WWE Raw live results: Liv Morgan vs. Becky Lynch steel cage title match
Date: May 27, 2024
Location: Enmarket Arena in Savannah, GA
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Show Recap —
There was a video recap of King and Queen of the Ring. The camera shot used for Gunther’s win over Randy Orton made sure not to show the botched pinfall. However, the announcers did acknowledge that Orton’s shoulder was up and that Triple H said the decision was final.
Liv Morgan and Becky Lynch were shown arriving at the arena.
Opening segment
Ludwig Kaiser introduced the new King of the Ring, Gunther. Gunther entered in a blue suit and he held the crown in his hands. The crowd chanted, “You suck,” and “We want Randy.”
Gunther said he beat Orton and was the rightful KOTR. He earned the opportunity to wrestle for the World Championship at SummerSlam.
Gunther admired that Damian Priest stepped up in the absence of Rhea Ripley. Gunther himself stepped up to raise the prestige of the Intercontinental Championship by becoming the greatest champion of all time. He also raised the prestige of KOTR. The world title also lacked prestige because the champion won it by taking a shortcut (MITB).
Damian Priest interrupted, flanked by Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh. Priest called Gunther’s crown “adorable.” Priest said Gunther proved nothing because we all saw that he did not beat Orton.
Priest admitted he cashed in to win the title but he was able to do that because he earned the briefcase by winning a ladder match. That’s how that works and has worked for years. Priest offered to teach Gunther a lesson about the business if he was confused.
Gunther said he’s been waiting for someone to teach him anything in the ring since he debuted. Gunther said Priest could lecture him before SummerSlam while he was the King, or after SummerSlam as the champion. Priest wasn’t sure what Gunther could teach him that he didn’t already know.
Drew McIntyre interrupted. The crowd chanted for CM Punk. McIntyre told Gunther that he would be the champion in less than three weeks. Gunther smiled and left the ring.
Priest told McIntyre that he wasn’t looking past him. McIntyre warned him that he was spreading himself too thin. Judgment Day has been screwing up a lot and they’ve gone to hell since Ripley left.
McIntyre said he would become a four-time champion. Priest was walking into a war zone in Scotland. The fans would break him mentally and McIntyre would take his title.
Priest laughed at his game plan. He wasn’t worried that the fans would boo him. He made a career of proving people wrong. He asked McIntyre if his wife would be there and asked her name. McIntyre was pissed and Priest laughed because he so easily got under his skin. Priest wondered if McIntyre would do something about it.
Braun Strowman interrupted. Strowman decided to do us a favour and enter for his match and finally end this segment. (We were past the 20-minute mark when Strowman entered.) McIntyre left.
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Braun Strowman defeated JD McDonagh (w/Finn Bálor) (9:31+)
Strowman dominated for the first few minutes until McDonagh clipped his knee and he fell into the ringpost. McDonagh chop-blocked him ahead of a break and continued to target the knee after the break. Strowman responded with a back body drop and running shoulder tackle outside the ring.
Bálor tried to attack Strowman right in front of the referee but Strowman blocked it and yanked Bálor into the ring. As the referee tried getting rid of Bálor, Carlito ran down to interfere but Strowman got rid of him too.
McDonagh headbutted Strowman but Strowman came right back with a powerslam for the pinfall win.
— Carlito and Bálor attacked Strowman after the match but he easily disposed of them. McDonagh hit Strowman in the back with a chair but it had no effect. The crowd chanted, “You f**ked up.” McDonagh, Bálor and Carlito bailed before Strowman could kill them.
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Liv Morgan told Cathy Kelley she had no remorse over how she beat Becky Lynch to win the title and she did not know Dominik would be there. Lynch wanted to remind people that she had never beaten her one-on-one and that was still true thanks to Dom. Morgan said she would beat Lynch straight-up in her first-ever steel cage match. Her revenge tour was just getting started.
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Priest approached Bálor and Carlito. He told Bálor that Strowman should have been handled tonight. He told them to go find McDonagh so they could regroup. (Carlito and Bálor hesitated to leave because they figured Strowman was chasing him down.)
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There was a video recap of Bron Breakker’s destruction last week.
