A perfectly timed, "Call Rikishi" sign appeared.
Jey admitted he misses Jimmy despite everything they've been through. Jimmy said he never left, and he's been protecting Jey even today. Jimmy took credit for all of Jey's accomplishments.
Jey said Jimmy is wrong. He said the biggest moment of his career will be when he knocks the "Yeet" out of Jimmy's ass. Jey then popped Jimmy with a punch, but Jimmy attacked his brother off the distraction from Sikoa.
Cody Rhodes saved Jey from the beatdown and hit the Cody Cutter on Solo.
A video package aired hyping up Becky vs. Nia. The camera cut to a look at Becky arriving.
Adam Pearce was on the phone arguing with SmackDown GM Nick Aldis. Paul Heyman interrupted and told Pearce that Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa appeared on their own accord. He claimed Jimmy and Solo are out of the arena as a direct order from Roman Reigns. Paul said when he's done with his business tonight, it'll catch people off guard.
DIY vs. The Creed Brothers
Julius went for an Ankle Lock on Ciampa, but Tommaso reached the bottom rope. DIY hit planchas on The Creed Brothers on the outside going into a commercial break.
Brutus landed a Northern Lights Suplex on Ciampa while having a pin on Gargano, but could only get a two-count. Julius lifted Ciampa for a suplex off the ground.
The Creed Brothers went for Brutus Ball on Ciampa, but Gargano stopped it. Brutus sent Ciampa flying over the announce table.
Gargano hit a slingshot spear on Julius for a two-count. Ciampa was tagged back in and Gargano landed a suicide dive on Brutus. Ciampa went for White Noise off the second rope and hit it for another near fall.
Ciampa and Julius were trading heavy strikes to the delight of the crowd in Raleigh. Julius locked in the Ankle Lock, but cut off Gargano and landed a Powerbomb. Julius went right back to the Ankle Lock, but Ciampa turned it around into the Sicilian Stretch. The Creed Brothers lifted up DIY and threw them at each other.
The Creed Brothers went for Brutus Ball, but Ciampa turned it into a pin. Gargano got Brutus out of the ring and kicked Julius, allowing Ciampa to score the pin.
Winners: DIY
Backstage, Andrade was with Dominik Mysterio and the rest of The Judgment Day. Rhea said if Andrade continues to prove himself, then he may be extended an invitation to join the faction. Damian Priest criticized JD McDonagh for not running the table at the Intercontinental Championship gauntlet match last week. Rhea said Dom will make things right by defeating Ricochet.
Katana Chance & Kayden Carter vs. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell
Chance hurt her knee off a backdrop attempt from Indi. Candice tagged in and LeRae sent Chance's leg crashing into the post. She locked in a submission on Katana to force the tap.
Winners: Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell
A recap of The Rock's concert at this past Friday's SmackDown show aired.
Cody Rhodes was walking backstage and he will be addressing The Rock's personal message to his mother after the ad break.
The fireflies are out in honor of the new Bray Wyatt documentary set to become available on the Peacock streaming service on April 1.
Cody is out and he looks like he means business.
Cody Rhodes said he doesn't think The Rock is a heel, he thinks he's an asshole. Cody said "The People's Champion" cried to the TKO Group Holdings brass when things didn't go his way for WrestleMania 40.
Cody called The Rock a "whiny b*tch." Rhodes admitted he doesn't know if he'll finish his story, but questioned if The Rock will have "little d*** syndrome" when the bell rings on night one of WrestleMania. Rhodes then called The Rock Roman Reigns' "little side chick."
Paul Heyman then made his way out to speak to Cody. Heyman admitted the last time he shared the ring with Cody, he had a plan that failed and he apologized. Heyman said if Cody shows up to Friday Night SmackDown, Roman will show up alone with the exception of Paul.
Heyman said there's one crucial point to make. Cody said he'll go full Homelander if Heyman doesn't make his point quick. Paul said if Roman shows up alone on SmackDown, then Cody has to be alone as well. Cody and Paul shook hands to end the segment.
Backstage, Nia Jax vowed to be the last woman standing against Becky Lynch tonight.
Jey Uso warned Cody not to go to SmackDown alone. He said The Bloodline won't be alone despite Heyman's claim.
Ricochet vs. Dominik Mysterio
Ricochet hit a corkscrew plancha on Dom. JD interfered and distracted Ricochet, allowing Dom to hit a baseball slide before the break.
Richocet ducked a 619 attempt from Dom. He then hit Recoil for the three-count.
Winner: Ricochet
After the match, JD tried to attacked Ricochet, but couldn't get him.
Sami Zayn said Chad Gable gave a great effort in their gauntlet match last week. They ended up arguing about who needed to face GUNTHER at WrestleMania more. Gable said he doesn't think Sami can beat "The Ring General."
Raw General Manager Adam Pearce was in the ring to host the official contract signing for GUNTHER vs. Sami Zayn.
GUNTHER said Sami is dressed about as well as the "bums" inside the PNC Arena. Sami said a lot of people haven't believed in him throughout his career, but he always proves the doubters wrong.
Sami signed the contract. GUNTHER said Sami should listen to Chad Gable. He claimed the WWE Universe doesn't even believe Sami can take the IC title from him. GUNTHER signed the contract to make things official.
Before GUNTHER left the ring, Sami said the IC champion is staring at the man who will take his championship at WrestleMania.
R-Truth and The Miz vs. Indus Sher
Truth immediately tagged in Miz. Veer landed an elbow on Miz. Miz took a big boot from Veer, and Truth went to work with the John Cena combo. He hit the Five Knuckle Shuffle, but couldn't get the AA.
Truth went for the STF, but Sanga broke it up. Sanga elbowed Truth, who was knocked out, but landed right on Veer for the pin.
Winners: Awesome Truth
Drew McIntyre is next up after the break.
Sami Zayn found Chad Gable and asked him why he doesn't think he can beat GUNTHER. Gable told Sami he needs to change his mentality to beat the reigning Intercontinental Champion. He said Sami's ability to scrape by in huge victories being the underdog won't be enough to beat GUNTHER.
McIntyre is out, but his entrance was interrupted by the World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins. Seth admitted to being the "spotlight junkie" McIntyre has been calling him. Drew vowed to take the World Heavyweight Championship from Rollins.
Drew said he will get the moment he's earned at WrestleMania XL. Rollins said McIntyre wants the spotlight just like he does. He said all he's had to hear is Drew complaining about not getting his moment at WrestleMania back in 2020. He said post-pandemic Drew fumbled the ball and he'll find out he's not as good as he thinks he is.
Becky had a brief backstage segment where she said she will defeat Nia Jax tonight.
The New Day vs. Alpha Academy
Tozawa hit a hurricanrana on Kofi. He then hit a suicide dive on both New Day members. Tozawa and Otis posed inside the ring going into the commercial break.
Otis caught Kofi and landed a powerslam. He then performed the Caterpillar for a near fall. Woods hit a tornado DDT on Tozawa. The two made their way to the top turnbuckle, where Woods was hit with a super hurricanrana. Tozawa hit his Senton, but Kofi broke up the pin.
Woods caught Tozawa in a spinning sitout powerbomb. Woods hit his tightrope elbow drop for the win.
Winners: The New Day
Liv Morgan let Becky know that Nia is all hers tonight.
Cody was walking Pharaoh backstage. He ran into Seth, who asked if "The American Nightmare" was indeed planning to go to SmackDown alone. Cody confirmed that was indeed his plan.
Becky Lynch vs. Nia Jax - Last Woman Standing Match
Becky hit a baseball slide on Nia. She then landed a forearm off the ring apron. Lynch went for the same move again, but Nia got out of the way. Jax lifted Becky and sent her crashing into the ring post and the barricade. The two traded shots going into the break.
Becky tried setting up a table, but Nia threw her back into the ring and threw a number of steel chairs into the squared circle. Becky hit her opponent with one of the chairs, but Jax put her through the chairs with a Samoan Drop.
Nia hit Becky with a series of shots with a kendo stick. Jax planted Lynch with a scoop slam on chairs. Becky then swung away with a kendo stick on Nia. Jax grabbed the steel steps and hit her opponent with it. Lynch dropped Nia with a DDT on the steps.
Nia put Becky onto a table and she went up a ladder, but Becky temporarily blinded her with a fire extinguisher. Nia put Becky through a table in the corner with a Samoan Drop. Nia hit the Annihilator, but Becky rolled out of the ring before the 10-count.
Becky put Nia through a table with the Manhandle Slam from the ring apron. Nia made it to her feet at the count of nine.
Becky went up the ladder and landed a leg drop on Jax through the announce table. Nia couldn't get up before the 10-count this time.
Winner: Becky Lynch
With Becky sitting at the center of the ring, Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley made her way out. The two had a face-to-face staredown to end the show.
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