Earlier today, medical staff cleared Ricochet. Adam Pearce wasn’t convinced but acknowledged that Ricochet was cleared. Ricochet wanted Bron in a match tonight. Pearce said Bron was at home suspended and Ricochet would have to be patient. Ricochet wasn’t happy.
Ilja Dragunov thanked Ricochet for pushing him out of the way last week. Dragunov offered a rematch once Ricochet was ready. Ricochet wanted it tonight. Dragunov said he fights people and breaks them, but he doesn’t fight broken people. Ricochet responded, “Ricochet ain’t nothing but money, I ain’t never been broke.” Ricochet told Pearce to make the match and he did.
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As Dragunov entered, Cole asked, “Why did Bron Breakker attack Ricochet?” At that moment, a QR Code appeared on the screen with the words “Because We Believed.” Cole acknowledged the QR Code and quickly moved on.
Ricochet defeated Ilja Dragunov via disqualification (10:32)
Dragunov was all over Ricochet and kneed him out of the ring which led to break two minutes into the match.
[SECOND HOUR]
Ricochet came back with a knee strike and suicide dive. Dragunov caught a second dive attempt and drove him into the side of the ring but Ricochet stepped off the turnbuckle moments later and hit a moonsault.
They traded strikes in the ring until Dragunov dropped Ricochet with a clothesline and a Constantine Special. Dragunov followed with chops and a powerbomb. Dragunov came off the middle rope with an H-Bomb attempt but Ricochet caught him with a superkick. Ricochet followed with a Recoil for a nearfall.
Ricochet hit a shooting star press but was too hurt to make a cover. As Ricochet got up, Bron Breakker appeared and speared him to death. Dragunov chopped Bron but he cut down Dragunov with a spear too.
— Officials checked on the two men in the ring while Pearce admonished Breakker. Bron smiled and walked off without acknowledging him. Pearce followed Bron and continued screaming until Bron shot him a look.
The crowd really got up for Breakker who certainly comes across as something special.
After a break, Pearce and Breakker argued backstage as Kelley tried to provide us with an update. Bron left. Kelley wanted to interview Pearce but he was approached by Kiana James. Pearce told James they could speak in his office because he needed a drink.
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Miz and R-Truth were shown at an ice cream truck earlier today. Truth worked inside the truck and handed Miz a Drumstick. Miz wondered why Truth wanted him to wear white. Truth wanted Miz to represent his flavour. Truth said Miz was vanilla while Truth was strawberry.
Miz was surprised Truth chose strawberry for himself and stopped short of guessing chocolate. New Day showed up and Xavier Woods (wearing a Savannah Bananas hoodie) asked Miz what flavour he was about to say. Miz insisted he was thinking strawberry.
New Day wanted a title shot and Truth was willing to give it to them but Miz wasn’t as willing. Truth hid inside the truck and Miz left.
Karrion Kross happened to be nearby and he approached New Day. Kross wasn’t there to challenge them to a match, he wanted to help Woods. He wondered when Woods would finally cut Kofi Kingston loose. He also wondered if Kingston was waiting until he retired to let Woods shine.
Kross invited Woods to watch AOP in action tonight. Woods said they would take on AOP next week. Kross was happy to do this the hard way.
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Authors of Pain (w/Scarlett, Karrion Kross & Paul Ellering) defeated The Creed Brothers (w/Ivy Nile) (3:00)
Julius Creed got a chance to shine by handing out suplexes to his large opponents. However, Scarlett drove Ivy Nile into the ring steps which distracted the Creeds. This allowed AOP to hit Julius with a combo powerbomb/neckbreaker for the pinfall win. (Cole said the double team finisher was named “What a Rush” by Ellering.)
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Rey Mysterio cut a backstage promo. He said Carlito was welcomed into LWO with open arms but his jealousy over Dragon Lee made him bitter and his attack of Cruz Del Toro was a huge mistake.
Carlito could run to Judgment Day if he wanted but their friendship was over. When they stepped in the ring, Carlito would find out what happens when you cross the LWO and when you cross Rey Mysterio.
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Sheamus promo
Sheamus said Saturday’s show featured banger after banger. He was sad not to be part of it because that Ken Doll Ludwig Kaiser smashed his knee and took him out. Sheamus wasn’t bitter and understood that was part of the game but what made him salty was Kaiser talking trash about him while he waited to get cleared. Sheamus announced that he was back and he couldn’t wait to get his hands on Kaiser’s scrawny neck.
Kaiser interrupted on the screen and made comments about Sheamus being old. Kaiser rambled until Sheamus cut him off. Sheamus marched to the back to find Kaiser but Kaiser decked him from behind. They brawled into the arena until officials broke it up.
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Lynch approached Lyra Valkyria in the locker room. Lyra was sore and had bruised knees.
Lynch told her, “Saturday didn’t go our way but it’s not about winning all the time, it’s about getting better every time. So we’ll win or learn and keep winning or learning… until it’s time to walk away.”
Lynch gave her a fist bump and told to to consider getting knee pads. Lyra chuckled.
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Lyra Valkyria defeated Kairi Sane (w/Dakota Kai) (3:42)
Lyra was sore and taped up after getting hit with Nia Jax’s Annihilator on Saturday. Sane worked her over and hit a double foot stomp on the apron. As Lyra was upside down in the corner holding onto the bottom rope, Sane hit another foot stomp off the top for two.
Sane tried an Insane Elbow but Lyra got her knees up and applied a crucifix cover for the pinfall win. (They cut to the back seconds later.)
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Bálor and Carlito approached Priest. Priest wondered where McDonagh was and why Carlito was there. Carlito said Priest told them to meet him there but Priest said he wanted Judgment Day to meet him. Priest told him to get ready for his match. Carlito asked if they would be out there with him but Priest didn’t answer.
McDonagh entered as Carlito left. Priest wondered if he had to deal with Strowman and noted McDonagh was busy speaking with Morgan earlier. McDonagh admitted he spoke with Morgan but only to tell her she wouldn’t be champion long.
Dom entered and Priest wanted to speak with him alone. Dom admitted he messed up. He spoke to Ripley and told her that he would fix it. Priest was glad he wasn’t in Dom’s shoes and said he better fix it.
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Sane and Kai approached Iyo Sky in the back but Sky freaked out and began chucking furniture around the room. She stormed off.
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Members of the Savannah Bananas baseball team were shown in the front row.
Rey Mysterio (w/Dragon Lee & Zelina Vega) defeated Carlito (10:23)
Cole said this was the first time in 20 years that these two have had a singles match, which isn’t true. Also, Samantha Irvin announced that Mysterio was accompanied to the ring by Zelina Vega, Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro but Wilde and Del Toro (who is injured) weren’t there. Dragon Lee was.
Carlito hit a superplex after a break. Rey came back with a Lionsault for two. Carlito followed with a fireman’s carry into a cutter for two.
Bálor entered through the crowd and attacked Dragon Lee from behind. Mysterio wiped out Bálor with a seated senton off the apron. Carlito was unable to utilize this distraction and Mysterio hit him with a 619 and springboard splash for the pinfall win.
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— Mysterio attacked Bálor after the match and chucked him onto the announce table. Dragon Lee went to the top but Priest attacked Mysterio from behind while Carlito spit apple in Dragon Lee’s face. Priest nailed Dragon Lee with a Razor’s Edge.
Mysterio kicked Priest into the ropes and set up for 619 but Bálor got in his way and Priest booted him. Priest laid out Mysterio with a South of Heaven chokeslam. The crowd booed.
Bálor and Carlito were happy momentarily until Priest shot them a look (annoyed he had to deal with this himself).
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Chad Gable was annoyed with Akira Tozawa because he didn’t make the trip to Saturday’s show. Gable could have used Tozawa’s help and said he must’ve had a really good reason for not going. Tozawa apologized but Gable said he wasn’t mad, just disappointed.
Strowman marched by looking for McDonagh.
Otis and Maxxine Dupri showed up. Gable referred to Dupri as “Goldilocks and her three brain cells.” Gable didn’t want her at ringside tonight because it wasn’t a fashion show.
Gable said he would be the IC champion if not for Otis. Gable was giving Otis a second chance out of the kindness of his heart to redeem himself against Bronson Reed. Gable wanted to hear Otis say the words and, as usual, he said, “No matter what.”
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Bronson Reed defeated Otis (w/Chad Gable) (3:36)
Otis fought back and set up for Caterpillar but Gable demanded he stop. Otis was about to do the move anyway so Gable got in his face. All this time allowed Reed to recover and hit Otis with a thrust kick, senton and Tsunami for the pinfall win. (Gable didn’t bother trying to help.)
— Gable called Otis back into the ring. He also called out Dupri because he wanted them to have a meeting right now. Dupri and Tozawa entered as they went to break.
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Alpha Academy meeting
Gable wondered what it would take to get through to Otis. Gable said Otis lacked discipline so he would show him discipline in front of everyone. Gable removed his belt and told Otis to grab the rope. Otis slowly made his way to the ropes with his back turned to Gable. Gable told Dupri and Tozawa to watch.
Gable was about to whip Otis but Dupri stopped him. Gable mocked her and told her to leave.
Sami Zayn interrupted. He checked on Dupri on his way out.
Zayn told Gable he wasn’t tough. He was a weak little man. He manipulated his way into several opportunities for the IC title but he came up short every time. He blamed everyone but himself for losing. Gable couldn’t get the job done.
Gable said it was time for Otis’ discipline and was about to whip him but Zayn yanked the belt away. Otis stood between Zayn and Gable. Zayn wondered how much more crap Otis was going to take. Zayn told Otis to listen to the fans.
As Zayn gave Otis words of encouragement, Gable decked Zayn. Zayn fought back but Otis pulled him off of Gable. Zayn tried talking sense into Otis but Gable suplexed Zayn.
The crowd chanted, “Let’s go Otis” as Gable stood over Zayn but Otis didn’t do anything. Gable and Tozawa left the ring. Otis waited back with Zayn for a moment until Gable called him away.
(Gable is great in this role but they’re in danger of stretching this out too long. Otis, Dupri and Tozawa are all grown adults and there doesn’t appear to be any specific reason why they’re so loyal to Gable.)
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There was a video of Morgan’s win over Lynch. They were shown warming up ahead of the main event.
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Kelley interviewed Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark. Baszler didn’t care that Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair were the champs, they had the same limbs as everyone else. Stark thought they should invite them to Raw.
Sonya Deville showed up and wondered why they were talking like champions already. Deville said they could become champions with her help. They blew her off. Baszler told her to walk away before she put her on the shelf again. Deville respected her accomplishments but the locker room didn’t.
Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre showed up to issue a warning. Deville reiterated to Baszler and Stark that the locker room didn’t respect them.
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Raw next week in Hershey, PA:
- Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser
- New Day vs. AOP
- Damian Priest vs. Rey Mysterio – non-title
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Cage Match: Liv Morgan defeated Becky Lynch to retain the Women’s World Championship (13:12+)
The match started during a break and Morgan was in control. Morgan drove Lynch into the cage and used her boot to rub Lynch’s face against it. Morgan used three consecutive dropkicks into the cage and multiple shoulder tackles.
Lynch dodged another attack and Morgan went head-first into the cage. Lynch rammed Morgan’s head repeatedly against the cage. Lynch followed with a missile dropkick for two. Lynch used basement dropkicks to drive Morgan into the cage but Morgan fought her off and bounced her against the cage again.
After another break, Morgan tried scaling the cage but Lynch brought her down with a superplex off the middle rope. Morgan drove her into the cage again and followed with a Codebreaker for two.
They briefly traded right hands on top of the cage moments before Morgan brought down Lynch and hit a powerbomb. Lynch applied a Disarmer over the top rope but Morgan once again shoved her into the cage. Morgan began climbing the ropes but Lynch brought her down with a Russian leg sweep.
Dom jogged to ringside and simply opened the cage door (as the ref yelled at him). Bálor and McDonagh ran down and told him to stop getting involved. They gave up on Dom and were about to leave when Strowman entered to his music.
Strowman ran around ringside and knocked Dom into the door which flew into Lynch’s face, knocking her down too.
With Lynch down, Morgan crawled out of the cage to win the match. This was a dumb finish.
— Morgan walked up the ramp with her belt and went face-to-face with Dominik.
Morgan grabbed Dom and kissed him. Morgan smiled. Dom was nonplussed.
(I don’t know what they did or did not do to the crowd during this match or postmatch. They were quiet for the match itself and barely reacted to Liv kissing Dom. It didn’t help that her music was still playing but you still couldn’t hear any sort of reaction to what should have been a big angle.)